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The Big Brother house has certainly gotten interesting this past week, as new intruder Evie has already shaken up the relationships and power dynamics in the house.
This, of course, drew its fair share of gripes from fans, with many criticising her large Instagram following and calling for more representation of “everyday Australians” rather than influencers.
However, the best moment (at least for me) was a conversation shared between Ebony and Charity: a chat that not only shed light on Australia’s immense issue with racism, but also provided an incredible example of vulnerability and of what good and active listening and learning should look like.
And it’s not just fans who are impressed. After speaking with evicted housemate Pam this season, she told WHO why she’s hoping Charity “will win” this season, and it’s not because of any strategy or gameplay.
What was Ebony and Charity’s conversation about?
While Ebony certainly isn’t everyone’s cup of tea, it would be remiss not to admit that she’s grown a lot during her time in the Big Brother house.
In week one, Charity had to pull up Ebony for her language. Now, three weeks in, Ebony gave Charity her first swimming lesson, which led to Charity opening up about the immense racism that exists in Australia and how early it starts in schools.
“My little sisters would get bullied ’cause they’re darker-skinned than me,” Charity told Ebony. “They’d say, ‘Oh my god, you’re so black. You’re so charcoal. Go have a shower so you can wash off your dark skin.’
“Racism is just undercover.”
She then opened up about her own experiences growing up in Australia, feeling isolated and being bullied for her skin colour.
This openness had a powerful impact on both Ebony and viewers watching at home.
“Charity, you are such a genuine, amazing person – I hope you make it all the way,” Kieran Davidson, evicted housemate Pam’s son, wrote online. “I’m very happy with how far Ebony has come as well. She would never have had a chat like this on day 1 – so amazing to see such growth! Loving this season.”
“Thanks for sharing. So many of us African Australians can resonate,” another fan commented beneath Big Brother’s social post sharing this moment. “Just another day for us! Us telling our truth is the pathway to change.”
“Thank you, Big Brother, for showing this. It’s a really important topic, and a big problem in Australia,” another viewer agreed.
“We belong in all spaces, girl,” a fourth chimed in. “You’re where you are because you deserve it! Now wipe those tears, smile, dance a little and show Australia how fun and joyful Africans are.”
Speaking to WHO before the season began, Charity revealed that this fan response is exactly what she wanted to achieve during her time in the Big Brother house.
She said she wants “people to just know that there’s more to the South Sudanese community”.
“Coming from the hood, I want people to know that there are people like me that live there,” she added. “There’s some really good people in the hood. I want them to see that side. Because I’ve been there like 11 years now, and I actually love it.
“It’s my community – we all know each other.”
Why contestants believe Charity will win Big Brother Australia 2026
Pam told WHO that she’s “hoping that Charity will win it”.
“Just purely because of her absolutely terrible background that she had walking out of South Sudan and all of that,” she said. “I mean, what an amazing powerhouse of a woman she is.
“And I think it must be very abrasive when you hear Ebony say some of the things that she says, like, ‘You’re plebs, you’re, you know, whatever you are’, and Ebony has talked about her possessions a lot and what she has.”
Pam added: “And I think that is really, probably, deep down, very hard for Charity to take… but it must be very hard for Charity to hear some of the things that Ebony [says], because they’re just from polar opposites. Their backgrounds are just so so different.”
Far too often, the burden falls on marginalised groups to educate others on how to be respectful. However, Charity took the time to be graceful and forgiving with Ebony, despite her first impression.
Rather than focusing on gameplay or leaning into ‘bad housemate’ strategies (like Matthew, perhaps), Charity is simply being herself, and using her time on Big Brother to share her story and shed light on what so many people experience each and every day in Australia.
If that isn’t deserving of a win, I don’t know what is.
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