Tiffany Pollard, best known to fans as New York, is reportedly set to return to the Big Brother UK house as a guest housemate bringing her larger-than-life personality back to British television.

According to reports from The Sun, the American reality star will spend several nights in the house alongside the current civilian housemates. Her reported arrival follows appearances from former contestants Jedward and Gemma Collins, who have also returned to the famous house during the current series.

Although ITV has yet to publicly confirm the reported booking, the prospect of Pollard's return has generated excitement among fans familiar with her previous appearance on the programme.

Pollard became a reality television favourite after appearing on Celebrity Big Brother in 2016, where she finished in fourth place. Her time in the house produced one of the programme's most memorable moments when she mistakenly believed that fellow housemate David Gest had died. The confusion began after Angie Bowie told Pollard that David had died, referring to the death of musician David Bowie.

Pollard misunderstood the conversation and believed she was being told that Gest had passed away, sparking a dramatic reaction from the other contestants. The misunderstanding became one of the most widely remembered moments in the show's history and helped cement Pollard's status as a reality television icon. Pollard also famously clashed with Gemma Collins during their time on Celebrity Big Brother, with their disagreement over designer shoes becoming another memorable moment from the series.

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Her outspoken personality and confrontational exchanges with other housemates also made her a central figure in the 2016 series. Pollard's reported return comes as the current series continues to introduce familiar faces to the civilian housemates. Her previous appearance demonstrated her willingness to speak her mind, and viewers will be watching to see how she interacts with the current cast. Reports suggest that Pollard could challenge some of the current housemates during her stay, although the precise nature of her role and any planned tasks have not been officially confirmed.

Unlike a traditional contestant competing throughout the series, Pollard is reportedly expected to make a temporary appearance as a guest housemate.

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The reported booking is part of a wider trend in the current series, which has welcomed back recognisable personalities from the programme's history. Jedward and Gemma Collins have already made guest appearances, giving longtime viewers an opportunity to revisit familiar personalities while introducing the current housemates to some of the show's most recognisable former stars.

The returns have also created opportunities for new interactions between celebrities and contestants who may have watched their original appearances years earlier. With Pollard reportedly next in line, fans will be hoping for the same unpredictable conversations and memorable moments that made her 2016 appearance so popular.

According to reports published on Friday, 23 October 2026, Pollard is expected to enter the Big Brother UK house next week for a temporary stay. However, an exact arrival date, the length of her appearance and the details of any tasks have not been officially confirmed by ITV.

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