Big Brother, that televised social experiment that turkey slapped a nation into submission while enraging and entertaining us in the process, has once again put out that fateful call for narcissists Australia-wide to come out of the woodwork and into our living rooms.
With a new host in Sonia Kruger, a new house under construction at Dreamworld on the Gold Coast – and hopefully a revamped format – comes a new logo and boy is this one a doozy/snoozy. If this is any indication of what’s in store for the new series then consider your hopes for a revitalised show dashed. It’s not good – something about it screams “FAKE TAN! LOW PRODUCTION VALUES! HOLD MY HAIR BACK!” So everything we enjoyed the first time around.
Speaking of bronze, Kruger – whose job it will be to fill the shoes of previous hosts including Gretel Killeen and Kyle and Jackie O – said: “Big Brother 2012 is a return to all that is good about the format – a mix of big event television, totally watchable Australians, engaging conversation and most importantly, humour. BB 2012 will focus on what made the show most successful – people we simply love to watch.”
If anything, it’ll be interesting to see how BB12 adapts to the #socialmedias, which – as far as I’m aware of – were limited to myspace and livejournal last time around. I predict Q&A style live feeds (#itstimetogo trending on Sunday night for the first couple of weeks), and a 24hr livestream of the hot tub on YouTube. Riveting stuff.
Are you the next these guys? I hope not. Application dates and times, as well as what you can expect, below:
Saturday, 14 April – PERTH – Claremont Showground, Gate 5
Monday, 16 April – DARWIN – Holiday Inn Esplanade
Wednesday, 18 April – BRISBANE – The Sebel & Citigate King George Square
Friday, 20 April – GOLD COAST – Dreamworld
Saturday, 28 April – SYDNEY – Australian Technology Park
Sunday, 29 April – SYDNEY – Penrith Panthers – Level 3 Events Centre
Tuesday, 1 May – HOBART – Mercure Hobart
Thursday, 3 May – ADELAIDE – Adelaide Showground
Saturday 5 & Sunday 6 May – MELBOURNE – Sidney Myer Music Bowl – Gate 1
Opening Hours: 8am – 4pm
