CBS Eyes Major Reality Crossover: Survivor and Big Brother Stars Tipped for New Game Show ‘Stacks of Cash’
New York — CBS is reportedly developing a high-concept game show titled Stacks of Cash, with several high-profile alumni from its flagship reality franchises Survivor and Big Brother already filming episodes, according to multiple reality TV insiders.
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Join NowThe unconfirmed project combines rapid-fire trivia with a physically demanding tower-stacking format. Contestants answer questions to earn blocks and build the tallest possible tower.
A single incorrect answer or shaky hand could send the stack tumbling, creating a mix of mental pressure and nail-biting suspense.
What has the reality TV community buzzing is a planned Survivor vs. Big Brother special episode, marking one of the most direct crossovers between the two long-running CBS hits in recent years.
The rumored names involved in episodes of a new CBS game show called Stacks of Cash.
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Chelsie & Sophi are part of a regular episode while the rest are part of a Survivor vs BB episode.
The show see contestants try to stack blocks on a tower by answering trivia questions. pic.twitter.com/9QqvP4Sb8d
Rumored Cast
| Episode Type | Franchise | Contestants |
|---|---|---|
| Regular Episode | Big Brother | Chelsie Baham, Sophi Balerdi |
| Survivor vs. Big Brother | Survivor | Cirie Fields, Sam Phalen, Rizo Velovic |
| Survivor vs. Big Brother | Big Brother | Taylor Hale, Rubina Bernabe, Keanu Roebuck |
Cirie Fields, a Survivor legend who recently received the Sia Fan Favorite prize on Survivor 50, is the biggest name attached to the project. She is joined by recent Survivor standouts Sam Phalen and Rizo Velovic. Representing Big Brother are Taylor Hale (Season 24 winner), Rubina Bernabe, and Keanu Roebuck.
Filming is believed to have taken place in Portugal, with insiders noting that CBS deliberately sought a head-to-head matchup between the two franchises.
This potential series comes at a strategic time for CBS. Both Survivor and Big Brother continue to deliver strong ratings, and the network has increasingly leaned into crossover content and celebrity editions to attract younger viewers and boost engagement across its reality slate.
While CBS has not issued any official comment or confirmed an air date, the heavy involvement of recent winners and iconic players suggests the network sees Stacks of Cash as a fresh, accessible format that could appeal beyond hardcore fans.
If greenlit, the show could premiere as early as late 2026, offering a lighter, fast-paced alternative to the intense, long-format competitions that built the network’s reality empire.
Reality TV fans are already choosing sides online, debating whether Survivor’s survival smarts or Big Brother’s social strategy will prove more effective when the blocks start stacking.
