Big Brother's eighteenth season will feature all new house decor as well as several unexpected twists, including a new weekly competition.
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When Big Brother premieres Wednesday, June 22 at 8PM ET/PT on CBS, the houseguests will move into the house renovated to fit a new theme -- "Best Summer Vacation Destinations."
The house will celebrate travel and feature exotically decorated bedrooms and living areas in addition to a completely redesigned backyard complete with a new pool, hot tub and gym equipment.
"We are loving how the house theme plays into the twists and turns that the Big Brother houseguests will face this summer," show executive producer Allison Grodner said in a statement. "I don't want to give too much away, but there are quite a few things in the house that are more than just decorations."
"This season we're creating the craziest summer vacation ever inside the Big Brother house," added executive producer Rich Meehan. "It's going to be 99 days of twists and turns, with a few secrets along the way. But we're most looking forward to those moments that even surprise us... because it wouldn't be Big Brother without unexpected 'showmances,' meltdowns and blindsides."
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Although CBS has yet to formally announce any of this season's twists, the network teased that they will be revealed during the two-night premiere on June 22 and June 23. The new weekly competition will be unveiled in the first Sunday episode on June 26 at 8PM ET/PT.
The houseguests will be living in the house together outfitted with 87 HD cameras -- seven more than last year -- and more than 100 microphones, recording their every move 24 hours a day.
The houseguests will kick off their experience in an ultra-modern air terminal/living room where a "Departures" sign lists the exotic destinations featured throughout the house.
The air-travel theme continues in the kitchen, with an island built from the cowling of a 727 jet engine. There will also be souvenir-themed plates, glasses and snow globes.
In an African safari-themed room, houseguests can lounge inside a "glamping tent." In the bustling Shibuya section of Tokyo, there will be a pop-art graphic mural and neon signs. London will be represented through a cobblestone floor and Union Jack fabric in the bedrooms.
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A bright yellow and red phone booth serves as a passageway between the Tokyo and London rooms. The working phon can connect the houseguests with whomever is in the Head of Household suite. The house will also boast Caribbean-inspired bathrooms, bringing the beach indoors.
The HoH suite is set up like Honolulu, HI, with a laser-cut hibiscus room divider, tiki pilasters and a headboard built from a massive saltwater aquarium, with seven tropical fish -- one for each of the seven seas.
In addition, this season's chess set is custom built with 3D-printed scale replicas of famous landmarks in Chicago and New York City, and the backyard will celebrate U.S. national parks.
One houseguest will be evicted from the house each week, and one lucky individual will end up winning the $500,000 grand prize.
Big Brother After Dark premieres Thursday, June 23 at 1AM ET/PT on Pop. The Big Brother After Show series, hosted by Jeff Schroeder, will air exclusively on CBS All Access every Friday beginning on July 1. Schroeder will take questions directly from fans via social media, interview Houseguests and welcome surprise guests.
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