HE’S famous for his monster Chinese takeaways – now Big John is bringing “the BOSH” to the box after bagging his first reality TV series.
The viral sensation has proved such a smash hit online with his loveable personality that telly bosses were keen to snap him up.
Big John has announced a brand new fly on the wall seriesCredit: Getty
Meet The Fishers will air on Paramount later this yearCredit: ©Meet The Fishers S1 – 2026/Objective Entertainment/Paramount Global
Now, the Essex dad-of-four, 52, has landed a six-part series with a top broadcaster.
Coming to Paramount+ later this year, Meet The Fishers follows John and his family as they reveal how he and what life is like behind the videos.
Big John revealed the news this morning in a video as he unveiled another huge Chinese spread.
Viewers will meet John’s wife Charlotte and their brood, including boxing champ Johnny, aka the
Fans will also meet Big John’s son, Will, who helps run his dad’s accounts, and the star’s other children: Henry and Hetty.
Speaking about the new reality series, Big John said: “If you’d told me a few years ago that our daft videos and family chaos would lead to our own Paramount+ series, I’d never have believed you.
“We can’t wait to let people into the loud, funny and real-life madness of the Fisher household.”
The six-part series is set to air on Paramount+ in the UK, US, Australia, and Canada.
Big John found fame during lockdown while working as a meat and cheese wholesaler, sharing ordinary family videos online.
At a time when the family was struggling financially and on the brink of losing their house, one video changed everything.
Fans will be introduced to Big John’s wife CharlotteCredit: Instagram
Big John announced the reality show to fans on social mediaCredit: Instagram
John’s son filmed him unveiling a huge Chinese takeaway to the family, and the clip went viral, racking up more than 150 million views worldwide.
The clip wasn’t even meant for the public, but it catapulted the Fishers into internet stardom.
Now Big John racks up millions of clicks and tours the country for meet-and-greets with his fans.
He’s built a global army of “Bosh Soldiers”, flying to fan events in New York, LA and Sydney with hundreds queuing for selfies with the Boshfather.
Last summer he hit the headlines after near his Essex home.
Big John posted calm videos, urging locals to look after each other and keep the peace.
Fans hailed him as the voice of reason, praising his measured tone during the chaos.
In a viral clip, Big John said: “Don’t go out and riot, stay in and have a big **** off Chinese.”
He added: “Let’s not destroy our own communities… Bosh.”
Meet The Fishers drops on Paramount+ later this year.
Big John and his family shot the stardom during lockdownCredit: Instagram
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