{"id":249311,"date":"2026-06-30T16:01:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-30T16:01:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/06\/30\/big-brother-unlocked-2026-panelists-confirmed-jerry-oconnell-joins-returning-stars-taylor-hale-derrick-levasseur\/"},"modified":"2026-06-30T16:01:00","modified_gmt":"2026-06-30T16:01:00","slug":"big-brother-unlocked-2026-panelists-confirmed-jerry-oconnell-joins-returning-stars-taylor-hale-derrick-levasseur","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/06\/30\/big-brother-unlocked-2026-panelists-confirmed-jerry-oconnell-joins-returning-stars-taylor-hale-derrick-levasseur\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2018Big Brother: Unlocked\u2019 2026 Panelists Confirmed: Jerry O\u2019Connell Joins Returning Stars \u00a0Taylor Hale\u00a0& Derrick Levasseur"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Big Brother: Unlocked<\/em> is returning for a second year on CBS, airing alongside season 28 of Big Brother<\/em>!<\/p>\n

Today (June 30), CBS confirmed who will be sitting on the panel this season.<\/p>\n

We’ve learned that past winners, \u00a0Taylor Hale<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0Derrick Levasseur<\/strong>, will be returning to the panel, alongside new celebrity panelist Jerry O’Connell<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

In a statement, Jerry <\/strong>reacted to the news.<\/p>\n

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\u201cBIG BROTHER is my summer and rolls into my fall too. I\u2019m already watching on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays, so the fact that CBS is now paying <\/em>me to do it is kind of amazing. It\u2019s an absolute honor to sit next to Derrick\u2014\u2018Champ,\u2019 as I call him\u2014and Taylor, who is my all-time favorite BIG BROTHER winner (sorry, Jag). This is what we call in showbiz a dream gig. I\u2019ll do my best to be the voice of the fans, but as Julie says, expect the unexpected. And most importantly, remember to love one another. I\u2019m soooo excited to join the BIG BROTHER fam!” he said.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

BB: Unlocked<\/em> will have a new twist in store! The premiere introduces a new interactive fan vote that will significantly influence the game and marks the start of the season\u2019s live studio audience format, a new feature that will continue all summer.<\/p>\n

Season 28 begins with a special 90-minute premiere on Thursday, July 9 from 8:00 to 9:30 PM ET\/PT. It continues with the season premiere of Big Brother: Unlocked <\/em>on Friday, July 10 from 8:00 to 9:00 PM ET\/PT, and wraps up the opening weekend with a 90-minute Sunday episode of the main series on Sunday, July 12 from 8:00 to 9:30 PM ET\/PT.<\/p>\n

We’re still awaiting news about this season’s contestants and theme, so stay tuned as we learn more!<\/p>\n

The post ‘Big Brother: Unlocked’ 2026 Panelists Confirmed: Jerry O’Connell Joins Returning Stars \u00a0Taylor Hale\u00a0& Derrick Levasseur<\/a> appeared first on Just Jared – Celebrity News and Gossip | Entertainment<\/a>.<\/p>\n


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