in a surprising twist for Big Brother fans the Beloved host Julie Chen moonves known for her iconic presence since the show's Inception in 2000 has announced that she will be missing the live eviction episode for the very first time on September 12th she took to social media to share that she's battling a mild case of covid-19 leading to her absence on a pivotal eviction night Jerry oconnell a fellow television personality and Big Brother Super Fan has graciously stepped in to host the show in her place Julie shared her situation with her followers explaining how she woke up with with a sore throat and had to visit an antie who ultimately confirmed Her covid diagnosis despite her mild symptoms she felt it was necessary to sit this one out for the health and safety of everyone involved in a light-hearted tone she thanked Jerry for filling in and expressed her hope that he would have fun and convey her missed presence to the house guests it's clear that even while dealing with her illness Julie's Spirit remains as bright as ever her Trademark Sign Off reminds us all of her Humanity see chenbot is Human After All on the same day Jerry oconnell responded on The Talk making light of his hosting duties by joking that he'd be the substitute teacher for the night when Julie called in to offer him encouraging words she reassured him that he would do a fantastic job there was a mix of excitement and humor especially as Julie warned Jerry not to forget the corset hidden in her dressing room a playful nod to the Garb she typically wears while hosting as oconnell prepared to engage with the house guests both he and Julie acknowledged the gravity of eviction night where uncertainty looms and emotions run high with the long-standing tradition of Julie Chen hosting the evictions now paused all eyes will certainly be on oconnell as he takes the Reigns for this significant episode it's a night filled with anticipation and perhaps a little nervousness for the contestants who will surely notice the change in the hosting dynamic as we wait for what's next let's remember to keep Julie in our thoughts as she recovers Big Brother continues to Captivate fans with its twists and turns and we are eager to see how tonight's eviction unfolds don't forget to tune in CBS as Big Brother airs Sundays Wednesdays and Thursdays and catch up with all things celebrities by subscribing to House of Fame