We're chatting with Julie Chen Moonves, the host of the hit summer reality series on CBS, "Big Brother." The show is back and she's telling us what to expect in this mysterious new season!

Speaking exclusively to PEOPLE ahead of the premiere of Big Brother 27, Chen Moonves, 55, reflects on the 25th anniversary of the reality competition series and shares who she'd want to replace her if the time ever came for her to say goodbye to the summertime staple.

Julie Chen Moonves addresses her long-term future as 'Big Brother' host and says she is playing a game of chicken with Jeff Probst and Phil Keoghan.