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This year’s edition of Big Brother Australia is now underway, with 14 new housemates settling in to the brand new house in Queensland.
Scroll on to see the new housemates and read their profiles!
Andrew “Marshy” Marshall
Age: 24
From: South Australia
Job: Forklift Salesman
Profile: Andrew, aka ‘Marshy’, is Toyota’s current reigning forklift salesman in Australia, and now he’s looking to add another title to his mantle: winner of Big Brother 2026! The lifelong local AFL player loves his sports almost as much as he loves his growing collection of beloved budgie smugglers (he’s in the double digits now). Single, and always ready to mingle, Marshy’s armed with a gift of the gab that has him charming everyone from his high-end clients to his many, many love interests. As a serial dater, the self-described ‘Italian Jason Momoa’ knows what it takes to get someone on his side, and it’s a skill he’s ready to use in the house! Unable to keep a secret, this moustached hot head is bringing bucketloads of charm, humour, and a competitive chaos that he believes will see him seal the deal with Australia!
Anita Bingham
Age: 47
From: Tasmania
Job: Travel advisor
Profile: Anita is full of surprises. Hailing from Tassie, the 47-year-old travel advisor is so excited to meet her housemates. After all, Big Brother is in her blood… Oh yeah, didn’t we mention? She’s two-time Big Brother winner Reggie Bird’s sister! Anita’s warm, nurturing and wildly spontaneous nature will be a breath of fresh air for the house. Whether she’s skateboarding, solo travelling, or taking a mannequin on a road trip across the country, Anita is all about authenticity, kindness, and has that signature lack of filter we know and love. Having spent many years as a full-time carer for her parents, this will be the first time in a long time where she’s able to do something totally for herself. She’s looking to making the absolute most of her time in the house, but can she continue the family legacy and bring home the prize?
Austin Hendrey
Age: 22
From: Queensland
Job: Carpenter
Profile: Austin is a 22-year-old chippy who is keeping the family business thriving. He works on-site every day alongside the bloke who taught him how to swing a hammer, his dad. Alongside his brother, it’s a proper father-and-sons operation. On the weekends, Austin trades his work boots for a wetsuit, hitting the surf with mates and making sure the pub is full of laughs. He’ll be bringing the classic young tradie energy into the house, from fixing broken chairs to keeping everyone smiling. Tradies get the ladies, but Austin’s looking to win over everyone’s hearts this year!
Charity Bosco
Age: 29
From: New South Wales
Job: Field Manager
Profile: Born in Kenya to a Sudanese family, Charity arrived in Australia as a seven-year-old refugee speaking no English. Growing up as one of 13 siblings, she’ll be perfectly comfortable sharing a house with her Big Brother housemates! Big on family, faith, and armed with an even bigger personality, Charity believes she was born to be on TV. Working as a door-to-door Field Manager, she’s ready to use her electric personality and infectious joy to charm Australia. With a smile that could light up the whole house, and with zero worries about sharing what she thinks, Charity’s ready to shine her way to the very end!
Ebony Vandermont
Age: 23
From: Victoria
Job: Entrepreneur
Profile: If you want to know about Ebony, just ask her! She’s bringing “charisma, looks, talent, intelligence, the biggest balls… and the biggest opinions”. A self-made entrepreneur, Ebony has always worked for herself. She IS the boss, and she’s bringing that top dog energy to Big Brother. Her ego may enter the room before she does, but Ebony believes she has the brains, beauty, and personality to back her up. While others might chase romance in the house, Ebony’s love language is money. She’s never been kissed, so she’s adamant that nothing can distract her from the cash prize. With zero tolerance for slow walkers, loud chewers, feet, and people in general, Ebony knows her bold opinions may rub some of the housemates the wrong way… and that’s their problem.
Harmon Singh
Age: 29
From: Queensland
Job: IT Salesman
Profile: When it comes to jobs, Harmon has done it all. With a career that spans mining, crypto and podcasting, the now IT salesman believes that he’s got enough charm to start a cult. Growing up in a strict immigrant household, Harmon’s mum was both his teacher and his principal, so while he never got away with anything as a kid, he’s grown up fearless and has a secret love of pushing people’s buttons… just to see what happens! With a penchant for rage-baiting and getting a reaction out of people, Harmon isn’t much of a peacekeeper. We’ll be able to count on this professional provocateur to stir the pot and say whatever’s on his mind!
Heath Slater
Age: 23
From: Gold Coast, Queensland
Job: Engineering Student
Profile: Heath is a 23-year-old engineering student from the Gold Coast who refuses to be put in a box. He fronts a band, surfs, sews and alters his own clothes, makes jewellery and spends every spare dollar he has travelling. Basically, if there’s something new to try or somewhere new to explore, Heath is all in! Goofy, energetic and ridiculously social, his mates describe him as always up for anything. He brings the good vibes wherever he goes, knows how to read a room, and has a knack for turning good chats into genuine connections. At first glance, Heath might seem like a golden retriever in human form, all energy, enthusiasm and a little bit of chaos, but don’t let the goofy grin fool you. Underneath it all is a surprisingly strategic brain that’s always ticking away.
Kyrah Brock-Fenton
Age: 25
From: Sydney, New South Wales
Job: English & Drama Teacher
Profile: You’ll hear Kyrah before you see her, she’s not exactly one to enter a room quietly! At 25, she’s loud, clever, chaotic and gloriously unfiltered, with a huge laugh and absolutely no poker face. She’s a secondary Drama and English teacher at the same school she once attended, so she knows how to command a room. Newly single after a five-year relationship, Kyrah is one of seven kids and a twin. Diagnosed with ADHD and autism at 15, her twin brother Maxx also has autism with high support needs. Kyrah is academically razor-sharp but endlessly disorganised. Always late, easily distracted and forever losing things, the Kyrah chaos is real. She’s also fiercely competitive and impulsive, with a knack for turning the most ordinary moment into a full-blown event. But don’t let the whirlwind energy fool you – Kyrah’s brain is packed with random facts. If Big Brother hosts a trivia night, she’s your girl. She might lose her phone three times a day, but she’ll never forget who starred in that movie from 2007!
Matthew
Age: 37
From: Victoria
Job: Property Investor
Profile: Matthew is big on charm, confidence and charisma, and he knows it! A successful property investor who reckons he has “too much character for his industry”, he’s smart, self-assured and ready to make his mark in the house. With his personality as his superpower, he has no plans to tone it down, bringing plenty of unexpected takes to every conversation. One thing Matthew won’t stand for? People telling him what to think. He’s always up for a healthy debate and respects different opinions. But try forcing yours on him and you might be in for a fiery discussion. And just when you think you’ve got him figured out, he’ll throw in a rap or bust out some breakdancing moves. With plenty of tricks up his sleeve, Matthew’s definitely going to be one to watch this season!
Matthew “Matty” Michael
Age: 39
From: Western Australia
Job: Mining Commentator
Profile: Describing himself as a “textbook Aussie bogan”, Matty is a 39-year-old former FIFO miner turned mining commentator. But don’t let the ocker exterior fool yas, with a Mining Engineering degree and an MBA, Matty loves surprising people who underestimate his intelligence. Quick witted, charming, and always down for a laugh, under the bravado Matty is also a fiercely loyal dad to two girls, aged six and seven, and one of the most reliable mates you’ll ever have.
Pam Davidson
Age: 62
From: Adelaide, South Australia
Job: Teacher
Profile: At 61, Pam is the oldest housemate and she’s here to play! Outspoken, cheeky, full of life, and fiercely competitive, she’s determined to prove that age is just a number. A natural social butterfly, Pam gets along with people of all ages and knows how to win people over, but behind that friendly vibe is a sharp, strategic mind. Pam isn’t one to suffer fools, and if something’s not right, she’ll be the first to call it out. She might have a natural motherly streak, but don’t expect her to be in charge of dinners, she’d rather clean the toilets. She also knows a thing or two about the Big Brother game, being the mum of former housemate Kieran Davidson, who received the most nominations in Season 12. Now, it’s Pam’s turn, and when it comes to Kieran’s nomination record? Mum’s the word!
Pheobe Joyce
Age: 26
From: Queensland
Job: Hardware Store Worker
Profile: Pheobe has spent the past 11 years working at Bunnings, currently in the café, but don’t let the apron fool you, she’s a natural performer! A former musical theatre kid and self-appointed court jester, she’ll burst into song or dance anywhere, anytime. Her mates reckon she’s the funniest person they know, but behind the jazz hands and jokes is a direct, articulate and self-aware young woman who’s had terrible luck in love but is still determined to find someone who’ll “match her freak”. Pheobe is OBSESSED with all things ABBA (she’s already picked Chiquitita for her funeral), has zero patience for fakeness or a lack of common sense, and cannot stand people who take ten years to get to the point. She’s here to have fun, speak her mind and make sure that the house is never boring!
Ryan Macri
Age: 27
From: New South Wales
Job: Garden Centre Manager
Profile: Ryan is a chaotic garden centre manager with the mouth of a tradie, the heart of his Nonna, and a rat’s tail to make even Rapunzel jealous. Proudly gay and Australian Italian, Ryan’s got a larger-than-life personality. From serving customers in a wig, calling everyone ‘darl’, and has an unapologetic (unhealthy?) obsession with Susan Boyle, who he refers to as his “65-year-old God”. Underneath the outrageous humour is a deeply caring, resilient man who’s weathered enormous loss and still chooses to meet life with laughter, loyalty and love. Ryan is someone who can make anyone feel like family after just meeting them and, lucky for him, family isn’t too far away at all… in fact, he’s Tahlia’s big brother!
Tahlia Macri
Age: 25
From: Victoria
Job: Support Worker
Profile: Tahlia is a huge fan of Big Brother. Sorry, we mean her big brother Ryan… which is why she’s joining him in the house this season! Working in horticulture, gardening and support work, Tahlia has professional experience working with people from all walks of life, so she’ll have no problem bonding with her new housemates. With a dry sense of humour and a habit for finding herself in the wildest situations, she’s got the skills to fit in with almost anyone. While she’ll be missing her partner, Charlotte, Tahlia has a knack for turning strangers into friends, and regular chats into something memorable. Of course, it can’t hurt to have a secret sibling in the House!
