When does 'Big Brother' Season 27 premiere? Date, cast, how to watch
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."
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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.
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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
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