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If you’re a BB superfan, you may want to know how to watch Big Brother Canada in the US to see the version that’s considered one of the best Big Brother shows in the world. Plus, season 12 just started, so there’s plenty of drama to catch up on.
Big Brother Canada, a spinoff of the Dutch reality TV series Big Brother, premiered in 2013 on the Canadian network Slice before it moved to Global TV in season three. The show follows the same format as other versions of Big Brother, where around 15 contestants live in a house together with no communication with the outside world as they compete for a cash prize. On Big Brother Canada, that prize is $200,000 Canadian Dollars. While in the house, the contestants—who are called “Houseguests”—are filmed 24/7. Viewers used to be able to watch the contestants on live feeds, but in February 2024, it was announced that live feeds would not be returning for season 12. “Digital Dailies,” which launched in season 11, are back this season. Fans can see uncut footage from the house on a weekly basis. These videos are available to watch on the show’s website. The contestants compete in challenges for power and safety as they vote out each other one by one until two Houseguests remain. The eliminated Houseguests, who form a jury, vote between the two finalists for the winner of that Big Brother season.
In an interview with Mike’s Bloggity Blog in 2013, Big Brother Canada host Arisa Cox revealed what the show often looks for in contestants they want to cast. “We saw such diverse personalities in the house, I don’t think you should try to be like anyone else. Just be yourself. I spoke with the casting director who does a lot of the U.S shows and she said it was so refreshing that in Canada not everyone is trying to be an actor,” she said. “Our people have actual jobs and just love the game. So I think they want to see people more like that, a dentist, a firefighter. I think that’s what they want.
Season 12 of Big Brother Canada kicked off on March 5, 2024 and features 14 Houseguests. Twelve are brand-new to the show, while the remaining two have appeared on the show before. This pair of “all-stars” are sure spice things up in the house. Plus, you’ll notice the house just got an upgrade!
So how can Americans watch Big Brother Canada in the US? Read on for how to stream Big Brother Canada season 12 in the United States to see which Canadian Houseguest wins the C$200,000 prize.
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When does Big Brother Canada air?
Big Brother Canada season 12 airs on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. EP/MT (9 a.m. ET), Wednesdays at 9:30 p.m. EP/8MT (10 a.m. ET), and Sundays at 9 p.m. EP/10MT (8 a.m. ET) on Global and GlobalTV.com. Past episodes are available to stream for free on GlobalTV.com and BigBrotherCanada.ca. The Big Brother Canada live feed is also available to stream for free on BigBrotherCanada.ca.
How to watch Big Brother Canada in the US
How can Americans watch Big Brother Canada in the US? Big Brother Canada airs on Global and GlobalTV.com. To watch the show in the US, however, Americans will need a VPN (virtual private network), a service that allows users to set their computer’s location to another country and access websites that would otherwise be restricted by location. The most popular VPNs are ExpressVPN, NordVPN, AtlasVPN, and PureVPN, all of which offer a 30-day money-back guarantee. Keep on reading ahead to find out how to sign up for them to watch Big Brother Canada in the US.
Watch Big Brother Canada in the US with ExpressVPN
ExpressVPN is one of the most popular VPN services, and the one we recommend above all others for a simple reason. The service—which allows users to set their location to more than 160 locations in 90 countries with unlimited bandwidth—offers a 30-day-money-back guarantee. ExpressVPN also has a current deal where users can subscribe for $6.67 per month with three months free for 12 months. Without any deals, ExpressVPN costs $12.95 per month for its monthly plan and $9.99 per month for its six-month plan. Each plan includes a 30-day-money-back guarantee.
Express VPN—which takes about five minutes to set up—also promises lightning-quick connectivity, 24-hour live-chat support and allows users to connect to any device, from computers to phones to tablets. Of course, users can do more than watch international events and shows in the US with a VPN. VPNs also allow users to access international versions of Netflix, Disney Plus and HBO Max (which have different content than in the US) as well as stream international services like Hayu, which has access to programs like the Real Housewives, Below Deck, The Bachelor and hundreds of other reality TV shows.
Read on for step-by-step instructions on how to watch Big Brother Canada in the US with ExpressVPN.
Sign up for ExpressVPN and create an account
Log into your ExpressVPN account and click “Download” on the “Dashboard” or in “Set Up Your Devices”
Once you’ve installed ExpressVPN, enter the “Activation Code” from the “Dashboard” or in “Set Up Your Devices”
Once ExpressVPN is set up, change your location to “Canada” by clicking the connect icon to read “Connected” and selecting the country in the “Smart Location” menu
To watch Big Brother Canada episodes for free, visit BigBrotherCanada.ca and click “Full Episodes” or visit GlobalTV.com and click “Shows” and “Big Brother Canada.”
To watch Big Brother Canada live, visit GlobalTV.com and click “Sign in” and log in with your TV provider.
Watch Big Brother Canada in the US with AtlasVPN
AtlasVPN—which offers a 30-day-money-back guarantee—costs $11.99 per month for a monthly plan, $3.29 per month for a yearly plan, and $1.64 per month for a two-year plan with an extra six months free. AtlasVPN offers more than 1,000 high-speed VPN servers, unlimited devices, 24/7 support, WireGuard protocol and passwordless login. Read on for step-by-step instructions on how to watch Big Brother Canada in the US with AtlasVPN.
Sign up for AtlasVPN and create an account
Once finished, click “Go Premium” which will direct you to the downloads page
Click “Get Atlas” for the platform of your choice
Click “Download Now”
Locate the file on your computer and follow the prompts to install AtlasVPN
Click “Connect”
Once AtlasVPN is set up, change your location to “Canada”
To watch Big Brother Canada episodes for free, visit BigBrotherCanada.ca and click “Full Episodes” or visit GlobalTV.com and click “Shows” and “Big Brother Canada.”
To watch Big Brother Canada live, visit GlobalTV.com and click “Sign in” and log in with your TV provider.
Watch Big Brother Canada in the US with NordVPN
NordVPN is another popular VPN service recommended by YouTubers like PewDiePie, Casey Neistat and Philip DeFranco. The service—which offers a 30-day-money-back guarantee—costs $12.99 per month for a Standard monthly plan; $4.49 per month for a Standard one-year plan, with three extra months free; and $2.99 per month for a Standard two-year plan with three extra months free. Along with access to more than 59 countries, NordVPN also allows users to connect to multiple devices (from computers to phones to tablets) and offers 24-hour live-chat support. Read on for step-by-step instructions for how to watch Big Brother Canada in the US with NordVPN.
Sign up for NordVPN and create an account
Log into your NordVPN account and click “Downloads” on the left-side menu
Once you’ve installed NordVPN, log into your account
Once NordVPN is set up, change your location to Canada by clicking “Quick Connect” or searching the country in the menu.
To watch Big Brother Canada episodes for free, visit BigBrotherCanada.ca and click “Full Episodes” or visit GlobalTV.com and click “Shows” and “Big Brother Canada.”
To watch Big Brother Canada live, visit GlobalTV.com and click “Sign in” and log in with your TV provider.
Watch Big Brother Canada in the US with PureVPN
Another popular VPN service is PureVPN, which offers a 31-day-money-back guarantee. PureVPN’s Max plans cost $20.45 per month for a monthly plan, $4.96 per month with three extra months free for a one-year plan, and $3.44 per month with three months free for a two-year plan. Pure VPN offers more than 6,5000 servers in over 78 countries across the world, as well as 24-hour live-chat support. Read on for step-by-step instructions for how to watch Big Brother Canada in the US with PureVPN.
Sign up for PureVPN and create an account
Once you’ve created your account, scroll to the bottom of PureVPN’s homepage and select the VPN that fits your device: Windows, MAC, IOS, etc.
Click “Download the app”
Once you’ve installed PureVPN, log into your account
Once PureVPN is set up, change your location to Canada by searching for the country in the right bar
To watch Big Brother Canada episodes for free, visit BigBrotherCanada.ca and click “Full Episodes” or visit GlobalTV.com and click “Shows” and “Big Brother Canada.”
To watch Big Brother Canada live, visit GlobalTV.com and click “Sign in” and log in with your TV provider.
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Who’s in the Big Brother Canada cast?
Here’s a full list of the Big Brother Canada season 12 cast:
Anthony Douglas (from Big Brother Canada season 7) – 36, energy compliance supervisor, Richmond Hill, Ontario
Avery Martin – 26, videographer, Selkirk, Manitoba
Balyeigh Pelham – 34, bartender, Halifax, Nova Scotia
Dinis Freitas – 48, textile designer, Toronto, Ontario
Donna Marshall – 26, artist, Hubbards, Nova Scotia
Elijah Kazlauskas – 31, ESL teacher, North Bay, Ontario
Janine Holmes – 44, hair and makeup artist, Toronto, Ontario
Kayla Clennon – 26, volleyball coach, Stouffville, Ontario
Lexus Jackson – 24, dental hygienist, Toronto, Ontario
Matthew Wong – 27, kinesiologist, Surrey, British Columbia
Todd Clements – 31, general contractor, Happy Valley-Goose Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador
Tola Eam – 40, fiber optic technician, Ottawa, Ontario
Victoria Woghiren (from Big Brother Canada season 9) – 30, social worker, Hamilton, Ontario
Vivek Sabbarwal – 25, software developer, Saint John, New Brunswick
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Who is the Big Brother Canada host?
Arisa Cox hosts Big Brother Canada and has done so since the start of the show in 2013. She has also been an executive producter of the show since season 9. While the Canadian television and radio personality is most known for her time on Big Brother Canada, she has additionally acted in a handful of television shows and movies and has been a creative producer, entertainment, and weather reporter for multiple television stations in Canada.
