Big Brother Criticized for Reusing Reality TV Contestants
Channel Ten faced criticism for casting familiar faces after it emerged that one of the contestants on this year's Big Brother had previously appeared on Deal Or No Deal. Vincent, a 21-year-old barber from Victoria, was a contestant on the Grant Denyer-hosted game show in 2024.
The young hairstylist competed with the support of his grandmother and shared with Grant Denyer that he was playing for his large family. He revealed,
"There's 108 great-grandchildren in my family!"
On Deal Or No Deal, Vincent faced a tense moment when he was left with two cases: one held $50,000, the other only $75. He received an anxious offer of $18,800 not to open either case.
Fans React to Vincent's Big Brother Return
Viewers soon spotted Vincent as a housemate on the Big Brother 2025 reboot, which premiered recently. Social media quickly buzzed with reactions about seeing him back on television.
- One fan wrote, "Omgg I remember him lmaoo, someone posted him on TikTok and the girls were going absolutely feral over him. Knew I recognised him."
- Another commented, "If I had a penny for every time someone who has previously been on Deal or No Deal was cast on a reboot of Big Brother."
Vincent's reappearance sparked debate about Channel Ten's casting choices and reliance on familiar reality stars.
Author's Summary
This case highlights criticism of Channel Ten's strategy to reuse reality TV personalities, raising questions about the originality of its casting on Big Brother 2025.