What happens during the Big Brother Australia casting process? TV WEEK goes behind the scenes

What Happens During the Big Brother Australia Casting Process?

Before selecting the Big Brother Australia housemates, TV WEEK was invited behind the scenes to explore the casting procedure. When Channel 10 announced the show’s return with a format honoring the original, excitement was high. The Big Brother house is back on the Gold Coast, featuring live nominations, evictions, and a 24-hour livestream.

Executive Network Producer Sarah Thornton explained the casting philosophy: the show aims to find diverse participants from all backgrounds, ages, and walks of life, unlike other reality shows that focus on influencers. This approach reflects the spirit of the original Channel 10 seasons.

Behind the Scenes of Casting

On an average Tuesday at 1pm, the casting session took place in a conference room at a nondescript Sydney hotel. Sitting behind a camera, a group of five executives, including Sarah, interviewed candidates individually. Applicants arrived one by one and answered a range of questions.

Some applicants lasted just a few minutes due to short or vague answers, with the shortest session being three minutes.
Others impressed the panel with their energy, charisma, charm, or humor.

“I love how generous people are,” Sarah said, acknowledging that although seeing up to 60 applicants a day can be exhausting, it can also be “magical.”

Summary

The Big Brother Australia casting process emphasizes finding genuine, diverse individuals to recreate the original show's inclusive spirit, making it both a challenging and rewarding experience for producers.

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Now To Love — 2025-11-04