Big Brother season 27 kicks off with twists, new houseguests, and a game of secrets
TOI World Desk | TIMESOFINDIA.COM | Jul 09, 2025, 22:59 IST
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Highlight of the story: Big Brother returns for its 27th season on July 10, themed "Hotel Mystère," promising a summer of intrigue with a masked visitor, secret accomplice, and mystery houseguest. Houseguests, including a carpenter and bull rider, will compete for $750,000. Julie Chen Moonves hosts, with behind-the-scenes content available on Big Brother: Unlocked.
The iconic reality television series Big Brother is set to return with its 27th season on Thursday, July 10, promising viewers a summer packed with mystery, intrigue, and fierce competition. The season premieres on CBS at 8 p.m. ET with a 90-minute special, followed by a second episode on Sunday, July 13. Live feeds will go live the same evening, offering fans around-the-clock access via Paramount+ and Pluto TV.
This year’s installment carries the theme “Hotel Mystère,” and the familiar Big Brother house has been transformed to reflect the concept. More than 100 cameras and microphones will once again monitor contestants 24/7 as they live together, strategize, and vie for control of the game.
Producers have teased several twists that could dramatically alter the course of the season. Among the surprises are a masked visitor, a secret accomplice embedded among the houseguests, and a “Mystery Houseguest” whose identity will remain concealed — at least for now. These elements are expected to influence alliances, betrayals, and the overall dynamics of the game in unpredictable ways.
The cast for Season 27 is as diverse as ever, drawing from a wide range of professions and personalities. Contestants include a carpenter, insurance agent, aura painter, dungeon master, gamer, and professional bull rider. Each week, the houseguests will participate in competitions, form shifting alliances, and vote to evict one another. The last person standing will take home a grand prize of $750,000.
Julie Chen Moonves returns as host, continuing her longstanding role as the face of the franchise. In addition to the regular episodes, Big Brother: Unlocked will debut on Friday, July 25. This companion show will air biweekly, offering exclusive behind-the-scenes content, including strategy discussions, off-camera moments, and unseen interactions among the houseguests.
The season is produced by Emmy Award-winners Allison Grodner and Rich Meehan of Fly on the Wall Entertainment, in collaboration with Banijay Americas. The producers have been integral to the show's enduring success and are known for their ability to reinvent the format while maintaining its core appeal.
As the new season unfolds, fans can expect unexpected alliances, high-stakes challenges, and strategic gameplay, all set against the backdrop of a house cloaked in secrecy. With its signature blend of drama and suspense, Big Brother Season 27 is poised to be one of the most compelling editions yet.
This year’s installment carries the theme “Hotel Mystère,” and the familiar Big Brother house has been transformed to reflect the concept. More than 100 cameras and microphones will once again monitor contestants 24/7 as they live together, strategize, and vie for control of the game.
Producers have teased several twists that could dramatically alter the course of the season. Among the surprises are a masked visitor, a secret accomplice embedded among the houseguests, and a “Mystery Houseguest” whose identity will remain concealed — at least for now. These elements are expected to influence alliances, betrayals, and the overall dynamics of the game in unpredictable ways.
The cast for Season 27 is as diverse as ever, drawing from a wide range of professions and personalities. Contestants include a carpenter, insurance agent, aura painter, dungeon master, gamer, and professional bull rider. Each week, the houseguests will participate in competitions, form shifting alliances, and vote to evict one another. The last person standing will take home a grand prize of $750,000.
Julie Chen Moonves returns as host, continuing her longstanding role as the face of the franchise. In addition to the regular episodes, Big Brother: Unlocked will debut on Friday, July 25. This companion show will air biweekly, offering exclusive behind-the-scenes content, including strategy discussions, off-camera moments, and unseen interactions among the houseguests.
The season is produced by Emmy Award-winners Allison Grodner and Rich Meehan of Fly on the Wall Entertainment, in collaboration with Banijay Americas. The producers have been integral to the show's enduring success and are known for their ability to reinvent the format while maintaining its core appeal.
As the new season unfolds, fans can expect unexpected alliances, high-stakes challenges, and strategic gameplay, all set against the backdrop of a house cloaked in secrecy. With its signature blend of drama and suspense, Big Brother Season 27 is poised to be one of the most compelling editions yet.