CBS Preempts Big Brother for MTV VMAs; Season Returns Tuesday

CBS skipped its usual Big Brother 27 broadcast on Monday, September 8, replacing it with live coverage of the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards. The reality competition will resume on Tuesday, September 9, with a special eviction-themed episode.

The network’s decision left fans waiting nearly 48 hours for the next installment of Big Brother, as the VMAs occupied CBS’s primetime slot on Sunday and Monday night.

Why It Matters Viewers have entered the jury phase of Big Brother 27, with heightened stakes and only nine houseguests remaining. Missing a night of episodes disrupts the narrative momentum and live-feed discussions, underscoring how major events can impact scheduled programming and fan engagement.

What to Expect Tuesday

• Special “White Locust Resort” eviction episode airs at 8 p.m. ET/PT on CBS
• Head of Household (HOH) and nomination results revealed
• Mastermind’s Month of Mayhem twist unfolds

Upcoming Schedule

• Wednesday, September 10 (8 p.m. ET/PT): Power of Veto competition and ceremony (90 minutes)
• Thursday, September 11 (8 p.m. ET/PT): Live eviction show

Fans eager for drama and strategic moves will see alliances tested as the game accelerates toward the finale, with every episode carrying increased significance as the prize draws nearer.