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Big Brother's Late & Live Axed After Two Years
18 Nov
Summary
- ITV has cancelled Big Brother's Late & Live spin-off after two years.
- The show struggled to attract sufficient viewers despite guest appearances.
- A new Big Brother series is planned for 2026.
Big Brother's Late & Live, a spin-off show, has been axed by ITV after running for two years. The program, hosted by AJ Odudu and Will Best, struggled to build a significant viewership base, even with celebrity guests. Insiders suggest the live format may have been a factor, with many fans opting to watch content on ITVX instead.
The show's cancellation comes as the overall Big Brother franchise faces challenges, with competition from other reality programs impacting viewership. Those involved with Late & Live have reportedly been informed of its demise. Despite this setback, ITV remains invested in the main Big Brother series, praising its current hosts and noting the show's strong performance on streaming platforms.
Big Brother originally premiered in 2000 and achieved peak popularity in 2002, drawing 10 million viewers for its finale. The series has since found a new audience through streaming, accumulating 150 million streams on ITVX. A new season of the main show is anticipated to air in 2026.
