Who is Dee? ‘Survivor’ winner joins ‘Big Brother’ 28
Dee Valladares is officially on “Big Brother” 28.
CBS revealed the “Survivor” 45 winner as the season’s mystery houseguest during Friday’s debut of “Big Brother: Unlocked,” ending one of the biggest opening-week mysteries of the BB28 season.
Valladares emerged as a leading fan theory after host Julie Chen Moonves teased a mystery replacement following Rachel Reilly’s elimination during Thursday’s season premiere. The reveal confirms one of the most-discussed predictions among “Big Brother” fans and adds another reality-TV veteran to a cast that already includes Angela Murray and Rick Devens just as Season 28 live feeds are set to begin.
During Friday’s reveal, CBS also highlighted Valladares’ journey from Cuba to the United States as a child before becoming the winner of “Survivor” 45 and a contestant on “Survivor” 50.
Is Dee Valladares on ‘Big Brother’ 28?
Yes. CBS revealed “Survivor” 45 winner Dee Valladares as the mystery houseguest during Friday’s episode of “Big Brother: Unlocked.” Valladares joins the “Big Brother” 28 cast after days of speculation following the Season 28 premiere cliffhanger.
What season of ‘Survivor’ did Dee Valladares win?
Dee Valladares won “Survivor” 45 and later returned for the milestone all-star season “Survivor 50.”
During her “Big Brother” 28 introduction, CBS highlighted Valladares’ journey from Cuba to the United States as a child before becoming a reality-TV champion. She won the $1 million prize on “Survivor” 45 and enters the BB28 house as one of the most recognizable recent winners from the franchise.
How was ‘Survivor’ winner Dee Valladares revealed on ‘Big Brother’ 28?
CBS unveiled Valladares during Friday’s episode of “Big Brother: Unlocked” after teasing a mystery replacement throughout opening week.
The reveal followed Thursday’s cliffhanger, when the season’s Time Machine twist traveled to Dec. 20, 2023 â the date Valladares won “Survivor” 45.
“Big Brother: Unlocked” hosts Taylor Hale, Derrick Levasseur and Cody Calafiore introduced the mystery houseguest before CBS confirmed Valladares would join the BB28 cast.
CBS quickly confirmed the reveal on social media, introducing Valladares as a “Survivor 45 winner & 50” contestant and teasing her arrival in the BB28 house.
The reveal ended days of speculation that began after Thursday’s episode and confirmed one of the most popular fan theories of the season’s opening week.
Why did fans think Dee Valladares was joining ‘Big Brother’ 28?
Valladares quickly emerged as one of the leading fan theories after host Julie Chen Moonves teased a mystery replacement during Thursday’s season premiere.
Speculation intensified when the show’s Time Machine traveled to Dec. 20, 2023 â the date of the “Survivor” 45 finale, when Valladares won the season. By Friday, many fans believed the clue pointed directly to the “Survivor” champion before CBS officially revealed the mystery houseguest.
Why did Rachel Reilly leave ‘Big Brother’ 28?
Rachel Reilly’s return to the game was short-lived. The “Big Brother” 13 winner entered the house through the season’s “Time Trip” twist alongside Angela Murray and Rick Devens but was eliminated during the first Head of Household competition. Chen Moonves later revealed that Reilly would be replaced â teasing a December 20, 2023, date â setting the stage for Valladares’ arrival.
What is the ‘Big Brother’ Time Capsule?
CBS also unveiled the new BB Time Capsule, a season-long twist that gives viewers a chance to influence the game.
Each week, fans can vote for one houseguest to enter the BB Time Capsule. The selected player will compete in a fast-paced challenge for the chance to win a power from “Big Brother” history â but they could also end up with a punishment instead.
According to CBS, six powers and six punishments are available through the twist. Once a houseguest enters the BB Time Capsule, that player is no longer eligible to be selected again, meaning fans will need to think strategically about when to use their votes.
Fans can cast up to 15 votes per day at CBS.com/BBVote. Voting for the first BB Time Capsule runs through 9 a.m. PT on Friday, July 17.
The first BB Time Capsule winner will be revealed during the Sunday, July 19 episode of “Big Brother.”
When do ‘Big Brother’ live feeds start?
“Big Brother” live feeds are scheduled to launch at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT Friday, immediately following the premiere of “Big Brother: Unlocked.” Fans can watch the feeds on Paramount+ and Pluto TV.
For the first time, CBS is also making limited live-feed content available on the official “Big Brother” YouTube channel after episodes of both “Big Brother” and “Big Brother: Unlocked.”
Fans who want to watch Dee Valladares’ first conversations, alliances and strategy sessions inside the BB28 house can tune in through Paramount+, Pluto TV and the show’s limited YouTube feed windows.
What’s next on ‘Big Brother’ 28?
Dee Valladares’ introduction is only the latest twist in the opening week of “Big Brother” 28.
Sunday’s episode is expected to reveal the season’s first Head of Household and the initial nominations of the summer after Rachel Reilly’s elimination prevented an HOH from being crowned during the premiere.
“Big Brother” Season 28 airs on CBS and streams on Paramount+. Regular episodes air Sundays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, while “Big Brother: Unlocked” airs Fridays. After premiere week, Wednesday episodes run 90 minutes, while Sunday and Thursday episodes are scheduled for one hour.
Along with Sunday’s first Head of Household competition and nominations, fans can now vote for a houseguest to enter the BB Time Capsule, where they could earn a power or receive a punishment from a past season of “Big Brother.”
