Author: Brian Porreca

August 12, 2016 11:48am PT by Brian Porreca

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THR talks to this season’s third juror.

Frank Eudy’s biggest fan walked out the front door Thursday night on Big Brother 18.

After the season 14 winner for”America’s Favorite Houseguest” took Bridgette under his wing, the traveling nurse instantly became a target. Once that target started to fade away she decided to flip the house in order to go against Paulie to evict Zakiyah. While Bridgette becoming bold with a big move impressed super fans, she was unfortunately sent packing soon after.

THR caught up with Bridgette to find out what she said to Paulie on the way out the door and which former player she wishes played the game this season. 

Who do you hope doesn’t go far in the game?

Paulie and Nicole.

What were you saying to Paulie as you were leaving the house and how do you hope it will impact his game? 

I told Paulie he needs to cool it and be nice to Natalie. I had been telling him all morning what he said to her was inappropriate and I really hope Natalie is okay right now. 

You are a fan of this game. If you could compare your game to a past player who would it be and why?

I want to say Frank. In season 14, the whole house was against him from the beginning… I felt very similar throughout the game.

If it weren’t Nicole, James, Frank and Da’Vonne, which four former players would you have liked to play the game with and why?

I would have loved to play the game with Donny [Thompson]. He’s got a heart of gold, I’ve always wanted to meet him, and I absolutely love honest, genuine people.

You missed Zingbot this season. Give us your best zing to three remaining houseguests. 

James: Hey James, the diner down the street just named a pancake after you. Because of all your flip-flopping. Zing!

Nicole: Nicole, I heard they were throwing another parade for you… the featured float is a giant Corey and you get to hide right in his shadow. Zing!

Paulie: Hey Paulie, are you secretly a scuba diver? Because you’ve gone off the deep end. Zing!

Were you just starting to be a Bridgette fan before she was sent packing? Would Bridgette and Donny have been a solid alliance? Which houseguest would you zing? Give your best zing in the comments section below and stay tuned to The Live Feed for all things Big Brother. 

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August 11, 2016 7:24pm PT by Brian Porreca

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THR breaks down the most dramatic moments from this season’s first double eviction.

Tonight Big Brother is seeing double. Host Julie Chen reminded viewers of season 18’s first double eviction. And it’s more jam packed than usual.

Not only will two houseguests be walking out the front door, but at the same time they’ll also get the chance to come back in the game if they hold the round trip ticket. So did someone hold the round trip ticket?

Before you find out, The Hollywood Reporter breaks down the most twisted moments from this season’s first double eviction.

America I hope you’re ready. Oh, we are. “It’s time to play Big Brother. America I hope you’re ready,” fan favorite James says in the diary room before his pow wow with Bridgette, Paul, Natalie and Michelle to flip the house. After finally figuring out who is running the game the house divides leaving viewers tuning in expecting big moves and drama during the double. While there weren’t too many big moves we can still thank one person for the ladder. . .

Meech with the speech. On the live feeds Wednesday night Michelle called Paulie out. She took a jab at him by claiming she did not want someone who is going to spend his Big Brother winnings on a trip to Vegas with “random girls.” Next up in her attack against the older brother of season 16 runner-up Cody Calafiore she tells the house, “You guys were giving him $500,000 before 24 hours ago. He blew up his game. I didn’t have to.” And after the speech and James’ voiding Paul and Corey’s votes, “big Meech” survives the nights first eviction. Who didn’t? “Paulie assured you that you were safe, but here you are evicted,” Chen tells the night’s first evictee and season’s second juror, Zakiyah. The North Carolina native tells Chenbot in return, “I’m sad, but he has to do what’s best for his game. I don’t have any regrets. Hopefully he wants to talk to me outside of this. I’d be game.” Speaking of game, there was lots more to be played on Thursday night. 

Lots of trouble during the double. There was excitement, when Paulie was the first one eliminated during the head of household competition. And then fans were left disappointed with Corey winning both HoH and the POV. In what could have been a snore of an eviction similar to season 17’s first double eviction wasted on eliminating Jackie, lucky for viewers Michelle continued to bring the excitement. “Nicole is a snake!” Michelle calls out the season 16 fan favorite pointing out that early evictees Tiffany, Frank and first juror Da’Vonne have also called it out. But that doesn’t change the plan. “Surprisingly I vote to evict Bridgette,” Nicole says while casting her vote. And then Michelle becomes a confusing emotional wreck given that she is safe! She feels bad that Bridgette is leaving the game and cites how much she loves her as she walks out the door. “Michelle, take a breath,” Chen chimes in to tell Michelle after she can’t stop crying. And Bridgette went out with a semi-bang. She called Paulie out on her way out the door making the target for him even bigger. So did Bridgette have the round trip ticket? Fortunately for Paulie, she has a one way ticket to the jury house. 

Were you satisfied with this season’s first double eviction? Who has your vote for the next care package? Who is currently playing the best game? Sound off in the comments section below and stay tuned to The Live Feed for all things Big Brother. 

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August 05, 2016 2:24pm PT by Brian Porreca

‘Big Brother’s’ Da’Vonne Rogers  Courtesy of CBS

The first juror and ‘Big Brother’ are not meant for each other.

After Big Brother season 18’s eviction on Thursday night it appears that Da’Vonne Rogers may not be cut out for the game. 

If you look at other former players who have been able to return to the game, their track records surpass Mamma Day’s. Dan Gheesling won in season 10 and came back for season 14 to get second place. Rachel Reilly was the first member of the jury in season 12, but came back for season 13 to win the game. While Janelle Pierzina was sent home early in season 14, her first time around she came in third place, and she’s still one of America’s favorite houseguests of all time. As for Day? She was evicted second in season 17, and although she made it farther her second time around, she just barely was able to redeem herself. The Hollywood Reporter caught up with Da’Vonne after her eviction, and here’s what the diary room queen had to say. 

Had it not been Frank, James and Nicole as the returning players with you this season which three other former players do you wish you could have played with instead? 

I have always wanted to see Frank come back and play this game so I am glad it was him. I really like James as well from my season so I was glad to play with him. As far as other players, I would have liked to see Jason [Roy] from my season come back and Donny [Thompson].

Who from your cast last season would you have not wanted to play the game with this season? 

Haha… I wouldn’t have wanted to play this game with Shelli. I know that is going to stir up some hell. I feel like there is still a lot of bad blood between her and I… I don’t think she would have been too happy to see my face. I think Clay is water under the bridge but Shelli would have tried to send me home. 

You cried at Zakiyah’s goodbye message. What does she have to do to win the game and do you think her chances are good?

Zakiyah has to detach herself from Paulie in order to win this game. When she first entered the house she had a fire and a passion to win. When she became consumed with Paulie that fire died out. If she wants to win this game, she is going to have to make a move, a big move. I don’t think she is a move maker and that is why it was hard to leave her in the house.

The hair flip you hit Tiffany with was epic. Which remaining houseguest do you wish you could have hair flipped on your way out the door?  

I’m tired of saying this boy’s name, but Paulie. The reason is, I knew when I got put on the block that they were going to take a swing at me and try and send me home. I told Paulie with the same respect that they gave Frank and told him he was going home, do the same for me. He looked me in the face all week and lied. I appreciate James for telling me the truth. That is why I went back and kissed him. 

You have now missed meeting Zingbot two seasons in a row. Give your best zing to three of the remaining houseguests.

I’m not funny like that… 

Hey Paulie, Derrick and Paul called, they said they want their identities back. Zing!

Hey Corey, does Nicole wear the pants in this relationship or are you going to start making moves on your own? Zing!

Bridgette, I don’t want to Zing her. That poor baby is a Zing within herself. Zing!

Is Nicole playing a better or worse game than she did in season 16?

Definitely a better game. I am actually really proud of her despite what other people may think. She came to play and she is playing hard.

Is Da’Vonne just not cut out for Big Brother? Would you want to see her return to the game again? Who do you think has the round trip ticket? Sound off in the comments section below and stay tuned to The Live Feed for all things Big Brother. 

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