Big Brother Faces Criticism for Reusing Reality TV Contestants
Channel Ten has received criticism for casting former reality TV stars again after it emerged that one of this year's Big Brother housemates had previously appeared on Deal Or No Deal.
Vincent's Previous Appearance on Deal Or No Deal
Vincent, a 21-year-old barber from Victoria, was featured on the game show hosted by Grant Denyer in 2024. During his appearance, Vincent was supported by his grandmother and mentioned he was playing for his large family. He told the host, Grant Denyer, "There's 108 great-grandchildren in my family!"
"There's 108 great-grandchildren in my family!"
In a tense moment, Vincent had to choose between two cases, one holding $50,000 and the other $75. He was offered $18,800 to walk away without opening them, creating a suspenseful episode.
Fans React to Vincent Returning on Big Brother 2025
Fans quickly recognized Vincent as a former game show contestant when Big Brother 2025 premiered. Social media users expressed surprise and shared their excitement.
- "Omgg I remember him lmaoo, someone posted him on TikTok and the girls were going absolutely feral over him. Knew I recognised him," one fan commented.
- Another user wrote, "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."
Summary
The return of familiar faces like Vincent has sparked debate over the reuse of reality TV contestants, highlighting viewers' mixed reactions to casting choices.