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Big Brother (2000)

Big Brother is a reality game show that is based on a Dutch series of the same name. Each season, contestants, known as HouseGuests, live in the same house and compete for upwards of $500,000. Contestants are constantly monitored by cameras placed throughout the house and are voted out each week in an eviction. Julie Chen Moonves has hosted the series since 2000.

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Big Brother
Reality
Competition

Cast
Julie Chen Moonves
Release Date
July 5, 2000
Seasons
25
Network
CBS
Writers
John de Mol
Directors
Mark W. Roden, Quinn Saunders
Showrunner
Allison Grodner

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