Big Brother bosses have given fans their first glimpse at the show’s famous Diary Room Chair ahead of the reality show’s return this Sunday.
The upcoming series’ housemates will be seen sitting in the colourful seat as they pour their hearts out to Big Brother.
For the comeback season on ITV2, the Diary Room Chair returns with a captivating and vibrant new look for the reimagining of the original reality show.
Shaped like a eye, the furniture features a soft orange seat, while it is also coloured red, and blue.
Strips of neon lights can be seen running across the top as it sits on a circular plinth below.
Iconic: Big Brother bosses have given fans their first glimpse at the show’s famous Diary Room Chair ahead of the reality show’s return this Sunday
The chair, which is made from 100 per cent post-consumer recycled polyester, will play host to the show’s most intimate and revealing moments.
As usual, the Diary Room will see housemates communicate directly with Big Brother – discussing the latest antics gripping the house, casting nominations on their fellow contestants and more.
As a brand new batch of housemates prepare to move in this weekend, bosses have released first look snaps of the garden that surrounds the vast build.
Unlike previous years, this year’s house has put sustainability at the forefront, with an outdoor water tank collecting rainwater that will fill the jacuzzi.
On Friday, Good Morning Britain’s Richard Arnold also gave fans a glimpse of the garden, and explained how the show’s commitment to sustainability has had an impact on the interior design of this year’s house.
He said: ‘There’s a bath on a plinth. Initially they were going to have a clear bath but it would have to come from China and the key message here in the house this year is sustainability.’
While Richard admitted he wasn’t allowed to show viewers inside the house, he did hint that there were several double beds for steamy liaisons, and a ‘vast’ living area.
He also shared that the iconic Diary Room, the place where housemates can offload their struggles and woes to Big Brother, features the ‘biggest chair he’s ever seen.’
Coming soon! Big Brother fans have been given their first look at the brand new house ahead of the reality show’s return on Sunday
Inside: Viewers were taken on a tour of the garden during Friday’s Good Morning Britain, which included a nod to a Love Island staple with an outdoor fireplace
In previous years, the smoking area has been a fixture of house chat and gossip, but this year, it will be kept away from the cameras, with just a microphone to pick up on any dramatic discussions.
This year’s house also features a cheeky nod to its reality TV rival Love Island, with the inclusion of an outdoor fireplace.
It was also revealed that 30,000 people applied to take part in the show, though bosses are tight-lipped on exactly how many housemates will move in on launch night.
Earlier this week, Big Brother bosses also revealed their new duty of care protocols.
This year the Housemates must undergo a social media blackout, take part in ‘respect and inclusion training’ and will have access to one-on-one mental health support sessions before, during and after the show.
The respect and inclusion training will set out expectations around use of language and acceptable behaviour in the House while.
Big Brother: The Launch will see a new cast of carefully selected housemates, from all walks of life, become the first people to take up residence in the brand-new house as they arrive at the famous destination in front of a live studio audience
Before filming all Housemates have undergone psychological and medical assessments including assessments by an independent doctor, mental health professionals and information reports from each Housemate’s GP.
Eco-friendly: Unlike previous years, this year’s house has put sustainability at the forefront, with an outdoor water tank collecting rainwater that will fill the jacuzzi
Who is moving in? While Richard admitted he wasn’t allowed to show viewers inside the house, he did hint that there were several double beds for steamy liaisons and a ‘vast’ living area
Cosy! A replica of the legendary eye logo will act as an outdoor seating area
Housemates were also required to disclose in confidence any medical history or other information that would be relevant to their participation in Big Brother.
In addition their family and friends will be asked not to post any content on their individual social accounts for the duration of their time in the House in a social media blackout.
ITV also said that the Housemates have received information about the experience of taking part in Big Brother including the possible positive and negative implications.
The contestants also undergo a series of background checks including checks of their social media by an independent specialised service.
In terms of behaviour on the series, the show’s welfare team and other members of the editorial and production team received training in Mental Health First Aid and ‘respect and inclusion’.
ITV say the team have set out Big Brother’s expectation for appropriate behaviour and language.
Housemates are also provided with and talked through the Housemate rules which set out expectations and explain key aspects of life in the Big Brother House.
In addition, whilst in the House mental health professionals are available to Housemates for ongoing support throughout their time in the House.
Important: Sustainability has been the core focus for this brand new house, with rainwater being used to fill the jacuzzi
Not long now! Big Brother: The Launch will see a new cast of carefully selected housemates, from all walks of life, become the first people to take up residence in the brand-new house
Here it is! Ahead of the long-awaited launch, fans also get a glimpse of the house’s entrance being constructed, including a replica of the iconic Eye logo
The Big Brother welfare team also support friends and family with regular contact and updates.
After leaving the Big Brother House bespoke training on dealing with social media and press will be given.
A mandatory session with mental health professional immediately after a Housemate leaves the House will also be provided.
After, further support sessions will be provided specific to a Housemate’s individual needs and support will remain in place until the mental health professional(s) have agreed an end date for each individual Housemate.
Ongoing contact by the head of welfare for a period of 14 months after the series has ended, with additional help provided where needed will also be on offer.
The series will see AJ and Will present together.
Speaking about her new role, AJ said: ‘I’m so excited to finally be able to say that, yes: I’m hosting Big Brother! I couldn’t be happier.’
She added: ‘Following in the footsteps of some of my favourite broadcasting legends to front such an iconic show is an absolute honour – and to do it alongside my amazing friend Will is the icing on the cake.’
Will explained: ‘I grew up with Big Brother so getting a chance to host it with my mate AJ is a dream come true. I can’t wait to tell some housemates not to swear.’
Paul Mortimer, Director of Reality Commissioning for ITV2 and ITVX, said: ‘AJ and Will really are our perfect pairing as we prepare to reintroduce Big Brother to the next generation.
‘With a genuine chemistry, both of them will bring effortless wit, charm and heaps of character to their roles and we’re delighted to be working with them both again.’
Transformed: It’s taken months to construct the new house
Coming together! This year’s housemates will make their down the walkway and into the house this weekend, with the launch set to air on Sunday
Return: Big Brother bosses have also revealed they’ve introduced stringent new duty of care protocols, stepping up mental health support since the last instalment back in 2018
This year’s contestants are yet to be announced – but the deadline for applications has now passed.
The legendary narrator of Big Brother Marcus Bentley has reportedly signed up for the job once again on the upcoming reboot of the show.
Gateshead-born voice-over artist Marcus, 55, became synonymous with the programme after it launched on Channel 4 in 2000 and he stayed with the reality series up until its last run on Channel 5 in 2018.
Big Brother: The Launch is on ITV1, STV, ITV2 and ITVX on Sunday 8th October from 9pm.
