‘Big Brother Canada’ Cancelled After 12 Seasons: ‘The End of an Era’ – National

Big Brother Canada is not anymore.

Corus Entertainmentparent company of Global News, announced that the reality series would no longer air. The 12th season of the show, which broadcast on Global TVended last month.

“The series has been a leader in reality television, always prioritizing Canada’s rich diversity in front of and behind the camera, and Corus is extremely proud of its unprecedented success on our platforms over the past 12 seasons,” reads a note from Global and Corus.

In the statement, Corus said it considered numerous factors in its decision, including “audience trends, available support from sponsors and advertisers, and production and licensing costs.”

Big Brother Canada was one of several international spin-offs of the original Dutch show and featured contestants, known as “houseguests”, living together for weeks at a time and cut off from access to the outside world.

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The mental, physical and emotional strength of the contestants was put to the test in weekly competitions, where they competed for prizes and the coveted “Head of Household” and “Power of Veto” awards. The last houseguest remaining at the end of the season would walk away with a large cash prize.

“Today, as we say goodbye to the beloved series, we celebrate the great success and impact Big Brother Canada “Global has had a strong presence in our country and the Canadian media landscape for over a decade,” said Troy Reeb, co-CEO of Corus Entertainment in a statement. “Global will always be proud to have welcomed Big Brother Canada for 12 seasons.

On Instagram, the official Big Brother Canada account shared the news, calling for cancellation”the end of an era.”

“Season after season, each group of guests delivered their own dynamic and iconic moments that we will never forget,” they wrote. “But most of all, we are very grateful to have been able to make this journey with you, the incredible Big Brother Canada Fans.”

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