Celebrity Big Brother is coming back, ITV announced on Friday, after it was axed six years ago Channel 5.
Following the successful return of reality series Big Brother, ITV has announced that the celebrity version of the show will also return in 2024.
The current Big Brother series launched this fall in a multi-channel takeover that attracted a whopping 3.6 million viewers ITV1, STVITV2 and ITVX.
Now, following the success of the debut series, a star-studded celebrity edition will air on ITV1 and STV next year.
Celebrity Big Brother sees a new cast of famous faces isolated from the outside world as they embark on the ultimate social experiment and move into the iconic Big Brother house.
Exciting! Celebrity Big Brother is BACK after being axed six years ago following the success of the current original series, ITV has confirmed
Trending: Following the successful return of reality series Big Brother, hosted by AJ Odudu and Will Best (pictured), ITV has announced that the celebrity version of the show will also return in 2024
The celebrities leave the luxury behind and take part in weekly nominations and tough tasks with cameras capturing their every move.
Like its sister show, Celebrity Big Brother is followed every night by Celebrity Big Brother: Late & Live, giving viewers an extra hour of exclusive content.
Late & Live will once again be the only place to watch the first live interview of the famous exiles, alongside a range of unmissable exclusive features including CCTV access, special guest commentary and debate.
The Celebrity Big Brother: Live Stream also returns to screens, airing seven nights a week on ITVX and STV Player, allowing fans to watch live footage into the early hours after Celebrity Big Brother: Late & Live.
Speaking about the show’s return, Paul Mortimer, Director of Reality Commissioning & Acquisitions and Controller of ITV2 and ITVBe, said: ‘The reception from our viewers to the return of Big Brother has been fantastic.
‘We’re therefore delighted to announce that we will be bringing our very own celebrity edition to ITV1 and ITVX next year.
‘Casting is underway to find a new crop of famous faces who are sure to deliver even more iconic and unmissable BB moments.’
Meanwhile, Natalka Znak, CEO of Initial, Remarkable Entertainment and Znak TV, added: ‘The launch series on ITV2 was so much fun to make and we’re thrilled that Big Brother has found a whole new audience on ITV2.
New cast: Celebrity Big Brother will see a host of famous faces isolated from the outside world as they embark on the ultimate social experiment and move into the Big Brother house
Rumors! Bosses have apparently already put together a wish list of famous housemates, with Phillip Schofield, 61, currently at the top
Drama: They would also love the likes of Jennifer Arcuri, who had an alleged affair with Boris Johnson
‘It was a pleasure working with ITV and we’re thrilled to do it again, this time with celebrities and on ITV1.’
Last month it was rumored that bosses had apparently already put together a wish list of famous housemates, with Phillip Schofield, 61, currently at the top.
The show reportedly has a budget of £2 million to bring in cast members, with Boris Johnson’s ‘mistress’ Jennifer Arcuri also a target to appear.
A source said: ‘Celebrity Big Brother is coming back and ITV wants big names to kick off. CBB is the perfect place for stars riding the wave of a scandal or when something big happens in their lives.
‘Phillip Schofield is someone they will approach, but also people like Jennifer Arcuri, who had an alleged affair with Boris.’