What to Know About ‘Big Brother Reindeer Games’: Cast and More
Big Brother is getting a Christmas makeover with the upcoming spin-off Big Brother Reindeer Games.
Julie Chen Moonves announced the six-episode television event at the end of the film Big brother 25 season finale in November.
“It’s a new game and a new set of rules that are just as legendary BB players return to compete to be the last one standing,” she teased.
A day later, Chen Moonves revealed that the show will feature all new competitions, with no carryovers from the OG Big Brother.
“All bets are off,” she said during an interview with Big brother 24 champion and Entertainment tonight correspondent Taylor Hale. “Maybe some new iconic games will be released here.”
Keep scrolling to find out everything Big Brother Reindeer Games:
When will ‘Big Brother Reindeer Games’ premiere?
The competition series begins on CBS Monday, December 11 at 8:00 PM ET.
Who organizes ‘Big Brother Reindeer Games’?
While Chen Moonves presented every season Big Brother Since the series premiered in 2000, she’s been giving some beloved alumni the chance to step into her shoes. Reindeer games: Derek Xiao And Tiffany Mitchell by Big brother 23 And Big brother 11 champion Jordan Lloyd.
Who’s in the cast of ‘Big Brother Reindeer Games’?
Nine former Big Brother players compete for the top prize of $100,000 Reindeer games: Cody Calafiore (BB16 And BB22), Nicole Franzel (BB16, BB18 And BB22), Frankie Grande (BB16), Taylor Hale (BB24), Cameron Hardin (BB25), Brittany Haynes (BB12 And BB14), Josh Martinez (BB19), Xavier Prater (BB23) And Danielle Reyes (BB3 And BB7).
The cast consists of five Big Brother champions (Calafiore, Franzel, Hale, Martinez and Prather) and three winners of the America’s Favorite Houseguest award (Hale, Hardin and Haynes).
What are the rules of ‘Big Brother Reindeer Games’?
Different than normal Big Brotherthe cast of Reindeer games will not nominate players for eviction or vote to eliminate each other. Instead, each episode consists of three competitions, the last of which determines which player will be eliminated.
In another big difference with Big Brotherthe Reindeer games participants will not live together while being cut off from the outside world.
What does the ‘Big Brother Reindeer Games’ house look like?
The Big Brother house was transformed into Santa’s Lodge for the new show.
The kitchen is now Mrs. Claus’ bakery and the head of household’s room is now Santa’s office. Christmas trees, garlands and neatly wrapped presents serve as festive decor. There’s even a fireplace with stockings hanging from the mantel.
Throughout the competition, players will visit other locations including the Candy Cane Forest, Santa’s Village and Santa’s Workshop.
Will there be live feeds for ‘Big Brother Reindeer Games’?
The live feeds, which track the guests’ every move 24/7, are what has been set up Big Brother apart from other reality shows. However, Reindeer games will not have live feeds as it is a pre-recorded show.
What is the schedule of the ‘Big Brother Reindeer Games’?
New episodes of Big Brother Reindeer Games airs on CBS on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays until the finale on December 21.
The broadcast times of the episodes are as follows:
Monday, December 11: 8:00 PM ET
Tuesday, December 12: 9:00 PM ET
Thursday, December 14: 8:00 PM ET
Monday, December 18: 9:00 PM ET
Tuesday, December 19: 9:00 PM ET
Thursday, December 21: 8:00 PM ET