Big Brother Is Back! Returning Home To 10 This November.

Australia, this is Big Brother. Standby for an important announcement. 

The show that made TV history is coming home. Big Brother is back on 10, back at Dreamworld, and back on your screens this November. 

Hosted by Mel Tracina, the reboot will feature everything you loved in the noughties: live nominations, live evictions, and all the action live from Dreamworld. 

Fans don’t just want to watch the OG show, they want to be in it. With 20,000 housemate applications already received, Australia has never been readier for a return of the original and the best. 

Big Brother is always watching, and this November, so can you.

Big Brother. Coming To 10 This November.

Greatest Of All Time - The Black Widow Reigns Supreme. Parvati Shallow Wins Survivor: Australia V The World. “I feel like I’m re-writing history in a way that feels so right.”

Parvati Shallow can now add Sole Survivor of the World to her already impressive mantle.

After an incredible season where 14 of the best Survivor players from across the globe came together to battle it out for the ultimate title, during Sunday night’s Grand Finale, Parvati went up against Australia’s Luke Toki and Janine Allis to win $250,000 and the title of Sole Survivor.

“This is my final time playing Survivor, so to have been awarded the win from the jury is like the sweetest moment,” Parvati said.

“I’m so grateful to have been a part of this incredible experience of Australia V The World... there is something about this game that just gets in my blood. I feel like I was born to play Survivor.”

Arriving on the beaches of Samoa for the first time since the US season of Heroes vs Villains, Parvati was hungry for redemption after feeling like she was ‘robbed’ of victory by a bitter jury back in 2009.

That hunger served her well as she dodged any attempts at voting her out, navigating botched blindsides and proving herself to be a beast in endurance challenges, including the vital final battle for individual immunity.

All the while, Parvati stood alongside her ‘Survivor Soulmate’ and fellow legend of the game Cirie Fields, who was there every step of the way, right up until the final tribal.

Playing for her fifth time, Parvati’s strategy and social game were on full display and, despite having one of the biggest targets on her back, she didn’t receive a single vote throughout the game - until it was time to vote for a winner where she received a total of six out of seven votes from the jury, cementing her place as the greatest of all time.

Parvati said, “I think this is the best game of Survivor I’ve played because I think I made some pretty great moves, I kept myself in a majority alliance, this feels like a full circle moment for me personally.

“I feel like I’m re-writing history in a way that feels so right.”

Australian Survivor.

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Miranda Tapsell and Luke McGregor host Portrait Artist of the Year

ABC is thrilled to announce that award winning actor Miranda Tapsell (The Sapphires, Top End Wedding) and beloved comedian Luke McGregor (Rosehaven, The Weekly) are hosting Portrait Artist of the Year – a brand-new, eight-part competition series celebrating one of the most accessible and provocative forms of art: the portrait.  

For the first time, amateur and professional artists go head-to-head in Portrait Artist of the Year, competing for the ultimate prize: a life-changing commission to hang in the National Portrait Gallery in Canberra. 

In each episode, nine artists, from emerging talents to established professionals, have just four hours to create a portrait of a well-known celebrity. Their work is then judged by three esteemed Australian art experts: Director of the National Portrait Gallery of Australia, Bree Pickering; award winning, multi-disciplinary artist, Abdul Abdullah; and Associate Professor of Art History at the Australian National University (ANU), Robert Wellington.

Both Miranda and Luke share a passion for portraiture and know that every great painting tells a story. Together, they guide viewers through the creativity, surprises and magic that unfold with every brushstroke.

“Art makes people reflect on who they are and what to become. Nothing brings out empathy more than someone putting their heart on canvas. What I love most about this series is how it shows that art doesn’t divide, it unites. The artists are incredibly talented, and their portraits far exceed anything I could have imagined,” Miranda Tapsell said.

“My favourite part of filming this series (other than working with Miranda Tapsell) was seeing the sitters’ reaction to the artists’ portraits: joy, tears, shock – seeing themselves in a way they never have before. 

Sitting for hours while people paint you is daunting – even our guests who are used to being on camera felt more vulnerable than usual – but the reveal was always magical, as was the bond that formed between the artists and their subject. I loved being a part of this show,” Luke McGregor said.

“Audiences are going to love Portrait Artist of the Year which bursts with creativity and uncovers extraordinary talent – artists of every age, style and background from across Australia. Joyous, inspiring, and full of heart, this is an art show for everyone," said Kath Earle, Head Arts, Music and Events.  

Who will be Australia’s first Portrait Artist of the Year?  Find out when the series airs later this year on ABC TV and ABC iview.

Always free, always entertaining, discover a range of arts programming on ABC iview now. 

Production credits:
Portrait Artist of the Year is produced by Endemol Shine Australia (a Banijay Entertainment company) for ABC. Executive Producer, David McDonald.  Series Producer: Maria Handas. Post Executive Producer: Kate Feely. Director: Kate Douglas Walker. ABC Head of Arts, Music and Events: Kath Earle.  ABC Commissioning Editor: Rachel Robinson.

David Genat Announced As Host Of Australian Survivor.

Filming is now underway in the wilds of Samoa for the 12th season of Australian Survivor, where 10 is thrilled to confirm the ‘Golden God’ - David Genat - will be at the helm, commentating every challenge and tribal council as castaways battle it out for the title of Sole Survivor in Australian Survivor: Redemption. 

Considered to be one of the greatest players worldwide, David first competed on Australian Survivor: Champions V Contenders in 2019 before returning to dominate and clinch victory on Australian Survivor: All Stars the following year. 

Returning to the game for Survivor: Australia V The World, David’s reputation clearly preceded him as his fellow tribemates saw him as the biggest threat on the beach. While his time in the game was short, his impact was felt around the globe. 

Now, David is ready to snuff the torches, deliver the iconic one-liners, and crown the next Sole Survivor.

David Genat said: “I love Australian Survivor. It truly is the greatest game on earth so getting to come back as host after playing three times is such an honour. 

“But Survivor is not about me; it’s about the incredible players who put everything on the line to outwit, outplay, and outlast.  

“I am pumped for the fans to meet the new crop of Survivors next season.” 

Daniel Monaghan, SVP Content and Programming, Paramount Australia, said: “As Australian Survivor moves into its 12th season, it's no secret there's been a change at the helm. 

“As we step into this exciting new era, there was simply no better person to pass the baton to - David’s track record, not just on Survivor but across reality TV worldwide, is unrivalled, and there’s no one with more real-time experience and game knowledge to help steer this epic season.  

“Survivor has always been about the players who pour their heart and soul into every moment, and this new batch of castaways certainly have their work cut out for them, as we introduce our thrilling new theme: Redemption - giving everyday contestants a chance to rewrite their story for a shot at greatness.”

Get ready for big moves, hidden idols, and unforgettable gameplay - Australian Survivor: Redemption is set to be legendary when it premieres in 2026.

Australian Survivor.
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Neale Whitaker joins Seven’s My Reno Rules. Style guru heads expert judging panel

Style icon Neale Whitaker, top buyer's agent Simon Cohen, and interiors expert Julia Green have been confirmed as the judging panel for the groundbreaking renovation competition program My Reno Rules, coming to Seven and 7plus in 2026. 

With a wealth of experience in lifestyle magazines and interior design, Neale is one of Australia's leading style authorities and has been a regular on Australian television for more than fifteen years. 

A popular interior design expert and lifestyle commentator, Neale's candour and breadth of experience will set the tone for a new and dynamic judging line-up. 

Known for his roles on The Block and Love It Or List It Australia, Neale's expertise stems from a successful publishing career that saw him helm Aussie style bibles Belle and Vogue Living for over a decade. 

Commenting on joining My Reno Rules, Neale said: 'I'm thrilled to be joining a show that will truly redefine renovation TV. Along with Simon and Julia, I get to share my experience with a new generation of Aussie renovators in one of my favourite cities.

“I can’t wait to see the creative and innovative ideas our teams bring to the competition,” he added.

Joining Neale on the panel is Simon Cohen (Dream Home, Luxe Listings Sydney), a buyer’s agent and co-founder of Cohen Handler, the largest property buyer’s agency in Australia.

Known as the go-to buyer’s agent, Simon lives and breathes property. With his critical eye and innate knowledge of Australia's finest homes, Simon will guide the teams through their renovation plans to ensure their properties reach the height of style, elegance and technology.

Simon said: “I’m excited to be part of a show that’s redefining the renovation genre and transforming lives in the process.”

Rounding out the My Reno Rules panel is Julia Green, founder of Greenhouse Interiors, the #1 destination for boutique textiles, homewares, fine art and interior styling services.

As a regular contributor to leading Australian and international interiors and lifestyle publications, Julia has an eye for interior trends and a passion for unique treasures that will transform any home.  

Julia said: “I’m thrilled to be part of a show that puts such a fresh spin on home renovation. I can’t wait to see the creativity, surprises, and heart our contestants will pour into bringing these incredible homes to life.”

My Reno Rules will raise the stakes and flip the script with two epic twists set to transform the lives of everyday Aussies.

Hosted by Dr Chris Brown, My Reno Rules sees four hardworking teams of Aussie battlers going head-to-head, breathing new life into two neighbouring rundown houses in a picturesque Melbourne suburb. Their mission? To transform these properties into breathtaking homes for the chance to win life-changing prize money to secure their own futures.  

But it’s not just the contestants who walk away with the prize.

In a must-watch television event, the live grand final will see two lucky Australians receive a life-changing call telling them they’ve both won a spectacularly renovated, multi-million-dollar home – fully furnished, landscaped and equipped with state-of-the-art technology.

The live prize draw will be managed by principal program sponsor, Adrian Portelli of LMCT+.

My Reno Rules is a new format produced by Endemol Shine Australia (a Banijay Entertainment Company) and distributed internationally by Banijay Rights for the Seven Network. The life-changing series will screen on Seven and 7plus in 2026.

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