Big BrotherhostJulie Chen Moonves revealedwhat it will take for her to stop hosting the reality TV show.Big Brotherseason 27is currently on the air. The reality competition series originated in the Netherlands in 1999 and quickly spread worldwide. The U.S. version premiered in 2000 on CBS. Houseguests live in isolation, monitored 24/7, competing in challenges and voting each other out until one wins a cash prize and the title.

Julie has been a part of the U.S. version ofBig Brotherfrom its debut.Initially met with mixed reviews, she evolved into a respected stapleof the show. Known for her calm authority and signature phrases like “But first” and “Expect the unexpected,“Julie has hosted the showfor over two decades, guiding the show’s growth and legacy.

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Julie, who has hosted the show sinceBig Brotherseason 1, confirmed if she is leaving anytime soon.

Julie toldEWthatshe wants to outdo fellow CBS hosts Jeff Probst fromSurvivorand Phil Keoghan fromThe Amazing Race, who have been hosting their shows for just as long as she has hostedBig Brother. “You know what? This is a game of chicken. As long as Probst and Keoghan are there, so am I,” Julie told the outlet before declaring that she is not a “quitter.”

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What Julie Chen Moonves Attempting To Host As Long As Possible Means

Is It Time For A New Big Brother Host, Or Should Julie Stay?

Fans recently debated whether it is time for Julie to step down asBig Brotherhost.Some welcomed the idea of a fresh face, possibly even a former houseguest, bringing new energy to the show. While that argument has merit, many still believe Julie’s long-standing presence remains essential to the series' identity and tradition.

For longtime viewers, seeing a new face during weekly live evictions would feel like the end of an era. Across 20-plus years, Julie has become part of theBig Brotherexperience, sharing fans' passion for the game. As a fellow fan,she asks tough, pointed questions, especially when addressing the show’s most controversial exits.

Julie saying she’ll stay as long as Jeff and Phil shows she’s in it for the long run.She clearly loves hostingBig Brotherand doesn’t plan to leave anytime soon. Her comment shows she’s proud of the job and is still excited by the game. For fans, it means the familiar face they trust will keep showing up.

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Why Julie’s Commitment Means Big Brother Fans Can Relax

Julie, saying she’s not a “quitter” shows she’s here to stay onBig Brother.She’s still loving the joband isn’t ready to leave anytime soon. Fans can relax knowing their favorite host will keep bringing her signature style and energy to the show for as long as possible. They can be assured that, despite changes in houseguests and themes, there will be at least one consistent element in the years ahead.

Big Brotherseason 27 airs Sundays, Wednesdays and Thursdays (and Fridays every other week) at 8 p.m. EDT on CBS.

Source:EW

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Contestants from diverse backgrounds live together in a house under constant surveillance, competing for a grand prize. Cut off from the outside world, they face a series of challenges and eliminations while forming alliances and navigating social dynamics. The last remaining housemate wins the coveted cash prize.