Big Brother fans are waiting with bated breath for the revival, which will premiere later this year, five years after the reality show last aired.
With AJ Odudu and Will Best formally announced as the new hosts after months of speculation, specifics regarding the highly anticipated ITV2 return remain limited.
However, it has been alleged that the location of the show, as well as the residences of the housemates, have been revealed.
According to a recent rumour, the series will leave its original home at Elstree Studios, where the Big Brother house was dismantled following the last series.
Instead, it is rumoured that it will be shot in Garden facilities in North West London, in freshly built facilities.
The area would feature’versatile staging,’ a ‘in-house Virtual Production Studio,’ and the ‘latest production tools,’ according to MailOnline.
‘Garden Studios is the ideal location for filming the new Big Brother series,’ a source said.
‘Not only is it London-based but it’s only been open for a year and promises the highest standard of production and also a commitment to sustainability.’
They continued: ‘Elstree Studios became famous for Big Brother and its live studio audience and bosses are hoping Garden Studios will grow to be as loved as the show’s first iconic home.’
Emma Willis, a former Big Brother host, expressed her regret at the renowned house’s demolition in February 2019.
Sharing a photo of a building site on Instagram, she wrote in her caption: ‘Sad times listening to this going on outside my dressing room this weekend… RIP BB house.’
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Many fans were overjoyed to learn that AJ will be directing the Big Brother revival.
The Strictly Come Dancing star wrote on Instagram: ‘This is not a drill! I’m beyond excited to finally be able to say that, I am hosting Big Brother!
‘I couldn’t be more ecstatic to front such an iconic show and to do it alongside my amazing friend @iamwillbest is the icing on the cake. Get ready to be obsessed!
‘Big Brother House, I’m coming to get you!’
Will added: ‘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.’
Big Brother is set to return on ITV2 later this year.
Source My Celebrity Life.