After a buzzy return to 10 last year that reignited fan interest in the format, Big Brother is officially heading back for another season, ending months of speculation following the December finale.
The network has today confirmed the series will return later this year as expected, with Mel Tracina back as host and a fresh batch of housemates set to take on live nominations, evictions and unpredictable twists, with a three year deal understood to be in place with Endemol Shine Australia.
Notably absent from the renewal was any confirmation around a return to Dreamworld this year, with the site understood to have been reconsidered alongside other Gold Coast locations, including Movie World’s purpose built studio facilities and other suitable options.
The Dreamworld setup faced production challenges last season, including an uncovered outdoor stage impacted by weather, proximity to park guests and constraints of housing the set within the convention centre, factors understood to have fed into negotiations between Dreamworld, Endemol Shine and 10.
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Last year, Australia crowned Coco as their favourite housemate in the reboot of the iconic reality TV sensation, Big Brother.
Bringing back live nominations, live evictions, and live feeds, fans couldn’t get enough of our dysfunctional little family as they tried to survive all the twists and surprises Big Brother threw their way.
And in 2026, a brand-new batch of housemates will be rolling their luggage up to BB’s door in the hopes of winning the hearts of the nation, and the cheeky cash prize that goes with it!
Big Brother said:
“Another year, another group of housemates who think they can outsmart me. How adorable.”
“Australia, I hope you’re ready, because I’ve been watching, I’ve been planning, and let’s just say… this year’s surprises will be my finest work yet.”
“Welcome back to my House.”
Hosted by Mel Tracina, the social experiment is back and bigger than ever. Expect even more twists, unexpected friendships, hilarity, tantrums, and maybe a showmance or two!
One thing’s for certain; Big Brother is watching… and we know you will be too! Keep your eyes peeled for more updates very soon.
Big Brother is produced for Network 10 by Endemol Shine Australia, a Banijay Entertainment company.
Bhodie James
Steve Hooper woohoo 🎉 🥳❤️🥳🎉
Big rubbish
Not this rubbish again. I liked the original one with Gretel Killeen.
Elizabeth Eastlake plenty of other things to watch if you don’t like it
Here we go again, Big Brother! What next, 10 revives ANW for 2027 to take TAR’s spot?
Only thing it never going back to original 3 months
Jason Cox hopefully it will go longer this time.
Jason Cox yes it is
Why ??
Dont like it dont watch it
Samuel James im with u
Unless gretel is the host I don’t give a rats arse
Change that immature host and put a roof over the stage ffs
John Darroch patti newton more your style then …
Julie Holmes 100% 😂
Didn’t even know it was still on air.😂
Oh good god no. I can’t stand this show.
Garbage piss shit show
Last season was a complete train wreck why make up go through it again
I JUST LOVE BIG BROTHER SHOW
Bec Davis 👀
New host please 🙏
Hope they change the host. 🙏🏻🙏🏻
It is the skid marks on the underpants of society.
Reed Southerton Skid marks on Society are the least of your worries, mate. You might want to check your own pants 🤣
Gorgeous 😍 Mel BB26 CANNOT WAIT
Lauren Anne
Is this going to be at dream world
Rubbish 👎
 Suggestion to channel 10 this time put a roof on the section where the housemates go in and the eliminations happened.
 Last year was a disaster waiting to happen. It was a trip hazard. There’s a lot of electrical equipment around the stage area that was getting wet being part of the audience. One of the live evictions was extremely uncomfortable due to the fact that we may have been electrocuted so channel 10 please invest in a covering or a roof of some kind when this show goes to air. It’s not that expensive and it will prevent a serious injury that may happen. Surely it wasn’t legal last year.
Good god, they quite happily drop The Amazing Race and in return give us this crap. 🙄