Big Brother Criticized for Reusing Reality TV Contestants
Channel Ten faced criticism for casting familiar faces after it was revealed that one housemate in this year's Big Brother had previously appeared on Deal Or No Deal. Vincent, a 21-year-old barber from Victoria, was on the Grant Denyer-hosted game show in 2024.
Vincent's Appearance on Deal Or No Deal
The young hairstylist was accompanied by his grandmother on the game show, where he shared that he was competing for his large family. Vincent told the host, Grant Denyer, "There's 108 great-grandchildren in my family!"
In a tense moment, Vincent was left with two cases: one held $50,000, and the other $75. He was offered $18,800 to walk away without opening the cases.
Social Media Reacts to Vincent's Return
Fans quickly spotted Vincent as a contestant on the Big Brother 2025 reboot, which premiered on Sunday night. Many took to social media to express their surprise and opinions about his return to television.
- "Omgg I remember him lmaoo, someone posted him on TikTok and the girls were going absolutely feral over him. Knew I recognised him," one user wrote.
- Another commented, "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."
Vincent: "There's 108 great-grandchildren in my family!"
His previous participation sparked discussions about the show's casting choices and the recycling of reality TV stars.
Author's summary: The casting of former game show contestant Vincent on Big Brother 2025 ignited criticism about reusing reality TV personalities, fueling debate among viewers.