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Emily Hewertson Confirmed For Big Brother Twist – And She’s Not The Only Former Housemate Returning

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Right-wing media personality Emily Hewertson is one of two former Big Brother contestants returning to the house on Friday night, bosses have confirmed.

Last week, Big Brother presenter AJ Odudu teased that the show would be welcoming back some familiar faces, when one current housemate is moved to a secret room next door alongside some former contestants who were gone “too soon”.

As many fans had already predicted, the first of these will be Emily, who was a controversial signing on this year’s cast, and wound up leaving after mere hours as part of a twist.

She said: “[I’m going in because] I think the meltdown online will be funny. People keep saying ‘we hope it’s not Emily’. Well surprise, it is!”

Emily added: “I feel like nobody actually got to know the real me, they just saw me as a Tory villain. Now they actually get to see Emily rather than Tory Emily.

“Also, the experience will just be amazing. I want to go in there and cause a bit of a storm!”

Emily entering the Big Brother house last week
Emily entering the Big Brother house last week

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A vocal member of the Conservative Party, Emily has also been associated with the UK wing of the political group Turning Point, which was founded by the late right-wing political personality Charlie Kirk, in the past.

Her return is no doubt set to be the latest polarising development in what has been a controversial season of Big Brother, which has seen one contestant removed due to “unacceptable” comments that producers chose not to air, and another being given a formal warning for misgendering one of their fellow housemates, who is transgender.

Emily will be joined in the house by Farida Khalifa, the first housemate to be eliminated from Big Brother’s ITV era.

Farida leaving the Big Brother house in October 2023
Farida leaving the Big Brother house in October 2023

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Farida teased: “The amount of time you put into the whole process, I didn’t really feel fulfilled [first time around]. I only had a few days in there.

“The most important thing is – the audience has wanted this for such a long time. Even when Celebrity Big Brother was on, there were rumours I was going back into the house. You’ve got to listen to your fans. I’m doing it for the fans.”

Emily said that she thinks she’ll get on with current housemate Caroline, stating: “I feel like she’s alone in there and I feel like she needs someone else who’s a bit fiery at times but will also share their opinions because it does feel like she’s always against the other Housemates. It’ll be nice to have someone else in her corner.”

Farida, on the other hand, felt the opposite, claiming: “I think I might have problems with Caroline. But I don’t know why. She’s an older woman that’s desperate to win.”

Big Brother continues on Friday night at 9pm on ITV2.

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ITV Announces Decision About Big Brother’s Fate Amid Speculation About Show’s Future

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Big Brother will return for a third season on ITV next year, it’s been confirmed.

The long-running reality show was rebooted after a five-year absence in 2023, with the second winner of Big Brother’s new era set to be crowned on Friday night.

While the inaugural ITV run was met with praise from fans of the franchise, its follow-up has proved more divisive thanks to certain editorial decisions made by producers and twists on the regular format, with a drop in viewing figures compared to previous years leading to speculation about whether the show could be axed altogether.

However, on Thursday evening, it was confirmed that Big Brother will be back on our screens in 2025 – in time to commemorate 25 years since the show first aired on Channel 4.

A new season of Celebrity Big Brother will also air on ITV1 in the spring.

The cast of Big Brother 2024
The cast of Big Brother 2024

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“Big Brother programming has firmly established itself across ITV’s platforms and become a favourite with our viewers,” the broadcaster’s director of reality commissioning and acquisitions enthused.

“Together, Big Brother and Celebrity Big Brother have grown audiences on ITV1 and ITV2 and amassed almost 100 million streams on ITVX.

“We’re therefore very excited to be able to throw open the House doors once again for another series of both Big Brother and Celebrity Big Brother in 2025 which are sure to promise more unmissable entertaining and captivating moments.”

The UK version of Big Brother ran for 11 series on Channel 4, with an additional eight series also airing during its Channel 5 era.

Davina McCall served as its original host, with Brian Dowling and Emma Willis each presenting Big Brother for a stint on Channel 5.

The show is now fronted by AJ Odudu and Will Best, who also co-host the nightly companion show Big Brother: Late & Live on ITV2

Big Brother will wrap its current series on Friday 15 November at 9pm on ITV2.

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Big Brother Just Confirmed A Major Tweak To This Week’s Nominations Ahead Of Second Eviction

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Big Brother is set to introduce a big change to the nominations process this week, ahead of the show’s second eviction.

Following a five-year hiatus, the reality series returned to our screens earlier this month, after landing a new home on ITV2.

Last week saw Farida become the first contestant to be evicted from the newly-revamped house, after all 16 of the new additions each nominated one housemate they wanted to face the public vote.

For this weeks’ eviction, however, Big Brother has announced they will rever to the show’s original format, which will see housemates nominate two of their counterparts to face being evicted.

Nominations will be made on Tuesday (17 October), before viewers learn the results on Wednesday, at which point they’ll be given their say on who stays and who goes.

The results of the vote will air during this Friday’s live eviction.

Big Brother hosts AJ Odudu and Will Best
Big Brother hosts AJ Odudu and Will Best

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Meanwhile, since Big Brother’s return to screens earlier this month, fans have been wondering whether a Celebrity Big Brother will soon follow suit.

Fans were delighted to see reports in the media outlet Broadcast claiming that ITV is, indeed, set to revive the celebrity version of the reality show next year.

The last instalment of Celebrity Big Brother aired in 2018, sparking controversy when Roxanne Pallett falsely accused housemate Ryan Thomas of deliberately punching her in the ribs, despite cameras showing this was not the case. She later issued an apology and expressed her regret.

Ryan, who played Jason Grimshaw on Coronation Street, ultimately went on to win the series.

Big Brother first premiered in 2000, with Davina McCall, Brian Dowling and Emma Willis on presenting duties over the years before AJ Odudu and Will Best stepped into the role for the revamped series.

Big Brother airs from Sunday to Friday at 9pm on ITV2.

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Nikki Grahame, Big Brother Star, Has Died, Aged 38

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Nikki Grahame has died aged 38 after battling anorexia.

The much-loved Big Brother star had checked into a private hospital last month after her eating disorder worsened in lockdown.

It came after fans, friends and family of the star raised more than £65,500 via a fundraising page to start paying for life-saving care.

Her manager confirmed she had died on Friday morning.

A statement from her representative said: “It is with immeasurable sadness that Nikki Grahame passed away in the early hours of Friday 9th April 2021. Please respect the privacy of Nikki’s friends and family at this tragic and difficult time.”

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LONDON, ENGLAND – MARCH 21: Nikki Grahame attends OK! Magazine’s 25th Anniversary Party at The View from The Shard on March 21, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Marsland/WireImage)

The organisers of the Go Fund Me fundraiser updated the page to share the sad news with fans of the star.

“It is with great sadness, we have to let you know that our dear friend Nikki passed away in the early hours of Friday 9th April,” it reads.

“It breaks our hearts to know that someone who is so precious was taken from us at such a young age. Nikki not only touched the lives of millions of people, but also her friends and family who will miss her immensely.

“We would like to request privacy at this difficult time, while Nikki’s friends and family process the sad news.

“Full details will be released as and when we know them.

“All donations have been greatly appreciated and it was heartwarming for everyone including Nikki to see how much she was loved.

“Funds will be held safely in this GoFundMe until we have established an organisation supporting those suffering from anorexia to which we will make a donation in Nikki’s memory. We will post updates for you with more details as soon as we have them. Rest In Peace, Nikki. We love you & not a day will go by without missing your smile. X X X”

Stars from the entertainment world have been paying tribute on Twitter…

Nikki was a contestant on the seventh series of Big Brother UK in 2006.

Last month, Nikki’s mum Sue told The Telegraph (££) that lockdown had “floored” her daughter.

“This last year has just about floored her,” she told the newspaper. “From the first lockdown, it was hellish. She struggled because she couldn’t go to the gym.

“Then in December she fell down and cracked her pelvis in two places and broke her wrist. I stayed with her for three or four weeks because she couldn’t do anything.

We’ve been on this road a long time, 30 years on and off, and I’ve never seen her this bad. I’m frightened that I’ll die and she’ll have no one to support her. I don’t want her to go through any of this alone.”

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31 Classic Big Brother Moments Davina And Rylan’s New Highlights Series Has To Include

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