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Forbes
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Rachel Reilly Is Back In The ‘Big Brother' House!
LOS ANGELES - AUGUST 14: Former Big Brother winner Rachel Reilly on BIG BROTHER, on CBS. Image is a ... More screen grab. (Photo by CBS via Getty Images) 'Floaters, you better grab a life vest.' Rachel Reilly, the former Big Brother winner known for her passionate and sometimes controversial gameplay is back in the house in the 27th season opener. Love her or hate her (this writer is in the former team), Rachel is never short of chaos, which for this summer reality staple is a necessary ingredient. But will she last in the house very long? And just who is the houseguest who is her accomplice? Call it Big Brother meets The Mole, and in a summer known for the mundane on the broadcast networks you are probably already hooked for the season. At least I am. As always, I do have one immediate beef about Big Brother. Instead of giving us time to really meet these 16 new houseguests, the season went right into the first challenge after the initial introductions. Set in a mysterious "Hotel Mystere," where nothing apparently is as it seems, a "Mastermind" lurked, a secret accomplice was revealed, and two competitions tested the houseguests' skills and knowledge. One competition involved finding hidden host Julie Chen, while the other focused on finding a missing Head of Household (HOH) relic. The first HOH competition was set up, with the winner selected which four players would participate. Did you get all that? Unfortunately, too many twists this soon left this perennial viewer feeling frustrated. And, once again, there is a lack of more seasoned (translation: older) individuals, with Clifton 'Will' Williams the oldest at age 50. But three months are ahead for the always interesting, often amusing, and sometimes infuriating Big Brother. And my seatbelt is fastened for another season. As a precursor of sorts for CBS stalwart Survivor (which returns for its 49th edition on September 24), Big Brother is the perfect reality appetizer before the ultimate main course.
Yahoo
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Big Brother 27 Premiere Reveals Identity of That Mysterious 17th Houseguest — But There's a Twist
Hotel Mystère — also known as the Big Brother house — is officially open for business! In Thursday's Season 27 premiere, host Julie Chen tees up this summer's murder mystery themed season, which comes with a brand-new house design (what's with all the keys?) and of course, a bajillion new twists. Inside the 'hotel,' mysteries lurk around every corner and nothing is quite as it seems (ooh la la!), as Julie teases us with mentions of a maniacal mastermind, a secret accomplice and a mystery houseguest. But more on that later. More from TVLine Poker Face Finale Introduces Charlie's Ultimate Nemesis in a Shocking Reveal - Plus, Grade It! Sheriff Country Exclusive: Morena Baccarin and Max Thieriot Fire Up First Looks at a Crossover and More Criminal Minds Boss Talks Finale's Chilling Tease, Reveals Season 19 Time Jump and 'Overdue' [Spoiler] Arc After officially meeting the 16 new houseguests (Adrian has his own wall comp in his backyard? Impressive!), a timer in the house slooowly counts down to zero. Julie calls the houseguests to the living room where she tells them they need to be observant little sleuths this season. As she reminds them to 'expect the unexpected,' the lights cut out and the creepy looking HOH relic magically disappears! Meet the Cast of Big Brother 27! View List When the lights return, Julie is gone and a red-masked baddie called the Mastermind says that without the HOH relic, the game can't continue. He tells them to prepare for a night of 'mystery and chaos' (yeah, yeah, we get it), as the phone rings. It's Julie! She tells them to divide into two search parties — one will search for the missing host and one will search for the disappearing relic. The two successful houseguests will earn game-changing powers. All of that campy madness sets us up for our very first comp, where players must figure out which door the host is hidden behind. Pick the wrong door though, and they're eliminated from the competition. After assembling a bridge puzzle and listening to some clues, Zach is the one to find Julie and he wins the game's first power! The second batch of players then play a comp to find the missing relic amid a sea of phonies. After scoping out some clues and conducting a thorough investigation, Jimmy finds the right relic and earns the second power. When we get back from break, Julie reveals the goods. One is actually a prize, and Zach is now $10,000 richer! As for Jimmy, only four houseguests will be playing the first Head of Household competition… and he gets to select who they are! He picks himself, Adrian, Ashley and Vince. In the first HOH comp, houseguest must balance 'cores' (weights) on arms called the 'BB Blaster.' Then, they must race to press down a plunger in order to destroy the mastermind's evil lair. After some careful balancing, the mustachioed Vince becomes the season's first HOH! But before this premiere comes to an end, the houseguests are in for a couple more major shockers. First, the AI Arena is back and it's now a permanent part of the BB game. (It's retitled the 'BB Blockbuster,' but it plays the same.) Before Julie can finish her last thought, the Mastermind returns to add something to the game… or better yet, someone: BB13 winner Rachel Reilly! But Rachel isn't technically the 17th houseguest. (Say what?!) The Mastermind says that one of them is his secret accomplice. If the house figures out who it is, that person will be immediately ejected from the game. But if he or she goes undetected, that player will officially become the 17th houseguest competing for the $750,000! Phew! That's a lot to take in, BB fans. So what did you think of the premiere? Vote in our poll, then let us know your thoughts in the comments. Best of TVLine Mrs. Maisel Flash-Forward List: All of Season 5's Futuristic Easter Eggs Yellowjackets Recap: The Morning After Yellowjackets Recap: The First Supper
Newsweek
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
How To Watch Big Brother: Live Stream Season 27, TV Channel
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The long-running reality competition series "Big Brother" officially returns on Thursday, July 10 at 8 p.m. ET on CBS. They will celebrate 25 seasons of alliances, betrayals, blindsides, and unforgettable diary room confessions. This year's theme is "Big Brother: A Summer of Mystery." Host Julie Chen speaks during the "Big Brother Season 10 Grand Finale" at CBS Radford Studios on September 16, 2008 in Los Angeles, California. Host Julie Chen speaks during the "Big Brother Season 10 Grand Finale" at CBS Radford Studios on September 16, 2008 in Los Angeles, California. Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images How to Watch Big Brother, Season 27 Date: Thursday, July 10, 2025 Time: 8:00 p.m. ET TV Channel: CBS, Paramount+ Stream: Fubo (WATCH FOR FREE), Paramount+ (LIVE FEEDS) In tonight's 90-minute premiere, houseguests will check in to the "Hotel Mystère", a luxurious (but deceptive) new setting where secrets lurk behind every door. CBS promises the episode will be packed with twists, including the arrival of a masked visitor, a secret accomplice, and the dramatic entrance of a mystery houseguest that will shake up the house from the start. One of the all-time fan favorites, the "Big Brother" live feeds, will once again be available exclusively on Paramount+. For diehards, the feeds are where the real game unfolds, showmances bloom, backdoor plans are hatched, and unfiltered chaos reigns 24/7. There are a few ways to stream Big Brother Season 27, even if you don't have cable: Live stream Big Brother Season 27: Fubo (WATCH FOR FREE), Paramount+ (LIVE FEEDS) Regional restrictions may apply. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation.
Hindustan Times
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Is Big Brother on tonight? When and where to stream the premiere
Big Brother's new season premiere is almost here. The cast has been revealed, the houseguests have moved in and a dedicated audience is ready to see what the latest season has to offer them. Officially labelled as 'Big Brother: A Summer of Mystery', this season will follow the antics of the 16 announced houseguests in addition to another mystery guest whose identity remains under wraps. Is Big Brother on tonight? When and where to stream the premiere(Instagram ) CBS had earlier described this outing as one that 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." In a conversation with USA Today, host Julie Chen revealed that the mystery contestant is a polarizing personality, each decorative item in the house has a larger purpose and meaning attached to it and this season will also see the return of the famed bunk beds which haven't been pulled out ever since the show's debut in 2000. Here are the details on when and where to stream this season's episodes: When can I watch the premiere? The 90-minute premiere episode will stream on Thursday (July 10) at 8 PM ET on CBS. Live streams will start from Sunday (July 13). Following the premiere on July 10, new episodes will air Wednesdays at 8 p.m. ET / PT, followed by hour long shows on Thursdays – featuring live evictions – and Sundays at 8 p.m., CBS told USA Today. Where can I watch the premiere? New episodes of the show will be released on CBS OR Those with an active subscription to Paramount+Premium can also stream the show there. Subscription to the platform is currently available at $0.99/month for the first two months followed by a charge of $12.99/month after. This offer, however, ends on July 13. Those wishing to opt for a live streaming service instead can look at DIRECTV which has a variety of flexible subscription programs starting at $59.99/month in addition to a free five-day trial. fuboTV offers $20 off the first month after a seven-day free trial. Those who have an active subscription of SlingTV, YouTubeTV, or Hulu + LiveTV can also stream the show live or on-demand. Paramount+Premium can be added to your Prime Video or Hulu account for an additional $12.99/ month. Amazon Prime offers a seven-day free trial and is offering a two-month deal at $0.99/month. As reported by Decider, the season premiere will be released on Friday (July 11) for Paramount+Essential subscribers. Once the Big Brother live feed begins this weekend, it can be viewed on Paramount+Premium and Pluto TV. – By Stuti Gupta
USA Today
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
When does 'Big Brother' Season 27 premiere? Date, cast, how to watch
Get ready for a "Summer of Mystery" as "Big Brother" returns with a new season touted to be its biggest ever in 25 years. Season 27 of the hit reality competition series premieres this week with the official theme "Big Brother: A Summer of Mystery," CBS confirmed earlier. "Big Brother" "follows a group of people living together in a house outfitted with 94 HD cameras and 113 microphones, recording their every move 24 hours a day," according to CBS. Every week, someone is voted out of the house, with the last remaining houseguest receiving a grand prize of $750,000. 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, wineless wine cellar, a vintage aesthetic, a poison bar and a suspense-filled atmosphere. "This new group of houseguests is stepping into a summer where nothing is as it seems, where every twist rewrites the rules, and every turn conceals a hidden agenda," CBS said about the upcoming season. 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 Season 27 of "Big Brother" and how to watch it. 'Big Brother' Season 27 will have a mystery houseguest In addition to unexpected twists and turns, CBS said the upcoming 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." Host Julie Chen hinted at the mystery contestant being a polarizing personality but did not reveal if it is a former houseguest. "Things that you think might just be there for decoration actually has a purpose beyond," Chen told USA TODAY. "Our motto is expect the unexpected and this season we take that motto into the physical being of the house itself." Chen also confirmed that Season 27 will see the return of bunk beds, which have not been used since the show's debut season, adding, "this year the bunk beds looks like a first class carts on the Orient Express. It's very elegant." Join our Watch Party! Sign up to receive USA TODAY's movie and TV recommendations right in your inbox. When does 'Big Brother' Season 27 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. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. 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 announced the 16 cast members for Season 27 of "Big Brother" July 8. "This season's cast includes a professional bull rider, event curator, marketing manager, AI consultant, aura painter, attorney and a dungeon master, among others," the network said in a news release. Here's a list of who is in the cast and complete details here: 'Big Brother' Season 27: See full details of houseguests Who is the '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. "It's been a personal journey of growth and development for me, and I can't imagine my life without this show in it," Chen said. 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. 'Big Brother: Unlocked' This year's "supersized" season will also feature a new segment titled "Big Brother: Unlocked," which will include "never-before-seen broadcast footage from the house, exclusive interviews, surprise guest appearances and unprecedented behind-the-scenes access." "Former houseguests will share firsthand insight and expertise as they analyze gameplay, assess the competition and give their insider's perspective" during the "Unlocked" episodes, which will air every other Friday at 8 p.m. ET/PT on CBS starting July 25. Contributing: Taylor Ardrey, USA TODAY Saman Shafiq is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY. Reach her at sshafiq@ and follow her on X and Instagram @saman_shafiq7. We occasionally recommend interesting products and services. If you make a purchase by clicking one of the links, we may earn an affiliate fee. USA TODAY Network newsrooms operate independently, and this doesn't influence our coverage.
