Big Brother returns for its 2026 series with a secret housemate mole twist.

Before becoming the secret mole, Tays was part of The Bov Boys creator group and had already spent 24 hours inside the Big Brother house during a livestreamed takeover.
Philip said he would support housemates even during disagreements, describing himself as “a very good friend, but a very bad enemy,” and warning that he is not afraid to call people out publicly.
Harry said his main motivation was the experience of living with people from different backgrounds, rather than the money; he also joked that he would use some winnings to remove an unwanted inner-bicep tattoo.
Yasmin said she wants to use the prize money to help her single mother, who raised six children, achieve financial security and independence.
Big Brother returned to ITV2 and ITVX for 2026 with seven housemates moving in under one major twist: a secret mole hidden among them. Streamer Michael Taylor, known online as Tays, entered the house disguised as a regular contestant while secretly tasked with fooling the other players for about a week, Media Mole reported. Hosts AJ Odudu and Will Best are leading the series, which promises extended gameplay with daily tasks, nominations, and live evictions.
The initial lineup includes Yasmin, Harry, Chelsey, Philip, Lynx, Charlotte, and Pauline — each with different goals for winning. Charlotte, an 18-year-old student from Oxford, called herself confident and unconventional. Philip emphasized his directness and willingness to be a loyal friend. Harry aimed to bring light-hearted energy to the house. Most housemates said they'd use any prize money to support family, invest in property, or help loved ones achieve financial security.
Before entering as a mole, Michael Taylor — known as Tays to his streaming followers — was already familiar with the Big Brother house. The creator spent 24 hours inside during a livestreamed takeover event, Media Mole noted. His task is to hide his role from other housemates for roughly one week before his identity gets revealed. This twist sets up early drama and confusion as genuine contestants try to figure out who can be trusted.
Charlotte, 18, from Oxford, says she's confident and unconventional — the kind of person ready to stir things up. Philip took a different approach, emphasizing loyalty and directness. He described himself as "a very good friend, but a very bad enemy," and warned housemates he isn't afraid to call people out publicly, Media Mole reported. Both contestants suggested early conflict and strong personalities could define the season.
Harry told organizers his main motivation wasn't prize money but the experience of living with people from different backgrounds. He joked he might use some winnings to remove an unwanted inner-bicep tattoo. Yasmin, meanwhile, emphasized her bubbly and straightforward personality while acknowledging her messiness could frustrate housemates. She wants to use prize money to help her single mother — who raised six children alone — achieve financial security and independence, Media Mole stated.
The housemates' plans for winnings reveal their priorities beyond entertainment. Some aim to invest in property or savings. Others want to support family members or contribute to charity. Charlotte said she'd use funds to help cover the cost of prosthetic legs. These personal stakes suggest housemates entered with genuine motivations — building relationships, gaining experience, and achieving real-life goals rather than chasing fame alone.
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