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As Big Brother celebrates its landmark 25th anniversary this year, host Julie Chen Moonves sits down for an exclusive interview in which she reflects on her journey with CBS' iconic reality TV show and why she thinks Rachel Reilly is still the "queen."

"I have learned that I can show my personal side," Chen Moonves shares about what she's learned about hosting over the past two and a half decades. She has "really evolved" from a strictly news personality to the often playful host that fans see today. "Moderating The Talk for eight years helped me also learn that I can show my personality on the show, and just to have fun with it and not take myself so seriously, or the game,...

Thursday's season premiere of Big Brother 27 ended with the shocking return of, as a fellow houseguest proclaimed, one of the show's "Mt. Rushmore" stars: Rachel Reilly, who returned to the game 14 years after winning Big Brother 13 in 2011.

"I am dreading being away from my family," she stated in a confessional interview recorded before she moved in and shared with Gold Derby. "But again, $750,000 is on the line. I'm here to play Big Brother. This is my dynasty. I'm the queen. I'm part of the royal family of Big Brother. So, I'm here to play the game, and I'm here to make great TV."

The controversial houseguest first competed on CBS' reality TV show in Season 12 in 2010, where she was the fifth person evicted. That's where she originally met Brendon Villegas, whom she married in 2012; they now have two kids together. Rachel and Brendon returned as a "Dynamic Duo" in Season...

Big Brother legend Rachel Reilly headed back into the house during the Big Brother season 27 premiere ready to play the game she loves once again, and ahead of her grand entrance, she shared why she's returning to the series where she had her start. Rachel, introduced during Big Brother 12 and the winner of Big Brother 13, is a true Bb legend.

Rachel Reilly opened up about why she decided to return to Big Brother.

Returning to the game for the first time since her win, Rachel opened up ahead of her entrance into the Big Brother house, sharing why she felt compelled to come back. “Now…is the best time as any,” Rachel explained to CBS, sharing that coming back is easier now that her children with Bb showmance-turned-husband Brendon Villegas are older. “I’m here to win that $750,000.”

Rachel, who's always been vocal about wanting to play again, revealed that...

Big Brother 27 (BB27) spoilers tease that a mystery houseguest, player number 17, is all the super fans can talk about. It’s still a mystery who will enter the game. The viewers cannot wait to see who will join the cast.

The last time they had a mystery houseguest was in Big Brother 25, when Cirie Fields (From Survivor) joined the cast. She was on many fans’ bingo card as someone they wanted to see play the game. She didn’t disappoint, playing a near perfect social game.

This time, Julie Chen-Moonves shared this mystery houseguest is someone she never thought would join the game (again). She said this player is polarizing and epic. She believes this player will make this season one to remember.

Leaked messages Between Taylor Hale & Joseph Abdin

The leaked chat started with Big Brother 24 Joseph Abdin thanking the board for adding him to the chat. He asked how it works.

Big Brother season 27 debuts tonight, and there’s a mystery houseguest joining the ranks.

If you don’t know, there won’t be a live move-in this year for the CBS reality TV show. Instead, the first episode has been seemingly pre-taped.

Meaning…the mystery house guest has already been revealed to the new contestants.

The Big Brother social media pages have been dropping hints and clues about who this person is, and we’ve gathered some of the biggest guesses.

Keep reading to find out more…

Host Julie Chen Moonves told EW, “What I can say is the mystery houseguest, when I was told who this person is, I had to expect the unexpected! I never expected that person. And I was very excited because, in my opinion, getting that person is epic. And that person is also very polarizing. So there’s going to be a strong reaction...

Prior to the doors of the Big Brother 27 house officially opening on July 10, fans have been obsessing over one question: who is the 17th houseguest?

All week long, CBS has been relentlessly teasing "the shocking arrival of a 'Mystery Houseguest' whose identity will remain under wraps … at least for now." Host Julie Chen Moonves even calls the person "very polarizing." Social media sleuths have been debating who it might be, but viewers won't find out for certain until the Season 27 premiere airs on Thursday night.

First things first, click here to meet the 16 contestants for what's being dubbed Big Brother: A Summer of Mystery. The cast list includes an aura painter, a college sports podcaster, and an AI consultant, and the age range is from 22 to 50, with most in their 20s.

Here are some of fans' best guesses for who might be the mystery houseguest of BB27:

Rachel Reilly...

Big Brother 27 (BB27) is set to premiere for an all-new season on Thursday, July 10. CBS has not yet released the new cast, but social media and former cast members are busy making predictions about who could be on the show this summer.

Janelle Pierzina, a Big Brother legend, took to X to tease a major casting rumor. Her good friend, BB13 winner, Rachel Reilly, has been out of communication. Pierzina shared that Rachel is not the type to “leave her on read.” Even worse, Janelle said her calls are going straight to voicemail.

Big Brother’s Cast Release Coming Soon

Typically, Big Brother releases the casting photos, along with their bio videos, a few days before the premiere. With BB27 starting on Thursday, CBS should update the viewers with the casting scoop soon.

Dude I’ve called Rachel Reiley’s phone 10 times to chat about our next Bb Cruise and it goes right to voicemail.

Big Brother: All-Stars 3 is something CBS needs to make happen.

The premise of the spin-off show is simple enough, with former houseguests returning to compete against fellow alums.

Big Brother: All-Stars first aired as Big Brother Season 7 in 2006, and featured recognizable players from the first six seasons.

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The producers invited back fan favorites, competition beasts, and folks who were good at creating drama in the house.

It yielded an uber-competitive season, with Mike “Boogie” Malin being named the first winner.

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That first All-Stars season featured Kaysar Ridha, Dr. Will Kirby, and Janelle Pierzina as additional players.

CBS Took a Break From Big Brother: All-Stars (CBS...

At one point, Big Brother was the most popular reality television show on the air.

The hook is simple: you trap a bunch of strangers in a small house with a large sum of money on the line, set up some carnival games every week, and watch them lie and backstab their way to the end.

It was easy to see the appeal, and the show was a mega hit in its early days. But those days have come and gone, leaving us with a series that feels nothing like it did during its heyday.

(Sonja Flemming/CBS) New Big Brother Doesn’t Have the Same Feel as Earlier Seasons

At some point this summer, Big Brother will return for season 27, and a new batch of houseguests will move in to compete for money.

When you think about some of the most iconic moments in Big Brother history (and the...

It’s no secret that Drew Barrymore and Reese Witherspoon know a thing or two when it comes to romance. That’s why when the romcom royals pitched a romantic twist for a future season of “The Amazing Race,” host Phil Keoghan was all ears.

While teasing Season 37 of the CBS competition series, Keoghan revealed how the actress’ idea for a Valentine’s Day-themed season echoed a twist he’s long had in mind himself.

“I ran into Drew Barrymore and Reese Witherspoon in a bar in New York like a week, two weeks ago. I knew Drew because I did ‘Hollywood Squares’ with her and I’ve met her a few times,” he told TheWrap. “They both stopped me and they were like, ‘Hey, have you ever thought about a Valentine’s season?’ and then I said, ‘Well, are you guys offering to be on the show?'”

“It...

Exciting news about a crossover between Big Brother and The Amazing Race was revealed.

A new season of The Amazing Race will have teams, each featuring someone from Big Brother.

Filming begins soon for Tar 38, and the theme intends to intrigue Big Brother fans enough to tune in each week.

The producers have contacted many former houseguests to put together the perfect cast.

Unfortunately, many Big Brother legends have had to turn down The Amazing Race due to other circumstances.

Some former houseguests have already opted out due to family obligations or the cost of missing work

Big Brother legends opt out of The Amazing Race 38

“I had to say no due to money. Reality TV is an expensive hobby at this point if the show doesn’t pay. Good luck to the teams participating. I will be rooting for all of you!!!,” wrote Big Brother alum Janelle Pierzina.

Janelle...

Some exciting rumors reveal that an upcoming season of The Amazing Race will serve as a Big Brother crossover.

Big Brother alums have played The Amazing Race before, but this new season will reportedly have a former houseguest on each team.

The producers have seen former houseguests succeed in the race, leading to a push to add even more for a future season.

Jessica Graf and Cody Nickson from Big Brother 19 won a season of The Amazing Race.

Several years later, Derek Xiao and Claire Rehfuss from Big Brother 23 also won The Amazing Race.

Big Brother legends Rachel Reilly, Nicole Franzel, Britney Haynes, and Janelle Pierzina have also appeared on The Amazing Race.

That $1 million prize is a great incentive to get more people on the show. It has reportedly worked.

Big Brother alums take over The Amazing Race 38

“The Amazing Race 38 cast is rumored to be teams made up...

The Traitors season 3 is here and I can’t believe how much I’m loving the season because of some incredible new twists, especially after being nervous about how the show would pan out this year. In the months ahead of The Traitors season 3’s premiere, I was wracking my brain trying to figure out how the show would improve upon its impressive sophomore season. While I enjoyed The Traitors season 2 more than its first season, I wasn’t sure how things could get better after seeing some of my reality TV favorites like Big Brother’s Dan Gheesling in the castle.

While I was thrilled when The Traitors season 3’s cast was revealed, I was nervous about the way the gameplay was impacted last season by the obvious tension between reality TV gamers and stars of unstructured reality shows. With lines drawn between competitors like Rhoa’s Phaedra Parks...

Fans of The Traitors US will see Britney Haynes as a player in Season 3.

Britney is one of the 20+ players invited to the Scottish Highlands to compete for part of a $250,000 prize.

Her background in reality television competitions should help her, but anything can happen on a show like this.

Here’s a link to the Traitors 3 cast list showcasing Britney’s competition.

The season premiere arrives on January 9, with a new episode debuting each Thursday night this winter.

The first two seasons of The Traitors US are streaming on Peacock for fans who haven’t seen them yet.

Britney Haynes is on the cast for The Traitors US 3

TV viewers met Britney Haynes as a Big Brother 12 cast member. She was on the first season featuring Rachel Reilly, Brendon Villegas, and Enzo Palumbo.

Rachel would later become the Big Brother 13 winner and Enzo was the runner-up on Big Brother:...

While reality TV hit some roadblocks this year, truly docu-soap style genre remains as lively as ever, and the year 2024 didn’t disappoint.

One thing about it, two things for sure, reality TV will never die. Between new spinoff series, a focus on senior dating and the end of major talent’s journeys on programs, reality TV kept us binging or heading back to our screens every week.

As 2024 closes out, TheWrap wanted to review the shows that set the tone, were cult-followed and had amazing plots and cast members. Take a look at the list below.

Ekin-Su Cülcüloglu (left), Deontay Wilder, Dan Gheesling, Tamra Judge, Marcus Jordan, Chris Tamburello, Shereé Whitfield, Alan Cumming, Carsten Bergersen, Mercedes “Mj” Javid, Johnny Devenanzio, Pahaedra Parks, Sandra Diaz-Twine, Peter Weber, John Bercow, Janelle Pierzina, Larsa Pippen, Maksim Chmerkovskiy in Season 2 of “The Traitors.” (Euan Cherry/Peacock) “Traitors” Season 2

“Traitors,” the cult-followed reality competition...

The Traitors‘ Alan Cumming is ready to host his third murder mystery soirée and he’s going to look absolutely fabulous while doing so.

TVLine’s month-long #2025FirstLook series continues today with an exclusive sneak peek at the reality host extraordinaire as he goes full-on equestrian to greet his new guests. The cast is once again filled with reality TV legends and other notable figures, as the Faithful attempt to unmask the Traitors while attempting to escape murder and mayhem.

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When he spent years as one of the music business' most powerful people, Sean "Diddy" Combs accomplished a lot. Diddy gained many famous friends, became rich enough to provide for his many kids, and he had many people working for him. However, after a series of allegations led to his homes being raided, many people spoke out about Diddy and his partying past.

When fans talk about reality shows like Big Brother, they typically discuss things like the show's many twists, what happened to the winners, and which seasons were the best. The thing that most Big Brother fans don't talk about, however, is the fact that the show's legend Janelle Pierzina once had a unique complaint about Diddy's partying.

Big Brothers Janelle Pierzina Called Diddy's Partying Out For A Strange Reason

Before people join the cast of a show like Big Brother, many of them work relatively normal jobs.

Big Brother is represented on The Traitors again this winter, joining the various other reality shows that sent players to Scotland.

Two Big Brother alums appeared in each of the first two seasons of The Traitors US. Viewers saw Cody Calafiore and Rachel Reilly in Season 1 and Dan Gheesling and Janelle Pierzina in Season 2.

Big Brother 2 winner Dr. Will Kirby had a guest appearance in the second season as a staged cabin owner (with wolves) in the Scottish forest.

Danielle Reyes and Britney Haynes are in the mix for The Traitors Season 3, but they must contend with 19 other people competing for the $250,000 prize pool.

Danielle was on BB3 and Big Brother All-Stars, while Britney was on BB12 and BB14. The ladies also played on Big Brother: Reindeer Games last winter.

Will Danielle or Britney be chosen as Traitors? We will have to tune in to find out this winter!

Big Brother: Reindeer Games is a fun spin-off show that debuted on CBS in December 2023. The show rolled out during the downtime caused by the Writers Strike.

Bbrg featured alums competing for a $100,000 cash prize during a shortened season of Big Brother. Three alums also served as co-hosts for the holiday-themed show.

Nicole Franzel won Big Brother: Reindeer Games, making her the first person to win two Big Brother USA shows. Cody Calafiore, Danielle Reyes, and Taylor Hale were also played.

Many Big Brother fans hoped that Reindeer Games would return this winter, giving everyone something to watch while we wait for BB27.

But there will be no Reindeer Games this winter. The producers revealed that the CBS schedule couldn’t find space due to BB26 ending late and the CBS primetime schedule beginning later in the fall.

Reindeer Games wasn’t canceled, though. Maybe it could return next winter.

Big Brother fans can watch former houseguests on a range of shows this winter, giving everyone replacement shows for Reindeer Games.

As previously reported by Monsters and Critics, Big Brother: Reindeer Games 2024 was canceled. The show could return in 2025 but has been shelved for now.

Reindeer Games debuted in 2023 and featured 12 former houseguests. Nine former players competed for a nice cash prize; three were co-hosts.

Unfortunately, a new season of The Amazing Race (debuting in 2025) lacks Big Brother alums.

Many teams of Big Brother houseguests have competed in seasons of The Amazing Race, and two couples have won. Jessica Graf and Cody Nickson from BB19 won The Amazing Race 30; Claire Rehfuss and Derek Xiao from BB23 won The Amazing Race 34.

Big Brother 27 casting has also begun, so fans who want to compete can apply for the Summer 2025 season.

Big Brother alums head to Scotland for The Traitors 3

A new season...

The Traitors US season 3 has been green lit by NBC Universal after the tremendous success of the currently airing season, which is the most-watched reality TV series on the streaming platform in 2024. As The Traitors US season 2 resonated on the reality TV landscape, its not surprising to learn that the show has been renewed. After changing the format from The Traitors US season 1 and moving away from involving non-reality TV competitors, the series has been able to grab viewers of several different franchises to create a compelling cast of characters.

With The Traitors US season 2 pulling in reality TV legends like Big Brothers Dan Gheesling and Janelle Pierzina, Survivor power players Parvati Shallow and Sandra Diaz-Twine, and Real Housewives Tamra Judge, Sheree Whitfield, and Phaedra Parks, the show has been nothing short of dynamic. Incorporating a group of reality TV titans into the intense game, the series has been able...

Big Brother is without a doubt one of the most-watched competitive reality shows in television history! After debuting back in 2000, CBS recently aired their 26th season. Big Brother 27 will begin in the Summer 2025, and viewers will be able to stream every episode on Paramount+ or watch live on CBS.

Fans were excited for a number of returning houseguests on Season 22, including Janelle Pierzina, Kaysa Ridha and of course, Nicole Franzel!

This marked Nicole's third time in the game. While Nicole appeared on Big Brother Seasons 16 and 18, and would also go on to appear on Big Brother Reindeer Games in 2023.

During her time on Season 18, Nicole got quite close to fellow houseguest, Corey Brooks. The duo were an item in the house and dated briefly after the finale before calling it quits. Their break-up was very sudden and left fans rather confused, that is until now! Here's what really happened between Nicole and Corey.

Now that the reality show Big Brother has been around for more than two decades, a lot has happened in the show's history. For example, there have been a slew of twists, someone prevailed during the first season, fans have learned how much the houseguests get paid, and the first woman won the game. Throughout all those events and more, fans have always had strong opinions about it all.

Of course, there are some things that fans especially like to debate, like how to rank every season and if Big Brother is one of the best reality competition shows. Similarly, there are a lot of fans who have very strong opinions about which Big Brother winners are the worst in the show's history.

Why Some Big Brother Fans Named Rachel Reilly As One Of The Worst Winners Ever

Among Big Brother's millions of viewers, some of the most passionate...

Many Big Brother alumni dressed up for Halloween this year, and some of the great costumes included their family members.

It’s a yearly event to see former Big Brother houseguests dressed up, almost suggesting that being on the show indicates they have fun doing it.

Most of these folks had to wear costumes during their time in the Big Brother house, whether it was from a theme or due to a punishment.

Some folks are quite impressive with their costume game, especially when they put together a couple’s theme.

Big Brother fans have even gotten into the game again this year, with several people dressing as a BB26 cast member.

Early costumes featured Big Brother fans dressed as Angela Murray, and they pulled it off.

Big Brother alums celebrate Halloween 2024

Reindeer Games and BB18 winner Nicole Franzel and her husband, Victor Arroyo, went as Toy Story characters this time.

One of the biggest reasons Big Brother is widely recognized as one of the best reality shows ever is because of how invested fans are in the show. After all, Big Brother fans care about things like ranking every season, what happened to the first winner, and where the first female winner is now. On top of that, Big Brother viewers also want what is best for the players, so they hope they get paid well and they were rooting for Adam Jasinski throughout his struggles and recovery.

On the other hand, sometimes Big Brother fans reject a houseguest because they are concerned about the other players. A perfect example of that is the fact that many Big Brother fans were outraged that Jc Mounduix wasn't ejected from the house.

Why Many Big Brother Fans Think Jc Mounduix Should Have Been Ejected

During Big Brother 20, Jc Mounduix lasted so long...

Throughout Big Brother's history, the popular reality show has aired many seasons that fans loved to rank. As a result, the show has featured many houseguests including the first winner, the first female winner, and Adam Jasinski, who went on to struggle a lot before his recovery. One thing that every Big Brother houseguest has known is that the show features a lot of twists, many of which have helped it become one of the best competition reality shows.

Sadly for Big Brother's most passionate fans, however, the unfortunate truth is that the show has also featured some truly awful twists. According to Big Brother's biggest fans, one of the show's twists is just the absolute worst.

Why Night One Evictions Are The Worst Big Brother Twist Ever, According To Fans

When someone becomes a huge fan of a reality show, one of the things that make...

Since Big Brother is one of the longest running reality shows ever, many fans have lost track of several players from the past. For example, many Big Brother fans don't know what happened to the first winner, how Adam Jasinskis life changed after the show, and where the first female winner is now. Instead, many fans are more interested in ranking Big Brother seasons, tracking who found love in the house, talking about Big Brother 26's twists, and thinking about the best players ever.

Among most Big Brother fans, Dr. Will Kirby, Janelle Pierzina, and Rachel Reilly are all recognized as legendary players. For that reason, it was amazing when The Traitors led to Janelle and Rachel calling out Dr. Will. After that, Dr. Will provided TheThings with an exclusive reaction to Janelle and Rachel.

Dr. Will Kirby Exclusively Responded To Janelle Pierzina And Rachel Reilly Calling Him Out

During...

Big Brother 26 winner Chelsie Baham has established herself as a legend of the reality competition series because of her phenomenal gameplay. Chelsie won Big Brother 26 after Makensy Manbeck became the final Head of Household (Hoh) and brought her to the end of the game with her instead of Cam Sullivan-Brown. Chelsie had won Part 1 of the final Hoh competition, while Makensy had won Part 2. The two women then faced off in Part 3, which Makensy won.

Throughout Big Brother 26, Chelsie navigated the game very well. From her competition wins to her social game, she proved that she's a new Big Brother legend. Here's why Chelsie will go down in history as one of the best players and winners in the history of the show.

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Warning: this article contains spoilers from the October 13, 2024 season finale of “Big Brother 26” — read at your own risk!

At the end of Sunday’s two hour episode, host Julie Chen Moonves handed out three highly anticipated cash prizes: $750K to the winner of “BB26,” Chelsie Baham; $75K to the runner-up, Makensy Manbeck; and $50K to America’s Favorite Houseguest, Tucker Des Lauriers. Viewers spent the last three days voting for their fave player at the official CBS website, with the Top 3 finishers being Tucker, Angela Murray and Quinn Martin.

“Thank you for understanding me,” Tucker said after receiving the $50,000 check as America’s most popular contestant. “I hope I can inspire people to be confident in being themselves, whether you’re a goofy, wild, weird dude or not. To thine own self be true, and the best gift is the gift of experience. Run it up, baby!”

Julie responded by informing the live audience,...

On October 13, the Big Brother 26 finale will air, and the coveted $50,000 America's Favorite Houseguest prize will be awarded, and Leah Peters deserves the honor. In addition to the $750,000 grand prize and the $75,000 prize for the runner-up, fans vote for their favorite houseguest. The first America's Favorite winner was legend Janelle Pierzina in Big Brother 7. The only player to win the prize twice was Jeff Schroeder in Big Brother 11 and 13. During Big Brother 24, Taylor Hale made history by being the first player ever to win both the game and America's Favorite Houseguest.

Through the years, Big Brother fans have voted several other incredible players as America's Favorite Houseguest as well. They include James Zinkand (season 9), Keesha Smith (season 10), Britney Haynes (season 12), Frank Eudy (season 14), Elissa Slater (season 15), Donny Thompson (season 16), James Huling (season 17), Victor Arroyo (season 18), Cody Nickson (season 19), Tyler Crispen (season 20), Nicole Anthony (season 21), Da'Vonne Rogers (season 22), Tiffany Mitchell...

The Deal Or No Deal Island season 2 cast has been announced, and it includes an iconic Big Brother winner and legendary Survivor player. Joe Manganiello is the host of the reality show spin-off of the once-popular game show; the original series was hosted by Howie Mandel. Deal Or No Deal Island season 1 saw 13 contestants compete on a show that's part Survivor and part Deal Or No Deal. That inaugural installment had a couple famous faces among the cast, including Boston Rob Mariano from Survivor and one of the original Deal Or No Deal models, Claudia Jordan.

According to Deadline, Big Brother's Dr. Will Kirby and Survivor's Parvati Shallow will be joining the cast of Deal Or No Deal Island season 2. The other contestants are David Genat, La Shell Wooten, Dickson Wong, Charles Carlson, Alexis Lete, Sydnee Peck, Storm Wilson, Seychelle Cordero, Phillip Solomon, Maria-Grace Cook, Luke Olejniczak and Courtney Kim.

The “Big Brother 26” season finale is set for October 13 on CBS at 9/8c, and just as important as finding out who will win the $750,000 grand prize is learning who will be named America’s Favorite Houseguest. This coveted honor comes with its own cash prize — a not-too-shabby $50,000 — and eternal bragging rights as viewers’ most-loved player of the summer. Host Julie Chen Moonves will announce the results at the end of the live finale on Sunday night. Scroll down for all of the details on how to vote for America’s Favorite Houseguest 2024.

To vote, visit the CBS website, sign up for a free account and then click on any of the 16 players. There is a maximum of 10 votes per email address during the voting period — five votes up front and five additional votes after you watch an ad. You have until 9:00 a.m. Pt on October 13, 2024 to cast your votes.

The Big Brother 26 finale airs on October 13, and the coveted $50,000 America's Favorite Houseguest prize will be awarded that night in addition to the $750,000 grand prize and the $75,000 prize for the runner-up, and Tucker Des Lauriers deserves to win America's Favorite Houseguest. The first America's Favorite Houseguest winner was legend Janelle Pierzina in Big Brother 7. Jeff Schroeder is the only Big Brother player to win the prize twice, in seasons 11 and 13. During Big Brother 24, Taylor Hale made history by being the first player ever to win both the game and America's Favorite Houseguest.

Through the years, Big Brother fans have voted several other incredible players as America's Favorite Houseguest as well. They include James Zinkand (season 9), Keesha Smith (season 10), Britney Haynes (season 12), Frank Eudy (season 14), Elissa Slater (season 15), Donny Thompson (season 16), James Huling (season 17), Victor Arroyo (season 18), Cody Nickson (season 19), Tyler Crispen (season 20), Nicole Anthony (season 21), Da'Vonne Rogers (season 22), Tiffany Mitchell...

It seems like Diddy is getting called out left and right for different mistakes he’s made over the years. It’s possible people were scared to speak up about their bad experiences with him in the past, but now that he’s been arrested, folks are feeling more comfortable speaking their minds. Janelle Pierzina, a former contestant from Big Brother, just shared some details about a past experience she had with Diddy. Her experience wasn’t a good one.

Janelle Pierzina Didn’t Enjoy Serving Diddy

In a Twitter post via Distractify, Janelle posted the nitty-gritty details about what it was like dealing with Diddy while she worked in the service industry. She tweeted, “In 2005 I did VIP bottle service. Diddy and his entourage were in my section. The nightclub gave him like 20k in bottles free of charge. I gave his table great service all night. Diddy stiffed me on the tip.

After over ten years of serving as the Big Brother Jury Round Table host, Big Brother legend and season 2 winner Dr. Will Kirby has announced that he's stepping down from the role. During the Big Brother Jury Round Table, Will sat down with the jury to discuss who they thought should win the $750,000 grand prize. Will began hosting the Jury Round Table during Big Brother 15, and continued through Big Brother 25. In Big Brother 22 and 23, Will couldn't host due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

I can confirm that I will not be serving as the Big Brother jury roundtable host this season. It's simply time to hang up the proverbial cleats. The run I've had on the show, first as contestant and then as a host, is practically unheard of but nothing lasts forever; I am ready to pass the reality television baton!

According to Parade, Will stated that he won't...

Should the A.I. Arena become a permanent part of the Big Brother game? One former houseguest thinks so. Keep reading to find out what Janelle Pierzina has to say about the new addition to the game.

A New addition to Big Brother

This season on Big Brother, fans got to see quite a few changes, including the addition of the A.I. Arena to the game. The A.I. arena gives houseguests the chance to remove themselves from the block on eviction night. This happens during the live episode on Thursday so even the houseguests won’t know who they will be voting for. However, this does implement one other major change. Instead of nominating two people, the Head of Household must nominate three. So, there will still be two people on the block after the A.I. Arena.

Now, one former houseguest has taken to X, suggesting that the A.

Big Brother 26 introduced the Bb A.I. Arena competition, and, as Big Brother legend Janelle Pierzina has suggested, it should become a permanent fixture in the game. During Big Brother 26, the Head of Household (Hoh) nominates three houseguests for eviction rather than the usual two. If one of the nominees is saved with the Power of Veto, then the Hoh names a replacement nominee, so that there are still three nominees on the chopping block on eviction night. However, not all of the nominees receive votes during the evictions, as one has a last-minute chance to save themselves in the Bb A.I. Arena.

The Big Brother 26 A.I. Arena competition occurs right before the live vote and eviction. So far, the Bb A.I. Arena competitions have consisted of timed puzzles, and the competitions play out in real time during the live eviction episodes. The winner of the competition...

Dr. Will Kirby is the most iconic Big Brother player, shaping the game and entertaining fans with his strategy and humor. Several legendary players like Dan Gheesling and Janelle Pierzina stand out, but Dr. Will Kirby remains the most iconic. Dr. Will Kirby's legacy continues as he focuses on his career as the Chief Medical Officer of LaserAway.

Among the most successful reality TV shows of all time, Big Brother has a passionate fan following that cares deeply enough to rank every season. Big Brother fans are also invested enough to worry about how Adam Jasinski's life fell apart, where the first winner is now, and what happened to the first female winner.

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Among those passionate Big Brother fans, several players from the past are considered to be pretty legendary. For that reason, it is fascinating to look at which Big Brother from the past is the most noteworthy.

Six-time Emmy nominee Alan Cumming was not the biggest fan of reality television prior to being approached to host the U.S. edition of “The Traitors.” Despite eventually taking the job that required keeping a watchful eye over alumni from such shows as “Survivor,” “Big Brother,” “The Real Housewives of Atlanta,” and “The Challenge,” and excelling to the point of a current Outstanding Host for a Reality or Reality Competition Program nomination for his work on Season 2, the Scottish star jokes, “I’m still not.”

Sitting down for an interview with IndieWire in our Los Angeles studio, Cumming recalls the rest of his “The Traitors” origin story, saying he took the meeting with producers “just to kinda see what was going on. And they said that they wanted me to play this sort of character, this sort of heightened, quite theatrical host. So I really got into the hang of...

Janelle Pierzina champions the Big Brother 26 Bb A.I. Arena twist, proposing it as a permanent game fixture for more excitement and unpredictability. The Bb A.I. Arena makes it more challenging for players to vote with the house and thwarts eviction strategies such as backdooring. Janelle agrees with a fan who thinks that the Bb A.I. Arena twist should continue only until jury.

Big Brother legend Janelle Pierzina loves the Big Brother 26 Bb A.I. Arena twist, and she suggested making it a permanent part of the game. In the Bb A.I. Arena twist, the Head of Household (Hoh) nominates three houseguests for eviction every week. After playing for the Power of Veto, the final three nominees battle it out in the A.I. Arena, during which one wins safety right before the live eviction. The Big Brother 26 houseguests don't know who the final two nominees are until minutes before the vote,...

Love her or hate her, Angela Murray just entered the “Big Brother” record books for quite an impressive accomplishment. The Season 26 firebrand is now the seventh person throughout the reality TV show’s history to win Head of Household twice during the first four weeks of gameplay. The last time this rare feat happened was during “BB18” with Paulie Calafiore, which means we’ve had eight seasons without a repeat Hoh within the first four weeks.

Prior to Angela and Paulie, there was Shelli Poole in “BB17,” Frankie Grande in “BB16,” Rachel Reilly in “BB13” and in “BB12,” Jessie Godderz in “BB11,” and Janelle Pierzina in “BB7.”

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Angela won the first Head of Household competition of Season 26 by rolling balls onto an LED screen and earning the most points. During her reign, she rubbed most of her houseguests the...

The Big Brother Live Feeds showcased an interesting conversation between Matt Hardeman and Makensy Manbeck.

The chat between the showmance that doesn’t want to be called a showmance happened on the backyard hammock.

Matt and Makensy chatted about life and plans when Matt revealed what he wanted to do after Big Brother.

If Matt survives the entire Big Brother season, he will be in the house or the jury house until mid-October.

Winning the $750,000 prize could help with the plans of any houseguest. And if Matt can pull that off, it should help him reach his goals.

But first Matt has to survive the first AI Arena and Eviction Ceremony this summer.

Matt wants to take the year off after Big Brother

“I really do want to spend the rest of the year just like traveling,” Matt told Makensy.

“Traveling and like building the plan. And the plan being...

The Big Brother 26 cast was revealed, and their pre-show interviews were given.

One of the questions each houseguest is typically asked is who they will model their games after.

The answers to that question can sometimes reveal whether a new houseguest is a Big Brother fan.

Sometimes, when people state who they most identify with, it also teases how they will play the game.

Here’s a link to the BB26 cast list for anyone who hasn’t seen it yet. This summer, 16 new players are competing for a $750,000 prize.

One of those players is a former undercover cop.

Who does each Big Brother 26 houseguest most identify with?

Below is the list of BB26 houseguests and who they named when asked to reveal which former player they most identify with. And remember, they didn’t have to be honest with their answers.

Angela “Angie” Murray: Janelle Pierzina, Jung Song (BB...

Big Brother needs to retire some classic competitions to keep viewers engaged and live up to its motto of "expect the unexpected." Otev, The Wall, Slip & Slide, and other recurring games have become predictable and formulaic, making the show feel repetitive. Introducing new and exciting challenges for Big Brother 26 will add a fresh and thrilling element for both the houseguests and the viewers.

Big Brother has many classic recurring competitions, but it's time for some of them to be retired in order to make room for new games that will help the show live up to its motto, "expect the unexpected." Hosted by Julie Chen Moonves, Big Brother premiered on July 5, 2000. With its intricate gameplay, which requires its houseguests to have incredible physical stamina, sharp mental acuity, strong social skills, and deep emotional intelligence, Big Brother became a phenomenon which viewers look forward to every summer.

However, ahead of Big...

That’s a wrap on The Traitors 3.

The new season of the hit reality competition series has finished filming in Scotland.

Reality TV stars from Survivor, Big Brother, Bachelor Nation, Real Housewives, and many other shows traveled to Scotland to compete for a $250,000 prize pool.

A high bar has been set for the series, especially after the drama and success of the first two installments.

Those initial seasons are streaming on Peacock, where fans can binge them in one weekend if so inclined.

Host Alan Cumming recently teased his selection of Traitors for the new season, helping create fresh buzz for the newish show.

A full cast list for The Traitors 3 was also announced later.

Actor Zac Efron even predicted a winner, advertising his interest in the new season.

The Traitors 3 winner has been determined

New social media posts have confirmed that The Traitors 3 finished filming. It means that the...

A new book called The Big Brother Bible has been released.

Covering the history of the hit reality competition show, this could be a fun read for die-hard fans.

As the Big Brother 26 season draws closer, the book could provide entertainment when the live feeds are down this summer.

Many folks were interviewed for this book, including host Julie Chen Moonves and alums like Janelle Pierzina and BB13 winner Rachel Reilly.

Written by Brody Stuart-Verner, it advertises “25 Years of America’s Summertime Guilty Pleasure” inside.

Even die-hard fans could learn some new things from this book, as people involved in casting and production also revealed some secrets.

What is The Big Brother Bible?

A recent social media post states that The Big Brother Bible features “interviews with over 100 contestants and behind-the-scenes crew including Julie Chen, Allison Grodner, Janelle, Kaysar + more!”

Below is an image of the book’s cover (Note:...

Nicole Anthony is enjoying life as a married woman.

America’s Favorite Houseguest from Big Brother 21 recently celebrated her wedding anniversary.

No, we aren’t talking years yet, but Nicole wanted to mark the three-month anniversary of getting hitched to her husband.

Big Brother fans met Nicole when she played during the summer of 2019. Nicole bonded closely with Cliff Hogg, but the duo struggled against a large BB21 alliance.

Nicole and Cliff nearly reached the end, but Cliff finished in fourth place, and Nicole settled for third.

Big Brother invited Nicole to play on All-Stars 2 (BB22) the following summer.

Nicole Anthony celebrates her three-month wedding anniversary

“3 months ago today I married my best friend. My rock. My love. My forever & always ❤️...

Several former players announced a Big Brother-themed cruise that’s coming soon.

The first-ever Postgame Cruise is happening in 2025 and will feature some very recognizable players from the past.

Janelle Pierzina from two seasons of Big Brother: All-Stars is one of those players, and she recently did an Instagram Live to share more details.

The cruise made 200 rooms available for purchase, and presales are already open. For die-hard Big Brother fans, it’s a good way to meet people from the Old School and newer seasons.

New players could be added to the attendance list, as evidenced by Janelle recently announcing that Howie Gordon from BB6 and BB7 has joined the group.

Howie is a chief meteorologist who played Big Brother twice with Janelle.

Who is on the Big Brother Postgame Cruise?

Janelle Pierzina, Kaysar Ridha, Rachel Reilly, Brendon Villegas, Elissa Slater, and Howie Gordon are the Old School...

The Traitors US is a reality competition show hosted in Scotland.

Players from popular shows in the United States travel to compete for a $250,000 prize at a Scottish castle.

People from shows like Big Brother, Survivor, and Bachelor Nation get invited each season to compete.

So far, two seasons have aired on Peacock, and a third one is coming.

Host Alan Cumming recently revealed The Traitors 3 cast – and it includes two Big Brother alums.

It became the third straight season where some big Big Brother personalities were on the show.

Big Brother alums from The Traitors 1 and The Traitors 2

Big Brother winners Rachel Reilly (BB13) and Cody Calafiore (BB22) were on the first season of The Traitors US.

Cody was selected as a Traitor and worked to steal the money from the other players. Rachel was a Faithful and had very early suspicions of Cody.

The duo created much drama in the house,...

Big Brother alums Janelle Pierzina and Britney Haynes tried to pull a fast one on reality TV fans.

And the joke turned out to be pretty funny.

As conjecture surfaced about The Traitors 3 cast, several posts popped up on social media about who might or might not be heading to Scotland.

It was very similar to how Danielle Reyes recently complained about not getting to play on The Traitors, only for fans to find out she was on the new cast.

This time, the story was pushed that Britney was in Greece vacationing, and her friend Janelle was there to help spin that narrative.

The amusing part about the joke was that anyone paying close attention could tell it was all a ruse.

Janelle and Britney go to Greece?

“Having the Best time,” read an Instagram Story Britney Haynes reportedly shared online.

An image attached to the post indicated that...