BB not back on Nine

We apologise for getting your hopes up

UPDATE: Turns out the below is the crock of sh-a complete lie.

Behind Big Brother apologises for getting anyone’s hopes up.

Rumours are rife that Network Nine are set to make an announcement that they will be picking up the Big Brother franchise after it was dumped by Ten earlier this month.

The news, which is expected to be announced officially at 10am tomorrow morning local time, would signal a new era for the show in Australia. The news is expected to be leaked in the next few hours to major news sources.

There is no word yet on whether the network will choose to air the show in 2009 or hold back until 2010 or beyond.

In recent times there has been discussion on the sale of Southern Star Endemol (Big Brother’s parent company in Australia) after a string of shows failed to interest audiences, including Gladiators, Out of the Blue, and of course Big Brother.

Behind Big Brother has not received full confirmation on this announcement but will keep you updated as news comes to hand!

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