'Big Brother' teases theme for milestone season with mystery houseguest
For Season 27 of the hit reality competition series, the official theme will be "Big Brother: A Summer of Mystery," CBS confirmed Wednesday, July 2.
In addition to unexpected twists and turns, CBS said the season will include a "masked visitor, a secret accomplice and the shocking arrival of a 'Mystery Houseguest' whose identity will remain under wraps … at least for now."
This year, houseguests will spend the summer inside the Hotel Mystère, an enigmatic yet luxurious version of the "Big Brother" house defined by hidden passageways, a vintage aesthetic, a poison bar and a suspense-filled atmosphere.
The new season comes as the show honors reaching 25 years on TV. Since 2000, the show has showcased hundreds of contestants vying to win thousands of dollars through a game of social politics. Every week, a player who wins the Head of Household competition must nominate two players who are up for elimination through a majority vote.
Here's what to know about the new season.
What's the theme of 'Big Brother' Season 27?
The theme of "Big Brother" Season 27 is "A Summer of Mystery."
What's new with the 'Big Brother' house?
The location for the "Big Brother" Season 27 will be the Hotel Mystère, which includes hidden passageways, a secretive wine cellar, a Victorian conservatory lounge and a poison bar.
When does the new season of 'Big Brother' come out?
The new season of "Big Brother" will kick off with a 90-minute premiere on Thursday, July 10 at 8 p.m. ET / PT on CBS.
A 90-minute episode will follow on Sunday, July 13 at 8 p.m. ET / PT on CBS.
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How to watch 'Big Brother' Season 27
"Big Brother" will air on CBS. Paramount+ Premium subscribers and Pluto TV viewers can watch the episodes on the platforms' "Big Brother" live feeds.
'Big Brother' Season 27 episode schedule
Following the premiere on July 10, new episodes will air Wednesdays at 8 p.m. ET / PT, followed by hourlong shows on Thursdays – featuring live evictions – and Sundays at 8 p.m., CBS said.
'Big Brother' Season 27 cast
CBS has not yet released cast details for the upcoming season, but confirmed there will be one secret "Mystery Houseguest" in Season 27.
'Big Brother' Season 27 host
Julie Chen Moonves will return as the host of "Big Brother" for Season 27.
The New York native news anchor is tied with "Survivor" host Jeff Probst for the title of longest serving reality host, according to CBS.
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