Big Brother Australia 2012
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Big Brother Australia: Secrets (also known as Big Brother Australia 2012) is the upcoming ninth season of the Australia
n reality television series, Big Brother Australia. It will be the first to air on the Nine Network
after it signed a deal with Southern Star Group
in September 2011. The 2012 series will introduce Sonia Kruger
as the new host of Big Brother, as confirmed via the official Facebook page.
confirmed on 9 September 2011 that they had signed a contract with Southern Star Group
to air the series in 2012; the first time a broadcaster other than Network Ten
has broadcast the show in Australia.
It is expected that the show will air in 2012, after the network's coverage of the Olympics
.
of Big Brother, Secret Story
. This style of format would see housemates, much like past seasons, living communally with one another, while simultaneously seeking to discover "secrets" about their fellow housemates, Has not been officially confirmed by the network and southern star.
announced on their casting website that they would be accepting pre-audition applications for people who are interested in participating on the season. The official Facebook page for the show, as directed to by the ESS website, was opened on 15 September 2011. The location of the Big Brother compound has not yet been officially confirmed, however, Queensland
Premier
Anna Bligh
stated that she would do everything possible to see the show return to the Gold Coast. A spokesperson from Dreamworld
, the original home of Big Brother, has stated that as of 21 September 2011 nothing was locked in but the theme park would welcome the return of the show.
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
n reality television series, Big Brother Australia. It will be the first to air on the Nine Network
Nine Network
The Nine Network , is an Australian television network with headquarters based in Willoughby, a suburb located on the North Shore of Sydney. For 50 years since television's inception in Australia, between 1956 and 2006, it was the most watched television network in Australia...
after it signed a deal with Southern Star Group
Southern Star Group
Southern Star Group is Australia's largest independent television production and distribution group....
in September 2011. The 2012 series will introduce Sonia Kruger
Sonia Kruger
Sonia Melissa Kruger is an Australian television presenter. She is best known for co-hosting the popular Australian version of Dancing with the Stars, hosting 10 Years Younger in 10 Days and for the role of Tina Sparkle in the hit 1992 film Strictly Ballroom.-Early life:Born in Toowoomba,...
as the new host of Big Brother, as confirmed via the official Facebook page.
Production
After three years off air, the Nine NetworkNine Network
The Nine Network , is an Australian television network with headquarters based in Willoughby, a suburb located on the North Shore of Sydney. For 50 years since television's inception in Australia, between 1956 and 2006, it was the most watched television network in Australia...
confirmed on 9 September 2011 that they had signed a contract with Southern Star Group
Southern Star Group
Southern Star Group is Australia's largest independent television production and distribution group....
to air the series in 2012; the first time a broadcaster other than Network Ten
Network Ten
Network Ten , is one of Australia's three major commercial television networks. Owned-and-operated stations can be found in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth, while affiliates extend the network to cover most of the country...
has broadcast the show in Australia.
It is expected that the show will air in 2012, after the network's coverage of the Olympics
2012 Summer Olympics
The 2012 Summer Olympic Games, officially known as the "London 2012 Olympic Games", are scheduled to take place in London, England, United Kingdom from 27 July to 12 August 2012...
.
Changes to format
Since the show's revival, it has been revealed that all housemates will have a secret even though this has not been officially confirmed either by Southern Star/or Channel 9. . The series is also set to be scaled back with a tighter budget, this has not been officially confirmed by the network and Southern Star. . In terms of gameplay, the title suggests that it may take elements out of the French versionFrance
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
of Big Brother, Secret Story
Secret Story
Secret Story may refer to:* Secret Story , a 1992 album by Pat MethenyIn reality television:-France:* Secret Story 2007 * Secret Story 2008 * Secret Story 2009 * Secret Story 2010...
. This style of format would see housemates, much like past seasons, living communally with one another, while simultaneously seeking to discover "secrets" about their fellow housemates, Has not been officially confirmed by the network and southern star.
Pre-season
Several days after the news Big Brother was to return, Southern Star GroupSouthern Star Group
Southern Star Group is Australia's largest independent television production and distribution group....
announced on their casting website that they would be accepting pre-audition applications for people who are interested in participating on the season. The official Facebook page for the show, as directed to by the ESS website, was opened on 15 September 2011. The location of the Big Brother compound has not yet been officially confirmed, however, Queensland
Queensland
Queensland is a state of Australia, occupying the north-eastern section of the mainland continent. It is bordered by the Northern Territory, South Australia and New South Wales to the west, south-west and south respectively. To the east, Queensland is bordered by the Coral Sea and Pacific Ocean...
Premier
Premiers of Queensland
Before the 1890s, there was no developed party system in Queensland. Political affiliation labels before that time indicate a general tendency only. Before the end of the first decade of the twentieth century, political parties were more akin to parliamentary factions, and were fluid, informal and...
Anna Bligh
Anna Bligh
Anna Maria Bligh is an Australian politician and the Premier of Queensland since 2007. The 2009 Queensland state election was the first time a female-led political party won or retained state or federal government in Australia...
stated that she would do everything possible to see the show return to the Gold Coast. A spokesperson from Dreamworld
Dreamworld
Dreamworld is a large theme park situated on the Gold Coast in Queensland. It is currently Australia's largest theme park with over 27 rides including 4 roller coasters. The park is made up of several themed lands: Ocean Parade, Kid's World, Wiggles World, Gold Rush Country, Rocky Hollow, Tiger...
, the original home of Big Brother, has stated that as of 21 September 2011 nothing was locked in but the theme park would welcome the return of the show.