The drama-filled reality series ‘Big Brother Titans’ returns to DStv’s screens on January 15.
While the season will bring the action and intense moments the series is known for, viewers will not be able to see “Shower Hour” - it won’t be included this season.
TV: No shower hour
— Kgopolo (@PhilMphela) December 15, 2022
Due to the segment not being well received on #BBMzansi, @DStv is doing away with “Shower Hour”.
Big Brother Titans will NOT have Shower Hour. #KgopoloReports #BBTitans#GiantsAreComing pic.twitter.com/9NeBXuWwyT
The channel has cut that portion of the show and won’t be airing nude scenes.
BB Mzanzi and BBNaija will team up as hosts.
This special edition of the “Big Brother” franchise will feature selected housemates from South Africa and Nigeria in one house, playing the game for the prize of R2 million.
Executive head of programming for M-Net Channels, Nomsa Philiso, said the “Big Brother Titans” edition will run until April and the winner will take home a cash prize and title.
Philiso said: “’Big Brother Titans’ was a special edition of the ‘Big Brother’ show. This special edition was a fusion of BB Mzansi and BBNaija.
“We are bringing housemates from two giant nations, South Africa and Nigeria, under one roof, to give entertainment audiences across the continent a show of intense drama like never before.
“We are telling our audience to be ready for the biggest takeover on TV. It promises an abundance of South African and Nigerian swag, banter, romance, and everything in between.
“This is a meeting of the Titans, and the winner will take home a sum of R2m plus other prizes. As usual, DStv viewers will have to vote to keep their favourite housemates on the show. The winner will also be determined by viewers’ votes across Africa after 72 days.”
Showmax will stream the show in the UK, New Zealand, and about 50 other countries. Fans can also catch up on previous seasons of “Big Brother Mzansi” and BBNaija on the streaming platform as they wait for the BBTitans debut season.
Tweeps had this to say about the no “shower hour” concept:
@Swanktified: “This information should have been made known earlier, I would have definitely entered. My one qualm about the competition was the imposed nudity”.
This information should have been made known earlier, I would have definitely entered.
— Karabo Seleka (@Swanktified) December 15, 2022
My one qualm about the competition was the imposed nudity
@LaceTshenolo wrote: “Let it go I dislike it too. Seeing naked ppl mcwemm . When it’s shower hour I switch to other channels”.
Let it go I dislike it too. Seeing naked ppl mcwemm . When it's shower hour I switch to other channels
@Khobra101 wrote: “Thank you. Shower hour never made sense ... I mean where’s the fun in watching people washing their bodies?? Bathong...🤷🏿🤦🏾”.
Thank you. Shower hour never made sense... I mean where's the fun in watching people washing their bodies?? Bathong...🤷🏿🤦🏾
— Emotions are high! (@Khobra101) December 15, 2022
@Nkululeko_08 wrote: “There’s no fun, but I wanted to watch my favourite 24/7 even if he or she pee😃😃”.
There's no fun, but I wanted to watch my favourite 24/7 even if he or she pee😃😃
— Enigma (@Nkululeko_08) December 15, 2022
@iam_Nicolson wrote: “The constant body shaming we saw daily here I’m sure it’s the reason why they’re doing away with it. It was enjoyable even from way back but this social media thing and people making rude memes is what ruined it all. Hope it’ll be an enjoyable season though. Looking forward to it.”
The constant body shaming we saw daily here I'm sure its the reason why they doing away with it. It was enjoyable even from way back but this social media thing and people making rude memes is what ruined it all. Hope it'll be an enjoyable season though. Looking forward to it.
— Nicolson Moetsi 🔑 (@iam_Nicolson) December 15, 2022