Gran Hermano (Uruguayan TV series)
| Gran Hermano | |
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| Genre | Reality television |
| Based on | Big Brother by John de Mol Jr. |
| Presented by | Eduardo Gianarelli |
| Country of origin | Uruguay |
| Original language | Spanish |
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| Original release | |
| Network | Channel 10 |
| Release | 2026 – present |
Gran Hermano (also known by the acronym GH) is the upcoming Uruguayan version of the international reality television franchise Big Brother created by producer John de Mol Jr. in 1999.
History
The Big Brother reality series was created by John de Mol Jr. and premiered in the Netherlands.[1] In Uruguay, the Argentine edition broadcast on Telefe consistently achieved strong ratings.[2] As a result of a 2023 agreement between Telefe and Channel 10, beginning with the eleventh season Uruguayan contestants were incorporated into the competition.[3] These included Bautista Mascia and Santiago Algorta, both of whom went on to win their respective seasons.[4] The agreement further permitted viewers in Uruguay to vote via text message.[5]
In May 2025, Argentine producer Alejandro Ripoll confirmed that the house used for the Argentine edition would be repurposed for a forthcoming Uruguayan adaptation, expected to premiere in the latter half of 2026.[6] This approach follows the precedent set by the Chilean version, aired between 2023 and 2024, which was also produced in the same facilities owned by Kuarzo Entertainment.[7]
On 14 October 2025, after several days of airing promotional spots featuring visual elements associated with the program—without explicitly confirming the project—the network officially announced the production of a Uruguayan adaptation of the format.[8] On 18 February 2026, it was further announced that Eduardo Gianarelli would serve as the program’s host.[9][10]
Format
Gran Hermano is a reality television game show in which a group of contestants, known as “housemates,” live together in isolation from the outside world inside a custom-built house.[11] The participants are continuously monitored by video surveillance and overseen by “Gran Hermano,” an unseen voice that observes their conduct, assigns weekly tasks and penalties, and relays their requests.[12]
During their stay in the house, each housemate is required to nominate two fellow contestants for possible eviction. The two or more contestants receiving the highest number of nominations are then placed on the public vote, with viewers ultimately deciding who will be evicted.
References
- ^ "Gran Hermano Uruguay llega a la pantalla de Canal 10, en la celebración de sus 70 años". subrayado.com.uy (in Spanish). 2026-02-13. Archived from the original on 2026-02-15. Retrieved 2026-02-21.
- ^ "Volvió Gran Hermano: ¿cuánto rating tuvo en Uruguay?". El Observador (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 2023-12-20. Retrieved 2026-02-21.
- ^ "Uruguayos en Gran Hermano: ocho participantes desde 2012 y dos ganadores en 2024 y 2025". subrayado.com.uy (in Spanish). 2026-02-17. Retrieved 2026-02-21.
- ^ "Cómo quedó la lista de ganadores históricos de "Gran Hermano" después de la victoria del uruguayo Tato Algorta". EL PAIS (in Spanish). 2025-06-25. Retrieved 2026-02-21.
- ^ "Gran Hermano: cómo votar desde Uruguay y qué participantes correr en el riesgo de ser eliminados". El Observador (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 2024-01-29. Retrieved 2026-02-21.
- ^ ""Gran Hermano Uruguay" cerca de concretarse: ¿se viene la versión local del padre de todos los reality shows?". EL PAIS (in Spanish). 2025-05-21. Retrieved 2026-02-21.
- ^ "Gran Hermano Uruguay en 2026: el anuncio de un productor argentino y lo que se maneja hasta ahora en Canal 10". El Observador (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 2025-05-12. Retrieved 2026-02-21.
- ^ "Llega Gran Hermano a Uruguay por primera vez: cuándo y cómo participar". Pantallazo (in Spanish). Retrieved 2026-02-21.
- ^ ""Gran Hermano Uruguay" ya tiene conductor: Colo Gianarelli liderará la primera edición". Pantallazo (in Spanish). Retrieved 2026-02-21.
- ^ "¡GRAN HERMANO URUGUAY anunció a su conductor!". canal10.com.uy (in Spanish). Retrieved 2026-02-21.
- ^ País, El (2026-02-18). "Fin del misterio: Canal 10 reveló quién será el conductor de la versión uruguaya de "Gran Hermano"". EL PAIS (in Spanish). Retrieved 2026-02-21.
- ^ "Gran Hermano Uruguay: los detalles del programa que se estrena en 2026 por la pantalla de Canal 10". subrayado.com.uy (in Spanish). 2025-10-14. Archived from the original on 2025-11-12. Retrieved 2026-02-21.