'Big Brother 4' bests 'Paradise Hotel' in reality houseguest ratings showdown July 17, 2003 According to final National Nielsen ratings, the second CBS 9PM Wednesday broadcast of "Big Brother 4" once again significantly defeated FOX's "Paradise" Hotel" in the head-to-head battle of caged human hamster programs.
Amanda Craig first houseguest to be evicted from the 'Big Brother 4' house July 17, 2003 After being nominated for eviction by Nathan Marlow, the first Head of Household, Amanda Craig was evicted last night from the "Big Brother 4" house based on the votes of her fellow HouseGuests. Amanda received more votes than fellow nominee Jee Choe. Dana Varela won the Power of Veto and chose to leave the nominations as they stood.
Historic firsts: July 16, 2003 - First sex in an American 'Big Brother' house July 16, 2003 Well, it was bound to happen eventually, and after the "Big Brother 4" producers stacked the deck in filling the house not only exclusively with singles, but with ten singles who have previous romantic relationships, the odds were pretty high it'd happen this season. Frankly, the only mild surprise is that it didn't involve one of the former couples.
Big Brother 4 - Week 1 Summary July 16, 2003 Our episode summary for Big Brother 4, Week 1, "The League of X-ordinary Houseguests," authored by LadyT has been posted. Check it out by clicking HERE
CBS announces identities of five remaining 'Big Brother 4' houseguests July 9, 2003 The identities of the five additional houseguests were revealed Tuesday night (July 8) during the series premiere of "Big Brother 4" on the CBS Television Network. As was previously announced last week, during the premiere episode, five of the people in the house were surprised by a twist in the reality show called the "X-Factor," in which their ex-boyfriends/ex-girlfriends joined them in the house as participating houseguests.
CBS and RealNetworks announce launch of 'Big Brother 24/7' live web feed service July 8, 2003 CBS and RealNetworks®, Inc. today announced that for the third year in a row the two companies have joined forces to provide exclusive, 24/7 live video streaming from the "Big Brother 4" house. The webcast coverage premieres Tuesday, July 8, immediately following the premiere of Big Brother 4 (8-9 PM, ET/PT), and will be accessible through the official Big Brother 4 website at cbs.com and through the RealOne™ SuperPass subscription service at real.com.
CBS.com launches 2nd year of Big Brother Fantasy League game July 8, 2003 For the second consecutive year, "Big Brother" fans will be able to compete against each other throughout the summer in the official Big Brother Fantasy League available exclusively at CBS.com
Brandon Showalter kicked out of 'Big Brother 4' before show even begins July 7, 2003 CBS has announced that the producers of "Big Brother 4" have made a casting change to the previously announced group of houseguests, increasing the "X Factor" from four couples to five couples. Previously announced houseguest Brandon Showalter has been replaced with a fifth ex who will be revealed along with the remaining four HouseGuests in the premiere episode on Tuesday, July 8 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.
CBS announces identities of 9 of 13 'Big Brother 4' contestants July 3, 2003 This morning CBS revealed the identities of nine of the thirteen houseguests for "Big Brother 4" in anticipation of the reality series' premiere on Tuesday, July 8 at 8/9 PM, ET/PT. As was announced earlier this week, four of these people will have their exes joining them in the house as participating HouseGuests. None of the contestants knows about this "X Factor." The identities of the four remaining houseguests will be revealed in the premiere episode.
CBS reveals 'Big Brother 4's "X Factor" twist -- the surprise inclusion of four ex-couples as housemates June 30, 2003 CBS today revealed the details of its much promoted mysterious Big Brother 4 "twist". The "twist" (some others might call it "jumping the shark") is that soon after entering the "Big Brother" house, four unsuspecting housemates will be stunned when it is revealed that their ex-boyfriend or girlfriend (thus the "X") will also be joining the house as participating and competing houseguests. The twist means that eight of the 13 houseguests (four couples) will be living with someone they thought was out of their lives. Will alliances form between the former couples or will old wounds be opened? Will romances be rekindled or will new ones arise?
CBS' 'Big Brother 4' to premiere Tuesday, July 8th May 27, 2003 CBS has announced that "Big Brother 4" will premiere on Tuesday, July 8 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) with the first of its three weekly broadcasts.