{"id":215198,"date":"2023-10-06T16:21:04","date_gmt":"2023-10-06T16:21:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bestwnews.com\/?p=215198"},"modified":"2023-10-06T16:21:04","modified_gmt":"2023-10-06T16:21:04","slug":"big-brother-2023-first-look-at-the-new-house","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bestwnews.com\/celebrities\/big-brother-2023-first-look-at-the-new-house\/","title":{"rendered":"Big Brother 2023: FIRST LOOK at the new house"},"content":{"rendered":"
Big Brother fans have been given their first look at the brand new house ahead of the reality show’s return\u00a0on Sunday.<\/p>\n
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\u00a0<\/span>vast build.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n 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.\u00a0<\/p>\n 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.’\u00a0<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Coming soon!\u00a0Big Brother fans have been given their first look at the brand new house ahead of the reality show’s return on Sunday<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 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<\/p>\n 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.\u00a0<\/p>\n 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.’\u00a0<\/p>\n 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.\u00a0<\/p>\n This year’s house also features a cheeky nod to its reality TV rival Love Island, with the inclusion of an outdoor fireplace.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n Earlier this week, Big Brother bosses also revealed their new\u00a0duty of care protocols.<\/p>\n 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.\u00a0<\/p>\n The\u00a0respect and inclusion training will set out expectations around use of language and acceptable behaviour in the House while\u00a0.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Eco-friendly:\u00a0Unlike previous years, this year’s house has put sustainability at the forefront, with an outdoor water tank collecting rainwater that will fill the jacuzzi<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Who is moving in?\u00a0While 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<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Cosy! A replica of the legendary eye logo will act as an outdoor seating area<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Important: Sustainability has been the core focus for this brand new house, with rainwater being used to fill the jacuzzi<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Not long now!\u00a0Big 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<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 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<\/p>\n 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\u00a0<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n Housemates were also required to disclose in confidence any medical history or other information that would be relevant to their participation in Big Brother.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n The contestants also undergo a series of background checks including checks of their social media by an independent specialised service.<\/p>\n In terms of behaviour on the series, the show’s\u00a0welfare team and other members of the editorial and production team received training in Mental Health First Aid and ‘respect and inclusion’.<\/p>\n ITV say the team have set out Big Brother’s expectation for appropriate behaviour and language.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n In addition, whilst in the House mental health professionals are available to Housemates for ongoing support throughout their time in the House.<\/p>\n The Big Brother welfare team also support friends and family with regular contact and updates.<\/p>\n After leaving the Big Brother House bespoke training on dealing with social media and press will be given.<\/p>\n A mandatory session with mental health professional immediately after a Housemate leaves the House will also be provided.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n The series will see AJ and Will present together.<\/p>\n 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.’<\/p>\n 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.’<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Transformed: It’s taken months to construct the new house<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 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<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 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<\/p>\n 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.’<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n ‘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.’<\/p>\n This year’s contestants are yet to be announced – but the deadline for applications has now passed.<\/p>\n The legendary narrator of Big Brother Marcus Bentley has reportedly signed up for the job once again on the upcoming reboot of the show.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n Big Brother: The Launch is on ITV1, STV, ITV2 and ITVX on Sunday 8th October from 9pm.<\/p>\n 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.\u00a0<\/p>\n The\u00a0respect and inclusion training will set out expectations around use of language and acceptable behaviour in the House.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n Housemates were also required to disclose in confidence any medical history or other information that would be relevant to their participation in Big Brother.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n The contestants also undergo a series of background checks including checks of their social media by an independent specialised service.<\/p>\n The show’s\u00a0welfare team and other members of the editorial and production team received training in Mental Health First Aid and ‘respect and inclusion’.<\/p>\n ITV say the team have set out Big Brother’s expectation for appropriate behaviour and language.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n Whilst in the House mental health professionals are available to Housemates for ongoing support throughout their time in the House.<\/p>\n The Big Brother welfare team also support friends and family with regular contact and updates.<\/p>\n After leaving the Big Brother House bespoke training on dealing with social media and press will be given.<\/p>\n A mandatory session with mental health professional immediately after a Housemate leaves the House will also be provided.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n Ongoing contact by the head of welfare will continue for a period of 14 months after the series has ended, and additional help where needed will also be on offer.<\/p>\nBig Brother 2023: Duty of care protocols in full<\/h3>\n