Big Brother house ‘locked down’ as security alert sparks panic on ITV show
The Big Brother house was locked down and the housemates ordered to remain indoors when a security risk rocked the security teams working around the TV studios.
The hit reality show returned to screens after being revived by ITV less than a week ago - but was thrown into chaos after a security breach sparked alarm. Worried staff confronted a man who had a drone and was attempting to fly the device over the protective walls around the iconic house.
The man reportedly claimed that he had hacked the radio systems of the Big Brother set and had been listening to conversations between the crew. Bosses behind the scenes were said to be alarmed and stunned by the man’s claims and acted fast to prevent him reaching the set.
However, when security were called to the scene, the man reportedly refused to leave the area. A source told The Sun that the man argued: “I will defend myself” while continuing to refuse to leave.
The Big Brother house was locked down after a security risk at the filming set (ITV/REX/Shutterstock)It is unclear exactly when the incident took place and how long the Big Brother compound was put on lockdown - however The Sun's report also claims the man in question was identified as a YouTube star. A Big Brother spokesperson told the Mirror: “We have robust and rigorous security measures in place across our site for the safety of the Big Brother house, production team and Housemates. Safety and welfare is always a priority.”
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Big Brother has faced breaches in the past - including in 2018 when YouTubers Ally Law and Ryan Taylor broke into the compound and filmed themselves behind the scenes. Footage captured by the intruders showed them getting close to oblivious housemates while they scurried around behind two-way mirrors.
While back in 2010, housemates were anxious when they were called by Big Brother to return indoors if they were outside in the garden. The contestants at the time, including Sov and Jonas, feared there was a security breach - although Big Brother later told Nicola that the order to go indoors was due to "maintenance" needs.
In the 2013 season, tennis balls with messages written on them were batted into the Big Brother garden, sparking surprise among the housemates. And other incidents in the past have included members of the public shouting information from the outside world loud enough for contestants in the garden to hear.
While communication with the outside world has been a founding rule of Big Brother since it first appeared on screens back in 2000, the 2023 season has seen changes made to the rules in an effort to safeguard contestants while they are in the show. New rules state that those competing on the show need to be under a social media block - and family and friends are unable to run their socials while they compete in the show.
As ITV's Duty of Care shares: "Housemates and their family and friends will be asked not to post any content on their individual social accounts for the duration of their time in the House. A 'Social Media Blackout'."
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