TV presenter Emma Willis has said she is “thrilled” to be named as the new presenter of this year’s Big Brother.
The 37-year-old host of Big Brother’s Bit On The Side will replace former contestant Brian Dowling to front both Big Brother and Celebrity Big Brother on Channel 5. Dowling has been presenting the show for two years.
Willis, who is married to former Busted star Matt, said: "I'm a fan first and foremost so to be able to front the show is going to be amazing. Roll on the summer!"
Channel 5’s director of programmes, Ben Frow, said: “Emma is a natural on screen. She's made the spin-off show her own, and now the time is totally right for her to step up.
"I know she'll take Big Brother to the next level and I can't wait to see her dealing with the housemates - both famous and soon- to-be famous.
“I'd also like to thank Brian Dowling for doing such a sterling job over the last two years. He's been a big part of the success of the show and I wish him the very best."
Big Brother has been running for more than 10 years, and in 2011 moved from Channel 4 to Channel 5. It is due to return to our screens this summer.
