Julie Chen Moonves to Miss 'Big Brother' Live Eviction Episode For First Time After Testing Positive for COVID, Guest Host Replacement Revealed
justjared.comExpect the unexpected is right – For the first time ever, Julie Chen Moonves will NOT be hosting a Big Brother live eviction episode!
The longtime host of the CBS competition series has never missed a live eviction in the 24 years the show has been on the air.
However, she revealed she will miss out on TONIGHT’s (September 12) episode after testing positive for COVID-19. Keep reading to find out more… While Julie is out sick, The Talk co-host Jerry O’Connell will step in her place to host this week’s live eviction. “Friday morning I woke up with a sore throat and went to see my good friend who is an ENT,” she shared in a message posted to Instagram. “That night he called to say I have Covid.
Thankfully this is only the second time for me and it’s been very mild! No fever and just a sore throat.” “Unfortunately I am still testing positive as of this morning… despite feeling good, strong and my cough being gone, I must sit tonight’s Big Brother live eviction show out,” she continued. “Thank you to Jerry O’Connell for filling in for me.
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