Reality TV Shows- Big Brother Australia

Over recent years we have seen a significant rise in reality tv shows, from The Voice to The Shire. These shows range from achieving significant success to absolute ratings failure. Despite this risk, Channel 9 in Australia has relaunched Big Brother, the 'ultimate social experiment'. Big Brother was taken off the air in 2008, due to much controversy. Yet the 9th season has received ongoing ratings of 1.2million deeming it a success. Contestants are required to participate in a number of tasks in order to secure food for the week. However, the most exciting aspect of the show is definitely the intruders. Intruders are meant to spice up life in the house and create new tensions. So far this season there have been two intruders who have entered the house, Ava and Sam. Ava entered the Big Brother House last week and already has stirred up tensions with the housemates. She has become particularly close with Estelle, spending most of her time in the house with her. Many of the housemates believe this had shut her off from getting to know the rest of them. Another interesting relationship which has developed, is between her and Josh. We saw them sneak a kiss on a number of occasions. So what will happen next?? 

Ultimately, it is this scandal and tension which drives the show otherwise it would viewers would loose interest quickly. As apart from the tensions in group dynamics, there is not much further substance to the show. Despite this, viewers still tune in on a nightly basis to watch.

- Rachael -