Host Arisa Cox named executive producer
TORONTO — Corus Entertainment announced today Global TV’s Big Brother Canada has been renewed for a ninth season and the show’s host, Arisa Cox (pictured), has been promoted to executive producer.
Big Brother Canada is produced by Insight Productions and helmed by showrunner and executive producer Erin Brock. Season nine is scheduled to debut in spring 2021 on Global.
“We have reached a turning point in history and as the fight against racism and issues facing Black, Indigenous and people of colour around the world have been pulled into the spotlight, Big Brother Canada is seizing this moment to become a leader in the reality TV world,” said Cox, in the news release. “Our top priority is bold, lasting change by embracing the rich diversity of Canada in front of and behind the camera. Both are vital. And as one of the biggest and best reality TV shows in the country, we have both the ability and the responsibility to do just that. I’m thrilled to join Erin and the producing team, and work together to ensure Big Brother Canada meets this moment.”
As an executive producer, Cox’s responsibilities now include key creative input on the show’s real-time storylines, casting and outreach, and increasing BIPOC representation across the board, in partnership with Brock and the other executive producers.
“Arisa Cox has been an integral part of Big Brother Canada, always armed with an arsenal of bold and bright ideas, thoughtful insights, and a deep passion for the show,” said Brock. “We’re passionately committed to leading thought-provoking conversations, telling uniquely Canadian stories, and reflecting the diverse culture of Canada. Arisa has always demonstrated a fierce commitment to these ideals and I’m excited to elevate our partnership and to continue to make trailblazing content.”
Global and Insight Productions are working together to implement anti-racism policies and procedures that foster a creative environment where equity, inclusion and diversity can flourish on and off camera, says the release.
