New Big Brother hosts AJ Odudu and Will Best have insisted they will be kinder to contestants when the iconic reality series returns on ITV2.
Five years since the last series of Big Brother, fans will see AJ and Will fronting the show. But they want to be kinder to axed contestants when grilling them about their time in the house.
The pair opened up about how they intend to act following a greater. However, as it stands, the evicted housemates will still have to face the audience, which famously booed contestants who weren't liked.
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These days, people are more aware of the importance of mental health and the potential negative impact that being on a reality TV show can have on it. And AJ has admitted feeling a responsibility for protecting the contestants.
AJ told The Sun: "I do feel a responsibility towards the housemates' mental health, for sure. They may come out to a baying audience on eviction night, but I think it's up to me and Will to put our arm round them and give them an opportunity to share their side of the story.
"We're still going to ask the important questions that viewers want to know, and I still want the housemates to spill the tea. But we're not going to be mean in any way; I am very mindful of that."
Will echoed her thoughts, saying: "It's been a long time since the show was on. The world has changed and move forward. I don't think we'll be telling the audience not to boo, but are people going to want to boo in 2023? It feels like the world has changed a bit."
With the show hitting the nerves are kicking in. With the likes of Davina McCall and Emma Willis setting the bar, AJ knows she needs to hit the ground running.
She admitted: "The pressure is on, it's a big show and it's everybody's baby. We all grew up watching it.
She continued: "It's had previous presenters that both Will and I love, adore and respect. They are the nation's sweethearts, and we want to do them justice. We're not trying to mimic or imitate them in any way."
On the other side of the coin, Will is ready and raring to go: "I'm a huge fan of the show, so I'm just so excited it's coming back. Also, to be doing it with AJ, who is such a good mate and who I find absolutely hilarious, that makes it feel less like work or scary, and just more like having fun."
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