Big Brother recently wrapped up Season 27. However, fans are still asking questions about the show, with how it works and what will happen going forward. Recently, fans have been asking questions about the prize money, especially after seeing how much is being offered for the next season.
Big Brother Recently Wrapped Up Season 27 Back In Late September
Big Brother recently aired its 27th season, premiering on July 10, 2025, . This time, the show boasted a murder mystery theme. Viewers even saw a returning “mystery houseguest,” series alum Rachel Reilly, as the show filmed in its Studio City, California, location.
The season came to an end on September 28, 2025, with Ashley Hollis winning the season and Vince Panaro finishing as the runner-up. However, fans are already asking about what happens next. In particular, they have been asking questions about the show’s upcoming season and its potential prize.
On the show’s official CBS casting page, it is said, “One participant will receive the grand-prize of $700,000 (subject to change in Producers’ and/or the network’s discretion). (Except for the two finalists who will receive prize money, a weekly stipend will be provided for each participant for each week that he or she remains in the Big Brother House.) Stipend payments and prize winnings will not be paid until after the broadcast of the final episode of the show.”
This past season, the houseguests had a chance at $750,000. Taking to social media, fans have been asking why the prize is going down. As one fan noted, “For 100 days, 750k even seems low. but now only 700k?”
Fans have offered various theories as to why the change has occurred. Some believe it isn’t the set amount, with some commenters claiming previous years had awarded larger prizes than advertised.
Fans Had A Few Theories On What Could Be Happening, From The Economy To A Simple Typo
Other suggested financial reasons. Theories included the fallout of the recent Paramount merger, or that it was just a reflection of the current economic environment. Going by previous trends, some fans even suspected that it could have just simply been a typo.
It’s also possible, as the statement shared, that things could change as the season draws nearer. As one fan noted, “I’ve seen this around before- I suspect we probably won’t have any confirmation until closer to next year!”
All in all, many fans were caught off guard by the amount. Some comments included:
- “Would be very weird if they did. Ratings were up last year! If anything, it’s probably time for it to be a million.”
- “I could be wrong, but I believe BB27 said the same, but it ended up being $750K anyways.”
- “I wonder if it’s a typo…”
- “I don’t think it’s a typo. Probably Skydance trying to get costs down post merger.”
- “Paramount making cuts everywhere after the merger. They’ll still have plenty of people apply and I don’t think it’d affect viewership.”
- “I mean they had it as $500,000 last year so it’s probably typo.”
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John Witiw has been a writer since at least 2015. He’s covered a variety of topics, especially when it comes to film and television.
