“Big Brother” Reveals 16 Houseguests & Power

Big Brother is back with an exciting twist for its 26th season! For the first time in the show’s history, 16 new houseguests will have the power to vote in a 17th houseguest. The special two-night premiere event will air on Wednesday, July 17, and Thursday, July 18, from 9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT, on the CBS Television Network. Fans can also stream the episodes live and on-demand on Paramount+.

Following the premiere, Big Brother will continue to air every Sunday, Wednesday, and Thursday (9:00-10:00 PM, live ET/delayed PT). Viewers can look forward to the live eviction shows hosted by Julie Chen Moonves. Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscribers and Pluto TV viewers can enjoy the nonstop action with the Big Brother Live Feeds.

Meet the Houseguests

This season’s diverse group of houseguests includes:

• A celebrity chef
• A former undercover cop
• An event bartender
• A former marine
• A physical therapist
• A crochet business owner

These individuals will experience a summer full of surprises as “BB AI” takes over the Big Brother house. The house is equipped with more than 90 cameras and 100 microphones, capturing every moment of the houseguests’ lives 24/7. Each week, one houseguest will be evicted, and the last remaining houseguest will win a grand prize of $750,000.

How to Watch

Big Brother is produced by Emmy Award-winning producer Allison Grodner and Rich Meehan for Fly on the Wall Entertainment in association with Endemol Shine North America.

• Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscribers will have exclusive access to stream Big Brother live via their local CBS affiliate, as well as on-demand.
• Pluto TV, the leading free streaming television service, will launch a dedicated category titled BIG BROTHER LIVE on July 18. This category will feature five distinct Pop-Up channels with dedicated live feeds.

Don’t miss the most thrilling season of Big Brother yet! Tune in to see which houseguest will be voted in and who will outlast the rest to claim the $750,000 prize.