After a , the rights to the format were acquired by Nelonen Media, and Big Brother returned to Finnish television in the fall of 2019. The revival aired on the Jim and Nelonen channels and was also available on the Ruutu+ streaming service. The revival era ran for several seasons until at least 2022, after which it was announced in April 2023 that the show would not continue on Nelonen for the fall season.
and Season 7 (2011) : Hosted by Susanna Laine and Elina Viitanen . Season 7 was the first produced by Endemol Finland Oy .
The final season of the original long run. This season featured the now-legendary "Taxi Incident" where a housemate escaped the compound. Winner: Anders "Antero" Tillman . Big Brother Finland 2008-2012 Sex Videos
Key hosts during this period included Kimmo Vehviläinen (2019–2021), Alma Hätönen (2019–2020), Elina Kottonen (2019–2020), and later Anni Hautala and Tinni Wikström in 2021. The show's iconic "Big Brother" voice was originally Jari Karjalainen (2005–2014) and later Jaakko Ohtonen (2019–2021).
The show has aired on various platforms over its history, including Sub and later MTV3 , with many episodes available for streaming via Ruutu or MTV Katsomo. After a , the rights to the format
After a long hiatus, Big Brother Suomi returned in 2019 on Jim and later on MTV3. The production value skyrocketed. 4K cameras replaced the old SD feeds, and the digital filmography expanded to include 24/7 live streams on Ruutu (the Finnish streaming giant).
Two male contestants sit in a sauna for 18 minutes without speaking. The only sounds: water hitting stones, breathing, and a distant cowbell. A subtitled version went viral internationally as a parody of “Nordic social distance.” Ironically, it’s now studied in media courses as an example of negative space in reality editing. and Season 7 (2011) : Hosted by Susanna
Notable hosts have included Vappu Pimiä (2005–2009), Elina Kottonen (2010–2012, 2019–2020), and more recently Anni Hautala and Kimmo Vehviläinen.
: A notable moment occurred when housemate Cathy from Pinoy Big Brother (Philippines) swapped places with a housemate from Big Brother Finland .
The first season aired on , and the show has since captivated Finnish audiences with its mix of social dynamics, strategic gameplay, and unfiltered reality television. The Finnish edition is distinct not only for its willingness to embrace more explicit content but also for the unique “Big Brother Talk Show” format that accompanied the main broadcasts for much of its run. With 13 seasons produced as of 2022 and new seasons in development, Big Brother Finland remains a cornerstone of Finnish reality television.