Chris Hughes has reportedly landed a job as the new host of Big Brother‘s vodcast, after its predecessor Late and Live was axed.
The presenter, 33, had previously appeared on the ITV hit’s celebrity version last year, and even found love on the show in the form of his girlfriend JoJo Siwa.
Sources are claiming that Chris has proven to be ‘super popular’ with viewers, and is now set to host the Big Brother video podcast.
A source said it’s hoped that JoJo could make an appearance on the show, but she is currently busy with work commitments.
Big Brother is set to return for its new series on September 18, with this year’s run set to be ITV’s longest yet, at eight weeks.
An insider said: ‘He and JoJo have a legion of fans and have become part of the special group of people who have found love in the house.’
Chris Hughes has reportedly landed a job as the new host of Big Brother’s vodcast, after its predecessor Late and Live was axed
They went on to tell The Sun: ‘ITV has seen the success of the Love Island podcast this year and want to replicate that with Big Brother.’
‘JoJo is currently tied up with other commitments but would be welcome on to the show should the dates work for her.’
The Daily Mail has contacted representatives for Big Brother and Chris Hughes for comment.
In November it was revealed that Big Brother spin-off Late and live had been axed after three years.
Hosted by AJ Odudu and Will Best, the show has not been able to attract enough viewers, despite featuring the likes of JoJo Siwa and other popular housemates as guests.
It’s also been suggested that the show’s live format has been part of the issue after so many fans switched to watching the show on ITVX.
An insider told The Sun: ‘Big Brother in general has struggled this year due to fierce competition from the likes of Celebrity Traitors.
‘Late & Live has really struggled due to the main show not doing as well as hoped.
‘Over the past few weeks whispers have been rife that the show would be axed and then during the final week it was an open topic on the studio floor.’
The presenter had previously appeared on the ITV hit’s celebrity version last year, and even found love on the show in the form of his girlfriend JoJo Siwa
The insider revealed that those who worked on the show were ‘quietly’ informed of its demise.
They said: ‘Bosses have quietly told staff, many of whom are freelancers, not to expect the show to return.’
The insider admitted that while the axing was ‘a shame’, every show must eventually come to an end.
It’s also being reported that this year’s housemates will get a huge surprise just days into their time in the house, in the form of a string of celebrity housemates.
Taking inspiration from Sharon Osbourne, who appeared on CBB as a ‘house lodger,’ it’s thought that former CBB stars are being lined up for stints on the show.
It’s thought that celebrities who appeared on CBB during its time on Channel 4 and Channel 5 are in the running, with Gemma Collins top of bosses’ wishlist.
