In Big Brother, a group of contestants, referred to as HouseGuests, live in a custom-built “house” (actually a set built on a CBS stage in Los Angeles), constantly under video surveillance. While in the house, the contestants are completely isolated from the outside world, meaning that they are not allowed any contact with those not in the house. This rule could be broken, however, in the event of a medical injury, a family emergency, or death.
Each week, the HouseGuests compete in a series of competitions to win safety and power. The winner of the Head of Household competition becomes the Head of Household (HOH) for the week and is immune from eviction. The HOH then nominates two of their fellow HouseGuests for eviction. The other HouseGuests then vote to evict one of the nominees. The HouseGuest with the most votes is evicted from the house and the game.
The game continues until only one HouseGuest remains, who is then crowned the winner of Big Brother and receives the grand prize of $750,000.
History of Big Brother on CBS
The first season of Big Brother premiered on CBS on July 5, 2000. The show was an immediate hit, averaging over 10 million viewers per episode. The season was won by Eddie McGee.
Big Brother has aired every summer on CBS since its debut. The show has been a ratings success for the network, consistently ranking among the top summer shows on television.
Over the years, Big Brother has featured a variety of twists and turns, including secret rooms, double evictions, and battle backs. The show has also produced a number of iconic HouseGuests, such as Will Kirby, Dan Gheesling, and Derrick Levasseur.
Big Brother is currently in its 25th season on CBS. The show continues to be popular with viewers, and it is one of the longest-running and most successful reality shows in American television history.
Some of the most notable seasons of Big Brother on CBS include:
- Season 2 (2001): This season was notable for its “Chilltown” alliance, which dominated the game early on. However, the alliance eventually fell apart, and Will Kirby went on to win the season.
- Season 7 (2006): This season was notable for the “Friendship” alliance, which controlled the game for the entire season. The alliance was so successful that all four members made it to the final four. Mike “Boogie” Malin won the season.
- Season 10 (2008): This season was notable for its “Dan’s Funeral” move, in which Dan Gheesling faked his own eviction. Dan went on to win the season, and his move is considered to be one of the most iconic moves in Big Brother history.
- Season 16 (2014): This season was notable for its “Detonators” alliance, which was a group of four women who controlled the game for the entire season. Derrick Levasseur won the season, and he is considered to be one of the best players in Big Brother history.
Big Brother is a popular reality show that has been on CBS for over 20 years. The show has produced a number of iconic HouseGuests and memorable moments. Big Brother is sure to continue to be a popular show for many years to come.
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