Paramount Australia's 2026 Upfront at the Big Brother House
Paramount Australia hosted its 2026 upfront event at the Big Brother house on the Gold Coast, highlighting the show's return to its original network, Ten. Although technically part of Ten's 2025 lineup, the event underscored the significance of this comeback.
Big Brother's Return to Free-to-Air TV
The revival includes live nominations, evictions, and 24/7 live streaming from the original Dreamworld site, despite the original house having burned down in 2019. This version aims to recapture the freewheeling spirit of classic Big Brother, ideally with fewer controversial moments.
Host Changes and New Series
Original Big Brother host Gretel Killeen will return to Ten but will not host Big Brother. Instead, she is taking the helm of the new season of The Traitors, now in its third season. Though it is season three, the show has undergone a significant refresh, inspired by its UK version's success.
Rodger Corser, who hosted the first two seasons in 2022 and 2023, saw declining audience interest.
Beverley McGarvey, Rod Prosser, and Tamara Simoneau shared insights with Tim Burrowes about the event.
Summary: Paramount Australia's Big Brother revival on Ten promises a dynamic, live experience while refreshing other shows like The Traitors to engage new audiences.