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Big Brother to return in 2025 with some major changes including a new host replacing Sonia Kruger

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As an ardent fan of reality TV since the early 2000s, I couldn’t be more thrilled about the return of Big Brother to Channel Ten in 2025! Growing up with the original run on this network, I was among the countless Aussies who were enthralled by the drama, the intrigue, and the occasional bum dance.

Big Brother is set to return to Australian television screens in 2025.

In the early 2000s, a popular reality TV series, where contestants vied for the chance to remain in the house and earn cash prizes, achieved great acclaim on Channel Ten.

After that, the program shifted its network multiple times – initially moving to Channel Nine, followed by an updated version on Channel Seven.

Next year, the reality show is coming back to its roots at Channel 10, and we can expect it to closely resemble its initial structure once again.

In the upcoming series, instead of incorporating pre-recorded segments like previous ones, the housemates will be filmed live on camera.

Audience members can likewise anticipate real-time nominations and expulsions, as Channel Ten emphasizes their commitment to bringing back the original, classic version of the show that won your heart long ago.

In the upcoming season, the well-known broadcaster Mel Tracina will take over hosting duties for Big Brother, a role previously held by personalities such as Gretel Kileen and Sonia Kruger.

Prior to this job, Tracina, aged 34, had gained recognition for her work as a culture representative on the comedy talk show “The Cheap Seats,” which airs on Ten.

The new host declared, in a statement issued by Channel 10, that they were among the many Australians who found themselves spellbound by Big Brother when it initially aired on their channel during the early 2000s.

She expressed her enthusiasm about reinvigorating the initial essence of the series, recalling the devoted fan base it boasts, and mentioned that this revival won’t include elements like flip phones or iconic ‘bum dances,’ such as Sara-Marie Fedele’s famous routine from season one.

2003 saw the emergence of Reggie Bird, a two-time victor later on, who, together with Chrissie Swan as her runner-up, gained significant prominence, becoming two highly recognized women nationwide.

During the height of the program’s success, individuals like Reggie, Sara-Marie, and even one known as ‘Hotdogs’, gained widespread recognition across the country.

I can hardly contain my excitement as I find myself swept up in a whirlwind of fandom reminiscent of Beatlemania! Everyday Australians are suddenly the center of attention, swarmed by fans just like the Fab Four were back in the ’60s. It’s an exhilarating feeling that binds us all together as one passionate community!

Big Brother Australia’s original run on Ten ran for nine seasons from 2001-2008.

In the 2000s, it consistently drew approximately 1.4 million viewers for each episode, making it a significant anchor for the network.

The show took a break until 2012, when it was bought by Nine who redesigned the program, which continued for three seasons until 2020 when the ownership changed to Seven.

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2024-09-16 10:18

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