On Big Brother, you always have to be prepared for the unexpected. Today, fans Canadian "Big Brother"« A surprise awaits: the show's return has been announced.
The show was cancelled after 12 seasons in 2024. The reasons are believed to have been declining viewership, the need for greater sponsorship, and rising production and licensing costs.
The show will move to a new channel and is scheduled to return next year, with a new host taking over.
BBCAN fans are in for a treat: the show has been revived on Crave and CTV.
This is the news BBCAN fans have been waiting for. The show will return for season 12 in 2027, and it is hoped that its new home will provide long-term stability. Bell Media announced in a statement that production on the upcoming season will begin next spring. It will air on Crave and CTV. Meanwhile, the American version of the show will also appear on CTV starting in the summer of 2027.
Bell Media's Vice President of Global Content, Justin Stockman, is delighted to have the show on their network. He says BBCAN is one of the "most iconic and beloved formats in the world." He adds that he looks forward to bringing Canadian audiences "an immersive and unforgettable social gaming experience.".
What's new in the new season isn't just the channel. The host will be new, replaced by Andrea Bain from The Social.
Arisa Cox hosted the first 12 seasons of BBCAN. She was nominated for a Canadian Screen Award as the show's host. Many fans will be devastated by the news that she will not be returning to the program.
Before its initial cancellation in 2024, there were signs that the series was in trouble. After the conclusion of Season 5, the show went on hiatus. An online petition generated widespread interest, and the series returned to the Global channel with a few commercials.
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