Big Brother Criticized for Reusing Reality TV Stars
Channel Ten has faced backlash for casting reality TV veterans on its latest season of Big Brother. One of the housemates, Vincent—a 21-year-old barber from Victoria—was previously featured on the Grant Denyer-hosted game show Deal Or No Deal in 2024.
Vincent’s Game Show Appearance
During his appearance on Deal Or No Deal, Vincent was supported by his grandmother and shared that he was competing for his large family.
'There's 108 great-grandchildren in my family!'
The episode saw Vincent down to two cases—one containing $50,000 and the other $75—with a tense offer of $18,800 to walk away without opening them.
Return to Television
Fans quickly noticed Vincent’s return as a housemate on the Big Brother 2025 reboot, which premiered on Sunday night. Social media erupted with reactions to his reappearance.
- 'Omgg I remember him lmaoo, someone posted him on TikTok and the girls were going absolutely feral over him. Knew I recognised him,' one person wrote.
- 'If I had a penny for every time someone who has previously been on Deal or No Deal was cast on a reboot of Big Brother,' another sniped.
Author’s Summary
Channel Ten’s decision to cast familiar faces like Vincent has sparked debate among viewers, highlighting the trend of recycling reality TV stars across different shows.