The creators of 'Big Brother' were caught off guard by the strong backlash against 'Survivor' sentiment. A number of executive producers expressed concerns the legitimacy of recent season twists. Season 30 is set to raise the prize amount and could feature an all-star cast. A 'Survivor' castaway suggested a season with LGBTQ+ versus heterosexual players. Odds for 'Big Brother' 2026 show the contestant named Yasmin as a top contender ahead of live removal.