Everything You Need To Know About BB26

What's up Internet my name is Ory! Im back with an inside look at the BIG BROTHER season 26 house. “BB Artificial Intelligence,” known as “BBAI,” is taking over the House and the theme will deliver the most unpredictable season for Houseguests. In a special two-night premiere, BIG BROTHER kicks off its 26th season on Wednesday, July 17 and Thursday, July 18 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network and available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+.
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Big Brother is BACK and it's getting SMART! This season, the houseguests face a whole new challenge: BB AI, an artificial intelligence that's taking control of the game. From mind-blowing twists to unexpected challenges, BB AI will keep everyone on their toes. Join us for all the drama, alliances, and backstabbing as we crown the winner of Big Brother Season 26!
Move over, Zingbot! There's a new artificial intelligence inside the Big Brother house. CBS has revealed the theme for the upcoming season of Big Brother 26. And, in line with our modern-day discourse about AI-generated content, the hit summer reality show will be centered on its own "BB Artificial Intelligence," or "BB AI."
"From summer camp, to tech, to the multiverse, Big Brother loves to put a twist on topical and pop culture themes," said Executive Producers Allison Grodner and Rich Meehan in a press release. "This summer’s 'BB AI' theme promises to bring the fun, the comedy, and the unexpected gameplay that is a hallmark of Big Brother."
Naturally, this encourages rampant speculation about what an AI theme could mean. Could an algorithm determine Have-Nots? Is there a chance of getting an "America's Player"-like twist with one houseguest being told what to do via a machine? Would everyone's Memory Wall photos be made via AI art?
The one thing we do know right now is that "BB AI" has already manifested itself in the decor of the house. Outfitted with 94 HD cameras and more than 113 microphones, we'll watch houseguests scheme and schmooze behind these walls, becoming as familiar with the furniture and decorations as our own house. Of course, "BB AI" has their fingerprint on the living situation, as bedrooms were "created" using specific prompts.
The HoH Room for instance, was given the prompt “Create a refreshing retreat for the Head of Household." The front bedroom is a futuristic room for 5 set in the year 2500. The side bedroom takes us to a fantasy fairy garden, complete with unicorns on the walls. The back bedroom is a sci-fi rocky planet setting, as the houseguests sleep teetering on the edge of a rocky crag of an island in the sky. But when the prompt was given to creat the Have-Not Room, "BB AI" crashed, leaving only a cold wireframe skeleton to sleep on.
#BigBrother #BB26 #BBAI

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[@DudleyLuckie]

Ory is back!

[@XanderMatthews-nv9zf]

All of these rooms look so uncomfortable, they really don’t want anybody sleeping together or maybe at all with how small the beds are built The kitchen is hideous and several seats in most of the rooms are way too close together, this entire building feels suffocating

[@OryStreams]

100% something feels so cramped about this house.

[@wendyeskelin8765]

"No inspiration to the rooms" Couldn't have said it better myself. The kitchen island should be turned the other way around at the least.

[@user-lm7gh1rs8u]

The house doesn't look comfortable. Reminds me of waiting rooms at doctors clinics.

[@HowDoYouDo87]

"I don't like that its got comedy" You mean you didn't think last year's "What color were their farts?" comp was peak BB? 😂 Sometimes they make it difficult to defend my BB obsession.

[@michellesykes9010]

@@HowDoYouDo87 I’m not sure they know what comedy is. We are adults. No bathroom humor please!

[@wendyeskelin8765]

Bathroom seems nice. Everyone lounges in there so I'm glad there's a lot of plush seating instead of cushions on a wood frame. The front bedroom is TERRIBLE.

[@sabesaych]

When I hear your voice I know it's Big Brother Time! Looking forward to all of your great recaps and analysis.

[@wendyeskelin8765]

The layout of the beds in the fairy room is weird, but it's BY FAR the best bedroom of the group. The other two are just AWFUL.

[@michellesykes9010]

@@wendyeskelin8765 totally agree! Ugg!

[@karenbullington878]

Looks like someone spilled their caramel latte on that wall😅

[@OryStreams]

🤣🤣🤣

[@michellesykes9010]

@@karenbullington878 or vomited.

[@migdaliag6723]

Ory! Ready for your morning recaps!

[@OryStreams]

Im so excited to be back!

[@SuperChristianMiiworld]

ORY IS HERE! Now I need BB Boy, TV Talk with Tom, Taran Armstrong and Joleen Lunzer to post something and my BB recap roll call will be complete! 📝 Summer is back y’all!

[@michellesykes9010]

@@SuperChristianMiiworld BB Boy is back and Joleen is ready to go!

[@otter3095]

Ory! It’s BB time! So good to see you again. Looking forward to another fun season 👍🏻👏🏻

[@OryStreams]

Can't wait!

[@SandyHart-jt6sz]

has a cruise ship feel i agree that the living room is cluttered and the hoh bedroom is dreadful.....looks like the focus is on how to get as many ppl in one room....there was a time that not everyone entered . miss the good ol days lol

[@TheMimmer]

I'm so psyched for this new season and getting daily Ory recaps!

[@stephanier7738]

Yay big brother is ON!! Thanks Ory. I need to catch up.

[@El_Julio09]

12:02 😂😂 Kyle and Alyssa

[@lynnc8188]

Hey Ory! So happy for the new BB and your updates😊🫶

[@wendyeskelin8765]

The upper lounge outside of the HOH is one of the better ones. I like that it's closed in so people can't eavesdrop as well, and the fishtank would be really nice.

[@OryStreams]

I like that area too!

[@michellesykes9010]

@@wendyeskelin8765 it does look nice. I hope they use it.

[@karenburkey1737]

O noticed more areas are see through this season. No hiding like the outside upstairs and the island in the kitchen 😂😂 and food prep on that is going to be a blast. I did notice the only thing to do in the house was a chess game this year. I think the AI theme will make it get messy quick 😂😂

[@user-ph3ur5uu8j]

ahhhh! ory is back! fav time of year❤

[@OryStreams]

💚🤗💚

[@SandyHart-jt6sz]

now summer has begun

[@sharenhansen7508]

So excited for this new season!! 🤗

[@jakeschubert9105]

However many houseguests there are… I want to see each one be from a different state and different areas of the country, as well. It would be super cool if everyone was from a town of say 50,000 or less people.

[@OryStreams]

Yeah I do wish they would try harder to get people from small towns

[@jakeschubert9105]

@@OryStreams I live in a town of 17,000 or so… it is tough to relate with people from NYC, Chicago, places like that! Not saying it’s impossible, it’s just a different lifestyle!

[@kimberlyholley4222]

Hey Hey Ory!!!👋🏻 YYAAYY!! I predict that they’ll have an AI Bot as a houseguest & they’ll have to decode something in order to evict it.:)

[@shirleycolon3238]

I truly appreciate you 💞

[@juanitagarces656]

Is that you Ory???!!!. Geez Louise, I can’t believe I’m here again. 😁🤨🤪

[@zoeystar4668]

I love the house. It's a nice change. I'm just not fond of the outdoor furniture. Unicorn room is my fav. Also note, the cat that Cirie wanted to take home last season, has been painted pink with added prints,but you can tell it's the same one by the cat face, size and shape. It's in the Unicorn room. I'm super excited for this season to get started.

[@carleytippit6361]

So glad you’re back!! Can’t wait for this season with you!

[@OryStreams]

Im so excited!

[@wendyeskelin8765]

The backyard is one of the best they've had. The added furniture, the cherry trees, the fluffy chairs to lay in. I hople people use towels when laying on them otherwise they'll get nasty in a hurry.

[@michellesykes9010]

@@wendyeskelin8765 I do think the backyard is the best of the house this year.

[@trinapemberton]

Having you back to get the nightly recaps gets me excited for it to start.., yay!

[@giovannarodriguez9911]

So happy you're back!

[@daniellebehrle630]

OMG ORY!!!! You made my season last year! Cant wait to watch along and listen with you!

[@Nanabanana7073]

I am super excited. I cannot wait to have my summer hijacked by big brother

[@PeterT-bs4nm]

Good to see you back!

[@IRgEEK]

Great to see you again Ory for more BB! Hello fellow BB fans! Was anything said about what AI engine they are using? Guarantee there is a tie in with one of the biggies. ChatGPT or similar. I think the Have-Not room is definitely the coolest looking room to theme. I'd love that table and chair!

[@michellesykes9010]

@@IRgEEK Hello! Excited for a new season!

[@stinkynacho2362]

Bro I’m pumped to hear these updates again from you everyday!!

[@Indigorayful]

I totally agree about too much going on in the living room area....worst I've ever seen and I've watched every episode of every season

[@heartyhedonist1448]

This is my third year following along with you ory! Best bb content creator ever. Sooo excited for this year!!

[@teresasousa2591]

Omg, Ory, so glad to see you. Looking forward to this season. Love your updates❤

[@OryStreams]

💚💚💚

[@deljs6]

My son and I are die hard BB fans BUT we're ALSO die hard OLYMPICS FANS TOO! we love the Olympics so it could make it hard for us keeping up with BB, those weeks when that is going on.

[@angelaeaton8387]

Woho!!! Still so said about Canada!! 😢But i am so pumped about BB26!!

[@OryStreams]

Yeah its a shame but once the feeds were gone it was a shell of its self

[@tiffanyb.7596]

Hay Ory, 😃 looking forward to the fun! Makes me feel kind of sad if they evict someone the first night. I always want the 1st tossed out houseguest to be able to earn their way back in. Not sure about the AI theme, but maybe it will look better when the houseguests are in. I do like the aquarium room. 🥰

[@OryStreams]

Agreed those first night boots get a rough deal

[@janet-princessjj3115]

So many places to sit. Not much room for them to work out in the backyard. I wonder if they are allowed to rearrange the furniture

[@renea.7867]

Yayy Ory is back, great to see you!!

[@user-lm7gh1rs8u]

Good morning. Good to see you again. I'm so ready to hear from you this bb season. Go Ory 🎉🎉🎉

[@madelinegarrison2281]

I’m so glad you are posting for this season again! I am almost more excited to watch your daily updates than the actual show!

[@TylerCody.]

Yay he’s back

[@alexandraalbertz1442]

We missed you. Your work last year was legendary

[@XanderMatthews-nv9zf]

It will be the exact same format it is every year, I’m actually at the point where I don’t want to watch the episodes anymore and am just sticking to live feeds and KZbinrs like Ory, and Kay La Fro Legitimately the editing is 1 of the biggest soul crushers of all BB seasons post 21

[@butterflies015]

Can't wait to do the draft. I missed the last one. The kitchen looks like design to look likr a sneaker. And that hot room is going to be a problem for whoever gets it. Cause it screams come in everyone and just take over my room to me. Which isn't supposed to be the case.

[@tkwilliams8216]

Woohoo, Ory! Missed you!

[@wendyeskelin8765]

That marble is TERRIBLE.. It doesn't go with the cool coffee table and the outdoor wall paper. They should have gotten another couch and ditched the marble.

[@michellesykes9010]

@@wendyeskelin8765 not a fan of the coffee table or the diarrhea walls either.

[@wendyeskelin8765]

@@michellesykes9010 the diarrhea walls. how hilarious. They are bad. I think that the coffee table matches the walls, unlike the other crap they have mixed together.

[@deljs6]

That unicorn fairy room IS TO BUSY !! 😲

[@stephaniexlorraine]

i'm excited to watch an entire season live.

[@ladybuggstar1349]

Yeah welcome back ory

[@AnnaRuthSmith]

So glad you’re back! 💛

[@OryStreams]

🤗💚🤗

[@user-zm3xk2mm2k]

There are MULTIPLE places for a secret room

[@Naanii77]

I wish they made a bigger deal of the have nots and slop, or just get rid of it. Just doesn’t make sense

[@OryStreams]

Yeah it feels like just going through the motions at this point. Either make it matter or get rid of it.

[@michellesykes9010]

@@Naanii77 go back to pb and j

[@80Fisher]

So excited to be watching again! Love your BB content, so much fun!

[@OryStreams]

🤗💚

[@5p4l2k7]

I'm so ready to judge and make fun of a new season of BB! 😂❤

[@OryStreams]

🤣🤣🤣

[@happyreality244]

I want BB to go backbto playing strategic playing and yhat be the winner for Big Moves

[@dayna7401]

Remember Brett from season 20 he said he’d always just sleep in the have not room

[@brendabarton462]

Welcome back 😊

[@karenburkey1737]

Good morning yay

[@OryStreams]

Morning! Cant wait for the season to start!

[@deljs6]

Backyard is nice and chess room upstairs is cool. Not crazy about the rest of the house to be honest. It's either too busy or like the kitchen, to stark. I'm confused lol

[@leeb.5795]

Superfan of over 20yrs here. ❤

[@lauralynn1124]

Can't Wait!!

[@ravenpicks]

I'm happy.😊 Good to see you.

[@OryStreams]

I missed all you guys!

[@sunshinehwy]

I thought that Fish Rm was the Room right next to the main floor bathroom

[@maceyjohnson9162]

Ahhh I’ve missed you! I’m ready!

[@OryStreams]

Ive missed all of you!

[@user-ph3ur5uu8j]

the comment about under 10 seconds was so directed.

[@OryStreams]

🤣🤣🤣

[@breealexander3924]

So happy to see and hear you Ory!! 🎉 I’m only a fan of the kitchen! The rest of the house is a mess. Happy to see fish tank also!!

[@drunkenleaderNOR]

welcome back, I was hoping you were gonna cover The Mole S7 (S2 Netflix), but cant wait until BB26 updates.

[@OryStreams]

I should have the new season is pretty good except for the host and his mile long neck 🤣 Who do you think is the mole? I think Im leaning Ryan at the moment Hannah might be the funniest option.

[@drunkenleaderNOR]

@@OryStreams I'm on the Michael train due to the countless hints, but if what a certain contestant said is true, im scared 🫥

[@OryStreams]

@@drunkenleaderNOR Michael was an early pick of mine too but idk. Theres a lot of good potential moles.

[@happyreality244]

Love the colors

[@erinhunter275]

To sterile on decor in main areas. A wood floor would have balanced better. If this is our future in decor, YUCK 🤮

[@TheLegendaryMovieCritic]

I’m loving the look of this house this season & I hope this season is much better than last season!

[@michellesykes9010]

@@TheLegendaryMovieCritic it’s gotta be better than last season. Nowhere to go but up.

[@TheLegendaryMovieCritic]

@@michellesykes9010 I just hope BBAI isn’t gonna be as bad as the BB Multiverse twist!

[@michellesykes9010]

@@TheLegendaryMovieCritic I know. That was so dumb. Especially when people disappeared and then came back and nothing happened. Someone dropped the ball on that twist.

[@happyreality244]

I like the hangout room

[@karenhummer2745]

Ory, Ory, Ory! 🙌🏼

[@jojoxcircus]

Not me probably only watching Ory this year

[@barbaralisiecki9423]

Good morning Ory!! Missed you!!

[@shelleyobrien8180]

Hi Ory, glad you’re back and look forward too your podcast. Personally I’m not a fan of the BB House and parts leave me so cold and the Have-Not is horrible and the HOH room is ugly and uninviting.

[@loriboyd3055]

I'm pretty sure that they are having former big bro's back. I think Derreck will be in it.

[@michellesykes9010]

@@loriboyd3055 I can’t imagine Derrick would go back. He sad he would only do a winners season.

[@sunshinehwy]

Prediction, BB26 will tease their theme with upcoming RG2 participants again

[@deedeetaylor124]

I wish they will bring back the fish.

[@user21562]

Ory!!

[@tala1246]

The comedy is my least favorite thing about Big Brother. I’m in it for the strategy….and the NEW houseguests!

[@OryStreams]

💯💯

[@ladymusiqka]

Ory!!!!❤

[@happyreality244]

I want all Newbies cause they always target returns. Hope it is a Great season

[@markethanard4164]

Hey, Ori looking forward to all your recap videos. 😅

[@OryStreams]

Glad you like them!

[@mrsc9565]

Ory, Welcome Back!!!💜😊

[@carolwargin8160]

The background is a math seamless pattern handwriting

[@sunshinehwy]

I like that rock room, looks like an Avatar Fantasy land

[@brendabarton462]

The cast was posted on KZbin

[@MikaylaLynn]

I love this house especially with how bad last years was 😂

[@jamesgibson5818]

I think you meant to say July 17 and 18th because that’s what the promo and the program guide says

[@iBambo]

Based on Julie Chen Moonves' interviews and social media teases about Big Brother 26, here are some potential AI-themed twists ranked by likelihood, along with a review of hints and clues from her discussions: Likely AI-Themed Twists AI-Driven Memory Wall: This twist is highly likely given the emphasis on technology and the Memory Wall being highlighted in previews. An AI could be used to dynamically update or manipulate the images based on houseguest interactions, adding an unpredictable element to the game​ (Big Brother Network)​​ (Monsters and Critics)​. AI Predictions and Challenges: Julie hinted at the theme "Connect the Dots" and the presence of a computer grid-like theme, suggesting that AI could be used to predict game outcomes or set up challenges where houseguests must outsmart the AI​ (Big Brother Network)​. Deepfake Messages: Given the mention of familiar faces appearing via deepfakes, it seems likely that houseguests might receive messages from AI-generated versions of past contestants or loved ones, creating emotional and strategic dilemmas​ (Monsters and Critics)​. AI Room: There could be a room controlled entirely by AI, where the environment changes based on the AI’s analysis of houseguest behavior. This room might serve as a place for secret tasks or special power competitions​ (Monsters and Critics)​. Live AI Interactions: The AI could be a "virtual houseguest" that interacts with the real houseguests in real-time, providing clues, setting tasks, or even holding the power to influence nominations or evictions​ (Big Brother Network)​. Less Likely Twists AI-Controlled Evictions: While intriguing, having AI control evictions directly might be seen as unfair or too manipulative, hence less likely. Instead, AI might influence nominations rather than make final eviction decisions. AI-Generated House Rules: Introducing completely new rules randomly generated by AI could disrupt the game’s balance too much, making this a less probable twist compared to more controlled AI influences​ (Monsters and Critics)​. Reviewing Hints from Julie Chen Moonves Julie Chen Moonves has dropped several hints that align with the likely twists mentioned above: "Connect the Dots" Theme: Julie's posts and comments suggest a theme revolving around connections, possibly hinting at AI’s role in creating and manipulating these connections​ (Big Brother Network)​​ (Monsters and Critics)​. Use of Emojis and Cryptic Messages: Her social media posts have used emojis and vague hints to stir curiosity, emphasizing elements like a grid or matrix, which fits well with AI and tech themes​ (CINEMABLEND)​​ (Monsters and Critics)​. Emphasis on Surprises: Julie has repeatedly stated that "not everything is as it seems," pointing towards AI-generated unpredictability within the house dynamics​ (Monsters and Critics)​. By considering these hints and previous Big Brother twists, the AI-themed elements this season are likely to focus on dynamic interactions and strategic manipulations that add layers of complexity and intrigue to the game.

[@jojoxcircus]

GO OFF QUEEN

[@AnthonyWehnert]

I missed you😭😭🙏

[@OryStreams]

💚🤗

[@tala1246]

I love the house, haha.