An average of 5.1million viewers tuned in to the Big Brother 10 launch show last night, according to unofficial overnight figures.

Rodrigo and Noirin have become the first two people to earn housemate status after they completed a task during the launch show.

Yep, it’s time! Sixteen men and women are about the embark on one hell of a journey — it’s the BB10 launch, and we’re covering it live!

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Channel 4 has confirmed that the tenth series of Big Brother will begin on Thursday June 4th, with a 90-minute launch show.

Preliminary Channel 4 schedules suggest that a live show may take place on June 5th, one day after Big Brother 10’s rumoured launch date. (Updated)