Big Brother 26 (American season) explained

Season Name:Big Brother
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Host:Julie Chen Moonves
Num Days:90
Num Houseguests:16
Label1:America's Favorite Houseguest
Num Episodes:17
Network:CBS
Episode List:List of Big Brother (American TV series) episodes (2020–present)

Big Brother 26 is the twenty-sixth season of the American reality television program Big Brother. The program is an adaptation of the franchise created in 1999 by John de Mol. The season features an artificial intelligence theme. It premiered on CBS on July 17, 2024, with filming beginning a day prior and running for 90 days, concluding on October 13.

Format

Big Brother follows a group of contestants, known as HouseGuests, who live inside a custom-built house outfitted with cameras and microphones recording their every move 24 hours a day.[1] The HouseGuests are sequestered with no contact with the outside world.[2] During their stay, the HouseGuests share their thoughts on their day-to-day lives inside the house in a private room known as the Diary Room.[3] [4] Each week, the HouseGuests compete in competitions in order to win power and safety inside the house. At the start of each week, the HouseGuests compete in a Head of Household (abbreviated as "HOH") competition.[5] The winner of the HoH competition is immune from eviction and selects two HouseGuests to be nominated for eviction.[6] Six HouseGuests are then selected to compete in the Power of Veto (abbreviated as "PoV") competition: the reigning HoH, the nominees, and three other HouseGuests chosen by random draw. The winner of the PoV competition has the right to either revoke the nomination of one of the nominated HouseGuests or leave them as is. If the veto winner uses this power, the HoH must immediately nominate another HouseGuest for eviction. The PoV winner is also immune from being named as the replacement nominee.[7] On eviction night, all HouseGuests vote to evict one of the nominees, though the Head of Household and the nominees are not allowed to vote. This vote is conducted in the privacy of the Diary Room. In the event of a tie, the Head of Household casts the tie-breaking vote. The nominee with the most votes is evicted from the house.[8] The last nine evicted HouseGuests comprise the Jury and are sequestered in a separate location following their eviction and ultimately decide the winner of the season. The Jury is only allowed to see the competitions and ceremonies that include all of the remaining HouseGuests; they are not shown any interviews or other footage that might include strategy or details regarding nominations.[9] The viewing public is able to award an additional prize by choosing "America's Favorite HouseGuest." All evicted HouseGuests are eligible to win this award except for those who either voluntarily leave or are forcibly removed for rule violations.[10]

HouseGuests

See main article: article and List of Big Brother (American TV series) houseguests. Online applications for the season were underway by January 2024[11] while in-person casting sessions occurred in March.[12] The cast was revealed on July 15, 2024.[13] At this time it was also revealed that the houseguests would have the power to vote in a seventeenth houseguest by a majority vote.[14] This was later revealed to be a ruse that introduced the season's primary theme.[15] Several HouseGuests had made previous appearances on reality television: Angela Murray previously appeared on Dr. Phil's House Calls in 2021, The Price is Right in 2019, and Let's Make a Deal.[16] [17] In 2019, Brooklyn Rivera appeared on Dr. Phil's titular talk show.[18]

NameAgeOccupationResidenceResult
50Real estate agentSyracuse, Utah
34Business administratorDallas, Texas
25Physical therapistBowie, Maryland
27Nonprofit directorRancho Cucamonga, California
30Video store clerkTampa, Florida
35Mattress sales rep.Hilo, Hawaii
26VIP cocktail serverMiami, Florida
22Construction project managerHouston, Texas
25Nurse recruiterOmaha, Nebraska
35Event bartenderLos Angeles, California
23Crochet business ownerAtlanta, Georgia
30Marketing/sales executiveBrooklyn, New York
21Former marineBoise, Idaho
52Former undercover copBoston, Massachusetts
33Celebrity chefLos Angeles, California
25Tech sales repRoswell, Georgia

Episodes

See also: List of Big Brother (American TV series) episodes (2020–present).

Notes

Voting history

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Production

Development

Big Brother 26 was officially confirmed by CBS on May 7, 2024.[19] The primary theme for Big Brother 26 is based around artificial intelligence (AI) and is dubbed "BBAI".[20]

Filming

Filming began on July 16, 2024, and is expected to run for 90 days.[21] [22]

Production design

Similar to the season's overall theme, the Big Brother house was designed with an artificial intelligence theme. Bedrooms in the house were designed using AI prompts. The have-not room is described as "only a wireframe skeleton bedroom" because the AI crashed after given the prompt.[23]

Release

Broadcast

The season premiered on CBS over two nights on July 17 and 18, 2024.[24] New episodes will then air on Sundays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays at 9:00 p.m. eastern time (ET). It is set to conclude with a live finale on October 13, 2024.[25] Beginning July 25, Wednesday and Thursday episodes moved to 8:00 p.m. ET.[26]

Streaming

Following its broadcast, new episodes will stream on Paramount+ and CBS On Demand.[27] As with previous seasons, Paramount+ is also providing access to 24/7 live feeds.[28] The live feeds also stream on Pluto TV in a free advertisement-supported format.[29] In a change from previous seasons, those watching the live feeds will no longer be able to pause or rewind the video.[30]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 'Big Brother' Guests Threaten Walkout. Braxton. Greg . September 11, 2000. April 20, 2020. Los Angeles Times. https://web.archive.org/web/20190506181903/https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2000-sep-11-ca-19025-story.html. May 6, 2019. live.
  2. Web site: How Much Does Cody Calafiore Make Outside of the 'Big Brother' House? It's More Than You'd Expect. Piwowarski. Allison. August 13, 2014. June 7, 2020. Bustle. https://web.archive.org/web/20190402195826/https://www.bustle.com/articles/35605-how-much-does-cody-calafiore-make-outside-of-the-big-brother-house-its-more-than-youd. April 2, 2019. live .
  3. Web site: The untold truth of Big Brother. Bianco. Julia. February 2, 2018. June 7, 2020. Nicki Swift. https://web.archive.org/web/20200608005711/https://www.nickiswift.com/108051/untold-truth-big-brother/. June 8, 2020. live.
  4. Web site: But First: An Oral History Of 'Big Brother'. Jacobs. Matthew. August 13, 2015. October 5, 2019. HuffPost. https://web.archive.org/web/20200608005854/https://www.huffpost.com/entry/big-brother-oral-history_n_55c511cee4b0f1cbf1e51830. June 8, 2020. live .
  5. Episode One. July 8, 2010. June 7, 2020. Big Brother. Big Brother (American TV series). CBS. 12. 1. June 8, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200608012625/https://www.cbs.com/shows/big_brother/video/2zou2r9YsDvlhd8bBC2vE_74gi5VB0pD/big-brother-episode-1/. live.
  6. Web site: Why is Big Brother so big in the US?. Pickard. Ann. August 19, 2009. May 25, 2010. The Guardian. https://web.archive.org/web/20200413061301/https://www.theguardian.com/media/organgrinder/2009/aug/19/why-big-brother-big-us. April 13, 2020. live.
  7. Web site: Power Of Veto Vs. Golden Power Of Veto On 'Big Brother': What's The Difference Between These Game-Savers? . Rhiannon. Alexis. July 17, 2015. April 20, 2020. Bustle. https://web.archive.org/web/20180120070643/https://www.bustle.com/articles/98059-power-of-veto-vs-golden-power-of-veto-on-big-brother-whats-the-difference-between-these. January 20, 2018. live.
  8. Episode Four. July 16, 2009. June 7, 2020. Big Brother. Big Brother (American TV series). CBS. 11. 4. June 8, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200608012626/https://www.cbs.com/shows/big_brother/video/Nnp1zPlr3FcD_4qF_lujrRrd2ewuZdiw/big-brother-episode-4/. live.
  9. Web site: Where Is The 'Big Brother' Jury House? Eliminated Houseguests Still Have A Huge Role To Play. Schremph. Kelly. August 22, 2018. April 20, 2020. Bustle. https://web.archive.org/web/20180823114321/https://www.bustle.com/p/where-is-the-big-brother-jury-house-eliminated-houseguests-still-have-a-huge-role-to-play-10163834. August 23, 2018. live .
  10. Web site: Nicole Anthony Breaks a Long Streak with 'Big Brother 21' America's Favorite Houseguest Win. Weaver. Nicole. September 26, 2019. April 20, 2020. Showbiz CheatSheet. September 28, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190928175752/https://www.cheatsheet.com/web/20190928175752mp_/https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/nicole-anthony-breaks-a-long-streak-with-big-brother-21-americas-favorite-houseguest-win.html/. dead.
  11. Web site: 'Big Brother' on CBS is casting. How to audition, what to know about reality TV show. Sangalang. Jennifer. Wysong. David. January 24, 2024. July 12, 2024. The Palm Beach Post.
  12. Web site: Want to try out for "Big Brother"? There's a casting call March 9 at Allianz Field. February 28, 2024. July 12, 2024. CBS News.
  13. Web site: 'Big Brother 26' Cast and New AI Twist Revealed: Meet the Houseguests. Longretta. Emily. July 15, 2024. July 15, 2024. Variety.
  14. Bloom. Mike . July 15, 2024 . The Houseguests Have Arrived! Meet the Full Cast of 'Big Brother 26' . July 15, 2024 . . en .
  15. Web site: Big Brother Season 26 Had A Solid First Night Premiere, But I Already See A Problem Ahead Of Night 2. Joest. Mick. July 17, 2024. July 24, 2024. Cinema Blend.
  16. Web site: Angela Murray Is No Stranger To Reality TV. Powell. John. July 22, 2024. July 24, 2024. Global TV.
  17. Web site: Big Brother 26's Angela Murray Accused Of Being A Producer Plant After Shocking Reality TV Past Is Revealed. Palinkas. Lorianne. June 23, 2024. July 24, 2024. Screen Rant.
  18. Web site: Another BB 26 Houseguest Has Ties To Dr. Phil. Powell. John. July 23, 2024. July 24, 2024. Global TV.
  19. Web site: Big Brother: Season 26 Renewal Confirmed; CBS Reality Series Return Date Announced. Kimball. Trevor. May 7, 2024. July 12, 2024. TV Series Finale.
  20. Web site: 'Big Brother' 26 reveals futuristic theme ahead of 'the most unpredictable season'. Brockington. Ariana. July 9, 2024. July 12, 2024. Today.
  21. Web site: BB26 will end in October, a month after Survivor 47 premieres. Dehnart. Andy. Andy Dehnart. July 13, 2024. July 13, 2024. Reality Blurred.
  22. Web site: How long is the Big Brother 26 season? Here's your answers, including the BB26 finale date. DeVault. Ryan. July 13, 2024. July 13, 2024. Monsters & Critics.
  23. Web site: 'Big Brother 26' Theme Revealed: See Exclusive Photos of the New House (Exclusive). Donellan. Sara. July 9, 2024. July 12, 2024. US Magazine.
  24. Web site: When does 'Big Brother' start? 2024 premiere date, house, where to watch Season 26. Hauari. Gabe. July 11, 2024. July 12, 2024. USA Today.
  25. Web site: Everything to Know About 'Big Brother' Season 26 (Including When it Premieres). Bloom. Mike. July 9, 2024. July 12, 2024. Parade.
  26. Web site: Big Brother 26 Announces Major Schedule Shakeup 1 Week After Premiere. Thompson. Cher. July 23, 2024. July 24, 2024. ScreenRant.
  27. Web site: Everything We Know About 'Big Brother 26' So Far: Premiere Date, Season Schedule and More. Simpson. Kaitlin. May 7, 2024. July 12, 2024. US Magazine.
  28. Web site: Here's when 'Big Brother' 26 starts this summer. Chu. Andrea. May 7, 2024. July 12, 2024. WTSP.
  29. Web site: Big Brother Season 26: Premiere Date And Other Things We Know. Joest. Mick. July 5, 2024. July 12, 2024.
  30. Web site: Thompson . Cher . How To Watch Big Brother 26's Live Feeds & When They Start . ScreenRant . 17 July 2024 . en . 17 July 2024.

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