Where to watch Big Brother season 26 finale? Streaming platforms explored

Big Brother season 26 finale aired on Sunday, October 13, at 9 pm ET/PT on CBS, marking the end of the season. In the thrilling two-hour event, the final three houseguests competed for the $750,000 grand prize. Fans of the long-running CBS competition series could stream the finale on Paramount+.

Viewers can stream all the Big Brother season 26 action on Paramount+ from the finale to exclusive behind-the-scenes footage through its live feeds. The streaming platform will provide on-demand access to the show.

Viewers can choose between two subscription plans: the Essential plan at $5.99 per month, which includes limited ads, or the Paramount+ with Showtime plan at $11.99 per month, which offers an ad-free experience.

Both plans provide access to Big Brother content and live feeds, ensuring fans never miss a moment of the drama.

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What happened in the finale of Big Brother season 26?

Season 26 finale saw the final three houseguests—Chelsie Baham, Makensy "MJ" Manbeck, and Cam Sullivan-Brown—compete for the top prize of $750,000. After 90 days of intense competition, strategic gameplay, and numerous twists, the jury of evicted houseguests cast their votes to decide the winner.

Chelsie Baham, a 27-year-old nonprofit director, emerged victorious, claiming the grand prize after winning the final HOH competition. She defeated both Cam and MJ in a gripping conclusion to the season.

The jury, consisting of former houseguests, voted unanimously for Chelsie, solidifying her status as the season 26 champion. Makensy, a 22-year-old construction project manager, finished as the runner-up and took home $75,000.

Meanwhile, Cam, a 25-year-old physical therapist, made it to the final three but was ultimately eliminated before the jury vote.

The group of former houseguests who cast their votes for the season’s champion included Quinn, T’kor, Leah, Angela, Kimo, and Rubina, with one final houseguest joining them on finale night.

Additionally, America had their say during the finale, voting for their favorite houseguest. 30-year-old marketing and sales professional Tucker Des Lauriers won the title of America's Favourite Houseguest and a $50,000 cash award.

Season 24 winner Taylor Hale and season 16 winner Derrick Levasseur were among the previous Big Brother champions who made appearances in the finale. Hale facilitated the jury roundtable discussion, while Levasseur assisted in laying out the AI twist in the finale in a special episode preceding it.

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What led up to the Big Brother season 26 finale?

Beginning on July 17–18, season 26 brought 16 contestants to the notorious Big Brother house, where over 90 cameras and 100 microphones captured their every move around the clock.

There were a lot of surprises, intense competitions, and AI-themed twists throughout the season. Every week, a houseguest was eliminated by their fellow contestants, leaving the final three to compete for the grand prize.

The eventual winner, Chelsie Baham, had an incredible season, taking first place in multiple HOH challenges, including the pivotal Part 1 of the Final HOH competition.

After Makensy prevailed in Part 2 of the HOH, Chelsie and Makensy faced off in the deciding round. Chelsie got to pick who would compete with her in the final two after winning the last HOH battle. She chose to take Makensy, ultimately eliminating Cam from contention.

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The viewers can catch up on every twist and turn of Big Brother season 26 through Paramount+.