Big Brother Australia Returns to Original Format in 2025
Big Brother Australia is reviving its classic early 2000s style for the 2025 season on Channel 10. The show will return to its original location at Dreamworld and bring back live evictions, live nominations, and 24/7 live streaming.
The Question About Big Brother Uncut
Fans are curious whether the controversial late-night spin-off, Big Brother Uncut, will make a comeback. This program featured unedited footage from the Big Brother house that was too explicit for the main broadcasts.
Content and Impact of Big Brother Uncut
Big Brother Uncut was known for its adult themes including flirtation, nudity, and other NSFW content considered unsuitable for primetime. Despite this, it attracted over a million viewers per episode.
Changes and Cancellation
Following political and regulatory pressure, the show was renamed Big Brother: Adults Only. The spin-off was eventually canceled in 2006.
Controversy and Backlash
One week after the cancellation, the show faced massive backlash due to the notorious "turkey slap" incident, which prompted an official investigation into the program’s handling of adult themes.
"Big Brother’s coverage of adult themes in general came under huge scrutiny when a moment dubbed the 'turkey slap' incident sparked widespread backlash and an official investigation."
Author’s summary: The 2025 revival of Big Brother Australia returns to its roots with live elements and streaming, while the fate of the explicit late-night spin-off remains uncertain amid its controversial past.