Found this out from Ronnie on his twitter and there is an article...
rjrobot2 HOUR FINALE! Big Brother finale news:
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BigBrotherLeak) WHAT!?!?!!?
'Big Brother' Scoop: A Grande-Sized Finale CBS is giving "Big Brother" fans more to love.
The
network has decided to double the show's Tuesday, Sept. 15 season
finale, expanding it from one hour to two, insiders close to the
production confirm. The grande-sized "Brother" will air live from 9-11
p.m., with Julie Chen set to host.
Look
for the two-hour "Brother" to mix all the traditional elements of the
final show -- specifically, the crowning of a winner-- with an extended
reunion segment featuring return appearances by ejected houseguests.
There will, of course, be a studio audience.
CBS's
decision to double down on "Brother" is no surprise given the show's
stellar ratings this season. Despite being in its 11th season, the show
is up 5 percent in overall viewers-- an almost unheard of growth for
such a veteran show.
In
years past, producers have had to cram a whole bunch of elements into a
one-hour finale, leaving limited time for reunion elements and cast
interviews.
Source URL: http://www.thewrap.com/ind-column/big-brother-scoop-grande-sized-finale_5396