Global TV Arisa Cox is the host of 'Big Brother Canada'
If you can’t wait until June 2021 for Big Brother to return to the U.S. airwaves, you’re in luck — Big Brother Canada premieres on March 3 with its ninth season. The show recently revealed its post-apocalyptic house decor, its 14 houseguests, and the fact that this year, they’ll be competing in teams. As always, the show is hosted by Arisa Cox.
Here’s what you need to know about watching Big Brother Canada’s ninth season in the U.S.
How to Watch the TV Episodes and the Live Feeds
Big Brother Canada airs on Global TV in Canada, which can be tricky to watch outside of the country. But there are a few workarounds. First off, there are a few sites that stream Global TV — Video Brother and BMX.
Secondly, if you have a Roku device, there is a Canadian channel app you can subscribe to for not very much money that will let you watch Global TV like you were located in Canada. It is called Canada TV and it costs just $.99 per month. Once you’re subscribed, you simply navigate to the stream for Global TV and you’re in.
The broadcast schedule for Big Brother Canada is that the premiere airs Wednesday, March 3 at 7 p.m. ET/PT, with new episodes then airing on Mondays at 9 p.m. ET/PT, Wednesdays at 7 p.m. ET/PT, and Thursdays at 8 p.m. ET/PT, according to the official website.
For the live feeds, your best bet is Liquid8D, a fan who in the past has been able to stream the live feeds via BBViewer. It is up in the air right now because Adobe is retiring its Air Viewer and the new one is still getting the kinks worked out. Otherwise, you can watch the feeds on the Global TV website, but you have to use a VPN to disguise which country you are trying to watch from.
Check out the House and the Contestants
Here’s your first look inside the new #BBCAN9 house! Who’s excited for an all new season? 😍https://t.co/kbtF7nxqHb
Big Brother Canada 8 was cut short last March due to the global pandemic, therefore the decor for the ninth season is a post-apocalyptic house meant to invoke the idea that the BBCAN8 houseguests simply abandoned the old house, and now it’s all overgrown and whatnot.
The 14 contestants for BBCAN9 include an anthropology student, a radio host, and a police officer. They are:
Name: Latoya Anderson
Age: 34
Preferred Pronouns: She/Her
Zodiac: Taurus
Hometown: Pickering, Ont.
Occupation: Police Officer
My mantra or words I live by are: Be good to yourself
Name: Beth Bieda
Age: 27
Preferred Pronouns: She/Her
Zodiac: Leo
Hometown: Tomahawk, Alta.
My favorite hobby is: Playing piano and writing music
Name: Tychon Carter-Newman
Age: 29
Preferred Pronouns: He/Him
Zodiac: Capricorn
Hometown: Montreal, Que.
Occupation: Urban Planner
My mantra or words I live by are: Live free
Name: Kiefer Collison
Age: 32
Preferred Pronouns: He/Him
Zodiac: Sagittarius
Hometown: Old Massett, B.C.
Occupation: Radio Host
My mantra or words I live by are: Kief it Real, Love Peace Oolichan Grease
Name: Austin Dookwah
Age: 23
Preferred Pronouns: She/Her
Zodiac: Cancer
Hometown: Newmarket, Ont.
Occupation: Realtor/Model
My most prized possession is: My crystals!
Name: Josh Farnworth
Age: 30
Preferred Pronouns: He/Him
Zodiac: Aries
Hometown: New Westminster, B.C.
Occupation: Film Production Coordinator
My go-to karaoke song is: “Born To Make You Happy” by Britney Spears
Name: Tera Gillen-Petrozzi
Age: 37
Preferred Pronouns: She/Her
Zodiac: Virgo
Hometown: LaSalle, Ont.
Occupation: Mom/Spin Instructor
How do you want people to remember you as a player on BBCAN? As the first mom and oldest houseguest to ever win, duh!
Name: Rohan Kapoor
Age: 26
Preferred Pronouns: He/Him
Zodiac: Pieces
Hometown: Toronto, Ont.
Occupation: Strategic Partnerships Manager
My go-to karaoke song is: Any song by The Killers
Name: Ethan Quance
Age: 22
Preferred Pronouns: He/Him
Zodiac: Aries
Hometown: Banff, Alta.
Occupation: Line Cook
Why do you think you were selected to be on BBCAN9? Because I’m a good time and the life of the party
Name: Jedson Tavernier
Age: 25
Preferred Pronouns: He/Him
Zodiac: Virgo
Hometown: Aurora, Ont.
Occupation: Personal Trainer
I get along best with people who: Are like-minded, goal-driven, positive, and don’t make excuses
Name: Tina Thistle
Age: 42
Preferred Pronouns: She/Her
Zodiac: Leo
Hometown: Paradise, N.L.
Occupation: Graphic Designer
A fact about me that surprises people is: I am the granddaughter of Canadian singer Joan Morrissey
Name: Julie Vu
Age: 28
Preferred Pronouns: She/Her
Zodiac: Leo
Hometown: Vancouver, B.C.
Occupation: Social Media Influencer
A personal accomplishment I am most proud of is: Having the courage to live my truth. And being the first transgender houseguest on BBCAN
Name: Breydon White
Age: 23
Preferred Pronouns: He/Him
Zodiac: Taurus
Hometown: Calgary, Alta.
Occupation: Anthropology Student
A fact about me that surprises people is: I’ve never been drunk or that I’m a huge dork
Name: Victoria Woghiren
Age: 27
Preferred Pronouns: She/Her
Zodiac: Virgo
Hometown: Hamilton, Ont.
Occupation: Youth Advocate
A personal accomplishment I am most proud of is: Breaking the foster kid stigma and chasing my dreams!
Starting Saturday, February 27, fans can vote on the official website for who they want to see as the team captains for the first-ever putting contestants in teams to start the season on Big Brother Canada.
The fun starts on Wednesday, March 3 at 7 p.m. ET/PT on Global TV.
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