The unique actuality TV sensation BIG BROTHER returns to our screens this Sunday, sixth October at 9 pm, airing on ITV2 and ITVX.
Hosted by AJ Odudu and Will Greatest, Large Brother: Dwell Launch will introduce a brand new group of housemates as they step into the nation’s most iconic home, which has undergone a trendy transformation for the brand new collection. Followers can count on all of the basic Large Brother parts: gripping nominations, elaborate duties, stay evictions, and loads of surprising twists and turns.
With simply DAYS to go till the launch of the most recent collection, AJ and Will share their ideas on the upcoming season…
How does it really feel to be again internet hosting a brand new collection of Large Brother?
AJ: So implausible! The primary one, there was a lot anticipation round it and we wished to do it justice and pay homage to the present that everyone knows and love, and put our personal stamp on it. We’re simply delighted that it was rather well acquired by the viewers, a lot in order that we’re again for spherical two and we couldn’t be happier.
Does it really feel totally different this time round? How are you feeling within the weeks main up the launch in comparison with final time?
Will: Final collection I made certain I had loads of time within the run as much as it to arrange. This time I’ve been travelling for work quite a bit, and nonetheless need to pack in shoots in Ibiza and Colombia…I’m it as final minute coaching although, so i’m going to be properly match match by the point we kick off. Able to hit the bottom operating. Can’t wait!
AJ: Ibiza…Colombia…? My coronary heart bleeds for you Will! Going into this collection, it’s much less nerves and extra pleasure. We already know that we’ve acquired an incredible group and I already know that I’ve acquired essentially the most unbelievable co-presenter. And if the solid are something like they had been final 12 months, then it’s going to be a collection full of pleasure and a lot enjoyable.
Will: The final collection confirmed us the bond you possibly can kind with the housemates – it reminded us what these housemates change into to you as a viewer. This time round getting a brand new batch in and attending to know them, we’re reminded how a lot they will change into a part of your loved ones.
What was it like internet hosting the collection alongside one another?
Will: We stated going into the primary one, it was so nice to have the ability to share it with a buddy – I believe partly we had it at the back of our minds, for higher or for worse. If it’s more durable than we thought then it will likely be nice to have that assist of a buddy. However now that we’ve executed it, the principle takeaway was that it’s actually enjoyable – Friday eviction nights are simply enjoyable! We get to hang around each Friday evening and sharing the nice occasions is what I’m actually enthusiastic about.
AJ: I echo what Will stated. It was positively every part I wished it to be and extra. I used to be so excited to be working with Will final collection. It’s very uncommon that you simply get to do a job that you simply at all times dreamed of because you had been a little bit lady and it’s additional uncommon that you simply get to do it with one among your greatest mates – a dream come true.
Do you each have a standout second from final collection?
Will: I believe the decision of Jordan and Henry as a result of that grew to become such an enormous storyline all through the collection. It was a little bit of an ideal storm with regards to storylines – first it was unrequited love then it was a ‘Will they? Received’t they?’ however concurrently with a love triangle and on the centre of it was Jordan who’s essentially the most inscrutable enigma you’ve seen on TV. There was quite a bit occurring and the decision of them having their kiss. They’re each so likeable – everybody was rooting for Henry in a rom-com method.
AJ: Henry’s defining second for me was him sitting within the Diary Room crying with a celebration hat on as a result of he was so upset. It was so unhappy but additionally essentially the most human factor ever as a result of we’ve all felt like that sooner or later and we might all relate.
Will: And Matty’s eviction – I used to be in floods of tears. I believed they did that so properly, the music, the best way the letter was written. I completely cherished it. I believed that was going to win us a BAFTA!
How are you each getting ready for the brand new collection?
Will: I believe after I’ve acquired a Sunday off I’m going to go to a spa weekend.
AJ: I do know what’s going to occur, I’m simply going to finish up working and partying within the lead as much as Large Brother and I’ll begin the collection knackered!
Have you ever determined in your launch evening seems but?
AJ: The reply honestly is I don’t know what I’m going to put on and it’s stressing me out! However fortunately, I work with such an incredible glam squad and stylist and I’ve little question they’ll pull one thing out of the bag.
Will: Tobi is definitely engaged on it as we speak and she or he’s been asking me numerous questions however we haven’t mentioned launch particularly but. However we’re at all times batting concepts round, there are temper boards on the go. There have been some sturdy purple carpet seems from different gents over the previous couple of months which we’re taking some inspiration from.
What are you hoping to see from the solid within the new collection?
Will: I believe they acquired the stability proper final time when it comes to age and demographic – I believe it was a extremely good unfold. I’m hoping to see extra of the identical. I’d positively like some older individuals in the home – I need to see the 30s repped!
AJ: That’s the factor with Large Brother – we will actually have a various solid in each sense of the phrase. People who symbolize the entire nation – it doesn’t matter what age you’re, if you happen to’re single or not, what your faith is, what your gender is, what color you’re, what cultural background you come from. That’s essentially the most lovely factor and one of many causes I’m at all times so excited to be part of this present. It’s one of the crucial numerous reveals on tv and that’s why I’m so proud to be part of it.
Did you each decide up any pre-show rituals earlier than internet hosting collectively stay?
Will: The entire group does a hand within the center ‘woah’. We’re each so fortunate that we’ve acquired such good groups – everyone seems to be so cool and will get on and it turns into one household actually. I’ve my little bottle of beer and a Coca-Cola – quite a lot of fizzy!
AJ: I’m too nervous to have a bev earlier than a present! I’ve a bag of sweets and I’m scorching to trot.
Will: We do photos earlier than as properly, that’s our final thing earlier than going stay.
AJ: If I really feel like my squad is round me and we’ve taken some glamorous pictures then I really feel able to go. I get mic’d up, we do our little ‘hands-in’ and we’re able to go stay.
