TORONTO – Calling all future reality TV stars, Big Brother Canada kicks off its national casting call Wednesday for the first Canadian edition of the show.
Shaw Media is offering Canadians 19 years and older the option to apply online and in person at open casting calls at select cities across Canada between August 1 and October 16. The show will air on Slice during the winter of 2013.
"Big Brother has been a top performer on Global for over a decade. Canadians love this format and we are so excited to offer them the chance to participate in the newest edition right here on our own turf," said Barbara Williams, Shaw Media’s SVP of content, in Monday’s announcement. "By offering applicants the option to apply online and in person, we're ensuring that no matter where you live, everyone has an opportunity to apply."
Similar to the U.S. format, Big Brother Canada will hand pick a diverse group of contestants to live in the Big Brother house outfitted wall to wall with cameras and microphones to capture all the action. Week to week the house guests compete in a series of challenges and vote each other out until one claims victory and takes home the grand prize.
