Big Brother 28 rumors suggest the show is about to institute some major changes.
As most fans already know from the barrage of new TV commercials, the first BB28 episode airs on Thursday, July 9.
Host Julie Chen Moonves also recently teased fans with an online post, causing some viewers to believe that the season will feature returning houseguests.
Additionally, here is a link to everything you need to know about BB28.
But let’s take a step back from what we know and dive into these intriguing rumors.
Big Brother 28 is rumored to shake things up with format changes
First off, we need to clarify that these are unconfirmed rumors. According to The U.S. Sun, the show’s producers want this season to “disrupt the entire franchise in a good way.”
That was followed by a report from TV Insider that states the show is “reportedly planning major format changes.”
Each report states that many online fans have been asking for changes. That part is definitely true. As Tea on TV has seen, most fans want a departure from casts made up of influencers.
A return to “regular folks” could be a fun way to bring back the excitement for the show, and we agree with that sentiment.
“They know viewers have been frustrated with influencer recruits and gameplay that feels too polished and careful now,” stated The U.S. Sun. “They don’t necessarily want an easy, universally-loved cast. They want personalities that get people talking online, too.”
How could they do that? The rumors from each site state that it could mean a mix of newbies and alums on the BB28 cast.
If The U.S. Sun is correct, the producers want “people who already know how to play hard, make big moves, stir drama and create moments fans actually remember.”
We haven’t seen returners play the game in a while. That was Big Brother 22 (All-Stars 2). Cody Calafiore won that season.
But there is also a contingent of fans who want an entirely fresh cast.
Stay tuned for more on those rumors!
More from Big Brother 28
As a reminder, these are all unconfirmed rumors. It would be nice to see things shaken up and a departure from recruits and polished influencers.
Here is the Big Brother 28 episode schedule. Everything begins with the July 9 installment. The players may also enter the house a few days before the debut. That would allow the producers to shoot a lot of footage during the first week or so.
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