Big Brother fans get ready for an unexpected twist Thursday September 12th as Julie Chen moonves the Beloved host for all 26 seasons will be stepping back from the live eviction episode due to covid-19 this marks the first time in the show's history since its debut in 2000 that Julie will be absent through her social media channels Julie shared her health update revealing Friday morning I woke up with a sore throat and went to see my good friend who is an ENT tea that night he called to say I have covid thankfully this is only the second time for me and it's been very mild no fever and just a sore throat unfortunately I am still testing positive as of this morning in a thoughtful gesture Jerry o Connell Who currently co-hosts the talk will be stepping in for Julie he brings along his own experience in reality television from hosting the Real Love Boat as Julie stated thank you to Jerry oconnell for filling in for me I hope hope Jerry fits into my dress has a ball and tells the house guests I miss them but will be watching from home this week has already brought several firsts for big brother just recently we witnessed the show's inaugural guest host alongside a thrilling one round OTV competition that had fans on the edge of their seats with oconnell hosting viewers can anticipate an exhilarating episode filled with tension as the house guests face tough decisions with the recent Cliffhanger audiences are buzzing to see what Mazie manbeck will decide regarding her power of V before the eviction vote takes place this is a pivotal moment especially with Kimo apaka and Angela Murray on The Chopping Block as the outcome will certainly shift the Dynamics in the house so don't forget to tune in to CBS at 8:00 P.M ET for what promises to be a thrilling eviction episode as Chen munves reminds us see chenbot is Human After All love one another and enjoy tonight show