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Big Brother Australia Returns to Channel 10 in 2025

The iconic reality show Big Brother Australia is making a comeback on Channel 10 with an exciting new season. The premiere date and contestant details are highly anticipated by fans.

Contestant Diversity and Details

Host Mel Tracina shared insights about the upcoming contestants, revealing a broad age range “across five decades.” She described the lineup as diverse, including “a grandmother, a single mum, a barber, and a self-confessed bogan.” The cast features both blue-collar and white-collar workers.

“We have blue-collar workers and white-collar workers. We have a diverse range.” – Mel Tracina

Show History and Revival

Big Brother Australia first aired in 2001 and ran for eight seasons until 2008. It was revived by Channel Nine in 2012 for three seasons, then shifted to Channel Seven for five seasons. The show was canceled in 2024 due to low ratings.

On September 16, 2024, Network 10 announced the series would return with a fresh approach.

Unique Appeal of Big Brother

Mel highlighted what makes the show distinctive, explaining that participants do not need to meet rigid criteria.

“You don’t need to fit certain criteria to be in the house.”
“You don’t need to be physically or mentally strong, like you would [on] Survivor. You don’t need to be single, like you would on MAFS.” – Mel Tracina

Author's summary: Big Brother Australia returns to Channel 10 in 2025 with a diverse cast spanning five decades, promising an inclusive and fresh season unlike any reality show.

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