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Indian Express
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Big Brother 2025 full contestant list: Date, time, episode schedule, and where to watch the 27th season of the reality series
Big Brother is back with its 27th season, offering a rebranded take on the iconic reality series, complete with a new theme, fresh houseguests, and an unexpected twist. This year, BB is 'A Summer of Mystery.' CBS has dropped the lineup: 16 contestants, from an aura reader to an attorney, insurance agent, podcaster, and more. The guests are already inside the house, along with a secret 17th house guest who snuck in ahead of the premiere. Julie Chen Moonves returns as host, and here's everything you need to know. The season kicked off with a 90-minute premiere on Thursday, July 10 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on CBS. (5:30 AM IST, Friday). 1-hour episodes will air on Sundays and Thursdays. Wednesdays will feature 90-minute episodes all season. If you miss any episode, you can stream it later on Paramount+ at 2 a.m. CT. Meanwhile, live feeds begin on July 13 at 11:30 p.m. CT (10:00 am IST) on Paramount+, giving fans 24/7 access to the house (minus key competitions and private matters). This year, contestants will face a masked visitor, a secret accomplice, and a mystery house guest whose identity will stay hidden, for now. Meanwhile, the whole house had been turned into Hotel Mystère. One can expect creepy reception desk, bunk beds (back for the first time since season 1), and a wine bar with zero wine. There's also something called the 'venom bar,' but according to the host, contestants will bring their venom themselves. Also read: 10 bizarre Big Brother rules you never knew existed: No Taylor Swift songs to cameras in bathrooms and more If you are new to the show, Big Brother's episodes air three times a week. Every week, someone gets eliminated.


Economic Times
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
Big Brother Season 27 is here — meet the wild new cast stirring up drama already
Get ready for a summer of secrets as 'Big Brother' Season 27 premieres on July 10th! This season, themed 'A Summer of Mystery,' promises unexpected twists with a masked visitor and a secret accomplice. A diverse cast, including an attorney, a bull rider, and a marketing manager, will compete for $750,000. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads What kind of drama can fans expect? Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads 'Big Brother' Season 27 premiere The wild new cast of Big Brother Season 27 Adrian Rocha: Carpenter from San Antonio, Texas, excited to compete in 'Big Brother'. Amy Bingham: Insurance Agent from Stockton, California, believes in strategy and connections. Ashley Hollis: Attorney from New York, ready to take out contestants one by one. Ava Pearl: Art Instructor from NYC, determined to win the $750,000 prize. Clifton Williams: Sports Podcast Host from Charlotte, North Carolina, praises Captain Will for his energy, joy, and love. Isaiah "Zae" Frederich: 23-year-old from Utah, confident in his physical, social, and mental competitiveness. Jimmy Heagerty: Strategy Consultant from Washington, D.C., believes in his strategy background and understanding of who they want to get from. Katherine Woodman: Fine Dining Server from Columbia, South Carolina, believes her skills in accommodating people's needs and maintaining a straight face will be beneficial in the house. Keanu Soto: Personal Trainer, Nutritionist from McKinney, Texas, believes in her ability to connect with a variety of people through personal training and improv. Kelley Jorgensen: Web Designer from South Dakota, believes in her farm-like grit and ability to finish tasks. Lauren Domingue: Bridal Consultant from Lafayette, Louisiana, believes in her strategy of taking in each person and understanding their strategies. Mickey Lee: Event Curator from Atlanta, who will be neutral and make her move when necessary. Morgan Pope: Model, Gamer from Los Angeles, excited to turn the house upside down. Rylie Jeffries: Professional Bull Rider from Oklahoma, who believes in being cool, calm, and collective. Vince Panaro: Unemployed from Los Angeles, who plans to compartmentalize the game into weekly mini games. Zach Cornell – A marketing manager from Atlanta who wants to dig into secrets and use them to win. FAQs The most popular reality show of the summer is back, but this time it's full of secrets. Big Brother Season 27 is back with a new group of brave houseguests and a theme based on mystery. The drama is already heating up with a masked visitor and a secret accomplice has a crazy new cast and explosive personalities. The guests in the house are here to play hard, plan smart, and cause trouble in order to win $750, premiere of "Big Brother" is scheduled for this week. "Big Brother: A Summer of Mystery," the official theme for Season 27 of the popular reality competition series, was announced by CBS on Wednesday, July 2, as per a report by USA Today.A "masked visitor, a secret accomplice, and the shocking arrival of a "Mystery Houseguest" whose identity will remain under wraps … at least for now," according to CBS, will be among the season's unexpected turns and 90-minute premiere of the upcoming season of "Big Brother" will air on CBS on Thursday, July 10 at 8 p.m. ET/PT. The episodes can be viewed on the "Big Brother" live feeds of Pluto TV and Paramount+ with Showtime the "Big Brother" Season 27's confirmed cast, as per a report by USA premieres Thursday, July 10 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on CBS with a 90-minute can watch them on Paramount+, Showtime, and Pluto TV.
Yahoo
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'Big Brother 27 'Cast Announced: See Who's Competing for $750,000 in 'Hotel Mystère' This Summer
The Big Brother 27 cast was announced on Tuesday, July 8, introducing 16 all-new Houseguests, including an aura painter, a dungeon master and a professional bull rider There's still a mystery player, whose identity has yet to be revealed, joining in on the "A Summer of Mystery" theme to compete for the $750,000 grand prize This season, set in "Hotel Mystère," premieres Thursday, July 10, on CBSIt's once again time to expect the unexpected. The cast for Big Brother 27, the season celebrating the 25th anniversary of the iconic reality competition series, was announced on Tuesday, July 8. Among the 16 all-new Houseguests competing for the $750,000 grand prize this summer are an aura painter, a dungeon master and a professional bull rider. That's not counting a mystery player, whose identity is being teased with clues over on the show's Instagram page. See the full cast list here: Adrian Rocha — a 23-year-old carpenter from San Antonio, Tx. Amy Bingham — a 43-year-old insurance agent from Stockton, Calif. Ashley Hollis — a 25-year-old attorney from Chicago who now lives in New York City Ava Pearl — a 24-year-old aura painter from Long Island, N.Y. who now lives in N.Y.C. Cliffton "Will" Williams — a 50-year-old college sports podcaster from Wallace, S.C. who now lives in Charlotte, N.C. Isaiah "Zae" Frederich — a 23-year-old salesperson from Paducah, Ky. who now lives in Provo, Utah Jimmy Heagerty — a 25-year-old AI consultant from Sarasota, Fla. who now lives in Washington, D.C. Katherine Woodman — a 23-year-old fine dining server from Gwinnett County, Ga. who now lives in Columbia, S.C. Keanu Soto — a 33-year-old dungeon master from Miami who now lives in McKinney, Tx. Kelley Jorgensen — a 29-year-old web designer from Burbank, S.D. Lauren Dominigue — a 22-year-old bridal consultant from Lafayette, La. Mickey Lee — a 35-year-old event curator from Jacksonville, Fla. who now lives in Atlanta, Ga. Morgan Pope — a 33-year-old gamer from Palm Springs, Calif. who now lives in Los Angeles, Calif. Rylie Jeffries — a 27-year-old professional bull rider from Luther, Okla. Vince Panaro — a 34-year-old from West Hills, Calif. who is unemployed Zach Cornell — a 27-year-old marketing manager from Cartersville, Ga. According to a press release from earlier this month, "Hotel Mystère" is "a place where secrets lurk behind every door and nothing is as it seems." The premiere was teased to be "filled with unexpected twists and turns including 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 season's house gives off Clue vibes and is decorated as "a suspense-filled hotel, complete with secrets, hidden passageways and a mysterious vibe that sets the stage for a summer of intrigue." This summer, Wednesday episodes will now be 90 minutes long, while Thursday and Sunday episodes will keep their original one-hour runtime. While that alone is just 30 minutes of extra show each week, fans are also getting an all-new one-hour episode every other Friday. This will be known as Big Brother: Unlocked, which will see three all-star players offer "never-before-seen broadcast footage from the house, exclusive interviews, surprise guest appearances and unprecedented behind-the-scenes access," according to a press release. "Former Houseguests share firsthand insight and expertise as they analyze gameplay, assess the competition and give their insider's perspective." The all-star players set to be featured on Big Brother: Unlocked, which premieres Friday, July 25, have yet to be revealed. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Big Brother 27 premieres Thursday, July 10, at 8 p.m. ET on CBS. Read the original article on People


Forbes
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
‘Big Brother' Houseguests Announced - Fasten Your Seatbelts For A ‘Summer Of Mystery'
x The conflicts, betrayals, and unexpected twists. The showmances and rivalries. The head of household and the power of veto. The weekly 24/7 live feeds, and the live eviction episodes. That's right! It's time for summer staple Big Brother, hosted by Julie Chen Moonves, which is themed 'A Summer of Mystery' and promises a season with unexpected twists, including a 'mystery player' whose identity is kept under wraps. We can only speculate at press time who this mysterious houseguest is. Rachel Reilly, is it you? Or Derrick Levasseur? Or Johnny Bananas from The Challenge or, as also rumored, Russell Hantz from Survivor? Big Brother 2025 opens with a 90-minute installment this Thursday. And, to whet your reality appetite, here is the list of 16 houseguests competing. The live feeds open Sunday, July 13 at 9:30 p.m. PT on Paramount+ and Pluto TV. The following are the 16 new Houseguests competing this summer. Who do you think will go the distance? And who do you think the 17th mystery houseguest will be? Following this new array of competitors are pictures of the BB house. Adrian Rocha Name: Adrian Rocha Age: 23 Hometown: San Antonio, TX Occupation: Carpenter Amy Bingham Name: Amy Bingham Age: 43 Hometown: Stockton, CA Occupation: Insurance Agent Ashley Hollis Name: Ashley Hollis Age: 25 Hometown: Chicago, IL Current City: New York, NY Occupation: Attorney Ava Pearl Name: Ava Pearl Age: 24 Hometown: Long Island, NY Current City: New York, NY Occupation: Aura Painter Clifton "Will" Willis Name: Cliffton 'Will' Williams Age: 50 Hometown: Wallace, SC Current City: Charlotte, NC Occupation: College Sports Podcaster Isaiah 'Zae' Frederich Name: Isaiah 'Zae' Frederich Age: 23 Hometown: Paducah, KY Current City: Provo, UT Occupation: Salesperson Jimmy Heagerty Name: Jimmy Heagerty Age: 25 Hometown: Sarasota, FL Current City: Washington, DC Occupation: AI Consultant Katherine Woodman Name: Katherine Woodman Age: 23 Hometown: Gwinnett County, GA Current City: Columbia, SC Occupation: Fine Dining Server Keanu Soto Name: Keanu Soto Age: 33 Hometown: Miami, FL Current City: McKinney, TX Occupation: Dungeon Master Kelley Jorgensen Name: Kelley Jorgensen Age: 29 Hometown: Burbank, SD Occupation: Web Designer Lauren Domingue Name: Lauren Domingue Age: 22 Hometown: Lafayette, LA Occupation: Bridal Consultant Mickey Lee Name: Mickey Lee Age: 35 Hometown: Jacksonville, FL Current City: Atlanta, GA Occupation: Event Curator Morgan Pope Name: Morgan Pope Age: 33 Hometown: Palm Springs, CA Current City: Los Angeles, CA Occupation: Gamer Rylie Jeffries Name: Rylie Jeffries Age: 27 Hometown: Luther, OK Occupation: Professional Bull Rider Vince Panaro Name: Vince Panaro Age: 34 Hometown: West Hills, CA Occupation: Unemployed Zach Cornell Name: Zach Cornell Age: 27 Hometown: Cartersville, GA Occupation: Marketing Manager Are you curious what the house looks like inside? Take a look: 'Mystery Hotel Theme' Set Plates of the Big Brother House for season 27 of the CBS Original Series ... More BIG BROTHER, scheduled to air on the CBS Television Network. Pictured: Living Room Chess Guardians: Towering 22-foot walls and a balcony lined with giant plaster chess pieces (Bishop, Queen, King, Knight) watch over the house adding a regal and strategic flair. Photo: Matthew Taplinger ©2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 'Mystery Hotel Theme' Set Plates of the Big Brother House for season 27 of the CBS Original Series ... More BIG BROTHER, scheduled to air on the CBS Television Network. Pictured: Rooftop Garden Kitchen: The kitchen and dining area mimic a rooftop garden with ivy-covered walls, sunset skies and a 10-foot round garden party table under string lights. Photo: Matthew Taplinger ©2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 'Mystery Hotel Theme' Set Plates of the Big Brother House for season 27 of the CBS Original Series ... More BIG BROTHER, scheduled to air on the CBS Television Network. Pictured: Secretive 'Wine Cellar': A moody, bottle-lined cellar (with no actual wine, sorry Houseguests) is a perfect spot for whispering secrets and plotting moves. Photo: Matthew Taplinger ©2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 'Mystery Hotel Theme' Set Plates of the Big Brother House for season 27 of the CBS Original Series ... More BIG BROTHER, scheduled to air on the CBS Television Network. Pictured: Secretive 'Wine Cellar': A moody, bottle-lined cellar (with no actual wine, sorry Houseguests) is a perfect spot for whispering secrets and plotting moves. Photo: Matthew Taplinger ©2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 'Mystery Hotel Theme' Set Plates of the Big Brother House for season 27 of the CBS Original Series ... More BIG BROTHER, scheduled to air on the CBS Television Network. Pictured: Victorian Conservatory Lounge: A lush, plant-filled room with a 13-foot green velvet lounge and a plum tree, perfect for quiet strategy sessions. Photo: Matthew Taplinger ©2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 'Mystery Hotel Theme' Set Plates of the Big Brother House for season 27 of the CBS Original Series ... More BIG BROTHER, scheduled to air on the CBS Television Network. Pictured: Boxing Ring Gym: The gym includes a full boxing ring, heavy bag and workout gear—ideal for blowing off steam and staying in top sleuthing shape. Photo: Matthew Taplinger ©2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 'Mystery Hotel Theme' Set Plates of the Big Brother House for season 27 of the CBS Original Series ... More BIG BROTHER, scheduled to air on the CBS Television Network. Pictured: Attic Bedroom of Oddities: Beds made from wooden crates, rubber masks on the walls and haunted artifacts like a black knight's helmet and diving suit make this room a spooky treasure trove. Photo: Matthew Taplinger ©2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 'Mystery Hotel Theme' Set Plates of the Big Brother House for season 27 of the CBS Original Series ... More BIG BROTHER, scheduled to air on the CBS Television Network. Pictured: Venom Lounge & Poison Bar: Upstairs, snakes slither across the wallpaper in a moody lounge featuring a 'Poison Bar,' (don't worry, there is no actual poison) a velvet daybed, and ravens stealing party lights. Photo: Matthew Taplinger ©2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 'Mystery Hotel Theme' Set Plates of the Big Brother House for season 27 of the CBS Original Series ... More BIG BROTHER, scheduled to air on the CBS Television Network. Pictured: Rooftop Garden Kitchen: The kitchen and dining area mimic a rooftop garden with ivy-covered walls, sunset skies and a 10-foot round garden party table under string lights. Photo: Matthew Taplinger ©2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.


Hindustan Times
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Inside Big Brother Season 27 house: All you need to know about Hotel Mystère theme. See photos
Reality show Big Brother is back to mark its 25th anniversary with a brand new season that allows fans to dive into 'A Summer of Mystery.' This time, the long-running CBS show has been transformed into a whodunit set inside the Hotel Mystère. Here's all you need to know about Big Brother Season 27, which kicks off next week. Inside Big Brother Season 27 house: All you need to know(Instagram) With Julie Chen Moonves returning as the host, the latest Big Brother season promises several unexpected twists and turns, which include a masked visitor, a secret accomplice, as well as the introduction of a 'Mystery Houseguest,' whose identity has been kept a secret at least for now. CBS confirmed that the official theme for Season 27 of the hit reality series will be 'Big Brother: A Summer of Mystery.' This year, the houseguests will be required to spend the summer at the Hotel Mystère. The Big Brother house witnessed significant transformation and appears quite luxurious as well as haunted, with each of its rooms telling its own story. CBS has described the new home for houseguests as a "suspense-filled hotel," which is filled with many secrets, hidden passageways as well as a mysterious vibe that 'sets the stage for a summer of intrigue.' All about Hotel Mystère According to Men's Journal, the reception area of the new house features a wall of 75 antique key boxes, some of them holding clues and skeleton keys. This hints towards a secret that could be unlocking real advantages as the season unfolds. The living room has statues of a queen, a bishop and a knight looming from the balcony. One of the bedrooms contains beds made from wooden crates, while the walls are adorned with rubber masks. Hotel Mystère has a sleeper car bunk room, which has been hidden behind a concealed entrance. It revives the old memories of the bunkbed layout. Big Brother contestants will have an upstairs lounge, featuring velvet daybeds. Another major highlight of the Hotel Mystère is the rooftop garden kitchen, which has been designed to make it look like an open-air escape. It has a 10-foot round table where contestants can sit and enjoy their meals. FAQs: 1. What's the schedule for Big Brother Season 27? The series will make its premiere on July 10 at 8 PM ET on CBS, followed by a 90-minute episode on July 13 at 8 PM ET. New episodes will air on Wednesdays at 8 PM ET, while there will be hour-long shows on Thursdays (live evictions) and Sundays at 8 PM. 2. Where to watch Big Brother Season 27 in the US? Big Brother will be aired throughout on CBS. Besides this, fans who have subscriptions of Paramount+ Premium as well as Pluto TV viewers can watch the show on the platforms' 'Big Brother' live feeds. 3. Who is there in Big Brother Season 27? As of now, CBS has not yet released cast details.