Sonia Kruger hits back at claims Channel Seven edits ‘villains’ on Big Brother

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Sonia Kruger hits back at claims Channel Seven edits ‘villains’ on Big Brother and insists viewers will see reality star’s ‘real personalities’ on the new season

By Mary Mrad For Daily Mail Australia

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Big Brother Australia host Sonia Kruger has hit back at claims Channel Seven edits ‘villains’ on the show.

On Monday, the 55-year-old told The Courier Mail that editing techniques are not to blame for negative portrayals.

‘It’s a really funny, outdated view that we somehow edit them into villains or heroes,’ she said.

‘It’s a really outdated view’: Sonia Kruger hit back at claims Channel Seven edits ‘villains’ on Big Brother and insisted viewers will see reality star’s ‘real personalities’ on the new season

She continued: ‘What happens is it’s a bit like the layers of an onion that get peeled away and then the real person is revealed.’

Sonia went on to say footage is only edited to speed up episodes because there is so much content.

She explained: ‘Obviously it’s edited but essentially to try and make sure the episode are pacy. There’s an eviction every episode this year so there’s a lot to get through.’

'It's a really funny, outdated view that we somehow edit them into villains or heroes. What happens is it's a bit like the layers of an onion that get peeled away and then the real person is revealed,' she said

‘It’s a really funny, outdated view that we somehow edit them into villains or heroes. What happens is it’s a bit like the layers of an onion that get peeled away and then the real person is revealed,’ she said

Sonia’s interview comes ahead of the Big Brother premiere next week.

On Monday, Seven unveiled the 20 new housemates competing for the $250,000 cash prize, in a season that promises ‘new rules and massive twists in a house full of secrets’.

The new cast includes former Married At First Sight star Martha Kalifatidis’ beloved mum, Mary.

'There's a lot to get through!' Sonia went on to say footage is only edited to speed up episodes because there is so much content

‘There’s a lot to get through!’ Sonia went on to say footage is only edited to speed up episodes because there is so much content

Known for her hilarious and outspoken personality, Mary has over 40,000 followers on Instagram, and regularly appears on influencer Martha’s own Instagram page. 

Married At First Sight’s Mikey Pembroke’s ‘famous’ ex-girlfriend Katie Williams will also appear on the series.

Rising basketball player Marley Biyendolo, who played college basketball in the US and is now on the team for the Dandenong Rangers in the NBL1, will also be joining the show.

Big Brother premieres Monday 26 April at 7.30pm on Channel Seven

Exciting! Sonia's interview comes ahead of the Big Brother premiere next week. The new cast includes former Married At First Sight star Martha Kalifatidis' beloved mum, Mary (pictured)

Exciting! Sonia’s interview comes ahead of the Big Brother premiere next week. The new cast includes former Married At First Sight star Martha Kalifatidis’ beloved mum, Mary (pictured)