New Big Brother spin-off show in January

A new Big Brother spin-off show featuring celebrities and ordinary people will air in January.

Big Brother Celebrity Hijack will be shown on E4 and will replace Celebrity Big Brother, which has been given a break from its annual scheduling.

The programme will give celebrities the chance to take on the role of Big Brother in setting tasks and challenges for a set of "extremely talented but ordinary" people aged between 18 and 21.

None of the celebrities involved in the show have been revealed yet.

A show spokesperson told The Sun: "Viewers will be able to see the celebrities as they act as the voice of Big Brother.

"In addition, the stars will also help set tasks, make their own rules, and help cause havoc.

"The idea is to see how these gifted housemates, who have excelled in the real world, will cope under the guidance of Big Brother’s celebrity hijackers."