Overview
- Globo will begin unveiling the BBB 26 cast on January 9 during network programming in a rollout timed to the finale of the novela Dona de Mim.
- The season debuts on January 12 on TV Globo with Tadeu Schmidt as host under the direction of Rodrigo Dourado.
- Five simultaneous glass houses in São Caetano do Sul, Brasília, Salvador, Manaus and Porto Alegre will be streamed, with public voting on Gshow selecting one man and one woman from each to enter the main house.
- The lineup will be organized into Pipoca, Camarote and a Veterans group, with a separate Laboratório space where aspirants can compete for a chance to replace underperforming players, as reported by outlets covering production plans.
- Globoplay will offer 24/7 coverage including a Mosaico feature that lets users choose a camera’s audio, and reports indicate viewers will have expanded influence over in-game elements such as Big Phone actions.