Big Brother 2026: Who will host? Simona Ventura or Ilary Blasi

The future of Mediaset's reality show after the closure of Big Brother VIP

With the conclusion of the Big Brother VIP (2026 edition ended in June), at Mediaset it's already time to decide the future of the longest-running reality show on Italian television. After the farewell to the VIP version, the most concrete hypothesis is that of a Big Brother One, which brings together the classic and celebrity formats in a single edition. And the guessing game for the hosting role has already begun: the two hottest names are Simona Ventura e Ilary Blasi.

Simona Ventura: Returning to Her Origins

Simona Ventura, born in 1965, has been associated with Big Brother since its inception. She hosted the series from 2001 to 2004, becoming the reality show's iconic face. In recent months, her name has returned to the news with a vengeance: after several stints on other networks, the host has repeatedly expressed her intention to return to Mediaset. The suggestion of a back to the origins It would be strong, and the possibility of seeing her back at the helm of Big Brother 2026 hasn't died down at all. According to some rumors, Ventura is already in contact with Mediaset executives about a possible agreement.

Ilary Blasi: Confirmation after Big Brother VIP

On the other side of the scale there is Ilary Blasi, 44 years old, who led the Big Brother Vip With great success in recent seasons. After the first two seasons as a commentator, Blasi won the hosting position and led Big Brother VIP to very positive ratings. Her experience managing the VIP cast also makes her a natural candidate for the unified version of the reality show. The 2026 edition of Big Brother VIP, which concluded in June, was the last: her professional future now hinges on Mediaset's choice for the program's new direction.

Mediaset is studying its strategy for Big Brother 2026.

The final decision is up to Mediaset, which is evaluating several options. On the one hand, Simona Ventura's return would bring a nostalgic feel and appeal to the reality show's historic audience. On the other, continuity with Ilary Blasi would ensure stability and an audience already devoted to her hosting. A dual-host arrangement, with both hosts alternating or co-hosting, is also not ruled out.

Filming for the new Big Brother is scheduled to begin inAutumn 2026 And the choice of host or hostess could come in the coming weeks. Reality fans are eagerly awaiting the official announcement, while the debate rages on social media: is Ventura or Blasi better?