Big Brother Australia 2026 fans have wasted no time playing detective after Channel Ten teased the arrival of a mystery intruder, Evie Maree McClelland, who’s set to enter the house on Wednesday night’s episode.
Within hours of the blonde bombshell being teased on social media, eagle-eyed viewers claimed they’d uncovered her identity, with many convinced the newcomer is Aussie influencer and model Evie Maree McClelland.
Who is the Big Brother Australia 2026 intruder Evie Maree McClelland?
The social media star boasts more than 2.1 million TikTok followers and 131,000 Instagram followers, where she regularly shares modelling content and has worked with brands including Fashion Nova.
While some viewers were excited by the casting, others questioned whether bringing such a well-known influencer into the game gives her an unfair advantage.
While plenty of viewers knew Evie from her modelling career, others immediately recognised her from a string of viral TikTok videos that exploded online several years ago.
“She went viral years ago,” one fan recalled.
“She did these hilarious videos rocking up to girlfriends’ houses with a bottle of wine and a boombox playing ‘Short D*ck Man’. She’s a girls’ girl. I think her and Ebony will get along really well. She’s funny. Zero tolerance for d*ckheads. Hoping she eats Matthew alive.”
“I remember her from a few years ago. She was all over TikTok with that ‘Short D*ck Man’ song,” one viewer wrote.
“Ohh, is she the chick that would walk around with the speaker to that eenie weenie song?” another asked.
A fourth added, “She had a heap of videos go viral a couple of years ago, which is when she got so many followers. Apparently I’m following her, but I never actually see her content anymore. Forgot I was even following her, to be honest.”
Fans question casting a social media star as an intruder
The alleged identity reveal quickly sparked debate on Reddit, with some fans arguing the influencer already has a significant public profile.
“Does anyone think it’s a bit wrong or unfair the intruder is a massive online personality?” one fan wrote.
“She has 2 million followers on TikTok and 131k on Instagram. She’s very well known in the influencer community. It just seems so unfair.”
Others suggested the show was becoming a platform for influencers looking to expand their audience.
“So all Big Brother Australia is now is a stepping stone for influencers to gain a bigger audience and personal monetary gain? Pretty disingenuous,” another viewer commented.
“Another clout chaser. Just what the house needs. Casting couldn’t be any worse this year,” a third added.
Viewers think the intruder has been brought in to rattle Ebony
Not everyone was unhappy with the rumoured casting, however, with many fans predicting Evie’s arrival could shake up the existing house dynamics — particularly when it comes to Ebony.
“Ebony is going to lose her shit!” one viewer predicted.
“There’s no way her brain is able to not see her as a threat! She was treating Anita badly over her flirting with Austin, so game on.”
Another agreed, writing: “I feel like this is 100% directed towards pissing Ebony off and honestly I’m here for it if that’s the purpose. Otherwise, the 2 million followers is not great for this show.”
Whether that’s the producers’ intention remains to be seen, but viewers are already expecting fireworks.
With the mystery intruder set to enter the Big Brother Australia house on Wednesday night, fans won’t have to wait long to find out whether the internet sleuths have correctly identified the show’s newest housemate — and whether she’s about to become Ebony’s biggest rival.
Big Brother airs 7:30pm weeknights and 7pm Sundays on 10, with the live stream available via 10 Play.
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