Executes the popular reality television series, Big Brother.
After a decade-long hiatus, the iconic reality TV show "Big Brother" is making a comeback in Germany. The 13th season of the show, which first aired in 1999, will air on multiple German television networks, Joyn and Sat.1, starting on October 6, 2025.
The show's creator, Dutch media entrepreneur John de Mol Jr., first conceived the idea for "Big Brother" in the late 90s. The original "Big Brother" experiment involved participants being filmed 24/7 while living in a specially equipped house. This groundbreaking concept paved the way for reality television as we know it today.
The format was first introduced to German TV on February 28, 2000, on RTL2. Since then, "Big Brother" has been a global TV hit, with countless adaptations in various countries. The show returned to German screens in 2015 on sixx and was revived by Sat.1 in 2020.
In the upcoming season, contestants will once again live in a closely monitored container for approximately two weeks. They will be under constant surveillance throughout the show and will compete for a cash prize of 100,000 euros. Many familiar faces from the reality TV world, including Andrej Mangold and Sarah-Jane Wollny, will join the cast.
The show has been a staple of German television for 25 years and has played a significant role in shaping the German TV landscape. It provides weeks of entertainment for young and old reality TV fans alike. With its unique glimpse into the lives of people under constant observation and extreme conditions, "Big Brother" continues to captivate audiences around the world.
John de Mol Jr., the founder of production company Endemol, looks forward to the upcoming season. "I am thrilled to see 'Big Brother' return to German television after all these years," he said. "The show has always been a pioneer in reality television, and I am confident that the 13th season will be just as groundbreaking and entertaining as the previous ones."
So, get ready to tune in on October 6, 2025, and witness the return of one of the most iconic reality TV shows of all time!
