Bell Media announced on June 4, 2026, a new agreement with Banijay Rights to broadcast future seasons of Big Brother USA in Canada, starting in Summer 2027.
The media company also ordered a new season of Big Brother Canada for Crave and CTV, with production set to begin in Montréal in Spring 2027.
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Production and Hosting Details
The upcoming Canadian season will be produced by Entourage in association with Crave and CTV.
Canadian television personality Andrea Bain, co-host of CTV's The Social, has been confirmed as the host for the new edition.
Casting details will be released at a later date.
The agreement also grants Bell Media rights to the back catalogue of Big Brother Canada, making 12 past seasons available for streaming on Crave.
This collection joins the French-language Québécois adaptation, Big Brother Célébrités, which has been airing on Noovo and Crave since 2021.
Industry Reactions
"BIG BROTHER is one of the most iconic and beloved formats around the world and we are thrilled to have it take up residency at Bell Media," said Justin Stockman, VP, Global Content, Bell Media.
Stockman oversees original programming development and production alongside a team that includes Rachel Goldstein-Couto and Sarah Fowlie.
The network aims to maintain strong viewership following the success of Season 6 of Big Brother Célébrités, which drew nearly 4.7 million views across Crave and Noovo.
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ca during Winter 2026.
"Further strengthening our alliance with our production partners at Entourage and distribution partner at Banijay Rights, we look forward to delivering Canadian audiences more of the eventful and unforgettable competitive social gameplay they love with a new season of BIG BROTHER CANADA," Stockman added.
The global reality franchise originated in the Netherlands in 1999 and has since aired over 600 series across 70 international markets.
Banijay Rights handles the distribution of this television format, which remains one of the top three intellectual properties for Banijay Entertainment.
"BIG BROTHER is a global phenomenon that continues to embed deep roots with local audiences.
Continuing our long-standing partnership with Bell Media, we’re thrilled to bring back this renowned superbrand to Canada which will be a brilliant way to showcase the country’s culture and personality," said Jane Rimer, SVP Canada, Banijay Rights.
The executive production team at Entourage for the upcoming Canadian series includes Eric Young, Nathalie Brigitte Bustos, Mathieu Ouellet, and France Racine.
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Casting announcements for the Spring 2027 production represent the next scheduled phase for the franchise.
