Big Brother EXCLUSIVE: 20th anniversary will kick off on June 14 with 10 75-minute episodes over two weeks… as Davina McCall and Rylan Clark-Neal delve into the ‘Best Shows Ever’
E4 will begin airing the Big Brother 20th anniversary specials on Sunday June 14.
The limited series will celebrate two decades of the iconic surveillance reality show and see Davina McCall and Rylan Clark-Neal delve into the archives for Big Brother: Best Shows Ever.
MailOnline can exclusively reveal that there will be 10 episodes, kicking off a week on Sunday from 9PM.
Confirmed! E4 will begin airing the Big Brother 20th anniversary specials on Sunday June 14
The show will run from Sunday-Thursday for two weeks as the hosts revisit some of the juiciest and most memorable Big Brother and Celebrity Big Brother episodes of all time.
Rylan shared a behind the scenes photograph of himself and Davina commentating on the anniversary show last week,
The TV presenter, 31, admitted that his 12-year-old self had the ‘time of his life’ while filming for the 20th anniversary special of the groundbreaking reality show.
Beside images of Rylan and Davina holding up their arms to make a heart shape, he wrote: ‘So 12 year old me just had the time of his life today. Thank you @davinamccall. #BBUK forever! @e4grams @channel4.’
Limited series: The show will celebrate two decades of the iconic surveillance reality show and see Davina McCall and Rylan Clark-Neal delve into the archives for Big Brother: Best Shows Ever
Celebration! MailOnline can exclusively reveal that there will be 10 episodes, kicking off a week on Sunday from 9PM
Davina and Rylan, who hosted Big Brother and Bit On The Side respectively, will both comment on iconic episodes from the 19 series run.
The snap comes just as the first teaser for the special episode was revealed on Monday, citing a series of iconic moments in the brief clip.
The clip reminisced on memorable moments such as Brigitte Nielsen’s surprise to see her former mother-in-law Jackie Stallone entering the house.
Special episode: Davina and Rylan, who hosted Big Brother and Bit On The Side respectively, will both comment on iconic episodes from the 19 series run
It also highlights Nicky Graham’s unforgettable rant when she was left screeching ‘who is she?’ in the diary room during series seven.
The words ‘there’s a good pussycat’ can also be heard, referencing the time contestant George Galloway pretended to be a feline.
Davina, who filmed from her home during lockdown, said: ‘I lived and breathed Big Brother for 11 years of my life. I didn’t miss one single episode.
Teaser! The snap comes just as the first teaser for the special episode was revealed on Monday, citing a series of iconic moments in the brief clip
‘Not one week goes by when I don’t quote Big Brother in some form. It made me laugh, it made me cry and most importantly it taught me to never judge a book by its cover.
‘I love the show with all of my heart and can’t wait to share it with a whole new audience. And of course, all you diehard fans out there…It’s good to be back. Big Brother’s missed you.’
Rylan, who presented Big Brother Bit On The Side and starred in the celebrity version of the show, added: ‘After being off air for nearly two years I’m so excited to be bringing some much-needed Big Brother back to our lives.
Jackie! The clip reminisced on memorable moments such as Brigitte Nielsen’s surprise to see her former mother-in-law Jackie Stallone entering the house
‘Over the years Big Brother has brought ground breaking television moments for many reasons, but now so more than ever whilst we’re all playing the role of housemates, let’s go back and rewind the clock to some of our favourite ever episodes.
‘There will be laughs, tears and drama, but most of all we get to relive some of Big Brother’s greatest episodes.’
When Big Brother first hit screens in 2000, the entire country was captivated by the ins and outs of a group of strangers locked in a bolthole while watched at all hours by cameras and given tasks.
Big Brother 1 housemate Craig Phillips admitted he was excited about the return of the show but doesn’t think the normal version will return anytime soon.
Rylan, who presented Big Brother Bit On The Side and starred in the celebrity version of the show, said: ‘After being off air for nearly two years I’m so excited to be bringing some much-needed Big Brother back to our lives’
He told Digital Spy: ‘I think Celebrity Big Brother is going to return but not the normal one at the moment.
‘For one, it’s a short show – three or four weeks long, so it’s easier for the TV slots, and it still brings in a huge amount of revenue.
However the news hasn’t been well-received everywhere, as Big Brother bombshells including Michelle Bass and Makosi Musambasi are reportedly fearing the prospect of their raciest moments being aired on TV again.
Sources have claimed some of the show’s stars are concerned that Channel 4 may re-air some of their steamy moments in a special to celebrate the show’s 20th Anniversary later this summer.
Worries: Big Brother bombshells including Michelle Bass (pictured 2010) are reportedly fearing the prospect of some their raciest moments seeing the light of TV once again
Distanced: Sources claimed some of the show’s stars including Makosi Musambasi (pictured in 2010) are concerned Channel 4 may re-air the moments in a 20th Anniversary special
Since their infamous stints in the BB house, many of the show’s stars have gone onto find work in other areas, with the series eventually being axed for good by Channel 5 in 2018.
A source told The Sun many of Big Brother’s stars have formed a WhatsApp group to try and prevent producers from re-airing their infamous appearances in the house.
The insider said: ‘The idea of those scenes being replayed now is a nightmare as many of them have respectable jobs and families.
‘All the housemates knew what they were signing up for but as it was so long ago, those who shied away from the spotlight have moved on with their lives.
‘Some have even changed their names and appearance so they aren’t recognised.’
Naughty: Makosi, 39, sparked outrage in 2005 when she appeared to enjoy a steamy romp with eventual winner Anthony Hutton in the pool
Makosi, 39, proved to be one of Big Brother’s most divisive housemates, and sparked outrage in 2005 when she appeared to enjoy a steamy romp with eventual winner Anthony Hutton in the pool, who denies they had sex.
She is still active on social media and reportedly now works as a nurse, according to the publication.
Michelle, 39, also made headlines with her house stint in 2004, appearing to have sex with Stuart Wilson under a table, though neither have confirmed this.
Both beauties returned to the house for Ultimate Big Brother in 2010, which was thought to be the show’s big send-off before it was picked up by Channel 5.
Other infamous stars include Emma Greenwood, 36, who is now thought to work in admin, and was at the centre of the iconic Fight Night in 2004, and 2012’s Aaron Frew, 29, who now works as a model.
Racy: Michelle, 39, also made headlines with her house stint in 2004, appearing to have sex with Stuart Wilson under a table
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