Rylan Clark-Neal has spiked hopes of Big Brotherâs return to TV with a cryptic tweet.
The former âBit On The Sideâ presenter gave a signal the reality show may have found a new home, after being axed from Channel 5 earlier this year.
The last series, which concluded earlier this month, was the final one to air on the network, having transferred from Channel 4 in 2011.
However, there have been conflicting reports about BBâs long-term future, with some claims Netflix is interested in acquiring the format, while others have claimed the show is dead in the water.
But after attending an Endemol Shine event on Thursday night, Rylan gave fans renewed hope it will be back.
He tweeted: âThank you @endemolshineuk for having me tonight. Merry Christmas u crazy lot xxxx.
âBig Brother is always watching....,â he added cryptically.
His comments led many to deduce it was an update on whether another broadcaster had picked up the rights to the show.
Channel 4 and Sky had previously ruled themselves out of picking up the show, while rumours it could be heading to ITV turned out to be unfounded when the broadcasterâs bid to buy Endemol Shine fell through.
Rylan had vowed ensure the show returned, telling the Daily Star earlier this month: âMy brain just doesnât understand that itâs not coming back.
âTo me, I canât understand that I have presented it for the last time, Itâs going to be majorly missed.
âAnd trust me, I am doing everything I can do in my power to get it back.â
The main showâs host Emma Willis has pledged her allegiance should it move to another broadcaster.
Speaking to Radio Times, she said: âWould I be a part of another âBig Brotherâ? Why wouldnât I? Iâve been a part of it for such a long time.
âAs long as diaries allowed for it and it was still the âBig Brotherâ I know and love, then yes.â