In a stunning move that changes everything, Big Brother UK has announced that two previously eliminated housemates will be returning to the house. Hosts AJ Odudu and Will Best revealed the game-changing twist during the live eviction show on Friday, October 10, confirming the return of familiar faces who “may have gone too soon.”
The Announcement That Changed the Game
The major twist was unveiled after the eviction of Cameron B, the fourth contestant to leave the house this season. With the housemates expecting business as usual, hosts AJ Odudu and Will Best dropped the bombshell that will redefine the competition.
Will Best told viewers, “Now it’s finally time to reveal next week’s game-changing twist.” AJ Odudu added to the suspense, announcing, “Next Friday, two more late arrivals will go into the Big Brother house and they’re not just any late arrivals.”
Will explained the core of the twist: “Two former housemates who may have gone too soon will be going back through those doors.”
How the Secret Room Twist Works
The standard nomination process has been completely overhauled for this dramatic twist. Housemates will nominate as they normally would, believing that the public will then vote to evict one of the nominated contestants. However, in a clever deception, viewers will actually be voting to choose which nominated housemate gets fake-evicted and moved to a secret room.
This secretly relocated housemate won’t be alone. They will be joined by two former contestants making their return to the game. The trio will monitor everything happening in the main house while planning their next moves.
As AJ Odudu revealed, “They’ll be living with two former housemates.” Will Best added that the returning players “will watch all the goings-on in the house before they rejoin them, and they’re gonna have secret tasks. They’re gonna be up to no good!”
Fan Theories and Speculations Run Wild
Since the announcement, viewers have been scrambling to predict which eliminated housemates might be returning. The phrase “left too soon” has sparked particular interest, with fans looking at early evictees from both the current season and previous years.
Many viewers immediately thought of Emily Hewertson, who holds the unfortunate distinction of being evicted on the very first night of the current series. Others speculated about Gani Khan, the pizza shop manager who was the second contestant eliminated by public vote.
One fan posted on social media, “I think Emily will be one of them… and then someone else who didn’t leave via public vote from another series?” Another viewer simply asked, “Emily is coming back isn’t she?”
Some eagle-eyed fans noticed unusual social media activity from Farida Khalifa, a makeup artist from Wolverhampton who was the first person voted out of the 2023 series. Her Twitter account was suddenly locked, leading to speculation about her potential return. One fan noted, “Farida’s Twitter page has been locked. She’s going back in!”
A History of Surprises and Drama
This isn’t the first unexpected turn this season. The series has already seen its fair share of shocking moments, including the early eviction of Emily Hewertson on the first night and the removal of George Gilbert by producers for breaking rules regarding “unacceptable language and behaviour.”
The current season of Big Brother UK launched on September 28, 2025, with an extended seven-week run on ITV2 and ITVX. AJ Odudu and Will Best returned as hosts, guiding viewers through what has proven to be one of the most unpredictable seasons yet.
The show’s companion program, Big Brother: Late & Live, continues to provide nightly analysis and behind-the-scenes content, with celebrity panelists including JoJo Siwa, Oti Mabuse, and David Potts contributing to the discussions.
Mixed Reactions from Former Contestants
The announcement of returning housemates has generated mixed reactions. While most fans are excited about the dramatic potential, some former contestants have expressed relief at not being involved.
Former housemate Martha Jones took to social media to address the speculation, stating, “Big Brother, can you please announce who’s going back into the house. Sick of being tagged in edits and getting hate comments of people saying they don’t want it to be me.” She clarified, “It’s not me.”
The upcoming Friday episode promises to deliver one of the most dramatic moments of the season as the returning housemates reenter the game. With the secret room twist allowing evicted players to monitor their former competitors, the dynamics in the house are set for a major shakeup.
As Will Best declared when announcing the twist, “We did say the game is changing, people, and changing it is.”
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Credits: The Sun, Digital Spy, Bristol Post
