In a couple weeks, reality TV fans will have their eyes glued to their televisions watching the dynamics inside the “Big Brother” house.
“Big Brother” is set to return to CBS for a 28th season. So, when is the “Big Brother 28” premiere?
Here’s what we know.
Will there be a season 28 of ‘Big Brother’?
Yes. Season 28 will air this summer.
When does ‘Big Brother’ return for 2026?
Season 28 premieres at 8 p.m. ET July 9, according to reporter Sharon Tharp. It will be a 90-minute episode.
Will there be returning houseguests on ‘Big Brother’?
That was unclear, as of June 24, although there has been increased speculation on social media in recent weeks.
Tharp noted the CBS press release didn’t say new houseguests would enter the house, rather it just said “houseguests” (a change in wording from previous season announcements). But that does not mean returnees are definitely coming back.
What channel does ‘Big Brother’ air?
“Big Brother” airs on CBS and Paramount+, where live feeds have also historically been available.
How many seasons of ‘Big Brother’ are there?
Technically, there are 27 seasons of “Big Brother.” But there have been three seasons of “Celebrity Big Brother,” one season of the spinoff series “Big Brother: Over the Top” and the “Big Brother Reindeer Games” holiday special aired for the first time in 2023.
This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: When does ‘Big Brother’ return? Will there be returning houseguests?
Reporting by David Wysong, Cincinnati Enquirer / Cincinnati Enquirer
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