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Big Brother has been back just one turbulent week, and that means it's time for an eviction. The ITV programme has revealed that Kerry and Farida will be the first housemates to face the public vote ahead of tomorrow night’s first live eviction of the series.

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Big Brother is seeing major drama on the horizon as eight housemates are forced on "basic rations" while others "are provided with luxury meals".This follows as the first shopping task of the series has arrived and this week the Big Brother House has been turned into global company Big Bros Ltd. All of the housemates line up behind the desks that have been set up in the lounge as Big Brother says: ”Over the next two days, you will be taking part in a series of tasks around the office in an effort to win a luxury shopping budget.

In tonight's episode of Big Brother, housemates are faced with a challenge that requires them to get to know each other more intimately. However, not all housemates find the challenge comfortable. The day begins like any other in the Big Brother house, with the housemates waking up to face a new set of challenges.

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Big Brother viewers have praised Hallie for her bravery and openness after she told her fellow housemates that she is transgender. During Monday 9 October’s episode of the ITV show, Hallie admitted that she felt as though she hadn’t been “100% authentic” on day one in the Big Brother house before opening up to her fellow housemates. “Hey guys, I just have something to say.

Big Brother was back with a bang on Sunday night as the launch show kicked off and welcomed the sixteen fresh-faced contestants.

If you feel like you recognise Big Brother newbie Kerry, you may just have seen her on another popular TV show.The NHS manager, who entered the Big Brother house on Sunday 8 October, previously tried her luck on Channel 4's Deal Or No Deal in 2007. Kerry, now 40, won a whopping £35,000 in the process, but that wasn't the only talking point of the episode.The studio was plunged into darkness during a power cut, with host Noel Edmonds saying, "Well, here's a first for us. We've obviously had a power problem here in the dream factory.

Big Brother viewers have been left divided after a 'brutal' change as it made a grand return to screens. The hit reality show returned to British television with a barman, make-up artist, butcher and youth worker among the contestants entering the new, yet still famous, house.

The Big Brother reboot officially launched on Sunday night as 16 contestants entered the house with a warm welcome from hosts AJ Odudu and Will Best, almost four years after it was axed by Channel 5 and moved across to ITV.

Big Brother has made its long-awaited return to UK television since it was axed back in 2018, however, one change has left longtime fans rather disappointed. Unlike previous series of the show, first on Channel 4 and then Channel 5, the ITV take on the show has a pre-recorded launch show. Previous editions had always have live launches, and this change has left viewers rather disappointed, as they took to social media.

Big Brother is making an exciting return to our screens. The reality TV show was last aired five years ago - and now the iconic show has a new home on ITV, with a new look and presenters.

Big Brother fans have been left 'gutted' as the show teased viewers with a look at the launch show and new housemates ahead of its ITV revival tonight (Sunday October 8).

Big Brother's Jonny Regan has been spotted for the first time in years - as a reboot of the show is set to return this week. Jonny, a 51 year old former fireman, rose to fame in 2002 when he appeared on the third series of the iconic reality show. He finished runner up on Big Brother 3 - a season that also made stars of eventual winner Kate Lawler, the late Jade Goody, BBC Radio 1 DJ Adele Roberts and This Morning favourite Alison Hammond.

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Big Brother bosses have confirmed there will be a ‘social media blackout’ for housemates when the show returns this week. ITV has rebooted the iconic reality show - which was previously shown on Channel 4 and Channel 5 - with the launch episode set to air on Sunday 8 October at 9pm.

Loose Women star Coleen Nolan has spoken about her terrifying experience of being rushed to hospital over fears of a heart attack during her time in the Big Brother house.The TV star and singer had a stressful stay in Celebrity Big Brother, and has now revealed that she ended up being checked over by paramedics and taken to hospital with severe chest pains that left show bosses worried over whether she was having heart attack symptoms. Coleen, 58, had been runner up in the reality show's 2012 series, but returned in 2017 where she stormed to victory - although she was battling a health scare behind the scenes right up until her last night in the house.

Rylan Clark appeared on Loose Women to discuss his new E4 show Sex Rated but it didn't take long for talk to turn to Big Brother - a show that effectively launched his career.The star, 34, who won the 11th celebrity version of the show in 2013 and went on to successfully host Big Brother spin-off, Bit on the Side until 2018, was visibly emotional when chatting about it returning without him. He started by saying that Big Brother was a massive part of his life.Then he continued: "It was my favourite thing in the world to do and for the past five years I've been very vocal saying, 'It should come back.' In my eyes it's still the best reality show that's ever been out there." He revealed he also didn't know much detail before fans did, despite having been a favourite to host the reboot.

Iconic reality show Big Brother is making its return to our screens this year, five years after it was axed. ITV has picked up the show, after it was previously shown on Channel 4 and Channel 5.The start date has finally been revealed - and it's just weeks away, on 8 October.The news was announced on Monday, 25 September by ITV on Instagram, as they shared a snap of the iconic Big Brother eye, decorated in multicoloured patters, with the date underneath it.The caption read: "Mark your calendars… Big Brother is coming.