Big Brother confirms social media blackout for contestants ahead of show's return

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Big Brother bosses have confirmed there will be a ‘social media blackout’ for housemates when the show returns this week. ITV has rebooted the iconic reality show - which was previously shown on Channel 4 and Channel 5 - with the launch episode set to air on Sunday 8 October at 9pm.

Ahead of contestants entering the House this year, Big Brother producers have released details of the welfare package that has been created to support them before, during and after their time on the show.

The programme’s bosses said housemates will be required to adhere to a social media blackout - with contestants, their friends and their families asked to not post any content on their individual social accounts for the duration of their time in the House.

Before the show begins, the contestants will also undergo respect and inclusion training to set out expectations around use of language and acceptable behaviour in the House.