It’s official! Big Brother Australia WILL return for another season in 2021 – and casting is already open for new housemates
Applications are officially open for the 2021 season of Big Brother Australia.
As fans continue to tune in to Seven’s reboot, which is only midway through airing, casting has already begun for its next batch of housemates.
The announcement was made on Instagram on Sunday, with a link provided for reality TV star hopefuls to apply.
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Want to play again? Big Brother Australia is now casting for new housemates for its 2021 season
‘BREAKING NEWS: You’ve been telling everyone how much you love #BBAU and we’ve heard you! Big Brother is bringing you another series in 2021!’ the post read.
To be eligible for a role on the popular program, applications must be made by Australian Citizens or Permanent Residents that are over the age of 18.
Successful applications will meet with TV producers in August and September after filling out the required forms and submitting a personal video audition.
The scheduled filming of the series is set to begin in October 2020, and those applying are expected to keep at least 12 weeks free to be on the show.
Do you have what it takes? Successful applications will meet with TV producers in August and September after filling out the required forms and submitting a personal video audition
The reboot attracted a whopping 54,000 applications last year when it announced it was looking for a new batch of stars in October 2019.
Sonia appears to be returning as the 2021 host, as she shared a video message to fans encouraging them to apply.
Big Brother famously launched the careers of Chrissie Swan (season three), Ryan ‘Fitzy’ Fitzgerald (season four) and Blair McDonough (season one).
Popular: The reboot attracted a whopping 54,000 applications last year when it announced it was looking for a new batch of stars. Pictured: Big Brother 2020 star Garth Saville, 50
There are currently 12 housemates left in the house vying for the enviable $250,000 cash prize.
Australia will vote for a winner next month during a live finale when there are only three stars remaining.
Big Brother Australia continues on Sunday from 7pm on Seven
Tune in: Big Brother Australia continues on Sunday from 7pm on Seven