Comedian Michael McIntyre has branded Big Brother ‘a load of nonsense’ despite presenting the shows spin off Big Brother’s Big Mouth last year.

Michael told The Sun: “I’m not a fan of Big Brother.

“I’m pleased I’m able to say that now, because last year I had a brief stint hosting the Big Brother’s Big Mouth vehicle.

“I didn’t like it at all, I hated it. I thought it was absolute nonsense.

“I think it’s terrible, it really is. I think it’s really dead that format now. I’d be surprised if they can resurrect it.”

Michael then got stuck into the housemates, saying:

“They have weird philosophies on life, like, ‘If you’ve got something to say, say it to my face’.

“I don’t understand that – if someone’s got something negative to say, say it way behind my back please, nowhere near my face.

“The last thing I need is people getting in my face and slagging me off.

“They say, ‘You’re coming in with a game plan’. It’s a game show with a prize, of course you’ve got a game plan!”

A C4 insider said: “He’s entitled to his opinion – but he’s certainly changed his tune from last year.”