Big Brother Season 28 aired later than usual on Sunday, August 30, as CBS moved the reality competition out of its regular time slot for special programming. Episode 26 started at 9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CT and ran for one hour, while the Week 8 medieval twist left the house with another eliminated player and a new Head of Household.
For viewers searching âhow long is Big Brother tonight,â the August 30 broadcast ran from 9 p.m. to 10 p.m. ET. The later start was a date-specific schedule change, not a permanent shift for Sunday episodes.
Why was Big Brother on later than usual?
CBS pushed the show back one hour because Remembering Dolly: A Rhinestone Life aired in the 8 p.m. ET slot. The change meant fans accustomed to the regular Sunday timing had to wait until 9 p.m. ET for Episode 26.
The schedule adjustment came during an already eventful stretch of Season 28. The Big Brother Week 7 schedule and spoiler update provides context for the events leading into the latest shake-up.
Big Brother CBS schedule for August 30
- 7 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. CT: 60 Minutes
- 8 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. CT: Remembering Dolly: A Rhinestone Life
- 9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CT: Big Brother
- 10:01 p.m. ET / 9:01 p.m. CT: Marshals
Viewers can find official episodes, clips and current program information on the CBS Big Brother page. Streaming availability can vary by subscription and location.
How did the Week 8 medieval twist work?
Following Mallory Aurichio’s eviction, the remaining 10 houseguests entered a medieval-themed challenge instead of moving directly into the normal HOH cycle. The twist used a series of competitions, Stones of Safety and Stones of Sacrifice to gradually narrow the field.
Britney Haynes hosted the opening contest, which Dee Valladares won. Dee secured her own safety, protected Rick Devens and sent Drew Campbell and Haley Thogmartin forward. Cody Calafiore then hosted a second challenge that Drew won. He protected Angela Murray and sent Barrett Pfeiffer into the next stage.
Tiffany Mitchell hosted another round, where Barrett defeated Haley and gained the power to determine who would join her in the final phase. The CBS broadcast ended on a cliffhanger before viewers saw the complete elimination result.
Who was eliminated in the Week 8 twist?
Live feeds, which returned earlier than initially expected, revealed the outcome before it was fully shown on television: Haley Thogmartin was eliminated. Her departure reduced the house from 10 players to nine without a conventional eviction vote.
The unusual elimination fits Season 28’s âTime Tripâ theme, which has repeatedly changed the normal game structure. That theme and the season’s initial lineup were introduced with the Big Brother 28 cast and Time Trip season details.
Drew wins HOH as Yash takes the Veto
Once the medieval competition concluded, Drew Campbell won his first Head of Household of the season. He nominated LaTrice âLaLaâ Verrett, Taylor Brown and Yash Patel for eviction.
Drew, LaLa, Taylor, Yash, Melody Morris and Dee Valladares competed for the Power of Veto. Yash won the Veto, giving him the power to save himself from the block and potentially forcing Drew to choose a replacement nominee.
The result leaves Week 8 significantly different from a standard cycle: Haley exited through a special competition, Drew took control afterward, and the Veto win created another possible change to his original nominations.
Where to watch Big Brother Season 28
Big Brother airs on CBS, while Paramount+ provides streaming options and access depending on the viewer’s plan and region. Live feeds are also available through Paramount+ and Pluto TV in supported markets.
For the Sunday, August 30 episode, the key schedule detail was a 9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CT start with a one-hour runtime. Viewers checking future episodes should use the date-specific CBS schedule because special programming can temporarily change the usual broadcast time.
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