For quite some time now there has been a debate whether Julie Chen Moonves should continue hosting Big Brother. Moonves has been the host of the show since its start in 2000. Each summer, Moonves returns to the studio outside the Big Brother house to lead each and every live eviction. She has been with the show through all the changes that have been made over the years.
The most recent season of Big Brother came to end in September when Taylor Hale was crowned the winner. For the first time ever, Taylor not only won the grand prize but was also voted America's Favorite Houseguest. Taylor had the biggest comeback story throughout her time living inside the Big Brother house. At the start of the season, Taylor was bullied by her fellow houseguests. After surviving eviction week after week, Taylor finally found herself sitting in the final two chairs on finale night. Moonves was excited to see the former Miss Michigan be crowned the winner of season 24.
It May Be Time For Julie Chen Moonves To Retire From Hosting Big Brother
Although Moonves has been the host of Big Brother for over 20 years, it may be time for a new person to take over. In a thread started by user Amberwritez, Redditors discussed how the show would be different should Moonves leave. Many agreed they would love to see a major change come to Big Brother. One user noted, "Julie's overstayed her welcome." It was also pointed out that Moonves' role on the show is actually quite minuscule. While Big Brother airs three times a week throughout the summer, Moonves only appears in one live show each week. Therefore, she could easily be replaced by someone else, perhaps a former houseguest.
Why Julie Chen Moonves Should Continue Hosting Big Brother
While it's easy to understand the argument that Moonves should retire from being the show's host, others disagree. On a nostalgic level, it would be quite disappointing for longtime viewers to see a new host during the live evictions each week. Over the last two decades, Moonves has become a Big Brother fan along with the viewers that have been tuning in for years. Because she too is a fan of the show, she becomes invested in each season as they play out. As each houseguest gets evicted from the game, Moonves does not hold back on her grueling questions, especially if they were a controversial player.
Whether it is time for Moonves to retire from being the host of Big Brother has been an ongoing debate. In recent years, viewers have begun disliking the longtime host more and more for several reasons. However, regardless of how they feel, Moonves will in fact be returning for Big Brother next summer.
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