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Big Brother hits 1,000-episode milestone and sets records

Overview

The CBS reality television series ‘Big Brother’ reached a historic milestone by becoming the first primetime show in the United States to air 1,000 episodes. During its 28th season, the program secured two Guinness World Records: for the most episodes of a primetime TV show and for the most episodes of a competitive reality TV show.

The 1,000th episode featured a 90-minute special including a retrospective of the series’ 26-year history and appearances by over 100 former houseguests. While the milestone episode saw Mallory Aurichio evicted following a 6-2 vote, recent gameplay has seen Drew become Head of Household and Yash win the Power of Veto.

To facilitate an ‘unprecedented twist,’ host Julie Chen Moonves announced a ‘Time Trip’ theme, transporting houseguests to a ‘Medieval Times’ setting involving ‘Safety Stones.’ This twist included a three-day shutdown of the show’s live feeds to prevent spoilers, drawing mixed reactions from fans. Reports regarding Moonves indicate she has earned approximately $80 million over her 28-season tenure, with an estimated seasonal salary of $3 million. The broadcast schedule is expected to shift in the coming weeks to accommodate the premiere of ‘Survivor’ and the upcoming football season.

Entities

Julie Chen Moonves · Big Brother · CBS · Paramount+ · Drew Campbell

Timeline

  1. 12 days ago

    [CULTURE] 5 sources
    Big Brother celebrates 1,000th episode and Guinness World Records

    CBS's Big Brother celebrated its 1,000th episode, marking new Guinness World Records. Host Julie Chen Moonves reportedly earned $80 million over 28 seasons as the series continues its current season.

  2. 16 days ago

    [CULTURE] 14 sources
    Big Brother hits 1,000-episode milestone and sets two Guinness World Records

    CBS’s ‘Big Brother’ aired its 1,000th episode, setting two Guinness World Records and introducing a Medieval Times-themed twist that includes a temporary blackout of the live feeds.

  3. 18 days ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Big Brother to celebrate milestone 1,000th episode

    The CBS reality series ‘Big Brother’ will become the first primetime show to reach 1,000 episodes with a special 90-minute anniversary broadcast on August 27, 2026.

Sources

ca.sports.yahoo.com · celebdirtylaundry.com · cinemablend.com · deadline.com · globaltv.com · goldderby.com · hollywoodoutbreak.com · kyma.com · mediamole.co.uk · newsbusters.org · popculture.com · soapoperaspy.com · thewrap.com · timesng.com · tvgrapevine.com · tvinsider.com · tvshowsace.com · usmagazine.com · variety.com

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