There is perhaps no bigger reality show thanBig Brother. Born in the Netherlands from the mind ofJohn De Mol, the concept has proven to be so simple and effective that it has been translated the world over. From iconic series in the UK to India, and, of course, the US, the show has been a mainstay on television for over 25 years. In the US, the show debuted in 2000 and was one of thepioneers in the shifting landscape of television, with lines blurring between reality and fiction. Now, 24 years later, the show retains its core fanbase thanks to ablend of innovation and sticking to its core principles.
The most recent Season 25 saw everything go bigger and bolder in the Orwellian format, withtwists and turns aplentymaking it nigh on impossible to switch off. Now,Big Brother 26is on the horizon, and plenty of questions hang in the air concerning what lies in store. A bunch of brand-new HouseGuests await, and an all-new theme provides the spine of the upcoming season, with anticipation higher than ever. So, with all that in mind, here is a look at everything we know aboutBig Brother 26so far.
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Contestants must compete against each other for a chance to win $500,000 in a house wired with cameras and microphones, capturing their every move for a TV and Internet audience.
6When is ‘Big Brother 26’ Coming Out?
As every major series deserves, theBig Brother 26premiere will be stretched out for all it’s worth, taking place over two nights, onWednesday, July 17, and Thursday, July 18, at 9 p.m. ET/PT. Following this, the season will fall into its usual routine of episodes every Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday night at 9 p.m. ET/PT. Every all-important Thursday eviction will be live for East Coast viewers and delayed for West Coast viewers.
5Where Can You Watch ‘Big Brother 26’?
The officialBig Brother 26premiere, and all subsequent episodes, will beavailable live on CBS. Fear not if you’re able to’t catch them at the time, with all episodes available to stream following their airing on Paramount+, joining thestreamer’s fantastic list of other content. For those without a subscription who will need one to indulge in the all-seeing eye ofBig Brother, plans start at $5.99 per month or $59.99 per year for the essential package, or, alternatively, you can get Paramount+ and SHOWTIME for $11.99 per month or $119.99 per year.
As always, Paramount+ will also play host to a live feed of theBig Brotherhouse 24 hours a day, seven days a week, with said feed also available on Pluto TV. There has been some suggestion thatthe feed may be delayed this year,although this is yet to be confirmed. You can catch up with previous seasons of the iconic reality show right now on Paramount+.
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4Is There a Trailer For ‘Big Brother 26’?
Not a trailer in its purest form, afirst-look house tour forBig Brother 26was officially revealed on July 9 and is available to watch above. The house looks more futuristic than ever, apart from a seeminglyMinecraft-inspired bedroom, with designers fully embracingthis year’s BBAI theme. BBAI stands for Big Brother Artificial Intelligence, with themodern phenomenon set to provide the backbone of this season’s aesthetic. Hopefully, before the July 17 debut, more promotional material may be released, but, given the live nature of the show, it is difficult to package the sort of trailer fans of other pre-recorded reality shows may be fond of.
3Who is in the Cast For ‘Big Brother 26’?
One returning name that comes as no surprise is that ofhost Julie Chen Moonves, who has remarkably been with the show since its inception back in 2000.Big Brotherwouldn’t be the same without its iconic host, with her presence always guaranteeing a strong anchor for any given season. As for the rest of the cast, the latest group of houseguests areAngela Murray,Brooklyn Rivera,Cam Sullivan-Brown,Cedric Hodges,Chelsie Baham,Joseph Rodriguez,Kenney Kelley,Kimo Apaka,Leah Peters,Lisa Weintraub,Makensy Manbeck,Matt Hardeman,Quinn Martin,Rubina Bernabe,T’kor Clottey, andTucker Des Lauriers.
2What is ‘Big Brother 26’ About?
As mentioned previously, the theme forBig Brother 26is Artificial Intelligence, with the rising zeitgeist of the modern technological phenomenon making for the perfect theme for aBig Brotherseason in 2024. Once again, contestants will all live in the same house for the duration, slowly beingpicked off one by one thanks to a combination of secret nominations and a selection of competitions. These competitions also decide the Head of Household, with each week’s incarnation receiving immunity from eviction. With HouseGuests slowly being whittled down via either the game or thesheer toll being cut off from society can cause to a person, one contestant will remain.That contestant will be the recipient of a whopping $750,000, with another receiving $50,000 for being named America’s Favorite Houseguest.
1How Long Will ‘Big Brother 26’ Last?
One of the most crucial questionsBig Brotherfans wait to find out each year is the length of the season, with recent outings proving to last longer than ever.Big Brother 25lasted for a record-breaking 100 days, and it seemsBig Brother 26won’t quite match that, insteadrunning for an almost-as-impressive 90 days.
