Big Brother: Unlocked is returning for a second year on CBS, airing alongside season 28 of Big Brother!
Today (June 30), CBS confirmed who will be sitting on the panel this season.
We’ve learned that past winners, Taylor Hale and Derrick Levasseur, will be returning to the panel, alongside new celebrity panelist Jerry O’Connell.
In a statement, Jerry reacted to the news.
“BIG BROTHER is my summer and rolls into my fall too. I’m already watching on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays, so the fact that CBS is now paying me to do it is kind of amazing. It’s an absolute honor to sit next to Derrick—‘Champ,’ as I call him—and Taylor, who is my all-time favorite BIG BROTHER winner (sorry, Jag). This is what we call in showbiz a dream gig. I’ll do my best to be the voice of the fans, but as Julie says, expect the unexpected. And most importantly, remember to love one another. I’m soooo excited to join the BIG BROTHER fam!” he said.
BB: Unlocked will have a new twist in store! The premiere introduces a new interactive fan vote that will significantly influence the game and marks the start of the season’s live studio audience format, a new feature that will continue all summer.
Season 28 begins with a special 90-minute premiere on Thursday, July 9 from 8:00 to 9:30 PM ET/PT. It continues with the season premiere of Big Brother: Unlocked on Friday, July 10 from 8:00 to 9:00 PM ET/PT, and wraps up the opening weekend with a 90-minute Sunday episode of the main series on Sunday, July 12 from 8:00 to 9:30 PM ET/PT.
We’re still awaiting news about this season’s contestants and theme, so stay tuned as we learn more!
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