Episode Day 1 (9/11/2025) - Launch

[the Theorist]

Here we go again! Big Brother is always watching - and so is BBBA.

The first episode of 2025 has (finally) arrived...

"Big Brother is back at Dreamworld! A new cast of Aussies faces twists, tasks, and live evictions. It's the return of the social experiment that changed reality TV forever."​

It all kicks off tonight from 7:00pm AEDT on 10, followed by the long-awaited commencement of the 24/7 live stream. I think I can speak for most of us when I say we never thought we'd see the day. This is 17 years in the making. In the words of Gretel Killeen circa 2001: "Are you ready?!"

Here's to a successful new era!

 

[the Theorist]

Speaking of, the revival is officially certified by the legend herself. We’re off to a positive start.

“Big best wishes to the wonderful @mel_tracina, cast and crew of @bigbrotherau for a fabulous season of BB - starting tonight on @channel10au. Chookas!”​

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[Harrison]

Does anyone know how to watch outside of Aus tonight? I know VPN but any suggestions on best VPN to use

 

[Rison]

Does anyone know how to watch outside of Aus tonight? I know VPN but any suggestions on best VPN to use

NordVPN is what I use and doesn't appear to be having any issues.

Ironically when I tested it earlier and started the live 10 stream, I instantly got a NordVPN commercial.

 

[marquisite]

Wouldn't it be funny if one of this year's BB sponsors is a VPN company?

 

[timmy]

Does anyone know how to watch outside of Aus tonight? I know VPN but any suggestions on best VPN to use

I have SurfShark and it works. Just turn off its ad-blocking feature. I'm told Express VPN is also good (same need to disable ad blocking though).

If you're signing up for one google up a discount code as they all have like 50% discounts etc. Never pay full price.

 

[the Theorist]

Wouldn't it be funny if one of this year's BB sponsors is a VPN company?

Well, how else is ITV supposed to run the show from the UK?

 

[jessy_girl]

Aw I love the live chats here, I’m not sure I’ll ever be able to join in these days or watch in real time but I think I really need to try for old times sake. I love that it’s finally here and that Gretel has given her blessings!

 

[Rison]

Gretel has given her blessings!

I assume she does it to stop people pestering her about the show. She's always done it since leaving - she did for 2008 and 2012.

I don't recall it happening for 2020, but that might just because she was forced to talk about the show ad nauseum when it was announced - since its announcement coincided with her doing press after being eliminated on The Masked Singer and was backed into a corner.

 

[the Theorist]

I'm half-expecting a lead-in story on 10News+, or even something on QLD's local news, before tonight's premiere.

 

[jessy_girl]

I assume she does it to stop people pestering her about the show. She's always done it since leaving - she did for 2008 and 2012.

I don't recall it happening for 2020, but that might just because she was forced to talk about the show ad nauseum when it was announced - since its announcement coincided with her doing press after being eliminated on The Masked Singer and was backed into a corner.

I will say I have zero recollection of this, this does make it seem less impactful but good for her. I will still take it as a positive omen.

 

[marquisite]

I'm half-expecting a lead-in story on 10News+, or even something on QLD's local news, before tonight's premiere.

Same! But I'm 50:50 if it'll be in 10 News or +.

 

[Kingstevoh]

I will say I have zero recollection of this, this does make it seem less impactful but good for her. I will still take it as a positive omen.

They should have never got rid of her for season 8. She deserved to close that era out.

 

[minerva]

So what's our drinking game trigger for tonight?

 

[andrewpatrick_]

How exciting!

 

[James T]

So what's our drinking game trigger for tonight?

take a sip anytime Michael says something awful

 

[Rison]

So what's our drinking game trigger for tonight?

Sip every time you see rain.

 

[the Theorist]

Sip every time you see rain.

 

[bradnak]

They should have never got rid of her for season 8. She deserved to close that era out.

She might have wanted to leave as well. The circumstances around her exit have never been fully confirmed, as far as I'm aware. All we have is her book "The Night My Bum Dropped", which is touted as being "gleefully exaggerated".

 

[timmy]

So what's our drinking game trigger for tonight?

Drink when cameras accidentally reveal there's no ceiling in the living area.