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Big Brother Australia is a reality TV show that first aired in 2001. The show features a group of contestants, known as housemates, who live together in a specially constructed house isolated from the outside world. The fifteenth season of the show, also known as Big Brother Australia 2023, began airing on 6 November 2023. While the exact filming location for this season has not been revealed, it is known that it was filmed inside a studio rather than a house. Previous seasons of the show have been filmed in locations such as Sydney's Olympic Park and Dreamworld.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Status of filming | Filming underway for the 2025 season |
| Location | Manly, New South Wales' North Head |
| Host | Mel Tracina |
| Format | Returning to its original live format with live nominations, live evictions, and 24-hour live streaming |
| Contestants | A unique mix of relatable, everyday Australians |
| Previous season | Season 15, which was pre-recorded in late 2022 and aired from October 31 to November 24, 2023 |
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What You'll Learn
Big Brother Australia filming locations
The filming locations for Big Brother Australia have varied over the years. The 2022 season of Big Brother Australia was filmed in Sydney's Olympic Park, in the infamous White Pavilion. Previous seasons were filmed in Sydney Harbour's North Head in Manly, a suburb of Sydney. The show was also filmed at Dreamworld on the Gold Coast, Queensland.
The 2025 season of Big Brother Australia is expected to premiere in late 2025, returning to Channel 10, its original network. However, it is unclear if the filming location for this season has been confirmed.
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Coronavirus halts filming
In March 2020, the filming of Big Brother Australia was temporarily halted due to a coronavirus scare. A crew member had been exposed to someone who tested positive for COVID-19. The site was locked down pending testing and further advice. The crew member was feeling well and showing no symptoms of the virus but was being tested and self-isolating.
Endemol Shine Australia, the production company, issued a statement saying that they would "resume filming Big Brother tomorrow and will continue to work within all Federal and State guidelines". They also stated that the health, safety, and well-being of the cast and crew were their top priority and that the housemates had been informed of the situation.
The show had begun filming in Manly, Sydney, the previous month, before COVID-19 was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization. This was the first time in the show's history that it was being pre-recorded.
In a separate incident in 2024, a prescribed hazard reduction burn at North Head caused the Big Brother crew to be evacuated. Filming was delayed until it was safe to resume.
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Housemates and format
Big Brother Australia features a group of contestants, known as "housemates", who live together in a specially constructed house that is isolated from the outside world. Housemates are continuously monitored during their stay in the house by live television cameras and personal audio microphones.
Each week, housemates participate in a "Nomination Challenge". The winner of the challenge is safe from eviction and gains power over the nominations. Immediately after the challenge, the winning housemate names their nominees and provides full reasons for their choices. The three housemates with the most nominations are then nominated for eviction. Once a week, housemates nominate one person that they want to be nominated for eviction. The three housemates that receive the most votes are then also nominated for eviction. The public then votes on which of the nominees will be evicted.
Housemates can also be removed from the house if Big Brother feels it is necessary, and they can voluntarily leave the show at any time. All housemates have access to a psychologist and a doctor at all times.
The last remaining housemate wins the competition and is awarded a cash prize.
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Big Brother Australia 2025
Big Brother Australia is returning to screens in 2025 with a new season, new host, and a new format. After being dropped by Channel 7, the show will air on Channel 10, marking a return to its original network. The show will be hosted by Mel Tracina, who is known for her role as the resident cultural correspondent on The Cheap Seats.
The 2025 season will see a mix of everyday Australians as housemates, with audiences having the ability to interact with the contestants in real-time. The show will feature 24-hour live streaming, live nominations, and live evictions, allowing viewers to witness the drama as it unfolds.
The new season will also introduce a twist that will change how viewers perceive the series, according to host Mel Tracina. While details about the twist remain limited, the show is expected to premiere in late 2025.
The upcoming season of Big Brother Australia promises to be bigger and better, with a brand-new house and a fresh batch of housemates ready to entertain audiences. The show has a long history in Australia, having introduced notable media personalities such as Chrissie Swan, Ryan "Fitzy" Fitzgerald, and Skye Wheatley.
With the new season bringing back the original live format, viewers can expect a return to the traditional Big Brother experience, creating anticipation among fans and curiosity about the new twists and surprises in store.
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Big Brother Australia 2021
In 2021, Big Brother Australia was filming its fourteenth season, which was aired in 2022. The season featured former housemates from all eras of the show returning to compete against new housemates. The show was filmed in late 2021 in Manly, New South Wales' North Head.
The house was built inside a World War II-era warehouse, with a secondary building (previously used as a gym) housing activities and challenges for the housemates. The exact location is 33°49′0″S 151°17′50″E, next to the North Head Sanctuary Visitor Centre car park on Sydney Harbour's North Head.
The filming of the 2021 season of Big Brother Australia was temporarily halted due to a coronavirus scare and a prescribed hazard reduction burn at North Head. Endemol Shine Australia, the production company, issued a statement saying that they would ""resume filming Big Brother tomorrow and will continue to work within all Federal and State guidelines." The crew member who was exposed to someone who tested positive for COVID-19 was feeling well and showing no symptoms, but was being tested and self-isolating as a precaution.
Big Brother Australia is a reality show based on the international Big Brother format. The show features a group of contestants, known as "housemates," who live together in a specially constructed house that is isolated from the outside world. The housemates are continuously monitored by live television cameras and personal audio microphones. Throughout the competition, housemates are evicted, and the last remaining housemate wins a cash prize.
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Frequently asked questions
Yes, Big Brother Australia is still being filmed. The 2023 season was pre-recorded in late 2022 and aired from 31 October to 24 November 2023.
The 2023 season of Big Brother Australia was filmed in a specially built production studio, rather than a house. The exact location of the studio has not been revealed.
The 2022 season was filmed in Sydney's Olympic Park.
