Big Brother 22 (US)

**Big Brother 22 (US)** also known as ***Big Brother: All-Stars*** is the 22nd and current season of the broadcasted edition of *Big Brother (U.S.)* and the 25th season overall, while celebrating the 20th anniversary of the series.

The season was in limbo due to the severity of the The Impact of COVID-19 on Big Brother. However it was announced on July 23, 2020 that the season would premiere on August 5, 2020 with a live two-hour premiere, making it the latest start to a *Big Brother* season since season 14 in late July. It will also be the first season to feature a live televised premiere, and the second live premiere overall since *Over The Top*.

## Background

### Development

CBS announced that *Big Brother* had been renewed for a twenty-first and twenty-second season on May 15, 2019. Despite the renewal, fans still speculated on whether or not *Big Brother* would actually receive a twenty-second season, and if it did, whether host Julie Chen-Moonves would return or not, but the rumors ceased once Chen-Moonves and the official CBS and Big Brother accounts officially announced the season and Chen-Moonves' return on Twitter..

### Complications Due To The Coronavirus Pandemic

Between seasons 21 and 22 of *Big Brother*, the The Impact of COVID-19 on Big Brother|2019-2020 Coronavirus Pandemic began in China and spread around the world, including the United States. The season turned into a question by the fans very quickly.

#### Changes in Production Due to Coronavirus

Then on July 23, 2020, ViacomCBS announced that the season was to premiere on August 5, 2020. However, with the current COVID-19 restrictions in California the season would be required to follow certain protocols in order to secure safety for the contestants and staff members.

The All-Star houseguests will have an extended sequester into the minimum 14-day quarantine that is usually used by medical professionals to check for symptoms of the novel coronavirus. If they pass with a negative test, they will be allowed to enter the house. Once inside, they will be tested weekly for the cast's safety.

The crew will be required to wear colored coded lanyards at all times. Each color corresponds to a different part of the production staff. When the weekly coronavirus tests results come back and a crew member tests positive, that whole colored off section will be quarantined.

In addition, ViacomCBS will hire a "COVID-19 compliance officer" that will monitor the staff everyday enforcing all social distance rules for the safety of everyone involved.

It was announced that there will be no live audience for the entire season due to the pandemic.

## Twists

* **Vanilla Season**: Like every other season so far this season is a vanilla season with just a Head of Household, Power of Veto and Jury. However, this cast features an all returning cast from seasons past. This is the 2nd season to do this after Big Brother 7 (US).

## Weekly Logs

### Week 1

 **HOH**

 **POV**

 **Nominee**

 **Nominee**

### Week 2

 **HOH**

 **POV**

 **Nominee**

 **Nominee**

### Week 3

 **HOH**

 **POV**

 **Nominee**

 **Nominee**

### Week 4

 **HOH**

 **POV**

 **Nominee**

 **Nominee**

### Week 5

 **HOH**

 **POV**

 **Nominee**

 **Nominee**

### Week 6

 **HOH**

 **POV**

 **Nominee**

 **Nominee**

### Week 7

 **HOH**

 **POV**

 **Nominee**

 **Nominee**

### Week 8

 **HOH**

 **POV**

 **Nominee**

 **Nominee**

### Week 9

 **HOH**

 **POV**

 **Nominee**

 **Nominee**

### Week 10

 **HOH**

 **POV**

 **Nominee**

 **Nominee**

### Week 11

 **HOH**

 **POV**

 **Nominee**

 **Nominee**

### Week 12

 **HOH**

 **POV**

 **Nominee**

 **Nominee**

### Week 13

 **HOH**

 **POV**

 **Nominee**

 **Nominee**

### Week 14

 **HOH Pt. 1 Winner**

 **HOH Pt. 2 Winner**

 **Nominee**

### Finale

 **WinnerTBD Votes**

 **Runner-UpTBD Votes**