Gran Hermano (American TV series)

Gran Hermano
Presented byGiselle Blondet
No. of days92
No. of contestants16
WinnerPedro Orta
Runner-upYajayra "Yaya" García
Release
Original networkTelemundo
Original release10 January (2016-01-10) –
10 April 2016 (2016-04-10)

Gran Hermano (also known as Gran Hermano USA) is the Spanish-language adaptation of the reality television franchise Big Brother, broadcast in the United States on Telemundo and produced by Endemol. The series was announced in May 2015 during the network's upfront presentation for the 2015–16 television season in New York City.[1]

This is the official adaptation of the international Big Brother format for Hispanic television in the U.S., making the United States the third country worldwide, after Canada and India, to have different adaptations of the show based on language. Former Nuestra Belleza Latina host Giselle Blondet was announced as the show's presenter on December 14, 2015.[2] The show premiered on January 10, 2016, and lasted 13 weeks.[3]

  1. ^ Times, Latin (8 May 2015). "Telemundo Upfront 2015: 'Big Brother' To Open Doors For Latinos In The U.S". Latintimes.com. Retrieved 2015-12-24.
  2. ^ Tinoco, Armando (14 December 2015). "Giselle Blondet 'Gran Hermano US' Telemundo Host: Former Univision Presenter To Helm Reality Show!". Latintimes.com. Retrieved 2015-12-24.
  3. ^ Tinoco, Armando (10 December 2015). "'Gran Hermano US' Season 1 Premiere: Watch First Teaser Of New Telemundo Reality Show! [VIDEO]". Latintimes.com. Retrieved 2015-12-24.