Mel Tracina will be the new face of Big Brother Australia. Mel will step into the role of host for Big Brother, with the iconic series returning to its traditional home at Dreamworld on the Gold Coast, airing on Channel 10 in 2025.
Mel won a whole new legion of fans with her quick wit and satirical observations as the Cultural Correspondent on Network 10’s The Cheap Seats. She is also a Guest Panellist on the popular quiz show Have You Been Paying Attention.
After working casually at Nova 100 on the street team, she accepted her first radio job in 2014 hosting brekky on Zoo FM in Dubbo, NSW. From there, she joined 89.9 The Light in 2015 as a casual Music Announcer before eventually hosting weekday mornings. She returned to Nova in 2018 and has made her mark as a lively, informed and high spirited regular.
Mel is currently hosting on Nova from 9am–2pm nationally.
Mel is a multi-faceted talent. In addition to her television and radio presenting, she has also written and performed in several shows for the Melbourne International Comedy Festival and co-hosted a podcast called Social JustUs, exploring her passion for social justice issues around the world.
Mel is a talented MC, having hosted a variety of live music and entertainment events. Rubbing shoulders with Hollywood A-list, Mel had Chris Hemsworth call her “beautiful” on the red carpet, recently quizzed Pedro Pascal about Marvel’s Fantastic Four, and even talked all things Barbie with Margot Robbie. She has also hosted events for Live Nation, Fed Square and Nova Red Rooms.
Mel has a unique flair for creating engaging, on trend social media content, often using trending sounds to keep audiences watching. From seamless outfit transitions to dancing in the studio, she showcases her fun, playful side in a way that feels fresh, authentic and unmistakably her.
