The Traitors 3 begins filming soon in Scotland, leading to some interesting rumors on social media.
Several Big Brother alums are expected to be on the new season of the hit reality competition show on Peacock.
During the first season of The Traitors, Big Brother winners Cody Calafiore (BB22) and Rachel Reilly (BB13) participated.
Big Brother winner Dan Gheesling (BB10) and All-Star Janelle Pierzina appeared on The Traitors during Season 2.
The quartet of former houseguests came up short in the competition, but Cody and Dan made waves as Traitors trying to steal money from everyone else.
Viewers were very interested in those Big Brother alums, keeping the door open for more of them to compete in the future.
A specific Big Brother rumor about The Traitors 3
An online source that routinely shares inside information about reality television shows has shared an intriguing teaser.
The X and Instagram user GamerVev has heavily...
Several Big Brother alums are expected to be on the new season of the hit reality competition show on Peacock.
During the first season of The Traitors, Big Brother winners Cody Calafiore (BB22) and Rachel Reilly (BB13) participated.
Big Brother winner Dan Gheesling (BB10) and All-Star Janelle Pierzina appeared on The Traitors during Season 2.
The quartet of former houseguests came up short in the competition, but Cody and Dan made waves as Traitors trying to steal money from everyone else.
Viewers were very interested in those Big Brother alums, keeping the door open for more of them to compete in the future.
A specific Big Brother rumor about The Traitors 3
An online source that routinely shares inside information about reality television shows has shared an intriguing teaser.
The X and Instagram user GamerVev has heavily...
- 5/19/2024
- by Ryan DeVault
- Monsters and Critics
Nicole Franzel showed off some impressive core strength in a new Instagram video.
While teasing that she and her husband, Victor Arroyo, have been trying to have another baby in the caption, the Big Brother showmance does a quick skit.
Using audio from the animated film Migration, Victor jumps onto Nicole’s shoulders. A caption over the video reads, “Me when I get a negative pregnancy test.”
Nicole recently returned to television to play Big Brother: Reindeer Games. She emerged as the winner, taking home a nice cash prize for beating fellow Big Brother legends.
Before her appearance on Reindeer Games, Nicole was on BB16 with Derrick Levasseur and Cody Calafiore, she won BB18 over Paul Abrahamian, and she returned for a third time on Big Brother: All-Stars 2 (BB22).
Outside of the Big Brother house, Nicole dated and then married Victor from BB18, the duo went on The Amazing Race together,...
While teasing that she and her husband, Victor Arroyo, have been trying to have another baby in the caption, the Big Brother showmance does a quick skit.
Using audio from the animated film Migration, Victor jumps onto Nicole’s shoulders. A caption over the video reads, “Me when I get a negative pregnancy test.”
Nicole recently returned to television to play Big Brother: Reindeer Games. She emerged as the winner, taking home a nice cash prize for beating fellow Big Brother legends.
Before her appearance on Reindeer Games, Nicole was on BB16 with Derrick Levasseur and Cody Calafiore, she won BB18 over Paul Abrahamian, and she returned for a third time on Big Brother: All-Stars 2 (BB22).
Outside of the Big Brother house, Nicole dated and then married Victor from BB18, the duo went on The Amazing Race together,...
- 3/8/2024
- by Ryan DeVault
- Monsters and Critics
Cody Calafiore from Big Brother and The Traitors recently got married.
After enjoying a lavish wedding with family and friends, Cody and Cristie Laratta jetted south for their honeymoon.
Many reality TV stars attended the Calafiore wedding, including fellow Big Brother winner Derrick Levasseur.
Cody and Cristie had been together a while, and he popped the question in the fall of 2022. They were also dating when Cody returned to play on Big Brother: All-Stars 2.
In 2017, Cristie was diagnosed with stage 2 Hodgkin lymphoma. She went through treatment before learning she had gone into remission.
Now, the couple is enjoying married life.
Cody and Cristie Calafiore go on their honeymoon
“Antigua ‘24,” reads the simple caption for a new Instagram post.
Cody shared six photos from what looks to be a beautiful resort. The first photo has the happy couple kissing on the beach.
Later photos feature Cody and Cristie enjoying time at a table,...
After enjoying a lavish wedding with family and friends, Cody and Cristie Laratta jetted south for their honeymoon.
Many reality TV stars attended the Calafiore wedding, including fellow Big Brother winner Derrick Levasseur.
Cody and Cristie had been together a while, and he popped the question in the fall of 2022. They were also dating when Cody returned to play on Big Brother: All-Stars 2.
In 2017, Cristie was diagnosed with stage 2 Hodgkin lymphoma. She went through treatment before learning she had gone into remission.
Now, the couple is enjoying married life.
Cody and Cristie Calafiore go on their honeymoon
“Antigua ‘24,” reads the simple caption for a new Instagram post.
Cody shared six photos from what looks to be a beautiful resort. The first photo has the happy couple kissing on the beach.
Later photos feature Cody and Cristie enjoying time at a table,...
- 2/25/2024
- by Ryan DeVault
- Monsters and Critics
Big Brother and The Traitors USA alum Cody Calafiore just got married.
His wedding to Cristie Laratta happened this weekend, with many reality TV stars in attendance.
Cody and Cristie have been together a long time, including while Cody played Big Brother: All-Stars 2.
Big Brother fans met Cody when he played BB16. He finished as the runner-up to Derrick Levasseur that season.
Cody and Derrick have remained good friends, and Derrick was on hand to watch the wedding this weekend.
Cody returned for Big Brother: All-Stars 2 and was declared the BB22 winner. He also played on Big Brother: Reindeer Games and The Traitors USA Season 1.
Cristie Laratta shares beautiful wedding photos with Cody Calafiore
“The Calafiores...
His wedding to Cristie Laratta happened this weekend, with many reality TV stars in attendance.
Cody and Cristie have been together a long time, including while Cody played Big Brother: All-Stars 2.
Big Brother fans met Cody when he played BB16. He finished as the runner-up to Derrick Levasseur that season.
Cody and Derrick have remained good friends, and Derrick was on hand to watch the wedding this weekend.
Cody returned for Big Brother: All-Stars 2 and was declared the BB22 winner. He also played on Big Brother: Reindeer Games and The Traitors USA Season 1.
Cristie Laratta shares beautiful wedding photos with Cody Calafiore
“The Calafiores...
- 2/18/2024
- by Ryan DeVault
- Monsters and Critics
Cody Calafiore just got married!
The Big Brother 22 winner has tied the knot with long-time girlfriend Cristie Laratta.
The couple celebrated their big day this weekend, and many alums have already left posts congratulating them.
Big Brother fans met Cody as a Big Brother 16 cast member. He finished as the runner-up to Derreck Levasseur that season.
Cody was invited to play on Big Brother: All-Stars 2 – where he played the game while Cristie watched from home.
Cody won Big Brother 22 – taking home the $500,000 prize in a shortened season. He also returned for Big Brother: Reindeer Games this past winter.
Between his Big Brother appearances, Cody was also on the first season of The Traitors USA. Fellow Bb winner Rachel Reilly also appeared in that season.
Wedding photo for Cody Calafiore and Cristie Laratta
Below is an image that Cody and Cristie have shared online. “The Calafiores,” reads the simple caption from the bride.
The Big Brother 22 winner has tied the knot with long-time girlfriend Cristie Laratta.
The couple celebrated their big day this weekend, and many alums have already left posts congratulating them.
Big Brother fans met Cody as a Big Brother 16 cast member. He finished as the runner-up to Derreck Levasseur that season.
Cody was invited to play on Big Brother: All-Stars 2 – where he played the game while Cristie watched from home.
Cody won Big Brother 22 – taking home the $500,000 prize in a shortened season. He also returned for Big Brother: Reindeer Games this past winter.
Between his Big Brother appearances, Cody was also on the first season of The Traitors USA. Fellow Bb winner Rachel Reilly also appeared in that season.
Wedding photo for Cody Calafiore and Cristie Laratta
Below is an image that Cody and Cristie have shared online. “The Calafiores,” reads the simple caption from the bride.
- 2/18/2024
- by Ryan DeVault
- Monsters and Critics
Dan Gheesling was eliminated on the latest episode of The Traitors 2.
Several players clocked the Big Brother 10 winner early in the season. They then voted him out at the Roundtable on Episode 6.
It was the second straight week that a Big Brother alum was Banished, as Janelle Pierzina was eliminated previously.
This means no Big Brother people are left for when the castle guests come across Dr. Will Kirby during an upcoming episode.
Now that Dan is out of the game, he can speak freely about his time in Scotland. He also has some ideas for future seasons.
One idea Dan has shared is who he thinks should make the jump from Big Brother to The Traitors next.
Who from Big Brother should be on The Traitors 3?
Having played Big Brother twice and now being experienced on The Traitors, Dan was the perfect person to ask about fellow alums who should go to Scotland.
Several players clocked the Big Brother 10 winner early in the season. They then voted him out at the Roundtable on Episode 6.
It was the second straight week that a Big Brother alum was Banished, as Janelle Pierzina was eliminated previously.
This means no Big Brother people are left for when the castle guests come across Dr. Will Kirby during an upcoming episode.
Now that Dan is out of the game, he can speak freely about his time in Scotland. He also has some ideas for future seasons.
One idea Dan has shared is who he thinks should make the jump from Big Brother to The Traitors next.
Who from Big Brother should be on The Traitors 3?
Having played Big Brother twice and now being experienced on The Traitors, Dan was the perfect person to ask about fellow alums who should go to Scotland.
- 2/3/2024
- by Ryan DeVault
- Monsters and Critics
Nicole Franzel has returned to the world of reality television, and she is hungry for more.
It was during Big Brother 16 that reality TV fans met Nicole. She first played in the season that Derrick Levasseur won.
Nicole was invited back for Big Brother 18, where she beat Paul Abrahamian in a close jury vote to win $500,000.
Following her success on BB18, Nicole went on The Amazing Race with her now-husband, Victor Arroyo. They finished in fourth place.
Nicole was also invited to compete on Big Brother: All-Stars 2 against legends of the game. She made it to the finale night and finished in third place.
After BB22, Nicole announced her retirement from reality TV. She then married Victor, and they had a son named Arrow.
Nicole returns to reality television and wants to keep going
Nicole competed on the new show Big Brother: Reindeer Games this past winter and won the Big Brother spin-off.
It was during Big Brother 16 that reality TV fans met Nicole. She first played in the season that Derrick Levasseur won.
Nicole was invited back for Big Brother 18, where she beat Paul Abrahamian in a close jury vote to win $500,000.
Following her success on BB18, Nicole went on The Amazing Race with her now-husband, Victor Arroyo. They finished in fourth place.
Nicole was also invited to compete on Big Brother: All-Stars 2 against legends of the game. She made it to the finale night and finished in third place.
After BB22, Nicole announced her retirement from reality TV. She then married Victor, and they had a son named Arrow.
Nicole returns to reality television and wants to keep going
Nicole competed on the new show Big Brother: Reindeer Games this past winter and won the Big Brother spin-off.
- 1/29/2024
- by Ryan DeVault
- Monsters and Critics
For nine long years, Derrick Levasseur held the “Big Brother” record for lasting the most days in the house without ever being nominated for eviction. The Rhode Island police sergeant ended Season 16 on Day 97 as the ultimate winner, having never set foot on the block. Now, his record has been beaten by an unlikely houseguest from Season 25: Bowie Jane.
This Australian DJ didn’t know much about the game of “Big Brother” before being cast in the longest-ever season in the summer of 2023. However, after winning the most recent Head of Household competition on the November 2 episode, Bowie is now guaranteed to make it to the final day in the house, Day 100, without ever touching the block.
Bowie’s success is due in part to no one ever truly seeing her as a threat, in part to winning three (so far) Hoh comps, and in part to lucking into...
This Australian DJ didn’t know much about the game of “Big Brother” before being cast in the longest-ever season in the summer of 2023. However, after winning the most recent Head of Household competition on the November 2 episode, Bowie is now guaranteed to make it to the final day in the house, Day 100, without ever touching the block.
Bowie’s success is due in part to no one ever truly seeing her as a threat, in part to winning three (so far) Hoh comps, and in part to lucking into...
- 11/3/2023
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
Nancy Grace to host ‘Crimefeed’ (Photo Courtesy of ID)
Nancy Grace will host and executive produce Crimefeed, a new true crime series greenlit by ID. Crimefeed will premiere on Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at 11pm Et/Pt on ID and will focus on current true crime stories.
“With Crimefeed, we’re expanding our programming to further solidify ID’s place at the center of the true crime conversation by digging into captivating, national stories that are being discussed in living rooms all across the country. Guiding this conversation, we have one of the most recognized voices in the business, an unparalleled legal expert and tireless prosecutor who has never lost a case, Nancy Grace,” stated Jason Sarlanis, President, Turner Networks, ID & Hln, Linear & Streaming.
Legal analyst and former prosecutor Nancy Grace will be joined by journalist and four-time Emmy winner Mara S. Campo and former police sergeant and private investigator Derrick Levasseur...
Nancy Grace will host and executive produce Crimefeed, a new true crime series greenlit by ID. Crimefeed will premiere on Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at 11pm Et/Pt on ID and will focus on current true crime stories.
“With Crimefeed, we’re expanding our programming to further solidify ID’s place at the center of the true crime conversation by digging into captivating, national stories that are being discussed in living rooms all across the country. Guiding this conversation, we have one of the most recognized voices in the business, an unparalleled legal expert and tireless prosecutor who has never lost a case, Nancy Grace,” stated Jason Sarlanis, President, Turner Networks, ID & Hln, Linear & Streaming.
Legal analyst and former prosecutor Nancy Grace will be joined by journalist and four-time Emmy winner Mara S. Campo and former police sergeant and private investigator Derrick Levasseur...
- 10/9/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
Nancy Grace is tackling topical true crime in an all-new weekly series titled Crimefeed for Warner Bros. Discovery network Investigation Discovery. Set to launch at 11/10c on Wednesday, October 11, the new series will feature nine ordered episodes. The show comes to audiences following Grace’s other ID-hosted show ID Special Report: The Long Island Serial Killer, which chronicled the case of Gilgo Beach’s serial killings, in August. Unlike a lot of true-crime on television, this new series leans into the podcast trend of tackling a topical story as Grace digs into buzzy true-crime stories of the moment as they unfold in real-time. (Credit: Jerod Harris/Getty Images) Joining Grace to discuss cases will be journalist Mara S. Campo, the Global News Anchor and Managing Editor for Revolt Black News, and former police sergeant and private investigator Derrick Levasseur, who previously helmed Breaking Homicide for ID. Together, the trio are...
- 10/9/2023
- TV Insider
CBS has something big in store ahead of the “Big Brother” Season 25 premiere. As the series reaches a major milestone, the network is airing a special, “Big Brother: 25th Anniversary Celebration.” Take a walk down memory lane through the biggest moments and revisit fans’ favorite houseguests. You can enjoy the special on CBS on Wednesday, July 26 beginning at 9 p.m. Et. You can watch CBS with a 5-Day Free Trial of Directv Stream. You can also watch with Hulu Live TV, Fubo, Paramount Plus, or YouTube TV.
How to Watch 'Big Brother: 25th Anniversary Celebration' When: Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at 9:00 Pm Edt TV: CBS Stream: Watch with a 5-Day Free Trial of Directv Stream. 5-Day Free Trial$74.99+ / month directv.com/stream About 'Big Brother: 25th Anniversary Celebration'
If you’re a longtime fan of the reality competition series, you can’t miss the “Big Brother: 25th Anniversary Celebration.” Entertainment Tonight...
How to Watch 'Big Brother: 25th Anniversary Celebration' When: Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at 9:00 Pm Edt TV: CBS Stream: Watch with a 5-Day Free Trial of Directv Stream. 5-Day Free Trial$74.99+ / month directv.com/stream About 'Big Brother: 25th Anniversary Celebration'
If you’re a longtime fan of the reality competition series, you can’t miss the “Big Brother: 25th Anniversary Celebration.” Entertainment Tonight...
- 7/26/2023
- by Aubrey Chorpenning
- The Streamable
Ahead of Big Brother‘s return to CBS with season 25, Julie Chen Moonves is opening up to Et about who the network originally wanted as host and how much longer she sees herself working on the reality TV competition.
When asked if there’s anything the fans of the hit series — which sees a group of strangers forced to co-exist in a shared house while they are isolated from the outside world — don’t know, Moonves says that CBS wanted another daytime TV fixture to host. “I wasn’t the first choice to host. It was offered and turned down by Meredith Vieira,” she says of the former moderator for The View.
Although she doesn’t remember how she learned of this tidbit, Moonves says she eventually confirmed the rumor through her husband, former CBS chairman and CEO Les Moonves. “I asked him. I said, ‘You know, I heard stories...
When asked if there’s anything the fans of the hit series — which sees a group of strangers forced to co-exist in a shared house while they are isolated from the outside world — don’t know, Moonves says that CBS wanted another daytime TV fixture to host. “I wasn’t the first choice to host. It was offered and turned down by Meredith Vieira,” she says of the former moderator for The View.
Although she doesn’t remember how she learned of this tidbit, Moonves says she eventually confirmed the rumor through her husband, former CBS chairman and CEO Les Moonves. “I asked him. I said, ‘You know, I heard stories...
- 7/22/2023
- by Emerson Pearson
- ET Canada
CBS presents Big Brother 25Th Anniversary Celebration, an Entertainment Tonight special, premiering Wednesday, July 26 (9:00-10:00 Pm, Et/Pt) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+*. Big Brother 25th season premiere with a special 90-minute live move-in event Wednesday, Aug. 2 (8:00-9:30 Pm, live Et/delayed Pt) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+.* This new special is hosted by Entertainment Tonight’s Nischelle Turner from the Big Brother set. The special features 24 seasons of archival footage from the Et vault and exclusive interviews with Big Brother host Julie Chen Moonves and fan-favorite houseguests including winners Cody Calafiore, Taylor Hale, Derrick Levasseur, Jordan Lloyd, Xavier Prather and Rachel Reilly, and other houseguests, including Azah Awasum, Hannah Chaddha, Derek Frazier, Frankie Grande, Tiffany Mitchell, Janelle Pierzina, Danielle Reyes, Kaysar Ridha, Jeff Schroeder and Brendon Villegas. The special looks at the most notable Big Brother highlights over the years,...
- 7/14/2023
- by Hollywood Outbreak
- HollywoodOutbreak.com
Big Brother is celebrating 25 years on-air. Ahead of the Big Brother Season 25 premiere on August 2, Entertainment Tonight’s Nischelle Turner will host a 25th anniversary special that will dive into the show’s long history. Host Julie Chen Moonves will also take part in the special event, airing Wednesday, July 26 at 9/8c on CBS. Taking place on the Big Brother set, Big Brother: 25th Anniversary Celebration features 24 seasons of archival footage from the Et vault and exclusive interviews with Chen Moonves and fan-favorite houseguests, including winners Cody Calafiore, Taylor Hale, Derrick Levasseur, Jordan Lloyd, Xavier Prather, and Rachel Reilly. Other houseguest appearances will include Azah Awasum, Hannah Chaddha, Derek Frazier, Frankie Grande, Tiffany Mitchell, Janelle Pierzina, Danielle Reyes, Kaysar Ridha, Jeff Schroeder, and Brendon Villegas. The hour-long special will comb through the reality competition series’ notable highlights through the years, from showmances, the biggest feuds and rivalries, and shocking...
- 7/13/2023
- TV Insider
Caleb Reynolds made his mark on Big Brother and eventually became a fan-favorite on Survivor as he competed in two seasons. However, “Beast-Mode Cowboy” hasn’t appeared in a show since 2017. What is he doing now?
Where is Caleb ‘Beast-Mode Cowboy’ now?
Kentucky-based veteran Caleb “Beast-Mode Cowboy” Reynolds rose to fame with his appearance on Big Brother 16 in 2014. He later competed in two seasons of Survivor and became a fan favorite. The veteran made his most recent reality TV appearance in 2017 and hasn’t returned.
In December 2017, Caleb became a first-time father when his wife Ashley, whom he married in 2016, welcomed their daughter, Mila Rose. He already had a “bonus child” named Kylie, who Ashley already had from a previous relationship.
What's next for #BBCaleb? Here are 8 things you need to know from his live chat. http://t.co/Ai1lAPxznx #BB16 pic.twitter.com/UgEAHLQkUw
— Big Brother (@CBSBigBrother) September...
Where is Caleb ‘Beast-Mode Cowboy’ now?
Kentucky-based veteran Caleb “Beast-Mode Cowboy” Reynolds rose to fame with his appearance on Big Brother 16 in 2014. He later competed in two seasons of Survivor and became a fan favorite. The veteran made his most recent reality TV appearance in 2017 and hasn’t returned.
In December 2017, Caleb became a first-time father when his wife Ashley, whom he married in 2016, welcomed their daughter, Mila Rose. He already had a “bonus child” named Kylie, who Ashley already had from a previous relationship.
What's next for #BBCaleb? Here are 8 things you need to know from his live chat. http://t.co/Ai1lAPxznx #BB16 pic.twitter.com/UgEAHLQkUw
— Big Brother (@CBSBigBrother) September...
- 3/27/2023
- by Tamara Grant
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Big Brother fans might not be ready to see any returning players after the All-Stars fiasco in season 22, but some former houseguests desperately want to jump back into the game. In particular, one Big Brother 16 contestant recently revealed in a 2023 interview that they want to return to the house.
Frankie Grande and Derrick Levasseur | Photo by Sonja Flemming/CBS via Getty Images Frankie Grande was a houseguest in ‘Big Brother 16’
From the jump, Big Brother fans were confident that Derrick Levasseur would win season 16. His status as an undercover cop, hiding his profession, and how easily he manipulated his fellow houseguests made him an early frontrunner. For this reason alone, some viewers didn’t enjoy season 16 because of its predictability. But we must admit that a handful of other players made it entertaining.
Frankie Grande, the brother of singer Ariana Grande, was a superfan of Big Brother, and it was his dream to play.
Frankie Grande and Derrick Levasseur | Photo by Sonja Flemming/CBS via Getty Images Frankie Grande was a houseguest in ‘Big Brother 16’
From the jump, Big Brother fans were confident that Derrick Levasseur would win season 16. His status as an undercover cop, hiding his profession, and how easily he manipulated his fellow houseguests made him an early frontrunner. For this reason alone, some viewers didn’t enjoy season 16 because of its predictability. But we must admit that a handful of other players made it entertaining.
Frankie Grande, the brother of singer Ariana Grande, was a superfan of Big Brother, and it was his dream to play.
- 3/10/2023
- by Sarah Little
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Nicole Franzel is one of the most polarizing Big Brother players (and winners) of all time. Big Brother fans either love or hate her — there is no in-between. But after her appearance on the controversial second iteration of All-Stars in 2020, what has Nicole been up to?
Nicole Franzel | Photo by Sonja Flemming/CBS via Getty Images Nicole Franzel competed on ‘Big Brother’ three times
CBS introduced viewers to Nicole Franzel in Big Brother 16, where she became a fan-favorite due to her innocent nature and endearing Michigander accent. Nicole was most known for her showmance with Hayden Voss. But she also won three Head of Household competitions (and was dethroned two times due to the annoying Battle of the Block twist).
The houseguests targeted Nicole because of her showmance and status as a competition threat, and she was evicted on Day 56. However, Nicole won the Battle Back and returned to the...
Nicole Franzel | Photo by Sonja Flemming/CBS via Getty Images Nicole Franzel competed on ‘Big Brother’ three times
CBS introduced viewers to Nicole Franzel in Big Brother 16, where she became a fan-favorite due to her innocent nature and endearing Michigander accent. Nicole was most known for her showmance with Hayden Voss. But she also won three Head of Household competitions (and was dethroned two times due to the annoying Battle of the Block twist).
The houseguests targeted Nicole because of her showmance and status as a competition threat, and she was evicted on Day 56. However, Nicole won the Battle Back and returned to the...
- 3/3/2023
- by Sarah Little
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The Traitors brought friends and strangers together to play a game. There were two stars from Big Brother in the cast who knew each other. But a non-celebrity who played as a faithful was related to someone who also was on a competitive reality TV show recently.
Angelica Conti is Tommy Bracco’s cousin from ‘Big Brother’
Calafiore talked about the sixth episode of The Traitors on The Winner’s Circle. He revealed another reason he struggled with being a traitor.
“Obviously, they don’t show any of our relationships. But Angelica [Conti] was somebody I really connected with in the house. Tommy’s cousin, Tommy Bracco from Big Brother. So it was like I wanted to make sure she was having a good experience.”
Co-hosts Derrick Levasseur and Tiffany Mitchell were surprised by the news. “When you told me when I was watching the show after you said it, I couldn’t unsee it,...
Angelica Conti is Tommy Bracco’s cousin from ‘Big Brother’
Calafiore talked about the sixth episode of The Traitors on The Winner’s Circle. He revealed another reason he struggled with being a traitor.
“Obviously, they don’t show any of our relationships. But Angelica [Conti] was somebody I really connected with in the house. Tommy’s cousin, Tommy Bracco from Big Brother. So it was like I wanted to make sure she was having a good experience.”
Co-hosts Derrick Levasseur and Tiffany Mitchell were surprised by the news. “When you told me when I was watching the show after you said it, I couldn’t unsee it,...
- 2/3/2023
- by Nicole Weaver
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Big Brother fans met Nicole Franzel on Big Brother 16. Pic credit: CBS
Nicole Franzel and Victor Arroyo met on Big Brother 18 and then married shortly after Nicole returned for Big Brother 22.
Recently, the Big Brother couple took part in the Tortilla Challenge, a social media trend that has led to a lot of funny moments between couples.
Big Brother fans first met Nicole as a member of the Big Brother 16 cast, where she played with Derrick Levasseur and Cody Calafiore.
Nicole returned to be part of the BB18 cast, where Victor also appeared as a houseguest. Nicole became the Big Brother 18 winner and was invited back for Big Brother All-Stars 2.
As part of that BB22 cast, Nicole made it all the way to finale night but finished in third place. After that, she announced that she was retiring from reality TV.
Now, as a married couple, Nicole and Victor share...
Nicole Franzel and Victor Arroyo met on Big Brother 18 and then married shortly after Nicole returned for Big Brother 22.
Recently, the Big Brother couple took part in the Tortilla Challenge, a social media trend that has led to a lot of funny moments between couples.
Big Brother fans first met Nicole as a member of the Big Brother 16 cast, where she played with Derrick Levasseur and Cody Calafiore.
Nicole returned to be part of the BB18 cast, where Victor also appeared as a houseguest. Nicole became the Big Brother 18 winner and was invited back for Big Brother All-Stars 2.
As part of that BB22 cast, Nicole made it all the way to finale night but finished in third place. After that, she announced that she was retiring from reality TV.
Now, as a married couple, Nicole and Victor share...
- 8/18/2022
- by Ryan DeVault
- Monsters and Critics
Julie Chen Moonves is back, back, back again with a whole flock of famous faces. The one-hour season premiere of “Celebrity Big Brother 3” aired on Wednesday night with 11 new houseguests entering the house for a three-week competition. They are: Carson Kressley, Chris Kattan (actor and comedian), Chris Kirkpatrick (Nsync singer), Cynthia Bailey (model and TV personality), Lamar Odom (former NBA forward), Miesha Tate (UFC mixed martial artist), Mirai Nagasu (Olympic figure skater), Shanna Moakler, Teddi Mellencamp (TV personality), Todd Bridges (actor) and Todrick Hall.
See‘Big Brother’ winners list: All seasons, plus spin-offs
Below, read our minute-by-minute “Celebrity Big Brother” recap of Season 3, Episode 1 to find out what happened Wednesday, February 2 at 8:00 p.m. Et/Pt. Then be sure to sound off in the comments section about your favorite “CBB” houseguests on CBS’s reality TV show, who annoys you the most and who you think will ultimately join the “Big Brother” winners list.
See‘Big Brother’ winners list: All seasons, plus spin-offs
Below, read our minute-by-minute “Celebrity Big Brother” recap of Season 3, Episode 1 to find out what happened Wednesday, February 2 at 8:00 p.m. Et/Pt. Then be sure to sound off in the comments section about your favorite “CBB” houseguests on CBS’s reality TV show, who annoys you the most and who you think will ultimately join the “Big Brother” winners list.
- 2/3/2022
- by John Benutty and Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
Cody Calafiore was not going to make the same mistake twice. In Season 16 of “Big Brother,” he took his ride or die Derrick Levasseur to the final two and lost decisively. He found himself in the same position in Season 22 of picking his final two companion, but this time chose strategically, selecting Enzo Palumbo over Season 18 champ and his Season 16 castmate Nicole Franzel.
“It weighed on me every time I was in the Dr,” Cody told Gold Derby. “I was like, ‘I cannot pick somebody and go the end and lose again.'”
The 29-year-old chose correctly as he ended up sweeping the jury votes 9-0 to pocket the $500,000 and break the long-standing Otev curse in the process. Of course, dominating the game with the Committee and winning eight comps help as well. Check out our exit interview with the second all-stars champ to find out when he decided to take Enzo,...
“It weighed on me every time I was in the Dr,” Cody told Gold Derby. “I was like, ‘I cannot pick somebody and go the end and lose again.'”
The 29-year-old chose correctly as he ended up sweeping the jury votes 9-0 to pocket the $500,000 and break the long-standing Otev curse in the process. Of course, dominating the game with the Committee and winning eight comps help as well. Check out our exit interview with the second all-stars champ to find out when he decided to take Enzo,...
- 11/2/2020
- by Joyce Eng
- Gold Derby
“Floaters, you better grab a life vest!” This iconic quote came courtesy of “Big Brother” legend Rachel Reilly after she won Head of Household in Season 12 and blasted her fellow houseguests for watching the game from the sidelines rather than making big moves. Rachel was evicted a week later, but her battle cry remains one of the most memorable moments in “Bb” history. The competitive cocktail waitress returned in Season 13 and took home the grand prize after racking up four Hoh wins and claiming the Power of Veto twice.
While many players relied on their social games or perceived weaknesses to float under the radar in the “Bb” house, others took matters into their own hands by winning the coveted Hoh and Power of Veto contests. Making power moves and proving to be competition beasts has worked out better for some than others, but if they didn’t win “Big Brother,...
While many players relied on their social games or perceived weaknesses to float under the radar in the “Bb” house, others took matters into their own hands by winning the coveted Hoh and Power of Veto contests. Making power moves and proving to be competition beasts has worked out better for some than others, but if they didn’t win “Big Brother,...
- 10/29/2020
- by Denton Davidson
- Gold Derby
In the end, “Big Brother 22” did live up to its motto even in its most predictable season ever. Sure, Cody Calafiore won the $500,000 on Wednesday’s live finale as we all thought he would, but everyone and their mother expected him to take Nicole Franzel to the final two (including probably Cody’s and Nicole’s since their moms are friends Irl). Instead, he did the unexpected and actually brought Enzo Palumbo, whom he crushed 9-0. That was always the better play for him, and in hindsight, we should’ve realized he would do it.
Cody seriously lucked out in that he ended up with two people with whom he had final twos and who both were willing to take him, the most dominant player of the season, to the final two. But unlike Nicole and Enzo, who frequently let us know their feelings and frustrations on the live feeds when they were alone,...
Cody seriously lucked out in that he ended up with two people with whom he had final twos and who both were willing to take him, the most dominant player of the season, to the final two. But unlike Nicole and Enzo, who frequently let us know their feelings and frustrations on the live feeds when they were alone,...
- 10/29/2020
- by Joyce Eng
- Gold Derby
Just as Gold Derby predicted, Cody Calafiore (aka Bb Comics’ The Cali-Fury) became the winner of “Big Brother 22” on Wednesday, October 28. He faced off against Enzo Palumbo in the final two after solely eliminating Nicole Franzel when he took the last Head of Household. (Read our minute-by-minute finale recap.) By claiming the title of “All-Stars” champion, Cody became the 15th man to win “Big Brother” across 22 seasons, compared to only seven women.
See‘Big Brother’ winners list: All 22 seasons, plus 3 spin-offs
The first two winners of CBS’s reality TV show were both men: the often-forgotten Eddie McGee (Season 1) and frequent returnee Dr. Will Kirby (Season 2). Following that, two women won consecutively for the first and only time in “Bb” history, Lisa Donahue (Season 3) and Jun Song (Season 4), neither of whom have ever been invited back to play again.
Besides Cody, Eddie and Will, the other dozen male winners were...
See‘Big Brother’ winners list: All 22 seasons, plus 3 spin-offs
The first two winners of CBS’s reality TV show were both men: the often-forgotten Eddie McGee (Season 1) and frequent returnee Dr. Will Kirby (Season 2). Following that, two women won consecutively for the first and only time in “Bb” history, Lisa Donahue (Season 3) and Jun Song (Season 4), neither of whom have ever been invited back to play again.
Besides Cody, Eddie and Will, the other dozen male winners were...
- 10/29/2020
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
The three All-Stars who woke up in the Big Brother house on Wednesday morning have all reached the finale before. Two of them, however, wanted much different endings this time around.
Cody Calafiore and Enzo Palumbo respectively snagged second and third place in their original Bb seasons, though Cody’s decision to take Derrick Levasseur with him to the end ultimately went down as one of the most bone-headed moves in series history. This season, both men hoped to redeem themselves on finale night — and a whopping 72 percent of TVLine readers predicted Cody would win the All-Stars season, while 66 percent agreed Cody should win.
Cody Calafiore and Enzo Palumbo respectively snagged second and third place in their original Bb seasons, though Cody’s decision to take Derrick Levasseur with him to the end ultimately went down as one of the most bone-headed moves in series history. This season, both men hoped to redeem themselves on finale night — and a whopping 72 percent of TVLine readers predicted Cody would win the All-Stars season, while 66 percent agreed Cody should win.
- 10/29/2020
- by Rebecca Iannucci
- TVLine.com
Cody Calafiore, Nicole Franzel and Enzo Palumbo are in the final three on “Big Brother 22,” and as Julie Chen Moonves noted on Thursday, they’ve all been here before. The trio has joined just three other people as the only players to make multiple final threes on the show.
The other three are Janelle Pierzina, Dan Gheesling and Paul Abrahamian. Janelle did it first in back-to-back years, placing third on Seasons 6 and 7, the first all-stars outing. Dan won Season 10 and then finished second on Season 14 to Ian Terry, becoming the first person to reach two final twos. Paul later joined him, finishing runner-up on Seasons 18 and 19 to Nicole and Josh Martinez, respectively.
Nicole’s victory came after she took seventh place on Season 16, in which Cody placed second to Derrick Levasseur. Enzo got third place on Season 12.
See ‘Big Brother 22’ episode 34 recap: Christmas evicted
At the moment, Dan has the...
The other three are Janelle Pierzina, Dan Gheesling and Paul Abrahamian. Janelle did it first in back-to-back years, placing third on Seasons 6 and 7, the first all-stars outing. Dan won Season 10 and then finished second on Season 14 to Ian Terry, becoming the first person to reach two final twos. Paul later joined him, finishing runner-up on Seasons 18 and 19 to Nicole and Josh Martinez, respectively.
Nicole’s victory came after she took seventh place on Season 16, in which Cody placed second to Derrick Levasseur. Enzo got third place on Season 12.
See ‘Big Brother 22’ episode 34 recap: Christmas evicted
At the moment, Dan has the...
- 10/28/2020
- by Joyce Eng
- Gold Derby
With three All-Stars still in the game, it's time to crown a winner.
Yes, Big Brother Season 22 is about to conclude, and either Cody Calafiore, Nicole Franzel, or Enzo Palumbo will be $500,000 richer.
All three of them are no stranger to making it this far in the game.
Enzo was cut at final three on Big Brother 12, Nicole won Big Brother 18, while Cody won the final Head of Household competition and became runner-up after taking Derrick Levasseur to the final two.
Ultimately, it will all come down to who wins the final Hoh competition, and who they take to the final two.
Let's break down the performance of the three finalists.
Enzo Palumbo
Enzo has played a safe game during Big Brother 22. He talks a big game, saying he will make big moves, but rarely follows through on the plan.
He's been closely aligned with Cody all season, but he...
Yes, Big Brother Season 22 is about to conclude, and either Cody Calafiore, Nicole Franzel, or Enzo Palumbo will be $500,000 richer.
All three of them are no stranger to making it this far in the game.
Enzo was cut at final three on Big Brother 12, Nicole won Big Brother 18, while Cody won the final Head of Household competition and became runner-up after taking Derrick Levasseur to the final two.
Ultimately, it will all come down to who wins the final Hoh competition, and who they take to the final two.
Let's break down the performance of the three finalists.
Enzo Palumbo
Enzo has played a safe game during Big Brother 22. He talks a big game, saying he will make big moves, but rarely follows through on the plan.
He's been closely aligned with Cody all season, but he...
- 10/28/2020
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
Well, we made it. Somehow. The “Big Brother 22” finale is here after the most painfully dull season imaginable. Tuesday, the last full day in the house, was much ado about nothing except packing and Enzo Palumbo continuing to hold out hope that Cody Calafiore will take him to the end.
Poor guy. He still believes. Well, guess he has to. In his final late-night cam-talk, Enzo tried to justify his choice to keep Nicole Franzel in the triple eviction, arguing that he needed her to stay to win comps and be a target. He didn’t think David Alexander would win anything and would be an easy pawn everyone would want to take to the end. False! Memphis Garrett would’ve kept coming for him, bro. Enzo wanted Christmas Abbott to win the final five Hoh to take out Nicole, but it was “bad luck” that her pumpkin popped out.
Poor guy. He still believes. Well, guess he has to. In his final late-night cam-talk, Enzo tried to justify his choice to keep Nicole Franzel in the triple eviction, arguing that he needed her to stay to win comps and be a target. He didn’t think David Alexander would win anything and would be an easy pawn everyone would want to take to the end. False! Memphis Garrett would’ve kept coming for him, bro. Enzo wanted Christmas Abbott to win the final five Hoh to take out Nicole, but it was “bad luck” that her pumpkin popped out.
- 10/28/2020
- by Joyce Eng
- Gold Derby
The three All-Stars left in the Big Brother house are so close to that prize money, they can practically taste it — but only one houseguest will have their appetite for $500,000 satisfied.
Cody Calafiore, Enzo Palumbo and Nicole Franzel have all reached the finale of Big Brother‘s second All-Stars season, and the Final 3 is familiar territory for each of them: Enzo came in third place on BB12, Cody famously settled for second place against Derrick Levasseur on BB16 and Nicole won the whole game when she returned for BB18 (after previously playing with Cody on Season 16).
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Cody Calafiore, Enzo Palumbo and Nicole Franzel have all reached the finale of Big Brother‘s second All-Stars season, and the Final 3 is familiar territory for each of them: Enzo came in third place on BB12, Cody famously settled for second place against Derrick Levasseur on BB16 and Nicole won the whole game when she returned for BB18 (after previously playing with Cody on Season 16).
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- 10/25/2020
- by Rebecca Iannucci
- TVLine.com
And then there were three. With the finale of “Big Brother 22” scheduled for Wednesday, October 28, all eyes are now on which player has what it takes to go the distance and win the $500,000 grand prize.
For almost the entire season Cody Calafiore has dominated Gold Derby’s predictions, and he still leads with 53/20 odds to win. Second place goes to Enzo Palumbo with 20/1 odds, followed by Nicole Franzel at 100/1 odds. Do you agree or disagree with the predictions of your fellow fans? There’s still time to make your own picks.
See ‘Big Brother’ slop: What are the ingredients and rules?
Making it to finale night is nothing new for this trio of popular “All-Stars.” Nicole has actually won the game before (Season 18) and recently made history as the person to play the most days in the “Big Brother” house, shattering the records of Janelle Pierzina, Daniele Briones and Paul Abrahamian.
For almost the entire season Cody Calafiore has dominated Gold Derby’s predictions, and he still leads with 53/20 odds to win. Second place goes to Enzo Palumbo with 20/1 odds, followed by Nicole Franzel at 100/1 odds. Do you agree or disagree with the predictions of your fellow fans? There’s still time to make your own picks.
See ‘Big Brother’ slop: What are the ingredients and rules?
Making it to finale night is nothing new for this trio of popular “All-Stars.” Nicole has actually won the game before (Season 18) and recently made history as the person to play the most days in the “Big Brother” house, shattering the records of Janelle Pierzina, Daniele Briones and Paul Abrahamian.
- 10/24/2020
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
Well, at least it’s Thursday so we can end the most boring week on a season of boring weeks on “Big Brother 22” yet. Nothing happened Wednesday. Shocking, we know. Christmas Abbott made one final pitch to Cody Calafiore, but this time he actually shut her down.
Christmas argued again that taking Nicole Franzel to final three is a bad idea since she’s a former winner and she’ll likely have some key jury votes from certain people with whom she was friendly and who are probably impressed she made it to the end again. Cody, probably tired of “uh-huh”-ing, told Christmas that there’s nothing she can say that will affect his decision and he will do what’s best for his game. Translation: “Leave me the hell alone.”
Once Christmas was gone, Cody complained to feedsters about Christmas’ go-to “transparent” campaign tactic of telling people they...
Christmas argued again that taking Nicole Franzel to final three is a bad idea since she’s a former winner and she’ll likely have some key jury votes from certain people with whom she was friendly and who are probably impressed she made it to the end again. Cody, probably tired of “uh-huh”-ing, told Christmas that there’s nothing she can say that will affect his decision and he will do what’s best for his game. Translation: “Leave me the hell alone.”
Once Christmas was gone, Cody complained to feedsters about Christmas’ go-to “transparent” campaign tactic of telling people they...
- 10/22/2020
- by Joyce Eng
- Gold Derby
“I really need to consider who I want to evict this week,” Cody Calafiore declared at the end of Wednesday’s Veto episode of “Big Brother 22.” Cody prevailed during the hard-fought hamster wheel challenge, which now gives him the sole power to evict either Christmas Abbott and Nicole Franzel on Thursday night. Cody and Enzo Palumbo, the week’s Head of Household, are both now safe, so Cody’s decision will also reveal who completes the final three. Big stakes, Cali-Fury!
Cody added in the Diary Room, “Between Christmas and Nicole, Nicole is somebody that I’m very, very loyal to. But is loyalty what’s going to win me this game? Because the last time I played this game, loyalty got me second place and I didn’t come back to get anything short of first.” He’s referring to Season 16, in which Derrick Levasseur won in a 7–2 vote...
Cody added in the Diary Room, “Between Christmas and Nicole, Nicole is somebody that I’m very, very loyal to. But is loyalty what’s going to win me this game? Because the last time I played this game, loyalty got me second place and I didn’t come back to get anything short of first.” He’s referring to Season 16, in which Derrick Levasseur won in a 7–2 vote...
- 10/22/2020
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
Can we just fast-forward to Thursday already? Tuesday was more of the same in the “Big Brother 22” house: sleeping, eating and pranks. Rinse and repeat. Christmas Abbott made another futile pitch to Cody Calafiore while Enzo Palumbo finally pondered if he ought to cut his boy at final three.
Enzo is still playing both sides here and trying to work that jury vote from Christmas by advising her on her pitches to Cody. He also claimed he’s been trying to talk Cody into evicting Nicole Franzel, which is not a complete lie since he has brought it up, but also a stretch since he knows the final three is all but set. He told Christmas to throw him under the bus to Cody if she has to and promise that she would take Cody, not Enzo, to the final two. Christmas did all those things, adding that he would...
Enzo is still playing both sides here and trying to work that jury vote from Christmas by advising her on her pitches to Cody. He also claimed he’s been trying to talk Cody into evicting Nicole Franzel, which is not a complete lie since he has brought it up, but also a stretch since he knows the final three is all but set. He told Christmas to throw him under the bus to Cody if she has to and promise that she would take Cody, not Enzo, to the final two. Christmas did all those things, adding that he would...
- 10/21/2020
- by Joyce Eng
- Gold Derby
It was more of the same in the “Big Brother 22” house on Tuesday. Things alway slow down at the end, but it feels particularly hellish this season since every week has been a snooze. There was some slight wavering, but the plan remains the same, as does Memphis Garrett‘s cluelessness that he’s the actual target. So we could possibly see a blindside on Thursday. We’ve probably already jinxed it by saying it out loud.
Enzo Palumbo ostensibly started having second thoughts about sending out Memphis over Christmas Abbott, whom he thinks would take Nicole Franzel to final two over him and Cody Calafiore. But Cody quickly killed that by arguing that Enzo is a bigger comp threat and would beat anyone in the final, so he’s gotta go. Enzo then touched base with Christmas, telling her that they need to have each other’s back in...
Enzo Palumbo ostensibly started having second thoughts about sending out Memphis over Christmas Abbott, whom he thinks would take Nicole Franzel to final two over him and Cody Calafiore. But Cody quickly killed that by arguing that Enzo is a bigger comp threat and would beat anyone in the final, so he’s gotta go. Enzo then touched base with Christmas, telling her that they need to have each other’s back in...
- 10/14/2020
- by Joyce Eng
- Gold Derby
As of this writing, Cody Calafiore is still the odds-on favorite to win “Big Brother 22” and top the second full cast of All-Stars. Cody first played the game in season 16 and placed second as part of one of the strongest alliances in history. This time he once again played within a large alliance, but without Derrick Levasseur around to make all the decisions, Cody stepped up to the plate and did the work for himself. Did he do enough to earn the jury’s respect and their votes?
See ‘Big Brother’ Zingbot: Top 20 meanest (and funniest) zings of all time, ranked
If Kevin Campbell has any sway, his own vote won’t be the only one Cody is unlikely to get. Cody also managed to damage a personal friendship with Dani Briones when he didn’t even throw a pity vote her way when she was up against their alliance...
See ‘Big Brother’ Zingbot: Top 20 meanest (and funniest) zings of all time, ranked
If Kevin Campbell has any sway, his own vote won’t be the only one Cody is unlikely to get. Cody also managed to damage a personal friendship with Dani Briones when he didn’t even throw a pity vote her way when she was up against their alliance...
- 10/13/2020
- by John Benutty
- Gold Derby
Despite winning almost every challenge in “Big Brother 22” and its six members making the final 7, “The Committee” alliance ranks only third in our poll results for the strongest alliance in series history. Members Cody Calafiore, Nicole Franzel, Memphis Garrett, Dani Briones, Christmas Abbott and Tyler Crispen earned only 15% of your votes when compared with four other dominant alliances from “Bb” history. In the end, their friend and side-ally of the season, Enzo Palumbo, came out on top with his season 12 alliance “The Brigade” earning a whopping 41% of votes.
See ‘Big Brother’ slop: What are the ingredients and rules?
Enzo’s “Brigade”alliance dominated the game 10 years ago by mastering the art of side-alliances. With only four members in their core group they used their social prowess to build relationships with players just outside of their group so that when they won challenges, the alliance would benefit. This strategy not only kept them safe,...
See ‘Big Brother’ slop: What are the ingredients and rules?
Enzo’s “Brigade”alliance dominated the game 10 years ago by mastering the art of side-alliances. With only four members in their core group they used their social prowess to build relationships with players just outside of their group so that when they won challenges, the alliance would benefit. This strategy not only kept them safe,...
- 10/8/2020
- by John Benutty
- Gold Derby
It’s official: “Big Brother 22” viewers think Tyler Crispen is the person who most deserves to win “All-Stars.” He tops our recent poll results with a leading 32% of the vote, just ahead of Cody Calafiore who comes in second place at 29%. These two former runners-up have been aligned all season long, but now that there are only six houseguests left in the running for the $500,000 prize, all bets are off.
See ‘Big Brother’ slop: What are the ingredients and rules?
Tyler and Cody originally teamed up as part of the Committee alliance in week one, a six-person team that pretty much won every single Head of household competition throughout the season (yawn). The guys were also members of the ill-fated Slick Six alliance that crashed midway through the summer after Tyler tried to drive a wedge between Dani Briones and Da’Vonne Rogers & Bayleigh Dayton.
Even though Tyler seemed to have everything going for him,...
See ‘Big Brother’ slop: What are the ingredients and rules?
Tyler and Cody originally teamed up as part of the Committee alliance in week one, a six-person team that pretty much won every single Head of household competition throughout the season (yawn). The guys were also members of the ill-fated Slick Six alliance that crashed midway through the summer after Tyler tried to drive a wedge between Dani Briones and Da’Vonne Rogers & Bayleigh Dayton.
Even though Tyler seemed to have everything going for him,...
- 10/7/2020
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
With Cody Calafiore winning his second Head of Household competition this week on “Big Brother 22” and continuing the streak of his alliance strictly nominating players outside their group, we must ask the question: how does The Committee rank against the great alliances in Bb history? Cody has been aligned with Christmas Abbott, Nicole Franzel, Memphis Garrett, Tyler Crispen and Dani Briones in a so-far-unbreakable alliance of six since Memphis corralled the group during his own Hoh reign in week 2. As of this week, they have won 7/8 Hoh and 5/8 Power of Veto comps.
See ‘Big Brother’ slop: What are the ingredients and rules?
Of the six, only Tyler has sat on the nomination block, but that was in one of the alliance’s toughest weeks. Dani had to nominate two replacements after David Alexander used his Disruptor power to remove himself from the block and then Da’Vonne Rogers defied her by...
See ‘Big Brother’ slop: What are the ingredients and rules?
Of the six, only Tyler has sat on the nomination block, but that was in one of the alliance’s toughest weeks. Dani had to nominate two replacements after David Alexander used his Disruptor power to remove himself from the block and then Da’Vonne Rogers defied her by...
- 10/1/2020
- by John Benutty
- Gold Derby
It’s still unclear what kind of havoc Dr. Will Kirby, “Big Brother” legend and new Season 22 neighbor, will unleash on the remaining houseguests since he did not appear at all in Sunday’s episode, not even to host the Hoh comp. But one thing he is doing is not holding back on stating the obvious: This all-stars season has been a dud with one dominant alliance, the Committee, in power the whole time and not making big moves.
“I don’t think it’s any secret that we haven’t seen remarkable gameplay this season thus far,” Kirby told Canada’s Global TV. “And of course, that is a little disappointing. See, a lot of the early evictions were overhyped and under-qualified previous fan favorites who fizzled out quickly. Don’t kill the messenger — it’s true. But there is still a lot of game left to be played...
“I don’t think it’s any secret that we haven’t seen remarkable gameplay this season thus far,” Kirby told Canada’s Global TV. “And of course, that is a little disappointing. See, a lot of the early evictions were overhyped and under-qualified previous fan favorites who fizzled out quickly. Don’t kill the messenger — it’s true. But there is still a lot of game left to be played...
- 9/30/2020
- by Joyce Eng
- Gold Derby
Dude! Things have gotten very bromantic on “Big Brother” after Cody Calafiore, Memphis Garrett, Tyler Crispin and Enzo Palumbo dominated the first four Head of Household competitions of Season 22. The men have been picking off women one by one, but even though All-Stars Keesha Smith, Nicole Anthony and Janelle Pierzina were the first three players sent packing, the ladies remaining in the house don’t seem overly concerned. Is there still time for them to band together and turn things around? Or are we watching the bro-iest season in “Bb” history unfold?
See‘Big Brother’s’ most beloved (and hated) showmances: Where are they now?
It’s no secret that each of the bros controlling the house this season have long, successful track records with all-male alliances. Cody and Memphis are the losing halves of two of the most dominant duos ever. Cody teamed up with Season 16 winner Derrick Levasseur...
See‘Big Brother’s’ most beloved (and hated) showmances: Where are they now?
It’s no secret that each of the bros controlling the house this season have long, successful track records with all-male alliances. Cody and Memphis are the losing halves of two of the most dominant duos ever. Cody teamed up with Season 16 winner Derrick Levasseur...
- 9/3/2020
- by Denton Davidson
- Gold Derby
Big Brother is one of the best shows on TV.
There, I said it.
Something is fascinating about putting a group of people in a house to scheme their way to the top spot.
However, the show has been on a slippery slope for years, with questionable contestants and even more questionable decisions from people who are supposed to be good players.
All-Stars had a lofty task: It had to bring a string of returning players into the fold during a pandemic.
It's surprising the season even got off the ground given what's going on the world right now, and some credit has to be given to producers for pulling off the impossible.
While many thought this was the season the series would get back on the right track, it's quickly shaping up to be one of the worst seasons ever.
Much of the blame has to fall on the casting team.
There, I said it.
Something is fascinating about putting a group of people in a house to scheme their way to the top spot.
However, the show has been on a slippery slope for years, with questionable contestants and even more questionable decisions from people who are supposed to be good players.
All-Stars had a lofty task: It had to bring a string of returning players into the fold during a pandemic.
It's surprising the season even got off the ground given what's going on the world right now, and some credit has to be given to producers for pulling off the impossible.
While many thought this was the season the series would get back on the right track, it's quickly shaping up to be one of the worst seasons ever.
Much of the blame has to fall on the casting team.
- 8/28/2020
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
No one wants to be the first person voted out of “Big Brother,” but that’s even more true during an “All-Stars” cycle, where former players return to compete for their legacy. During the all-important Sunday night episode of “BB22,” Head of Household Cody Calafiore originally wanted to nominate Kaysar Ridha and Janelle Pierzina for eviction, but the duo was saved thanks to the Safety Suite twist. So instead, Cody put up two people he didn’t have “strong relationships” with: Kevin Campbell and Keesha Smith. Following the nominations ceremony, both players sounded off in the Diary Room about what they really thought of Cody’s move.
See‘Big Brother’ 22 episode 2 recap: Who did Cody nominate for eviction, and what the heck is the Safety Suite? [Updating Live Blog]
“I need to stop crying,” Kevin told the camera. “I need to win Veto and snatch myself off the block. And then I’m coming for Cody.
See‘Big Brother’ 22 episode 2 recap: Who did Cody nominate for eviction, and what the heck is the Safety Suite? [Updating Live Blog]
“I need to stop crying,” Kevin told the camera. “I need to win Veto and snatch myself off the block. And then I’m coming for Cody.
- 8/10/2020
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
A major pre-season “Big Brother 22: All-Stars” rumor was that Nicole Franzel was the reason former winners Derrick Levasseur and Dan Gheesling aren’t playing this season. And, well, Janelle Pierzina has confirmed that’s the case more or less.
During an early morning chat with Nicole Anthony on Friday on the live feeds, Janelle spilled the tea as she expressed shock that Nicole F. was working with Cody Calafiore, aka Derrick’s Hitmen right-hand man on Season 16.
“Well, it’s very weird that she’s working with Cody because from what Dan told me, she’s the reason that Derrick isn’t here,” Janelle said. “So I don’t know. I don’t get it. Like, what the hell did she do? How did she do that? I’m so confused. But that’s what Dan told me.”
Janelle: Well, it's very weird that she's (Franzel) working with Cody...
During an early morning chat with Nicole Anthony on Friday on the live feeds, Janelle spilled the tea as she expressed shock that Nicole F. was working with Cody Calafiore, aka Derrick’s Hitmen right-hand man on Season 16.
“Well, it’s very weird that she’s working with Cody because from what Dan told me, she’s the reason that Derrick isn’t here,” Janelle said. “So I don’t know. I don’t get it. Like, what the hell did she do? How did she do that? I’m so confused. But that’s what Dan told me.”
Janelle: Well, it's very weird that she's (Franzel) working with Cody...
- 8/7/2020
- by Joyce Eng
- Gold Derby
A former Big Brother star has spoken out about her time on the CBS reality series.
Christine Varner, who competed on Big Brother Season 16 six years ago complained about stars of the controversial Big Brother 15 being "blacklisted" from future appearances in the franchise.
She went on to detail her own experience of being on the show, and alleged that production scripted dialogue in the diary room, among other things.
“My Dr sessions were 100% production written by around week 5,” she alleged.
“I was getting so frustrated with them making me say stuff I didn’t believe in, or Not how it happened…Like they made me say sentences Verbatim."
"If I got one word off I had to start over. I would get pissed off obviously and not be as nice. I would be in there for hours at a time.”
Christine also claimed that producers stirred the pot to increase the intension in the house,...
Christine Varner, who competed on Big Brother Season 16 six years ago complained about stars of the controversial Big Brother 15 being "blacklisted" from future appearances in the franchise.
She went on to detail her own experience of being on the show, and alleged that production scripted dialogue in the diary room, among other things.
“My Dr sessions were 100% production written by around week 5,” she alleged.
“I was getting so frustrated with them making me say stuff I didn’t believe in, or Not how it happened…Like they made me say sentences Verbatim."
"If I got one word off I had to start over. I would get pissed off obviously and not be as nice. I would be in there for hours at a time.”
Christine also claimed that producers stirred the pot to increase the intension in the house,...
- 7/30/2020
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
Big Brother has been filled with drama since its inception 20 years ago.
Several people have won the grand prize, and while some may not have deserved it, they managed to scheme their way to the top spot.
With a second All-Stars season on the way, it's time to take a look back at some of the winners and where they are at today.
Eddie McGee (Season 1)
Big Brother was a very different game when it launched back in the year 2000.
McGee played a decent enough game and is the first-ever winner of the U.S. iteration.
In the years since his win, he has worked as an actor, with roles in The Human Race and God's Pocket.
Will Kirby (Season 2)
Will is one of the best players to ever enter the house. There's no doubt about that.
He subsequently returned to the game in Big Brother: All Stars, and finished in fourth place.
Several people have won the grand prize, and while some may not have deserved it, they managed to scheme their way to the top spot.
With a second All-Stars season on the way, it's time to take a look back at some of the winners and where they are at today.
Eddie McGee (Season 1)
Big Brother was a very different game when it launched back in the year 2000.
McGee played a decent enough game and is the first-ever winner of the U.S. iteration.
In the years since his win, he has worked as an actor, with roles in The Human Race and God's Pocket.
Will Kirby (Season 2)
Will is one of the best players to ever enter the house. There's no doubt about that.
He subsequently returned to the game in Big Brother: All Stars, and finished in fourth place.
- 7/28/2020
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
Big Brother All-Stars Season 2 is happening!
Fans have been waiting for a second All-Stars season ever since the first one -- Big Brother Season 7 -- aired fourteen years ago.
To celebrate the great news, I put together a dream cast for the upcoming season. It includes past houseguests who dominated their individual seasons and others who fell short but were fan-favorites.
Nicole Anthony (Big Brother 21)
Nicole was robbed on her season. She wasn't a huge competitor, which was ultimately her downfall, but when she did win, everyone cheered (her Hoh win during the double eviction was epic).
Her social game was amazing, though, and she seemed to come alive towards the end of the season.
There's a reason she won America's Favorite and came in third place. Big Brother needs more likable houseguests who can actually make it far in the game.
Everyone loves an underdog, and Nicole was the underdog of her season.
Fans have been waiting for a second All-Stars season ever since the first one -- Big Brother Season 7 -- aired fourteen years ago.
To celebrate the great news, I put together a dream cast for the upcoming season. It includes past houseguests who dominated their individual seasons and others who fell short but were fan-favorites.
Nicole Anthony (Big Brother 21)
Nicole was robbed on her season. She wasn't a huge competitor, which was ultimately her downfall, but when she did win, everyone cheered (her Hoh win during the double eviction was epic).
Her social game was amazing, though, and she seemed to come alive towards the end of the season.
There's a reason she won America's Favorite and came in third place. Big Brother needs more likable houseguests who can actually make it far in the game.
Everyone loves an underdog, and Nicole was the underdog of her season.
- 7/23/2020
- by Sarah Little
- TVfanatic
Big Brother: All-Stars 2 has yet to be officially announced by CBS, but it is still very much alive.
In fact, several contestants have arrived in Los Angeles to be tested for Covid-19 ahead of sequestering, according to TMZ.
What's more, the first wave of contestants has seemingly been confirmed by the outlet.
Big Brother typically sequesters contestants ahead of launch, but it will be for two weeks this time with the coronavirus pandemic not going anywhere.
There is a core list of returning houseguests, as well as a list of alternates who will be drafted in should anything transpire between now and the move-in date.
TMZ lists the following former houseguests as quarantining to appear in the new season:
- Josh Martinez (Big Brother 19 winner)
- Daniele Donato
- Paulie Calafiore (Big Brother 18)
- Nicole Franzel (Big Brother 18 winner)
- Tyler Crispen (Season 20 runner-up)
- Janelle Pierzina
- Ian Terry...
In fact, several contestants have arrived in Los Angeles to be tested for Covid-19 ahead of sequestering, according to TMZ.
What's more, the first wave of contestants has seemingly been confirmed by the outlet.
Big Brother typically sequesters contestants ahead of launch, but it will be for two weeks this time with the coronavirus pandemic not going anywhere.
There is a core list of returning houseguests, as well as a list of alternates who will be drafted in should anything transpire between now and the move-in date.
TMZ lists the following former houseguests as quarantining to appear in the new season:
- Josh Martinez (Big Brother 19 winner)
- Daniele Donato
- Paulie Calafiore (Big Brother 18)
- Nicole Franzel (Big Brother 18 winner)
- Tyler Crispen (Season 20 runner-up)
- Janelle Pierzina
- Ian Terry...
- 7/22/2020
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
Big Brother is reportedly moving ahead despite the coronavirus pandemic.
Recent reports have suggested that the CBS hit will be airing a season featuring an all-star cast to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the series.
While the network has yet to confirm as much, TMZ is reporting what several other outlets have reported of late:
All-Stars 2 is happening.
Casting on Big Brother 22 was scrapped in May because of the pandemic. The idea for a season featuring returning houseguests is due to them already being familiar with the production side of things.
The cast was supposed to descend on Los Angeles at the beginning of the month to be tested for Covid-19 and to begin a quarantine period.
TMZ is reporting that it has now been pushed back to the end of the month, meaning that an August premiere is more likely now.
While rumors surrounding the casting of the season...
Recent reports have suggested that the CBS hit will be airing a season featuring an all-star cast to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the series.
While the network has yet to confirm as much, TMZ is reporting what several other outlets have reported of late:
All-Stars 2 is happening.
Casting on Big Brother 22 was scrapped in May because of the pandemic. The idea for a season featuring returning houseguests is due to them already being familiar with the production side of things.
The cast was supposed to descend on Los Angeles at the beginning of the month to be tested for Covid-19 and to begin a quarantine period.
TMZ is reporting that it has now been pushed back to the end of the month, meaning that an August premiere is more likely now.
While rumors surrounding the casting of the season...
- 7/6/2020
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
With rumors swirling that “Big Brother 22” will be cast entirely with veteran players, we can’t help but wonder who from our favorite seasons will make their comeback and what aspects do we consider worthy of a return? Do we bring them back for their likeability or because of their unlikeability? Did they come up short and deserve a chance to try again or did they finish so poorly that you’d love to see how well they can do in a second attempt? There are many reasons why a player should come back, especially when following up a worldwide pandemic with another season of the world’s showiest quarantine experiment that is “Big Brother.”
Scroll through the photo gallery above to find out which 12 males we’d most like to see play again in Season 22 and then sound off about any others you’d prefer to watch instead.
SEEIs...
Scroll through the photo gallery above to find out which 12 males we’d most like to see play again in Season 22 and then sound off about any others you’d prefer to watch instead.
SEEIs...
- 6/19/2020
- by John Benutty
- Gold Derby
With rumors swirling that “Big Brother 22” will be cast entirely with veteran players, we can’t help but wonder who from our favorite seasons will make their comeback and what aspects do we consider worthy of a return? Do we bring them back for their likeability or because of their unlikeability? Did they come up short and deserve a chance to try again or did they finish so poorly that you’d love to see how well they can do in a second attempt? There are many reasons why a player should come back, especially when following up a worldwide pandemic with another season of the world’s showiest quarantine experiment that is “Big Brother.”
With these considerations in mind we’ve assembled two lists, one of the 12 women that should return to the game and this one of the 12 men that should. The men of Bb seasons past are...
With these considerations in mind we’ve assembled two lists, one of the 12 women that should return to the game and this one of the 12 men that should. The men of Bb seasons past are...
- 6/17/2020
- by John Benutty, Misty Holland and Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
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