A two-week special with six action-packed holiday-themed episodes. Each episode features three competitions culminating in “Santa’s Showdown” that determines which player goes home at the end of that episode. With the guidance of the “Magical Elves” – Derek Xiao (season 23),Tiffany Mitchell (season 23),and Jordan Lloyd (season 11 winner and season 13) – only one Houseguest with the festive fortitude to win will take home the $100,000 grand prize.

• Clayton Halsey