Big Brother in talks to come back - what we know and where former stars are now

One of the most iconic TV series of the 21st century could soon be making a comeback in the UK. Big Brother is regarded by many as the original modern reality show - inspiring a new generation of TV hits from Love Island to I'm A Celebrity.

After launching in the Netherlands back in 1999, Big Brother UK arrived on Channel 4 the following year. Millions were gripped across the country as 11 housemates vied for the country's attention in a new series described as a 'social experiment'.

Big Brother immediately captured the imagination of the country, with the infamous 'Nasty' Nick Bateman shocking viewers with his scheme to manipulate contestants into nominating each other, before being rumbled by eventual winner Craig Phillips. With Davina McCall as host, and a much-loved celebrity spin-off, Big Brother brought a stream of popular - and unpopular - contestants to Channel 4 until 2010.

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That year, the show moved over to Channel 5, with Big Brother 3 winner Brian Dowling initially as host before being replaced by Emma Willis. But Big Brother was axed by the network in 2018, breaking the hearts of reality TV fans across the country.

Now, more than 20 years since first hitting the nation's airwaves, Big Brother could be making a comeback in the UK. According to The Sun, producers of the series are in talks for a return on ITV2 next year, which could see the series air after the conclusion of next year's Love Island in autumn 2023.

With excitement building for fans of the popular series over its possible return, we've taken a look back at some of the show's most iconic stars.

'Nasty' Nick, 54, became