CBS has set an official premiere date for Big Brother 23 and Love Island USA season 3 for the summer of 2021. After a few pushbacks due to concerns with the COVID-19 pandemic, CBS was able to string together Big Brother 22: All-Stars, whiched aired in the summer of 2020. The casting process was made easier once the network decided to produce an All-Stars season with just returning houseguests, but a portion of the fandom was disappointed with how the competition on BB22 actually played out.
Other last-minute adaptations had to take place so that Love Island USA season 2 could air in the summer of 2020, as it had been scheduled pre-pandemic. To make the season happen, CBS moved filming from a villa in Fiji to a resort in Las Vegas. This second year was a big success in comparison to the first season of the American series, which served as renewed confidence for this franchise to keep going in the United States. Without much surprise, CBS announced that both Big Brother and Love Island USA would be coming back with new seasons in 2021.
Big Brother 23 Premiere Date & Schedule
Now, the official premire date for Big Brother 23 has finally been announced: Wednesday, July 7, 2021. The competition on BB23 will be kicked off with a 90-minute premiere episode that'll air from 8pm to 9:30pm EDT. New episodes will air Sundays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays at 8pm on CBS. According to the official release, the season 23 houseguests "are in for a high-stakes summer full of Big Risks and Big Rewards, where one wrong gamble could cost them everything." The fans will have to wait for more details, but the language here appears to tease a casino-like theme for the upcoming season.
Love Island USA Season 3 Premiere Date & Schedule
Interestingly, Love Island USA season 3 will premiere right after BB23 on Wednesday, July 7, 2021. The dating reality competition will start with a 90-minute premiere episode that will air from 9:30pm to 11pm EDT. Then, brand-new episodes of Love Island will air Sundays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays at 9pm on CBS. According to the release, season 3 will officially feature the beloved Casa Amor twist once again. Moreover, exclusive Love Island content will be made available to the fans via Paramount+.
One thing is certain: CBS will be packed with reality TV this summer. The fans are very excited for Big Brother 23 to start, and hope that the recent behind-the-scenes changes will lead to a better season. In turn, the expectations for Love Island USA season 3 couldn't be any higher following the massive success that season 2 was.
Source: CBS