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Big Brother season 26 premiered its first premiere episode on CBS on Wednesday, July 17, 2024. Titled Houseguests Move In, the episode saw the contestants enter the Big Brother house.
The reality show usually features 16 participants, but in the current season, they will vote for the 17th contestant for the first time in the show's history. The contestants for the current season include a celebrity chef, a crochet business owner, a physical therapist, and a video store clerk, among others.
The official synopsis for the 26th season 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."
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What happened in Big Brother season 26 episode 1?: Details explored
Houseguests entry: Episode 1
Tucker entered the Big Brother season 26 house first, and was followed by Kimo, Angela, and Chelsie. The next four contestants were Cam, Mackensy, Joseph, and Rubina. They discussed some of the duties, including cooking, dishes, etc., as they waited for the next eight houseguests.
Mackensy entered wearing heels, making her taller than her height 6'2, and claimed that she was looking for someone taller than her. However, she added that she hadn't found anyone yet. This was one of the reasons she was eager to meet the rest of the houseguests, as she hoped that one of them would be at least 6'5.
The first eight houseguests on Big Brother season 26
The season 26 premiere started with all the contestants entering the house, and after this, they will have no contact with the outside world. A new twist to the show is that the contestants will have the power to choose the 17th houseguest.
The premiere episode featured eight contestants from different backgrounds. Rubina, a bartender, felt like she was overlooked. A former professional football player, after Cam tore his ACL, he had to retire early and became a physical therapist. According to Cam, he is the sweetest guy, but people seem to think otherwise.
Another houseguest, Mackensy, worked in construction and grew up around the business. Joseph, a video store clerk, sells VHS tapes and has been watching the show for years. Most Big Brother season 26 houseguests are familiar with the show and its related aspects, as they have watched it over the years.
Angela, a 50-year-old cast member, came up with a strategy of her own. She thought of coming off as the mother figure and winning the show. Kimo, who lost his brother to cancer, came to the show to honor him.
The next houseguest, Chelsie, runs a non-profit, and her early involvement with the church helped her become a mentor to high school students. Tucker, the next houseguest, who was previously a model, enjoys fishing, camping, and running.
Mystery houseguest: The 17th contestant
Before the next batch of houseguests entered Big Brother season 26, current housemates were supposed to vote for the 17th participant. The host, Julie Chen Moonves, introduced the contestants to Ainsley, who described herself as "painfully single" and works at a surf shop.
Housemates had to vote Yes/ No for Ainsley by themselves, meaning they couldn't discuss it with anyone. To get entry into the house, Ainsley needed five votes. However, there was a tie with four yes and four no votes.
The twist was that the housemates didn't know that Ainsley wasn't a real person but an AI. The twist for season 26 is that there will be BB AI. She will describe all the challenges to the housemates.
Big Brother season 26: First challenge
The first challenge was Color Calibration, in which housemates had to teach the color to the AI. Whoever lost this challenge will be "downgraded," but the results won't be revealed right away. The result will be declared after the next eight participants have entered the show.
Housemates had to memorize colors while they spun. Unfortunately, none of them could do it. They could only see the flashes of color through the view. A few of the houseguests decided to use the box on their heads to get a better view. It was a second option to get the colors correct.
Angela went for Color Calibration and had one correct answer. Joseph chose the same and had four correct answers. Rubina's was the same as Joseph's. On the other hand, Tucker, Cam, and Kimo opted to have their heads in the box. It was filled with snakes, roaches, scorpions, and spiders.
Chelsie was terrified when she saw spiders and forgot to plug in the device, which resulted in her "downgrade."
Since Makensy was the fastest at Color Calibration, her game will be upgraded. However, the contestants were not given any information about the results. They will know about the results once the next eight contestants are introduced.
Fans can stream Big Brother season 26 on CBS on Sundays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.
