‘Big Brother’s Julie Chen Moonves Shares Security Measures Have Been Upped After Season 27 ‘Trigger’

Brittany Sims July 6, 2026, 4:39 pm

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The Chenbot won’t be going anywhere this season…maybe. Big Brother host Julie Chen Moonves shared that security this season will be upped after she was abducted in the Season 27 premiere, which she said “triggered” her.

Last season, the houseguests had to try to “find” Chen Moonves after she was abducted right off the stage — leaving behind a high heel — by The Mastermind. During a competition, Zach Cornell found the host, and she was saved, unleashing a summer of mayhem.

Entertainment Weekly talked with Chen Moonves about the incident. The outlet reported that a source for CBS told them there was a full investigation launched into how the Mastermind got onto set. EW said that the possibility of another attack looms ahead of the Season 28 premiere on July 9.

“You know, that’s a trigger for me,” Chen Moonves said after being asked how she was doing one year later. She reportedly “tighten[ed] up at the question.” “So I’m just gonna breathe it out right now. I believe that God protects me from bad memories, and I totally forgot about it until you brought it up. But I’m gonna breathe through this one.”

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The host then went through a few calming exercises before answering whether she was concerned about it happening again this year. “I am not concerned,” she told the outlet. “Look, we learned from our mistakes. I’ve been assured that security’s been stepped up. And I haven’t heard boo from the Mastermind. I mean, is he still working on his lair? I don’t know. I feel pretty good. I’m good.”

Chen Moonves went on to say that additional security measures have been put into place, including undercover protectors. “Here’s the thing,” she said. “They don’t have to wear a jacket that says ‘Security’ to be my security. I mean, is that the person who does my hair and makeup, or is that security? You don’t wanna find out.”

Fans can find out if Chen Moonves will actually be safe during the 90-minute premiere this Thursday when the Houseguests enter the “Time Trip“-themed house. Then, the second part of the premiere will continue in another 90-minute episode on July 12. Wednesday episodes will be an hour and a half all season long, as Sundays and Thursdays will go back to 60 minutes after the premiere.

Big Brother, Season 28 Premiere, Thursday, July 9, 8/7c, CBS