Big Brother is officially returning to Channel 10 this November – and despite whispers of delays, the network has hit back at claims the reboot is under threat.
Insiders alleged construction of the new house at Dreamworld was running behind schedule, with materials scarce and corners being cut.
But 10 has shut down the speculation, insisting everything is running to plan.
‘Anyone with questions about the show should know that nothing gets past Big Brother. The house is well underway and looking amazing, and Big Brother has been busy choosing the perfect housemates,’ a network spokesperson said.
‘As for any rumours? It’s all gossip, and you know what Big Brother thinks of troublemakers.’
They also confirmed the build is not only on track, but ahead of schedule.
Big Brother is officially returning to Channel 10 this November – and despite whispers of delays, the network has hit back at claims the reboot is under threat. (Pictured: Host Mel Tracina)
Insiders alleged construction of the new house at Dreamworld (pictured) was running behind schedule, with materials scarce and corners being cut
‘The Big Brother House will be ready to welcome its new tenants in November,’ the spokesperson added.
Far from being in crisis, the reboot has already attracted huge interest from the public.
More than 20,000 applications have been received, with hopeful housemates from across the country – including a surge of Gen Z entrants – all vying for a spot.
‘Casting of the housemates is almost complete,’ a production source told Daily Mail.
‘This year’s group is one of the most diverse and dynamic line-ups Big Brother has ever seen.’
And in a bold twist, viewers will also have a say in who makes the final cut, with Channel 10 outsourcing part of the audition process to the audience.
Fans will watch YouTube audition tapes and vote on their favourites – under the slogan: You’re in control.
‘The build has been delayed,’ one well-placed network source said. ‘There’s a real scramble to get it finished and the word is that some of the materials they originally wanted simply aren’t available’
The stakes remain high. Big Brother hasn’t aired on 10 since its original 2001-2008 run, which sparked fan frenzy and bumper ratings.
It then shifted to Nine from 2012-2014 and Seven from 2020-2023 before being axed again.
Now, 10 is banking on nostalgia to bring viewers back, promising live nominations, live evictions and a 24-hour streaming feed online.
Industry observers remain divided.
Reality TV commentator Adrian Falk told Daily Mail the format may struggle to win over young audiences.
‘What Channel 10 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,’ the spokesperson said.
Big Brother returns to Channel 10 this November.
