Just what you need to watch this morning.

A former Big Brother contestant has been chosen as a candidate for Plaid Cymru in next year’s Welsh Assembly elections.

The Big Brother, Big Sister programme provides ‘older sibling’ mentors to thousands of troubled children in Ireland. It is a rewarding relationship for both parties, but more volunteers are needed, says Elizabeth O’Neill.

It looks like the former Tallafornia star took no time in getting back to his pre-Big Brother gig - Stripping.

Here's what to look out for on the box tonight.

Or would you face the chop within the first hour like poor Simon?

As ‘Big Brother’ returns to TV screens tomorrow, Ed Power ponders which Irish celebrities would star in the long-running reality show

According to her bio, Jade doesn’t believe in monogamy and follows a polyamorous lifestyle.

A senior garda warns addict injecting centres are a legal minefield, a shellfish harvesting company is warning it will seek millions of euro in compensation if Irish Water proceeds with the construction of a new water treatment plant and we conduct a poll to see if our readers think a motorway between Limerick and Cork is needed. Just some of the latest and most read stories on irishexaminer.com.

Cringe!!

The launch show: ‘Big Brother: Timebomb’ kicks off on Tuesday May 12 at 9pm on 3e with a simulcast on TV3 from 10pm – 11pm.

Brian Dowling thinks 'Big Brother' needs to be "more controversial".

Talks between the company that owns the rights to 'Big Brother' and Channel Five are reported to have stalled.

Brian Dowling was crowned 'Ultimate Big Brother' winner as the long-running reality television show said goodbye to Channel 4.

‘Ultimate Big Brother’ contestant Nadia was reportedly rushed to hospital after trying to commit suicide.

Irish contestant Brian Dowling is the bookies' favourite to take the 'Ultimate Big Brother' crown tonight as Channel 4 waves goodbye to the long-running reality show.

Michelle Bass, "nasty" Nick Bateman and Vanessa Feltz will have their 'Big Brother' futures decided during a double eviction today.

Two housemates will leave the Big Brother house on Friday in a double eviction, it was revealed tonight.

Ulrika Jonsson broke down in the 'Ultimate Big Brother' house after receiving bad news from the outside world.

The 'Big Brother' big mouths go to battle today as rapper Coolio and racing pundit John McCririck face eviction.

'Big Brother' winner Josie Gibson quit the show this afternoon after moaning that she has had enough.

'Big Brother' divorcees Chantelle and Preston were reunited tonight as they joined the all-star line-up for the final series.

Josie was tonight revealed as the winner of the 11th and final series of Big Brother.

Former ‘Big Brother’ contestants are being given the opportunity to re-enter the house.

The 'Big Brother' housemates will tonight be told one of them will be given a free ticket to the final – and they will have to choose that lucky person themselves.

Mario saved himself from eviction from the 'Big Brother' house for the second week running after winning a memory task.

Sam has been punished by 'Big Brother' for talking about the outside world.

Rachel has become the seventh housemate to be booted off 'Big Brother'.

John James and Josie were banned from being in the same room by Big Brother.

Steve broke down in tears as he received his video message from his family last night.

'Big Brother' housemates face a tough task tonight - ignoring Jedward.

'Big Brother' housemate Andrew will be facing the public vote for eviction this Friday, after being put up for the chop by ex-serviceman amputee Steve.

Army veteran Steve is among four 'Big Brother' housemates taking part in the 'Save and Replace' task today in a bid to avoid facing the public vote this week.

John James tried to run away from the Big Brother house this afternoon, but returned after a few minutes.

Jedward are to perform for the ‘Big Brother’ house next week.

Three new wannabes have entered the 'Big Brother' house after housemates were forced to choose them out of a possible six.

'Big Brother' contestant Keeley was being treated in hospital today after she was forced to leave the house following a nasty fall – and could be out for another day.

Caoimhe has quit 'Big Brother' this afternoon.

Ife became the latest Big Brother housemate to be evicted tonight.

Caoimhe won the Save and Replace task and chose Mario to face eviction from the Big Brother house this week along with Ife and Corin.

Three new contestants are due to land in the Big Brother house tonight – two of whom are already familiar faces to the housemates.

The ‘Big Brother’ housemates will be able to watch today’s England World Cup match against Germany.

Former 'Big Brother' contestant Govan has admitted that he is bisexual.

The 'Big Brother' housemates are to take on Germany today in a penalty shootout in a bid to win the chance to watch tomorrow's World Cup match.