Big Brother 28 has been announced by Julie Chen Moonves, much to the delight of the show’s devoted fans. Big Brother premiered 25 years ago in July 2000, and has since become a staple of reality competition television, with Julie hosting all 27 seasons.
Big Brother 28 follows Big Brother 27, in which season 13 winner Rachel Reilly returned to the game. During the finale, Ashley Hollis was crowned the victor by the jury of seven and won the $750,000 grand prize by a vote of 6 to 1 over runner-up Vince Panaro, who took home the $75,000 second place prize. Fans voted Keanu Soto as America’s Favorite Houseguest, and he received the $50,000 prize. As fans look forward to Big Brother 28, here’s everything to know about it.
Big Brother 28 News
Host Julie Chen Moonves Announced Big Brother 28
At the end of the Big Brother 27 finale, Julie announced that the show would be returning for Big Brother 28. One of the last things that Julie said in the episode was, “We’ll see you next summer!” Each year, fans look forward to this announcement as the season comes to a close.
Big Brother 28 Premiere Date
Big Brother Is A Summer Show
Big Brother 28 doesn’t have an exact premiere date yet, but the reality competition series is a summer show, so it will most likely premiere in late June or early to mid-July, as it has in the past. Big Brother 27 premiered on July 10, 2025, and aired its season finale on September 28. Big Brother 28 could follow a similar schedule.
The show will most likely air its usual three episodes a week, but there’s no word yet on whether Big Brother: Unlocked will continue next season with a fourth episode every other Friday.
Big Brother 28 Host
Julie Chen Moonves Is Likely To Return
Julie has hosted Big Brother since it premiered in 2000, so she’ll most likely return to host Big Brother 28. In 25 years, Julie has only missed one live eviction episode. In 2024, during Big Brother 26, she had COVID-19, so Jerry O’Connell took her place during the episode, which was something that had never happened before in the entire run of the show.
Big Brother 28 Is Now Accepting Applications
Big Brother Is Looking For Its Next Houseguests
During the Big Brother 27 finale, the show ran a commercial encouraging people to apply for season 28. Potential contestants can apply via the Big Brother casting website, which includes eligibility requirements, such as being a United States citizen of at least 21 years old. It also offers a video that provides tips on how to make a successful application submission.
Big Brother has been living up to its “expect the unexpected” motto for the past 25 years. With shocking twists, thrilling competitions, and mind-blowing strategies, it’s one of the most beloved reality competition series. Each year, the show captivates fans, keeping them on the edges of their seats as they watch the live feeds and the CBS episodes. Because of this, Big Brother 28 is certain to be a wild ride.
Source: Big Brother casting website