Just when the Big Brother housemates were getting comfortable, a new face has arrived to shake things up. And judging by the reaction online, she’s already ruffled a few feathers.
Wednesday night’s episode saw 29-year-old model and social media personality Evie McClelland make her grand entrance during the housemates‘ 1980s-themed prom.
But while Evie was welcomed into the house as Austin’s prom queen, viewers quickly pointed out one interesting detail about the newcomer: she already has millions of followers on social media.
Who is Big Brother’s new intruder, Evie McClelland?
Originally from Coffs Harbour, NSW, Evie now splits her time between the Gold Coast and Los Angeles and has built a strong online following, with more than two million TikTok followers.
And she certainly didn’t waste any time making her presence felt.
After being introduced as Austin’s prom queen, Evie was also handed the title of head housemate, taking over from Kyrah.
Of course, entering Big Brother halfway through the competition comes with its own challenges, particularly when the other contestants have already spent weeks getting to know one another.
And according to recently evicted housemate Pheobe, breaking into those established friendships could prove tricky.
Pheobe reveals how the Big Brother housemates might react to an intruder
Speaking exclusively to WHO, Pheobe revealed that the possibility of an intruder had already been a hot topic of conversation among the housemates.
“We’ve been talking about intruders this whole time, and we’re like, ‘Oh, it’s going to be really hard for them to mesh in with everyone,'” she said.
“And I reckon it would be because there’s such strong bonds.”
However, Pheobe reckons a newcomer with enough confidence could find their feet pretty quickly.
“But if that person who comes in is strong and powerful and a big personality, I think they’ll fit right in.”
Whether Evie fits that description remains to be seen, but she’s certainly got plenty of people talking.
Why are Big Brother fans unhappy about Evie’s arrival?
While a new intruder is usually enough to get viewers excited, Evie’s arrival has prompted a rather different conversation online.
With millions of followers already under her belt, some fans have questioned why producers chose an established influencer rather than an everyday Australian.
“Good to see another everyday normal Australian with a few million followers on social media on Big Brother,” one viewer sarcastically commented on the show’s Instagram page.
Another wasn’t quite sold on the casting decision either.
“I’m sure she’s a lovely girl, but not sure about this one… Quite a few Insta followers. What happened to everyday regular Aussies?”
Meanwhile, over on X, one viewer was already speculating about how Evie’s arrival might affect the dynamics between the housemates, particularly Ebony.
“Evie is everything Ebony wants to be, and it’s killing her. Young, blonde, social media model that lives in the US. This is fantastic,” they wrote.
Whether Evie manages to win over her fellow housemates is another question entirely. But if the reaction online is anything to go by, she’s already got some convincing to do with viewers.
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