Julie Chen Moonves Teases Big Twists in Big Brother Season 27 and Reflects on 25 Years as Host (EXCLUSIVE)
From surprise players to secret passageways, the long-standing 'Big Brother' host spills on what's next
It was in the year 2000 that Julie Chen Moonves made her debut as the host of the hit CBS reality show Big Brother, which places a handful of strangers in isolation as they compete for a chance to take home a hefty prize. Now, as Season 27 is rolling out, the 55-year-old television personality and former news anchor is not only looking back on the last 25 years as host, but looking ahead at all that’s in store for this thrilling and mysterious season unfolding over the coming weeks. Though only two episodes have aired so far, countless details have already been revealed. From a mysterious accomplice to a returning Big Brother legend joining the houseguests, Julie Chen Moonves dishes on what’s in store.
The Season 27 ‘Hotel Mystére’ explained
For Season 27, the Big Brother house got an exciting makeover that hides twists at every turn. The “suspense-filled hotel” is lurking with “secrets, hidden passageways and a mysterious vibe that sets the stage for a summer of intrigue,” says a press release, and Julie Chen Moonves teased more mystery to come in an exclusive conversation with Woman’s World.
“We always say, ‘Expect the unexpected,’ and that’s usually with new powers and surprise players, but this year, with the house itself, expect the unexpected. There are elements physically in the house that are going to be a surprise to the houseguests and the viewers. On premiere night, we saw Rachel Reilly, Big Brother legend, past winner, enter the house as a 17th houseguest through a painting. So, what other mysteries, physical mysteries, will be unleashed and revealed during the season from the house itself?”
Rachel Reilly returns: Can she win ‘Big Brother’ again?
Rachel Reilly left her mark on the Big Brother world when she won Season 13, and during the first episode of Season 27, it was revealed that she would be the mystery houseguest joining the 16 original contestants. While some feel her presence in the house could be beneficial as she has experience in the game, others feel she’s had her moment of victory and feel she’s one more person standing in the way of their prize.
“I think the game has changed a lot since she’s been in there. You know, it’s been 14 years, but I would love to see history being made, where, for the first time ever, we have a repeat winner,” Julie shared, acknowledging that while she entered as something of a celebrity, others feel like she stands in the way of them winning. “I do want to see her go very far, but I have to see how she does at the competitions, because the competitions have changed.”
Julie Chen Moonves reflects on 25 years hosting ‘Big Brother’
Since Julie Chen Moonves first took to the Big Brother stage, it’s safe to say she’s learned a thing or two about a thing or two, and while gig as Big Brother host differs from her background as a news anchor, she’s surely found her footing. “When you’re in news, you can’t really laugh about mistakes, but on a fun reality show where we laugh at ourselves and we make light of many situations, I think that’s been my biggest lesson hosting the show—Just having fun with it. Whatever happens.”
To see how the rest of Big Brother Season 27 unfolds, tune in each week on Sundays, Wednesdays and Thursdays on CBS, and don’t miss this evening’s episode, where the first eviction takes place.
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