BIG BRO M c CALL RECALL Davina in line for shock CBB return
DAVINA McCall has had secret talks about fronting a Celebrity Big Brother revival.
Bosses want her to make a sensational return after more than a decade.
Davina, 52, was the show’s main host between 2001 and 2010, and fronted BB’s regular summer series too.
Now production company Endemol is poised to make her a big-money offer to get her back.
An insider told the Daily Star Sunday: “Davina has been approached about the potential of returning to present Celebrity Big Brother again.
“She is the undisputed queen of the show, so it would be a dream to have her back. They’re prepared to work everything around her if it means getting her on board. And, of course, there will be a healthy pay cheque on offer.”
In February, we revealed bosses at Endemol and Channel 4 had begun discussions about reviving CBB. Talks have continued and a new series in early 2021 is said to be “highly likely”, with Davina first choice as its presenter.
Emma Willis, 44, hosted the show during its most recent run on Channel 5, but bosses worry about a clash with her work on similar reality show The Circle.
Davina is currently starring on an E4 series celebrating Big Brother’s 20th anniversary. The star’s favourite episodes are being shown years after they first aired.
ANT and Dec have finally been reunited – for a round of golf together.
The telly duo were forced apart for months because of the Covid-19 lockdown.
After meeting up, the 44-year-olds posted this snap on their Instagram page and said: “Nice tee see you. Reunited and back on the course!”
The reunion has given their fans something to smile about.
More than 148,000 people gave the photo a thumbs up.
One fan said: “Finally !!!! So glad you are back
Memorable moments have included Nikki Grahame’s diary room outburst, and Nick Bateman being exposed as a cheat.
It has been a ratings hit for the channel and sparked interest from a whole new generation.
An insider said: “Davina returning for the anniversary series is proof she still has a lot of love for Big Brother.
“Execs hope that means she’ll jump at the chance to present a revival if it happens. The current highlights show has proved E4 is a natural fit for CBB, so it’s likely a new series would air on there.”
Big Brother turned Davina into one of TV’s biggest stars, with roles on shows such as Long Lost Family and The Jump. An Endemol spokeswoman last night said a new series has not been commissioned.