Big Brother 28' Honors Late Contestant Mickey Lee in Premiere

WHO:

Deadline - Mickey Lee, a contestant from Big Brother Season 27.

US Magazine - Mickey Lee, who was a houseguest on Big Brother.

WHAT:

Deadline - Big Brother paid tribute to Mickey Lee during the Season 28 premiere.

US Magazine - A photo of Mickey Lee was shown on-screen during the Season 28 premiere, accompanied by the text “In loving memory of Mickey Lee (1990 – 2025).”

WHEN:

US Magazine - The Season 28 premiere of Big Brother took place on Thursday, July 9.

WHY:

US Magazine - Mickey Lee died on December 25, 2025.

HOW:

Deadline - A title card in honor of Mickey Lee appeared before the introduction of the new houseguests.

(UPDATED July 10, 2026 11:55 UTC)

Big Brother paid tribute to Mickey Lee during the Season 28 premiere, which aired on Thursday, July 9. A heartfelt title card honoring Mickey was displayed before the introduction of the new houseguests, and a photo of him was shown on-screen with the message, “In loving memory of Mickey Lee (1990 – 2025).” Mickey Lee, a contestant from Big Brother Season 27, passed away on December 25, 2025.