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Two Arizonans Enter Big Brother's Time Warp
10 Jul
Summary
- Season 28 theme is 'Time Trip,' featuring decades like the '80s and Y2K.
- The season marks the 1,000th original episode of Big Brother.
- Two Arizona residents, an MMA fighter and a game show host, are contestants.
Big Brother Season 28, themed 'Time Trip,' launched on July 9, 2026, with 14 houseguests entering a world of temporal twists. This season marks a significant milestone as the first primetime series to reach 1,000 original episodes. The house itself reflects the theme, featuring rooms like the 'Living Room of Eras' and 'Futuristic Sleep Pods Room,' drawing inspiration from decades such as the '80s and Y2K.
Among the new contestants are Kamuela Kirk, a 32-year-old MMA fighter from Phoenix, and Melody Morris, a game show host from Thornton, Colorado, who now resides in Maricopa. Kirk, known as 'The Jawaiian,' brings a battle-tested mindset from his fighting career, aiming to combine strategic and social gameplay. Morris, who studied sports journalism at Arizona State University, is described as ambitious, bold, and funny, planning to use her relatability and listening skills to her advantage.
The season premiere aired on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at 8 p.m. ET. Moving forward, new episodes will air on Wednesdays at 8 p.m. ET, with live evictions on Thursdays. Sundays will also feature new episodes at 8 p.m. ET. Both contestants are competing for a $750,000 grand prize and have expressed they will not be participating in showmances, focusing instead on the game.
