Twitter reacts to the most diverse cast in 'Big Brother' history
Big Brother is back, which means summer has officially begun!
16 new houseguests moved into the "Big Brother Beach House" for the live 90-minute long Season 23 premiere Wednesday night. While host Julie Chen-Moonves introduced some unexpected twists – like the fact that this season's houseguests will be competing in teams of four, and for the first time in 21 years, the grand prize has increased to $750,000 – the biggest, and most exciting, change this season was Big Brother's most diverse cast yet.
It's no secret that Big Brother is notorious for having many controversies regarding race. In November of 2020, CBS publicly vowed to make 50 percent of its future reality show contestants people of color, and fans were happy to see the network stick to its word.
Overall, it was a great first episode of BB23, and fans are looking forward to seeing how the rest of the season plays out.
Video Transcript
JULIE CHEN-MOONVES: In just moments, 16 fresh faces begin a summer like no other. Tonight, they move into the house beginning a three month battle for the biggest prize money in the history of this game.
KYLIE MAR: You know it's officially summer when "Big Brother" is back. 16 new houseguests moved into the Big Brother beach house Wednesday night for the live Season 23 premiere. And while host Julie Chen-Moonves introduced some unexpected twists-- like the fact that this season's houseguests will be competing in teams, and for the first time in 21 years, the grand prize has increased to $750,000-- the biggest change this season was the show's most diverse cast yet.
- My mom is from South Africa and my dad is from India. Being a Black woman, but also being an Indian woman it makes for a very unique identity.
KYLIE MAR: It's no secret that "Big Brother" is notorious for having many controversies regarding race. In November of 2020, CBS publicly vowed to make 50% of its future reality show contestants people of color, and fans were happy to see the network stick to its word. One person tweeted "The diversity in the #BB23 house literally brings so much joy to my heart. Now, this is America and its best image." While another shared "Finally the changes in casting and set up to the game that have been so desperately needed. Equally paired teams was genius and so diverse. It feels like a fresh game again." So overall, it was a great first episode of "Big Brother," and fans are looking forward to seeing how the rest of the season plays out.
JULIE CHEN-MOONVES: From outside the "Big Brother" house, I'm Julie Chen-Moonves. And remember to always exercise empathy and wisdom. Good night.
