Big Brother superfan Rylan says he hasn't been asked to host new series on ITV

Rylan Clark has responded to rumours that he is set to host the revival of Big Brother. The series, which was last seen on TV screens in 2018, has been announced to return on ITV2 and ITVX. You can read more about that here.

Following the announcement, fans of both Big Brother and Rylan himself have suggested that the 33-year-old could present the show. The reaction has prompted Rylan to respond on Twitter.

To the disappointment of fans, Rylan said: "Should clarify. I’ve not been asked to host the show. As a fan, like always, I’m made up it’s coming back. I know how hard you/we all fought to keep that name alive and I’m so glad it paid off in the end. The OG reality is back. It’s the news we wanted. Welcome back bro x"

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Rylan Clark has quelled rumours that he will host the revival of Big Brother (Channel 5)

Ryan replied to his own tweet with a list of things that he would like to see incorporated into the revival. You can see the full list below.

Responding to Rylan's tweet, fans seemed disappointed that he wouldn't be involved. One person wrote: @itv2 it’s @Rylan or nobody. Come on, do the right thing," urging the broadcaster to hire Rylan.

Another commented: Well @Rylan, if you are not involved I don’t wanna know anymore x"

Meanwhile, others suggested that original host Davina McCall should return to the show and said: "it’s acc only appropriate if u bring back BB then you needty bring back Miss Davina herself x"

Former Celebrity Big Brother hosts, Rylan Clark and Emma Willis (Channel 5)

Rylan's involvement in Big Brother began when he won the 2013 series of Celebrity Big Brother. After that, he would launch his successful presenting career by working on spin-off show, Big Brother's Bit on the Side.

Big Brother - which is heralded as one of the first reality TV series and shot to fame unknowns like Jade Goody, Kate Lawler and Welsh contestants Imogen Thomas and Glyn Wise - will be making a comeback on ITV in 2023. A new cast of carefully selected housemates from all walks of life will take up residence in the house.

Big Brother returns in 2023 in its new home of ITV2 and ITVX

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