Big Brother's Mel Tracina Dishes On Which OG Host She's Turning To For Advice
Big Brother Australia has returned to Network 10 for another energetic reboot. Host Mel Tracina shared new insights about what fans can expect from the revived show.
Similar to its wild early 2000s roots, the new season promises plenty of nostalgia and unfiltered energy — the kind of entertainment that once brought Australians together around their TVs.
The Legacy of Big Brother Australia
Over the years, Big Brother became a cultural phenomenon thanks to its raw and unpredictable format. It shocked audiences, revealed genuine human moments, and at times served as a shared national event.
Despite being cancelled three times — first in 2008 by Network 10, again in 2014 by Nine, and most recently in 2024 by the Seven Network — the franchise has made yet another comeback, returning to Network 10 and its legendary location at Gold Coast’s Dreamworld.
Mel Tracina Takes the Reins
Leading this fresh era, Mel Tracina steps into a big role, ready to guide the show through its latest transformation. She described joining the production as both surreal and fast-moving.
“It happened, I mean, I feel like it happened so quickly,” Tracina told PEDESTRIAN.TV, reflecting on getting the golden call to host such a massive reboot.
Tracina also revealed that she’s been reaching out to one of the original Big Brother hosts for advice as she embarks on this next chapter of the beloved series.
Author’s Summary
Host Mel Tracina opens up about Big Brother Australia's comeback, her whirlwind journey to becoming its new face, and the legacy that continues to define the show.