The AI Instigator Is Set to Cause Chaos and Shake up the 'Big Brother 26' House

When Julie Chen Moonves tells viewers that there is going to be another Big Brother twist but doesn't reveal right away what it is, they have no choice but to let their imaginations run wild. That's what happened in the August 8 episode.

At the very least, though, by the end of the special episode on Tuesday, August 13, fans know it's called the AI Instigator, and it has the potential to change the game.

But what is the AI Instigator exactly? When Ainsley reveals the name of the twist during the special recap episode, she doesn't give any other details about what it is, other than a clue that it involves viewer participation. And immediately following the reveal, Big Brother fans got to theorizing about what it is and what it means for the game.

According to Ainsley, the AI Instigator power could be "game-changing." You know, as if the season wasn't already a wild ride in its first few weeks.

"One thing I have learned is that America loves impacting the game," Ainsely says in the special episode of Big Brother. "I am giving America another game-changing decision to make. This Thursday, my next big twist will be announced. I will tell you what it's called. The AI Instigator."

Even though Ainsley stayed tight-lipped, Julie spilled the beans at the end of the August 15 live eviction episode. As it turns out, America will have the chance to vote for one of the remaining houseguests to become the AI Instigator.

This houseguest will then stir up trouble by spreading misinformation about their fellow housemates using their AI avatars. A second vote will determine whether the instigator earns a cash prize ranging from $5,000 to $20,000, based on their performance and how well they meet expectations.

Right now, it looks like most Big Brother fans are leaning toward voting for Tucker as the AI Instigator. However, there's also a strong push for Joseph, with fans believing he would make for a "great and messy" instigator.

Other top choices are Angela and T'Kor. Some fans are eager to see Angela keep wreaking havoc in the Big Brother house, while others are very excited about the possibility of T'Kor shaking things up and making a bold move.

Voting for various Big Brother causes typically leads viewers to the classic voting website for the series. It's the same place for viewers to vote on America's Favorite Player, and it's where literally millions of fans flocked to vote on America's Veto. So, it makes sense for voting for the AI Instigator to take place on the website too!

Voting is now open through Thursday, August 22, at 12 p.m. EST. The selected houseguest will be announced on Sunday, August 25.

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