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New York Post
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Julie Chen addresses ‘Big Brother' retirement plans
Julie Chen Moonves will always be the head of the 'Big Brother' household. The television personality, 55, has hosted the long-running CBS reality show since 2000. And in honor of the competition series' 25th anniversary, Chen Moonves revealed if she sees retirement in her future. 'You know what?' she told Entertainment Weekly on Wednesday. 'This is a game of chicken. As long as Probst and Keoghan are there, so am I.' Advertisement 10 Julie Chen Moonves hosts 'Big Brother.' CBS via Getty Images Jeff Probst, 63, has hosted 'Survivor' since 2000, while Phil Keoghan, 58, has led 'The Amazing Race' since 2001. Chen Moonves won't be the first one to bow out. Advertisement 'I'm not a quitter,' she continued, before pointing out that the late Bob Barker hosted 'The Price is Right' for 35 years. 'The Chenbot can hold her own. I can give the Energizer Bunny a run for its money.' 10 The CBS series 'Big Brother.' CBS via Getty Images When it comes to her fellow hosts, Chen Moonves stated, 'I don't want to see someone else host 'Survivor' or 'Amazing Race' either. I really don't.' The former talk show host has a great deal of affection for 'Big Brother,' which enters its 27th season on Thursday. Advertisement 'It goes two ways,' Chen Moonves noted about the series. 'I can't imagine my life without 'Big Brother' every summer, and I can't imagine 'Big Brother' without me. It's kind of like we go hand in hand. I'm part of the show from season 1 and part of building it up.' 10 'Big Brother' Season 9. Getty Images Along with being a fixture on the show, the news anchor's mantras are also a staple of the summer. 'My catch phrases! Can you imagine someone else delivering 'But first…' or 'Love one another' or 'Expect the unexpected' or 'The power is up for grabs'? I don't think so,' Chen Moonves said. Advertisement Over the seasons, many houseguests have become fan favorites across America. Chen Moonves, meanwhile, would love to see players re-enter for a second go-around after enough time has passed. 10 'Big Brother: Celebrity Edition.' CBS via Getty Images 10 Julie Chen hosting the season finale on 'Big Brother.' Getty Images 'I think every five to seven years feels right,' she expressed. 'There are mixed emotions internally and externally about bringing back past players because they get a little bit jaded and they're more sophisticated, and some of them you don't want to bring back because they were difficult the first time around.' On Sunday, Chen Moonves celebrated the 25th anniversary with a sweet Instagram tribute. 'Twenty-five years ago, a new show arrived on our screens,' she penned. 'It was a social experiment like never before. We rooted for our favorites, watched epic blindsides, watched showmances blossom, were locked in for the live evictions, and so much more. So, thank you for these amazing 25 years of Big Brother. We wouldn't be here without all of you.' 10 Julie Chen Moonves during evictions on 'Big Brother.' Getty Images Chen Moonves has been at the helm of 'Big Brother' since Season 1 debuted in July 2000. She has also hosted all three seasons of 'Celebrity Big Brother.' Advertisement Along with hosting the summer project, she co-anchored several 'CBS Mornings' segments from 2000 to 2011. In 2004, Chen Moonves tied the knot with the former CEO of CBS, Les Moonves. The two welcomed their son Charlie in 2009. 10 'The Talk' has on Burt Reynolds. CBS via Getty Images 10 Julie Chen Moonves on 'The Talk.' CBS via Getty Images Advertisement A year after giving birth, Chen Moonves began moderating the daytime talk show, 'The Talk.' She held the position for eight years before exiting in September 2018. Chen Moonves announced her departure after Les, 75, stepped down as chief executive of the network when several women accused him of sexual misconduct. 10 Julie Chen Moonves and Les Moonves. WireImage Advertisement Les denied those claims, and no criminal charges were ever filed against him. 'Right now, I need to spend more time at home with my husband and young son,' Chen Moonves said on-air at the time. 'I know this show, and the sisterhood it stands for, will live on for many, many, many more years to come. You ladies got this, and I cannot be more proud to call you my friends.' After the scandal, the celeb began going by 'Julie Chen Moonves' instead of just 'Julie Chen' while hosting 'Big Brother.' She also signed off with a new catch phrase: 'Love one another.' 10 Julie Chen Moonves and Les Moonves at the 2016 Vanity Fair Oscar Party. FilmMagic Advertisement In her 2023 memoir 'But First, God,' Chen Moonves revealed it wasn't her decision to leave 'The Talk.' While promoting the book on 'Good Morning America,' she revealed, 'That was a hard time. I felt stabbed in the back.'
Economic Times
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
Big Brother Season 27: Release date, time, schedule, prize money, new houseguests, theme and where to watch
AP Big Brother Season 27 begins on July 10. See release date, time, schedule and prize money. File Big Brother returns this summer with a new theme, new contestants and several surprises. Season 27 begins Thursday, July 10, with a 90-minute premiere on CBS at 8 p.m. ET. A second episode will air Sunday, July 13, continuing the network's summer reality theme for Big Brother Season 27 is Hotel Mystère. The Big Brother house has been redesigned for this concept. A fresh group of houseguests is entering the space, where they will live under constant surveillance. More than 100 cameras and microphones will follow them 24 hours a day. The season introduces multiple twists. There will be a masked visitor, a secret accomplice, and a 'Mystery Houseguest.' These elements are expected to affect the gameplay in unexpected ways. Also Read: US Stock Markets Gainers Losers: Take a look at biggest stock movers on Tuesday The houseguests for Season 27 come from different backgrounds and professions. Their jobs include carpenter, insurance agent, aura painter, dungeon master, gamer, and professional bull rider, among others. These contestants will compete in weekly challenges while forming alliances and navigating the game's social structure. Each week, one houseguest will be voted out of the house. The last person remaining will receive the grand prize of $750, Chen Moonves returns as the host for Season 27. The show will begin with a 90-minute episode on Thursday, July 10 at 8 p.m. ET. A second 90-minute episode will follow on Sunday, July 13, also at 8 p.m. ET.A new 90-minute episode will air every Wednesday throughout the season. The live feeds will go live on Sunday, July 13 at 9:30 p.m. PT. Viewers can watch them on Paramount+ and Pluto TV for round-the-clock footage from inside the house. Also Read: Wolfspeed Stock Price Analysis and Forecast: Market performance, investor outlook, key drivers & risks and analyst insights Big Brother: Unlocked will launch on Friday, July 25. This show will air every other Friday. It will provide exclusive behind-the-scenes access, giving viewers a closer look at the strategy, conversations, and daily events inside the Big Brother Brother Season 27 is produced by Allison Grodner and Rich Meehan. Both producers are part of Fly on the Wall Entertainment. The show is made in partnership with Banijay Americas. Grodner and Meehan have won Emmy Awards for their previous work. When does Big Brother Season 27 premiere and where can I watch it? Big Brother Season 27 premieres Thursday, July 10 at 8 p.m. ET on CBS. It will also be available on Paramount+ and Pluto TV. What are the new elements in Big Brother Season 27? The season includes a masked visitor, a secret accomplice, and a Mystery Houseguest, all adding surprise elements to the gameplay.
Time of India
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Big Brother Season 27: Release date, time, schedule, prize money, new houseguests, theme and where to watch
Big Brother Season 27 premieres on July 10 at 8 p.m. ET on CBS with a 90-minute episode. Set in the Hotel Mystère, the season brings new houseguests, a masked visitor, a secret accomplice and a Mystery Houseguest. Live feeds start July 13 on Paramount+ and Pluto TV. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Big Brother Season 27 Theme Big Brother Season 27 New Houseguests and Prize Money Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Big Brother Season 27 Release Date, Time, Schedule and Where to Watch Big Brother: Unlocked Big Brother Season 27 Production Team and Background FAQs Big Brother returns this summer with a new theme, new contestants and several surprises. Season 27 begins Thursday, July 10, with a 90-minute premiere on CBS at 8 p.m. ET. A second episode will air Sunday, July 13, continuing the network's summer reality theme for Big Brother Season 27 is Hotel Mystère. The Big Brother house has been redesigned for this concept. A fresh group of houseguests is entering the space, where they will live under constant surveillance. More than 100 cameras and microphones will follow them 24 hours a season introduces multiple twists. There will be a masked visitor, a secret accomplice, and a 'Mystery Houseguest.' These elements are expected to affect the gameplay in unexpected houseguests for Season 27 come from different backgrounds and professions. Their jobs include carpenter, insurance agent, aura painter, dungeon master, gamer, and professional bull rider, among others. These contestants will compete in weekly challenges while forming alliances and navigating the game's social week, one houseguest will be voted out of the house. The last person remaining will receive the grand prize of $750, Chen Moonves returns as the host for Season 27. The show will begin with a 90-minute episode on Thursday, July 10 at 8 p.m. ET. A second 90-minute episode will follow on Sunday, July 13, also at 8 p.m. ET.A new 90-minute episode will air every Wednesday throughout the season. The live feeds will go live on Sunday, July 13 at 9:30 p.m. PT. Viewers can watch them on Paramount+ and Pluto TV for round-the-clock footage from inside the Brother: Unlocked will launch on Friday, July 25. This show will air every other Friday. It will provide exclusive behind-the-scenes access, giving viewers a closer look at the strategy, conversations, and daily events inside the Big Brother Brother Season 27 is produced by Allison Grodner and Rich Meehan. Both producers are part of Fly on the Wall Entertainment. The show is made in partnership with Banijay Americas. Grodner and Meehan have won Emmy Awards for their previous Brother Season 27 premieres Thursday, July 10 at 8 p.m. ET on CBS. It will also be available on Paramount+ and Pluto season includes a masked visitor, a secret accomplice, and a Mystery Houseguest, all adding surprise elements to the gameplay.
Yahoo
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Meet the cast of 'Big Brother 27'
Welcome, houseguests! That's right, we finally have names and photos for the latest batch of victims willing to lock themselves into a fake house on a studio lot for months on end for our amusement… well, that and a shot at $750,000. Which is to say, meet the cast of Big Brother season 27, everyone! The 16 new players entering the house on the 90-minute July 10 premiere include a professional bull rider, a dungeon master, a college sports podcaster, and an "aura painter." There is also an AI consultant… who probably would have come in handy last season dealing with the artificial intelligence nuisances that were Ainsley and Jankie. But the number of contestants competing for the $750,000 may not stop at 16. CBS has teased that a 'mystery houseguest' will be revealed on premiere night, and host Julie Chen Moonves told Entertainment Weekly that the individual will cause quite a splash. 'When I was told who this person is, I had to expect the unexpected!' Chen Moonves told EW. 'I never expected that person. And I was very excited because, in my opinion, getting that person is epic. And that person is also very polarizing. So there's going to be a strong reaction in both directions for this mystery houseguest.' Does that mean a former Big Brother player will be joining the new crop of contestants? Or perhaps it is a former reality TV contestant from another CBS franchise, like when Survivor star Cirie Fields showed up in the final minutes of the Big Brother 25 premiere in 2023. Or perhaps it is some other controversial figure entirely. But the mystery houseguest will not be all. The new players checking into Hotel Mystère will also be forced to contend with a 'masked visitor' and 'secret accomplice' that Chen Moonves promises will be 'very disruptive.' And the host also revealed in a video released by CBS that the three-nominee structure from last season will indeed be back. "Last year's BB AI Arena was so successful, we're bringing it back," says Chen Moonves in the video. "You'll never know who is going home because the houseguests will have a last minute chance to take themselves off the block with the BB Blockbuster." Check out the names, photos, and bios of the new cast before all hell breaks loose inside the house. And because we know you need more, we've also thrown in an introductory video from the Chenbot featuring the new players talking smack while also busting out some truly awkward chair dancing. Age: 23 Hometown: San Antonio, TX Occupation: Carpenter Age: 43 Hometown: Stockton, CA Occupation: Insurance Agent Age: 25 Hometown: Chicago, IL Current City: New York, NY Occupation: Attorney Age: 24 Hometown: Long Island, NY Current City: New York, NY Occupation: Aura Painter Age: 50 Hometown: Wallace, SC Current City: Charlotte, NC Occupation: College Sports Podcaster Age: 23 Hometown: Paducah, KY Current City: Provo, UT Occupation: Salesperson Age: 25 Hometown: Sarasota, FL Current City: Washington, DC Occupation: AI Consultant Age: 23 Hometown: Gwinnett County, GA Current City: Columbia, SC Occupation: Fine Dining Server Age: 33 Hometown: Miami, FL Current City: McKinney, TX Occupation: Dungeon Master Age: 29 Hometown: Burbank, SD Occupation: Web Designer Age: 22 Hometown: Lafayette, LA Occupation: Bridal Consultant Age: 35 Hometown: Jacksonville, FL Current City: Atlanta, GA Occupation: Event Curator Age: 33 Hometown: Palm Springs, CA Current City: Los Angeles, CA Occupation: Gamer Age: 27 Hometown: Luther, OK Occupation: Professional Bull Rider Age: 34 Hometown: West Hills, CA Occupation: Unemployed Age: 27 Hometown: Cartersville, GA Occupation: Marketing Manager Season 27 of Big Brother premieres July 10 at 8p.m. ET on CBS Read the original article on Entertainment Weekly
