Big Brother Canada is officially back — and as of this week, casting is no longer just “expected soon.” Applications are open right now. CTV and Crave confirmed that nationwide casting has begun for the all-new season, giving Canadians their first real shot at the house since the show’s hiatus after Season 12.
If you’ve been prepping your audition tape and waiting for a portal to go live, this is the moment. Here’s everything confirmed about the relaunch and exactly how to apply.
Big Brother Canada 2027: What’s New
Bell Media first announced the revival back on June 4, 2026, confirming a Spring 2027 premiere on CTV and Crave following a rights deal with Banijay Entertainment’s distribution arm. That announcement has now been followed by the real headline: casting is live.
Key details confirmed so far:
- Host: Andrea Bain, co-host of CTV’s The Social, replacing longtime host Arisa Cox
- Production: Entourage — the team behind the French-language Big Brother Célébrités — producing in association with CTV and Crave
- Filming: Set to begin Spring 2027 in Montréal
- Casting status: Officially open now — apply at BigBrotherCanadaCasting.ca
- Bonus for fans: All 12 previous seasons of Big Brother Canada are heading to Crave, and Big Brother USA is also coming to CTV and Crave starting Summer 2027
This is a genuinely new era for the franchise — new network, new production company, new host — but the format fans know and love stays intact.
How Big Brother Canada Works
For anyone newer to the show: Houseguests move into a house wired with cameras and microphones, cut off from the outside world, and compete for power and safety through weekly challenges like Head of Household and Power of Veto. Alliances form and break, houseguests vote each other out one by one, and a jury of evicted players ultimately crowns the winner, who takes home a cash grand prize.
Eligibility Requirements
Confirmed requirements for this casting call:
- Age: At least 19 years old
- Residency: Canadian citizen or permanent resident
Beyond these two confirmed points, expect the standard checks that accompany any reality competition casting process — background, medical, and psychological screening, and availability for the full production timeline (quarantine plus roughly three months in the house) — though full specifics will be laid out on the official casting site. Always check BigBrotherCanadaCasting.ca directly for the complete, up-to-date rules before submitting.
How to Apply — Step by Step
- Go to the official casting site — BigBrotherCanadaCasting.ca is the only confirmed application portal.
- Submit a short audition video showcasing your personality, your background, and why you’d make a great houseguest.
- Complete any accompanying application details requested on the site (photo, questionnaire, etc.) — the exact form fields are shown on the portal itself.
- Apply as early as you can. Reality casting windows tend to close once producers have enough strong submissions, so don’t wait until the last minute.
No in-person open-call tour has been announced for this casting cycle — the confirmed path in right now is the online video submission.
Audition Video Tips: How to Stand Out
Your video is your first impression, and often your only one — make it count.
- Introduce yourself clearly — name, age, city, job or hobbies — then get into what makes you a fit for the house.
- Show your personality, don’t just describe it. Skip the generic “I can be your best friend or your worst enemy” lines producers have heard a thousand times; back up any claim (“I’m competitive,” “I’m a strategist”) with a real, specific example.
- Talk about your Big Brother knowledge. Mention favourite past moments or how you’d approach the social game — it signals genuine fandom, not just curiosity about fame.
- Keep the production simple and clean. Good lighting and clear audio matter far more than fancy editing.
- Be authentic and energetic. Speak naturally rather than reciting a rehearsed pitch — producers are casting real people who’ll create real storylines, not performers.
- End strong. Close by reiterating, in your own words, why you belong in the house.
Common mistakes to avoid: poor lighting or muffled audio, sounding overly scripted, focusing only on looks rather than personality, and submitting a rushed, low-effort clip.
What Happens After You Apply
Based on how past BBCAN casting cycles have run, expect a process along these lines:
- Initial review — the casting team watches submitted videos and reviews applications
- Callbacks — phone or video interviews for standout applicants
- Further rounds — in-person meetings, medical and psychological evaluations, background checks
- Final casting — producers lock in the final houseguest lineup ahead of the Spring 2027 move-in
Tips From Past Houseguests and Casting Insiders
- Producers cast for TV — personality, opinions, and the potential for compelling conflict all matter alongside strategy
- Authenticity wins. Fakeness tends to show on camera fast
- Diversity in age, background, and personality types is valued — there’s no single “type” of successful applicant
- Rewatch past seasons on Crave to study social strategy, alliance-building, and how houseguests handle the diary room
Frequently Asked Questions
Is casting for Big Brother Canada 2027 actually open? Yes. As of this week, CTV and Crave confirmed nationwide casting is underway. Apply at BigBrotherCanadaCasting.ca.
Who is the new host of Big Brother Canada? Andrea Bain, co-host of CTV’s The Social, replacing Arisa Cox after twelve seasons.
What’s the age requirement? Applicants must be at least 19 years old.
Can non-Canadians apply? Applicants must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
Where does the show film? Production begins Spring 2027 in Montréal.
Can I apply if I’ve applied before? Past seasons have welcomed repeat applicants, and there’s no indication that’s changed for this relaunch — if you’ve applied before, there’s no reason not to try again.
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