Celebrity Big Brother is reportedly set to return next year for a second series. The iconic reality show’s spinoff proved to be a ratings hit for ITV as David Potts was crowned the winner after sharing digs with housemates like Louis Walsh , Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu and Ferne Britton. Now, it’s said while an announcement is yet to be made, ITV bosses are planning to bring back the CBB revival next spring following a second run of the civilian version later this year. Ibiza Weekender’s David Potts emerged victorious last weekend, with
Strictly Come Dancing pro Nikita Kuzmin finishing as the runner-up. Former X Factor judge Louis also made the final, with This Morning’s Fern and Coronation Street star Colson Smith. ‘ITV bosses are very happy with the way the first Celebrity Big Brother series was received by the public,’ a source told MailOnline . ‘It was incredibly popular with viewers and diehard fans of the show, thanks to the brilliant casting of stars such as Sharon Osbourne and Louis Walsh.’ While it’s said nothing has been made official just yet, it appears to be a formality at this stage. The insider added: ‘Nothing has formally been commissioned yet but everyone is looking to go again and the search is already on for the perfect housemates.’ To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video The CBB launch pulled in 3.8 million viewers on all platforms, and the show has since been streamed over 14 million times. Meanwhile, spin-off show Late & Live – fronted by hosts AJ Odudu and Will Best – was the top performing programme each night for ITV2. Big Brother was resurrected last year by ITV after the iconic reality show was scrapped by Channel 5 back in 2018, with the success of the civilian version prompting bosses to also bring back CBB. After commissioning the celebrity instalment in November 2023, Paul Mortimer – Director of Reality Commissioning & Acquisitions and Controller of ITV2 and ITVBe – heaped praise on the way viewers responded to Big Brother’s comeback. He commented: ‘The reception from our viewers to Big Brother’s return has been fantastic. We’re therefore thrilled to announce that we’ll be bringing our very own celebrity edition to ITV1 and ITVX next year. ‘Casting is underway to find a new batch of famous faces who are sure to provide more iconic and unmissable BB moments.’ Celebrity Big Brother airs on ITV and ITVX. Got a story? If you’ve got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the Metro.co.uk entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@metro.co.uk, calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we’d love to hear from you. MORE : Celebrity Big Brother icon reflects on George Gilbey friendship after his ‘devastating’ death MORE : Celebrity Big Brother star announces family member died while he was in house