"Big Brother" Renewed

The summer hit Big Brother has been renewed for a 16th season. Big Brother:After Dark which airs live every night on TV Guide Channel has also been renewed. The program debuted in 2000 and this season has averaged 7.29 million viewers. This is an 11% uptick from last season.  The increase in ratings could be thanks in part to the offensive on-air remarks from some of the cast members, some of whom have been fired from their jobs. The season finale of Big Brother will air Wednesday September 18th and the new season is slated to air starting late June 2014. Rumors have been floating around that this season could be another All-Star outing.