Big Brother Shockwave: Julie Chen Reveals Teases a Massive Milestone That Could Change ‘Big Brother’
Julie Chen Moonves is turning up the excitement for “Big Brother 28,” and her latest tease has fans buzzing about a historic episode, a packed schedule, and what CBS is calling the show’s biggest season yet.
Julie Chen Moonves is every bit as fired up as the fanbase ahead of season 28 of “Big Brother.”
In a June 9 Instagram video, the longtime CBS reality TV host previewed the new season, shared her excitement, and hinted at a major summer moment that has already put viewers on alert: the show’s 1000th episode.
‘Big Brother’ Reaches a Stunning Milestone With Its 1000th Episode
Chen Moonves posted a selfie-style clip from IGN Live, the fan event celebrating video games, TV, anime, pop culture, and more, where she spoke about the upcoming “Big Brother 28,” which premieres on CBS on July 9.
“We’re only weeks away from ‘BB28.’ I’m so excited,” Chen Moonves said. “But first, did you also know that we’re making history this summer? We’re having our 1,000th episode.”
CBS and “Big Brother” revealed the history-making news last month, confirming the series will air its milestone 1000th episode. Roughly 975 episodes have already aired.
“And I don’t think any primetime show in the history of television has ever had that. At least not to my knowledge, I’m sticking with it,” Chen Moonves joked. “We’ve had so many memorable moments in the last 27 seasons, three celebrity seasons, and one [‘Over the Top’].”
On top of the landmark episode, “Big Brother” 28 is also set to deliver the series’ “most programming hours ever,” giving fans even more to follow this summer.
‘Big Brother 28’ Programming Schedule
CBSHere’s the CBS schedule for “Big Brother” season 28:
- Premiere: Thursday, July 9 – 8 to 9:30 p.m. ET
- 90-minute episode: Sunday, July 12 – 8 to 9:30 p.m. ET
- Every Wednesday – 8 to 9:30 p.m. ET
- Every Thursday – 8 to 9 p.m. ET
- Live eviction shows: every Sunday – 8 to 9 p.m. ET
And here’s the schedule for the companion series “Big Brother: Unlocked”:
- Premiere: Friday, July 10 – 8 to 9 p.m. ET
- Airs Fridays – 8 to 9 p.m. ET
“Big Brother: Unlocked” is the companion series built around behind-the-scenes footage, guest appearances, and interviews. First introduced during “BB27,” it will now also include a live studio audience.
“Packed with new segments and returning fan favorites, the series breaks down gameplay, evaluates the competition and shares insider perspectives,” CBS said in a news release.
Last season, season 24 winner Taylor Hale and season 16 winner Derrick Levasseur hosted the show. CBS has not yet announced who will lead the upcoming version of “Big Brother: Unlocked.”
Fans Reveal the ‘Big Brother’ Moments They Still Can’t Forget
CBSIn this week’s post, Chen Moonves asked fans to share their favorite “Big Brother” memories from over the years.
“What are some of your favorite memories? Let me know,” she said.
Here are some of the moments fans — and former houseguests — said they remember most:
- “My favorite memory is most recent but it’s Ashley tryna switch her vote 😂”
- “my favorite memory is Felicia falling into the hottub and always dropping her microphones into the toilet 😂”
- “Easily, hands down, @frankiejgrande winning ‘Moving the Chain’ single-handedly”
- “Dr will all of season 7”
- “When the pug entered the house!!!”
- “Vince making an absolute [expletive] of himself last season is pretty epic tv! Def my most recent fav.”
- “All of season 16 <3”
- “Josh’s pots & pans & Angela’s crazy eyes😄”
