The new season of the hit reality competition series "Big Brother" includes new elements including the introduction of a mysterious masked visitor with a secret accomplice and an unknown houseguest to be revealed sometime during the season.

Since its premiere on July 5, 2000, Big Brother has continuously evolved, tweaking its gameplay and format while delivering many twists and turns. This constant evolution aligns perfectly with host Julie Chen Moonves ' iconic reminder each season: "expect the unexpected."

Big Brother viewers up North in Canada can watch Big Brother Season 27 simultaneous with their US cousins on Thursday, July 10 at 8pm ET/PT via the Global TV channel. Episodes will air weekly every Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday.

Julie Chen Moonves returns to host Big Brother Season 27, which premieres with a 90-minute episode on Thursday, July 10 at 8 p.m. ET on CBS. A second 90-minute episode will follow on Sunday, July 13 at 8 p.m. ET. RELATED: ‘Survivor 50’ Cast Photos: All The Castaways Confirmed For CBS Competition

I never expected that person. And I was very excited because, in my opinion, getting that person is epic,” the host said.

While Big Brother will be gifting us 90-minute episodes right out of the gate and all season long, we now have an idea as to why CBS might have been so gracious with airtime. BB insider Sharon Tharp announced the alleged start times for the live feeds for Season 27, and they're way later than I expected: