Rumoured celebrity cast of Big Brother VIP is revealed – as talent agents ‘beg Channel Seven to let their clients join the show’
Big Brother VIP is expected to begin filming later this year.
And rumours are already swirling about who Channel Seven will cast to appear on the celebrity-only reality show.
Speaking to Woman’s Day magazine on Monday, a network insider claimed that producers already have their sights set on several big names, including Home And Away star Lincoln Younes and radio star Ash Pollard.
Who will it be? Rumours are swirling about who Channel Seven will cast to appear on Channel Seven’s upcoming reality show Big Brother VIP
Producers are also reportedly hoping to cast Holey Moley star and former athlete Matt Shirvington, TV presenter James Tobin, comedian Josh Thomas, and former Hi-5 band-member Charli Robinson.
‘It is a competition based reality show and more about the challenges, so don’t expect to see noisy personality types who bring drama for the sake of drama,’ the industry insider said.
‘The Seven Network is keen on getting real celebrities with real credibility,’ they added.
‘The Seven Network is keen on getting real celebrities with real credibility’: A network insider claims that producers already have their sights set on several big names, including Home And Away star Lincoln Younes (left) and radio star Ash Pollard (right)
The publication also claimed that Network bosses are hoping to secure some A-list talent as well, with the likes of Zac Efron and his brother Dylan topping the list.
The Efron brothers are currently living in New South Wales, having both flown Down Under to escape America’s coronavirus disaster.
Meanwhile, another insider told Woman’s Day that local talent agents have been clambering to get their clients on Big Brother VIP since the show was announced last month.
From the golf course to the diary room? Producers are also reportedly hoping to cast Holey Moley star and former athlete Matt Shirvington (pictured)
Famous faces: TV presenter James Tobin (left) and comedian Josh Thomas (right) are also rumoured to be joining the show
Will she be a housemate? Former Hi-5 band-member Charli Robinson is reportedly being considered for the upcoming show
‘Celebrity agents are falling over themselves to cast their talent,’ the source alleged.
Big Brother VIP, a reboot of popular 2002 reality show Celebrity Big Brother, was announced by Channel Seven in a press release last month.
The statement read: ‘The new season of Big Brother looks fantastic. We can’t wait for Australia to meet this year’s amazing collection of housemates and to start discovering the many surprises and twists we have built into the show.
Living Down Under: The Efron brothers are currently living in New South Wales, having both flown Down Under to escape America’s coronavirus disaster
‘With anticipation for the new season building, the time is right to commission Big Brother VIP. The celebrity format is a proven success around the world.
‘It was a hit here in Australia almost two decades ago and we’re looking forward to introducing a whole new generation of celebrities to Big Brother.’
Meanwhile, the new season of Big Brother Australia is set to screen soon, with Sonia Kruger rerunning as host of the highly anticipated second season.
Big Brother returns! Meanwhile, the new season of Big Brother Australia is set to screen soon, with Sonia Kruger (pictured) rerunning as host of the highly anticipated second season