When does Big Brother 2023 start? Everything you need to know about reality show's return

Big Brother will return to British television screens for the first time since 2018.

The Big Brother house will soon open its doors once more, for a whole new batch of contestants.

The influential reality TV show was broadcast on British television screens for 18 years, however it was axed in 2018. The programme will now be relaunched on ITV2, with two series of the show confirmed.

But when does Big Brother 2023 start, where can you watch it, who are the hosts and what can we expect from the relaunch?

AJ Odudu and Will Best will host ITV's Big Brother. Image: ITV

When does Big Brother 2023 start?

Big Brother will start on Sunday October 8th, kicking off from 9pm with a special launch event across ITV1 – or STV in Scotland – ITV2 and ITVX.

Following its launch the show will be on ITV2 from Sunday to Friday from 9pm, followed by Big Brother: Late & Live. After the spin-off show ends fans can also catch a livestream of the house on ITVX.

Who will host Big Brother?

Past Big Brother hosts include Davina McCall, Emma Willis and former winner Brian Dowling.

However, for its ITV2 premiere AJ Odudu and Will Best will take over presenting duties.

Odudu formerly presented Big Brother’s Bit on the Side with Rylan-Clark Neal, and is also known for her time on Strictly Come Dancing, whereas her co-host Best is known for shows such as T4 and Dance Dance Dance.