Overview

• Julie Chen Moonves returns to host the season opener at 8 p.m. ET/PT on CBS.
• Houseguests will explore Hotel Mystère’s hidden passageways, poison bar and wineless wine cellar.
• Viewers will encounter staged surprises including a masked visitor, a secret accomplice and the eventual entry of an unannounced Mystery Houseguest.
• The 16 revealed contestants represent diverse backgrounds—from a professional bull rider and aura painter to an AI consultant and dungeon master.
• Live feeds begin July 13 on Paramount+ and Pluto TV, with regular episodes airing Sundays, Wednesdays and Thursdays throughout the summer.