Sonia Kruger to host new Big Brother series on Channel 7
Channel 7’s worst kept secret has finally been confirmed with a new promo revealing Sonia Kruger’s first big role after her shock exit from Channel Nine.
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Sonia Kruger has been confirmed as the host of Channel 7’s revamp of Big Brother .
The former Today Extrahost returned to Channel 7 three months ago with her role on the reality series confirmed during a promo on My Kitchen Rules.
Kruger was widely tipped to front Big Brother, having previously hosted it for Channel 9 from 2012-2014.
“I knew 2020 was going to be a fantastic year but to be asked to host the big daddy of reality shows is icing on the cake,’’ Kruger said.
“I’ve always loved Big Brother and this brand new series of the show will take it to an exciting, contemporary level that will make for addictive viewing.
“The housemates have been selected, the new home is mind blowing and Big Brother is as mischievous as ever. The game has changed and I can’t wait to give fans their all access pass to the greatest reality show on earth.”
Kruger’s multi-year deal with Seven was to see her front the new reality show Mega Mini Golf, but that will clash with Big Brother filming.
She will also cover Seven’s 2020 Tokyo Olympics and feature as a judge on Australia’s Got Talent: The Champions.
She will present an upcoming telecast of the bushfire relief concert, Fight Fire Australia, and will cover the red carpet at Monday’s Academy Awards for Sunrise.
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A Seven spokesperson said: “Big Brother has spoken and Sonia Kruger will helm the new game. Channel Seven is very excited to have Sonia on board for a thrilling new era of Big Brother.
“Sonia’s Big Brother filming commitments mean she’s no longer able to host Mega Mini Golf. Seven will soon reveal the all-star cast who’ll be teeing off on the epic new competition series.”
Kruger previously worked at Channel 7 for 14 years before moving to Channel 9 in 2011.