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<\/p>\nBig Brother fans are not too happy over a big change to the show – so much so they\u2019ve threatened not to tune in. <\/p>\n
The iconic series makes its epic return to ITV screens on Sunday evening (October 8). Fronted by AJ Odudu and Will Best, the programme welcomes a brand new batch of housemates moving into the famous house.<\/p>\n
And on Friday (October 6) the nation was finally treated to a first look at the new crib. The snazzy eco-friendly house boasts a huge living room and extravagant outside space – complete with a legendary jacuzzi. <\/p>\n
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However, ahead of the first show, it seems people are gutted that bosses have scrapped the \u201cbest part\u201d of the programme. And some once-loyal fans claim they won't be watching the new series.<\/p>\n
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According to reports, the show has axed the iconic smoking area. Past series included a smoking area in the garden – where a lot of the drama and gossip went down. But this year\u2019s housemates instead have a closed-off room to smoke with no cameras, bar a microphone. <\/p>\n
Hearing the news, fans were fuming over the change. Rushing over to X, formerly known as Twitter, one person penned: \u201cThe fact that Big Brother won\u2019t have a smoking area is a crime against humanity.\u201d<\/p>\n
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Someone else added: \u201cThe smoking area was the best part of Big Brother. Everyone would sit there at night and talk pure s***e for hours.\u201d<\/p>\n
A third chimed in and proclaimed: \u201cNot sure this is a good idea as the smoking area is where we got most of the gossip.\u201d Another fan quipped: \u201cGutted won\u2019t be watching now.\u201d <\/p>\n
Echoing their thoughts, a fifth penned: \u201cI\u2019m so disappointed in @ITV for not including a smoking area in Big Brother the best gossip and deep chats happen over a cuppa and a fag.\u201d A sixth agreed: \u201cBig brother without the smoking area loses so much. Not looking forward to it as much now."<\/p>\n
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On Friday (October 6), Good Morning Britain's showbiz correspondent Richard Arnold gave fans a look inside the house. He shared with viewers that "the living area is absolutely vast. There are two huge sofas, it\u2019s the biggest communal area that I\u2019ve ever seen in a Big Brother house over the years.\u201d<\/p>\n
The TV star also explained how the show's commitment to sustainability has had an impact on the interior design of this year's house, Richard said: "There\u2019s a bath on a plinth. Initially they were going to have a clear bath but it would have to come from China and the key message here in the house this year is sustainability."<\/p>\n
Richard also showed viewers a water tank that will collect rainwater, "which undoubtedly ends up in the jacuzzi." Continuing his tour the raving reporter said: "The diary room is a sight to behold, it's the biggest chair that I\u2019ve ever seen." He also revealed there's an off-camera smoking area and an outdoor fireplace, which this year\u2019s participants will occupy from Sunday.<\/p>\n
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