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'Big Brother' 27 Promises a Season of Secrets With Mystery Houseguest
Big Brother is back — and this summer, season 27 dives into 'A Summer of Mystery,' transforming the long-running CBS reality series into a high-stakes whodunit set inside the eerie Hotel Mystè by Julie Chen Moonves, the new summer season promises mind games and misdirection, complete with a masked visitor, a secret accomplice and perhaps most notable of all: a Mystery Houseguest whose identity will remain a secret… at least for BB27 house has undergone a major transformation, channeling the energy of a haunted hotel with every room telling its own story. The network describes it as "a suspense-filled hotel, complete with secrets, hidden passageways and a mysterious vibe that sets the stage for a summer of intrigue." Check out a tour of the house with photos below:Reception Area: A wall of 75 antique key boxes, some holding clues and skeleton keys, hint at season-long secrets that may unlock real advantages, or red herrings.
Living Room Chess Guardians: With queen, bishop and knight statues looming from the balcony, strategy may take on a more literal tone.
Attic Bedroom of Oddities: This room features beds crafted from wooden crates, walls adorned with rubber masks, and haunted curiosities like a black knight's helmet and an old diving suit.
Sleeper Car Bunk Room: Hidden behind a concealed entrance, this murder-mystery-themed train room revives the long-lost bunkbed layout, which hasn't been seen since Season 1!
Poison Bar & Venom Lounge: An upstairs lounge dripping in gothic glamour, where velvet daybeds, slithering wallpaper and party-light-stealing ravens create the perfect atmosphere for hushed strategy.
Rooftop Garden Kitchen: Designed to feel like an open-air escape, this kitchen and dining space channels a rooftop garden vibe with ivy-draped walls and a 10-foot round table.
Secretive 'Wine Cellar': A moody cellar that may be wine-free, but is tailor-made for covert game talk.
Victorian Conservatory Lounge: The bathroom is filled to the brim with plants and features a 13-foot green velvet lounge seat.
Boxing Ring Gym: The gym includes a full boxing ring, heavy bag and workout gear.
Big Brother season 27 premieres Thursday, July 10 at 8 p.m. followed by another 90-minute episode on Sunday, July 13 at 8 p.m. ET. The 24/7 live feeds return on Sunday, July 13 at 9:30 p.m. PT on Paramount+ and Pluto TV.
'Big Brother' 27 Promises a Season of Secrets With Mystery Houseguest first appeared on Men's Journal on Jul 2, 2025