Big Brother is an American version of the Big Brother reality television show based on the Dutch television series of the same name originally created in 1997 by John de Mol's company Endemol.[2] The show is based on a group of strangers, known as HouseGuests, living together twenty-four hours a day in the "Big Brother" house, isolated from the outside world but under constant surveillance with no privacy for three months. In thirteen seasons[3] of the show, 151 different people have entered the Big Brother house so far. It is currently the longest running version of the Big Brother format, running slightly longer than the British format which premiered a few weeks after the launch of the American version. It has remained the longest running version of the format since 2004 during its fifth season, thereby surpassing the Dutch version which was cancelled during its fourth season in 2002. It has currently been renewed until at least the end of its 13th season in 2011 in which it would have completed 11 consecutive years on air. However, Big Brother UK still has more episodes, due to having a different format. It also has more editions.
The HouseGuests compete for the chance to win a $500,000 grand prize by avoiding weekly eviction, until the last HouseGuest remains at the end of the season that can claim the $500,000 grand prize. The American series is hosted by television personality Julie Chen. Produced by Allison Grodner and Rich Meehan, it currently airs in the United States on CBS[4] and in Canada on Global[5].Along with America's Next Top Model, it is currently one of the only American primetime programs on the five major English-language networks not to yet convert to high definition broadcasting, and it continues to air in 480i standard definition.In all seasons, eviction night has been hosted by veteran television personality and news anchor, Julie Chen, wife of CBS President Les Moonves and co-host of the network's The Talk and formerly co-host of CBS's The Early Show. Television critics gave Chen largely negative reviews during her first season (2000), citing wooden delivery,[6] stilted interaction with the studio audience, weak interviews with evictees on the live programs,[6] and her overuse of the phrase "But first..."[7] This led fans to dub her "the Chenbot," a moniker of which Chen is aware and says she accepts.[8][9]The announcer played an active role in the first season introducing every scene, but with the major changes to the program after the initial season, the announcer was relegated to the opening and closing of each episode. There have been several different announcers throughout the years. Past announcers include Dave Walsh (season one and episode 2 of season two),[10] Chuck Riley (season two),[11] and Phil Proctor (seasons 3-6 ).[12] The current announcer is Clayton Halsey[13] and has been the announcer since season seven.
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