Big Brother Faces Criticism for Reusing Reality TV Contestants
Channel Ten has come under fire for featuring reality TV veterans, following the revelation that one of this year’s Big Brother housemates had previously appeared on the game show Deal Or No Deal. Vincent, a 21-year-old barber from Victoria, competed on the Denyer-hosted show in 2024.
Vincent’s Appearance on Deal Or No Deal
During his Deal Or No Deal stint, Vincent was supported by his grandmother and shared personal motivations with host Grant Denyer, saying,
“There’s 108 great-grandchildren in my family!”
The episode became memorable when Vincent narrowed down his choices to two cases containing $50,000 and $75. He was offered $18,800 to walk away without opening them, creating a tense moment.
Fans React to Vincent’s Big Brother Casting
Viewers quickly recognized Vincent when he appeared on the Big Brother reboot in 2025, which premiered recently. Social media erupted with reactions such as:
- “Omgg I remember him lmaoo, someone posted him on TikTok and the girls were going absolutely feral over him. Knew I recognised him.”
- “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.”
Fans expressed frustration over the network's repeated use of familiar faces across reality shows.
Author’s Summary
The recycling of reality TV contestants sparks debate about originality in programming, as fans notice repeated appearances and question casting choices.
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