The creators of 'Big Brother' were caught off guard by the powerful backlash against 'Survivor' sentiment. Some executive producers questioned the legitimacy of recent season twists. Season 30 is set to raise the prize amount and could feature an elite cast. A 'Survivor' former contestant suggested a season with LGBTQ+ versus heterosexual players. Odds for 'Big Brother' 2026 show the player known as Yasmin as a favourite ahead of live elimination.