Viewers Criticize Big Brother Australia's 'Dirty Trick'
Big Brother Australia fans have expressed outrage towards Channel Ten, accusing the network of deception after a viewer vote led to the unexpected introduction of a contestant with controversial political views.
Viewer Vote Surprise
During Monday's episode, the audience was given the chance to select the show's 13th housemate. The choice was between Mitch, a 21-year-old tradie, and Jane, a 67-year-old self-described "glam gran" promising sparkle, sass, and high heels in the house.
Viewers overwhelmingly chose Jane, who captured attention with her playful personality and vibrant introduction. She stated,
“I'm not your average grandmother - my suitcase has sparkles, heels and bikinis.”
Controversial Revelation
However, less than 24 hours later, when Jane made her entrance, viewers were surprised by a significant detail omitted before the vote: Jane openly identifies as “an avid and passionate Donald Trump lover” according to her official Big Brother bio.
Audience Backlash
The disclosure sparked widespread anger online, with many accusing producers of intentionally withholding this information to influence votes. One viewer wrote on X,
“They couldn't have told us she was a Trump supporter before we voted? I feel like I've been tricked.”
Author's summary: Viewers criticized Big Brother Australia for not disclosing a contestant’s strong Trump support before voting, causing backlash over alleged producer deception.