Davina McCall ‘in talks to REVIVE Celebrity Big Brother in 2021’

Davina McCall is reportedly in talks to host a revival of Celebrity Big Brother in 2021.

Sources claim bosses are keen for the presenter, 52, to front a star-studded edition of the iconic reality show, following the success of its Best Shows Ever, which looked back at some of the series’ most iconic episodes.

Davina hosted Big Brother and its Celebrity spin-offs from 2000 to 2010, before the series was axed by Channel 4, and moved to Channel 5 in 2011.

Sources told The Daily Star on Sunday bosses at Channel 4 and Endemol are willing to pay Davina a huge sum to host the show again.

Emma Willis – who hosted Big Brother on Channel 5 – was reportedly considered, but bosses worried it would clash with her commitments for their other reality series The Circle.

An insider said: ‘Davina has been approached about the potential of returning to present Celebrity Big Brother again.

‘She is the undisputed queen of the show, so it would be a dream to have her back. They’re prepared to work everything around her if it means getting her on board. And of course, there will be a healthy pay cheque on offer.’

Noting that Davina’s decision to host the look-back series means she still loves the show, The source added: ‘Execs hope that means she’ll jump at the chance to present a revival if it happens.’

They added it’s likely any revival would air on E4 rather than the main channel.

MailOnline has contacted representatives for Channel 4 and Davina McCall for comment. 

Big Brother’s Best Shows Ever has been a surprise hit for E4 as Davina and Rylan Clark-Neal look back at some of the show’s most iconic episodes.

Along with various episodes from the civilian series, celebrity highlights have included George Galloway’s infamous cat impression, Jackie Stallone’s iconic entrance and Ulrika Jonsson’s toe-curling duet with Verne Troyer.

As well as hosting the main show, Davina also hosted spin-off Big Brother’s Big Mouth from 2009 to 2010.

Since ending her reign as host a decade ago, Davina has gone onto host an array of other shows, including Million Pound Drop, The Jump and Long Lost Family. 

During its time on Channel 5, viewership for series of Celebrity Big Brother seemed higher than that of the civilian series, especially given the star-studded editions were aired twice a year.