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SA’s Big Brother housemate revealed as Priya Malik, teacher and aspiring comedian

HIGH school teacher and aspiring comedian Priya Malik is expected to be the only South Australian housemate on the new series of Big Brother Australia.
Billed as ‘Posh Spice’ in previews of the new season, Nine hasn’t officially confirmed her identity but all signs suggest the Indian-Australian - who teaches at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College in Enfield - will be our representative in the BB house on the Gold Coast.
Adelaide Comedy’s Craig Egan says Priya, who is relatively new to the local comedy scene, is “flirty and firey” and has shown a lot of promise on stage.
“She told me she was going on a TV show but she didn’t say which one,” he says.
“She’s got some real sass about her, she’s a bit like, ‘I know I’m hot’, but everyone likes her.
“I think she’ll start some trouble in the house, she’s got a bit of fire about her.”
One of Priya’s students at the all-girls school tweeted yesterday that she had told everyone she was “leaving to go to India for five weeks”.
Currently in lockdown ahead of the series premiere on September 8, Priya - aged in her late 20s - was allowed to chat to Adelaide morning radio yesterday, without revealing her identity.
“I usually tell it like it is and I’ve had a diverse experience behind me and quite a lot of life experience behind me,” she told SAFM’s Michael Beveridge, a previous contestant on the reality show.
“I think that’s probably what...(they) liked about me, other than my extreme good looks and amazing personality...no I’m kidding.”

http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/enter...spiring-comedian/story-fnnspw2t-1227044051321
 
Dann said:
I didn't know this! Apparently Surly died this year, but another "creature" is being born.
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"In previous seasons, the nation's fallen hard for pot-stirring pufferfish, Surley. This time around executive producer Alex Mavroidakis reveals the housemates will become well-acquainted with another quarrelsome creature! "There's a new character this year who's just as mysterious and cheeky as Surley!" Alex explains"

I tried to blow it up best I can so I wrote it out too.
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Daltrim said:
SA’s Big Brother housemate revealed as Priya Malik, teacher and aspiring comedian

HIGH school teacher and aspiring comedian Priya Malik is expected to be the only South Australian housemate on the new series of Big Brother Australia.
Billed as ‘Posh Spice’ in previews of the new season, Nine hasn’t officially confirmed her identity but all signs suggest the Indian-Australian - who teaches at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College in Enfield - will be our representative in the BB house on the Gold Coast.
Adelaide Comedy’s Craig Egan says Priya, who is relatively new to the local comedy scene, is “flirty and firey” and has shown a lot of promise on stage.
“She told me she was going on a TV show but she didn’t say which one,” he says.
“She’s got some real sass about her, she’s a bit like, ‘I know I’m hot’, but everyone likes her.
“I think she’ll start some trouble in the house, she’s got a bit of fire about her.”
One of Priya’s students at the all-girls school tweeted yesterday that she had told everyone she was “leaving to go to India for five weeks”.
Currently in lockdown ahead of the series premiere on September 8, Priya - aged in her late 20s - was allowed to chat to Adelaide morning radio yesterday, without revealing her identity.
“I usually tell it like it is and I’ve had a diverse experience behind me and quite a lot of life experience behind me,” she told SAFM’s Michael Beveridge, a previous contestant on the reality show.
“I think that’s probably what...(they) liked about me, other than my extreme good looks and amazing personality...no I’m kidding.”

http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/enter...spiring-comedian/story-fnnspw2t-1227044051321
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She was allowed to give an interview during lockdown?!
 
This is Big Brother! Executive producer Alex Mavroidakis reveals he's the show's decision-making omni-God and says he doesn't want another Tim Dormer this year
By Alicia Vrajlal for Daily Mail Australia and Laura Evans For Daily Mail Australia

Published: 18:33 AEST, 2 September 2014 | Updated: 18:50 AEST, 2 September 201


  • It's the reality TV show seemingly controlled by an omnipresent God-like figure of authority with a thunderingly powerful voice.

    But while Big Brother Australia's Noah's Ark themed teaser might have a distinctly biblical subtext, it looks like the show isn't the result of divine inspiration.

    Speaking to Daily Mail Australia on Tuesday executive producer Alex Mavroidakis revealed he's one of the all-powerful decision-makers behind the hit reality TV franchise.

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    In the control room: Big Brother's executive producer Alex Mavroidakis (left) pictured with co-executive producer Chris Blackburn, spills the secrets of the eleventh series of the reality TV franchise

    And the talented British producer promises this year's viewers can expect more mayhem and madness than ever before.


    Reality TV's pioneering people experiment, series 11 of Big Brother Australia will be making a return to its roots.

    'For our housemates it's a real throw back to the social experiment, we're doing something this year that will really test the contestants and pit them against each other and create real human drama,' Alex says, revealing one ninety minute episode takes 10 hours to edit.

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    Biblical subtext: With a Noah's Ark themed promo featuring presenter Sonia Kruger, Alex promises this year's show will deliver something never been done before in the eleven year history of the Australian franchise

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    New talent: Alex says viewers won't get identikit versions of last year's winner Tim Dormer (pictured) but can expect 'real human drama' with heroes and villains

    'Real human drama that has heroes, it has villains and it has far reaching implications. It will be a real soap opera.

    'We trade on mystery, so we're very excited about this year because we're doing something that's never been done in any other Big Brother house around the world.'

    Unscripted and entirely unpredictable, Alex says the only control the show's creators have at this stage is the casting and in that he's confident.

    'Big Brother isn't a freak show. We try to throw in a mix of horribly narcissistic wannabees that love themselves and want as much screen time as possible, with a load of real Australians.

    'We chosen a terrific cast of people, a really diverse group and put together the biggest and most audacious house we've ever had.

    1409646155014_Image_galleryImage_Big_Brother_2014_Australi.JPG


    God-like: The show's huge popularity trades on its ability to do the unexpected and this year will be no different with the audience have more power than ever before

    'Then we leave the Australian public to decide who they want to watch.'

    One thing is for sure - viewers won't be seeing identikit Tim Dormers.

    'We didn't want clones of last year's housemates.

    'We didn't want this year's Tahnee, this year's Tim, this year's Ben - they were terrific as last year's housemates but I was actually quite pleased we didn't have a lot of people turning up pretending to be Tim.'

    With a series of teasers hinting that 'one housemate will have ultimate power' and 'unleash the storm' the momentum for the show, which airs on Monday September 8, is growing fast.

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    A taste of what's to come: Gym Junkie Dion Kallis features in this year's promos, the show airs on Monday 8 September

    1409646285887_wps_7_Dion_Kallis_in_promo_vide.jpg

    Fame hungry: Alex says there will be a mix of 'horribly narcissistic wannabees' and 'real Australians'

    'We don't have the restraints of all the other big reality shows,' says Alex of the show's successful formula that's spawned versions across the globe.

    'We can pretty much do whatever we want, the only thing we have to stick to is that we have to shield the housemates from the outside world, evict someone every week and then give someone a load of money at the end of it.'

    And while all eyes will be on the ten contestants, the viewers will have unprecedented power this year.

    1409646281644_wps_6_article_2724793_2085D2260.jpg


    Grown-up viewing: The show's new time slot 8.40pm promises to deliver more grown-up content

    'The audience get a rare opportunity this year, which is to stage manage the house from their arm chair and I'm not just talking in terms of eviction, which they've always had the power to do.

    'It's power to the people - that's our message to the audience this year.

    'They are going to have to make really tough decisions about stuff that actually matters not just who does the cleaning - it's going to be game changing stuff.'

    With a later time slot of 8.40pm the show promises to appeal to an older audience.

    'There's new challenges, we absolutely do need more grown up content and we will deliver that.'







 
Inigo Montoya said:
This is Big Brother! Executive producer Alex Mavroidakis reveals he's the show's decision-making omni-God and says he doesn't want another Tim Dormer this year
By Alicia Vrajlal for Daily Mail Australia and Laura Evans For Daily Mail Australia

Published: 18:33 AEST, 2 September 2014 | Updated: 18:50 AEST, 2 September 201


  • It's the reality TV show seemingly controlled by an omnipresent God-like figure of authority with a thunderingly powerful voice.

    But while Big Brother Australia's Noah's Ark themed teaser might have a distinctly biblical subtext, it looks like the show isn't the result of divine inspiration.

    Speaking to Daily Mail Australia on Tuesday executive producer Alex Mavroidakis revealed he's one of the all-powerful decision-makers behind the hit reality TV franchise.

    1409645690395_wps_1_Big_Brother_2014_Alex_Chr.jpg


    In the control room: Big Brother's executive producer Alex Mavroidakis (left) pictured with co-executive producer Chris Blackburn, spills the secrets of the eleventh series of the reality TV franchise

    And the talented British producer promises this year's viewers can expect more mayhem and madness than ever before.


    Reality TV's pioneering people experiment, series 11 of Big Brother Australia will be making a return to its roots.

    'For our housemates it's a real throw back to the social experiment, we're doing something this year that will really test the contestants and pit them against each other and create real human drama,' Alex says, revealing one ninety minute episode takes 10 hours to edit.

    1409645961206_Image_galleryImage_Promotional_pic_of_Sonia_.JPG

    Biblical subtext: With a Noah's Ark themed promo featuring presenter Sonia Kruger, Alex promises this year's show will deliver something never been done before in the eleven year history of the Australian franchise

    1409646061149_wps_3_article_2724793_2085D8280.jpg


    New talent: Alex says viewers won't get identikit versions of last year's winner Tim Dormer (pictured) but can expect 'real human drama' with heroes and villains

    'Real human drama that has heroes, it has villains and it has far reaching implications. It will be a real soap opera.

    'We trade on mystery, so we're very excited about this year because we're doing something that's never been done in any other Big Brother house around the world.'

    Unscripted and entirely unpredictable, Alex says the only control the show's creators have at this stage is the casting and in that he's confident.

    'Big Brother isn't a freak show. We try to throw in a mix of horribly narcissistic wannabees that love themselves and want as much screen time as possible, with a load of real Australians.

    'We chosen a terrific cast of people, a really diverse group and put together the biggest and most audacious house we've ever had.

    1409646155014_Image_galleryImage_Big_Brother_2014_Australi.JPG


    God-like: The show's huge popularity trades on its ability to do the unexpected and this year will be no different with the audience have more power than ever before

    'Then we leave the Australian public to decide who they want to watch.'

    One thing is for sure - viewers won't be seeing identikit Tim Dormers.

    'We didn't want clones of last year's housemates.

    'We didn't want this year's Tahnee, this year's Tim, this year's Ben - they were terrific as last year's housemates but I was actually quite pleased we didn't have a lot of people turning up pretending to be Tim.'

    With a series of teasers hinting that 'one housemate will have ultimate power' and 'unleash the storm' the momentum for the show, which airs on Monday September 8, is growing fast.

    1409646200173_wps_5_Dion_Kallis_who_is_on_201.jpg

    A taste of what's to come: Gym Junkie Dion Kallis features in this year's promos, the show airs on Monday 8 September

    1409646285887_wps_7_Dion_Kallis_in_promo_vide.jpg

    Fame hungry: Alex says there will be a mix of 'horribly narcissistic wannabees' and 'real Australians'

    'We don't have the restraints of all the other big reality shows,' says Alex of the show's successful formula that's spawned versions across the globe.

    'We can pretty much do whatever we want, the only thing we have to stick to is that we have to shield the housemates from the outside world, evict someone every week and then give someone a load of money at the end of it.'

    And while all eyes will be on the ten contestants, the viewers will have unprecedented power this year.

    1409646281644_wps_6_article_2724793_2085D2260.jpg


    Grown-up viewing: The show's new time slot 8.40pm promises to deliver more grown-up content

    'The audience get a rare opportunity this year, which is to stage manage the house from their arm chair and I'm not just talking in terms of eviction, which they've always had the power to do.

    'It's power to the people - that's our message to the audience this year.

    'They are going to have to make really tough decisions about stuff that actually matters not just who does the cleaning - it's going to be game changing stuff.'

    With a later time slot of 8.40pm the show promises to appeal to an older audience.

    'There's new challenges, we absolutely do need more grown up content and we will deliver that.'






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Wow. Alex says More Adult Content. Maybe the PG Rating is just a precaution at the start so that parents won't get scared off from letting their kids watch it? Hopeful maybe?
 
I call bluff as the later timeslot doesn't look like it sticking around all season - just until about the week 6 mark when The Block is over.
 
marquisite said:
I call bluff as the later timeslot doesn't look like it sticking around all season - just until about the week 6 mark when The Block is over.
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True. Hell, that one line could just be to try and get us excited about it or something.
 
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