Big Brother Brasil 24

Big Brother Brasil 24 is the twenty-fourth season of Big Brother Brasil, which premiered on TV Globo on January 8, 2024. The show is produced by Globo and hosted by Tadeu Schmidt, who returned for his third season as the host.^[1]

For the first time, the grand prize is up to R$ 3 million with tax allowances, plus a R$150,000 prize offered to the runner-up and a R$50,000 prize offered to the housemate in third place.^[2]

Like the previous seasons, the show features housemates divided into two groups: "Celebrities", composed of actors, singers, athletes and social media personalities; and "Civilians", composed of everyday Brazilians. A third group consisting of a second batch of civilians called the "Annexes" was introduced as part of the season's opening twist where only 8 of the 13 hopefuls join the main cast, bringing the total number of housemates to a record breaking number of 26 contestants.^[3]

The game

Revised voting system

Starting this season, several changes were made regarding the public vote. In addition to having unlimited votes online, the viewers would have the option to vote only once on a separate platform, where they would only be allowed to cast one vote per round. Each of these systems would have a weighted average of 50% in the final result of the vote.

During the first portion of the game, viewers would vote to save nominees from eviction, where the housemate receiving the fewest votes to save would be evicted each round. However, in the second phase of the show, the "vote to evict" voting system would be brought back like the previous seasons.^[4][5][6]

Three groups

In addition to the camarote (celebrity) and pipoca (civilian) groups, the puxadinho (annex) also entered as part of the cast.^[7]

Expanded HoH privileges

Along with the typical duties of the Head of Household, the HoH will allow in "Control Center" extra Monster Punishment taps to be triggered, albeit in a limited way.^[4]

Through the "HoH Pursuer" function, he will be able to find out who was the participant who most tried to put him on the block. Finally, every week, the public will choose an emoji in the "HoH Poll" to define leadership performance: doubtful, hidden, alert, difficult, lucky, bold or ninja.^[8]

Larger cast

In addition to the 18 housemates selected by production, an additional 14 (later 13) potential housemates were revealed a day before the show's premiere. Viewers were asked to vote two of them (1 man and 1 woman) into the game, while another 6 would be selected by the contestants already in the House during premiere night. As a result, 26 housemates would participate in the season.^[7]

Expanded Power of Immunity powers

In addition to the winner of the Power of Immunity competition having the power to grant one housemate safety for the week, they would also be immune from eviction.^[4]

Big Sincere

In the season, the "Discord Game" gave way to a new note-taking activity: Big Sincere. Shown live every Monday, the dynamic will be carried out only by the protagonists of the week: the HoH, the PoI holder and those nominated for eviction.

The host will ask questions based on the themes drawn by the housemates during the panel. The other houseguests remain inside the house and watch on the living room screen. If the named participant is among the protagonists of the week, there is the right to reply.^[9]

Final prize change throughout the season

Just like the previous season, the grand prize will be undetermined until the end of the season but this time, the prize starts at R$0 and increases over the weeks through the evicted housemates spinning a roulette wheel with different values.^[10]

The HoH's Crosshairs

After the result of the HoH's competition, the winner of the competition will perform the "The HoH's Crosshairs" dynamic, handing out a number of wristbands to housemates in the house. The HoH will be required to choose his nomination for eviction among the housemates who received the bracelet.^[11]

Power of No

At the beginning of each week, the previous Head of Household may or may not be given the opportunity to disqualify some housemates from competing in the upcoming HoH competition. Housemates might also be vetoed from competing in HoH by punishments from other competitions or twists.

Big Phone

Once in a while, the Big Phone rings, unleashing good or bad consequences on the nomination process for those who decide to answer it.

The Counterattack

The counterattack is a surprise power given to either the HoH's nominee and/or the House's nominee, in which they have the opportunity to automatically nominate an additional housemate for eviction. While viewers are informed when the power will be featured in advance (on Thursdays before the Head of Household competition even takes place), the housemates are only informed about the twist on the spot, during Sunday's live nominations.

Housemates

On April 21, 2023, TV Globo announced that applications for the twenty-fourth season of the show were open.^[12] The cast list was unveiled on January 5, 2024.^[13] Rebeca Mota, a 27 year-old dentist from São Paulo, was scheduled to be announced as one of the 14 potential housemates, however, she voluntarily left during the sequester period on January 6 and was not replaced.^[14][15][16] On January 7, 2024, the potential housemates from the "Annex" were revealed.^[17]

Voting history

Key

  – Civilians

  – Celebrities

  – Annexes

Notes

Public vote results

Have and Have-Nots

Controversies

Accusation of ableism

On January 9, 2024, during the first HoH's endurance competition, Maycon Cosmer made controversial comments and jokes towards Vinícius Rodrigues, an amputee Paralympic athlete. Maycon's attitudes were criticized by viewers on social media, being considered ableist and insensitive.^[18][19]

Accusation of racism

On January 9, 2024, during a bathroom conversation about makeup, Lucas Luigi made a racist comment when he, in an attempt to joke, called Leidy Elin Alvarenga a monkey. Later in the afternoon, Leidy Elin called Luigi out saying that them, as both Afro-Brazilians, cannot joke about these things because it's a very heavy word and is used a lot in the outside world. Luigi apologized.^[20]

Accusation of sexism

Nizam Hayek, Vinícius Rodrigues and Rodriguinho

In a conversation in the HoH's room, on January 13, 2024, sexist speeches by Rodriguinho and Nizam Hayek caused outrage on social media. They criticized Yasmin Brunet's body. To many, the comments came across as rude.

Later, in another conversation, Vinícius Rodrigues and Rodriguinho talked about the other women in the House.^[21]

Lucas Luigi

On January 19, 2024, Lucas Luigi, during a conversation with Giovanna Lima and Raquele Cardozo, the flooring installer commented on Alane Dias's body: "Come on, body comparison, you have the beauty that a man really likes. Alane She has a saggy, soft ass".

On January 22, 2024, during a conversation with Rodriguinho, Juninho Silva, Vinícius Rodrigues and MC Bin Laden at the gym, Luigi shot at Matteus Amaral about Deniziane Ferreira: "Play with her pussy [Deniziane], where she tells him he goes".

Fernanda Bande

On January 31, 2024, during a conversation at the gym, Fernanda Bande said to Alane Dias: "Carry more weight there, you're a little soft. You need to do more exercise than working your tongue", said the baker.

Accusation of xenophobia

Still in the HoH's room, on January 13, viewers accused Rodriguinho of xenophobia after he mocked Isabelle Nogueira's Amazonian background in a conversation with Lucas Pizane and Vinícius Rodrigues after the later talked about his connection with her. "What? Do you like Boi-Bumbá too? That's all she talks about. She only sings Boi-Bumbá music", he said. Pizane countered his comment: "But you don't even talk to her, how do you know what she's talking about?", which Rodriguinho replied: "But that's what I see".

The night before, Rodriguinho had already caused controversy by referring to Isabelle as "índia" while placing her as his target during the live HoH's Crosshairs ceremony. After being warned by Wanessa about his comment, Rodriguinho went to talk to Isabelle who explained to him that the term "índio/índia" is no longer used: "It's kind of derogatory. But the world is understanding that now. It's indigenous or native people".^[22][23]

Accusation of homophobia

On January 14, 2024, Davi Brito used a homophobic slur during an argument with Nizam Hayek, when he accused him of being "fake" and "manipulative", while stating that: "I'm a man, I'm not a f**got". Later in the night, Michel Nogueira confronted Davi about his comments and advised him to be careful with his words when referring to social minorities and that he, as an openly gay man, is also in the House because of the struggle of an entire community. Davi apologized to Michel, claiming that he was in the heat of the moment and that it was not his intention to offend him.

After Michel left the room, Isabelle Nogueira, who was also present and heard the conversation, added that when you use a derogatory term like that, you are violating an entire group of people.^[24][25]

Vanessa's withdrawal

On January 19, 2024, housemate Vanessa Lopes pressed the Withdrawn Button and walked from the game. In previous moments, Vanessa's mental health was questioned by both housemates and the public, as the houseguest had several crying spells and controversial speeches at some points in the show.

Some celebrities spoke out on the matter, showing concern for the digital influencer.

Ratings and reception

Brazilian ratings

All numbers are in points and provided by Kantar Ibope Media.

• In 2024, each point represents TBA households in 15 market cities in Brazil (TBA households in São Paulo).

References

External links

• Official site (in Portuguese)