It's finally been confirmed! Channel 5 have finally revealed in a Press-Release that Brian Dowling and Emma Willis will present the new Big Brother for 2011. Brian will be presenting the main Channel 5 show where he will introduce everyone to the New Housemates, interview them when they're Evicted and bringing you the latest information.
Emma Willis will be presenting the new spin-off show which is called "Big Brother's Bit on the Side (BBBOTS) which takes over from Little Brother. The show will be a vibrant, fast-paced and edgy take on all the developments and news from the house. Emma will be grilling past housemates, famous super fans and pop culture experts - and really getting to the heart of the stories.
Brian Dowling commented on his role as Presenter “I am so excited about this opportunity to host one of the most talked about shows on TV. It is 10 years since I won Big Brother so what better way to celebrate and mark that anniversary than to be asked to host the new series. It’s on a new channel and a fresh start for the show that has kept the nation entertained for 11 years and I am so excited, to be a part of it!"
Emma also commented on her role as a Presenter: ‘I’m so happy that Big Brother is back on our screens! I’m such a massive fan of the show so I’m over the moon that I’ve been asked to be a part of it. I can’t wait to get stuck in!
Jeff Ford, Channel 5 Director of Programmes comments: “We are delighted to announce Brian Dowling and Emma Willis as the new presenters of Big Brother 2011. As The Ultimate Big Brother Housemate, Brian is the perfect man to be at the helm of Big Brother's new incarnation. Emma meanwhile is a consummate professional - as well as being a self confessed superfan. Their combined expertise and first-hand experience of the show will bring an extra dimension to Big Brother when it returns this summer."
Gavin Henderson, Creative Director for Big Brother at Endemol UK, adds: “Brian is a Big Brother superfan with huge personality and talent. Who better to bring the ultimate reality show back to our screens than the nation’s ultimate housemate.”
Celebrity Big Brother is set to start on August 18th, however we are still to get a confirmation from Channel 5. Also what do you think of the new Presenters!
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