Big Brother’s narrator Marcus Bentley calls out Channel 5’s first CBB line-up as the WORST EVER

Big Brother’s iconic narrator Marcus Bentley has pinpointed the worst Celebrity Big Brother line-up to have existed, in his opinion.

The voiceover star, whose famous drawl has navigated the surveillance reality show since its debut in 2000 on Channel 4, believes CBB 8 was the weakest in terms of casting. 

The series marked the move to Channel 5, after Channel 4 decided to end its broadcasting deal with the show in 2010.

Not a fan? Big Brother’s narrator Marcus Bentley has called out Channel 5’s first CBB line-up as the WORST EVER

Replying to a Twitter follower who stated he didn’t enjoy Channel 5’s first CBB line-up, he claimed: ‘Yes the first line up on 5 was c**p!’

Channel 5 mixed things up in 2011 when they took the reins of the show, by airing a summer edition of CBB before the civilian version.

While Channel 4 had previously broadcast the civilian series in the warmer months and the celebrity incarnation in January, Channel 5 ended up producing two CBB series a year, with regular BB sandwiched between.

The CBB 8 line-up saw TOWIE starlet Amy Childs, X Factor twins Jedward, reality personality Kerry Katona and actor Lucien Laviscount congregate for the show.

The line-up: It included the likes of X Factor twins Jedward

The line-up: It included the likes of X Factor twins Jedward

‘C**p!’ The voiceover star, whose famous drawl has navigated the surveillance reality show since its debut in 2000 on Channel 4, believes CBB 8 was the weakest in terms of casting

They were joined by politician’s wife Sally Bercow, model Bobby Sabel and Hollywood actresses Pamela Bach-Hasselhoff and Tara Reid.

Tara and Jedward famously struck up a surprising friendship, and the trio have even been in lockdown together in the US during the COVID-19 crisis. 

Rounding things up were PR agent Darryn Lyons – famous for his bizarre fake abs – and eventual winner Paddy Doherty, who starred in Big Fat Gypsy Weddings.

But this line-up seemingly didn’t float Marcus’ boat, despite it marking the show’s triumphant return after Channel 4 seemingly pronounced it dead.

Taking part: The CBB 8 line-up saw TOWIE starlet Amy Childs join Jedward in the house

Taking part: The CBB 8 line-up saw TOWIE starlet Amy Childs join Jedward in the house

Joining in: Singer Kerry Katona and actor Lucien Laviscount also appeared

Joining in: Singer Kerry Katona and actor Lucien Laviscount also appeared

Co-starring: They were joined by politician's wife Sally Bercow [pictured], model Bobby Sabel and Hollywood actresses Pamela Bach-Hasselhoff and Tara Reid

Co-starring: They were joined by politician’s wife Sally Bercow [pictured], model Bobby Sabel and Hollywood actresses Pamela Bach-Hasselhoff and Tara Reid

In 2010, Channel 4 aired CBB 7 – which saw Alex Reid crowned winner – in January, followed by regular Big Brother 11. 

Josie Gibson won that and was surprised, on exit, to learn that winning the series granted her immediate re-entry to the house for the last ever Channel 4 offering – Ultimate Big Brother.

This brought back a mixture of iconic housemates – both from civilian and celebrity versions of the show – to co-exist for one last season.

Rounding things up: PR agent Darryn Lyons - famous for his bizarre fake abs - and eventual winner Paddy Doherty, who starred in Big Fat Gypsy Weddings, also featured

Rounding things up: PR agent Darryn Lyons – famous for his bizarre fake abs – and eventual winner Paddy Doherty, who starred in Big Fat Gypsy Weddings, also featured

Josie dropped out of this relatively early, upset by being placed into a house of ‘famous people’ when she wasn’t one.

The eventual winner was Brian Dowling, who went on to host Channel 5’s Big Brother until he was replaced with Emma Willis.

The nostalgia trip comes as E4 celebrates Big Brother: Best Shows Ever – a 10-part re-airing of Davina McCall and Rylan Clark-Neal’s favourite ever episodes.

Friends forever: Tara and Jedward famously struck up a surprising friendship, and the trio have even been in lockdown together in the US during the COVID-19 crisis

Friends forever: Tara and Jedward famously struck up a surprising friendship, and the trio have even been in lockdown together in the US during the COVID-19 crisis

Iconic: Fans relived the duet between Ulrika Jonsson and the late Verne Troyer during a shopping task from the sixth celebrity edition in 2009 on Wednesday's Big Brother Best Shows Ever

Iconic: Big Brother fans relived the duet between Ulrika Jonsson and the late Verne Troyer from the sixth celebrity edition in 2009 on Wednesday’s Best Shows Ever

Fans relived the iconic duet between Ulrika Jonsson and the late Verne Troyer during a shopping task from the sixth celebrity edition in 2009 on Wednesday night’s show – leaving them emotional.

The TV presenter, 52, and the Austin Powers star, who passed away in April 2018 aged 49, transformed into Diana Ross and Lionel Richie as they belted out the lyrics to Endless Love.

Viewers were left feeling emotional as they lauded the Gladiators host for helping the shy actor perform their rendition in front of their fellow housemates.

Big Brother: Best Shows Ever continues at 9PM on E4.