A Big Brother housemate’s ‘scandalous past’ threatens to derail the show’s success – as Seven executives fear it will spark a ‘severe’ backlash
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More than 53,000 people auditioned for Big Brother, and only 20 of them made it through to the end.
But Woman’s Day has claimed that one housemate with a scandalous past ‘slipped through the cracks’ during the show’s strict vetting procedures.
The publication reported that Channel Seven and production company Endemol Shine are ‘concerned’ the contestant’s history will make headlines.
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‘There’s no way viewers will want them to win!’ Big Brother housemate’s secret scandalous past threatens to derail the reboot’s success and spark ‘severe viewer backlash’. Pictured: Big Brother host Sonia Kruger
Big Brother Australia’s new season has a mix of female and male contestants, ranging from 19 to 61 years of age.
Woman’s Day claimed that Seven would likely face a ‘severe’ backlash if the contestant’s alleged transgressions were exposed.
According to the magazine, the mystery star had previously applied for another reality show but was knocked back because of their alleged past.
Scandal! It has been suggested that if the contestant’s alleged transgressions are exposed, the 2020 season could face viewer scrutiny. Pictured: Big Brother cast
‘This housemate is an integral piece of the Big Brother narrative this year,’ a source claimed, without naming names.
‘There’s no way viewers will want that person to win $250,000. There will be severe backlash,’ they added.
Daily Mail Australia has contacted Channel Seven for comment.
‘They’ll be severe backlash’: While the housemates nominate and evict each other from Big Brother, the source claimed Australia would likely not want the alleged star to win the series
While the housemates nominate and evict each other from Big Brother in each new episode, Australia will ultimate decide who wins.
The $250,000 prize will be announced during a live finale in July, as the public vote for one of three final housemates.
Big Brother Australia continues on Monday from 7.30pm on Channel Seven
Must-see TV: Big Brother continues Monday from 7:30pm on Channel Seven