Rumours that Jotham Russell had a girlfriend during Love Island Australia 2025 took off after Gabby claimed that he was involved with someone on the outside while dating her in the villa, and Reddit users believe they’ve found the girl involved.
In November, Gabby was asked by TikToker Olan Tekkers why her then on-screen partner Jotham wasn’t at an event with her, and she claimed he was “at home with his girlfriend that he had the whole time throughout the whole show”.
Shortly after, Gabby told Chattr that her fellow male Islanders recently told her that he had a girlfriend while he was on the show.
Jotham and Gabby on Love Island Australia. Image: Nine.
“He told all the boys that he had a girl on the outside. The boys told it back to me,” she said.
After the news went viral, Jotham claimed in an interview with TV Week that he never had a “secret girlfriend,” however, he did acknowledge that he was seeing someone before.
“I was definitely talking to someone before the villa – to a few people. Some I was seeing more than others. But it was pretty much just that. I barely even went on dates. I haven’t really been much of a dater on the outside. I don’t do dinner dates,” he said.
Who is Jotham from Love Island’s secret girlfriend?
Reddit users have put their detective hats on, and many are convinced they’ve uncovered the woman Jotham was allegedly involved with, named Bhodi.
It’s important to note that the woman hasn’t publicly claimed to be Jotham’s girlfriend, nor has she said so anywhere on social media. However, story posts in her highlights have shown that she went to Japan with Jotham earlier this year, along with his brother Tynna and his girlfriend Jorgee.
Jotham, Bhodi, Tynna and Jorgee in Japan. Image: Instagram.Jotham, Bhodi and Jorgee in Japan. Image: Instagram.
Jotham has also liked a LOT of Bhodi’s photos this year, and can be found in the comments section of many of them.
One Reddit user pointed out that, despite the fact that Jotham may not have put a label on their relationship, it clearly looks as though Jotham and Bhodi are a couple.
“I mean come on… a YEARS long situationship that you travel with and take on family vacations??… If it looks like a duck and quacks like a duck, it’s a duck. That is basically his girlfriend that he just won’t officially call his gf so that he can f**k around. I really don’t think Gabby is too far off by saying [that’s] his gf,” they wrote.
Jotham and Bhodi in Japan. Image: Instagram.Jotham, Bhodi, Tynna and Jorgee in Japan. Image: Instagram.
Somewhere on the Gold Coast, Gabby is probably feeling pretty vindicated right now.
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Married at First Sight (MAFS) star Dave Hand has confirmed that he’s well and truly alive after a bunch of viral TikToks picked up traction claiming that he died in a car accident.
The bizarre videos — which are likely created with AI and began in September — all feature cover images suggesting that Dave has passed away.
A search of Dave Hand’s name on TikTok shows these videos. Image: TikTok.
Fortunately, the MAFS 2024 groom has confirmed that the videos are a hoax, but said he was shocked when people started sending him them.
“It was pretty strange to be fair, not sure what’s going on, but I found it hilarious that there are so many videos,” Dave told Chattr.
“Surely it’s an AI/bot situation because anyone spending time making these needs a job. Actually, I could hire them to do some caulking. I’m super busy this time of year,” he laughed. “But honestly, it’s weird. My inbox was full of the TikTok vids, it was actually crazy.”
While the clips have been making the rounds on TikTok, it appears that most MAFS fans haven’t been falling for Dave’s death hoax.
“He didn’t die.. I work with his mum,” one person wrote, while another questioned the video. “Why would they say he died?”
There have been rumours circulating that Dave will be joining the next season of Netflix’s Perfect Match. Dave’s MAFS ex Jamie Marinos has also confirmed to Chattr that she was asked to join the series, but turned the opportunity down.
“I was approached earlier this year, which was flattering, but it didn’t align with where I’m at personally or professionally. When I applied for MAFS – and throughout the entire process – I was completely authentic and genuinely hoping to build a real relationship. Maintaining that authenticity matters to me, and stepping into a dating environment that didn’t reflect that intention didn’t feel right,” she said.
Jamie said she’s now focused on future opportunities and while she’s open to love, she’s not looking on reality TV.
“Right now, my focus is on my mental health, my career, and opportunities that align with the direction I’m moving in. For me, it was the best decision not to be involved,” she continued.
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Gabby’s exit from the Love Island Australia villa was nothing short of dramatic, staying true to the main character energy she’s been giving all season long.
During the episode that aired on December 10, the remaining 12 Islanders gathered at the firepit, where they were informed by text that one couple would be leaving, and the group would choose who that was. However, Gabby stood up and told the rest of the cast she’d leave, so they could all stay — which meant her partner new Bombshell Josh was automatically dumped too.
Gabby made her entrance as the very first Bombshell on Love Island Australia 2025, arriving in Episode 1. Since then, she’s been at the centre of countless dramas and has split viewers with her fierce personality. But love her or hate her, there’s no denying the 21-year-old delivers top-tier reality TV.
Looking back on her time in the Love Island villa, Gabby told Chattr that her time on the show taught her so much about herself.
“I think spending so much time with yourself and your thoughts and your emotions, my feelings, — was like, wow. I have a lot to work on. Like, I have a lot of like, underlying things from my past or my childhood,” she said.
Gabby and Yana at Love Island Australia movie night. Image: Nine.
“I think I’ve really become a lot more self-aware since the experience, and obviously, like, I came out with so many best friends. I’m just so grateful and appreciative for all of it,” she added.
The villa certainly won’t be the same without Gabby, so would she consider returning for another Love Island season?
“I would definitely go back and do it all again,” she said.
Gabby shares why she’s so grateful for her Love Island Australia experience
Gabby found a connection with both Jotham and Dylan, but, unfortunately for her, neither coupling ended up working out.
However, she told Chattr that she’s so appreciative of the female friendships she made in the villa.
“I’m so grateful. We had a group of, like, five of us. It was me, Yana, Tamara, Sharn and Izzy, and we’re all super close still. Also, I made really good friends with Mia, Boston, and all of those girls. I mean, it’s a trauma bond that we’ll have for life,” she laughed.
Love Island’s Yana, Sharn, Gabby, Izzy, Hannah and Tamara. Image: Nine.
But, when it came to the men of the villa, Gabby could only name a few who she’s still on good terms with.
“I’m really close with Kye,” Gabby told Chattr. “I love Kye, and I am friends with Mick. I’m super close to Connor as well. Mick’s a bit of a shit stirrer, but you love him like a brother at the end.
“I have so much love for Kye, Connor and Mick,” she added.
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Big Brother Australia was a massive success, with Channel 10 restoring the reality TV show to its former glory. Along with live nominations and evictions, fans were also treated to 24/7 streaming of the chaos in the house.
Of course, there were times when the cameras would cut to the fish tanks or washing machines for far too long, but audiences were able to see the social experiment play out in real time.
So, will Big Brother Australia return for 2026? Host Mel Tracina didn’t announce anything at the grand finale, but a fan with inside knowledge has spilled some details on a popular fan Facebook group.
“Mel stopped just short of announcing [Big Brother Australia] would be back. They should have announced it then and opened casting up. I had heard from someone closely involved they were looking at an 82 day version from April,” they wrote.
“I hope it works out. I’d like a bit later in the year to have a concurrent run with Big Brother UK and finally do a housemate swap.”
Fans were excited by this potential extended season, with one saying it would be “awesome”.
“I loved this series, Mel was an awesome host,” another added.
“Bring back Friday night games next year,” a third said.
The Big Brother housemates. Image: 10
What has Mel Tracina said about Big Brother Australia 2026?
While host Mel didn’t confirm Big Brother Australia 2026, it sounds like it’s definitely on the cards. “So, what do you reckon, do you want to do it again next year?” she asked the screaming crowd at Dreamworld during the finale.
Casting for Big Brother Australia 2026 is not yet open, but the show has seen huge ratings for Channel 10. The show’s grand finale was the biggest since 2021, and was the network’s biggest reality show since 2023.
Big Brother Australia racked up 161 million total social media views across YouTube, Instagram, Facebook and TikTok, and the TV show reached 6.6 million total viewers. It seems like a no-brainer for 2026!
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Is the future of Home and Away at stake? Following in the footsteps of Neighbours, Channel 5 in the UK has removed the Aussie soap from its daytime slot, and viewers will only be able to watch it on streaming during the day.
Fans will remember that Channel 5 dropped Neighbours in 2022, which ultimately led to its cancellation (before being revived by Amazon FreeVee in 2023 and then finishing again in 2025).
“[The show is] moving exclusively to streaming for daytime viewing,” a Channel 5 spokesperson told Digital Spy. This will take place in January, so loyal daytime watchers will need to use the network’s streaming app instead.
“Moving daytime episodes exclusively to streaming is a natural next step, reflecting how audiences want to engage with their favourite content,” Channel 5’s Commissioning Editor Greg Barnett said. “Home and Away has been a phenomenal success for us on streaming.”
However, there’s one difference between Home and Away and Neighbours. Summer Bay fans will still be able to get their fix in the UK on 5Star, with new episodes still airing at 6.30pm each night. Plus, unlike Neighbours, Home and Away relies primarily on Australian viewers and funding from Channel Seven.
It was also previously revealed by Channel 5’s Director of Programmes that Home and Away has a “life-of-series deal”, meaning the channel will continue to air it as long as it is produced.
“I think it will be interesting to see what we do with it as we evolve. There might be somewhere else to put it in the [Channel] 5 spectrum. But it’s a life-of-series deal, so it’s not going anywhere until the makers decide to cancel it,” Ben Frow told Radio Times magazine in 2022.
Marilyn and Alf. Image: Seven
Home and Away fans react to the ‘bad news’
When Channel 5’s decision was shared on a popular Home and Away Facebook group, many were worried about the soap’s future.
“Gosh… I hope that isn’t a move towards ending it showing in [the] UK,” one person said.
“That is bad news for the UK following Home and Away,” another added.
“That’s alright if you can stream it but [not] everyone can,” an annoyed fan wrote.
“That’s mean, just glad I’ve got a new TV so can stil watch it,” another chimed in.
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Big Brother Australia 2025’s Coco Beeby not only walked away with the winner’s title and $135,000 richer, but she also left the house with a budding romance with Bruce Dunne.
So, what’s next for the new couple? While host Mel Tracina pressed Bruce’s parents about whether there’d be a “chair” at the Christmas table for Coco, the Big Brother winner said she wants to focus on spending time with her three kids, and will catch up with Bruce after the festive holiday.
“I’m just gonna go home and lap up the next three weeks with my kids, with Chrissy and then, yeah, I’ve got a bit of time after Christmas that hopefully we’ll be able to catch up, have a surf, have a coffee, and get to catch up without the cameras beaming down on us,” she told Chattr.
Coco added that she only got to see Bruce for a brief moment after she won Big Brother, before she was whisked away to a hotel for winner’s duties.
“I saw him briefly after the show, but we haven’t actually got a chance to catch up either, so that’ll be nice to catch up with him when we eventually can.”
However, Bruce clearly stayed busy post-finale, with Holly sharing a video of her in the front seat of his car as she, Bruce and Colin drove off after the show wrapped.
When asked about her future with Bruce, Coco stayed coy but said she was looking forward to seeing how things go in the real world.
“I’m not thinking too far ahead. I’m just looking forward to getting to know him a bit more. And… without the cameras and the mics on us.”
Coco and Bruce cuddling on Big Brother. Image: Ten.
Coco on Bruce’s growth in the Big Brother house
Bruce entered the Big Brother house with strong opinions, but when Coco called him out for the abrasive way he handled the Grand BB Hotel task — scoffing down the guests’ food with Holly and snapping at housemates — he did some self-reflection.
At the finale, he told Big Brother that the Bruce that walked into the house wouldn’t recognise the man he’s turned into during the show, because of his tremendous personal growth.
Reflecting on how much Bruce changed from the start of Big Brother, Coco said that she believes the softer side of Bruce is actually his true self.
“I think that was actually him, truly being himself,” she said. “I think he was caught up. It’s an emotional roller coaster [being on Big Brother], and everything is magnified, and tensions are high, and, like most, combust. So I think what we saw towards the end of the show with Bruce was him being his true, authentic self, and I think that’s what made me fall for him.”
Aww!
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Holly Young was one of the most well-known Big Brother Australia housemates prior to going in as a contestant, with over 100K followers on Instagram and a successful modelling career. There have been consistent rumours about her being an “industry plant”, and one fan who attended the Big Brother Australia finale pointed out an interesting detail.
“I know there’s been speculation as well as mysterious ‘behind-the-scenes’ staff alluding to the fact that Holly was known by production and assisting them (all alleged),” the fan wrote on Reddit. “But I couldn’t help but notice how chummy she was with producers and even the voice of Big Brother (last pic). I need to stress that these weren’t just ‘hi and byes’, she spent a considerable amount of time talking with them, which no other housemate did.
“Obviously she was there for Colin’s eviction but given that Conor and Ed were the only other evicted housemates there, it does make you wonder why Vinnie wasn’t there while Holly was, despite being evicted after her.”
The Big BrotherAustralia fan noted that Conor also interacted with the crew, but it wasn’t as extensive as Holly’s conversations. “She basically spent most of her time in the back working the room… it wasn’t the same [as Conor],” they explained.
The Redditor also included three photos of Holly looking close with the production crew from the Big Brother Australia finale.
Holly hugging members of production. Image: Reddit
Big Brother Australia fans divided over Holly’s relationship with production
Many Big Brother Australia fans agreed with the theory that Holly was “chummy” with production, with one saying: “She knows them all! And they definitely poached her, it was all a publicity stunt. On the live when Holly was getting a lot of negative attention they wouldn’t show her on the camera, she would walk into a room [and] bam, camera change. It was so highly edited what we saw even on live.”
“If you don’t think Holly got special treatment inside that house you’re delusional,” another added.
However, others pointed out that since Holly works in the modelling industry it makes sense she was trying to network for future opportunities.
“Holly is a schmoozer; she has to be to succeed in her industry and so that all tracks,” one pointed out.
“She has a 115K following on Instagram, and is heavily in the entertainment industry as an influencer and model, so of course she is going to be chummy with production since it’s a good networking opportunity for her. Maybe even production knows they could benefit with networking with her, as she has international connections in America and Europe,” another wrote.
“She’s being polite. I really hope you people go touch grass now that [Big Brother Australia] is over,” a third chimed in.
We’ll see what happens next, but our money’s on Holly joining another Australian reality TV show in the not-too-distant future.
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As Big Brother fans will know, Coco and Holly had a tumultuous relationship in the house, which certainly didn’t end amicably when Holly called her out in her goodbye message. “Coco, thank you for reminding me why I don’t trust females,” Holly began. “I’m so disappointed with how you’ve treated our relationship. Looking back at it now, I realise that it was pretty much just all fake.”
The video, which still remains on Holly’s TikTok account but was deleted from her Instagram stories overnight, showed Bruce driving a convertible with the top down, Holly sitting alongside him in the front seat, and Colin in the back seat. So, did Bruce riding off into the sunset with Holly immediately after her win upset Coco?
“I didn’t even know that,” Coco told Chattr in a post-win interview. “[But I’m] totally sweet with it.”
Coco stressed that Holly and Bruce hanging out didn’t bother her at all, adding, “You know what? That doesn’t faze me, not one bit.”
The mum of three took the high road when asked if she thought Holly posted the video for clout.
“I don’t think so,” she said. “I haven’t even been on my phone, I haven’t even opened up Instagram. So, yeah, it’s interesting, but it’s all good.”
Did Bruce and Coco hang out after the Big Brother finale?
Both Bruce and Coco raved about their budding relationship during their televised interviews with Big Brother host Mel Tracina.
However, winning Big Brother comes with a whirlwind of commitments, and Coco only caught a moment with Bruce before being whisked away for her winner’s duties.
“I saw him briefly after the show, but we haven’t actually got a chance to catch up either, so it’ll be nice to catch up with him when we eventually can,” she told Chattr.
Bruce and Coco in the Big Brother house. Image: Ten.
In fact, Coco was so busy with all of her commitments that she wasn’t able to spend the night with her three kids, who she’d just been reunited with.
“I pretty much just had to go off stage. I went,and I hugged my kids for about 20 minutes, and then I made my way to the hotel,” she said.
“The hardest part was having to let them go again. I reassured them that I’m not going back into the Big Brother house and that I’d be able to talk to them. But I’ll be reunited with them tomorrow, and I can’t wait to just lap that.”
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TheBig Brother Australia 2025 finale saw Coco Beeby crowned winner and fan-favourite Emily Dale finish runner-up, but some viewers say their votes for Emily on the eve of the finale weren’t registering.
The Big Brother winner was decided by the public, with fans choosing between Coco, Emily, Bruce, Alanna or Colin. However, in a now-deleted comment on a fan Facebook group, multiple people complained that they tried to vote for Emily ahead of the finale and it didn’t work.
“Big Brother Australia, I wanted to raise a concern and see if anyone else experienced the same issue with the Big Brother Australia voting. When attempting to vote, I was unable to submit a vote for my first choice, Emily. However, when I selected Coco, the vote went through without any issues, [it] left me feeling disappointed and confused, as voting should be fair and accessible for all viewers,” the post read.
A few minutes after the post was published, two people replied, with one saying they’d had the same issue, and the other commenting that someone else had the same problem.
Although the post was deleted, a screenshot of it resurfaced in another fan group, and even more people chimed in saying they’d experienced issues voting for Emily.
“I couldn’t get on to vote for Emily, but when I finally did get on and went to click her name, it said voting has ended. Rigged,” one person wrote.
“I had the same issue and had to attempt 3 times before the system allowed an Emily vote… What’s done is done. Congrats, Coco,” another penned.
However, some other fans said that the issue didn’t just affect Emily’s votes.
“Mine was doing this with Coco’s vote, so I think it was just having problems,” one person wrote, while another aid: “I ended up having to go on the actual website instead of the app for my vote to go through. I wanted to vote for CoCo & couldn’t, so it’s not just for Emily.”
A third said, “My vote for Coco wouldn’t go through either.”
Did Emily have an interview after getting evicted from Big Brother Australia?
Alanna, Bruce and Colin all spent time with host Mel Tracina after being evicted from the Big Brother house, an opportunity that runner-up Emily appeared to miss out on.
After Coco was announced the winner, Emily was asked to leave the house, and viewers watching from home didn’t see her on the stage at all.
However, a video circulating on social media has shown Emily quickly crossing the stage, before being walked into the crowd by Big Brother narrator Mike Goldman so she could be reunited with her husband.
The appearance had viewers wondering if Emily perhaps got an interview, but there wasn’t enough time to show it on TV. However, two-time Big Brother winner Reggie Sorensen, who was in the audience, confirmed that Emily didn’t.
“I was there in the audience, Emily got bugger all, so sad,” she commented on the official Big Brother Instagram post.
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Big Brother Australia2025 feels like it’s only just begun, but the finale episode is just around the corner. The Big Brother Australia finale will air on Channel 10 on Monday, December 8, which is just days away.
There are currently still seven housemates left in the running for the $100,000 prize, so how on earth will Big Brother evict that many people in such a short amount of time?
Here’s everything we know about the Big Brother Australia finale, including when it airs.
Who’s in the Big Brother Australia 2025 finale?
There are currently seven housemates left, so the Big Brother Australia finale could include Allana, Bruce, Coco, Colin, Conor, Ed and Emily. However, four housemates are up for eviction this Sunday: Conor, Ed, Colin and Coco.
When is the Big Brother Australia 2025 finale?
The Big Brother Australia 2025 grand finale will take place on Monday, December 8 at 7:30pm on Channel 10 and 10Play.
Colin and Holly in the Big Brother house. Image: 10
Who wins Big Brother Australia?
The winner will be announced live, but Vinnie has weighed in on who he would like to see take out the show.
“I would love Emily to win Big Brother,” he told Chattr. “I think the money would go a long way in her life. I think she is going to be a young mom.
“Her and her husband are going to plan to have kids soon. She’s going to be an incredible mother. They have a mortgage together. I think that money could go a long way in setting up their family. She’s just a beautiful soul. She deserves that”
Emily in Big Brother’s diary room. Image: Ten.
Ed is also firmly on Team Emily, telling Chattr that IRL she’s even “better than what everyone thinks she is.”
“Her one-liners are classic, she’s had everyone in stitches. She is awesome. I think she has a very, very good chance to take it out. I’d be absolutely over the moon if she won.”
At the beginning of the season, the first evictee, Michael, also told Chattr his prediction. “I know who’s going to win, it’s going to be Emily,” Michael said. “She’s the least offensive, and she flies under the radar in like a Reggie Bird kind of way… she’s just someone you can’t nominate.”
Michael claimed that Edward and Bruce are too “opinionated”, Conor “flies off the handle”, and everybody has an “annoying” trait, apart from Emily. “She’s just so lovely. So for that reason, I just can’t see her ever [getting] nominated.”
While we wait to find out more details about the Big Brother Australia finale, you can take a look at all the weird rules housemates have to follow.
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The Big Brother finale is here, and there are five housemates in the running to take it out, but has the winner already been leaked?
Coco, Emily, Colin, Alanna and Bruce are the final five, and passionate fans have flocked to social media to share who they’re voting for.
While the winner won’t be announced until the live finale, which airs at 7:30pm AEDT on Channel 10 and 10Play, fans’ online feedback has given a pretty good indication of who might take out the crown.
If you haven’t placed your vote yet, there’s still time! Head to the 10Play website or open the 10Play app, hit the Vote Now button and select the housemate you want to win.
The Big Brother Australia housemates with host Mel Tracina. Image: Ten.
Who do social media users think will win Big Brother Australia 2025?
One Big Brother Australia Facebook group ran a poll asking members to vote on who they think will win the show, and it drew hundreds of responses. And, there was one clear frontrunner with 49% of people voting for Emily to be crowned the winner.
In the second spot was Coco with 36% of the votes. Colin, Bruce and Alanna all received low votes to win, with 7%, 6% and 2% respectively.
Who do the Big Brother contestants think will win?
Throughout the season, Chattr has asked some of the evicted housemates who they think will win Big Brother Australia 2025, and like the Facebook fans, a lot of them are backing Emily.
“I would love Emily to win Big Brother,” Vinnie told Chattr. “I think the money would go a long way in her life. I think she is going to be a young mum.
“Her and her husband are going to plan to have kids soon. She’s going to be an incredible mother. They have a mortgage together. I think that money could go a long way in setting up their family. She’s just a beautiful soul. She deserves that”
Emily and Alanna on the Big Brother couch. Image: Ten.
First evictee Michael also said he was convinced that Emily would win.
I know who’s going to win, it’s going to be Emily,” Michael said. “She’s the least offensive, and she flies under the radar in like a Reggie Bird kind of way… she’s just someone you can’t nominate.”
“She’s better than what everyone thinks she is…. She is a ripper, she is so, so funny. She keeps on your toes, she’s such a great person, she’s also very down to earth, very caring,” he said.
“Her one-liners are classic, she’s had everyone in stitches. She is awesome. I think she has a very, very good chance to take it out. I’d be absolutely over the moon if she won.”
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With housemates cut off from their families for four weeks, Big Brother gifted them a seemingly heartfelt moment: letters from loved ones. One by one, the housemates took turns reading the messages aloud, with emotions running high and tears flowing throughout the house. That is, until it was time for Ed’s letter.
What appeared to be a touching letter from his mum quickly took a devastating turn, with the housemate realising the letter wasn’t from home at all, it was Big Brother telling him he was evicted, and that he must leave the house immediately.
In a post eviction interview with Chattr, Ed revealed that he suspected his ‘family’ letter was bad news halfway through.
“You sort of get blindsided by a lot of the things Big Brother does. So you don’t know what’s coming next. But, look, I sort of gathered… I sort of picked up on it within the letter. Halfway through I was a little bit in my head, and I’m a very emotional person, so I would have been crying a lot more if it was my mum’s letter,” Ed told Chattr.
Ed admitted he simply rolled with it as the letter was read aloud, though the moment still managed to shock him.
“I thought this doesn’t sound like something my mum would write,’” he added.
Despite fans branding the twist even harsher than Vinnie’s Christmas carol eviction, Ed took it on the chin, calling it a ruthless, but very fitting, way to go out.
“That’s what we signed up for. We don’t know what’s coming next, we don’t know when we’re leaving, we don’t know what time and day we’re leaving, so you just got to be ready for anything,” Ed revealed to Chattr.
Fans are raging on social media following another brutal Big Brother eviction
After days of speculation that Ed had been sent home in a snap eviction on Friday, it was confirmed during last night’s live eviction episode that he had officially been dumped from the house.
“That was so brutal,” one viewer wrote, while another added, “Mentioning nieces and nephews when it wasn’t even a real letter from home was cruel.”
Many compared it to Vinnie’s shock eviction during the week when he was sent packing in the middle of the night, mid-Christmas carol, still in his festive outfit.
“That was even more brutal than Vinnie’s eviction,” one fan commented.
Would Ed have preferred to leave another way? Not at all.
“I think the way they did it is exactly how they wanted it to come out, it is what it is. I look back on it now and have a good laugh. It’s totally fine.” Ed told Chattr.
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Regular viewers of Big Brother Australia live stream have probably heard the housemates using the code word ‘Flamingo’, and recent evicteeVinnie has revealed what it means.
Over the past couple of weeks, the housemates have used the term ‘Flamingo’ on the live stream, with one Reddit user pointing out that they believed it referred to subjects the cast weren’t allowed to talk about.
“The housemates created the code word on (I think) the first Saturday after being told off for essentially talking about interesting stuff on a production day off.”
Housemate Connor mentioned Flamingo on the live stream on Sunday, December 7, confirming that Flamingo did have something to do with production.
“Colin asked if it was still a Flamingo morning, and the camera [person] nodded,” he said.
Conor, Vinnie, Bruce and Colin in the Big Brother house. Image: Ten.
Vinnie explains what Flamingo means on Big Brother
Vinnie elaborated on what Flamingo actually meant in an interview with Chattr. He explained that the production crew has one day of the week off, so the cast are encouraged not to talk about anything dramatic.
“Flamingo was used on what we called a rest day. So Big Brother is shown six days a week, and on the rest day, which was the day off, the word Flamingo would be used, just whenever we got talking to like juicy comments, we would all go, we should probably Flamingo this. Big Brother would come in and be like ‘Housemates, Flamingo, hold the chat until tomorrow,” he explained.
He added that having the rest day and not being able to talk about any drama actually helped the housemates recharge their social batteries.
“It was actually a nice way to decompress throughout the day. I think Flamingo was needed. It was actually really good. Everyone in the house appreciated the Flamingo… I think every housemate will tell you that Flamingo was actually really good.”
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Big Brother Australia2025 has only just started but already it’s bringing the drama, with chats about gender inequality, beauty standards, and racism being debated amongst the housemates, as well as a slightly suspicious new showmance.
And with live evictions every Sunday night, no one is safe for long.
Just like any good reality season, housemates will come and go, sometimes in shocking twists, sometimes in votes that nobody saw coming. So as the game ramps up and alliances start cracking, we’re keeping track of every eviction, every dramatic goodbye, and every housemate who’s been sent packing from the Big Brother house.
Here’s everyone who’s left Big Brother Australia 2025so far.
Last night’s semi-final eviction saw Conor become the eighth housemate sent packing from the Big Brother house. While he was often dubbed the “bossy” one, there was always far more to Conor than that label suggested.
Living with Tourette’s syndrome, the disability advocate entered the house determined to challenge stigma and raise awareness, and in one of the season’s most heartfelt moments, he revealed his tics eased as he felt safer around his fellow housemates.
Speaking to host Mel Tracina after his eviction, Conor said having the opportunity to show Australia what life with Tourette’s looks like was one he couldn’t pass up.
“When the opportunity came up, I was like, wow, this is the biggest chance ever. Live, every night of the week, non-stop. I really wanted that full vision of what it is,” Conor said.
“$135,000 would have been great, but that’s not why I came in here… I came in here to make a difference in kids’ lives, to make a difference in people with disabilities’ lives, and I’ve done that.”
Edward
Ed from Big Brother Australia. Image: Ten.
After fans noticed Ed hadn’t appeared on the livestream, it was confirmed last night that he had become the seventh housemate to leave the Big Brother house, but not via a live eviction. Instead, Big Brother delivered yet another shock twist.
During the semi-final, each remaining housemate was given a letter from their loved ones to be read aloud inside the house. Ed was the final housemate to receive his letter, and in what many viewers are calling a particularly brutal move, it didn’t come from home at all.
The letter began with Ed’s mum telling him how proud she was of him, before taking an unexpected turn. It was then revealed that the letter was Big Brother’s way of informing Ed that he had been evicted from the house.
Despite the shocking nature of the twist, Ed handled the moment like a champ; however, fans were quick to react online, with many branding the eviction crueller than Vinnie’s Christmas carol eviction the week before.
Vincent
Vinnie from Big Brother Australia. Image: Ten.
What began as a cheeky late-night carolling task quickly turned into one of Big Brother 2025’s most shocking moments.
Housemates were woken by bells ringing through the Dreamworld house and were ordered to repeatedly perform Jingle Bells in festive outfits as part of the weekly shopping task, unaware that a snap eviction was already underway.
Following live nominations, Vinnie, Coco and Emily were up for eviction, with Head of House Colin saving Allana. Host Mel Tracina then revealed that voting would only stay open for a few hours, setting up an eviction before the sun rose for another day.
Mid-Christmas carol, Big Brother hijacked the lyrics to announce voting had closed, and that Vinnie was evicted. He was given just 30 seconds to say goodbye before exiting the house, still wearing his Christmas outfit.
Holly
Holly from Big Brother Australia. Image: Ten.
It’s time to go… Holly.
Holly became the fifth housemate to be evicted from the Big Brother house, and arguably one of the most controversial contestants this season after her relationship with younger housemate, Colin, dominated headlines.
Nonetheless, after her exit, she told host Mel Tracina that the experience was nothing short of unforgettable.
“It was a lot harder than I anticipated, but something very, very, very special has come out of it, and I think you guys all know what that is,” Holly gushed, referring to Colin.
“I’m wishing him all the very best. He needs to fly the flag.”
Abiola
Abiola from Big Brother Australia. Image: Ten.
Well, the Big Brother house is full of twists and turns… and with Christmas around the corner, Big Brother was feeling festive.
On Friday, he tempted the housemates with an offer almost impossible to refuse.
The housemates who weren’t up for eviction, Abiola, Allana, Ed, Coco, and Emily, were given a choice: take $15,000 from the prize pool and leave the house immediately or stay.
As soon as Allana finished reading the offer aloud, Abiola made it clear she intended to take it.
Her decision wasn’t about greed; it came from a deeply personal place. There were two things Abiola wanted to do most: get her car serviced, the same car her late mum left her when she was just 13 years old, and finally go to the dentist.
The housemates were fully supportive of her decision.
After her eviction, Abiola told host Mel Tracina that she’d formed the relationships she wanted to in the house, and everything ended on good terms.
“It might sound rogue to say this, but I think there are people who are more deserving of winning than I am.”
Mia
Mia from Big Brother Australia. Image: Ten.
The housemates were already rattled knowing someone else would be leaving on the second eviction night, but Big Brother had an even bigger twist up his sleeve. For the first time, viewers were given the power to call the house live. Whoever picked up the phone would be told who was safe… and who was getting the boot.
Ed answered the call, and when the dust settled, it was Mia who found herself evicted.
“I just couldn’t believe that I got chosen for this. I’ve met so many incredible people and learned so much,” she told host Mel Tracina moments after being evicted.
“I’ll keep being me.”
Jane
Jane from Big Brother Australia. Image: Ten.
Jane became the second housemate to be evicted from the Big Brother house, and while she clearly wasn’t ready to go, she knew her time was coming after being up for eviction two weeks in a row.
Speaking to host Mel Tracina moments after she was announced as the first evictee of the night, Jane admitted just how tough the experience had been.
“It was hard because every day in the house I’d been nominated, it’s been really quite difficult. Today was just, ‘Oh, the emotions,’” Jane told Mel as she sat on the lounge moments before her eviction.
At 67, Jane holds the title of the oldest player to ever step foot inside the Big Brother house — and she wore it proudly right up until the moment she walked out.
Michael
Michael from Big Brother 2025. Image: Ten
Michael was the first housemate to be booted from Big Brother 2025, and honestly… he kind of saw it coming.
He told host Mel Tracina that he’d predicted he’d be the one going home.
“I’m an older guy and it’s younger girls voting — they’re not voting for me,” he shrugged, referring to the public vote-to-stay system.
Michael has been one of the most controversial housemates of the season so far, known for his no-nonsense attitude and being unapologetically himself, even if that meant winding up Conor on the daily by stealing snacks.
Nonetheless, Michael walked out with his priorities set: he was keen to check his emails… and then see his kids.
How do you vote on Big Brother Australia?
All you gotta do is head to the 10Play website or open the 10Play app to cast your vote.
A QR code also pops up during the live show which also prompts you to sign into your 10play account to have your say.
What is the prize for Big Brother Australia 2025?
The 2025 prize for the Big Brother winner is a nice and tidy $100,000! Must be nice!
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When an opportunity arose for Abiola to snag $15,000 from Big Brother Australia‘s prize fund and leave the house immediately, she took it, telling the housemates that she desperately needed the money to visit the dentist and fix her late mum’s car.
Now, a little over a week since Abiola walked out of the house $15,000 richer, she’s shared an update with Chattr about how she’s spending her winnings.
“I went to the dentist today for my first consultation! I’m going back to get some more work done over the next few weeks. Honestly, I was somewhat embarrassed by how long it’s been since I went to the dentist, but after looking online, I know a lot of people are in the same boat I’m in. For real, get dental into Medicare,” she told Chattr.
Abiola’s mum passed away when she was just 13, leaving her a Honda CR-V. The car is one of Abiola’s only remaining connections to her, but it desperately needs repairing.
The Big Brother contestant told Chattr that she’s “hoping to get the car fixed in the next few weeks” and said she’s already got a rough idea of how much it will cost. She added that with the car and her dentist visit covered, she’s still got a little money left over.
“Having half of this in my bank account would’ve helped me so much. I couldn’t have imagined I would’ve walked out with 15K to my name. It’s honestly life-changing,” she said. “I should have enough to go visit family [and niece in WA] and have a small safety fund as well. Very grateful.”
Abiola in the Big Brother Diary Room. Image: Ten.
Does Abiola regret leaving the Big Brother house?
Abiola was the only housemate on Big Brother Australia 2025 to self-evict, and if she hadn’t chosen to leave, she could have stood to win $135,000 in tonight’s finale, so does she regret her decision?
“I definitely had FOMO [fear of missing out] when I left,” she told Chattr. “It’s weird not living with everyone every day. We didn’t have that long left, and I didn’t think I was going to win; it was the best decision for me long term.”
Abiola said that while she felt bad taking her portion of money out of the overall prize fund, she was really appreciative of how understanding her fellow housemates were.
“What was surprising was how supportive everyone was. On screen, it seemed like 3 weeks, but in there it felt like 3 months. I made so many great connections and friends, and for so many of them to be cheering on my decision meant everything,” she said.
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There are whispers from fans that a surpise Big Brother Australia eviction has taken place this morning, and online groups have noticed that Ed has been missing all day.
On Friday afternoon, a fan took to a Big Brother Facebook group to state that they hadn’t seen Ed on the live stream in a while. It’s important to note that he was nominated for eviction.
While some people speculated that Ed could be “in bed sulking” or in the toilet or shower, at around 4pm Sydney time, Big Brother called the housemates to the lounge room, and Ed was still nowhere to be seen.
“They have all been told to go to the lounge and Ed is not there. What is going on?” One person wrote. Another penned, “I think we have had a secret eviction.”
A third chimed in that they believe that an eviction went down earlier today, which saw Ed leave the Big Brother house.
“Pretty sure he’s been evicted. He hasn’t been seen since this morning,” they wrote.
Bruce, Coco, Ed, Connor, Colin, Emily and Alanna on the Big Brother live feed. Image: Ten.
Chattr reached out to Network 10, who teased viewers will have to watch Sunday’s Big Brother ep to find out what happened.
“If Big Brother has taught us anything over the years, it’s to expect the unexpected. As Christmas week draws to a close in the house, the only thing that’s certain is the gift of surprise. Tune into 10 at 7pm Sunday night to have all your questions answered.”
When was Ed evicted from Big Brother?
One Reddit fan has a theory that Ed was evicted during a segment that was shown on the live stream this morning, where the housemates received letters from their families and loved ones.
“I believe Ed has been evicted during the reading of the letters from home,” they began. “And I think they did the same stunt that they did on Big Brother UK 2023 whereby it was actually a letter from Big Brother to Ed, not his family, that ends in saying you have been evicted.
“Because Ed’s letter was last to be read and the brief couple of sentences that we were able to watch were very similar to the language of that of Big Brother UK. Saying things like “I have been right there with you, watching you eat and sleep…..”. This is language a family member wouldn’t say; it’s Big Brother.
“Then of course we had the washer and dryer after for a couple of hours, and Em saying that “30 secs was not enough time” when the livestream returned. I could be wrong, but I would bet I’m not.”
Which other Big Brother evictions have been spoiled by the live stream?
Big Brother Australia 2025 reintroduced the live stream, a feature that had not been part of the show in decades, allowing viewers to tune into the house 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
However, the downside (or upside if you love spoilers!), is that by the time the daily show rolls around, passionate fans may have already seen everything that’s shown in the episode. That includes evictions, however, Channel 10 have taken measures to not show who leaves Big Brother until the daily episode airs.
On Friday, November 28th, the housemates who weren’t nominated were offered the chance to take $15,000 out of the prize fund and leave the show, which Abiola took. While viewers noticed her absence in the house, the housemates were muted every time they talked about her, so fans had to tune in to the Sunday show to find out why she left.
Similarly so, Big Brother advertised that they were doing a snap eviction on Monday, December 1st, but muted the feed and showed the washing machine when Vinnie was told he was leaving. His actual eviction wasn’t aired until Wednesday night, and production did their best to hide Emily, making viewers wonder whether it was actually her or Vinnie who was voted out.
Vinnie finding out he was evicted. Image: Ten.
So, to find out whether Ed is actually gone — and whether he was voted out by a public vote — it looks like we’ll have to wait until Sunday’s episode once again.
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Vinnie was blindsided when Ed handed him seven nomination votes and branded him fake during a recent nomination ceremony, and in one of Big Brother’s many twists, he watched the drama unfold in the lounge room.
Ed received double the votes of the other housemates after opening an unmarked Christmas gift, but, apparently unaware, his votes were broadcast to the other housemates.
After watching his friend come for his jugular, Vinnie pulled Ed aside to ask why he hadn’t raised his concerns about Vinnie being ‘fake’ in a private one-on-one conversation. Ed doubled down on his claims about Vinnie, and said that a lot of the housemates felt the same.
In a post-elimination interview with Chattr, Vinnie reflected on that conversation and reiterated that he was blindsided by Ed.
“Everyone’s seen the laundry scene with me and Ed, and how I reacted was as true as I would react any other day. I was really blindsided by the comments,” he said.
“Initially, I got along with Ed so well. I cut his hair every third or fourth day and had a lot of conversations with him. I shared a bedside table with him for the majority of the experiment. “
Vinnie added that he was glad Big Brother showed the house Ed’s nominations and believes that the addition of a live stream will help show his former friends’ true colours.
“[For] Big Brother to ultimately show him lying was, I felt, appropriate, because Big Brother doesn’t lie. You can’t hide on Big Brother. Big Brother is always watching, and the truth will always come out because of the live stream.”
Ed and Vinnie’s laundry chat on Big Brother. Image: Ten.
Does Vinnie believe that Ed is Big Brother’s ‘villain’?
Since the poignant scene, the public has begun to turn against Ed, with one social media user calling him a “villain” and another labelling him as “arrogant”. When Chattr asked Vinnie if he believed that the villain comments about Ed were deserved, he suggested that his actions spoke loudly.
“I think the portrayal is — whether it’s fair or right — that’s up to Ed. That is up to Ed to be able to write his own story. Because how he acts is how he will be shown. How I acted is how I was shown.
“You genuinely do write your own narrative in there, and the live stream doesn’t hide anything, there are die-hard fans, as you would know, that watch every moment of the live stream, and I think that they’re starting to see everyone for who they are.”
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Big Brother Australia 2025 is in full swing, and most of the cast have already been nominated for eviction by their fellow housemates.
The new season kicked off with immediate twists, including Jane’s automatic nomination and a double eviction in week two.
Another new addition on the rebooted Big Brother is the Head of Housemates — whoever receives the coveted title is automatically immune from nomination, and can save another nominated housemate from the block.
At least one housemate will be sent home each eviction night — and with the finale set for December 8, fans can expect multiple eliminations very soon.
Here’s everyone who’s been nominated on Big Brother Australia 2025 so far.
Sixth nominations
Coco, Conor, Ed and Colin. Image: Ten.
Colin – 10 votes
Colin was nominated by Ed, Conor and Emily.
Coco – 8 votes
Coco was nominated by Ed, Colin, Conor and Emily.
Ed – 5 votes
Ed was nominated by Alanna and Coco.
Conor – 5 votes
Conor was nominated by Coco and Colin.
Fifth nominations
Vinnie, Ed, Conor and Coco. Image: Ten.
Vinnie – 10 votes
Vinnie was nominated by Ed, Conor and Emily
Coco – 8 votes
Coco was nominated by Ed, Conor, Colin and Emily.
Ed – 5 votes
Ed was nominated by Alanna and Coco.
Conor – 5 votes
Conor was nominated by Colin and Coco.
Fourth nominations
Coco, Vinnie and Emily. Image: Ten.
Vinnie – 16 votes
Vinnie was nominated by Colin, Emily, Alanna, Coco and Ed.
Coco – 10 votes
Coco was nominated by Colin, Vinnie, Conor and Ed.
Emily – 5 votes
Emily was nominated by Bruce and Conor.
Third nominations
Big Brother Australia nominees Holly, Vinnie, Bruce and Conor. Image: Ten.
Vinnie – 12 votes
Vinnie was nominated by Conor, Emily, Colin, Ed and Holly.
Bruce – 9 votes
Bruce was nominated by Conor, Abiola and Alanna.
Conor – 8 votes
Conor was nominated by Bruce, Coco and Vinnie.
Holly – 8 votes
Holly was nominated by Coco and Alanna
Second nominations
Big Brother Australia nominees Mia, Jane and Alanna. Image: Ten.
Jane – 14 votes
Jane was nominated by Coco, Colin, Vinnie, Bruce and Abiola.
Mia – 13 votes
Mia was nominated by Alanna, Coco, Conor, Abiola and Bruce.
Alanna – 10 votes
Alanna was nominated by Holly, Colin, Conor and Vinnie.
First nominations
Big Brother Australia nominees Jane, Holly and Michael. Image: Ten.
Jane – automatically put up for eviction for failing a task
Jane was the last contestant to be brought into the house and was tasked with hiding from the housemates for 90 seconds. She failed when Conor spotted her in the air vent with just seconds left, and was put up for eviction as a result.
Holly – 21 votes
Holly was nominated by Mia, Abiola, Vinnie, Alanna, Ed, Jane, Conor and Emily.
Michael – 13 votes
Michael was nominated by Coco, Colin, Holly, Alanna, and Conor.
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Love Island Australia 2025 has seen a clear divide in the villa between the girls who joined at the start of the season and the bombshells who arrived later. The division has been so obvious that it’s caused an uproar online from frustrated viewers — and Boston has confirmed that the split played out in the villa just as it did on TV.
On one side are Sharn, Gabby, Tamara, Yana and Isabel (who has since been dumped from the villa), and on the other are Boston and Mia, who have now been replaced by Jaide and Emma.
While Isabel went on the official Love Island podcast Unofficially Unpacked to claim that the divide was a bad edit, and said that all the girls got along well, Boston has since said that that wasn’t true.
“I’m so transparent. It was not blown out of proportion. What you saw is what you saw,” Boston told podcast host Eoghan McDermott.
“I’m not going to sit here and downplay it because I know how I felt, and I actually won’t have anyone invalidate those feelings.”
Boston, who made a play for Sharn’s partner Ross when she first entered the villa, said that she felt so isolated in the first few days that she broke down crying and wanted to go home. While she acknowledged that trying to steal Sharn’s partner may have rubbed her the wrong way, she believes the girls should have recognised the premise of the show.
“I’m going in as a bombshell. I have a job to do. I was so respectful about it from the start, yet I was still in the wrong, there was nothing I could have done that was going to make the girls like me, which I get to an extent, but it does get to a point where you gotta understand this is Love Island. Everyone’s in there to find their best connection.”
Boston added that she and Sharn were on amicable terms when she was dumped from the villa, but watching back the things Sharn said about her has left a bad taste in her mouth.
“I just think the talking behind my back was the craziest thing to watch back, because at that point, we were kind of okay. So seeing that play back actually really hurt, and I was really anxious and upset at it, and to not really have any of those girls check in and apologise sucked as well, but I also didn’t expect them to.”
Yana, Sharn, Isabel, Gabby, Tamara, Mia and Boston. Image: Nine.
Boston said Sharn sent her a ‘calculated’ message recently
The OG side of the divide has been receiving flak from viewers for their treatment of the late-comer Bombshells, with one Instagram claiming they have “mean energy, plain and simple!” adding that they’re “Disappointed in the girls”.
In the podcast interview, Boston revealed that Sharn had recently reached out to apologise for how she treated her in the villa — but Boston believes the message was only sent because of the backlash Sharn has been receiving.
“I only actually recently got a message about four or five days ago from a certain someone, and I just think it was quite a calculated message, and I just didn’t even respond to it, because I think it should have been an apology,” before admitting the person in question was Sharn.
Yana, Mia, Sharn and Boston. Image: Nine.
“So she sent me a text. I read it, but I obviously just was like, I feel like that message should have been sent on the first episode where she was talking smack about me, and it wasn’t. So, I might respond when I’m ready, but I just don’t really think it was genuine. And that’s me being honest.”
However, the Love Island Australia bombshell said that Yana has regularly reached out to her while the show has been airing, and revealed which other Islander’s she’s still on good terms with.
“Yana has checked in on me big time. Alex, Mateo, Jothan and Mia are like my OGs.”
She also didn’t hold back when asked about her pre-villa friend Mick, who she had harsh words for when he didn’t pick her to be saved from a Love Island dumping.
“I just think Mick cares about his looks and his ego more than people and their feelings, and that’s not someone I want to be friends with anymore, so we’re not friends anymore,” she said.
“Go f**k yourself,” she added as her final thoughts about Mick on the podcast episode.
Love Island Australia 2025 airs Monday – Thursday on 9Now.
If you thought Big Brother Australia was dramatic, wait until you hear what happened offscreen. During the Big Brother Australialive show on Wednesday, a fan sought medical help after almost passing out in the crowd during the broadcast.
Thankfully, producers, an on-set medic and even the host, Mel Tracina, sprang into action and made sure the fan got to the hospital safely.
“I just want to post a big thank you to the Endemol Production team last night at the live show. Unfortunately I was on [the] edge of passing out during the show, moved from my spot near the stage and then ended up blacking out,” the fan wrote on a Facebook group.
“The care I received from the team and a beautiful medic by the name of Hannah in a time of panic was second to none. I was taken backstage and a producer sat with me while the medic looked after me, [and] the gorgeous Mel Tracina [came] over to make sure I was okay and then [stayed] with me until I was taken out via wheelchair so I could get to the hospital.”
Other group members sent well wishes and many praised Mel for her kind nature.
“Shows how down to earth and what a legend Mel is!” one person wrote.
“Awww I reckoned she was lovely but this tops it!” another said.
“Mel is definitely a star! She’s been so great as host and on The Cheap Seats,” a third chimed in.
“I’m glad you were well looked after. Mel seems lovely,” another remarked.
Mel Tracina hosts Big Brother live from Dreamworld. Image: 10
Mel Tracina has a soft spot for Big Brother fans
Mel previously told Chattr she was so excited to host Big Brother Australia due to the live audience at Dreamworld. No wonder she was so concerned about the fan’s medical emergency!
“I love being surrounded by a live audience of loyal Big Brother fans who ‘ooh’ and ‘aah’ at the daily show recaps and the housemates,” she said. “I also love the live TV experience. It’s exhilaratingly infectious because you don’t know what’s going to happen.
“The housemates are a great bunch of Aussies, a real cross-section of society and watching them live under one roof has been so enjoyable.”
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