BBB 26 started with a big surprise this Monday, January 12, 2026. The audience, eagerly awaiting the reality show’s premiere on TV Globo, was introduced to a new group: the Veterans. This group, as the name suggests, is formed by memorable former participants from previous seasons who are returning to the game. The premiere happens in a promising year for entertainment, meaning 2026 arrives with a significant change to the traditional format. Therefore, expectations are high to see how these experienced brothers and sisters will impact the dynamics of Brazil’s most watched house.
The cast selection, however, was not limited to familiar faces. Meanwhile, the Popcorn group, with anonymous participants, was determined by a complex public vote. The process began in five Glass Houses, each with four candidates. This way, the public chose one man and one woman from each house, resulting in ten official members. With many conflicts and alliances expected, the season promises to be one of the most unpredictable in recent years, thanks to this new formula that mixes newcomers and veterans under the same roof.
Digital news for subscribers
In addition to changes in the participants, BBB 26 also brings significant innovations to the digital experience for fans. Subscribers to Globoplay, for example, will have access to 12 live streams with simultaneous transmission. That is, they will be able to follow different angles of the house at the same time. The BBB Mosaic tool gained a new feature: besides seeing the brothers in various rooms, it will be possible to select and listen to the audio from the specific camera you want. This way, the viewer has much greater control over what they want to follow, customizing their own confinement marathon.
Direct interaction with the game also increases. Responsible for moments of tension and revelation, the Big Phones will be three in number, spread throughout the house. The big news is that, in this edition, the audience will be able to choose which one will ring. Thus, fans will have access to the message that the brother or sister will hear, participating more actively in the participants’ fate. Therefore, 2026 is shaping up not only as the year of the Veterans’ return, but also as a revolution in how Brazil interacts with its favorite reality show.
