Showmances are fun in Big Brother, but it's not a guarantee they'll have a happy ending. Season 28's Rome Seymour and Lyric Medeiros could be the next Brendon and Rachel Villegas, or they could be the next Christian Birkenberger and Alyssa Lopez. Rome told CinemaBlend he's prepared for both possibilities, and he shared his honest thoughts about Lyric potentially moving on.

As those watching Big Brother online with a Paramount+ subscription witness the aftermath of the Week 4 Head of Household competition, I sat down and talked to Rome about the possibility of Lyric moving on while he's outside of the house. As I was talking about the hypothetical scenario, Rome said he had this exact convo with her before his eviction:

He smiled while talking, but I'm unsure if that was because he was so certain it wouldn't happen, or a bit anxious about having to acknowledge he has no control over the situation. Either is valid, in my opinion, as it would certainly suck to meet someone who could be "the one" and then potentially not have contact with them for two and a half months.

All I know is what Rome said, and he went on to say he's not worried about Lyric. Ultimately, the relationship will be what it's meant to be, and if things don't work out and she moves on before leaving, he's at peace with that:

Rome and Lyric have been a hot topic since Big Brother Season 28 started, with their showmance starting as early as Day 2 in the house. Since then, we've seen them kissing a lot on the feeds, cuddling together while they sleep, and there was a "boner walk" controversy.

The showmance wasn't really a factor in Rome's eviction, as he was seen by Angela Murray and others in the now-formed Tool Shed alliance as the ringleader of the other side of the house. Angela pushed that evicting Rome would "cut off the head of the snake" and leave everyone outside their alliances scrambling to organize.

So far, it seems she's right, as those outside the Tool Shed alliance have yet to formalize any big alliance to effectively combat being unceremoniously evicted in the opening weeks of the game. Unless someone within the Tool Shed decides to blow it up, I don't see how any of them can hope to stay in the game for long.

Big Brother continues with new episodes on CBS on Sundays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays at 8:00 p.m. ET unless otherwise noted. Fingers crossed this week is more entertaining than I expect it to be, but we can only wait and see.

I started watching Big Brother this season to support Devens and Dee, and two weeks in, I’m fully in the deep end. I’m making real alliances, sleeping in the have not room, making fake alliances, reattaching my microphone and eating slop. I think this show is just going to be a part of my summer routine moving forward, but as a Survivor fan, I need to talk about the confessional situation because yikes.

At least eighty percent of everything we see come out of the Diary Room is inauthentic trash. So many of these confessionals sound like the houseguests were given a paper to read from. Perhaps even worse, a healthy percentage of them are just narrating plot action that we’re all literally watching on the screen or detailing the most obvious surface level motivations that we don’t need to hear.

During Wednesday’s episode this week, we all watched Lala go over the rules of the Veto Competition in really extended and specific detail. Then, for unclear reasons, we got a confessional of Lyric blandly explaining the exact same rules to the audience like thirty seconds later, once again in really specific detail, down to telling us how many pieces they had to find (12) and how they needed to fit on the board (“flush”). What could have possibly been the thought process behind including that confessional? Choose one or the other!

Sadly, that’s a recurring theme with so many bits we see from the Diary Room. Let’s just focus on that same Veto Competition as an example. We also got confessionals from multiple houseguests explaining to us that some of the pegs have more space around them so that must be where the bigger pieces go. That’s obviously a good strategy observation and worth hearing about, but did we need that same a-ha moment from both Jason and Angela? No, we did not. Choose one or the other!

And don’t get me started on the references and puns. I love bad puns, and I love cheesy references. I kind of like how kitschy Big Brother is. I was fine with Rachel getting murdered by a dinosaur during the first episode, but a confessional either works or it doesn’t. If the houseguest sounds like they’re delivering a rehearsed line, it shouldn’t make the final edit. There are at least four or five confessionals every week that sound so inauthentic coming out of the houseguest’s mouth. It’s shocking so many of them make the final edit.

After a few episodes of this, I asked the other people on staff here at CinemaBlend who watch Big Brother what the story is with the Diary Room content, and they both said some version of, that’s just how the show is. You’ll get used to it. Why is that an acceptable answer? It's certainly not fine with some former players who have complained about it.

I watch so many reality competition shows. I watch Survivor, The Traitors, Top Chef, MasterChef, Dancing With The Stars, Project Runway, Tournament Of Champions, The Amazing Race and like a dozen more. None of the other shows have this problem. Not a single one consistently includes content that feels repetitive and inauthentic. It doesn’t have to be that way.

It’s all particularly frustrating because each episode does contain some legitimately terrific confessionals, and if you watch the live feeds, these people have a lot of charisma and are always hooking up and scheming. There is a reason they were chosen to move into the house. There is plenty for producers to work with.

Unfortunately, it seems to me like those same producers are encouraging players to distill their thoughts down into generic euphemisms, obvious observations ("I need to win to get myself off the block!") and corny line reads they're literally handing them. Why is that the goal? Who decided this was the most optimal Diary Room content?

The team needs to change their strategy for getting Diary Room content, and they need to be more thoughtful about what they’re choosing from the material they do get. We need less obvious narrational content. We need less inauthentic line reads. We need less generic summaries. Instead, we need more confessionals that show off the personalities and emotions of the houseguests.

You can catch new episodes of Big Brother 28 multiple times a week on CBS, and you can watch the live feeds on Paramount+.

Warning! The following contains spoilers from the Big Brother live feeds as of Friday, July 24th. Stream the feeds with a Paramount+ subscription or on Pluto TV, and read at your own risk!

Despite Lyric Medeiros setting the stage for them both to stay in the house, Rome Seymour was sent packing at the end of Week 2, another big win for the Tool Shed alliance. The majority alliance of Big Brother Season 28 had a chance to continue their steamroll with the Week 3 Head of Household, and the odds of that happening are good.

CinemaBlend was watching Big Brother online when the live feeds returned, and can confirm the Week 3 HOH result is great news for one Houseguest, but bad news for two others. Obviously, there are many others affected, but these Houseguests stick out to me more than others.

Kamu Won The Week 3 HOH

Kamu Kirk won the Week 3 HOH, which is another great win for the veterans and the Tool Shed alliance. While it may be disappointing for those hoping for unexpected targets and shocking twists, this is a huge win for Rick Devens, Angela Murray, and Dee Valladares, who found a good soldier who will stick to the script and grant them another week of safety. Assuming Dee and Angela don't do anything reckless and intentionally blow up the Tool Shed, it'll be smooth sailing for them.

Why Kamu's Win Is Bad News For Jason And Lyric

The big losers in Kamu's HOH week are Lyric Medeiros and Jason De Puy. Losing Rome was a huge blow to both of their games, and Kamu nominating them potentially sets the precedent for all future HOH winners to put them on the block until they're evicted from Big Brother.

It's a bad situation to be in, and may dissuade other Houseguests from associating with them. Jason and Lyric only really have each other to lean on at the moment, and will need a lot of luck to escape this week unscathed, with Kamu already stating he plans to nominate Lyric and backdoor Jason if he has the opportunity.

Why Kamu's Win Is Great News For Taylor

The big winner in Kamu's Head of Household week is someone that I'm shocked I don't hear more people talking about. Taylor Brown is in good with Kamu, and despite suggestions from the Tool Shed, he's made it clear he doesn't want her on the block this week. This could mark three weeks Taylor has skated by without being nominated, and she's played the game so far without getting blood on her hands.

Granted, she hasn't made any big moves in Season 28 either, but if you want to win Big Brother, Taylor is playing the popular early game strategy of laying low. At a time when it feels many Houseguests are competing for the spotlight and running the house, it's a great position to be the one unaffiliated but also without enemies.

This means, when the hammer does drop on this alliance, and former allies start to turn on each other, people like Taylor can come alive as critical pieces to new alliances. I could see her easily sliding in with the Red Corner if they go solo again, and finding some protection for when others get a chance to target her. I'll be watching her this week and waiting to see if she capitalizes on this opportunity.

Big Brother continues with a new episode on Sunday on CBS at 8:00 p.m. ET. Tune in to see Kamu's big win, and how the rest of the Houseguests react to this upcoming week.

Warning! The following contains spoilers from the Big Brother Season 28 live feeds as of Thursday, July 23rd. Stream the feeds with a Paramount+ subscription or on Pluto TV, and read at your own risk!

Things couldn't be going better for the reality television veterans in Big Brother. Rick Devens gave them some added power and comfort with his Week 2 Head of Household win, and the fact that he also won the Week 2 veto only made it sweeter. With the security of the Tool Shed, they can skate on to the midpoint of the game without much trouble, so of course they're probably about to ruin it by overthinking things.

Dee Valladares and Rick may know Survivor, but as Cirie Fields learned in Season 25, Big Brother is a different beast. In their eagerness to make moves, they may just blow up their majority alliance, and Angela Murray's paranoia is not helping.

The Vets Are Discussing Moves That Could Break Up The Crossovers

With it looking increasingly likely that this week ends with either Rome Seymour or Jason De Puy walking out of Big Brother in Week 2, Dee and Angela thought it was time to prepare to target their next enemies. Unfortunately, they're convinced that Crossover-alliance members Barrett Pfeiffer and Drew Campbell need to go to protect their position.

That alone is messier than Angela Murray badmouthing past Houseguests on the live feeds, but it gets worse. Angela and Dee are trying to form new separate alliances with people like Lala Verrett and Taylor Brown, but are realizing their current goals don't align with their new allies. It's messy, and despite Devens trying to advocate against turning on Barrett and Drew, it looks like the chances of that happening are growing, and it'd be the end of the Crossovers.

The Vets Have A Decent Chance To Steamroll The Season With The Tool Shed, And These Overplays Could Ruin That

While others watching Big Brother online may prefer the vets to blow up their games and shake up the house dynamic, I know Survivor fans may be upset that Dee and Devens might not be long for the house if they do this. I can't guarantee it'll happen, but what I can say is we've seen a past Survivor player engage in this kind of overthinking before.

Cirie Fields made similar mistakes when she played Big Brother in Season 25, opting to immediately target members of her own alliance rather than completely handle those outside of her numbers first. She went after solid allies Hisam Goueli and Red Utley to ensure she had a better grip on the alliance, but then dwindling those numbers ultimately led to her losing her closest allies, Izzy Gleicher and her son Jared Fields, soon after. Maybe Survivor players just can't adapt to the slow pace of Big Brother, and they try to make too many moves too fast?

The Tool Shed alliance, which consists of both the Crossovers and Red Corner alliances, was only recently set up. I wouldn't be surprised if that alliance quickly crumbles once word travels around that Dee and Angela are openly discussing cannibalizing it by targeting Barrett and Drew. I certainly wouldn't trust the alliance was real after that, and think this is going to blow up for the vets in a big way. I mean, at the end of the day, couldn't the Red Corner sans Devens just bring in Drew and Barrett and gang up on the vets?

We'll see how this all plays out after the Week 2 eviction, which airs on CBS on Thursday, July 23rd at 8:00 p.m. ET. Big Brother is delivering top-tier drama with Season 28 at the moment, and if The Crossovers blow up in Week 3, I'd clear my schedule to watch it all unfold on the live feeds!

Warning! The following contains spoilers from the Big Brother Season 28 live feeds as of Wednesday, July 22nd. Stream the feeds with a Paramount+ subscription or on Pluto TV and read at your own risk!

Rick Devens' Week 2 Head of Household reign is almost at a close, and all is going according to plan. The results of the Week 2 veto allowed him to put Rome Seymour on the block, making the promise to Lyric Medeiros that they'd have a chance to survive this week, and both remain in the house.

The bummer news is, with Rome, Jason De Puy, and Melody Morris on the block, the two biggest leaders on the "other" side of the house may be on their way out. I fear a "steamroll" is on the way, and it starts with either Jason or Rome's elimination in Week 2.

It Seems Incredibly Unlikely That Jason And Rome Survive This Week

Jason and Rome are the targets this week over Melody. If either is up against Melody at this point, they're going home. In the situation where Melody saves herself with the BB Blockbuster, and it's Jason and Rome up for eviction, it seems Rome will go home.

It's a real bummer that there isn't a scenario in which both stay, because those two, plus Lyric, are the only ones on the other side making moves that will target the dominant alliance in the game. Losing one of the two drastically increases the odds of the Tool Shed engaging in a steamroll, and an unceremonious number of weeks where half the house slides by untouched while slowly sending everyone outside their numbers away.

The Only Scenario In Which Jason And Rome Both Survive

As it stands, the only scenario in which it seems possible both Jason and Rome survive the week is if Jason and Melody are on the nomination block following the BB Blockbuster. If Angela Murray, who was the subject of controversy recently, can be convinced to back down and get on board with Dee Valladares' plan to take out Melody over Jason to weaken Drew Campbell.

As one might've gathered from the blow-up between Angela and Jason after the nomination ceremony, it's going to be hard to convince her to save someone whom she believes is actively targeting her. I'll also add that he did himself zero favors talking about wanting to send home legends to other Houseguests in Week 1. Jason only survives at this point if Rome is an option.

I will say that Devens and Dee are receptive to trying to work out some deal with the trio of Lyric, Rome, and Jason to keep themselves safe, but in Angela's defense, they're assuming that trio will play with integrity. As Mike Boogie once said, "You can bounce checks" in Big Brother. In fact, if you want to win the game, it's imperative you lie when necessary just to last another week.

There's still time before Big Brother's live eviction for Week 2, so maybe we'll see things change before Thursday night at 8:00 p.m. ET. I'm rooting for any scenario in which Melody gets sent home, but at this point, it's not looking likely.

Big Brother 27 Houseguest Morgan Pope is at odds with winner Ashley Hollis, and it's led to a slew of messiness spilling out on social media. There's, of course, been drama between houseguests before, but this is something else. As a matter of fact, it was so wild that fans actually took a break from streaming the Season 28 live feeds with a Paramount+ subscription, all to see this long-bubbling feud finally boil over.

For context, this really started back when Ashley was experiencing some backlash for stirring the pot and alleging that Season 28's Angela Murray was being offensive or possibly racist when talking about a Season 26 Houseguest. In the midst of responding to individuals who disagreed with her thoughts on the matter, she posted a photo with Morgan, alleging that the long-speculated feud they had after Season 27 wasn't real:

It was an odd message to post, especially considering Big Brother fans only knew there were issues between Ashley and Morgan because Ashley herself had stated as much in the past. While the duo had a friendship in the house, it seemed that after the show they were not close. It all began following an incident that happened in a car following a post-finale party (and fans still don't know the details of that event).

Undoubtedly, some of the tension stems from Morgan going from heavily favored to win, only to finish in third place after Ashley won the final competitions and sent her packing. In any case, Morgan popped up on X and replied to the picture, letting Ashley know her thoughts on sharing that photo, and about the importance of "context":

Ashley originally replied to the tweet with "How's Vince?" with the coffee emoji but appears to have since deleted it. It was a not-so-subtle jab at the showmance Morgan had with runner-up Vince Panaro, dubbed the "cheatmance" by many because he had a long-term girlfriend at the time. Vince ended things after meeting back up with his girlfriend, but there's been no evidence that he and Morgan have met back up after the show.

There were many exchanges between them, which included Ashley sharing text messages sent between the two of them. In those text, there were allegations of there being no feud as well as the winner claiming this all boiled down to "jealousy" because she finished in third place. Morgan didn't directly respond to any of Ashley's comments about that, but posted this:

Other Big Brother Houseguests weighed in, with Rachel Reilly publicly stating she supported Ashley. That's not much of a surprise, given how close they were in BB27 before Rachel was shockingly eliminated. Outside of Rachel, however, a bulk of the cast seemed to stay away from the situation and let the two women hash it out.

Hilariously enough, it seems there's one thing they can agree on. Morgan reposted one of Ashley's comments, in response to a fan hoping they could be friends:

Personally, I find this refreshing. Sure, Big Brother Houseguests share a unique experience and can spend close to three months in a house together, but does that mean they have to be buddies for life? Hell, there are people I've known much longer who I'm not friends with, so it's nice to see two people who are honest about it.

I do question, however, why they're arguing about all this so publicly. Is it because they know the drama both gives them a better shot at castings on other reality shows? If so, I hope a casting agent for The Challenge is watching. I'd 100% tune in to see these two battle it out, but we need it sooner rather than later.

While drama between alumni unfolds, Big Brother continues on CBS on Sundays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays at 8:00 p.m. ET. We'll see if any more controversies happen outside the house in the meantime but, for now, I'm tuning back into the house because things are really heating up!

Former Big Brother winner and reality television icon Rachel Reilly has been open about her desire to be a castaway on Survivor in the past, and let the record show, she’s just as determined as ever. In fact, her husband Brendan has been teaching her how to make fire in their backyard. Given her popularity within the competition community, you’d think we’d get to see those skills eventually, but the Survivor casting department has been notably reluctant to cast veterans of other franchises in the past. So, what are Rachel’s actual chances? Let’s talk this out.

In Survivor’s 50 season history, there have only been five total castaways who previously appeared on other majority reality competitions before they hit the beach. Twins Natalie and Nadiya Anderson were on The Amazing Race, as was White Lotus showrunner Mike White. Hayden Moss and Caleb Reynolds were both on Big Brother. That’s it. Other players may have been on lesser shows before, but longtime host and showrunner Jeff Probst and company haven’t consistently looked to their primary competitors and sister shows to find people.

That being said, now may be a unique moment. Survivor 50, with an all-star cast of returning players, just gave the show its biggest ratings numbers in years, and likewise, Big Brother is currently in the middle of a resurgence thanks to its decision to cast Survivor favorites Dee Valladares and Rick Devens. CBS is definitely looking at those figures and figuring out how to keep them rolling.

Probst has already committed to do another returnee player season on Survivor. The producers haven’t announced exactly when it’ll happen, but the fanbase is widely of the belief that it’ll be 53 or 54, which would mean it’ll air in late 2027 or early 2028. Outside of that, however, I wouldn’t be surprised to see some additional decisions made with ratings in mind, which could mean a cast that includes some celebrities or stars crossing over from other franchises. If the show did that, you’d have to think Reilly would be near the top of the list.

It’s hard to make a case that many reality television stars have been more successful than her over the past few decades. She, of course, won Big Brother, but her resume goes a lot deeper than that. She also won Snake In The Grass and Celebrity Fear Factor. She made three appearances on The Amazing Race, including two where she got to the finals, and she made additional appearances on The Traitors, Worst Cooks in America and more. She doesn’t have quite the name recognition or crossover appeal of a player like Boston Rob, but within the reality competition community, there aren’t many bigger names, which is why we've seen her make appearances on the last two Big Brother seasons.

Here’s what she told US Weekly about competing on Survivor…

Personally, I’m all for Rachel appearing on Survivor. She has a fantastic social game, and she always creates can’t look away television. It would be a lot of fun to see her bounce off some personality types she might not be getting on other reality shows as well. Fingers crossed it happens at some point, whether she's figured out how to make fire yet or not!

Big Brother Season 28 has its first controversy making rounds as Angela Murray is accused of making offensive comments about past Houseguest Rubina Bernabe. As the 2026 TV schedule offers up more episodes of Season 28, fans are debating whether Angela said something racist in stating that Rubina used her Filipina heritage to campaign to stay in the house.

The whole thing started over on X, when those watching Big Brother's online live feeds overheard Angela mention her experience on Season 26 whilst in the backyard. The comments immediately caught the attention of Season 27 winner Ashley Hollis, who thought Angela's comments about Rubina's eviction were questionable:

That really got the pot stirring online, as Big Brother has a history with Houseguests making offensive and racist remarks. Of course, the debate continues on whether Angela actually said anything that was offensive, which Houseguests weighed into once the comments of what she said started to make rounds.

What Angela Said About Rubina On The Live Feeds

It didn't take long for people watching the live feeds with their Paramount+ subscription to track down the moment and share the clip. While it was difficult to hear the entire audio because other Houseguests were shouting over the conversation in the backyard, this is what Angela said about Rubina Bernabe while talking to Dee Valladares about her previous season (via @TVTweets2026):

I went back to what I wrote that week of Big Brother Season 26, and it turns out I was fairly confident Cedric would be staying. That being said, I did not mention Rubina stressing her heritage in campaigns, and I talked more about Tucker Des Lauriers rallying others to get the votes on her side.

It is worth noting that Angela was regularly out of the loop on what was happening during Season 26, mainly because people didn't trust her wildcard persona to loop her in. As such, it wouldn't be too surprising for me to hear her offer a distorted take on the season, especially if she hasn't watched it since leaving.

Other Houseguests Weighed In On If The Comment Was Offensive Or Racist

The discourse continued between past Big Brother Houseguests on the app ChatBCC. Ashley popped up in the thread to ask Houseguests about the moment, the transcript of which can be found below:

• Ashley Hollis: Can BB26 Players in this chat confirm or deny Angela's claims on feeds a few minutes ago that Rubina only stayed over Cedric because she was of Asian descent basically and they wanted to support filipina representation...?
• Quinn Martin: No
• Kat Dunn: None of my business but before that spirals out of control (already did on Twitter) that's not what Angela said.
• Ashley Hollis: Thanks for everyone in the comments confirming this actually was said!
• Quinn Martin: @PlutoTV can we get the clip to clear this up!?
• Ashley Hollis: (I never said it was malicious btw) I like Angela but she definitely said that, and also mentioned Rubina crying, on top of her race, was additionally the reason Cedric went home. Pluto run the clip!
• Tiffany Mitchell: This is going to be a long Summer.
• Kat Dunn: All Angela said was that Rubina got sympathy over Cedric because her campaign was about representing her family as she was the first in her family to do something like go on national television. As someone who watched feeds that year I do remember a lot of Rubina's campaigning had to do with representing the Filipino community (she even bonded with Matt over this Week 1) which is a super admirable and valid campaign. She also said that Rubina would cry so people felt bad for her and voted for her to stay (whether that's true or not LOL) and that's when Dee was like "So? That's not happening this year. Or something like that."

The chat went back and forth a few more times, with Kat questioning Ashley's motive for posting frequently about the situation if she didn't think it was malicious, and then both of them saying that Rubina and Angela are their friends. I would imagine there's some drama unfolding in more private Big Brother group chats, but unfortunately, I don't have access to those.

As for whether Angela will face any punishment from Big Brother for these comments, we can only wait and see. I would guess no, because as Ashley pointed out, no one in the show felt it was questionable enough to cut the feeds, and it wasn't nearly as extreme a comment as the things that have led to past Houseguests being expelled. We'll see how the online chatter continues, however, and if CBS feels compelled to respond.

Big Brother continues on CBS with new episodes Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday at 8:00 p.m. ET. Another eviction is just around the corner, so be sure to get caught up and learn about the big plan one Houseguest made to protect their strongest ally.

Big Brother's 1,000th episode is approaching, and Julie Chen Moonves is hoping to get every past Houseguest involved. As fans watch BB online and wait for the big milestone to hit the 2026 TV schedule, the Chenbot pitched CinemaBlend her grand plan for how and when to bring a litany of Houseguests back from every prior season.

I recently had a chance to speak to Julie about the 1,000th episode, and tried to get some details on what we should expect. The host admitted that there are still plans being talked out amongst the Big Brother creatives, but was more than happy to share the suggestion she made:

Fortunately, it's not Julie's job to come up with the answers. She's just the host, and apparently part-time security, but there are likely plenty of producers and other execs who can figure out how to make a large-scale reunion happen.

Thus far, Big Brother has done a solid job working in legends from the past. Rachel Reilly returned from her elimination the season prior only to "die" in a volcano, and Howie Gordon returned to keep Dr. Will Kirby from taking control of the future. Man, this show is just so weird sometimes. I almost feel bad for the Survivor fans tuning in.

Maybe the solution is to do some competition that involves multiple Houseguests. I'm not sure they can realistically get "every" Houseguest from the past in one segment, but I'd applaud the effort to try. Maybe even get superfan James Gunn to direct a special intro to the episode or something! He might just do it, especially since he didn't get to feature Rick Devens in the Superman sequel.

More to Julie's point, if they can get every Houseguest they can to gather for a group picture on the CBS lot, that would be pretty awesome. Many of these people are scattered all across the nation, so it would be no small feat to pull it off. I'd appreciate the effort, even if it was a small moment in a larger episode.

Whatever the case is, I'm excited to see a reality series like Big Brother still going strong with 1,000 episodes. The level of interest in this season so far has me thinking that this show could easily last another 1,000 episodes, especially if they keep bringing on stars from other reality franchises.

Big Brother continues on CBS on Sundays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays at 8:00 p.m. ET. Episodes are also on Paramount+, and those who have a subscription have commercial-free access to the live feeds! For those who don't have the money, Pluto TV is a pretty good alternative for those who don't mind ads.

Warning! The following contains spoilers from the Big Brother Season 28 live feeds as of Sunday, July 19th. Stream the feeds with a Paramount+ subscription and read at your own risk!

Week 2 in Big Brother is already zooming along, as Survivor stars Rick Devens and Dee Valladares continue to tighten their grip on the game. Rick won the Week 2 HOH competition and has already gotten to work uniting his Crossovers and Red Corner alliance into the "Tool Shed" and is angling to take out the other side of the house.

Those watching Big Brother online live feeds on the 2026 TV schedule saw Rick put Jason De Puy, Lyric Medeiros, and Melody Morris on the block, but a bigger plan was on the table. Devens wants to "backdoor" Rome, but Lyric has a plan that could keep them both safe this week.

Devens Won The Week 2 Veto

The power is in Devens' hands to do as he wants this week, which is great because he feels committed to the plan of "backdooring" Rome Seymour. For that to happen, nominations couldn't stay the same, so he's feeling good about taking someone down and putting that plan in action. The question is who he should take down, which remains a hot topic with hours to go before he makes a decision.

Lyric Is Trying To Fake A Breakup With Rome To Save Them Both

Lyric received a lot of criticism for prioritizing her showmance with Rome over playing Big Brother, but she's now locked in and trying to convince the house that their relationship is over. Her pitch to Devens was to use the veto to take her down, and then put Rome on the block so that she doesn't have to suffer for his actions.

Truth be told, it felt like Lyric effectively fooled Devens for a time. He soon spun the narrative to Dee that using the veto on Lyric was a good idea, and they'd be better off targeting Melody to weaken the position of their ally, Drew Campbell, who was maintaining alliances with Houseguests on the "other" side of the house.

Devens has made it clear that he'll go with whoever the majority of his alliance backs to save, but that Rome is going up either way. Obviously Lyric would prefer she be off the block to make the odds better both of them survive this week, so she'll continue to push for that outcome.

I feel like it isn't being talked about enough, but Rome still has the BB Blockbuster to save himself, though Devens seems ready for that possibility. He's hoping he can find a way to work out a deal with Rome and Lyric to protect himself and Dee, should the other side get an HOH win sometime in the near future. I think, ideally, he'd prefer to cut the head off of the snake and take down the alleged ringleader orchestrating a solid alliance outside the Tool Shed, but people who want to win Big Brother always have to be flexible.

The situation is very much in flux, so continue to check in on CinemaBlend for updates on what's happening in the Big Brother house. Catch a new episode this week on Sunday, Wednesday, and Thursday at 8:00 p.m. ET on CBS, or over on Paramount+.

We’re all used to Big Brother players shouting out family members and friends during their live votes each week, but now and again, one of them will drop a reference that makes you do a double take. This week, that person was Rick Devens, who said happy birthday to his daughter, said hi to his wife and son and then name dropped popular director and DC executive James Gunn. Initially, most fans thought it was just Rick being goofy, but it turns out there’s an entire backstory here.

Rick and James Gunn apparently know each other in real life. In fact, there was a plan for Rick and his family to appear in the background of the upcoming Superman sequel Man Of Tomorrow, which Gunn has been on-set directing the past few months. Prior to the shooting day, however, Devens called Gunn and told him he wasn’t going to be able to come anymore for a reason he wasn’t allowed to share. That reason was obviously he was going to be sequestered in the Big Brother House.

Gunn posted a video of Devens shouting him out on Big Brother over on Threads, and when fans asked what the connection was, he talked about knowing Rick in a series of messages. He also said that even though Rick missed out on the Superman shoot, his family did not…

Everyone, even James Gunn, likes being shouted out on television, but the excitement here no doubt ran a lot deeper because Gunn is a noted OG Big Brother fan. As such, that reference definitely hit harder than it would have otherwise. I’m sure he’s loving this season too, given he’s got a friend on the show and also, it’s been objectively a glorious mess so far.

Part of the reason why it’s been such a mess has been Devens himself, who doesn’t know how to do anything other than play hard. He was a menace on both of his seasons of Survivor, finding idols and getting up to all sorts of weird schemes. There aren’t any Idols on Big Brother, but there are plenty of opportunities to cause chaos. To the surprise of no one, Rick has taken advantage of those, forming multiple alliances and taking part in what’s rumored to be one of the wildest nomination ceremonies in the show’s history, which is going to air this evening.

You can catch Devens on Big Brother throughout the Summer, which airs new episodes several times a week on CBS. You can also tune into the live feeds at any time, which are streaming on Paramount+. As for Man Of Tomorrow, you can catch James Gunn’s newest a little less than a year from now on July 9th, 2027. Sadly, Devens won’t be a part of it, but we can all look for his wife Becca and their kids in the background.

Gameplay is a surely a major aspect of Big Brother that viewers zero in on, yet those who pay close attention may also wonder about more nuanced aspects of being in the house. For example, there's food to think about and, apparently, if someone wants to make a meal in the house, they better have it committed to memory. Season 28's first evictee, Ashley Trail, was kind enough to take me behind the scenes and share some details about what there is and isn't when it comes to vittles.

CinemaBlend's been watching Big Brother online and streaming the live feeds with a Paramount+ subscription. As I've watched this year, it had me thinking about food. I mean, after all, cooking meals for 16 Houseguests feels daunting, so having a cookbook containing recipes that serve mass meals would theoretically be helpful. I asked Ashley if something like that existed, and she confirmed Houseguests have to rely on their knowledge to make meals:

I used to think being a cook in the Big Brother house wasn't an advantage but, now, I think it could be a minor boost for those who want to win. Of course, it's not going to keep you off the block but, if the votes are close and I have to vote between the person who can make carbonara by heart and the person who can't, I think it's obvious which one I'm choosing.

While there isn't a BB cookbook to speak of to help Houseguests prepare meals, Ashley did reveal the existence of another cookbook of sorts to CinemaBlend. The Have-Nots may have to endure cold showers and bland food, but at least they have a pamphlet that helps them jazz it up a bit:

Slop has been a hot-button issue in recent seasons of Big Brother, with some campaigning for it go away completely. I was one of those people who would prefer we went back to Houseguests eating nothing but peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. However, it sounds like the non-cooking Houseguests are surviving on less than that even when they're not on punishment!

The food situation might get even weirder in Season 28 specifically, as Week 2 HOH Rick Devens "declared war" on the other side of the house. His strategy might be a bit short-sighted, because I think the "other" side of the house has the people who have been doing all of the cooking. So this whole situation could turn into a hunger strike pretty soon. Maybe Ashley should be happy she got out when she did!

I'm glad Ashley could add some intel to what goes on in the Big Brother house, just on the heels of us learning about the hidden security measures via Julie Chen Moonves. Now, if I can just learn who is responsible for some of the worst Have-Not rooms, I'd love to pick their brain about how some of the most devious elements have come together.

Catch new episodes of Big Brother on CBS on Sundays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays at 8:00 p.m. ET. Season 28 is off to a great start, and I have a feeling this season will really get things going, so make sure to get caught up!

I'll preface this by saying that I don't like to complain about the Big Brother live feeds because they really are what sets the CBS reality show apart from so many other competition series, and if they ever went away, I'm sure my interest in the show would diminish drastically. With that said, the live feed experience is far from perfect, so please take this as less of a complaint and more of a resigned shrug, because, well...

Shortly before Big Brother Season 28's premiere on the 2026 TV schedule, CBS announced two new live fan experiences set to play out on YouTube. The first was the Big Brother: Broveal, which introduced the new houseguests on the Big Brother YouTube Channel. The second was the promise of a live stream of the BB live feeds on YouTube for a limited amount of time following each episode. Presumably, that included the live episode; however, as seasoned feed-watchers on Eastern or Central time likely know, Big Brother rarely turns the feeds back on right after the Thursday live show broadcasts on the East Coast. Anyone who didn't know that already and went to YouTube to watch the live stream after the episode apparently found out.

I'll be up front here and say that I'm getting this information secondhand. Oh, I watched the live episode of Big Brother when it aired last night, thanks to my Paramount+ subscription including the CBS broadcast, but I didn't even bother to turn on the feeds after, as I knew the odds were slim to none that I'd see anything but the clips of adorable adoptable shelter animals that stream whenever the live feeds are not available. Apparently, the YouTube stream was no exception:

The series films in California, and while the Thursday episode airs live on the East Coast, the people on Pacific time don't see it until hours later. The feeds typically don't come back until sometime after the episode airs on the West Coast, or until after the Head of Household competition takes place. The rare exception to this is when there's an endurance competition playing out. Competitions aren't normally shown on the feeds, but Big Brother will usually let feed-watchers see endurance competitions.

Since the episodes that air on Sunday and Wednesday aren't live, the feeds aren't impacted by them, which works just fine for this new YouTube feature. Thursday is a different story and has been for years, and apparently the YouTube stream isn't going to change that. As annoying (and frankly, confusing) as that is, it's also a pretty accurate depiction of what we get from the feeds after most live shows, especially for those of us on Eastern or Central time.

It would be amazing if Big Brother decided to change that. I would absolutely love to get to see the houseguests decompress after the live show, share their takes on whatever unexpected events happened during the live episode, talk about the eviction and maybe even scheme a bit as a new cycle starts. It's the brief time in the game when the eviction is totally done, and there's no Head of Household.

Giving YouTube users the opportunity to view the live feeds is a great way to broaden the audience of the long-running reality competition series. The live episode is undoubtedly the most exciting episode of any given week, and pairing it with an hour of post-episode live feeds on YouTube would be chef's-kiss, as it'd really highlight the uniqueness of this reality series by comparison to pre-taped productions. So while I'm not entirely optimistic that Big Brother will consider changing things up and turning the feeds on for the YouTube watchers on Thursday after the episode, I do hope they decide to do that going forward; otherwise, why do the YouTube stream on Thursday night at all?

Warning! The following contains spoilers from the Big Brother live feeds as of Friday, July 17th. Stream the feeds with a Paramount+ subscription or on Pluto TV, and read at your own risk!

It's a new week in the Big Brother house as it continues its run on the 2026 TV schedule, and we're already off to a hot start. While there were efforts to try and save Ashley Trail, she ended up sabotaging her own rescue by exposing the major alliance forming to the other side of the house. Now, the Week 2 Head of Household is planning to embrace that exposure and declare "war" in a way that mimics Survivor.

So many things happened overnight, so if you weren't watching Big Brother online and catching up on sleep, have no fear. Here's what we know about the Week 2 HOH and how their unique brand of "chaos" will potentially create two "tribes" in the game.

Rick Devens Won The Week 2 HOH

In what is no doubt another major coup for the returnees, Rick Devens won the Week 2 HOH. It's the best-case scenario for Dee Valladares, who can now rest easy following her Week 1 reign, as her biggest ally is running the house. Could this mean we'll see some traction in her budding showmance with Barrett Pfeiffer?

Rick Is Planning To Declare "War", And Split The House Into Two Tribes Like Survivor

Rick initially seemed intent on playing it safe with his nominations and targeting Mallory Aurichio, Lala Verrett, and Melody Morris. However, that all changed after a conversation with Angela Murray, which encouraged him to go full-tilt and openly declare "war" on the other side of the house.

As of writing, it seems Devens will now put up Melody, Jason De Puy, and Lyric Medeiros, with the hope of backdooring Rome Seymour. Rome is generally seen as the ringleader of the "other" side of the house, which comprises everyone who isn't in the Crossovers or Red Corner alliance.

Backdooring anyone in Big Brother is a tall order in the modern seasons, as Rome will still have a chance to save himself with the BB Blockbuster. This plan could also fall apart if Rome is chosen to play the veto, and ends up pulling down Lyric, which would grant him safety.

There's also talk of Rick making a public declaration of "war" during his nomination ceremony, openly acknowledging the house is divided down the middle. It feels very Survivor to try to split the house between two sides, but as Dee and Angela discussed that same evening, pushing that narrative only helps the returnees shield themselves. I'm curious to see how the "other" side of the house responds, and if they organize in a way Rick's alliances have in order to have a better chance at surviving what might otherwise become a steamroll.

Big Brother will show the HOH competition on Sunday's episode, which airs on CBS at 8:00 p.m. ET. I'm interested to see what the contest was, and how Houseguests respond to this declaration of war.

When Kyland Young was evicted from the Big Brother house in Season 23, the tension in the air was so thick you could cut it with a knife. Kyland had a showdown with former ally and eventual winner Xavier Prather and began to antagonize him by implying his nephew would be ashamed of him for going back on his word. The two men stood inches from each other as host Julie Chen Moonves shouted over the loudspeaker for Kyland to leave, and the live episode went on without further incident.

We have yet to see a fight on a Big Brother live eviction show, or an instance where a Houseguest outright refuses to leave. As the series airs on the 2026 TV schedule, however, I'm fully aware the show often "expects the unexpected." So I had to ask the host what might happen should a fight or something of that nature happen during the live show. While fans have never seen it, there is a hidden security team ready to go should it come to that:

I can't express how much I love that Julie refers to herself as Chenbot, but I'm also relieved to hear that Big Brother has security on standby for when the unexpected arises. I do have to admit it's interesting we have yet to see them, given a couple of past Houseguest expulsions that could've easily gotten out of hand.

So, if those watching Big Brother episodes online or streaming the feeds with a Paramount+ subscription start to get antsy for a Houseguest's safety in Season 28 and beyond, rest assured, backup is off-camera. Also, if Julie's there and it's the live show, she made it clear to me she has no problem going in there and setting people straight herself:

If Julie Chen Moonves went sprinting into the Big Brother house to stop a fight, it might just go down as one of the best reality television moments of all time. Hopefully, though, we never have to see that happen. Overall, however, it is comforting as a fan to know that there is a plan in place for just about every contingency imaginable.

Season 28 is leaning into the eras of past seasons of the show, which means we'll see icons from the past appear in episodes. I'd love to see both Xavier and Kyland, who did eventually privately bury the hatchet after the very public confrontation, again. It might even be funny to have them on and pretend to fight again, if only to see how the Houseguests might react.

As for tensions in the house, the Big Brother Season 28 cast seems pretty friendly at the moment. There is the usual amount of snide comments and backstabbing, but hey, that's the nature of the beast. I'm just hoping it leads to a little more action, because so far, this cast is a little too passive.

Big Brother airs on CBS on Sundays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays at 8:00 p.m. ET unless otherwise noted ahead of time. Tune in to see who ends up winning next week's HOH, and how they might shake up the game in a way that, hopefully, won't require security to step in.

Warning! The following contains spoilers from the Big Brother Season 28 live feeds as of Wednesday, July 15th. Stream the feeds with a Paramount+ subscription, and read at your own risk!

Dee Valladares' Week 1 Head of Household reign is almost at an end, which means the first eviction of Big Brother Season 28 is imminent. With the results of the veto competition forcing her to put up a fourth Houseguest for nomination, it seemed clear who was going home. Of course, plans can always change in this game, and it seems the targeting is shifting just ahead of the vote.

CinemaBlend is watching Big Brother online, and I'm glued to the live feeds via my Paramount+ subscription. While it seemed like Ashley Trail was going to walk out the door on Thursday with little argument from the house, we have our first change of heart, as Dee started making moves Tuesday evening.

Amy Was The House Target, But Dee Is Pushing For Yash Or Taylor

Dee originally made it clear she wanted Amy out of the house but, late on Tuesday night, began to question if that was the right move. The HOH decided that Ashley is actually good for her game and, if she's wanting safety heading into Week 2, it's good to have allies.

As a result, she's using her two main alliances, The Crossovers (Rick Devens, Angela Murray, Barrett Pfeiffer, and Drew Campbell) and The Red Corner (Kamu Kirk, Haley Thogmartin, and Chuk Anyanwu), to ensure Ashley lives to see another week. Assuming just those people vote the way she wants, Ashley will be safe if she doesn't win the BB Blockbuster. Bad news for Taylor and Yash, who don't seem to know they're in danger if they lose the Blockbuster.

Being "Inconsequential" Has Saved Ashley...This Time

Dee is letting Kamu take the lead in thinking it's his idea to save Ashley, but the overall logic in keeping her over Yash or Taylor is simple. Ashley is "inconsequential" to the game at this point, having yet to form a solid alliance with anyone in the house. Yash and Taylor are forming bonds with others, so it makes more sense for the two afformentioned alliances to target them rather than someone who isn't a threat.

Being the outsider in the early game of Big Brother doesn't always work out, as some casts decide to pick off those people so they can all relax and settle into the game. This time around, it worked in Ashley's favor that she doesn't have any solid group she's working with, whether she's aware of it or not.

Of course, she will need to find her people eventually, because being the outsider only works for so long. JC Monduix from Season 20 is the only recent Houseguest I can think of who successfully operated as an outsider most of the game and, even then, he was an unofficial member of the dominant "Level Six" alliance toward its end. Ashley could survive as a reliable vote for either growing alliance, but it's going to take her realizing she's essentially a free agent up for grabs in these early weeks. We'll see if she catches on but, for now, it's looking like she's safe.

Big Brother continues on the 2026 TV schedule with new episodes on CBS on Wednesday and Thursday at 8:00 p.m. ET. Right now, I'm curious to see what will happen if Ashley wins the BB Blockbuster, and who the house would be more apt to keep between Taylor and Yash.

Most of the reality competition show chatter right now is centered on Big Brother and more specifically, the casting of Survivor favorites Dee Valladares and Rick Devens on 28. Their surprise inclusion in the cast, along with BB legend Angela Murray has added a really fun and chaotic twist so far, but it turns out Dee and Rick aren’t the only two Survivor alums returning to television. One of Dee’s fellow castaways from 45 is about to get her chance, and it’s about freakin time.

Survivor 45 is best remembered for Dee’s pretty consistent domination throughout the season (and Emily Flippen greatness), but it’s also remembered by hardcore fans as a season of missed opportunities for two players who seemed to have really high upside: Kaleb and Kellie. They both had strong social games and looked good strategically but wound up being the first two members of the jury. They’re both consistently mentioned by fans as ideal returning candidates, but it looks like Kellie is about to get her shot on another reality show first.

FOX announced this week that it’s bringing back the game show 99 To Beat in the Fall to pair with breakout favorite The Floor, and rumors are swirling about some deep cut reality characters that are being brought back. Kellie Nalbandian has consistently been part of those rumors, and some of her friends, including the aforementioned Dee, have commented on social media about how excited they are to see her play. That’s enough for me to assume this is happening, and I am fired up about it.

If you haven’t watched 99 To Beat yet, you’re missing out. It sounds like the dumbest show in the entire world, but it’s an absolute blast. It follows 100 contestants who compete in a series of really simple tasks. One of them might be threading a needle and sewing two things together. One of them might be dropping a quarter into a shot glass inside a fish bowl.

Whoever finishes last is eliminated, and everyone else moves forward to the next task until eventually, there’s only one person left who wins the grand prize. Once you get a few challenges in, everyone starts taking it really, really seriously, and it leads to desperation, a lot of crying and even the occasional medical emergency. It needs a few minor tweaks, but the spirit of the show is fantastic.

During the first season, a bunch of reality show veterans participated including Survivor Queen Sandra Diaz-Twine and former winner Danni Boatwright, as well as Challenge favorite Cara Maria Sorbello and Big Brother’s Tommy Bracco. Kellie will reportedly be joined by other reality TV alum including Quinn from Big Brother and Daya Betty from Drag Race.

99 To Beat will officially return in late September. There’s no point in speculating how Kellie will do because there’s so much chance involved, but as a fan of her Survivor run, I hope we’re at least going to see a deep run and a lot of confessionals. Until then, we can all watch Dee dominate Big Brother and maybe, just maybe give us a little entertainment with a showmance.

Anyone who spends a lot of time watching the Big Brother live feeds will tell you that things are typically pretty quiet during the morning hours, particularly if you're watching from the east coast. The houseguests are on Pacific time, and many of them sleep late, so it was a surprise to me when I saw that something chaotic had happened before the lights even came on in the Big Brother house.

No game-related spoilers from the Big Brother live feeds ahead! You can read all about who won the Veto in Mick's breakdown if that's what you're looking for.

Is it the best idea to load up a bunch of champagne glasses onto a tray while standing in a dark kitchen? Maybe not, but that's what Taylor was apparently doing on the feeds this morning, until the whole tray came crashing down. Check it out below:

Listen, I'm as clumsy as they come. So clumsy, in fact, that I wouldn't even attempt to put more than one -- maybe two -- champagne flutes on a tray before trying to carry it anywhere. Taylor is clearly more confident in her balance, however, and it unfortunately led to the floor being covered in broken pieces of the glasses. But I can also fully relate to her standing there for six solid seconds. I couldn't tell you what she was thinking in those moments, but if that were me, you'd be witnessing my brain simultaneously trying to process what just happened, registering immediate, excruciating regret for the attempt, and also trying to figure out how I was going to get out of the kitchen amidst a minefield of broken glass. This would all be followed by thoughts about how I was going to clean up the mess and whether or not I just woke up half the house. It's a lot for first thing in the morning.

Her getting mad at Big Brother for turning on the lights was the icing on this hilariously chaotic cake. If the sound of the glasses breaking didn't wake people up, the lights surely would.

If you're wondering why Taylor seemed to be preparing to serve drinks so early in the morning, my guess is that it was part of the plan to celebrate LaTrice's birthday. I doubt there's champagne available (or enough for the whole house), but maybe she was planning to serve something else in the glasses to kick off the celebration. LaLa's birthday festivities are already underway on the feeds today, but flutes of juice, water or protein shake are likely off the menu now.

Of course, the feed-watchers are having fun reacting to the mishap:

• "Her just standing frozen after 😭😭😭 wtf was she even trying to do"  
• "IM CRYINNGGGG THE WAY SHE JUST STOOD THERE GAGGED" 
• "I think production turned the lights on because Taylor obviously couldn't see and to make sure she didn't hurt herself but this is very hilarious"
• "Yallllll she was trying to make mimosas for Lala bday 😭😭" 

If you're interested in learning more about how to watch Big Brother and the live feeds, past episodes and the feeds are available with a Paramount+ subscription. In addition to getting to see catastrophes like this happen in realtime (well, on a slight delay, technically), you can also keep an eye on game updates, awkward moments, who's targeting who, and what new showmances might be blooming.

Big Brother Season 28 is off to a rocking start, and Dee Valladares may find more than just strong allies during her Week 1 HOH reign. Rome Seymour and Lyric Medeiros may have the spotlight for now, thanks to their budding showmance and "boner" talk. However, it looks like yet another romance is brewing between Dee and Barrett Pfeiffer.

Those watching Big Brother live feeds with their Paramount+ subscription may already know, but there's been some real romantic tension brewing between Dee and Barrett the past few days. Here's what we're seeing, and what may have Dee distracted from the less-than-ideal results of the Week 1 veto competition.

What Dee And Barrett Have Said About Each Other

The Sunday, July 12th episode of BB dropped the first clue that a showmance between Dee and Barrett was possible, as the latter confessed he had a "crush" on the recently revealed mystery Houseguest. For those who need a reminder, here's what Barrett said in the diary room regarding Dee:

Barrett has eyes for the Survivor winner and Season 50 cast member, and it would appear he's not the only one. Here's what Dee had to say about Barrett when talking to the cameras on the live feeds (via Tooms):

Live feeders have also noticed the two touching each other's knees during game talk, and there was some additional flirtation happening in the backyard when they were tossing bean bags back and forth. It could just be they're being super friendly, but the more I see, the more I'm convinced it's only a matter of time before we see a full-blown romance blossom between these two.

I'm Fully On Board With This, Both As A Showmance And Final 2

I'm a sucker for a showmance but, beyond that, I'm a sucker for a smart showmance. I think the only element keeping Barrett and Dee apart right now is the fact that they know it's not great for their games to be openly making eyes at each other and seen as a duo. They both understand how reality TV works, and both want to win Big Brother.

I think there's a way for this showmance to work and become a dangerous alliance in this game as they pick apart their opponents. Granted, it's only Week 1 and, while Dee is thriving right now, it's easy to look like you're controlling the game when you're HOH. Still, I think a strong ally like Barrett will only help her and, hopefully, they continue to explore that and find ways to complement each other's games. Of all the Big Brother alliances formed by the cast in Season 28, this is my favorite duo by far.

Big Brother continues on CBS with new episodes on Wednesday and Thursday, both starting at 8:00 p.m. ET. I'll be watching to see if we get a "showmance" edit for Dee and Barrett, though it may be a little too soon to pull the trigger on that right now.

Most of the fan talk around Big Brother 28 so far has been about Survivor veterans Dee and Rick Devens, as well as returning BB favorite Angela. Arguably the second most popular topic of conversation, however, has been about the showmance between Lyric and Rome, which got really serious, really quickly. The two met like a week ago, and they’re already talking about continuing their relationship on the outside.

Much to the confusion, annoyance and fascination of their fellow houseguests and fans who have figured out how to watch the live feeds, they’re also not being shy about public displays of affection. They’ve been sleeping in the same bed, baby-talking and even making out on the hammock outside. The live feeds caught that last part and clearly so did producers. They paged Rome to the Diary Room mid-kissing, and the way he got up and walked off seemed hilariously familiar to a lot of fans. Check out the clip…

Whether it’s because he’s hunched over or because he’s clawing at his shorts or because he’s moving slowly, a lot of viewers are convinced he’s fighting off an erection. Comments under the post referred to it as his “boner walk” or hilariously mentioned they’ve done that walk themselves before. In conversations under other related posts, fans have pointed out that this isn’t even the first time this season that Rome has been accused of getting an erection during an encounter with Lyric.

There was a previous incident in which the two of them were heavily flirting on a shared bed in a common room after he accused her of following him around. Fans thought they noticed something in his pants, and the video was humorously passed around on social media. Then later, during an entirely separate conversation, he fiddled with himself and told Lyric the production microphone had accidentally gotten “wrapped around (his) johnson.”

I’m not sure any of this is a good strategy for winning Big Brother, but it’s definitely a good strategy for keeping the fanbase entertained. Rome and Lyric’s budding relationship has been a constant source of amusement since the live feeds turned on over the weekend. Fans have cropped videos of Rome calling himself Romeo and her Juliet. They’ve cropped videos of her saying she’s going to let him win if they make the Final 2. They’ve cropped videos of them changing sleeping positions and him talking about how he lifted weights in front of her to first try and get her attention.

Fortunately, despite all their shenanigans, Rome and Lyric seem to be in a pretty good position. They’re both friendly with most of the people in the house, and neither one of them has been the subject of many negative conversations or been put on the block, except for all the mild annoyance related to their constant PDA and baby talk conversations. I'm sure that'll get old at some point.

You can check out new episodes of Big Brother, which has officially hit the release schedule, on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays on CBS. You can also check out the companion show Big Brother: Unlocked, which airs on alternating Fridays, and now includes Jerry O'Connell.

Warning! The following contains spoilers from the Big Brother live feeds as of Sunday, July 12th. Stream the episode with a Paramount+ subscription, and read at your own risk!

We're midway through Week 1 of Big Brother Season 28, and it's already off to a promising start. Dee Valladares, the final mystery Houseguest, won the Week 1 Head of Household and got to work trying to use her skills as a Survivor winner to try and take control of the game.

Dee nominated Yash Patel, Mallory Aurichio, and Taylor Brown for eviction. Of course, one of the two could save themselves by winning the veto competition or by convincing the winner to remove them with the nomination block. CinemaBlend, as always, is watching Big Brother's live feeds, and now that the results of the first veto are here, I'm happy to say we're in for an exciting week!

Mallory Won The Week 1 Veto

Mallory scored a big win for herself in Week 1, successfully preventing what seemed to be an assured eviction. It's so hard to convince other new and unfamiliar cast members to remove somebody from the block during the early days, so she basically needed to win this competition to keep herself from going home. I'm curious to see if she'll be able to find some ground and gain some protection in the coming weeks, or if we'll continue to see her as a recurring target on the block.

Dee Already Has A Plan For Renom, And A Target

As of Sunday afternoon, Dee has pretty consistently told others she plans to nominate Ashley Trail when Mallory pulls herself off the block. While she'll be at risk for eviction, she's not the intended target. For now, it sounds like Yash will be the person Dee is pushing for eviction, assuming all goes to plan.

Of course, with the BB Blockbuster, Yash could also save himself and make the house decide between Ashley and Taylor. As it stands, it seems like Dee would push for Taylor to stay over Ashley, but there's no word on how the rest of the house feels about that. Ideally for both women, it would be ideal if one of them wins the Blockbuster, and Yash can be sent home.

It feels like Yash is in a bad spot, but there's still plenty of time for him to rally for support, or for another Houseguest to dig their own grave. Who knows, maybe someone on slop will fly off the handle, and Dee's plans could change completely. I'm also not ruling out the time travel twist negating an eviction, though I doubt we'd see that happen in the first week.

Big Brother continues with new episodes on CBS on Sundays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays at 8:00 p.m. ET. I'm eager to see which of the nominated Houseguests steps up in these days leading up to eviction, and possibly flips the script that we see coming together post-veto.

Rick Devens is one of the most chaotic players in the history of Survivor. Between finding real hidden immunity idols, planting fake hidden immunity idols and lying about what advantages he may or may not have, he played harder and weirder than his fellow castaways during both of his seasons. Big Brother producers are hoping they’ll get that same outside the box weirdness from him this summer, but unfortunately, there’s one problem with that.

During the refurbished Big Brother Unlocked, Devens said during an interview that producers told him he isn’t allowed to make up his own advantages. Unlike Survivor, there are rules on Big Brother that prevent contestants from manipulating their fellow players, at least when it comes to production directives. That guardrail is staying in place this season, despite Devens’ presence. In fact, Executive Producer Rich Meehan made that very clear during an interview with Entertainment Weekly when Devens’ outrageous history came up…

This article isn’t long enough to rundown Devens’ entire shady history with rule-bending on Survivor, but I’ll give one specific example to illustrate what I’m talking about. During Survivor 50 at the beginning of the season, he took materials he found around the beach, wrapped them up in a pocket square and planted the package inside the Tribal Council set.

Weeks later, when he thought he was at risk of going home, he told everyone he found a clue to an idol that would keep him safe but hadn’t been able to retrieve it. He then got up, tore apart the set and grabbed the package he left to the absolute shock of the other castaways. He easily survived the night’s vote, as well as several more during a deep run.

I would love to see an alternate universe where Rick is allowed to lie to everyone and says he has an advantage that lets him put four people on the Block or some such nonsense. That’s not going to happen, but I’m hopeful he’ll still find a way to do a few really unexpected things. That’s certainly what production is hoping for. Here’s another quote from Meehan…

As of now, Rick is still playing it pretty low key in the house. If the live feeds are any indication, he’s built up a lot of strong relationships already, and he looks like he’s in a pretty good position with most of the houseguests, apart from Jason who is skeptical of him and the other reality show veterans like Dee and Angela. I suspect he’ll continue to blend and try not to get too crazy for a few weeks, but if at any point he starts to feel his back against the wall, that’s when we might see something really wacky, even if he’s been partially handcuffed by producers.

You can follow along all season, as we'll be covering everything going on in the house, from early season spoilers to late game strategy.

Warning! The following contains spoilers from the Week 1 Big Brother Head of Household competition. Be sure to tune into the show with your Paramount+ subscription, and read at your own risk!

Big Brother Season 28 is officially underway on the 2026 TV schedule, and we've already got some spoilers ahead of the live feeds starting. Thanks to a longtime BB insider, we now feel relatively certain we know the identity of the Week 1 Head of Household, who also turned out to be the final mystery Houseguest.

As those who watched the premiere may know, only the mystery Houseguests were allowed to compete in the Week 1 HOH competition. This means it was between "two-time Survivor loser" Rick Devens, Season 26 Houseguest Angela Murray and Rachel Reilly. Well, at least it included Rachel Reilly for a minute, until she was pushed into a volcano by a dinosaur.

At the end of the first episode, we were told she would be replaced by another mystery reality tv legend, and now we know who that is thanks to @Hamsterwatch.

Survivor's Dee Valladares Is The Last Mystery Houseguest And The Week 1 HOH

Big Brother went big for its final mystery Houseguest, and snagged Survivor Season 45 winner and Season 50 competitor Dee Valladares as its final Houseguest. Dee then competed against Rick and Angela for the HOH, and reportedly ended up winning the Week 1 HOH competition.

There are no details on what the competition is yet at this time, but a chance we could learn about it on the upcoming episode of BB: Unlocked. I'll be tuning in because I'm curious to see how the show changes with Jerry O'Connell as a host, but also because the live feeds will switch on immediately after.

How Will Dee Run Her Week 1 HOH?

If she's planning to try to win Big Brother like she did Survivor, expect to see Dee try to get in tight with at least three other Houseguests and attempt to run the game with a majority alliance. I think Rick and Angela would be obvious allies as the other vets in the game, but given Angela's wild card status and propensity for outbursts, she may look for a more reliable ally.

If we're looking at other people Dee might align with in the Big Brother Season 28 cast, I think another move would be to get in with the three players who just won safety in their respective competitions. Chuk Anyanwu, Rome Seymour, and Jason De Puy cannot be nominated this week, so I think she'd be smart to take advantage of that and try to align with some of the newbies to shield herself.

By the time the live feeds switch on, we should have explicit confirmation Dee won the HOH competition, as well as who all she nominated for eviction. Remember, per the new rules, Dee will have to nominate three Houseguests, and then if one of them wins the veto, a fourth. Also, thanks to the BB Blockbuster, only one of those three is guaranteed to leave this week, so she'll need all the help she can get from allies come Week 2.

I can't wait to see how it all shakes out, and psyched that Sunday's Big Brother episode on CBS is also a 90-minute special. Tune in at 8 p.m. ET to see what Dee decides to do, and get a look at the Have-Not room and see how it measures up to the awful ones of the past.

The 2026 TV schedule has finally revealed Big Brother Season 28's premiere date, and it wouldn't be the start of the season without one more vague hint from Julie Chen Moonves. The host did an interview about the house and how the Lazy Susans in the kitchen are more important this season than we may assume.

Julie gave a house tour to CBS Mornings in a new video, where she also dropped the reveal that all is not as it appears when it comes to those two spiral discs on the roundtable. Here's what she had to say specifically:

It's wild to see Julie show more personality than her typical "ChenBot" persona on Big Brother, but I digress. She revealed ahead of the premiere that the Lazy Susans seen below are part of the season's Time Trip twist, but I'm not exactly sure we can figure out how based on what we've seen so far:

Fortunately, as someone who has previously already clocked an item that could have some relevance in the BB 28 house, I have some theories. Here's what I'm thinking so far, though, as always, I'll defer to the motto that we should always "expect the unexpected."

Food Challenges Are Coming Back

Lazy Susans on a table, in my mind, are often a place where food is placed. We also know that Big Brother Season 28's big theme involves time travel, so maybe a long-gone element from early seasons is making a comeback! Could we possibly see Food Challenges make a big return?

For the uninitiated, Food Challenges were a weekly competition in which the Houseguests had to play a game that dictated which groceries they'd receive for the week. Because not every item was guaranteed, there'd be times when they'd hit the jackpot and get a full buffet of items, and other times when they'd get all bread and veggies with no meat. Of all the ways Big Brother could nod at the past, I'd love to see this twist return the most.

Slop Items Will Rotate Week To Week

Slop is such a hot-button issue in recent seasons of Big Brother, with fans complaining it rarely has a meaningful impact on the season. Either we make slop interesting again, or do away with it, and while there are those on the site who prefer the latter, I think the show should consider shaking things up.

I think back to Season 14 that allowed viewers to vote on two items that the Have-Nots could have outside of slop. Or, maybe just give them other wild stuff to live on, like a week on anchovies and bananas. I think that would at least create more discussion and increase slop's relevance. Oh, the slop items would be displayed on the Lazy Susan, which is where it fits into this discussion.

The Key Wheel Is Coming Back

I want to preface this by saying that I don't believe this is the case, but because enough people want it to return, I'll manifest it. Maybe, just maybe, the Lazy Susans are meant for a key wheel to be placed on, and we're finally going to see the nomination ceremony unfold like it used to in the old days.

Ultimately, we have no idea how the Lazy Susans will play into Big Brother, and who knows just how relevant they are to Season 28. It's Julie's job to be the hype woman for the franchise, and for all we know, the way it relates to the twist is that they spin when the house goes "back in time" and revisits previous eras. Let's not forget how kooky this show gets; that could legitimately be all they do.

With the new Houseguests having moved in on Tuesday, I'm all the more eager to see the live feeds start after Big Brother: Unlocked on Friday. I'm dying to see who is getting along, who already had a blowout fight, and which Houseguest might've gotten removed before the first eviction ever started. This season is sure to be great, even if the Lazy Susans don't end up being as significant as advertised.

Big Brother Season 28 kicks off on CBS on Thursday, July 9th at 8:00 p.m. ET. Get ready for the 90-minute premiere and all sorts of fun over the next three months as we watch the reality series crown its next winner!

It’s been a little over twenty years since The Amazing Race won the first Emmy for Outstanding Reality-Competition Program, and in the time since, the Television Academy has steadily added more awards to honor the great work being done in the reality space. Given the popularity and staying power of the genre, those honors have been well deserved, but there’s still one huge omission the Television Academy needs to fix.

Producers, hosts, casting departments, cinematographers, costume designers and more working professionals are now eligible to win dedicated categories, but the actual people we tune into these shows to watch still aren’t eligible to win anything at the Emmys. That’s a problem, and it’s also a huge missed opportunity. We need a category that’s for Best Reality Competition Contestant And/ Or Cast Member, and we need it as soon as possible.

Imagine an alternate universe in which Survivor legends like Boston Rob, Parvati Shallow, Sandra Diaz-Twine and Cirie Fields were Emmy nominees or even winners. Imagine a world in which Big Brother favorites like Rachel Reilly, Dan Gheesling and Taylor Hale could brag forever about being recognized by the Academy. Imagine if standouts from Drag Race, Top Chef, Amazing Race, American Idol, Love Island, The Traitors and other competitions were eligible to do more than just win the show.

And that’s doubly true for the stars of more traditional reality shows. The Real Housewives are the most obvious example. Nene Leakes, Lisa Vanderpump, Teresa Giudice and so many others have turned millions of people into passionate and dedicated fans. They’re fantastic at what they do and deserve the chance to be honored in the same way as the stars of more traditional scripted shows. How much drama and intrigue and fun would have been created by some of these women being put head-to-head in the same Emmy category? I’d watch a multiple episode arc of that every season.

I’m sure there are any number of practical reasons why this hasn’t happened. I’m sure there are issues with union vs non union performers. I’m sure there are issues with feeling like these personalities are supposed to be “real people” and not professionals working on a show. I’m sure it would be awkward for voters to try and figure out how to compare Tom Sandoval to Rick Devens and Bob The Drag Queen.

I get that it’s complicated, but the Emmys are about honoring people doing great work in television. Clearly, the Television Academy has decided the reality genre is worth celebrating and is here to stay. I agree. Now it’s time to start celebrating the actual people we’re watching each season. With all due respect to hosts, it’s the actual contestants who make or break a season. Assumedly, that’s why, back in 2017, the Academy officially added Outstanding Casting For A Reality Program. Now it’s time to do the same for the contestants and cast members.

If it were up to me, I’d add four categories and do Best Male Star In A Reality Show, Best Female Star In A Reality Show, Best Male Competitor In A Competition Show and Best Female Competitor In A Competition Show. Honestly though, I’d settle for just one that more generally honors the stars in the entire Reality-Competition space. They’ve collectively earned their moment. Now it’s time we give it to them.

Big Brother Season 28 is coming to the 2026 TV schedule, and we now know some, but not all, of the Houseguests participating. As host Julie Chen Moonves teased during the "Broveal," more names will be announced during the premiere. Now, I have a lot of questions.

Before getting to those, however, let's get to the meat and potatoes. Here are some of the people who are competing, including one you might've already seen with a Paramount+ subscription, and some new faces you'll no doubt be obsessed with months from now. Take a look:

Of course, a picture can only say so much, so here are the ages, occupations, and cities of each announced Houseguest:

• Ashley Trail - 24, Bartender, Chicago, Illinois
• Barrett Pfeiffer - 27, Jumbotron Engineer, Austin, Texas
• Chuk Anyanwu - 27, Supply Chain Analyst, Dallas, Texas
• Drew Campbell- 22, Beast Games/Surgical Dental Assistant, Temecula, California
• Haley Thogmartin - 29, Telemedicine Executive, Wildwood, Missouri
• Jason De Puy - 35, RuPaul's Drag Race, West Hollywood, California
• Kamuela “Kamu” Kirk - 32, MMA Fighter, Phoenix, Arizona
• LaTrice Verrett - 57, Boutique Salesperson, Maplewood, NJ
• Lyric Medeiros - 25, American Idol/Lawyer, Honolulu, Hawaii
• Mallory Aurichio - 24, Rocket Scientist, Township of Washington, NJ
• Melody Morris - 24, Corporate Game Show Host, Maricopa, AZ
• Rome Seymour - 28, Pickleball Coach, Delray Beach, FL
• Taylor Brown - 27, Elementary School Counselor, Deerfield Beach, FL
• Yash Patel - 24, Financial Analyst, Monroe Township, NJ

As mentioned, Jason De Puy was on RuPaul's Drag Race, and fans may know them as their drag persona, Salina EsTitties. Another notable is Lyric Medeiros, who appeared on ABC's version of American Idol back in Season 21. That's two former reality stars, which confirms the rumor about returnees, but what does this mean for the unannounced Houseguests?

How Many More Houseguests Will Be Announced?

Fourteen Houseguests in a Big Brother season is not unheard of, but Big Brother has already confirmed that more names will be announced. The question is how many we should expect, considering the record for most Houseguests in a season is currently 17. Assuming that record isn't broken, would this mean we should only expect three more people?

The roundtable in the press photo of the Big Brother house has 15 seats, and of course the HOH stands during nominations. That has me thinking we'll have 16 Houseguests, but there could always be some twist tied to the theme that allows for more Houseguests to be ineligible for nomination or something of that nature. My mind is literally racing thinking of all the possibilities.

Are Returning Reality Stars Still On The Table?

There have been plenty of rumors about Big Brother Season 28 featuring returning Houseguests, as well as reality stars from other CBS shows. I'm not saying they're all accurate, though there were people who said previously that Salina EsTitties would be part of this season a while back. We've also seen rumors that former Survivor players could participate, as well as people from The Challenge and The Amazing Race.

We've also heard that former BB Houseguest Angela Murray is part of the returning cast and might be the only representative of the past this season. I'm not going to be thrilled if that's the case, but suffice it to say I'll be very interested to see just how many mystery Houseguests are introduced, and if there's a chance BB: Unlocked's fan vote plays a factor.

Hopefully, we have all the answers by Thursday, when Big Brother kicks off on CBS with a 90-minute premiere. Until then, I'm spiraling and continuing to expect the unexpected while we wait for more clues and reveals.

Big Brother Season 28 is keeping the surprises coming ahead of its arrival on the 2026 TV schedule. We have new news that the cast reveal is imminent, and what's more, the CBS reality series is offering another way to watch live feeds without the use of a Paramount+ subscription. So what's going on, and how is YouTube involved?

A new release from Big Brother has confirmed the cast reveal will be coming on Tuesday, July 7th at 5 p.m. ET. In an unprecedented Big Brother: Broveal, however, the new cast will be revealed via a video hosted by Julie Chen Moonves, as she also gives a tour of the Season 28 house. Additionally, the live feeds will be available on YouTube, though it'll be a bit different for those used to using Paramount+ or the ad-supported option on Pluto TV.

YouTube Will Feature Big Brother's Live Feeds (But There's A Catch)

For the first time, YouTube will be a new home for Big Brother Season 28's live feeds. There is a catch, however, in that these feeds will only be available for a limited time. Users will be able to immediately access them after episodes of the show as well as the new and improved Big Brother: Unlocked. They'll only be available for a limited time, however, so anyone who gets hooked will eventually need to get Paramount+ or Pluto TV.

The interesting part of this is that it says the feeds will go live after every episode of Big Brother. As someone who lives in the Eastern Time Zone, I'm used to the live feeds being down on Thursdays until the live-eviction episode airs on the West Coast. Could this mean YouTube will have immediate access to the feeds on Thursdays? If so, I would love that, but we'll have to see if that's the case.

I'm Hype For A Cast Reveal Video, And Hope It Continues In Future Seasons

I do have to say that while I'm used to the usual method of the cast list being released in a post, I'm totally on board with the idea of seeing it in a more produced fashion. It helps build hype before the premiere, which will just be a little over forty-eight hours later on CBS.

Right now, my only disappointment is that we didn't get to see a live move-in, and that we'll see an edited rundown of the opening hours of Houseguests joining Big Brother Season 28. The good news is we already have confirmation we'll be seeing the live feeds after the first episode of BB: Unlocked on Friday, which is better than waiting all the way until Sunday when the veto competition is finished. I know many fans don't care, but as someone who loves the live feeds, this is important!

Almost all surprises for this season are revealed, but I hope the final video will give us what remains. In addition to the cast, we still have yet to see the Have-Not room, as well as the HOH bedroom. I always love to see how the Have-Not room stacks up against the past bad ones, and given we've waited so long, I have to think this one could be a doozy.

As mentioned, tune in for the Big Brother Season 28 cast on Tuesday, July 7th at 5:00 p.m. ET. Then we have the 90-minute premiere on CBS on July 9th, and the game will be officially underway!

With just days before Big Brother Season 28 moves in its Houseguests and the season premiere hits the 2026 TV schedule, a new rumor has me feeling all distraught. While it was initially rumored this season would feature returning players from past seasons, a notable insider is hinting there may only be one former Houseguest coming back, and not even an ideal competitor.

This whole thing started when rumors on X started that the split house theory between "veterans and newbies" was accurate, but not in the way some assumed. Instead, it was speculated that reality stars from other shows like Survivor and The Amazing Race would be part of the veteran cast, and that only one person would be a true returning Houseguest from Big Brother. This was seemingly confirmed by noted insider Hamsterwatch, who said the following when asked how many "returnees" they were expecting. They wrote:

One returning Big Brother Houseguest isn't the end of the world, and we've seen it before. Unfortunately, it's the person it likely is that has me beside myself if this rumor is true, as mounting evidence suggests it's Season 26 Houseguest Angela Murray.

Big Brother Bringing Angela Murray As Its Sole Returning Houseguest Feels Like A Big Mistake

Assuming the Houseguests saying Angela is definitely in sequester are correct, I can't believe Big Brother would select her as the sole returnee to represent past seasons. As mentioned, we've seen this before, with Rachel Reilly's return being the latest example. In fact, this has happened quite a few times, with additional opportunities to play given to Houseguests who either fell just short of winning, or stood a good chance of doing so.

The problem is, Angela was never even close to winning, nor was she known for being exceptionally good at any one part of Big Brother. She was known for starting drama, to the point there was heavy speculation she was a plant put in by CBS to spice things up rather than actually win.

There's a laundry list of Houseguests who should've gotten that call before her, and it'll be super discouraging to see her representing the past of Big Brother, especially in a season that may draw newcomers of different fandoms. I like Angela and appreciated her time on Season 26, but if she's the sole returnee this season, that's just going to aggravate me because there were more deserving people who could've made more of the opportunity.

A House Split Between Returning Houseguests And Newbies Is Interesting, I'm Not So Sure About Reality Stars Vs. Newbies

When we first thought Big Brother Season 28 would feature an even split between returning Houseguests and newcomers, I was intrigued. I was excited to see how the house would divide, and which Houseguests would integrate with newbies and who would ultimately rise to the top in the end.

I'm far less intrigued by the idea that the cast is split between newcomers and reality stars plus Angela Murray. To me, that's basically an entirely new cast, plus someone who didn't have a solid grasp on the game the last time she played.

To me, personally, it doesn't sound like it makes for a compelling season. That feels like a problem, presumably if the goal of bringing in other reality stars would be to get a fresh set of people using a Paramount+ subscription to watch the live streams. Then again, I'm speaking as a diehard BB fan with little interest in seeing Survivor or other alums from reality shows compete on the show, compared to people I actually know.

Big Brother premieres on CBS on Thursday, July 9th at 8:00 p.m. ET. I'm hoping the cast reveal puts all these rumors to rest, and I selfishly hope we don't end up seeing what is currently rumored.

We’re just days away from the season premiere of Big Brother 28, and we’re all guzzling down rumors like the slop punishment just ended. This season’s theme is time travel, and it’s being widely speculated that we’re going to see the return of some Big Brother legends, as well as stars from other reality shows. Survivor is the crossover franchise being discussed the most, and few names have been thrown around more aggressively than that of Tyson Apostol. Let the record show, however, that he is claiming he wants no part of that.

The former winner did his weekly appearance on the Rob Has A Podcast network a few days ago, and to say he poured cold water on the rumors would be understating what happened. Not only did he deny he was going on the show, he unloaded on the entire Big Brother franchise. He said he’s been very open in the past about how much he hates it and how much he hates the “annoying Big Brother energy” many of the houseguests have. Here’s a portion of his quote…

Now, you’re probably thinking this little rant put an end to the Big Brother rumors, but you would be mistaken. Apostol has a bit of a wacky sense of humor. He once said he went on The Challenge because he knew other Survivor players were hoping to get invites, and he wanted to make them jealous. He’s not exactly someone who is honest about what’s going on all the time.

Just as there’s a history of dunking on Big Brother, there’s also a history of saying one thing and doing the exact opposite. He’s been on non-Survivor reality shows in the past, and it would not be a shock to see him show up in the Big Brother house this summer, even after this middle finger.

That being said, I’m not really sure Big Brother producers share Tyson’s unusual sense of humor. I’m not sure they would enjoy bringing on someone who just publicly ripped their show. Also, even if they did, I’m pretty sure Tyson is telling the truth. I don’t think he wants to go on Big Brother because I really do get the sense that he hates it. I don’t think he’s been doing some long-term bit to fool people.

The fun thing about this Big Brother season, however, is that we all get to speculate about what might be coming. Whether it’s Tyson or some other legend, it seems like we are going to get fun Survivor representation on the show, and I’m sure we are going to get many of the biggest names in Big Brother history back in some capacity. I can’t wait to see all the surprises, and I can’t wait to speculate with fans the entire time.

Big Brother premieres on Thursday July 9th on CBS. Fans can also follow the show via live feeds on the currently discounted Paramount+, which will start on the 10th.

I've been watching a lot of past Big Brother seasons lately, in anticipation of Big Brother Season 28. One strong opinion about a certain twist in the game has resurfaced in me with vigor, and I need to talk about it. We recently learned that Season 28 will be themed around a "time trip." So... maybe this would be the perfect season to leave the Big Brother Slop punishment in the past?

Big Brother is a notoriously unserious show. Amidst their efforts to send one houseguest packing each week, these housebound contestants are subjected to a range of ridiculous scenarios and punishments. They're slimed during competitions and made to wear goofy themed costumes, to name a couple of examples.

Fans know and expect regular doses of absurdity from the long-running CBS series, and we wouldn't want it any other way. Slop, on the other hand, isn't fun or funny or exciting. The houseguests seem to hate it, which I know is the point, but I also don't know a single fan who cares about this particular punishment, at least, not in any kind of positive way.

Slop looks like oatmeal, but based on complaints about it from the houseguests, it sounds like it doesn't actually taste like oatmeal, nor does it have the same texture. Prior to Season 7, the food punishment each season was to restrict the impacted houseguests' diet to peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. Slop was introduced during Big Brother All Stars, in 2006, and has remained the food punishment each season since. In 2011, the Have Not twist was introduced, adding an uncomfortable bedroom and cold showers to the slop punishment for the three or four affected houseguests each week.

Have Nots do have a limited number of other options (pickles, some spices and condiments, protein powder, etc.) to supplement their diets, but slop is their main food source for the week. It seems like every season, houseguests complain about how being on slop makes them feel. Whether it's lack of energy, gastrointestinal discomfort or just feeling super hungry because they're not eating the slop, it certainly seems to serve its presumed purpose of putting have nots at a disadvantage. Yet, I can't remember the last time anything slop-related was entertaining on the live feeds or in the episodes. It's just a thing that gets forced on a few houseguests each week until the Have Not punishment ends for the season.

To be clear, I'm not saying they should completely get rid of the Have Not room or punishment. I appreciate the creativity that goes into designing that room, particularly when the design relates (in some dreary, creepy or otherwise negative way) to the theme of the house. Plus, it disrupts the usual sleeping arrangements from week to week, which can have an impact on the social dynamics of the game. Keep the Have Not twist if you want, let's just lose the slop requirement, or change it to something that gives the houseguests more options to get enough to eat to be their usual selves.

I'm not sure what the substitution to slop should be. Maybe it's some other limitation on the Have Nots' diet that still allows them to get enough basic nutrients throughout the week. At the very least, maybe there's an alternate punishment to slop that houseguests can choose. Meaning, if they want to eat normal food for the day, they have to take some other punishment or restriction.

As 2026 marks twenty years since Slop was first introduced, I think it's high time Big Brother does away with it, or finds a way to change up the food restriction to make it interesting, and preferably doesn't leave the affected houseguests down for the count for days.

Big Brother Season 28 kicks off on the 2026 TV schedule on July 9th, with the live feeds starting the day after. You'll be able to watch the feeds and catch up on past episodes with a Paramount+ subscription.

Big Brother Season 28's premiere date is rapidly approaching on the 2026 TV schedule, but that's not soon enough for its most dedicated fans. It's a good thing, then, that CBS was kind enough to give CinemaBlend and others a first look at the house for this season, and it confirms the heavily speculated theme. I'm a big fan, and I think I spot one detail that may tell us more than what we've been told.

Get ready for a trek across time, because the BB Time Trip is taking Houseguests on a journey across different eras. Take a look at the gallery below, which features a design inspired by various decades of the past and future:

Unfortunately, we don't get to see the HOH Room or Have-Not Room yet, but what's been shared so far is awesome. If I had to make any guesses, I'd say the HOH room is probably some like lavish royal suite, and the Have-Not room will be some Neolithic Stone Age theme where Houseguests are forced to sleep on stone slabs. If the latter is true, that may rank up there with one of the worst Have-Not rooms of all time!

It's all very cool, but there's one additional detail that sticks out to me. And, right now, I think it provides another hint regarding what fans will see when they're streaming those live feeds (using a Paramount+ subscription). Let's talk about it and hope that the popular speculation of returning houseguests was accurate as well!

A Lightbox May Tell Us What Themes To Expect Each Week

While watching a video showing the rooms of the house in more detail, I couldn't help but notice a lightbox on the wall that highlighted specific eras. For those who missed it, check out the image below and see how it highlights Ancient Egypt, Y2K, Medieval Times, the Wild West, the Jurassic Era, the 1980s, the 23rd Century, and the Summer of Love:

I'm not sure each section can be lit individually, but I wonder if this prop will signal to Houseguests which week they're in. For example, if they're in Ancient Egypt, the games that week might be themed around that era, and the punishment might include a plague of some sort or a "Pharaoh's curse."

Another possibility is that this is just for decoration. It's certainly a possibility as it's in the futuristic-themed room, so this could be a prop to hint the room is like a time machine. As my past in-depth house reveals show, sometimes these details mean everything, and other times they mean nothing. I guess we'll all have to wait and find out together!

Big Brother Season 28 kicks off on Thursday, July 9th on CBS with a 90-minute premiere! Be sure to clear your schedule, because Big Brother: Unlocked returns the next evening, with the live feeds premiering soon after!

Big Brother: Unlocked is returning to the 2026 TV schedule, and it's adding a notable celebrity superfan to the panel. Jerry O'Connell will be added to the panel alongside former Big Brother winners Taylor Hale and Derrick Levasseur, as they break down all the goings-on of Season 28. It's news that I'm psyched to hear, and honestly, it has me more invested in the series than ever.

While I'm usually watching Big Brother's live feeds with my Paramount+ subscription, I did occasionally tune into Big Brother: Unlocked when they had someone that I liked, or a big-name celebrity like James Gunn. O'Connell is someone who checks off both boxes for me, and I think he'll provide a big boost to the budding recap show.

Jerry O'Connell Adds Decades Of On-Camera Experience To BB: Unlocked

Taylor and Derrick did a solid enough job in their inaugural season of Big Brother: Unlocked, but I think adding an established television host like Jerry O'Connell will add a lot to the overall product. He was a co-host on the daytime series The Talk for years before its cancellation, and also hosts the game show version of Pictionary. BB fans may also remember he filled in for Julie Chen Moonves when she contracted COVID and was unable to appear in one episode in Season 26.

He's also an entertainer, and anyone who's seen his movies, shows, panels, or podcast appearances knows this. He may not be able to speak to the experience of playing Big Brother like Taylor and Derrick can, but he's more than capable of steering a show in a direction that could make it more entertaining and engaging for its audience.

BB: Unlocked Features A New "Fan Vote" That Will Impact The Season

Jerry O'Connell joining Big Brother: Unlocked is exciting, as is the new voting feature that will debut during the premiere episode. CBS announced a "new interactive fan vote" that will have a major impact on the game, which sounds very interesting. It also appears BB: Unlocked will feature a live-studio audience, which may also factor into this new twist.

So it sounds like if viewers want to have an impact on Season 28 of Big Brother, they're going to need to tune into BB: Unlocked. I'm certainly curious about this whole voting thing, and if it ties in at all to the theme and twist of Season 28, or has anything to do with returning houseguests.

In any case, if the goal in hiring on Jerry O'Connell and adding a fan vote was to get me more invested in BB: Unlocked, mission accomplished. I'm afraid I'm going to have to cancel more plans than I previously thought, and double-check that my Paramount+ subscription is up to date ahead of the big premiere!

Tune in for the premiere of Big Brother: Unlocked, which will air on CBS on Friday, July 10th at 8:00 p.m. ET. Of course, the Season 28 premiere will happen the day before, and then there's another episode on Sunday! I might as well cancel my plans for the entire weekend at this point, and I'm not mad about it.

Big Brother Season 28's premiere date is coming up on the 2026 TV schedule, and while we still have no idea who is involved or whether we'll get returning Houseguests, we now know when to expect the live feeds. It's looking like we won't have to wait to watch the Houseguests around the clock with my Paramount+ subscription as long as I thought, but I do have mixed feelings.

Thanks to a promo from Pluto TV, we now know that the Big Brother live feeds will kick off on Friday, July 10th at 9:00 p.m. ET (via @BBigBrotherBuzz). In short, it's not immediately after the premiere, but it is much sooner than I and many others speculated. Still, I have so many other questions now.

Big Brother Season 28's Live Feeds Begin One Day After The First Part Of The Premiere

Big Brother kicks off with a 90-Minute premiere on Thursday, July 9th, which means the live feeds will turn on just a little under a full day after the season begins. Ideally, I'd love to see them turn on shortly after the Thursday premiere airs on the West Coast, as we've seen in previous seasons.

Ultimately, however, I'm fine with only waiting a day on the live feeds. The first days of the feeds are so vital for fans to see if they want the full context of which Houseguests are aligned at the start, and all the drama that surfaces in the opening moments. While we will likely miss the aftermath of the nominees being chosen, we'll have the feeds by the time the veto competition starts. Assuming, of course, that the theme and twist don't change the rules, and that's not happening in the first week.

Also, are we ever going to learn why Big Brother was testing a livestream for the show on YouTube? Maybe we're finally getting a jury house camera, in preparation for a Battle Back? I can only hope.

What Does This Mean For Sundays?

What's extra interesting about how Big Brother intends to roll out the live feeds for Season 28 is that Julie Chen Moonves has already hyped that the next episode after the premiere, which will air on Sunday, will be a huge and exciting episode (via TVInsider). It was because of that that many assumed the live feeds would not start until Sunday, as turning on live feeds could spoil the surprise of what's on the way.

For example, if Big Brother Season 28 is featuring some of the returning Houseguests we've seen rumored and they weren't revealed until Sunday's episode, people who watched the live feeds would already know they're involved. While not everyone watches the live feeds, those who do often tend to share spoilers on social media, so word would even reach the casual fans pretty fast unless they were living under a rock.

All this to say, we're still largely in the dark as of writing for what Big Brother Season 28 will be about. I would expect, however, that within the next couple of days we'll get a house reveal and confirmation about how the twists will work and what the names of participating Houseguests are. At least, I hope that's the case, because I'm trying to get my fantasy league for BB started!

As mentioned, Big Brother returns to CBS with Season 28 on Thursday, July 9th at 8:00 p.m. ET. Hopefully, we'll have more answers by then, but as Julie Chen Moonves likes to say, "Expect the unexpected!"

After weeks of speculation about Big Brother Season 28's theme and twist, we may have confirmation thanks to a leak from a foreign Paramount+ site. It looks like fans were on the money when they guessed we'd get returning Houseguests, as this coming season on the 2026 TV schedule will supposedly honor the past in a way I (along with other fans) really hope is legit.

While CBS remains quiet on the theme, the Chinese WeChat page for Paramount+ reportedly posted a purported synopsis for Big Brother Season 28 early. Check out the premise below, which hints at returning legends, revisiting past twists, and exploring "eras" of BB (via: @MiaRevengeee):

"Time Trip" sounds like the type of Big Brother season fans have wanted for years, in which past seasons of the show return in big ways. More importantly, this synopsis would suggest that legends of the game are seemingly rejoining the fun. To that point, recent rumors even suggested Season 15's Elissa Reilly Slater could return alongside other alums.

Fans had a lot to say about these reported details, as plenty of responses are floating around on X. Check some of them out:

• What if the returning legends have to compete in a game to enter and stay in the BB house?? - @unknownboy405
• Oh, I just know I'm gonna be accidentally calling this theme the Time Warp all season long. - @fast_benjamin
• Anytime I see 'change the game,' or anything related I just assume production is ready to really interfere - @MrBranman
• Wowwwwwwwowwww omggggg time capsule sounds crazy - @b1ggestbrother
• I hope we get at least 4 from each era - @NotoriousFOP

As usual, the synopsis doesn't tell the whole story, meaning we'll have to wait until Big Brother starts to find out exactly how the past will be honored. Maybe it means we'll be seeing some of the worst Have-Not rooms return, or we'll finally get them to switch from slop back to peanut butter and jelly sandwiches.

I'm also curious how many returnees we can expect. A vague post from Julie Chen Moonves had people speculating that Season 28 will feature eight returnees and eight newcomers, which could be cool. I'd certainly like that more than just a few returnees, and we'd have a better shot at seeing a returning player win.

While we don't know if this synopsis is 100% legit, it only deepens the mystery of what's to expect in BB Season 28. We have no idea who might be returning, what twists will be used or why the show was testing a livestream on YouTube not that long ago. As always, all that's left to expect is the unexpected, though it does seem we may now have a vague idea of what's on the way!

I'm so ready for Big Brother Season 28's premiere, which hits CBS on July 9th. Now that it seems we have an idea of what to expect, I guess we need to start looking to see which Houseguests are dropping off social media in the weeks leading up!

Big Brother Season 28's premiere date is rapidly approaching on the 2026 TV schedule, and wild things are happening we can't explain. Specifically, a livestream test has gone up on the site's official YouTube account, and it has some wondering if the live feeds are going to be available on another platform.

An unlisted video on the official Big Brother channel is in the midst of testing a livestream that, as of writing, has been going on for over 17 hours. It's a curious thing, considering we already have access to live feeds with a Paramount+ subscription, and on Pluto TV as well. Given that, I have an alternate theory that would both elevate the BB experience that makes more sense than putting the live feeds on yet another platform.

Big Brother Might Be Partnering With Content Creators And Former Houseguests For Live Feed Watch Parties

Big Brother fans want returning Houseguests and have been speculating that Season 28 will feature everyone from Season 15's Elissa Reilly to Season 23's Derek Xiao. As I keep reminding people every time I post a rumor related to it, CBS has not confirmed that this season will feature returning Houseguests. How could CBS possibly appease fans this season if they end up giving us a bunch of unknowns rather than former Houseguests?

My guess would be they'll be attempting to do what other reality fan sites have done for a while, and attempt to create a live-feed watchalong page with former Houseguests hosting. Many Houseguests are comfortable livestreaming on both Twitch and other platforms, and could be tapped to participate in a stream in which viewers watch them watch the live feeds. Honestly, they could still do this even if returning Houseguests are in the season, so I think it's a possibility either way.

Why Big Brother Adding Live Feeds To YouTube Doesn't Make Sense To Me

While it's totally possible Paramount+ is looking to add the live feeds to yet another platform, I'm not sure that makes sense. Even if people don't want to pay for a subscription to the streaming platform, the ad-supported option on Pluto TV works great, and is absolutely free. Networks like making money, so it just doesn't make sense to further dilute potential profit by creating a third place for people to tune in.

The good news is that, with the Big Brother premiere just around the corner, we won't have to wait long for answers. I do hope that there are some quality-of-life improvements coming to the live feeds ahead of Season 28, as we've taken a step back in recent years. The removal of the "flashback" feature was a big blow to the live feed crowd, who now have to watch around the clock to catch every moment. So it would be great if that returned.

I would also love live feeds to be available on Night 1 after the premiere, as the first week of the game is so vital to see when it comes to figuring out Houseguest dynamics and why some people get along, and others don't.

We'll see what's going on once Big Brother premieres over on CBS on July 9th. As much as I'm loving the speculation leading up to Season 28, I can't wait until we have some confirmation about what's on the way and finally get into this season!

There have been plenty of rumors about Big Brother Season 28 ever since it was suggested this year would feature several returning Houseguests. Fans are keeping a close eye on what former players are up to as the premiere date approaches on the 2026 TV schedule, and it looks like there's reason to believe Elissa Reilly Slater is coming back to play.

The news comes from a blind item making rounds on Twitter in which an anonymous source hinted Elissa is coming back to Big Brother for the first time since Season 15. Here's what it says (via: @RachelsHOHKey):

As far as "blind item" rumors go, it's pretty easy to decipher who is being talked about here. Elissa joined the show one season after her sister Rachel Reilly's iconic win in Season 14, and Season 15 is without a doubt still Big Brother's most controversial season. Additionally, fans are well aware Rachel came up short in her return for Season 27, so assuming this rumor is legit, there's no denying Elissa is the person in question.

As usual, some fans are getting hype and ready for her and other fan favorites to return, and I have to be the downer to say take this with a grain of salt. To start, we don't even know for sure there will be returnees this season, despite the clues being dropped to suggest that. Any longtime fan will point out that people guess it'll be a season of returnees literally every year, and former Houseguests certainly take advantage of the speculation to boost their social platforms at times. That said, I love to theorize with the best of them, so here's my argument that Elissa is indeed headed back to Big Brother.

Elissa's Been Active On Social Media, But Not So Fast

Once rumors popped up regarding Elissa being on social media, many people pointed out that she hadn't posted on X in close to a week. That said, I personally saw a story shared to her Instagram Stories less than a day ago before it was deleted. It's possible that Story was scheduled to post automatically before she went in sequester, which has to be happening soon. There's also the possibility that Elissa isn't in Big Brother Season 28 and she shared the post herself!

There's also a third option, and that would be that her sister Rachel Reilly, or someone else, is running social media for her. When Rachel returned last season, her husband and former Houseguest Brendon Villegas logged into her accounts and pretended to be her to throw people off the trail. If Elissa is in BB and had the foresight to ask someone to do the same thing, that would be such a great callback.

Elissa Would Not Be The Only Season 15 Alumni Returning To Television

Despite honoring its past in previous seasons, Big Brother has done its best not to acknowledge Season 15. While controversies seem to happen in just about every season, the series was put in the spotlight that season when several Houseguests made racist remarks and personal attacks toward one another. A disclaimer was added ahead of episodes to warn viewers, and some Houseguests lost their jobs after the season was over.

It's curious that Elissa is being rumored to return now, but she's not the only Season 15 alum plotting a return to television. Aaryn Williams (formerly Gries), who was responsible for many racist remarks, is reportedly filming for the upcoming Bravo series Secrets, Lies, Texas Wives.

If Aaryn can find her way back to reality television after her stint on Big Brother, I can hardly blame CBS for deciding it will now acknowledge Season 15 again. It's still available to stream with a Paramount+ subscription, though I warn people who watch, it can be triggering. Still, it'd be worth a watch of a few episodes just to see Elissa in action and get a sense of why fans love her so much for those unfamiliar.

Big Brother Season 28 is premiering on CBS on July 9th with a 90-minute premiere, so hopefully all our questions are answered by then. Fortunately, we only have a couple of weeks left to wait before we can put all the speculation to rest!

As July inches closer, we're getting nearer to the point where we should expect more details about what's coming for Big Brother Season 28 when it arrives on the 2026 TV schedule. Personally, I'm deep into a rewatch binge of recent seasons, as that's how I like to get warmed up for what will become my annual summer-long obsession.

Between the live feeds and the numerous weekly episodes, my Paramount+ subscription gets the most use when Big Brother's new season gets going. While I'm all set with my own subscription, if you're not signed up for the platform, now is a good time to add it, as there's a great deal going on right now.

There are a couple of ways to get this limited-time deal, which gives you Paramount+ for $.99 per month for the first two months, after which the price shifts to the usual monthly rate. The first is directly through Paramount+'s website.

Alternately, you can sign up for Paramount+ as an add-on to your Prime Video subscription.

As a Big Brother fan, Paramount+ is a must for me. Not only do I love having access to the live feeds and the ability to revisit past episodes, but the Premium plan also gives me easy access to my local CBS station, which means I can watch the episodes as they air (rather than waiting for them to be streaming). So if that's a thing that matters to you and you don't have access to CBS through cable, antenna, or a live TV streaming platform, just something to keep in mind while you're choosing which plan you want.

Big Brother Season 28 arrives on CBS on July 9, just a couple of weeks from now. While details about the theme, cast (possible returning houseguests?!) and inevitable game twists have yet to be revealed, it's just a matter of time before we learn how accurate the rumors and theories about this season really are.

If obsessing over every update about the new season isn't enough to satisfy your Big Brother craving, you can always do what I'm doing and watch old seasons. Of course, Big Brother isn't the only thing available on Paramount+. The streaming service is home to other reality TV shows (like Survivor), not to mention dramas (Dutton Ranch, Tulsa King) and comedy series (Ghosts, South Park), and plenty of movies (Scream 7, Top Gun: Maverick).

Paramount+ isn't the only streaming deal going on right now. With Amazon Prime Day right around the corner, there's an abundance of streaming deals already up and running, including a great deal for MGM+, and one for Apple TV, if you have a hankering for some of their fantastic original shows.

Big Brother Season 28's premiere date is rapidly approaching on the 2026 TV schedule, which means CBS is hyping viewers up with promos reminding them to tune in for the 90-minute premiere. As fans hunt for clues about what this season's theme and big twist are, I'm convinced I know how "eras" and past Houseguests factor in.

While it's not always the case, Big Brother promos have occasionally dropped teases about what the upcoming season is about. This brings us to the latest ad for the CBS reality series, which features a quick flash of BB logos past and present. Take a look below:

Zingbot is cool, but that's not what I'm focused on here. I find it interesting that Big Brother's latest promo features a quick rotating evolution of the show's logo over the years. Is it just fancy VFX or a clue? I think it's the latter, and now I feel like I have a good idea about what this season's theme and twist could be.

The Throwback Logos Feel Like Further Evidence We Have Returning Houseguests Playing

We've been speculating for a couple of weeks now that Big Brother Season 28 will feature returning Houseguests, thanks to a cryptic post by host Julie Chen Moonves, as well as the press release for this season removing "all-new" ahead of Houseguests, which was standard in previous releases. Now, with these throwback logos, I feel more confident than ever that we're going to see people from the past, though we've only been able to rule out a few names thus far.

Other people online have pointed to Big Brother using a lot of past footage from previous seasons in its promos, but I don't read into that a lot. To start, it's not like they can use footage from the upcoming season, as it hasn't started yet. Additionally, we've seen that done plenty in the past, though I will admit there does seem to be an intentional effort to use footage from multiple past seasons rather than more current ones.

I Think The Logos Hint That Big Brother Will Do An "Eras" Season

When it comes to themes, Big Brother likes to try to draw from pop culture when it can. Season 26 leaned heavily into AI, for example, and while that might've been more relevant for Season 28, I think we're getting a season tied to "eras."

Yes, Taylor Swift has impacted another facet of pop culture, though I don't think we're getting a season dedicated to her specifically. Instead, I think Big Brother will explore its "eras" and call back to the past through certain weeks in the season.

Maybe this means that slop will revert to peanut butter and jelly sandwiches for a couple of weeks, or that the dripping water endurance competition from Season 10 will return. The possibilities are endless, and while I can't say with 100% certainty the theme is "Eras," it's the best guess I've got so far!

Big Brother Season 28 kicks off on July 9th with a 90-minute premiere on CBS and on streaming for those with a Paramount+ subscription. Tune in to see what all these teases amount to, and whether we're going to get returning Houseguests this season or not.

Big Brother Season 28 is less than a month away, and amidst widespread rumors that it'll be a season featuring returning Houseguests, it looks like we can rule two out. With the CBS reality series primed for its return to the 2026 TV schedule on July 9th, it seems more likely than not that we won't be seeing Season 23's Tiffany Mitchell or BB10 winner Dan Gheesling in the mix.

While Big Brother fans tune into the live feeds with a Paramount+ subscription, they'll also need to keep an eye out for Mitchell and Gheesling on NBC's Destination X. EW reports the series is back for Season 2, and they're part of the next cast of reality TV stars that will travel the world and compete in challenges for a chance at $250,000. It's not as much as a Big Brother winner makes, but given the timing, I'm not sure that's an issue for them anyway.

Why Tiffany And Dan's Involvement In Destination X Would Presumably Kill Them Showing Up In Big Brother Season 28

While we don't know when Destination X Season 2 started filming, word was out the crew was filming in Prague around May 18th (via PragueReporter.com. Provided the reality series films like its UK counterpart, it takes a little over a month to film a full season, per Yahoo. A month from that date, Tiffany Mitchell and Dan Gheesling would have to basically get home from filming just to jump into sequester for Big Brother Season 28.

It's also worth noting that Big Brother doesn't like its Houseguests appearing on its show while appearing on other reality shows. A would-be Houseguest, Marvin Achi, was going to be in Season 24, but was replaced last minute after a previously recorded appearance of him on America's Got Talent aired on NBC (via Reality Blurred). Given that Season 2 of Destination X isn't airing until 2027, I'm not confident this would be an issue, but the announcement alone could be a factor in neither getting invited.

While I doubt most Big Brother fans assumed two-time player Dan Gheesling would play the game a third time, it's no secret that Tiffany Mitchell has been traveling the reality television circuit and has openly talked about playing again. It'd be a shame if she isn't a part of the first major comeback of former Houseguests returning to Big Brother, though we have no guarantee she's not, or even that there will be returning Houseguests.

We're Still Waiting On Confirmation Big Brother Season 28 Will Feature Returnees

Big Brother has yet to confirm that Season 28 will feature returning Houseguests, but fans have latched onto clues that point to that conclusion. Julie Chen seemingly dropped a hint about it on social media, and the press release excluded the phrase "all-new Houseguests" despite specifically pointing it out in previous season press releases.

The rumor has Big Brother fans tracking the movements of all former Houseguests and trying to figure out the list of returnees before it's officially revealed. At this point, there's going to be some disappointed people if there aren't returning Houseguests this season, so I hope the CBS reality series has that factored into its plans.

In the meantime, it's exciting that Big Brother stars continue to populate the casts of other reality shows. I'll be rooting for Tiffany Mitchell and Dan Gheesling on Destination X, and seeing if they can put the same skills they're known for in BB and The Traitors to work in this show.

As mentioned, Big Brother is back on CBS beginning July 9th with a 90-minute premiere. I always love speculating on the series, but soon I'm going to need some confirmed news to keep me from losing my mind as we inch closer to Season 28.

Big Brother Season 28's premiere date is rapidly approaching, and as I wait for its arrival on the 2026 TV schedule, I'm thinking about twists. That's mainly because I've been watching classic seasons of BB to prepare, and it has me thinking I'd love to see the Battle Back competition return this year.

We've seen BB make massive strides in the game with new twists like the BB Blockbuster, and I think it can happen with the long-running Battle Back. I think if the producers can make similar tweaks to this, it could improve the game in a dramatic way.

How Big Brother Could Improve The Battle Back Competition

In theory, the Battle Back grants a player who exited early in the game a second chance to re-enter Big Brother and win it all. Of course, as anyone who has watched the show for years has seen, it rarely plays out that way.

In execution, Houseguests sometimes return having been out of the game for weeks, and things have advanced so much they're scrambling to catch up on all they missed. As for the other Houseguests, are they more apt to flip their weeks-long plans for someone who they had no idea would return, or will they just vote them out? If you don't know the answer, I assure you your best guess of what happens will save you the time it takes to fire up that Paramount+ subscription.

So how does Big Brother fix this problem? To start, I think the Battle Back winner needs some type of immunity. Getting back in the game is a feat, yes, but worthless on its own. A returning Houseguest needs two weeks off the block to get back into the game. Whether that's giving them immunity or some other incentive for Houseguests to keep them around, it would make a tremendous difference. It sounds extreme, but if we want these people to have a shot to win Big Brother, they need more than they have.

What I Don't Want From A Battle Back

I do think that Big Brother attempted to solve the Battle Back in Season 25 with its zombie week. For those who didn't watch, Jared Fields and Cameron Hardin received a chance to re-enter the house shortly after being eliminated in the Double Eviction. At the end of the week, they competed in a challenge to decide which of them stayed and which was truly evicted.

The twist was a flop and resulted in a massive lull where no one was evicted for a time. While I would love the Battle Back to return in some form, I can confidently say that was the worst way to execute it.

All this to say, I'm not sure what the fix is for the Battle Back, but I do hope Big Brother has an idea. It would be amazing to see a Houseguest get evicted and end up returning to win it all, but as it stands, the cards are too stacked against them. Give them just a slight leg up, and Houseguests a reason to keep them around, and it should work out.

Big Brother Season 28 is set to kick off on CBS on July 9th. Tune in for the premiere on the network or with a Paramount+ subscription, and be prepared for what should be the television event of the summer.

We're just a little over a month out from Big Brother's return to the 2026 TV schedule, and Season 24 winner Taylor Hale is getting people excited! The host of BB: Unlocked, which will return this summer, just shared her top pick of whom she'd like to see play in a hypothetical returnee season, and it's none other than Michael Bruner! And, yes, I 100% agree with Hale in wanting Bruner to return!

Hale name-dropped Bruner in a since-deleted Instagram Stories post, which was shared by @TheBigBroTea on X. Michael was on Season 24 with Taylor, which was the same season on which she became the first Black woman to win the flagship series. As for why I think Bruner would be a great choice for a returnee season, there are a few reasons for that.

Why I'd Love To See Michael Bruner Return To Big Brother

Big Brother Season 24 is all about Taylor Hale, which makes sense, considering her bullying controversy put her in the spotlight. Taylor deserved her win, without question but, if you asked me who played the best game that season, it was Michael Bruner. Michael was a power player in the game and won so many competitions that he broke Janelle Pierzina's record for wins in a single season. Theoretically, he could bring that same level of competitiveness to a new season, which would be awesome.

Also, just to note, Michael might've kept winning in Season 24 had a malfunctioning rope not broken during the veto that saw him ousted from the house as part of a double eviction. Ultimately, Michael's record-setting run was short-lived, as Jag Bains ended up surpassing his record-setting accolades in Season 25.

I'd like to think that in a season with the BB Blockbuster, Michael would've been unstoppable and have maybe won it all, but we can't be sure until he actually returns for another season of Big Brother. If nothing else, he could have another iconic exit, which still makes me laugh when I see it pop up on social media. So, all in all, Bruner could inject a lot of energy into a new season and could even spark some entertaining drama.

Will Big Brother Season 28 Feature Returnees?

Taylor's recent comments on a returnee season aren't coming out of thin air. Plenty of fans are speculating that Big Brother Season 28 will feature returning Houseguests, with Julie Chen Moonves' latest post being considered a hint that it's happening.

It isn't wild to think Big Brother would bring back returning players, especially given that last season brought back Season 13 winner Rachel Reilly. Generally, the Reality TV medium seems to be trending toward re-using reality stars for other shows, with The Traitors and other popular properties being comprised of reality veterans. CBS has also leaned into this recently, as evidenced by a season of The Amazing Race with all former Big Brother Houseguests.

In addition to that, the past five seasons of Big Brother have featured some incredible Houseguests. Seeing any of those former contestants again would be a treat, though I'm ultimately leaning toward the theory that there will be eight returnees, which would account for half the cast of a standard season. Newbies vs. vets? Sign me up, especially if Michael Bruner is part of it.

Big Brother's Season 28 premiere hits CBS on July 9th at 8:00 p.m ET. Given how the show's promotion normally operates, fans will likely know ahead of time whether this will be a returnee season or not. So keep those eyes peeled for updates on that front!

It's that time of year again for me as a Big Brother fan. With summer so close I can smell it, my anticipation for the Big Brother Season 28 premiere is heightened to the point where only rewatches of former seasons will satisfy me until the new season arrives on the 2026 TV schedule. After rewatching a few seasons so far, there's one twist I'm fed up with and needs to never return -- eliminating players without a traditional nomination and vote.

This terrible twist certainly doesn't happen every season, but it was revitalized just last season when Big Brother legend Rachel Reilly was eliminated on a hamster wheel. I'm not here to rant about that specific nightmare right now, but it was on my mind when I rewatched Season 18 and saw Glenn Garcia sent out on Day 2 after a series of competitions. There was no vote to determine his exit; he just narrowly lost a competition that determined his elimination.

In Season 19, Cameron Heard was eliminated on Day 1, also after a series of competitions. Technically, he did get voted out, but it wasn't the normal process (he ended up one of three people on the block after half the house was saved by friendship bracelets that Paul handed out, and the remaining people competed for safety).

In Big Brother Season 21, David Alexander was among the four houseguests who were "banished," which ultimately led to his elimination on Day 1 in Season 21. In all of those seasons, there was some kind of battle-back twist that might have returned them to the game, but none of the eliminated people won their way back.

I know these weren't the first houseguests sent out without going through the usual nomination, Veto and voting process. I could never forget Jodi Rollins' exit in Big Brother Season 14, and I have a vague recollection of the first eviction(s) in Big Brother 9 being a twist-situation, but my memory of that season is fuzzy. The point I'm getting to is, Big Brother has done an elimination twist before, including one as recently as last season, and it has never been entertaining or satisfying.

I can't say I was devastated when any of the mentioned early eliminations happened, since we barely got the chance to get to know them when it happened. Still, what is the point of bringing someone into the game just to have them sent out without really getting to play? "Expect the unexpected," I know, but it seems like a massive waste for a twist that really never lands.

I get that there's a high-stakes element to this kind of twist that creates suspense in the moment, as the houseguests scramble not to be the one sent out, but it's such a fleeting bit of excitement, and I don't think the outcome has ever been so exciting and entertaining to warrant ending a player's game. At best, we'll be relieved the people we're rooting for most are safe, and at worst, well... see Season 27.

I appreciate that Big Brother has to change things up each season to keep the players on their toes and the viewers on the edges of our seats. I have no doubt that it's not an easy job and chances have to be taken. With that said, if a twist's outcome ranges from neutral to terrible when tried in the past, maybe don't do it anymore?

I'll just add, when it comes to the hamster wheel twist from last season, I don't actually hate a competition that involves each player choosing who goes next, with a ticking clock involved and some kind of big stakes to that -- Head of Household, a secret power, a punishment, whatever. I do think the Reindeer Games competition has potential to work in a traditional season of Big Brother, just not for a houseguest's elimination as a result.

In the meantime, after last season's surprise elimination competition resulted in Rachel Reilly leaving the house, I do hope Big Brother officially retires these kinds of scenarios. The outcome hasn't been worth the gamble.

Big Brother Season 28 is just around the corner, much to my excitement. Of course, there are still plenty of details that have yet to be divulged. Ahead of its arrival on the 2026 TV schedule, series host Julie Chen Moonves is doing her usual vague posting and potentially hinting at what to expect. The host dropped a post on social media that seemed to hint that former Houseguests are returning to the latest season, and I'm very excited by the possibility!

In past seasons, viewers have seen Chen Moonves hint at both the theme and twists of a season via cryptic posts on social media. For instance, before Season 26, she made posts with AI before it was revealed that such technology be a major theme of the season. Now, ahead of Season 28 she's shared a GIF with former Houseguests, and fans can't help but speculate that we'll get eight returning Houseguests this season. Take a look:

The logic here is that Julie Chen Moonves shared eight emojis, along with a GIF that featured a bunch of former Houseguests. Now, take this with a grain of salt, because it's not like she can share future footage of a Big Brother season that hasn't aired yet. If this rumor is true, however, here's why I'd be thrilled, and why I'm more apt to believe than not that returning Houseguests are on the table for Big Brother Season 28.

Why Eight Returning Houseguests Would Have Me Hyped

If Big Brother is indeed planning for eight returning Houseguests this season, I'm absolutely on board. To start, that would mean that 50% of the players in the house would be returning contestants, and that would help prevent the in-house strategy of immediately targeting former players. It could even encourage the house to split between early 8-person alliances, as each side tries to get the upper hand on the numbers. Of course, those who want to win Big Brother know alliances must be made on varying sides and that they must work secretly from the shadows while the dominos fall.

The idea of eight returning players is also exciting, because it would give BB the feel of an all-star season, without it being a fully all-star cast. Season 22 left a bad taste in the mouths of a lot of die-hard fans, but we've had so many great cast members since then. I'd love to see several former Houseguests from Season 23 and on play again and, while I got that with a recent season of The Amazing Race, it's not as fun as seeing them compete in the Big Brother house.

This Isn't The First Hint Fans Have Gotten That Former Big Brother Houseguests Could Be In Season 28

Chen Moonves' post is just the latest hint that Season 28 will feature returning Houseguests. When the press release for the latest season rolled out, many noted that it merely referred to the contestants as "Houseguests" rather than "all-new Houseguests," as it had in the previous two seasons.

New Houseguests, returnees, or whatever is around the corner, I'm hyped for Big Brother Season 28, though I hope this theory proves to be true. Also, I'm especially curious to see what's on tap for the live feeds, as I'll be accessing those frequently using a Paramount+ subscription. Here's hoping this former Houseguests rumor pans out, because I'm already thinking about all the past favorites I'd love to see back in the house!

On that note, it's also possible this may be the final season in the iconic house used for production. The studio lot its located on is up for sale, and CinemaBlend reported back in April that Netflix is looking to purchase the lot. So if this is the last season with the modern BB house, shouldn't we send it out with a bang with classic players?

Big Brother Season 28 premieres on CBS on Thursday, July 9th at 8:00 p.m. ET. Be ready for a night full of surprises and, of course, check in with CinemaBlend all season as we report on what's happening in the house!

It seems like CBS may finally pull the trigger on a special that pits Survivor and Big Brother stars against each other, according to a new rumor. While we don't know if this will be a one-off planned for the 2026 TV schedule or something saved for those with a Paramount+ subscription, word is circulating fast that a lot of familiar faces are gathering for a new game show.

Prominent insider accounts like @TheBigBroTea reported that BB Season 24 winner Taylor Hale and Season 27's Keanu Soto were in Portugal at the same time. While there were brief rumors that the duo was dating, insider @realitytv_fan claimed on their Instagram story that CBS is filming something there with alumni of Big Brother and Survivor:

There are a bunch of names floating around about which former Survivor or Big Brother players are participating, and little to confirm it. On the Survivor side, I've seen claims from @SpinnerTea that Cirie Fields is participating, as well as Survivor 49 and 50 breakout Rizo Velovic. CBS has not confirmed any of this, but given it seems like something is in the process of filming, that's not particularly odd.

It's also not surprising that it seems like CBS could be pulling the trigger on a Survivor vs. Big Brother game show, as fans of both have pushed for something like this for decades.

In general, I feel like CBS could be taking a page out of The Traitors' playbook and finding more ways to bring stars of its various reality shows together beyond competitions like The Challenge. The Amazing Race recently did a full season with former Big Brother cast members, and BB featured Cirie, a Survivor legend, in Season 25. However, I'm dying for a program that truly brings the two shows together.

So far, this rumored show doesn't sound like the Big Brother/Survivor hybrid series that I had in mind, but I'll take it. Ultimately, I'm just happy we're getting more chances to see these reality stars on television, as there are only so many seasons of The Traitors, Love Island, and The Challenge to go around. I'm excited to see what becomes of this project, assuming the rumors are true and CBS is cooking up a new reality show for its viewers to enjoy.

Right now, the only thing we know for sure is that Big Brother Season 28 is headed to CBS on Thursday, July 9th. Tune in for the 90-minute premiere, and be sure to check out the episode schedule so you don't miss a single moment.

I don’t think anyone would argue the last season of The Amazing Race was a fairly big departure from previous seasons. This mostly had to do with the format, which featured teams of Big Brother players and a loved one competing against one another for the winning million dollar prize. The previous CBS stars were all very aware of the cameras and how they wanted to come off, but mostly, it was really interesting to see reality stars from one game play another, and to see those fandoms collide. So, why doesn’t the show mix things up more often?

Apparently, There Is A Reason

I'd love to see a season of The Amazing Race that mimics what The Traitors has done for those with a Peacock subscription. While we've gotten some celebs on the reality competition series, I’ve honestly always wondered why it hasn't brought in more famous or semi-famous people. I do know it can be hard to get celebrities on the show in general, as Will Forte and Val Kilmer long wanted to team up for the show before his death in 2025. Scheduling was the major issue for the pair.

In an interview with Page Six, host Phil Keoghan basically confirmed scheduling was also the main problem with an all-celebrity season.

However, there would be several ways to remedy that. I can notably think of two:

• Do a shorter season (tighter windows would mean greater availability).
• Do fewer locations (this goes along with a shorter season and could be like the family season of the series, which took place in North America only, requiring less lengthy travel).

As it turns out, Phil is no dummy and has thought of this. He also explained what would need to happen if there would be a bigger, bolder celebrity lineup down the line.

I mean, c’mon Phil, Sydney Sweeney and Mike White want to team up. Let’s make that happen.

We Have Seen Some Celebrities On The Amazing Race Before

The Amazing Race has always been a place for semi-famous names to crop up. The White Lotus creator Mike White’s popped up. Fellow Survivor alum Boston Rob and Amber Mariano have showed up. Professional athletes have appeared from NFL teams, hockey teams and more, including paired teams like Cedric Ceballos and Shawn Marion or DeAngelo Williams and Gary Barnidge. There was also a whole season of influencers before the show tried the Big Brother season.

There’s also been a faction of people who are famous now who broke out on TAR. That includes names like Stassi Schroeder, who competed with her family back in Season 8. Or Natalie and Nadiya Anderson, who competed on the Phil Koeghan-led show before transitioning to Jeff Probst’s Survivor. Contestants flipping from Survivor to Race and vice versa feels pretty natural at this point.

Phil did also mention the “real people” seasons have anecdotally seemed more popular, but I’d argue a mix of a little bit of everything is better. It can be helpful to have some known faces during early episodes of shows. It’s easier to get to know teams in some ways. Mostly, though, I like it when TAR changes things up. I wish we had more seasons with All-Star or other returning characters. I’d also maybe like to see a mash-up where former teammates compete, but with a new partner from another team. Phil has said a season where the first-elimated teams came back would be the “worst” disaster, so we probably shouldn’t go that route.

Still, variety is the spice of life, and I wouldn’t mind giving some famous faces a go at a race around the world. Or, if Phil Keoghan is right, a race around one easy-to-navigate-in-a-short-amount-of-time continent.

Big Brother Season 28 is on its way to the 2026 TV schedule, and it wouldn't be preseason without fans worrying about the live feeds. Surprisingly, however, the drama this time doesn't involve needing a Paramount+ subscription or having CBS at all, but rather some new limits rolling out on X.

X recently announced a litany of changes for unverified or nonpaying users on the platform, which has some BB fans worried ahead of its return. The social media site has long been a haven for fans to share everything from their reactions to episodes to stay up to date on the live feeds while they work, but such feedback could change this coming season.

How X's Changes Could Impact Big Brother Live Feed Updates

As it stands right now, unverified users on X will only be able to post/reply fifty times. Those who pay for premium won't have those same restraints, but many popular recap accounts, like @BB_Updates, are not verified as such. These accounts are vital for transcribing in-house conversations from the feeds, sharing clips, and general show information for people who aren't watching. Fifty tweets/replies a day may seem like a lot for the average person, but the aforementioned account sent out 98 posts the day of the Season 27 finale, and all of it was legitimately vital information.

Imagine if accounts could only send out so many replies during Big Brother 27 when word first got out that Rachel Reilly was eliminated without being evicted or any controversial BB moment, for that matter? Ultimately, this is going to hinder the conversation of the Big Brother fandom at large, at least for those of us who don't pay for social media. There are already quite a few unhappy people on the platform:

• Nah we’re gonna have to crowd fund the live feeds update accounts if they aren’t verified cuz I don’t have time to sit on feeds the way I used to years ago #BB28 - @hella_manda
• BBTwitter how we feeling??? Ya’ll can’t cyberbully contestants and try to check people for their opinions on contestants now like yall did last season with the new tweet limit! 🤣🤣🤣🤣 #BB28 - @TateFostervs
• us big brother fans are cooked this summer #BB28 - @grandecstxsy
• rip big brother twitter #bb28 - @cchhaarlliiee
• gonna have to make 3 accounts for #bb28 - @tisthedamnnszn

I Wish Big Brother Would Bring Back The Rewind Function For Live Feeds

Big Brother live feed updates being impacted by X is only more concerning after the series removed the rewind feature from the live feeds in Season 26. With no way of reviewing conversations that happened overnight, X was a great resource for revisiting conversations or watching clips of what happened while I was asleep.

All this to say, Paramount+ and CBS could be the hero right now and bring back the rewind feature to the live feeds in Big Brother Season 28. Of course, we don't know the reasons why the ability to archive the feeds was removed in the first place, so I wouldn't hold my breath on them returning after two seasons of being away.

Will X changing its policies impact the average casual Big Brother fan? I'd argue yes, even if they won't notice it. The information chain, every season, trickles down from the most diehard fans, and many casual fans I know have at least one diehard filling them in on what's "really" happening in the house. It may not seem like a huge deal now, but I predict it'll be a talking point once things really kick off.

I'm still excited for the Season 28 premiere of Big Brother, which kicks off with a 90-minute episode on CBS on July 9th, at 8:00 p.m. ET. Here's hoping the live feed situation isn't quite as dire and messy as I think it's going to be, but I have to admit I'm worried about it so far.

Big Brother is returning on July 9th with a new season of the CBS reality series aiming to rule the summer. As hyped as I am for the 90-minute premiere, while also surprised that BB: Unlocked will be returning to the 2026 TV schedule as well, I do have concerns about the scheduling and longer episode runtimes.

After the 90-minute premiere on July 9th, CBS will air BB: Unlocked on Friday, July 10th, from 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. ET, with another 90-minute episode dropping on Sunday, July 12th, beginning at 8:00 p.m. ET. After that, expect the usual hour-long live eviction episodes on Thursdays starting at 8:00 p.m. ET, and Sundays will kick off an hour-long episode at the same time. Wednesday's 8:00 p.m. ET episodes will be 90 minutes long as they were in Season 27. After having issues last year, I need to talk about why this isn't the best move.

Big Brother 27's 90-Minute Episodes Were Light On Substance

When Big Brother first announced 90-minute episodes in Season 27, I was amped. As an avid live-feeds viewer, why would I ever complain about more of my favorite reality series?

Well, it turned out the idea was much better than the reality, as I often found many of the Wednesday episodes superfluous, and frankly, a bit disappointing. We did indeed get more content, but it wasn't the content that I feel casual BB fans often miss out on during a regular season.

I Hope More Time Means More Relevant Game Talk, Decisions, And Strategy

Big Brother has hundreds of hours each week to work with, and has to condense it down to three and a half hours, not including bonus footage from BB: Unlocked. Inevitably, important game moments are often cut from episodes, and can drastically impact how casual fans see a Houseguest's impact on the game.

It may not be a big deal for a majority of Big Brother viewers, but I think it makes a great difference for Houseguests. Game moves largely influence who wins America's Favorite Player, which is the third-best way to make money playing BB. That extra thirty minutes could be vital in proving someone is more deserving of the money than someone else, and I'd much rather see content that reflects that than filler storylines about someone's weekly punishment.

Its also beneficial to have extra time in Big Brother episodes for when the house is at its most dramatic. A lot can happen in an argument, and while live feed viewers often fill in the blanks by posting clips online, it'd be nice if the episodes put those moments front and center for people to see for themselves. We'll see if any changes are made this year in terms of what content fills those "super-sized" episodes, but I'm hoping we'll see a marked difference in what's highlighted.

As mentioned, Big Brother Season 28 kicks off on CBS on July 9th with a 90-minute episode. As of writing, it doesn't appear it's going to be a live premiere, so we'll just have to wait and see when we'll get a chance to watch the live feeds with a Paramount+ subscription.

Big Brother Season 28 is landing on the 2026 TV schedule this summer, but it remains to be seen just how much longer we'll see the central house that the CBS series films in. It was recently revealed that the studio space where the house resides is up for sale, and Netflix is reportedly in talks to buy it up.

It's being reported that the streamer is currently in negotiations to purchase Radford Studios, which Deadline notes is nearing the end of its lease with Sunset Bronson Studios. This could be a problem for CBS, as Netflix would own the space where the Big Brother house resides. So what could this mean for the long-running reality series?

Will CBS Be Able To Work Out A Deal With Netflix To Use The Big Brother House?

Should Netflix acquire Radford Studios, it's possible that CBS would have to negotiate a deal for Big Brother to film in its house on the lot. While the studios are rivals, I'm sure an agreement could be set in place for the network to remain using the house.

Of course, I'm also wondering if there's a possibility that Netflix has its own plans for the house and would use it for its own purposes. Or, it could just acquire the house and hold onto it, and be content that people are watching summer shows with a Netflix subscription rather than streaming the live feeds with their Paramount+ subscription.

Will CBS Need To Build A New House For Big Brother?

Should Netflix acquire the studio, and then bar CBS from using the Big Brother house, one would imagine CBS would need to build a new house for future seasons. That's a big deal, considering the show has only had two homes in its run, and the second one was constructed in Season 6.

Would Paramount Skydance feel the cost is justified to build another Big Brother house if it had to, especially with a merger with Warner Bros. on the horizon? I'm optimistic the answer is yes, especially after Deadline reported the series averaged 5.1 million viewers per episode in Season 27, and the live feeds had a 35% bump in minutes watched compared to the previous year.

While it may not measure up to the level of hype CBS builds for Survivor and The Amazing Race, Big Brother has maintained its position as one of the top reality shows of the summer for quite some time. Sure, the series has created some headaches for the network over the years with various controversies, but the numbers don't lie.

As such, I'm more bullish than not that CBS would build a new house if it had to for Big Brother, and I'm kind of excited about the possibility of that happening. That said, I'm not sure if it'll happen or not, and CBS was able to continue using the house despite Viacom selling off the studio to Hackman Capital Partners and Square Mile Capital Management back in 2021. It's possible Netflix acquires this and works out a deal with Big Brother, and it's a non-issue, but I will be paying attention to the situation as it unfolds.

Big Brother Season 28 is expected to air on CBS and Paramount+ this summer, but we don't have a release date yet. Host Julie Chen Moonves usually starts vague-posting about the series in May, so I'm hoping we'll have an update soon.

We're still waiting for updates on when Big Brother will return to the 2026 TV schedule, but I wouldn't say the wait has been agonizing. The Season 27 cast has kept us fed with all sorts of drama, the latest of which has the fandom buzzing once again. Morgan Pope just wished Vince Panaro a happy birthday, and now we all need to know what's going on.

I doubt I need to remind anyone about the iconic duo fans codenamed the "cheatmance," and how they snatched defeat from the jaws of victory after falling short in the Final 3 to winner Ashley Hollis. Now, a couple of months short of the anniversary of them entering the BB house for the first time, is it possible they're dating?

Morgan Pope Wished Vince Panaro Happy Birthday Over On X

It's been a minute since I've seen the Big Brother timeline up in arms about Morgan and Vince, but they certainly were when they saw her public birthday message over on X. Check out her post, which referenced some of their Big Brother moments, below:

Using pet names is one thing, but directly referencing his groin?! I feel like there was some clear flirtation happening in this post, which Vince has yet to reply to. In fairness, he hasn't been on X since creating his account months ago, but she also posted this on Instagram. He's not incredibly active on there either, but one has to imagine one of his Big Brother co-stars will let him know about it at some point.

What Is Vince And Morgan's Relationship As Of 2026?

Vince Panaro has mostly laid low after Big Brother and has not given the fandom too much insight into his life post-competition. He did post a video confirming that he and his long-term girlfriend, Kelsey, broke up after the season, and appeared on an episode of Julie Chen Moonves' podcast a month ago. That's about it, though.

What's wild is we haven't seen one post confirming a post-show hangout with Morgan or Vince. These two were thick as thieves in the Big Brother house, yet have seemingly not spoken since the game ended. It's not for lack of trying, either, as Morgan has tried reaching out online with playful posts in the past.

I'm not sure Big Brother has ever seen a potential showmance turn into an alleged ghosting, though I've had my suspicions that they hang out and just don't post about it on social media. In fairness, considering how rabid fans get about showmances and anything that happens in their relationship after the show, I wouldn't blame them for wanting to keep it private. We already got an idea of what this relationship would look like on BB, and if people forget, they can always fire up their Paramount+ subscription.

Big Brother will return to CBS this summer with Season 28, and I can't wait for the first clue about this season to appear. Until then, there is still plenty of great television to enjoy in the spring season, so enjoy it before locking in during summer on BB.

Kelley Jorgensen is one of the most baffling Big Brother players of all time. I don't think it came as a shock to anyone she'd never watched the show before, and while she didn't win the game, she did last a long time on a strategy no other future Houseguest appearing in the 2026 TV schedule or beyond should emulate.

As such, I'm not the least bit surprised she went viral recently for a video of her chasing a tornado, because that feels like an analogy for her strategy on Big Brother. I'll get into that more below, but first, let's unpack the viral moment making rounds on the web.

Kelley Jorgensen Went Viral For An Old Tornado Video She Posted On TikTok

Months after going viral for finally meeting Big Brother's Tucker Des Lauriers, Kelley is back on the internet thanks to a viral tweet on X. In the video, she's seen standing outdoors in a neighborhood in the midst of a tornado, seemingly unbothered by the danger, and loving life:

After seeing the video go viral, Kelley made a follow-up to dispute some of the claims circling the internet about the clip. She explained this was an EF4 tornado that happened in Omaha, Nebraska, back in 2024, and that she was traveling for a business meeting and in the process of seeking shelter at her sister's mother-in-law's house.

She also added that this particular tornado was notable because of the distance it traveled on the ground, and yet somehow only resulted in four injuries and zero fatalities. Fortunately, her daring nature didn't come back to haunt her, or she might've never made it to Big Brother!

Kelley Going Outside During A Tornado Matches Her Strategy In Big Brother

Kelley Jorgensen outside in a tornado is only mildly surprising to me as someone who watched her on the live feeds with my Paramount+ subscription, because it perfectly encapsulates her time in the house. Even for someone who never watched the show, Kelley played Big Brother with reckless abandon, and yet, almost always came out on top.

In fairness, this was largely intentional. Kelley said from the beginning she didn't expect to win, so her goal was to create chaos. It's also worth noting that she mainly found safety in survival via the BB Blockbuster, which removed her from the nomination block at the times she was most at risk for eviction.

Part of me thought she was putting on a show for the camera and potentially trying to make a name for herself to get a bigger following outside of Big Brother. Now, after seeing this video that was taken a couple of years before she did the show, I'm more apt to believe that it was truly just Kelley's personality, and she was being her authentic self inside the game.

While I'd sooner see her pursue less amateur storm chasing in the future, seeing this video of Kelley does give me a greater appreciation for her casting on Big Brother. I was initially frustrated, but the show gave us someone who had zero interest in winning. I can now see the appeal of throwing in a wildcard who was just having fun on reality television.

Big Brother Season 27 is available to stream right now on Paramount+. For more on Kelley, check out when CinemaBlend spoke to her about her eviction on the show, and how she planned to influence the jury.