Get prepared for a new series of eliminations: The third edition of Big Brother Canada is set to make a return, airing on CTV and Crave. The popular reality competition will kick off production in Montreal next spring, with casting specifics to be disclosed at a later time, as per Bell Media’s announcements during their upfront presentations in Toronto this week.
In addition, the network will showcase the enduring U.S. version of Big Brother starting in summer 2027. Drawing inspiration from George Orwell’s renowned dystopian novel Nineteen Eighty-Four, the show brings together a group of participants known as houseguests in a specially constructed residence where they are continuously monitored through audio and video, isolated from the outside world, and must vie for cash prizes.
Contestants navigate through interpersonal conflicts and evolving relationships with individuals of varied backgrounds and viewpoints, all while striving to avoid eviction from the house and elimination from the competition. Andrea Bain, known for her role as a lifestyle host and entertainment reporter on CTV’s daytime program The Social and previously on CBC’s daytime talk show The Goods, has been selected to host the Canadian revival.
Bain expressed her excitement about the opportunity on social media, stating, “If you’ve watched me over the years, you know how much I love reality television, big personalities, unexpected twists, and unforgettable moments. So to now be part of a franchise that has delivered all of that for decades is truly a dream come true.” Bell’s agreement includes the library of the show’s 12 previous seasons, available for binge-watching on Crave, along with the French version Big Brother Célébrités.
Various adaptations of Big Brother have aired in numerous countries worldwide since its debut in the Netherlands in the late 1990s, achieving success from Brazil to the U.K., India to Australia. The Canadian edition was first introduced by Shaw Media and Corus Entertainment on Slice, a digital platform, in 2013 before transitioning to the main network Global two years later. The show was hosted by broadcaster and entertainment reporter Arisa Cox, who also appeared on the reality series U8TV: The Lofters in the early 2000s.
Following the hiatus after its fifth season, fan outcry played a pivotal role in securing a sixth season for Big Brother Canada. Another wave of protest emerged when Global announced its cancellation in June 2024. Justin Stockman, Bell Media’s vice-president of global content, emphasized the commitment to providing Canadian viewers with more of the engaging and unforgettable competitive social gameplay they cherish.
