The Big Brother Australia reboot is set to premiere on Sunday night.
But ahead of the launch there are concerns production is in turmoil and the house may not yet be fully completed.
An insider exclusively told Daily Mail that construction of the new house at Dreamworld is reportedly behind schedule, with key areas of the property still unfinished.
‘Huge issues with the Big Brother house build – backyard not even done. Production are freaking out it’s not going to be ready before Sunday,’ the insider began.
They added the setback was due to budget cuts, with Channel Ten not wanting to go overboard with spending until they know the revived series will rate well.
The insider added that an onsite rehearsal was held this week with new presenter Mel Tracina to maximise the chances of things running smoothly during the live premiere on Sunday.
The Big Brother Australia reboot is set to premiere on Sunday – amid concerns the production is in turmoil and the house is not yet fully completed. Pictured: Series host Mel Tracina
An insider exclusively told Daily Mail that construction of the new house at Dreamworld is reportedly behind schedule, with key areas of the property still unfinished. Pictured
An incomplete house could be disastrous for the show, as the contestants would be forced to navigate unfinished areas, potentially creating awkward on-screen moments that could derail the live broadcast.
However, Channel Ten refuted suggestions that work was behind schedule, telling Daily Mail the Gold Coast share house would look ‘amazing’.
‘Anyone with questions about the show should know that nothing gets past Big Brother. The house is looking incredible, and will be ready for its 12 new tenants this weekend,’ a network spokesperson said.
‘From lush loungerooms to boujee breakout spaces, a kitsch kitchen and statement Diary Room chair, the house is going to amaze housemates and viewers alike.’
They also promised the show would deliver some playful twists for viewers.
‘The only thing we can’t share? Rumours that there’s a “secret room” somewhere in the house! To find out more, watch on Sunday as Big Brother reveals all.’
The reboot has already attracted huge interest from the public.
More than 20,000 applications were received, with hopeful housemates from across the country – including a surge in Gen Z entrants – all vying for a spot.
They added that the setback was due to budget cuts, with Channel Ten not wanting to go overboard with spending until they knew the series would rate well
The insider also said an onsite rehearsal was held this week with new presenter Mel Tracina, to maximise the chances of things running smoothly during the live premiere on Sunday night
‘This year’s group is one of the most diverse and dynamic line-ups Big Brother has ever seen,’ a production source told Daily Mail.
But the stakes remain high.
Big Brother hasn’t aired on 10 since its original 2001 – 2008 run, which sparked a frenzy among fans and bumper ratings.
It then shifted to Nine from 2012 – 2014 and Seven from 2020 – 2023 before once again getting the axe.
Ten is banking on nostalgia to bring viewers back, promising live nominations, live evictions and a 24-hour streaming feed online.
However, industry observers remain divided.
Reality TV commentator Adrian Falk told Daily Mail in September that the format may struggle to win over young audiences.
‘What Ten don’t seem to realise is that the young audience doesn’t watch TV. Free-to-air viewers are older – they’re not going to care about kids being locked up in a house.’
But with the live format returning and a fan-driven casting twist, the network insists the magic of the early 2000s can be recaptured.
‘This year, Big Brother is going to be more bingeable than ever before, with a 24-hour live stream available online via 10 streaming,’ a spokesperson said.
Big Brother 2025 will premiere on Sunday, 9 November at 7pm on Channel Ten.
