ITV launches Big Brother companion show with Lawler and Barry

ITV has confirmed that former Big Brother winner Kate Lawler and podcaster GK Barry will co-host a new companion series, Big Brother The Group Chat, set to air alongside the main show's return this autumn. The announcement, made on August 26, 2026, reveals that the new talk show will replace the previous Big Brother Late Live format and will broadcast Sunday through Thursday nights immediately after the main Big Brother episode on ITV2, ITVX, and YouTube. Episodes will also be available on major podcast platforms. The series is designed to extend the conversation for fans, featuring exclusive interviews with evicted housemates, celebrity supporters, and special guests.