Big Brother: Iconic reality TV show seeking Sheffield’s ‘most interesting and entertaining’ contestants

Producers are currently urging people from Sheffield and the surrounding South Yorkshire areas to apply to enter the iconic Big Brother house as it returns for its twentieth series. This will be the first series to air on ITV2 after ITV gained rights to the series last year – almost five years since it last aired on Channel 5.

Since first airing in 2000, the show puts a range of contestants into a house, and shuts them off from any contact with the outside world. The group of between 12 and 16 housemates would then gradually be evicted from the building according to a public vote. The winner has been given a varied prize fund throughout the series, ranging from £50,000 to £150,000.

The show was originally presented by Davina McCall during its run on Channel 4 between 2000 and 2010, and has seen some memorable characters rise to fame, including Nikki Grahame, Aisleyne Horgan-Wallace, Pete Bennett and Brian Dowling.

Reports have suggested Strictly star AJ Odudu will be the most likely contender to host the Big Brother reboot.

A casting senior producer at Initial TV said: “Big Brother is back and looking for stand-out characters to enter the iconic Big Brother house.

“We’re looking for the Sheffield's most interesting, funny and entertaining characters from all walks of life to apply.

“Think you’ve got what it takes to be a great housemate? If you want an amazing experience and a chance of winning an incredible amount of money, we’d love to hear from you.”

How to apply for the new series of Big Brother 2023

The upcoming 2023 series on ITV2 and ITVX will mark the first time Big Brother returns to UK screens in almost five years.

Anyone who would like to apply can visit the Big Brother UK website. The closing date for applications is Friday, June 30. Applicants must be 18 years of age or over.

To be in for the chance of a huge cash prize, please apply to Big Brother by clicking here.