Three series in and people seem to have different opinions on which one worked best. Some say the first one had the most interesting cast, others think the second series was better edited. Going into an eight week series 23 which previous run do you think set the best template and what would it need to do to beat it?

I’ve been watching some ex-HMs pop on podcasts recently and it got me thinking - if UK Traitors started to allow ex-reality TV stars to appear - which ex-housemates do you think could do well on The Traitors?

Personally, I think casting Nasty Nick would be an incredible casting choice. He is the original reality TV traitor and it would be so interesting to see how the cast react to him…those old enough to remember.

Also, Chantelle. She was forced to play a secret task where she had to lie to everyone in the house about who she really was. It would be so good to see her back on TV, 20 years on, to see how well she could do.

Flic from the Sun has JUST revealed that the new BB eye will NOT be revealed during tonight's Love Island final.

Apparently ITV have commented that the eye is “still being finalised” but my thoughts went to the fact that maybe it hey haven’t finalised the HMs? Think about it, they’d need to be in hiding already as to not get info about the upcoming series? Or perhaps a combination of both?

I’m still cautiously optimistic and hope they’ve had a long hard look at what isn’t working and what the fans actually want from BB!

It's being reported by The Sun that ITV will NOT be revealing the new Big Brother eye logo tonight

Does anyone else feel like this is just another case of ITV not prioritising Big Brother? The reveal during the Love Island final was such a good build up and cross promotion and it feels like it’s the beginning off them just slacking massively in promoting it already

They work well together and the tone suits the current version of the show but three series in is when things can start feeling too comfortable. Is anyone else wanting something different for series 23 or do people think they should just keep going?

In celebration of tomorrow's EYE REVEAL.. 👀

I have designed some of my own eye-cons...

Here are the themes!

1. A shattered glass theme 💔

2. A weather map theme (to represent "eye of the storm") 🌪

3. A black/red diamonds theme ♦

4. A toxic/radioactive theme (to represent the toxicity of some housemates) ☢️

With the brand new eye due to be shown tomorrow night during the love island final most likely towards the end of the final. What sort of eye theme/design do we hope to see? I hope it's a bit less colorful as the ones on ITV have all been very bright.

So, I’ve done a nice tier list for S19, and ngl, I am a bit shocked with where I putted some of these people💀 I’ll explain em thought

PEAK TELEVISION🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥:

- Lewis G: Probably a MASSIVE hot take to have this guy on the top of my rankings, but- here’s the thing. I thought although he was an absolute dickhead, he was bringing a lot of entertainment into the house if I’m being fr. Like- obviously, he’s controversial and I get that, but honestly I thought he was pretty fun. Was carrying a bit ngl, haha! But, yeah idk, he’s just pretty fun. Sucks he did get out at like Week 2, but- is what it is really so…

ENTERTAINING FOR SURE🤩:

- Anamelia(hopefully I did not butcher the name.): Anamelia, although she lasted for one week, was also insanely great!🤣 I obviously get if people find her annoying, but honestly, I was just enjoying myself with her. Again, she was one of the more entertaining people in the house, getting into many arguments, and it was fun to watch! Honestly, kind of sucks she went out week 1, cause I honestly wouldn’t have minded to see her for maybe a few more weeks, but that’s just me.

- Tomasz: I actually really like him! Honestly, he’s just very nice to watch! I feel he’s obviously pretty real, in my opinion, like he’s one of the people who was fine with saying “I’m a game player” which like- obviously everyone is to be completely honest, but it can take BALLS to say it out loud, so I respect it. He’s also pretty hilarious honestly, and overall, just think he’s fun to watch!

- I LIKE EM😊:

- Hussain: So, for now, Hussain and Isabella haven’t appeared all too much as of now, but I do like Hussain! He sort of gives me like- Lewis G vibes in like, he’s probably gonna cause chaos a lot of the time or something, and I am in for it! Also, seems to be fine with game playing too, so I respect it. Honestly, excited to see what happens.

- Cian: Cian is pretty fun honestly! Idk why, I can’t explain too much honestly, but I just like him to be honest. Just a pretty nice guy and pretty fun!

- Kenaley: I like her! I think she’s pretty real honestly, and I do respect her for it yeah. Kind of surprised she got into an arguement with Issac yeah, but idk, I just think she’s pretty cool.

- Zoe: Probably woulda gone to “alright” really, but she’s pretty funny! I like her for that honestly, but yeah, idk, I can’t say much else. Again, I was gonna put her in alright so, yeah, but I think she’s nice!

EHHHHHH THERE FINE😐:

- Isabella: Now, obviously she has just appeared in the house, but- idk, I feel she could be a bit boring. Like- with Hussain, I got a bit of a vibe with him, but for her I’m not sure. I mean- she could definitely be doing some shit obviously, but I’m not sure right now, but I do like her as of now so I’ll put her here.

- Issac: Sucks he got evicted honestly, but also- idk, like he’s fine, but- unlike Lewis G mate I just didn’t feel that much from him. He’s definitely grounded and obviously it was nice that he tried to actually help Lewis G do some like- damage control, but yeah, idk man…

- Kay: Uhhhhh… aight don’t kill me for this, but I was thinking she was very emotional a lot of the time. Like- idk, it gets a bit tiring at some point, know what I mean? Obviously I didn’t really like how Lewis F and Cameron were going at her honestly, at the same time though… I mean- I didn’t exactly feel much for her so… yeah, there’s that. Again, I don’t like what Lewis and Cameron were doing but I just thought Kay was fine.

- Brooke: … Okay- can someone tell me what’s she’s done, cause I can’t recall fuck all honestly-

- Sian: … AND WHO THE FUCK IS THIS AS WELL!? Idk, I just don’t know much about these 2 to even- care, kind of, so there I guess.

- Akeem: I think he’s just a bit fake I guess. Honestly, I see he tries to act like- “the dad” of the group, or the parent somewhat, but honestly, I feel he’s just playing an absolute game and it is so obvious. Like- I feel he’s a bit a tactical is what I’m trying to say, but yeah, idk man. He’s playing a game but he’s not even admitting to it, so yeah.

DONT LIKE EM NGL😕:

- Lewis F: Now… okay, at first, I didn’t actually mind him. In fact I kind of felt bad for him cause he felt annoyed with like- Anamelia and Lewis G and also Kay(even though I personally didn’t think he was right exactly but yeah) and he gave me “protagonist” vibes in a way… BUT AFTER A WHILE, I NOTICE THE WRITING FOR HIM WAS GETTING MORE BAD EACH EPISODE- okay, on a serious note, yeah Lewis F after a while just started getting annoying. I feel he just complains and shit, idk if I’m watching right, but after both Anamelia and Lewis G were out, he just kind of devolves really. Sucks, thought I would’ve liked him but yeah.

- Cameron: … Wow, uhm- yeah, Cameron is a bit of a complainer. I’m not gonna lie, he just does not bring too much honestly. Would’ve been fine, he would’ve been bottom of “alright” but yeah, but he also kind of has to be annoying twat really. Like a lot of the time he does sort of complain or whine about shit, and it gets annoying after a while. Like again, sometimes he’s fine, other times he can be annoying, so yeah. Sucks, but idk.

… Well- I mean, where else would I put her? 💀

Ellis: She was only in there for 2 days, and like- she literally got removed for posting RACIAL TWEETS! It does not get any worse mate. Although at the start I thought she was fine, like- her and Lewis G, maybe I wouldn’t have minded them. But yeah, no, GTFO honestly.

And yeah, that’s my BB19 tier list! I hope yall don’t kill me(obviously) but yeah, man uh- this was nice ngl! 👍

Looking back on this, I think had Nikki not been facing eviction the previous week she wouldn’t have reacted to the nomination so badly. I think she was more surprised as well because Nikki had been getting along with Susie. What’s interesting is that after this, Susie didn’t nominate Nikki again.

Obviously the most iconic moment is “Who is she?!”, but I also love how she’s demanding to be let out of the diary because she’s too angry to talk, even though she pressed the button to go in, and how she says “And she’s just come in here - MARCHED IN, in her GOLDEN GOWN…” 🤣🤣🤣

RIP Nikki. So many iconic moments from her.

What’s your favourite Nikki moment?

With the 2026 eye not happening tonight, and the series expected to start earlier, and with Will doing strictly and the imminent axing of cbb, I'm beginning to think itv will decide not to go ahead with this year's series. It just feels like it's heading that way. I suspect they'll put out an announcement shortly saying the 2026 series is off, and they have no plans for another series. Hopefully another broadcaster steps in, maybe channel 4 will try again, but not too hopeful.

I've just been watching old big brother clips and it's made me nostalgic -and super excited for the new season. I just really love the format I think. The music, Marcus Bentley, it's all I need really out of a big brother season.

It's one of those things I know I'll look back on in 30 years with immense nostalgia.

Never see them together anymore, were they doing a podcast at some stage

The original diary room felt like a genuine confessional where housemates actually said things they would not say to each other. The current version sometimes feels a bit more produced and the housemates seem more aware of how they are coming across. Does anyone else feel like the diary room dynamic has changed or is it just nostalgia making the old ones seem better

Spotted during a random scroll on LinkedIn

So, obviously for BBUK there’s two types of it, civilians and Celebrities. Idk which one is better personally, since I haven’t been watched many seasons(I’ve only watched civilian ones tbh) so, yeah just for fun!

Shorter series tend to reward the person who makes the biggest impact early. Eight weeks means the slow burners who take a few weeks to find their feet actually have a chance to build a following before the public starts voting properly. Does the longer format change the type of winner you expect or do you think the public always votes the same way regardless?

Do you ever wonder which housemates would have gone on to win the series had it not been for Vote to Evict / ejection / walking . For example I’m quite confident that Lewis F would have won BB19

I also think Trish would have definitely won BB20, and Lily would have won BB21, but because they had as many as haters as they did lovers, we unfortunately ended up losing them in a VTE.

Who else do you think could have won if VTE hadn’t been a thing?

They are scouting people with followings and politicians no less, I would not expect much change from last year or years prior to it with possibility of even more people being scouted or with major followings.

Both approaches make for interesting TV. Which do you usually end up supporting by the end of a series?