Big Brother Australia 2026 has 14 housemates, who entered the new Brisbane house on launch night, Monday, October 26, 2026. They include siblings Ryan and Tahlia, who were told to hide that they are brother and sister, Anita, the sister of two-time winner Reggie Bird, and Pam, the oldest housemate and the mother of former housemate Kieran Davidson. Harmon, Kyrah and Ebony are nominated for the first eviction.
The winner takes home $100,000. Below is every housemate with their photo, age, job and state, plus the first nominations and how to vote. For the start date and how to watch, see our Big Brother Australia 2026 guide. Last updated on October 30, 2026. We update this page with nominations and evictions.
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Big Brother Australia 2026 at a Glance
| Question | Answer |
| Premiere | Monday, October 26, 2026 on Network 10 |
| Host | Mel Tracina |
| Housemates | 14, all entered on launch night |
| House | A new purpose-built house at Screen Queensland Studios in Brisbane |
| Prize | $100,000 |
| Where to watch | 10 and 10 Play, Monday to Friday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 7 p.m. AEDT |
| First nominees | Harmon, Kyrah and Ebony |
| Siblings in the house | Ryan and Tahlia |
| Family links to past housemates | Anita (sister of Reggie Bird) and Pam (mother of Kieran Davidson) |
Big Brother Australia 2026 Housemates With Photos
These are the 14 housemates, in alphabetical order. Ages are as given on entry.
Anita47, travel advisorREGGIE’S SISTER
Austin22, carpenterQLD
Charity29, field managerNSW
Ebony23, entrepreneurNOMINATED
Harmon29, IT salesmanNOMINATED
Heath23, engineering studentQLD
Kyrah25, teacherNOMINATED
Marshy24, forklift salesmanSA
Matthew37, property investorVIC
Matty39, mining commentatorWA
Pam62, South AustraliaOLDEST
Pheobe26, Bunnings caféQLD
Ryan27, garden centre managerSIBLINGS
Tahlia25, horticultureSIBLINGS
| Housemate | Age | Job | State | Notes |
| Anita Bingham | 47 | Travel advisor | Tasmania | Sister of two-time winner Reggie Bird |
| Austin Hendrey | 22 | Carpenter | Queensland | Works in the family business with his dad and brother |
| Charity Bosco | 29 | Door-to-door field manager | New South Wales | One of 13 siblings |
| Ebony Vandermont | 23 | Entrepreneur | Victoria | Nominated for the first eviction |
| Harmon Singh | 29 | IT salesman | Queensland | Nominated for the first eviction |
| Heath Slater | 23 | Engineering student | Queensland (Gold Coast) | – |
| Kyrah Brock-Fenton | 25 | Secondary school drama and English teacher | New South Wales | Nominated for the first eviction |
| Andrew “Marshy” Marschall | 24 | Forklift salesman | South Australia | – |
| Matthew | 37 | Property investor | Victoria | – |
| Matty Michael | 39 | Mining commentator and former FIFO miner | Western Australia | Has a Mining Engineering degree and an MBA |
| Pam Davidson | 62 | Oldest housemate | South Australia | Mother of former housemate Kieran Davidson |
| Pheobe Joyce | 26 | Bunnings café worker | Queensland | – |
| Ryan Macri | 27 | Garden centre manager | New South Wales | Tahlia’s brother |
| Tahlia Macri | 25 | Horticulture and support worker | Victoria | Ryan’s sister |
Family Links and the Sibling Twist
Ryan and Tahlia. Ryan, 27, and Tahlia, 25, entered together as brother and sister, and Big Brother told them to keep that secret from the other housemates.
Anita. Anita, 47, is the sister of Reggie Bird, who has won Big Brother Australia twice. See every past champion in our Big Brother Australia winners list.
Pam. Pam, 62, is the oldest housemate and the mother of Kieran Davidson, who was a housemate on an earlier season.
Who Is Nominated for the First Eviction?
Harmon, Kyrah and Ebony are up for the first eviction, and Australia decides who leaves. Housemates nominated live on Thursday, October 29. We will add the result as soon as the first eviction airs.
Voting is free and only open while the show is on air. Create or log in to a free 10 Play account, open the Big Brother voting portal on the 10 Play website or app, and vote for a housemate or challenge outcome during the live broadcast, Monday to Friday at 7:30 p.m. or Sunday at 7 p.m. AEDT.
Launch Night: No Beds and No Running Water
The move into the new house ran late. Beds, the diary room chair and running water had not arrived on launch night, so the housemates slept on the floor. Mel Tracina welcomed the group into the new purpose-built house in Brisbane.
How to Watch Big Brother Australia 2026
Big Brother Australia airs on Network 10 on Monday to Friday at 7:30 p.m. and on Sunday at 7 p.m. AEDT, and streams on 10 Play. The live feeds stream 24/7 on 10, and there is a dedicated live channel on select LG Smart TVs. Our Big Brother Australia 2026 guide covers the start date, the new house and the Mystery Button twist.
More Big Brother and Reality TV
Following other seasons? See our Big Brother UK 2026 housemates, evictions and who is left and our reality TV this week guide for what is on tonight.
Big Brother Australia 2026 Housemates FAQ
How many housemates are in Big Brother Australia 2026?
There are 14 housemates, and all of them entered on launch night, October 26, 2026.
Who are the Big Brother Australia 2026 housemates?
Anita, Austin, Charity, Ebony, Harmon, Heath, Kyrah, Marshy, Matthew, Matty, Pam, Pheobe, Ryan and Tahlia.
Who are the siblings in Big Brother Australia 2026?
Ryan and Tahlia are brother and sister. They entered together, and Big Brother told them to keep it secret.
Who is Reggie Bird’s sister in Big Brother 2026?
Anita, a 47-year-old travel advisor from Tasmania, is the sister of two-time winner Reggie Bird.
Who is the oldest housemate in Big Brother Australia 2026?
Pam, 62, from South Australia, who is the mother of former housemate Kieran Davidson.
Who is nominated for the first eviction in Big Brother Australia 2026?
Harmon, Kyrah and Ebony.
How do I vote in Big Brother Australia 2026?
Log in to a free 10 Play account, open the Big Brother voting portal on the 10 Play website or app and vote while the show is on air. Voting is free and closes when the broadcast ends.
How much does the winner of Big Brother Australia 2026 get?
$100,000.
Who hosts Big Brother Australia 2026?
Mel Tracina.
Where can I watch Big Brother Australia 2026?
On Network 10 and 10 Play, Monday to Friday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 7 p.m. AEDT.
Where is the Big Brother Australia 2026 house?
At Screen Queensland Studios in Brisbane, in a new purpose-built house.
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