History of Big Brother: Over the Top in Timeline

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By Popular Timelines Editorial Team  · Updated: July 17, 2026

Big Brother: Over the Top (BBOTT) was a unique, digital-only spin-off of the long-running reality competition series Big Brother, airing exclusively on CBS All Access in 2016. Unlike the traditional broadcast version, this iteration featured an abbreviated 65-day format and intense audience interactivity. Viewers were granted unprecedented influence, allowing them to vote on nominations, select the third nominee, and ultimately determine the winner of the $250,000 grand prize. The season was characterized by the absence of a live studio audience, a 24/7 uncensored live feed, and the introduction of 'America’s Nominee,' which forced houseguests to adapt their social strategies to cater to fan sentiment rather than just their peers. Morgan Willett was crowned the winner, defeating Jason Roy in a public vote. The experiment served as a precursor to the modern integration of social media and streaming in reality television, prioritizing direct fan engagement over traditional network scheduling.