Don’t worry, Big Brother fans, Julie Chen Moonves isn’t going anywhere. But the host discussed who she would love to see replace her if the time ever came for her to leave the CBS show.

As Big Brother approaches its 30th season in two years, Chen Moonves is looking towards the future. Fans have speculated that Season 24 winner Taylor Hale would take on the hosting duties if Chen Moonves ever decides to retire.

“I’ve wondered that too because, to me, she would be perfect,” she told Variety. Hale hosts Big Brother: Unlocked with Season 16 winner Derrick Levasseur and superfan and actor Jerry O’Connell. She once filled in for Chen Moonves when she had to sit out of a live episode due to being ill. Hale also serves as a correspondent for Entertainment Tonight, so she has on-air skills.

Talking with Variety about the reality show’s 1,000th episode, Chen Moonves shared that despite other hosts being involved in the creative processes and producing, that is not her lane. “I might suggest things, like ideas, when we’ve had Celebrity Big Brother. I like just being the host and not having that pressure of having to do creative or the casting,” she told the outlet.

 

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Chen Moonves also pitched Levasseur as a possible replacement. The former detective hosts a few podcasts and produces true crime shows.

Jeff Schroeder and Jordan Lloyd from Seasons 11 and 13 were the hosts’ next picks. Schroeder and Lloyd met and fell in love on Season 11. They are currently married and have two sons together. The couple also competed on Season 16 of The Amazing Race.

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Schroeder used to host Daily Blast Live and Great Day Colorado, so he also has on-air hosting skills. Together, Jeff and Jordan host a Big Brother podcast.

However, in 2025, Chen Moonves also told us that she would love it if her son eventually took over duties from her. “I told my 15-year-old son I am hosting until I think he can take over for me! That would be funny. Our family’s little brother taking over Big Brother,” she said. 

With the producers sharing that the twist for the 1,000th episode has never been done before, could one of the alums mentioned serve in Chen Moonves’ spot? It is a live show with an eviction, after all.

Who do you think would make a good host if Chen Moonves ever decided to retire? Let us know in the comments.

Each week, Big Brother host Julie Chen Moonves will weigh in exclusively with Entertainment Weekly on the latest events inside the house. This week, she reacts to what she feels was a necessary BB Blockbuster win by Drew, Dee’s use of her BB Bribe power, and the newly announced twist intended to change the game.

ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: On the episode, it seemed like the Newbies were ready to blindside the Icons. But do you think Drew was actually going to go home if he didn’t win the BB Blockbuster?

JULIE CHEN MOONVES: Is the sky blue? Do I love Jesus? Did Big Brother just celebrate its 1.000th episode? He was going to be a goner. But he saved himself and the Icons from being blindsided. That’s the beauty of this game. It’s like life…unpredictable!

Do you think Dee used her BB Bribe power well by offering Yash the $5,000 in exchange for him not putting any of the Icons up the next time he wins Head of Household?

Yes, because Yash can win comps and now she has safety for her and her two fellow Icons in case he wins HoH down the road. That’s a number for her — and for the guaranteed two who will also keep her safe, Angela and Devens.

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Hmmmm… I would have loved to have seen the Mystery Competitor power this season! Specifically to have Season 27 competition beast Keanu come back and do what he does so well: win at comps!!!!

How do you think this newly announced twist — that there will be no HoH, Veto, or Blockbuster competition but someone will still go home before the next eviction — will impact the game?

I think it’s going to make people realize this show has taken expect the unexpected to a Whole. New. Level.

Fans, and even the all-stars in the audience last night, were sad to hear the twist means the live feeds are down until after Sunday’s episode. Any suggestion how we all should spend our next three days instead?

Yes! Talk to another human being you love — ideally face to face. And share time together telling that person what you love and appreciate about that person that you never get a chance to say! The ultimate “love one another!”

Big Brother season 28 continues Sunday at 8 p.m. ET on CBS.