Evie McClelland Enters Big Brother as First Intruder
The 29-year-old model and influencer arrives in the house on Prom Night, joining the series' first intrusion.
Updated on Nov. 13, 2026 in Pop Culture
Evie McClelland entered the Big Brother Australia house on Wednesday night as the series' first intruder. She was announced as prom queen alongside Austin, prom king, and was later elected head housemate, succeeding Kyrah.
Why it matters
McClelland's arrival is expected to make the house more chaotic, and she will compete with Ebony for the title of queen of the Big Brother house. Her large social media following on TikTok and Instagram gives the series a high-profile new contestant for Australian viewers.
McClelland has over 2.1 million TikTok followers and 132,000 Instagram followers, and joins 11 remaining housemates. Her full time in the house and the outcome of the queen contest with Ebony have not yet been set out.
The players
Evie McClelland
A 29-year-old model and influencer from Coffs Harbour who rose to fame through a viral TikTok video and has since worked with brands including Gucci Beauty.
Big Brother Australia
The Australian version of the long-running reality television series in which housemates live together under constant surveillance and compete for the title.
The details
McClelland rose to prominence after a TikTok video of her walking into a room to the song "Short Dick Man" by Gillette, with a speaker on her shoulder, went viral. The 29-year-old, who grew up in Coffs Harbour on NSW's North Coast, has worked for brands including Fashion Nova, Morphe, Mac Cosmetics and Gucci Beauty.
Timeline
Earlier this year: McClelland walked the runway for several American swimwear brands during Miami Swim Week.
Wednesday night: McClelland entered the Big Brother house as the series' first intruder on Prom Night.
Industry Dynamics
McClelland's casting follows a wider pattern of TikTok creators with large followings moving into mainstream reality television. Her entry as the series' first intruder places a social media personality at the centre of a traditional Australian reality format.
Viewers can follow McClelland's time in the house as part of the regular Big Brother Australia broadcast schedule. Her presence adds a new contestant to the lineup for the queen contest against Ebony.
The takeaway
Influencers with strong followings on platforms such as TikTok are increasingly being cast in reality series, so audiences can expect more of these personalities across Australian television. Following the series on its official channels is the most direct way to track contestants' progress.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by ELLE.
