Big Brother will return to its original home in Australia on Channel 10 next year, the network announced at its upfront event on Monday.
Big Brother first ran on Channel 10 in 2001, and ran for eight seasons before finishing in 2008. It then moved to Nine four years later, where it ran for three seasons. In 2020, Big Brother moved to Seven, where it lasted for five seasons before it was cancelled due to poor ratings after last year.
“10 welcomes Big Brother home to the network that first introduced this reality TV juggernaut to Australian audiences,” the broadcaster said in a statement. “Expect the authentic, OG show you fell in love with all those years ago, including live nominations, live evictions, a brand-new home, engaging housemates and non-stop hijinks.”
Mel Tracina, best-known as the entertainment correspondent on Ten’s The Cheap Seats, will be the host of the rebooted series.
“I was one of the millions of Aussies captivated by Big Brother when it launched on Channel 10 in the early noughties,” Tracina said.
Also announced was the return of live 24-hour streaming on the show, bringing new eyes to the most famous house in Australia.
“With 24-hour live streaming, live nominations and live evictions, viewers won’t dare miss a moment of the drama as it all unfolds in real time. Get ready Australia – Big Brother is watching.”
