Jerry O’Connell debuted as Massive Brother host in substitution for Julie Chen Moonves, who needed to sit out her duties as a result of Covid.

“No want to regulate your tv, I’m not Julie Chen Moonves,” O’Connell stated on the prime of the hour. “Julie sadly has a light case of Covid and is unable to make it tonight, however relaxation assured, Julie is ok. I spoke to her earlier in the present day and can return for subsequent week’s eviction.”

O’Connell used a few of Chen Moonves’ signature phrases, like “Anticipate the sudden” and “However first,” earlier than telling the houseguests he was the host tonight.

“Hi there, houseguests,” O’Connell stated, surprising the houseguests by seeing a special face on eviction evening.

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The houseguests are disconnected from the surface world, and Chen Moonves’ is the one individual they see throughout their keep within the Massive Brother home. Having O’Connell speak to the houseguests was a shock to all of them, judging by their faces after they noticed him on the display in the lounge.

“I’m an enormous Massive Brother fan and I simply need to thanks all for this season,” O’Connell advised the houseguests. “I can be filling in for Julie tonight. Now Julie is simply fantastic and can return subsequent week — for now, you’re caught with me.”

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Earlier within the day, Chen Moonves took to social media to say she wouldn’t host Massive Brother as a result of Covid and talked about her signs.

“Friday morning I wakened with a sore throat and went to see my good pal who’s an ENT. That evening he known as to say I’ve Covid,” Chen Moonves stated in an announcement shared on Instagram. “Fortunately that is solely the second time for me and it’s been very delicate! No fever and only a sore throat.”

Chen Moonves additionally returned to The Discuss to advise O’Connell earlier than subbing in for her on the CBS present.