The UK entertainment scene is set to sparkle with the return of popular reality TV shows and the debut of international performances. From the highly anticipated "Celebrity Big Brother 2025" to the National Ballet of Japan's inaugural UK performance, there's much to look forward to.
"Celebrity Big Brother 2025" has returned, airing nightly on ITV1, ITVX, STV, and STV Player, with its live final scheduled for April 25 at 9pm. Hosted again by AJ Odudu and Will Best, the show features spin-offs including Late & Live and a nightly live stream. This year’s celebrity housemates include EastEnders star Patsy Palmer, Mickey Rourke, Jack P Shepherd, Olympic athlete Daley Thompson, and JoJo Siwa, among others. As of now, Chesney, Chris, Danny, Donna, Jack, and JoJo are the six finalists competing for the top prize. The house has moved to a new location, and viewers can connect with the show through behind-the-scenes content and late-night coverage. Previous winner David Potts won the 2024 season. The show continues to gain popularity, with over 100 million streams on ITVX, and features include exclusive interviews with evictees and commentary from hosts and guest celebrities.
In the realm of dance, the National Ballet of Japan is making its UK debut with a performance of "Giselle" at London's Royal Opera House from July 24 to 27, 2025. This marks the first appearance by the Tokyo-based company in Britain. The production is directed by Miyako Yoshida, a former Royal Ballet dancer originally from Japan, who became artistic director of the National Ballet of Japan in 2020. Yoshida, who moved to the UK at age 17 and rose to prominence in the 1980s, expressed excitement about returning to London with her company. The National Ballet of Japan, also known as the New National Theatre Ballet, Tokyo, was established in 1997 and consists of 75 dancers. "Giselle," originally performed in 1841, is a classic romantic ballet that tells the story of a young peasant girl betrayed by a nobleman.
Additionally, the BBC has announced the upcoming series "The Celebrity Traitors," a spin-off of the popular reality television series "The Traitors." Set to premiere on BBC One in Autumn 2025, the show will be presented by Claudia Winkleman. Filming for the series began on April 22, 2025, at Ardross Castle and concluded the following month, consisting of nine episodes to air over three weeks. The 19 celebrities competing in the series were revealed on May 13, 2025, and include Alan Carr, Cat Burns, Celia Imrie, Charlotte Church, Clare Balding, David Olusoga, Joe Marler, Joe Wilkinson, Jonathan Ross, Kate Garraway, Lucy Beaumont, Mark Bonnar, Nick Mohammed, Niko Omilana, Paloma Faith, Ruth Codd, Stephen Fry, Tameka Empson, and Tom Daley.
These developments highlight the dynamic nature of the UK's entertainment industry, offering audiences a diverse array of content to enjoy in the coming months.
