The finale of Big Brother Season 26 aired on CBS on Sunday, October 13, at 9 pm ET/PT, concluding an exciting season. During this action-packed two-hour event, the final trio of houseguests vied for the impressive $750,000 grand prize. Fans of this iconic CBS reality series had the option to stream the finale on Paramount+.
Subscribers can enjoy all the Big Brother Season 26 highlights on Paramount+, which includes exclusive behind-the-scenes content and live feeds. The streaming service offers an on-demand view of every episode.
There are two subscription tiers available: the Essential plan for $5.99 per month with limited advertisements, and the Paramount+ with Showtime plan, priced at $11.99 per month, offering an ad-free experience.
Both subscription options grant access to all Big Brother episodes and live feeds, allowing fans to stay updated on all the unfolding drama.
Highlights from the Big Brother Season 26 Finale
In the finale, the last three houseguests—Chelsie Baham, Makensy “MJ”Manbeck, and Cam Sullivan-Brown—competed for the coveted $750,000 prize. After 90 days filled with fierce competition, clever strategies, and unexpected twists, the jury of evicted contestants cast their votes to determine the champion.
Chelsie Baham, a 27-year-old nonprofit director, triumphed and claimed the grand prize after winning the final Head of Household (HOH) competition. She outperformed both Cam and MJ during the thrilling season’s end.
Makensy, a 22-year-old construction project manager, secured the runner-up position and walked away with $75,000.
Cam, a 25-year-old physical therapist, reached the final three but was eliminated before the jury voting process.
The jury consisted of former houseguests who were responsible for voting for the season’s winner. Notable members included Quinn, T’kor, Leah, Angela, Kimo, and Rubina, with one more houseguest joining in on the finale night.
A special twist was included in the finale, allowing viewers, also known as America, to vote for their favorite houseguest. Tucker Des Lauriers, a 30-year-old marketing and sales professional, was crowned America’s Favorite Houseguest, earning an additional $50,000.
Previous Big Brother winners, including Taylor Hale from Season 24 and Derrick Levasseur from Season 16, made special appearances during the finale. Hale moderated the jury roundtable discussion, while Levasseur explained the AI twist that had been introduced in a special episode leading up to the finale.
Events Leading Up to the Big Brother Season 26 Finale
Kicking off on July 17-18, Season 26 welcomed 16 contestants into the infamous Big Brother house, where they were continuously monitored by over 90 cameras and 100 microphones.
The season was packed with surprises, intense challenges, and AI-themed twists. Weekly eliminations by houseguests ultimately led to the final trio competing for the grand prize.
Chelsie Baham had a standout season, excelling in several HOH competitions, particularly in the crucial Part 1 of the Final HOH challenge.
Following Makensy’s victory in Part 2 of the HOH, Chelsie and Makensy went head-to-head in the decisive final round. After securing her win in the last HOH battle, Chelsie selected Makensy to join her in the final two, eliminating Cam from the competition.
Fans can revisit every twist and turn of Big Brother Season 26 by heading over to Paramount+.
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