Viewing numbers were half of that of the previous season which was largely caused by competition from a similar show The Golden Cage, broadcast immediately after Big Brother.

[citation needed] The season added an extra twist to the game, where most of the housemates had a partner who entered the house with them.

[citation needed] Two of the cast members, Jeroen and Milica arrived one day early and had to pretend to be a couple.

The first time, the red phone rang Egbert answered it and heard the message that the viewers would decide whether he would stay.

When Egbert dropped his key into a hole in the floor, he had to survive in an inflatable canoe in the swimming pool for two days to get it back.

Afterward, Monique and Sabrina were given a private bedroom since Tijn and Etiënne wouldn't leave them alone at night.