Big Brother Criticized for Reusing Reality TV Stars
Channel Ten faced criticism after it was revealed that one of this year's Big Brother housemates previously appeared on the game show Deal Or No Deal. Vincent, a 21-year-old barber from Victoria, competed on the 2024 Grant Denyer-hosted show.
Vincent’s Appearance on Deal Or No Deal
The charismatic hairstylist was accompanied by his grandmother during the show. He shared with host Grant Denyer, 48, that he was competing to support his extensive family.
"There's 108 great-grandchildren in my family!" Vincent told the stunned host.
In a tense moment, Vincent was left with two cases: one containing $50,000 and the other $75. He received an offer of $18,800 to walk away without opening the cases.
Big Brother 2025 and Fan Reactions
Fans quickly recognized Vincent as a former Deal Or No Deal contestant after he appeared on the Big Brother 2025 reboot, which premiered Sunday night. Social media users expressed mixed feelings 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 commented.
- Another wrote, "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’s crossover highlights a trend of reality TV shows reusing familiar faces.
Author's summary: The casting of Vincent, a former Deal Or No Deal contestant, on Big Brother 2025 sparked debate about reality TV’s tendency to recycle well-known personalities.