Emma Willis the new presenter of Big Brother on Channel 5

Channel 5 has announced that Emma Willis will be the new presenter of Big Brother and Celebrity Big Brother.  Emma has been involved with the show since 2010 and most recently has hosted Big Brother’s Bit on the Side.

Emma started her presenting career at MTV in 2002 for TRL, and moved onto other shows including I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here! NOW, T4 and Girlfri3nds.  She is currently hosting the Heart Sunday Breakfast show and The Hub on This Morning.

Emma Willis comments: "I am thrilled to have been offered this job.  I’m a fan first and foremost so to be able to front the show is going to be amazing.  Roll on the summer!”

Ben Frow, Director of Programmes Channel 5 comments: "Emma is a natural on screen, she’s made the spin off show her own and now the time is totally right for her to step up.  I know she’ll take Big Brother to the next level and I can’t wait to see her dealing with the housemates both famous and soon to be famous.  I’d also like to thank Brian Dowling for doing such a sterling job over the last two years. He’s been a big part of the success of the show and I wish him the very best. ”

Big Brother and Celebrity Big Brother are both made by Initial (an Endemol company) for Channel 5.  The show will return this summer.