BIG BROTHER 2026 has delivered one of the most explosive, talked-about series since the reality juggernaut was revived on ITV.
Between tense confrontations, family visit bombshells, and shock backdoor evictions, fans have been glued to their screens.
bosses have lined up Big Brother: The Reunion, the official post-series showdown.
But while devotees are eager to watch the dust settle, questions are already swirling around the schedule and why from the reunion sofa.
Here is everything you need to know about when the reunion show airs and what is behind the cast attendance drama.
Which cast members are not attending the reunion?
While the majority of the 2026 cast are expected to return, at least one major housemate has confirmed they will not be attending.
Philip Regan, a content creator from Liverpool widely known online as the Queen of Scotty Road, is.
He was evicted alongside Rhianna in a double eviction on October 30.
Regan has chosen to skip the reunion following after his eviction.
His management team released a statement addressing concerns regarding his mental health and wellbeing, explaining that they are prepared to involve the police to protect him.
Regan was booed by the live studio audience during his eviction interview, which reportedly left him unwilling to make further public appearances.
Some viewers have accused him of dodging the reunion to in the house, such as calling fellow housemate Rochelle “mutton dressed as lamb” in his launch video.
There are also reports that Michael Taylor, who entered the house as an undercover mole named Tays at the start of the series, will not be taking part.
Fans have also questioned whether near-finalist Omar El Mayer will face the public at the reunion due to on the show.
But show bosses are reportedly keen for Omar to attend to .
When does the Big Brother 2026 reunion air?
Big Brother: The Reunion is scheduled to air on Friday, November 6.
The one-off programme will broadcast on and at 9pm, running for 60 minutes
It , where the winner of the 2026 series will be crowned.
Hosts AJ Odudu and are returning to front the special, which is set against the backdrop of the house.
The reunion was commissioned by ITV following a surge in ratings, with the 2026 series racking up over 37million streams on ITVX.
Producers have promised a night filled with revelations, unfinished business and drama as the housemates look back on their time in the compound.
