BBB 26 already starts with a playful atmosphere among the participants. This Tuesday, January 13, 2026, journalist Ana Paula Renault, 44 years old and from the Veterans group, called brother Jonas Sulzbach, 39, ‘old’ during a conversation in the house’s outdoor area. The exchange of jabs, which generated laughter from the other confined participants, happened on the second day of the edition, which premiered the previous night. This light moment is relevant because it highlights the first interactions and the social dynamic forming inside the reality show, especially with the new Veterans category.
In the conversation, Ana Paula questioned Jonas’s claim about being ‘young,’ joking about his age. As a result, the brother responded by asking for respect, since he is close to 40 years old. However, the journalist maintained the playful tone and even declared herself ‘ageist,’ saying she doesn’t like ‘old people.’ This interaction, therefore, yielded the first moment of spontaneous humor of the edition, which promises many other confusions and relaxed moments over the coming months.
House News and BBB Format in 2026
Beyond the fun behind-the-scenes, BBB 26 brings significant changes to the format. Thus, the Brazilian audience saw the introduction of the Veterans group, with participants from past editions, who join the traditional Pipocas (chosen by the public) and Camarotes. Furthermore, production invested in technology to improve the fans’ experience. Expected to stir up the confinement, the house now features three Big Phones, scattered around the area, with the audience being able to choose which one will ring.
For Globoplay subscribers, the novelty lies in the 12 simultaneous live feeds. Thanks to this, it will be possible to follow different angles of the house at the same time. The BBB Mosaic also gained an unprecedented feature, allowing the viewer to select the specific audio from the camera they want to listen to. Therefore, the 2026 edition proves to be more interactive, giving greater control and immersion to those following the daily lives of the brothers and sisters.
Thus, while the participants begin to bond and create the first memes, like Ana Paula Renault’s ageist joke, fans can already explore the new tools to miss nothing. The expectation, therefore, is that this will be one of the most technological and engaging editions of the reality show, mixing human confusions with digital innovations.
