Big Brother is set to return for its 28th season, which will also mark a significant milestone as the show reaches its 1000th episode, making it the first prime time series to achieve this feat. However, this season will also be its last, as Corus Entertainment has decided to conclude the series to make way for new programming. Jennifer Abrams, senior vice president of content and marketing at Corus, expressed pride in having brought Big Brother to Canadian audiences since its inception in 2000, but emphasized the need for fresh content in their lineup. The new season, hosted by Julie Chen Moonves, will premiere on July 9, with contestants competing for a grand prize of US$750,000. Additionally, a companion show, Big Brother: Unlocked, will return on July 10, providing viewers with behind-the-scenes content. A special 90-minute episode is also scheduled for July 12, promising to add excitement to the season's launch.