If there’s one Big Brother Australia 2026 housemate getting everyone talking, it’s Ebony Vandermont.
The 23-year-old has become one of the season’s most divisive contestants after ruffling feathers with her outspoken personality, controversial comments and refusal to back down when challenged.
From calling her fellow housemates “peasants” and “hobos” to clashing with multiple contestants, Ebony has quickly established herself as one of the biggest personalities in the house.
Here’s everything we know about her so far.
How old is Ebony Vandermont?
Ebony is 23 years old.
Ahead of entering the Big Brother house, she admitted to WHO that she wasn’t planning on keeping a low profile.
Describing herself as “a little b—hy”, Ebony said she was excited to stir things up and embrace the chaos.
She also revealed that she’s used to being in charge in her everyday life and hoped to bring that same energy into the house.
Why is Ebony causing so much drama?
It didn’t take long for Ebony to become one of the season’s most talked-about contestants.
Several housemates became frustrated with her after she repeatedly avoided helping with chores and referred to others as “peasants” and “hobos”.
Rather than apologising immediately, Ebony initially doubled down on the comments, insisting she still liked her fellow contestants despite the language she used.
Her behaviour has since sparked multiple confrontations inside the house, with several contestants questioning whether she’s willing to change.
Charity confronted Ebony over her comments
One of the season’s most emotional moments came when housemate Charity sat Ebony down for an honest conversation about the impact of her words.
Charity explained that the term “hobo” was particularly hurtful because of her own life experiences, revealing she currently lives in public housing after arriving in Australia as a refugee in 2004.
She told Ebony that casual name-calling can affect people in ways they may not realise, reminding her that everyone comes from different backgrounds and has faced different struggles.
Charity also shared that although she doesn’t have money in the bank, she considers herself rich in family and life experiences.
Following the conversation, Ebony apologised and said she never intended to offend anyone by using the words “hobo” or “peasant”.
Ebony’s apology didn’t end the tension
Although Ebony apologised to Charity, the conflict didn’t completely disappear.
Ebony later found herself at the centre of house drama after trying to explain her behaviour to the group.
Housemate Kyrah challenged her explanation, prompting Ebony to tell her to “woman up” and speak to her privately if she had an issue.
Kyrah responded that multiple people in the house had already tried doing exactly that, highlighting growing frustration among the contestants.
With Harmon, Kyrah and Ebony all facing eviction, viewers were left to decide whether the controversial housemate deserved another chance.
Fans praised Charity’s response
While opinions remain divided on Ebony’s behaviour, many viewers applauded the way Charity handled the difficult conversation.
Social media quickly filled with praise for Charity’s calm and compassionate approach.
One viewer described the conversation as “incredibly well explained and well handled,” while another simply wrote, “God bless Charity.”
Others said Charity showed “grace” throughout the discussion, with many hoping Ebony would take the feedback on board and learn from the experience.
Even 2025 fan favourite Abiola Oreyomi weighed in, leaving a supportive comment for Charity on Big Brother Australia’s social media.
Ebony’s music career uncovered
Chattr has also uncovered what appears to be Ebony’s little-known music career, with the Big Brother housemate releasing multiple original tracks on Spotify under her name.
The songs are a far cry from the drama unfolding inside the house, but they’ve already caught our attention for another reason. Across several releases, the vocals have a distinctly robotic sound, leading some listeners to speculate that artificial intelligence may have played a role in their creation.
On her YouTube channel, the music is flagged for its alleged use of AI.
That said, there’s no public confirmation that the tracks were created using AI, and Ebony has not publicly commented on how the music was produced. So, while the songs have certainly raised eyebrows, any claims about AI involvement remain just that — speculation.
Whether viewers reward her for bringing the drama or decide they’ve had enough remains to be seen, but one thing’s certain: Ebony has become one of the defining characters of the 2026 season.
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