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Power Status

Rachel is in the game
Someone is secret accomplice

Head of Household: Vince
Original noms: TBA
Veto winner/outcome: TBA
Post-veto noms: TBA
Blockbuster winner: TBA
Final noms: TBA
Evicted: TBA

Diary segment tallies by @clamperls4

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Daily Feeds Recaps

Day 3 Premiere - Thursday - July 10, 2025

It's finally time to officially start up again and move on from pre-season, even though the hamsters already have. Several more clues about the Mystery person have been posted and at this point, they might as well just have blinking neon lights spelling out Rachel.

Julie's shoe

A teaser preview/promo clip for tonight's show was posted this morning, with the 16 rookies seated in the living room. The lights went out, they squealed, a table disappeared a lockbox (and wobbled), and we were left with a big MISSING banner and one of Julie's designer shoes alone onstage (Saint Laurent, for those keeping track). Maybe Rachel murders her to kick off the mystery and she'll barge in the front door hollering she's back, bitches. We'll know soon enough.

Julie's shoe

I'd heard from several sources that move-in night was extremely chaotic and confusing, comps- and twists-wise. And it proved to be true. Read on.

Okay, on with the show! Julie opened from inside the house, showing some of the decor we've seen and teasing that lots of adjective-heavy mysteries were on the way. Then she came out the front door looking like she'd just been evicted(!) and we were off. They got right to intro packages for the first eight and they were gathered onstage to hear more mysteries hype. Julie sent them inside in groups of four, like she does. Zach was first in (oops), along with Amy, Adrian, Kelly, and they were followed by Keanu, Lauren, Ashley, Rylie. Then came the other eight and their intros, and more mysteries hype, and their entry groups were Mickey, Zae, Katherine, Jimmy, followed by Vince, Morgan, Ava, Will.

 

They flashed to a digital clock counting down several times and it finally hit zero as the group was sitting around the living room playing get-to-know-you. Chances are they'd been scattered and were called to the living room, but it came off as natural. Then came the clip we saw earlier today: the lights went out, the drop table dropped, and Julie disappeared like Cinderella, leaving only her shoe behind. A "masked mastermind" appeared on their monitor to tell them he was behind Julie's and the HOH relic box's disappearance. A phone rang with Julie on the other end telling them to split into two groups: one to hunt for her, and one to hunt for the HOH box, with a "game-changing reward" for the winner of each group.

 

The first group had to find Julie, who was behind one of eight doors. They had to build a bridge with puzzle pieces to get to the doors. Each door had a recorded message from Julie with details from their time onstage with her, what she was wearing, etc. One statement was true and other seven false. First to open the correct door with the true statement won, and wrong door guessers were eliminated, but I don't think anyone was eliminated. Zach took a chance and opened the correct door pretty quick and there she was. He won $10k, which I wouldn't call "game-changing" like the mastermind guy said. (Unless the others hold it against him later, but opening night adrenaline and chaos sometimes makes them kind of forget Day 1 prizes.)

 

The second group had to find the HOH relic box among dozens of lookalikes, based on clues scattered around involving keys, gems, shapes. Wrong answers were dropped down a trap door! Keanu got dropped and was followed by Kelley, Zae, Will, Morgan, Katherine. Only Jimmy and Ashley were left, and Jimmy got the right box. For his reward, he got to select the four players who'd compete for HOH. Meetings ensued, like they do, but we didn't hear most of those - just a few boilerplate comments (and Diaries) about wanting or not wanting the first HOH. He picked himself, Adrian, Ashley, Vince to play.

 

Julie told us "we've been dropping clues all week, have you figured it out?" about the mystery hamster, and we groaned because they'd already pretty much told us.

The HOH comp - yep, we're still going - was Destroy the Lair, meaning the masked dude's lair, which was the setting for the comp. It was the one where they had to hang objects ("cores" this time) on wobbly metallic tree-like limbs ("BB Blaster" this time) so they were balanced, and it had to hold its balance for 10 seconds after the player started their clock. There was a lot of wobbling and dropping, but Vince finally won. After the players and the dozen spectators went back inside, red lights flashed and shakycam shook the playing field/lair, and an explosion erupted from an uninhabited coastal area somewhere. Okay. Julie told Vince about his duties, and that there will once again be three nominees this year, with one saving his or herself live on eviction night in the AI Arena BB Blockbuster comp.

The masked dude showed up on their monitor again and said they have another housemate and competitor coming, and Rachel made a dramatic entrance down the stairs. It was almost, almost as dramatic as Todrick's descent when he arrived for noms when HOH. She announced herself as "reality royalty" and many recognized her. The masked dude popped up again during the introductions circle to say Rachel is in the game but not as the 17th houseguest. He said he has a secret accomplice who's #17, one of them, who's been helping with the lights and doors effects. If a majority of them figures out who it is (presumably with individual Diary "votes"?) they'd go home. If they don't guess who it is by a majority, the accomplice will remain in the game, making 17 players in all. The accomplice's portrait is a silhouette that lines up with Zach's cast pic, but that could be coincidental. Recall on Rachel's first season, the Saboteur's silhouette was male but Annie had the job.

Rachel's arrival

We'll find out who it is on Sunday's show, which will also have first nominations - those are taking place tomorrow in the house.

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Season Stats

HOHs in order: Vince

Veto winners in order: TBA

Evictions in order: TBA



Ratings - Fresh Meat and a Leftover edition

Ratings will be based on entertainment value, usually - free neutrals for all until they earn otherwise.
Mostly just official basic stats for now, and a few very sketchy first impressions. I've not read/watched interviews yet (I know!) but might still get to them?

Noms count: original/renom/twist


 
I'm still salty about them promising 'all-new houseguests' when they aren't. That's a first, I believe. I think we can all agree we didn't need another season with one vet (especially one with a big, room-owning personality) and 16 intimidated, starstruck rookies, but here we are. I'm glad we didn't have a first night boot at least. The house looks terrific! Not quite as good as BB Canada's murder mystery mansion did, but that's to be expected.

The premiere was chaotic and over-complicated, the masked lair dude was dumb, the accomplice thing was confusing, and the Diaries were as uninspired and disingenuous as usual. Finally, waiting til Day 6 to launch feeds is absolutely NOT what we mean when we say we want old school BB.

But let's cheer for an 83-day season, one week shorter than the last few. And there will be no battle-backs.




Won: Nothing yet

HOH 0 - Veto 0 - Noms 0/0/0 - HN 0

 

Adrian Rocha - 23
Instagram
Single? - fan applicant?
Carpenter
San Antonio, TX

I'm told his is the one must-see interview in this group, so I'll be sure to check it out. Meanwhile I did see that he actually built a BB wall comp at home so it'll be interesting to see if he lasts long enough to do the big one here. His intro pack showed him not only on his wall, but getting sprayed with a hose from a friend! That was hilarious. He said he's 'a bit of a nerd' and then he showed us his highly detailed organization system with everything in labeled bins. I wonder if he'll go around tidying up and organizing everyone else's things? That could be fun.




Won: Nothing yet

HOH 0 - Veto 0 - Noms 0/0/0 - HN 0

 

Amy Bingham - 43
Instagram
Single, 3 kids - fan applicant?
Insurance agent
Stockton, CA

She seems to be the polarizing one from what I've seen in the streets. Like Will, she has a built-in handicap from the start, as the young 'uns often like to boot the elders early just because they can. Obviously 43 isn't old-old, but it is for this show. I don't have much more for her after the premiere than I did before, except she said she can have a temper, so that's promising. Many are thinking she's the accomplice.




Won: Nothing yet

HOH 0 - Veto 0 - Noms 0/0/0 - HN 0

 

Ashley Hollis - 25
Instagram
Single? - recruit?
Attorney
New York, NY

The mixup with attorney Meron based on that nanosecond commercial leak was funny, and Meron was a great sport about it. And how bizarre Meron said the show had approached her a few years ago? Do they just hit up every attractive person on IG?? BB Canada's Kyle was also a good sport when the fanbase mistook him for the announced hamster, and he ended up on the show the following year. Sorry, I don't have much on Ashley yet, except she said she can be feisty, so let's hope she delivers on that.




Won: Nothing yet

HOH 0 - Veto 0 - Noms 0/0/0 - HN 0

 

Ava Pearl - 24
Instagram
Single? - recruit?
Aura painter
Long Island, NY

She's also polarizing the fanbase somewhat, and I'm expecting more moon tea in our near future. It'll be interesting to see what she's about behind the aura painting and flower floppy hat. I hope she doesn't wear the hat all the time.




Won: Nothing yet

HOH 0 - Veto 0 - Noms 0/0/0 - HN 0

 

Jimmy Heagerty - 25
Instagram - alt IG (may reactivate after BB)
Long-term boyfriend - fan applicant?
AI consultant
Washington, DC (orig Sarasota, FL)

Apparently he plans to job-lie and say he's a tennis coach, and that he's still in Florida. Why? AI consultant is a nebulous term that could mean anything he decides to tell them it means, but sure go with something athletic instead. He described his job as a 'strategy consultant' in his intro package but I still say that, or AI consultant, would serve him better than tennis coach.




Won: Nothing yet

HOH 0 - Veto 0 - Noms 0/0/0 - HN 0

 

Katherine Woodman - 23
Instagram
Fine dining server
Columbia, SC (orig Gwinnett County, GA)

She's got a VENUS tattoo on her arm, and Ava's IG handle is childofvenusandmars. Will that give them an automatic connection? We'll see. They don't appear to be kindred spirits at first glance, but you never know. She described herself as a happily single, raging feminist in her intro pack, so maybe she'll have something to say if (when) the brojocks try to run the game. Her intro also implied a rough childhood, so props to her for overcoming that.




Won: Nothing yet

HOH 0 - Veto 0 - Noms 0/0/0 - HN 0

 

Keanu Soto - 33
Instagram
Single? - recruit?
Dungeon master (and fitness/nutrition trainer)
McKinney, TX (orig Miami, FL)

His IG implies his fitness and nutrition stuff is his main focus, so I don't know why they went with dungeon master for the official job? Welp, he put fitness first in his intro package, followed up by dungeon mastering as more of a hobby. I see you, production. He was indeed named after Mr Reeves, 33 years ago, and that's a reality check we didn't need.




Won: Nothing yet

HOH 0 - Veto 0 - Noms 0/0/0 - HN 0

 

Kelley Jorgensen - 29
Instagram - TikTok
Single? - fan applicant?
Web designer
Burbank, SD

Being on local news recently after a tornado attacked her barn is one of the better backstories we've had. Not on a par with Chima's horrific experience or Becky's train, but more than the usual same ol', same ol'. I want to like her, and am hoping she doesn't overdo the quirky bit so I can. I knew she was well-traveled from her IG but was surprised and impressed to learn on the premiere she's a licensed pilot.




Won: Nothing yet

HOH 0 - Veto 0 - Noms 0/0/0 - HN 0

 

Lauren Domingue - 22
Instagram
Single - fan applicant
Bridal consultant
Lafayette, LA

After the premiere I still don't have a lot to go on, but having bought an HOH robe implies she's a hardcore fan. Whether that's episodes only or feeds remains to be seen, and could make a difference. (Normally I'd say feedsters have a better shot, but a lot of past winners were devoted tv-onlies - go figure.)




Won: Nothing yet

HOH 0 - Veto 0 - Noms 0/0/0 - HN 0

 

Mickey Lee - 35
Instagram
Single? - prior season alternate
Event curator
Atlanta, GA (orig Jacksonville, FL)

I was pleased to see in her intro package that she's equally comfortable being glam in the city as casual in the country. That kind of flexibility can be a big asset here (and in life). And she said she's 'easy to like' which is maybe the most valuable commodity in this game. Saying Rylie looks like or reminds her of Brad Pitt will live on, and on.




Won: Nothing yet

HOH 0 - Veto 0 - Noms 0/0/0 - HN 0

 

Morgan Pope - 33
Instagram - Twitch - modeling
Single? - fan applicant?
Gamer (and model)
Los Angeles, CA (orig Palm Springs, CA)

Being both a gamer and a model might not be good for her if we have catty girls this year (I hope we don't), as the guys are likely to flock to her. Also, see Will. 'Morgan's a gamer' is already becoming the new Devon has a daughter/I'm a married mother, but come to think of it, Rachel could revive Brooklyn's catchphrase too. Morgan says she's an empath, which is a trendy thing to claim but it is true for some. We'll see if it works in her favor or not.




Won: Nothing yet

HOH 0 - Veto 0 - Noms 0/0/0 - HN 0

 

Rachel Reilly Villegas - 40
Instagram
Married, 2 kids - two-time veteran
Casting agent
Hoover, AL (orig Concord, NC via Las Vegas, NV)

We knew she'd be here and now she is. Her entrance was a way over the top but so is she, as least when on BB. I wasn't crazy about her Miss Scarlett outfit but I don't have to be: I'm sure it was designed to impress and intimidate, as is her presence in there. She'll probably have some opening immunity - vets usually do - and that's one of the problems with mixed vet/rookie casts. By the second week they're just one of the hamsters, deep in the present game and roomie hierarchy. But since she's here, I'm ready to watch it all like a comedy show, and if the others let her plow through them all to one of the finalist chairs, that's on them.




Won: Nothing yet

HOH 0 - Veto 0 - Noms 0/0/0 - HN 0

 

Rylie Jeffries - 27
Instagram
Single - fan applicant
Professional bull rider
Luther, OK

He may be in over his head but we'll see how he does. An alliance with Rachel would be funny due to his name, and that's probably as good a basis for an early alliance as anything? There's already some dirt being slung out here about him, some of which is true and some isn't, but it's in the lore now either way. I have no comment on any of that, as of now. I hope he doesn't wear the cowboy hat all the time.




Won: Nothing yet

HOH 1 - Veto 0 - Noms 0/0/0 - HN 0

 

Vince Panaro - 34
Instagram
Single? - prior season alternate/feedster
Unemployed
West Hills, CA

I have a feeling he'll be a total fave or a total flop: I don't see much inbetween here. Winning the first HOH was good for him and his immediate safety, but I'm afraid it could encourage a brojock alliance to form and we know how those go. I like how he played up unemployed/living with parents with humor in his intro pack, and I think he'll be the one we never know whether to take seriously or not.




Won: Nothing yet

HOH 0 - Veto 0 - Noms 0/0/0 - HN 0

 

Cliffton "Will" Williams - 50
Instagram
Married, 2 kids, 3 stepkids - fan applicant
College sports podcaster
Charlotte, NC (orig Wallace, SC)

The quick clips I've seen of him seem promising, but he'll have to overcome the stigma of being 'the old guy' and get a foothold fast if he wants to stay. If he wants them to call him Captain, I hope he partners up with Morgan, for the lulz.




Won: $10,000

HOH 0 - Veto 0 - Noms 0/0/0 - HN 0

 

Zach Cornell - 27
Instagram
Single - fan applicant?
Marketing manager
Cartersville, GA

He didn't even hesitate about walking in the door first, and it's probably safe to say he won't be the one to break that curse. Showboating in Julie's personal space after 'rescuing' her was unnecessary at best (and obnoxious at worst). He's on probation for that with me, but we'll see what he's like when the feeds start.




Won: Nothing yet

HOH 0 - Veto 0 - Noms 0/0/0 - HN 0

 

Isaiah "Zae" Frederich - 23
Instagram
Single - applied for TAR
Salesperson
Provo, UT Phoenix, AZ (orig Paducah, KY)

I can see him hanging out at brojock central all season, or for as long as he sticks anyway. I hope he's not preachy, and that goes for all of them. I hope none of them are politic-y either: we've all got way more than enough of that everywhere else these days. I was surprised to learn from his intro package that he'd left the LDS church, and that he currently lives in Phoenix. Did they keep him in Provo for his official location intentionally, for stereotyping/editing purposes? We may never know.



 




Lines and Links of the Day

Lines

BB press release: In the 90-minute premiere of its 27th season, Big Brother welcomes an all-new group of Houseguests into the Big Brother house.

@sourandsweet.bsky.social: "a summer of mystery!" yeah, a mystery as to what happened the first week

@liquid8d.bsky.social: how many weeks of safety does Rachel get in her contract?
@thebrypie.bsky.social: well 83 divided by seven is just over 11, so 10 weeks

 

Links

Big Brother Hub at realityblurred - lots of good stuff there!

Behind the Mirror Taran's upcoming book about BB, available now for pre-order through Taran's site or direct from Amazon USA or Amazon Canada

Big Brother Dictionary compiled by Slothy

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Tally Items

Extracurricular Tally

Production dirty tricks: 2
-Going back to withholding 1st week feeds
-Saying 'all new' HGs but bringing in Rachel

 

Production Goofs

 1 Tickets site had Drew Carey hosting
 2 Posted schedule shows 1st eviction is a 'repeat'
 3 Press pics captions missed premiere date by 8 days
 4 Cast members in a pre-cast reveal ad
 5 Announcing 'all-new houseguests' but including Rachel
 6 Misspelled 'competitions' on main P+ page
 7 Misspelled 'Thursday' on premiere press pic captions





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Day 1: Someone is a secret accomplice. If found out/identified by a majority of players, they'll go home. If not, they'll stay and play.

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Big Brother 27 SEASON FAQ
-Day 1 July 8: Move-in, cast reveal
-Day 3 July 10: Premiere
-Zach entered the house first
-Day 6 July 13: Feeds start
-Day 83 September 28: Finale

Feeds are streamed by Paramount Plus. Call 888-274-5343 for account help, including cancellation.

BB27 finalist prizes are likely the same: $750k for the winner, $75k for 2nd place, and probably still $10k for 3rd, $7.5k for 4th, $5k for 5th.
Stipend is probably still $1k per week for all except finalists, including pre-season sequester. Stuntcasts may get more.

The habitat has 112 HD cameras (up 18) and 113 microphones (no change).

The recorded in-house announcements are the voice of producer Don Wollman. He and Julie Chen are the only senior staffers who have been there since Big Brother 1.

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