Ratings Report: Big Brother 9 Debut Improves on Big Brother 8

Ratings Report: Big Brother 9 Debut Improves on Big Brother 8 2/13/08

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THE PREMIERE OF "BIG BROTHER: 'TIL DEATH DO YOU PART" IMPROVES UPON LAST SUMMER'S TUESDAY DEBUT IN VIEWERS AND KEY DEMOS

"Jericho" Improves the Season's Time Period Average by +19% in Adults 18-49 and +3% in Adults 25-54

The premiere of BIG BROTHER: 'TIL DEATH DO YOU PART, opposite the "American Idol" competition, improved upon last summer's Tuesday debut in all key measures, while the second season premiere of Jericho placed first in its time period in adults 25-54 and a competitive second in adults 18-49, according to Nielsen preliminary live plus same day ratings for Feb. 12.

The 9:00 PM premiere of BIG BROTHER TUESDAY (4.3/06, 6.88m) averaged a 3.1/06 in adults 25-54 and 2.5/06 in adults 18-49. Compared to the BIG BROTHER TUESDAY premiere on 7/10/07, CBS was up +3% in adults 25-54 (from 3.0/08) and up in viewers (from 6.82m, +1%).

Following last night's premiere, BIG BROTHER: 'TIL DEATH DO YOU PART will be broadcast three nights weekly, on Tuesdays (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT), Wednesdays (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) beginning tonight and Sundays (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) beginning Feb. 17. Julie Chen returns as host. The live weekly eviction broadcasts will be Wednesdays, with the first eviction on Wed., Feb 20 (8:00-9:00 PM, live ET/delayed PT).

Following are the 16 Houseguests, listed in alphabetical order, who will compete in the first- ever winter edition of BIG BROTHER: 'TIL DEATH DO YOU PART

Adam Jisinski

Single

Public Relations Manager

Del Ray Beach, Fla. via Cherry Hill , NJ

Amanda Hansen

Single

Paralegal

Fridley , Minn.

Alex Coladonato

Single

DJ Company Owner

Staten Island , NY

Allison Nichols

Single

Pharmaceutical Sales Representative

Boston , Mass.

Chelsia Hart

Single

College Student

Cedar Falls , Iowa

Jacob Heald

Single

Electrician

Dallas , Ga.

James Zinkand

Single

Originally From: Sarasota , Fla.

Riding Bicycle Around The World

Jen Diturno

Single

Bartender

Columbus , Ohio

Joshuah Welch

Single

Advertising Media Buyer

Dallas , Tex.

Matt McDonald

Single

Roofing Foreman

Charleston , Mass.

Natalie Lynn Cunial

Single

Bikini Barista

Salem , Ore.

Neil Garcia

Single

Realtor

Los Angeles , Calif.

Parker Somerville

Single

Paparazzo

Northridge , Calif.

Ryan Quicksall

Single

College Student

Columbus , Ohio

Sharon Obermueller

Single

Realtor

Olathe , Kan.

Shelia Kennedy

Single Mom

Former Model

Reseda, Calif. via Memphis , Tenn.

BIG BROTHER: 'TIL DEATH DO YOU PART is executive produced by Emmy Award winner Allison Grodner and Rich Meehan, in association with Endemol U.S.A.

SuperPass will once again have live video feeds from the Big Brother house for users to view 24/7. Some of the features include:

Everything You Can't See on TV... 24 hour live video feeds from inside the Big Brother house
Full Access... 4 simultaneous house cameras so you don't miss any behind-the-scenes action
Community... The most enthusiastic Big Brother fans meet here in chatrooms, message boards and blogs

Source: CBS Press Release