Gran Hermano (Spanish TV series) season 17
Gran Hermano 17 (GH 17) was the seventeenth season of the Spanish reality television show Gran Hermano, based on the Big Brother format. It aired on Telecinco from September 13, 2016, to December 22, 2016. The show involved a group of contestants, known as housemates, living together in a specially constructed house, isolated from the outside world, while constantly being filmed. The public voted periodically to evict housemates.
Key aspects of the season:
- Host: Jorge Javier Vázquez continued as the main host of the show.
- Premise: The core premise remained the same as previous seasons: housemates were isolated, competed in challenges, and nominated each other for eviction. The public ultimately decided who would leave the house each week.
- Novelties and Changes: Gran Hermano 17 introduced several changes and twists to the format compared to previous seasons. These included: a secret theme of "double lives" and hidden rooms within the house; the initial entry of couples posing as strangers and strangers posing as couples; and a "counter-vote" system which allowed viewers to save a housemate rather than evict. This added an element of surprise and complexity to the voting process.
- Housemates: A diverse group of individuals from across Spain participated in the season.
- Winner: Bea Retamal won the season, receiving a cash prize.
- Controversies: Like many seasons of Gran Hermano, GH 17 generated controversy due to arguments, relationships, and strategic gameplay within the house.
- Reception: The season generally received mixed reviews, with some viewers enjoying the new twists and turns, while others felt they detracted from the core essence of the Gran Hermano format. Viewership figures were generally strong for the network.