The main show will continue
Author: Alex RossPublished 8 minutes ago
Despite landing names like Sharon Osbourne, Louis Walsh, Jack P. Shepherd, Fern Britton and JoJo Siwa since the reboot, news was reported earlier this year that ITV/STV would be ‘resting’ Celebrity Big Brother, with the next series not due until 2027.
However, as the main civilian series prepares to launch later this year, rumours are now swirling that CBB could be ‘axed’ for good by bosses, due to rising costs and struggles to cast big names for the show.
A TV insider told The Sun: “Bosses face a huge challenge trying to sign up celebrities because so many of them are now pressing their agents to get them on The Celebrity Traitors.
“That is already causing problems for other big shows, like Strictly and I’m A Celebrity, which rely of star contestants because they now find themselves as second in the pecking order.
“So that is an even greater issues for a show like Celebrity Big Brother because now it’s on ITV, it needs a certain calibre of contestant which are very hard to sign up now.”
They added: “ITV are already having to find two lots of stars to compete on I’m A Celebrity this autumn as well as its spin-off show, The Wild Frontier, which is expected to air in early 2027 – which is exactly the same time ITV were hoping to drop the new series of CBB.”
It was back in January this year that Director of Television at ITV, Kevin Lygo, said: “Celebrity Big Brother we’re looking at. We’re thinking not on the main channel, that’s the answer. It’s so difficult now to book big celebrities, famous people, which is what we need on the main channel. Whereas you can go more interesting and niche on ITV2.”
He went on to add: “We’re in a battle with Banijay about the price. It does really well for us on ITVX. It’s a really important, crucial show. I love it and it does a tremendous job for us so, yes, it’s coming back.”
Will the main series still air?
Yes! The main series of Big Brother, which is hosted by AJ Odudu and Will Best, is expected to return in September this year.
No housemates have been revealed just yet, but applications closed earlier this year.
Check out all of the former winners of Celebrity Big Brother:
Series 1: Jack Dee
Year: 2001
Comedian Jack Dee was the first ever winner after bosses decided to launch a celerity spin-off of the reality TV series. After eight days in the house, Jack was crowned the winner ahead of Claire Sweeney and Keith Chegwin.
Series 2: Mark Owen
Year: 2002
Take That singer Mark Owen won the second series in 2002, being crowned the winner by the voting public over finalists Les Dennis and Melinda Messenger.
Series 3: Bez
Year: 2005
Following a two-year break, Celebrity Big Brother returned to screens in 2005, with Happy Mondays’ star Bez winning the third series.
Series 4: Chantelle Houghton
Year: 2006
CBB bosses decided to shake things up in 2006, putting non-celebrity Chantelle Houghton into the house alongside a whole host of celebs, tasking her with trying to persuade her fellow housemates that she was a real celeb.
After passing her mission and striking up a relationship with fellow housemate Sam Preston, Chantelle went on to win the fourth series!
Series 5: Shilpa Shetty
Year: 2007
In perhaps the most controversial series to date, 2007 saw the likes of Jade Goody, Danielle Lloyd and Jo O’Meara all enter the Celebrity Big Brother house. Bollywood star Shilpa Shetty won the series after ‘bullying accusations’ were made.
Series 6: Ulrika Jonsson
Year: 2009
Following another two-year break, TV host Ulrika Jonsson became the sixth winner of CBB, despite receiving the most nominations during her time in the house.
Series 7: Alex Reid
Year: 2010
In a relationship with Katie Price at the time, Alex Reid was loved by viewers, earning a huge 65.9% of the vote during the final in 2010. Alex was in the final alongside Dane Bowers and Vinnie Jones.
Series 8: Paddy Doherty
Year: 2011
During the first series to air on Channel 5, My Big Fat Gypsy Wedding star Paddy Doherty won over the public to be crowned the winner of series eight, ahead of the likes of Kerry Katona and Jedward.
Series 9: Denise Welch
Year: 2012
Bosses chose to air an additional series of CBB in 2012, with Denise Welch winning the Winter series ahead of X Factor star Frankie Cocozza.
Series 10: Julian Clary
Year: 2012
During the Summer series in 2012, actor and comedian Julian Clary was crowned the winner ahead of Coleen Nolan, despite not being massively popular with his fellow housemates.
Series 11: Rylan Clark
Year: 2013
Despite landing a place on the show thanks to his hilarious antics on The X Factor, Celebrity Big Brother turned out to be a life-changing experience for Rylan Clark. After his stint on the Winter series in 2013, Rylan landed a job presenting spin-off series Big Brother’s Bit on the Side.
The rest is history, with Rylan now being one of the most popular TV and radio hosts around!
Series 12: Charlotte Crosby
Year: 2013
Geordie Shore star Charlotte Crosby certainly didn’t hold back in the house, taking her wild partying antics into the house with her. Despite annoying some of her housemates, Charlotte was adored by the voting public, going on to win the show ahead of Five singer Abz Love.
Series 13: Jim Davidson
Year: 2014
Series 13 of Celebrity Big Brother saw an unlikely bromance form between comedian Jim Davidson and N-Dubz star Dappy. After the pair both made it to the final, it was Jim who was crowned the winner!
Series 14: Gary Busey
Year: 2014
American actor Gary Busey made CBB history during the Summer series in 2014, becoming the most nominated housemate ever! Despite this, Gary somehow went on to win the series following a public vote.
Series 15: Katie Price
Year: 2015
Despite entering the house as a late arrival and clashing with Katie Hopkins, Katie Price actually went on to win series 15, claiming victory ahead of arch-nemesis Katie Hopkins.
Series 16: James Hill
Year: 2015
CBB bosses decided on a UK vs USA theme for the 2015 Summer series, which saw celebs from the UK and USA going head-to-head. The Apprentice star James Hill went on to win series 16.
Series 17: Scotty T
Year: 2016
To date, series 17 of Celebrity Big Brother is perhaps the most memorable and most-loved by fans! Starring the likes of Gemma Collins, Stephanie Davis, Jeremy McConnell, and Megan McKenna, the series served up some hilarious moments and plenty of drama, with Geordie Store star Scotty T being crowned the winner.
Series 18: Stephen Bear
Year: 2016
Stephen Bear won the 18th series of Celebrity Big Brother.
Series 19: Coleen Nolan
Year: 2017
In January 2017 bosses chose to have a All Stars Vs New Stars series, featuring celebrities who had already taken part in the past. After finishing as runner-up in 2012, Coleen Nolan was crowned the winner during series 19!
Series 20: Sarah Harding
Year: 2017
Girls Aloud star Sarah Harding appeared on the series in 2017, going on to win the show after she endured a number of fiery rows with Jemma Lucy. Sarah also enjoyed a romance with The Bachelor star Chad Johnson in the house.
Sarah sadly passed away in September 2021, following a battle with cancer.
Series 21: Courtney Act
Year: 2018
Series 21 of CBB made history when it was confirmed all housemates during the launch show would be women, to mark 100 years of women’s suffrage. Shane Lynch, Ann Widdecombe and drag queen Courtney Act made it to the final, with Courtney being crowed the winner.
Series 22: Ryan Thomas
Year: 2018
The last series of Celebrity Big Brother was won by former Coronation Street actor Ryan Thomas, after he was wrongly-accused by fellow housemate Roxanne Pallett of assaulting her in the house.
Following the final, Channel 5 announced both Big Brother and Celebrity Big Brother had been axed.
Series 23: David Potts
Year: 2024
Reality star David Potts was crowned the winner of the first ever ITV/STV series in 2024. David was in the final alongside Nikita Kuzmin, Colson Smith, Louis Walsh and Fern Britton.
Series 24: Jack P. Shepherd
Year: 2025
Coronation Street actor Jack P. Shepherd was crowned the CBB champion in 2025, gaining more votes than finalists Danny Beard, JoJo Siwa, Donna Preston, Chesney Hawkes and Chris Hughes.
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