Feeling the Pressure
New presenter Will Best has opened up about the pressure he feels as Big Brother makes its highly-anticipated return after a five-year hiatus. The iconic reality TV show is set to be revived on ITV, and Best admits to feeling nervous about the upcoming launch.
Returning to Its Roots
In an interview with The Huffington Post, Best assures fans that Big Brother will return to its original format as a social experiment, similar to its Channel 4 days. Known for creating iconic reality TV moments, Big Brother aired for 11 series on Channel 4 before being bought by Channel 5 for an additional eight series.
Real People, Unproduced Content
Best reveals that the nature of the housemates means that this revival will have the social experiment feel that made Big Brother so popular. He emphasizes that the show is open to everyone, regardless of talent, relationship status, or social media influence. This creates the opportunity for a proper cross-section of British society and unproduced, unpredictable content.
Mindful of Mental Health
In today's 'be kind' era, Best and co-host AJ Odudu are mindful of the mental health of the contestants. They have stated that they will not be encouraging booing on eviction nights and will provide support to the housemates. While they will still ask important questions and seek out juicy details, they are committed to treating the contestants with kindness and empathy.
Countdown to Launch
The revival of Big Brother is set to launch on ITV2 and ITVX this Sunday at 9pm. The launch night will also be aired on ITV1, ensuring that fans won't miss out on the exciting return of the iconic reality show.
