<P> Big Brother is a game show in which a group of contestants , referred to as HouseGuests , live in a custom - built `` house '' ( actually a set built on a CBS stage in Los Angeles , Stage 18 in recent editions ) , constantly under video surveillance . While in the house , the contestants are completely isolated from the outside world , meaning no phone , television , internet , magazines , newspaper , or contact with those not in the house . This rule could be broken , however , in the event of a medical injury , a family emergency or death . The format of the series is mainly seen as a social experiment , and requires HouseGuests to interact with others who may have differing ideals , beliefs , and prejudices . While a competition , the series allows viewers to witness the relationships formed in the house and the behavior of the HouseGuests . Though locked in the house , the HouseGuests are free to quit the game , though will not be allowed entry back into the house . Should a HouseGuest break the rules of the game , they could be expelled from the house , and unable to return . The contestants compete for a grand prize of $500,000 . </P>
<P> Big Brother is a game show in which a group of contestants , referred to as HouseGuests , live in a custom - built `` house '' ( actually a set built on a CBS stage in Los Angeles , Stage 18 in recent editions ) , constantly under video surveillance . While in the house , the contestants are completely isolated from the outside world , meaning no phone , television , internet , magazines , newspaper , or contact with those not in the house . This rule could be broken , however , in the event of a medical injury , a family emergency or death . The format of the series is mainly seen as a social experiment , and requires HouseGuests to interact with others who may have differing ideals , beliefs , and prejudices . While a competition , the series allows viewers to witness the relationships formed in the house and the behavior of the HouseGuests . Though locked in the house , the HouseGuests are free to quit the game , though will not be allowed entry back into the house . Should a HouseGuest break the rules of the game , they could be expelled from the house , and unable to return . The contestants compete for a grand prize of $500,000 . </P>
where is the big brother house located in usa
where is the big brother house located in usa
set built on a CBS stage in Los Angeles
set built on a CBS stage in Los Angeles