I had high hopes for Big Brother this year, I really did. But for some reason they have turned what used to be the king of Aussie TV into the Frankenstein’s monster of reality TV. Imagine a combo of Love Island, Ninja Warrior and Survivor, and that’s what we got tonight.
In season’s past, BBAU would use the first episode to help the audience get familiar with the contestants. We’d be introduced to our usual game player archetypes: the hot one, the bogan, the boomer, the class clown and the love interest for the hot one. However, instead they thrusted the contestants straight in with no introduction.
They didn’t even introduce INTERNET ICON FLEX MAMI??? Uhh what? She’s your ratings sweetie, we need to see more of her thanks.
ONE HOUR TO GO! Big Brother’s game is BIGGER than ever and it all kicks off tonight 7.30 on @channel7. #BBAU pic.twitter.com/1ZUPFC5VPz
— Big Brother AU (@BigBrotherAU) April 26, 2021
Of course, Big Brother is once again hosted by the devil’s spawn Sonia Kruger, and if you think that’s unfair just wait until you hear what she has to say about Muslim immigrants.
The first challenge of the night was given to real estate mogul (or so he says) Daniel. His challenge was to find a hidden bunker by activating a lever hidden under a pot plant. So is this a reality show, or an escape room because I really don’t know at this point??
Nobody:
Daniel: #bbau #bigbrotherau pic.twitter.com/rWVrRFLeQm
— Ä▫️°′• (@caadiiska_dhig) April 26, 2021
Just get in the secret smoky opening in the couch mate, it’s not a big deal! #BBAU pic.twitter.com/MGPuUO6K1j
— Big Brother AU (@BigBrotherAU) April 26, 2021
Daniel decided to bring the resident funny guy of the season Nicholas into the bunker with him, and oh poor Nicholas. The boys are then trapped in this bunker for three days and for no apparent reason. Nicholas also has to wear a torn up blanket as a t-shirt (??) because he just casually forgot one (????) and I am once again questioning my will to live. Remember this is Big Brother, not Survivor, so not giving him a top or socks is totally unnecessary.
The only other drama of the episode involved a manufactured love triangle, and of course it did. Blonde, bubbly babe Katie revealed that she used to date ironman Max. However, brunette babe Christina is a bit keen on Max and blah, blah, blah I’m already bored.
Max does not look thrilled to see his ex girlfriend… #BigBrotherAU #BBAU pic.twitter.com/OeN9tGHJ0K
— Deanna Grey (@DeannaKatee) April 26, 2021
Katie watching her ex Max flirt with Christina like 👀 👀 👀 #BBAU pic.twitter.com/YC5yBMaZd4
— Big Brother AU (@BigBrotherAU) April 26, 2021
A potential showmance potentially being broken up on the first episode? We love to see it #BBAU pic.twitter.com/mxhfxbC24B
— Weslee (@WSpark98NZ2) April 26, 2021
Cut to a Ninja Warrior style challenge, and our contestants (who we barely know the names of) have to climb up a tall pole and jump off it to collect puzzle pieces.
Our first Nomination Challenge had to be a big one and Big Brother took our new Housemates to the skies. #BBAU pic.twitter.com/sJ4l8LzcP2
— Big Brother AU (@BigBrotherAU) April 26, 2021
This season of BBAU really feels like they are overdoing it on the production value, and underdoing it on the actual content. Bring back Big Brother Uncut and Friday Night Live, not this weird overcooked garbage.
I can’t believe I’m saying this, but I’ll take Bryce from MAFS over this rubbish any day.
