Julie Chen Moonves endorses Taylor Hale as potential ‘Big Brother’ successor

Julie Chen Moonves, a prominent figure in American television, has been the host of the CBS reality series ‘Big Brother’ since its debut in 2000. Her career includes roles as a news reporter, co-anchor of ‘The Early Show’, and co-host of ‘The Talk’.

As the franchise approaches a major milestone with its 1,000th episode scheduled for August 27, 2026, Moonves has commented on the future of the series. While she has not announced plans to depart, she endorsed Season 24 winner Taylor Hale as a potential successor. Moonves stated, “I’ve wondered that too because, to me, she would be perfect.” Hale, who currently hosts ‘Big Brother: Unlocked’ and serves as a correspondent for ‘Entertainment Tonight’, has previously filled in for Moonves during live broadcasts.