The doors to the Elstree Studios house have swung open one last time on Channel 5, marking a bittersweet beginning to . This series, which launched on September 14, 2018 , arrived with the heavy news that it would be the final series to air on the network. Hosted by the ever-stylish Emma Willis , the live launch introduced 14 brand-new housemates ready to "invade the nation's living rooms" for an eight-week stay. A Galactic New Look

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The Final Countdown: Big Brother UK Season 19 Live Launch Recap

During the live launch, 900 coins were dropped from the ceiling for the housemates to collect.

Before the launch, the public voted for their favorite housemate based only on basic stats. Sîan Hamshaw, a 25-year-old waitress from Barnsley, was chosen and began the game with 100 Big Coins.