When will 'Big Brother' Season 25 air? Release date, time and how to watch CBS reality show
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: The leading reality TV show 'Big Brother' returns to the screens with Season 25. This time, the beloved series will see a delayed start than its usual summer release due to the ongoing writers' strike.
But the wait will definitely be worth it, and the new season will feature extreme challenges, close-quarters conspiring, and game-shaking powers as the houseguests avoid being nominated and subsequently evicted from the house. There's more in store for the fans, as before the official premiere of 'Big Brother' Season 25, fans will get to watch the 25th-anniversary special of the show, which has been running on TV for the last 23 years.
When will 'Big Brother' Season 25 air?
'Big Brother' Season 25 will premiere with a 90-minute episode on Wednesday, August 2, at 8 pm ET/PT. Henceforth, for the first two months, the show will air on Sundays and Wednesdays at 8 pm and Thursdays at 9 pm ET/PT. But the schedule might change in September with the premiere of 'Survivor' Season 45 and 'The Amazing Race' Season 35, as well as due to the onset of NFL season. Meanwhile, the 'Big Brother' 25th-anniversary special is scheduled to air on Wednesday, July 26, at 9 pm ET/PT on CBS and can be streamed on Paramount+.
How can I watch 'Big Brother' Season 25?
'Big Brother' airs on the CBS Television Network. However, fans can stream it live or on-demand on the CBS and Paramount+ apps. Viewers can even catch the previous seasons of 'Big Brother' on Netflix.
Who is the host of 'Big Brother' Season 25?
Julie Chen Moonves will return to her hosting duties in 'Big Brother' Season 25, just like its first season in 2000. Julie has previously appeared on 'The Early Show', 'CBS This Morning', and 'CBS Morning News', along with being a moderator and co-host of 'The Talk' from 2010 to 2018. Notably, Julie is married to Les Moonves, the former CEO of CBS, who resigned in 2018.
Who are the houseguests of 'Big Brother' Season 25?
CBS is yet to release the houseguests of 'Big Brother' Season 25. However, the viewers can expect stirring drama as Season 25 will feature 16 newcomers competing for $750,000.
What is CBS 'Big Brother' all about?
'Big Brother' kicked off in the Netherlands with the idea of putting a group of contestants in a house. They were cut off from the rest of the world, with cameras and microphones capturing their every move. Each week, the cast competes in new challenges and votes to evict one houseguest until one winner takes home the $750,000 prize. CBS debuted the US version in 2000 and from the beginning took advantage of the slow summer months by airing the show multiple days a week. Views love the show for the unexpected twists and turns, taking place amid a new group of houseguests as they move into the house.
What is the buzz around 'Big Brother' Season 25?
'Big Brother' never disappoints viewers as it always comes with extremely new and surprising twists. Season 24 featured challenges like Backstage Boss, Festie Besties, and the Split House Double Eviction. However, this time, the houseguests and the fans should be prepared for something new. According to CBS, the biggest twist of the season is a group of all-new houseguests moving into the 'Big Brother' House in a special 90-minute premiere episode. Moroever, to celebrate the release of its 25th season, CBS is about to air the 'Big Brother 25th Anniversary Special', which will be hosted by Nischelle Turner. The one-hour special will recollect some of the biggest moments across the years of 'Big Brother', and interview some of the fan-favorite winners and popular contestants from past seasons.