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ITV breaks silence as Celebrity Big Brother is ‘axed from ITV schedule’

Celebrity Big Brother has run for two series so far on ITV

Celebrity Big Brother 2026 has been dealt a major blow, just days after reports claiming its spin-off, Late and Live, has been axed.

The hit show has aired on ITV1 in the spring since its return in 2024. However, this could all be set to change.

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Celebrity Big Brother ‘axed’ from ITV 2026 spring schedule

Fans of CBB hoping to see the show on ITV this spring will be sorely disappointed. It has been announced that it has been removed from the spring 2026 schedules.

This decision has reportedly been made to make way for other already-commissioned programmes.

Since its return in 2024, Celebrity Big Brother has aired in the March-April slot on ITV1, debuting after the conclusion of Love Island: All Stars.

However, things will all change in 2026. Not only will it now air at a different time of the year, but it will also move to ITV2.

Speaking to The Sun, a source claimed: “

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Robert Emlyn Slater
Freelance Writer