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Big Brother 26 premiered with a special two-night event on July 17 and July 18, 2024, at 9 pm ET/PT on CBS. Sixteen contestants entered the house with a new twist of Artificial Intelligence called 'BB AI'.
The following episodes will air every Sunday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Fans can watch the houseguests 24/7 on Big Brother live feeds, available exclusively on Paramount+ and Pluto TV. Spanning over 90 days, the season finale will air on October 13, 2024.
The winner will take home a grand prize of $750,000, while the runner-up will bag $75,000. 'America's Favorite Houseguest' (voted by fans) will be rewarded $50,000. Contestants will take part in challenges to avoid eviction and move ahead in the game, making strategic decisions in the upcoming episodes.
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The official synopsis of the show as stated by CBS reads:
"From summer camp, to tech, to the multiverse, Big Brother loves to put a twist on topical and pop culture themes, BB AI is taking over the House and the theme will deliver the most unpredictable season for Houseguests."
Big Brother 26: What to expect?
The houseguests of Big Brother season 26 include:
- Angela Murray
- Brooklyn Rivera
- Cedric Hodges
- Chelsie Baham
- Joseph Rodriguez
- Kenney Kelley
- Kimo Apaka
- Quinn Martin
- Leah Peters
- Lisa Weintraub
- Cam Sullivan-Brown
- Makensy Manbeck
- Matt Hardeman
- Rubina Bernabe
- T’kor Clottey
- Tucker Des Lauriers.
This diverse cast brings a mix of cultures, backgrounds, professions, and personalities to make this season unpredictable. Since the stakes are really high with the winner prize of $750,000, the houseguests are expected to bring the game mode on and give their best shot.
For the first time, the contestants possess the power to vote in a 17th Houseguest to enter the game. Last season, Survivor contestant Cirie Fields surprised everyone as the unexpected 17th guest.
This year, AI dubbed 'BB AI' will impact every room in the house and all the contestants, adding an extra layer of drama to the season. The season will also offer new challenges to the players and keep the audience engaged too.
Show duration and episode 1 details
Initially, eight contestants came into the house, namely Tucker, Angela, Kimo, Chelsie, Cam, Rubina, Joseph, and Makensy and they were introduced to Ainsley. She wanted to enter the house as the 17th guest. After her pitch, the votes got tied.
Later, her identity was revealed and she turned out to be an AI entity who will play a huge role in controlling the game. This voting was conducted as a test.
While Makensy got the 'upgrade' for voting yes, Chelsie received the 'downgrade' for voting no. Further details of this segment will be revealed soon. Episode 1 set the premise for the next episode and the other 8 houseguests, who will be arriving shortly with more twists.
Conclusion
The season will conclude in an exciting finale on Sunday, October 13, at 8:30 pm EDT. This 90-minute episode will feature the final moments of the competition, the jury's reflection, and the announcement of the winner, runner-up, and America's Favorite Houseguest.
Given the evolving history of Big Brother, there are bound to be some schedule changes throughout the season. Special events, live evictions, and unexpected twists might alter the regular airing times.
Do not miss to watch the Big Brother Episodes every Sunday, Wednesday and Thursday at 9 pm ET/PT on CBS.
