The "Mastermind" revealed that one houseguest is secretly an accomplice. If the house correctly identifies them, the accomplice is evicted; if they fail, the accomplice remains as a full player.
Kelley (web designer), Zach (ex-baseball player), Ashley (lawyer), Rylie (professional bull rider), Amy (insurance agent), Adrian (carpenter), Lauren (bridal stylist), and Keanu ("gentle giant").
Searched for a hidden "HOH Relic." Jimmy Heagerty found the relic, granting him the power to choose four players to compete in the first official HoH competition. HoH Competition #1: "The Mastermind's Lair" Introductions & HoH Comp #1Big Brother (US) : S...
In the premiere of , 16 new houseguests entered a "Murder Mystery Hotel" themed house. The introduction was split into two groups, each facing a unique challenge to determine who would have early power or prizes. Vince Panaro emerged as the first Head of Household (HoH) after a balancing-centric competition. Houseguest Introductions The cast was introduced in two distinct blocks of eight:
Vince successfully balanced all cores for the required duration, narrowly beating Adrian to become the season's first Head of Household . Premiere Twists The "Mastermind" revealed that one houseguest is secretly
Solved a bridge puzzle to find clues. Zach Cornell won the challenge and received a $10,000 cash prize .
Upon entering, the groups were tasked with resolving a "Mastermind" crisis involving the kidnapping of host Julie Chen Moonves. Searched for a hidden "HOH Relic
Players had to balance six cores on a device called a "BB Blaster" for 10 seconds.