Julie Chen Enters Big Brother House Amid Season 27 Mysteries

Big Brother's season 27, premiering on July 10, 2025, returns with a Hotel Mystère theme featuring multiple layers of mystery, including a mystery houseguest, a secret accomplice, and a masked visitor, elements that even host Julie Chen Moonves finds shocking and polarizing. This season emphasizes detective work and attention to detail, with game elements having dual meanings and purposes, challenging contestants beyond traditional memorization tactics. In a rare moment during the first competition, Chen Moonves entered the house itself, surprising both contestants and fans, sparking speculation about her possible involvement as the mystery guest. Additionally, Chen Moonves hinted at the possible return of the popular three-nominee twist from season 26, designed to increase unpredictability and excitement in evictions. The season's set design includes a nostalgic bunk bed setup reminiscent of luxury 1920s European train travel, adding both strategic and social complexity to the house dynamics. Despite celebrating 25 years as host, Chen Moonves shows no signs of stepping down, declaring her strong commitment to Big Brother as integral to both her life and the show’s identity.