ITV is ‘bringing back Big Brother’ and will take legendary reality show ‘back to basics’

BIG Brother is tipped to channel hop to broadcaster ITV after rumours it was "closing in" on a deal to take over the hit reality programme.

It comes after The Sun exclusively revealed how the series was set for a bombshell return after being off-screen since 2018.

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Website reported claims that ITV was "closing in on a deal" to take the show "back to basics."

It told how the hope was to replicate the success of ITV2's flagship matchmaking series, Love Island.

Previously, a source The Sun told of the comeback and admitted: "They think putting it on ITV2 will open it up to a new audience and legion of younger fans."

They then added negotiations were at an "early, and delicate, stage."

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Back in April, we reported how producers are in talks about a return run featuring members of the public.

Chiefs are considering screening the series on ITV2 in autumn 2023 after Love Island has aired.

Big Brother — last seen on Channel 5 — was originally hosted by Davina McCall, 54, on Channel 4.

What started as an iconic social experiment ran for 18 years.

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The show and its eye logo was finally dropped in 2018.

A TV source said: “ITV is the home of big appointment telly.

“They know better than anyone how to put on big live events."

They added: "

“They are really keen on getting the deal done on Big Brother, and hope to have something firm to announce soon.

“The talks are still at an early, and delicate, stage and the next few weeks will be key.

“It needs the full treatment and they’re confident they are the ones who can return it to its legendary former glory.

“It has millions of fans and is one of the most iconic TV shows of its generation.”

Big Brother — which has also had successful versions featuring celebrity housemates — ran from 2000 to 2010 on Channel 4.

Then Channel 5 acquired the rights and relaunched the show in 2011.

It was was hosted by former winner Brian Dowling, 43, before Emma Willis, 46, took over presenting duties in 2013.

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Show spin-off hosts have included Rylan Clark, 33, who is said to be on a shortlist for hosting the revived version.

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A spokesperson for ITV previously declined to comment.

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