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Angela Murray and Brooklyn Rivera from Big Brother 26 will forever be linked.

The ladies were involved in some amusing drama surrounding a charcuterie board.

Angela received food to celebrate winning a Head of Household Competition. She had the ingredients for a nice charcuterie plate but didn’t finish eating them when her reign ended.

The following week, Angela became a Have-Not, meaning she couldn’t enjoy that food. Enter Brooklyn Rivera, who took the opportunity to eat the leftover cheeses, meats, and fruits.

Brooklyn and BB26 runner-up Makensy Manbeck enjoyed the snack as Angela watched on, which led to Angela melting down on the Big Brother live feeds.

Tired, starved, and feeling left out, Angela crumpled dramatically to the floor while the cameras caught it all. She cried for a bit, and the rest is reality TV history.

Below is a video from a Big Brother episode that showcased Angela’s breakdown.

Tyler Crispen is enjoying life as a new dad.

The Big Brother alum recently revealed that he is now a proud father.

He also shared that he is engaged to the baby’s mom.

Many Big Brother fans celebrated the news earlier this week, leaving supportive and excited comments for him.

The baby’s name is Carter Rae Crispen, and Tyler hasn’t been shy about sharing photos online.

Today, he used his Instagram Stories to share how he spent the morning hanging out with the new bundle of joy.

Carter Rae and Tyler Crispen were hanging out

Below is a new photo that Tyler Crispen shared online.

Tyler wrote “Good Morning” as Carter stirred next to him.

Tyler Crispen with his new baby. Pic credit: @TylerCrispen2/Instagram A busy life after Big Brother and The Challenge

Tyler Crispen has been busy following his time on reality TV.

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Tyler Crispen is a dad!

The 29-year-old former Big Brother contestant shared the exciting news in a surprise announcement on Instagram on Tuesday (January 14).

“The best secret of all time,” he started his caption.

Keep reading to find out more…

“Introducing Carter Rae Crispen...

Big Brother alum Tyler Crispen revealed some shocking news today.

Tyler shared the huge news in a post, calling it a “double surprise” for his friends, fans, and followers.

Carter Rae Crispen was just introduced to the world. That’s Tyler’s new kid.

But wait, there’s more… Tyler also revealed that he is engaged to be married.

Big Brother fans who have wondered what Tyler has been up to lately got two huge answers on Tuesday (January 14).

Tyler joined reality TV as part of the Big Brother 20 cast. He finished that season as the runner-up to winner Kaycee Clark.

Tyler returned for Big Brother: All-Stars 2 (BB22). His second season didn’t go as well, and Tyler finished in sixth place.

Tyler Crispen goes public with new baby and fiance

“The best secret of all time. Introducing Carter Rae Crispen...

Cory Wurtenberger and America Lopez from Big Brother 25 recently hit up Walt Disney World.

The Big Brother showmance is still going strong more than a year after they exited the house.

America and Cory frequently interact with fans on social media, and their live Twitch sessions draw many viewers.

Maybe this is a couple who should appear on a future season of The Amazing Race? They could certainly be fun to watch.

Last weekend, an event in Florida drew many folks from reality television. That included many people who have competed on Big Brother and Survivor.

It seems that America and Cory took full advantage of being down in Florida to hang out with fellow alums and then visit Disney.

Big Brother showmance hits Walt Disney World with a friend

“In between shifts at Tiana’s salt mine...

Tyler Crispen from Big Brother 20 and Big Brother: All-Stars 2 recently shared some new headshots.

This came after Tyler participated in “No-Shave November” and cleaned up his look this month.

Many Big Brother alums and fans noticed Tyler sports a mustache with his new look. Some loved it, while others cracked jokes on social media.

Tyler referenced his mustache in a follow-up video, where he reacted to seeing all the online comments about it.

“Fresh mug… I mean headshots. Slide 5 is my best work,” Tyler posted on Instagram last week.

He attached five photos of his cleaned-up look, with the fifth image being a joke that references a pop culture phenomenon.

You can see his new photos in the post shared below.

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Big Brother alum calls Tyler ‘Aquaman’ in a comment

The comment section for Tyler’s post has been busy.

Another Big Brother showmance has become a relationship in the real world.

Makensy Manbeck and Matt Hardeman from Big Brother 26 just went official on social media.

Matt and Makensy seemed to have feelings for each other in the Big Brother house, but Matt was sent home before a true relationship developed.

The former houseguests decided to try things out after the season finale, and have officially made their “hard launch” of a relationship.

“In case the soft launches weren’t enough, here’s a hard launch☺️,” Makensy posted on Instagram.

She also called the relationship a “showmance” in the hashtags.

Matt and Makensy go Instagram official

An Instagram post on December 4 has created lots of social media buzz. Makensy and Matt each posted photos of the couple while announcing that their showmance had developed into something more.

“Can y’all please stop asking me to go on Love Island now,...

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.

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...

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 “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...

Bb Comics is a right of passage for each Big Brother cast.

Every summer the houseguests are turned into comic representations, typically based on their gameplay.

Sometimes Bb Comics can be very flattering to the players, but other times, players are given unfortunate nicknames.

It’s a mixed bag again this season, with Young Cedric (for Cedric Hodges) being one of the better ones, and Crazy Eyes being what Matt Hardeman got stuck with.

The October 3 episode will feature the Bb Comics and correlated Veto Competition. The images were also released online a bit early.

Keep an eye out for former houseguests (in their comic costumes) popping up in the background of new comics.

Bb Comics for the Big Brother 26 cast

The Bb Comics for the Big Brother 26 cast were released on social media.

“It’s that time of year everyone. The #BBComics are finally here and this year’s...

Congratulations to Haleigh Broucher and Alex Caruso!

The Big Brother alum got engaged to the NBA player and she shared it all on social media.

Haleigh was part of the Big Brother 20 cast, playing the game during the Summer of 2018.

She had a strong alliance, but they turned on themselves as the Level Six alliance (the other side of the house) planted seeds of doubt.

Tyler Crispen, Angela Rummans, and Kaycee Clark led the Level Six alliance, with Kaycee beating out Tyler to become the Big Brother 20 winner on finale night.

Haleigh finished in seventh place that summer, but she was an interesting player and should get invited back for a second chance.

A Big Brother alum gets engaged to an NBA player

“Forever kind of love...

A new Big Brother 26 showmance has formed in recent weeks, giving fans of the Live Feeds something extra to watch.

Matt Hardeman and Makensy Manbeck were the first couple in the Bb house, but some fans might argue they never had an official showmance.

Matt and Makensy were close enough to shed tears after their separation, but since Matt got sent home early, we will have to wait a while to see if they try dating in the real world.

The Big Brother producers did a recent episode montage showcasing the feelings houseguests were showing for each other.

It was an amusing segment, but it also hid the fact that a true showmance was forming between two people who were trying to play coy about it.

This new showmance is similar to the one Tyler Crispen and Angela Rummans had on BB20, where they would separate whenever someone came close.

Big Brother is a difficult game. It means competing against strangers and being cut off from the real world.

Not everyone is ready for an intense mental game like this one. It can even lead to houseguests wanting to go home.

Nobody is locked in the Big Brother house and they can tap out at any time. It’s something even fan favorites like Tyler Crispen have considered.

The first week of Big Brother 26 may have been too difficult for one houseguest and they may have quietly quit already.

Below are some spoilers from the first week, so be prepared for them before reading this article.

Angela Murray nominated four people for eviction during Week 1, and it may have been too much for one player.

Did Kenney Kelley just quit Big Brother 26?

Former undercover cop Kenney Kelley has been breaking down on Big Brother 26.

After Kenney lost the Veto Competition to Lisa,...

A Big Brother 26 showmance should get lots of airtime during upcoming episodes.

While the pre-taped season premiere was debuting on CBS, a showmance was already forming in the Big Brother house.

Makensy Manbeck, a construction project manager from Houston, Texas, noted that she wouldn’t mind being in a showmance. Consider that goal checked off.

Makensy has eyes for Matt Hardeman, a tech sales rep from Roswell, Georgia.

The duo has hit it off during the first week of the season, so much so that they have become a verbal target of other houseguests.

It’s unclear if the Matt and Makensy on-again, off-again showmance will last the summer, but it’s likely to be featured on an upcoming episode(s).

A Makensy and Matt showmance on Big Brother 26

The Big Brother Live Feeds have shown Matt and Makensy getting closer daily. This is despite their constant claims to other...

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...

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,...

Jackson Michie from the Big Brother 21 cast is now a father.

Last summer, Jackson married Caitlin Goodrich, and now they are parents of a beautiful baby girl.

Jackson played Big Brother during the summer of 2019 season, making it to the finale thanks to a strong alliance.

Jackson was involved in a showmance during BB21 filming with Holly Allen, who finished second place.

The couple took their relationship to the real world, but it didn’t end up lasting.

Nicole Anthony was also featured in that season. She finished third and was named America’s Favorite Houseguest.

Jackson shares pregnancy photos with Caitlin

“Life recently pt. 1… ✝️...

Tyler Crispen has a new project debuting soon.

After appearing on several reality TV shows, Tyler is settling in to host a podcast with a childhood friend.

The podcast will cover their lives, their experiences, and what they are up to now.

Big Brother fans met Tyler as a BB20 cast member. He filled the stereotype of a surfer dude from the East Coast and became a fan-favorite to many viewers.

Tyler began a showmance with Angela Rummans on BB20, and they got engaged after their time in the game. The relationship ended, though, with Angela now living overseas.

Tyler also appeared on Big Brother: All-Stars 2 (BB22) and The Challenge USA Season 2. After finishing as the runner-up on BB20 (to Kaycee Clark), Tyler finished poorly on BB22 and The Challenge.

We also can’t forget when he appeared on an episode of The Bold and the Beautiful.

Tyler Crispen announces...

There have been some iconic Big Brother exits over the years. It has led to fans debating about which ones were the best.

A “Big Brother exit” refers to a houseguest walking out the front door to meet with Julie Chen Moonves. This can happen after a vote or when the winner has been announced.

Each season, viewers see numerous exits taking place during Thursday eviction ceremonies.

Some houseguests are stoic and accepting of their game fate, while others are very outgoing and reactionary to what has happened.

And then there are the players who are excited to have freedom and now get to see people outside of the game for the first time in months.

So, who had the most memorable Big Brother exit? Let’s take a look at some of the entries fans have submitted.

Big Brother fans share the most iconic Big Brother exits

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Big Brother alum Derek Frazier is ready to return to TV.

Derek finished as the runner-up on BB23, where Xavier Prather was named the winner.

That season of Big Brother was dominated by one alliance, as The Cookout took all its members to the final six.

Derek often posts on social media about what’s happening in reality TV, and now he is shooting his shot for several shows.

There had been rumors about him appearing on a season of The Challenge USA, but that didn’t come to fruition.

Could Big D be an interesting name to invite back for a future season of Big Brother?

Early Big Brother 30 rumors from Derek Frazier

“Maybe next season of #TraitorsUS will call me,” Derek wrote on X (formerly Twitter), seemingly revealing he is not on The Traitors US 3.

Big Brother alums have appeared on the first two seasons, and rumors indicate...

Ian Terry, the youngest winner in Big Brother history, solidified his place as Bb royalty with his gameplay and convincing victory against past winner Dan Gheesling. Tyler Crispen's well-rounded gameplay and dominance in Season 20 made him a fan favorite, despite his second-place finish and potential robbery of the win. Despite only playing once, Vanessa Rousso's masterful strategy and control over the house in Season 17 make her one of the best one-time Big Brother players ever.

Big Brother is one of the best reality TV shows ever, and it's time to rank the best contestants. It isn't easy to pick favorites, but some Big Brother cast members are better than others. With so many episodes, some Big Brother seasons are better than others. Players who appear in multiple seasons or have unique gameplay and personalities tend to rate highest.

With the show having such a large and dedicated fanbase,...

Big Brother Season 9 has been reevaluated and is more enjoyable than fans remember, despite some terrible personalities. Big Brother Season 13's dynamic duo twist and the return of fan-favorite Rachel Reilly make it a favorite among fans. Big Brother Season 20 stands out for Tyler Crispen's strong gameplay and the entertaining underdog alliance Foutte.

Big Brother is one of the best reality TV shows, but some seasons are better than others. With the slogan "Expect the unexpected," the show provides new twists each season to keep the game exciting and entertaining for houseguests and fans alike. CBS's hit reality series remains popular, airing Big Brother season 26 in December 2023 as a holiday special.

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There are many factors to consider when comparing the quality of each must-watch Big Brother season. The twists, the houseguests, and the season's winner impact how each...

Big Brother hasn’t officially announced the next All-Stars season. But with two successful ones so far, fans are hopeful that another might be coming in the future. The last All-Stars season was in 2020 and featured numerous returning houseguests, including fan favorites Enzo Palumbo, Nicole Franzel, Tyler Crispen, and Da’Vonne Rogers. Cody Calafiore, runner-up from season 16, emerged as the winner.

Former Big Brother houseguests can become influencers and gain a large following on social media. Some former houseguests, like Derrick Levasseur and Frankie Grande, have significantly more followers than others. The number of Instagram followers doesn't necessarily correlate with winning the prize money on Big Brother.

For CBS, Big Brother has been a long-lasting success spanning over the last two decades with no end in sight, allowing many players to become popular online. While inside the house, competing for the final cash prize, contestants are completely cut off from the outside world for three months. The newest installment, Big Brother 25, saw the houseguests without television, cell phones, and social media for a record-breaking 100 days.

Outside the house, many contestants are active on social media platforms like Instagram. Especially after their turns on Big Brother, the house guests can connect with their followers over social media and typically find themselves becoming influencers.

Who do You want to be named America’s Favorite Houseguest for “Big Brother 25”? Close to 70,000 people (and counting!) have voted in Gold Derby’s “BB25” poll, and there’s essentially a tie for first place between Matt Klotz and Cameron Hardin. The Deaflympics champion currently has 37.22% of the vote, while the stay-at-home dad is nipping at his heels at 37.05% support.

Rounding out the Top 5 in our poll results are Cirie Fields with 11.81%, Felicia Cannon with 3.27% and Cory Wurtenberger with 2.06%. Have You voted yet? There is still time to have your say in our poll below before the Season 25 finale airs Thursday, November 9 on CBS.

See ‘Big Brother’ winners list: All seasons, plus spin-offs

The America’s Favorite Houseguest honor comes with its own cash award of $50,000 and eternal bragging rights for the recipient as viewers’ most-loved player of the summer/fall. Julie Chen Moonves will hand over the prize...

Jag Bains made history on “Big Brother 25” Sunday night when he claimed his seventh Power of Veto, passing Michael Bruner‘s previous record of six he set just last year. Unlike Michael, Jag was able to secure a place in the season finale which will air Thursday, November 9 on CBS. After winning the Veto, the 25-year old from Omak, Washington cast the sole vote to evict Felicia Cannon. Next he will face off against Bowie Jane and Matt Klotz in the two-part final Hoh competition. The winner of that will decide who the jury votes for as the Season 25 champ and the $750,000 grand prize.

Other all-time Veto legends include Janelle Pierzina (Season 7), Daniele Briones (Season 8), Paul Abrahamian (Season 19) and Kaycee Clark (Season 20), who each won five times. See the full list in order of wins in our gallery above.

Jag also tied Janelle for overall single-season comp victories. With four Head of Household reigns,...

The Big Brother 25 finale is coming up, and along with the grand prize, there will be an America's Favorite Houseguest prize awarded. Numerous iconic players from previous seasons have won the America's Favorite Houseguest prize, including Janelle Pierzina, Jeff Schroeder, and Taylor Hale. Fans can vote for their favorite houseguest on the CBS website, and the voting period ends on the day of the finale. The prize is $50,000.

The Big Brother 25 finale is quickly approaching, and the coveted 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. In Big Brother 24, Taylor Hale made history by being the first player ever to win both the game and the America's Favorite Houseguest prize. The first winner of this prize was legend Janelle Pierzina in Big Brother 7. Jeff Schroeder is the only Big Brother player to win the contest twice,...

We’re getting closer and closer to the “BB25” finale, 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 special honor comes with its own $50,000 award and eternal bragging rights as viewers’ most-loved player of the summer. Julie Chen Moonves will hand over the check during the live finale on November 9, and while it’s still a bit early to cast your official votes at CBS, we want to know which “Big Brother 25” cast member You are rooting for. Vote in our America’s Favorite Houseguest poll below.

See ‘Big Brother’ winners list: All seasons, plus spin-offs

Of note, only 16 of the 17 houseguests are eligible for this unique prize, with Luke Valentine giving up his chance because he was expelled by the producers for using the N-word.

The seven players who were evicted in the...

Big Brother 22 was a disappointing season due to the blatant pre-gaming orchestrated by Daniele Donato, which made the gameplay formulaic and methodical. Daniele's previous appearances on Big Brother in seasons 8 and 13 established her as a strong competitor and a polarizing figure due to her relationship with her father, Dick. Janelle revealed that Daniele was the one responsible for initiating the pre-gaming in Bb 22, which ultimately led to a predictable outcome and a lackluster season.

Big Brother 22 was an All-Stars season meant to be one of the best, but many viewers felt it was a flop due to the blatant pre-gaming revealed to be Bb 8’s Daniele Donato’s doing. Filmed during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, Big Brother 22 was the second edition of All-Stars that the series has run, the first being Big Brother 7 in 2006. The first iteration of Big Brother All-Stars featured houseguests from the first 6 seasons of the series,...

Jag Bains won his third comp and third Veto of “Big Brother 25” this week — and it wasn’t just any old Veto. It was Otev. And with it, he joins the esteemed list of Otev champs. But will he defy the Otev curse and become only the second Otev winner after Cody Calafiore to go on to win the game?

Before Cody, no one had ever won both in the same season. Since Otev made its debut in Season 7 in 2006, it’s been in every installment except Season 10. Here are all the Otev champs:

Season 7: Janelle Pierzina

Season 8: Eric Stein

Season 9: Ryan Quicksall

Season 11: Jeff Schroeder

Season 12: Enzo Palumbo

Season 13: Adam Poch

Season 14: Dan Gheesling

Season 15: Elissa Slater

Season 16: Zach Rance

Season 17: Liz Nolan

Season 18: Michelle Meyer

Season 19: Mark Jansen

Season 20: Tyler Crispen

Season 21: Tommy Bracco...

Michele Fitzgerald became the 14th contestant eliminated from “The Challenge: USA” on Thursday night, following her loss to Cassidy Clark in the arena. In the game “Hot Wheel,” Cassidy was the first to torch all six of her targets and sent the “Survivor 32” champ packing by a score of 6-1. Watch our exclusive video interview with the eliminated contestant above.

“I was so mentally and emotionally checked out at that point,” Michele tells Gold Derby senior editor Denton Davidson. “When you go in you have to have a fire to come back into the game.” Prior to the arena Michele got into a heated fight with Michaela Bradshaw, with whom she clashed all season. “She plays the game super logically and I play really emotionally,” she reveals. “We always wanted the same end goal, but it’s how we got there. She’s out in the sunlight and I play in the shadows.

Tonight on “The Challenge: USA,” tables are turned and alliances scramble to navigate a new power dynamic after an intense challenge in the Croatian ruins, on this episode titled “Revenge Amongst the Ruins” airing Thursday, October 5 on CBS (and available the next day on Paramount+). Tj Lavin hosts.

Among the CBS cast members are three people who previously won their seasons: Michele Fitzgerald (“Survivor: Kaôh Rōng”), Josh Martinez (“Big Brother 19”) and Chris Underwood (“Survivor: Edge of Extinction”). “MTV Challenge” vets are Wes Bergmann, Tori Deal, Johnny “Bananas” Devenanzio, Amanda Garcia, Jonna Mannion and Cory Wharton. How will these six all-stars now fare when competing with CBS reality favorites? In the end, only one man and one woman will emerge victorious, taking home $250,000 each. Follow our live blog below.

See Tyler Crispen (‘The Challenge: USA’) on his ‘garbage’ alliance and who should win ‘Big Brother 25’ [Exclusive Video Interview]

The 11 challengers still fighting for the top prize are Michaela Bradshaw,...

Tyler Crispen became the 13th contestant eliminated from “The Challenge: USA” on Thursday night, following his loss to Chris Underwood in the arena. In the game “Barrel Tag,” each player started by standing on a barrel. They used a second barrel to place in front of themselves, allowing them to move forward. One person was “it” while the other tried to tag their opponent as fast as possible, using the barrels to move forward. Chris tagged Tyler in 1:20 and Tyler tagged Chris in 1:52.Watch our exclusive video interview with the eliminated contestant above.

Despite being sent home, Tyler says, “I was happy to not be part of another three-hour elimination,” referring to his previous arena battle with Monte Taylor. “I was a part of the longest one and the shortest one. As bummed as I was to be in it, I was happy it was over quick.”

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The Challenge: USA Season 2 was not a good time to be Big Brother. Sure, there are still two players who come from that show, but Faysal Shafaat and Josh Martinez are also allied with the vets, due to their time on the MTV side of the franchise. And in the latest episode, it was Tyler Crispen who was eliminated, after being voted in (by Michaela Bradshaw and Cory Wharton) then facing off against Chris Underwood in the arena in Barrel Tag. Here, Tyler talks his strategy, campaigning to go into elimination to protect Alyssa Snider earlier this season, and more. With those times, that was the fastest elimination this season, right? Tyler Crispen: Yeah, I think I was a part of the longest elimination so far and the shortest. That was a quick one. Do you think there’s anything you could’ve done differently ...

Tonight on “The Challenge: USA,” challengers must navigate a slippery situation when they battle it out in a physical wrestling match, on this episode titled “Slippery Business” airing Thursday, September 28 on CBS (and available the next day on Paramount+).

Among the CBS cast members are three people who previously won their seasons: Michele Fitzgerald (“Survivor: Kaôh Rōng”), Josh Martinez (“Big Brother 19”) and Chris Underwood (“Survivor: Edge of Extinction”). “MTV Challenge” vets are Wes Bergmann, Tori Deal, Johnny “Bananas” Devenanzio, Amanda Garcia, Jonna Mannion and Cory Wharton. How will these six all-stars now fare when competing with CBS reality favorites? In the end, only one man and one woman will emerge victorious, taking home $250,000 each. Follow our live blog below.

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The latest elimination and going home was “definitely bittersweet” for one of the two Challenge: USA players sent home. It was a double elimination week, so along with Wes Bergmann retiring from The Challenge after his loss to Chris Underwood, Alyssa Snider exited after facing off against Cassidy Clark in the arena. Emotions were running high with those two departures, so TV Insider caught up with Alyssa to take us inside that, find out where she and Tyler Crispen stand, and more. Talk about that elimination. Is there anything you think you could have done differently? Alyssa Snider: It was so hard and scary. Being harnessed 30 feet in the air and having to street fight my way out of there is just so not my personality. I remember being up there and — you could even hear me — saying the whole time, “Just keep swimming. You got it. Just keep going.

Big Brother winner Kaycee Clark and Nany Gonzalez are engaged after meeting on The Challenge. Their relationship has blossomed over the past two years. Nany surprised Kaycee with a beach proposal, capturing the heartfelt moment on Instagram. The couple is excited for their future together. Nany expressed her gratitude for their chance encounter, recognizing Kaycee as someone special since the day they met. Their love story is unexpected and cherished.

Big Brother winner Kaycee Clark and Nany Gonzalez originally met during their time on The Challenge, but they're hoping their lives together are anything but a challenge after announcing that they're engaged. Kaycee is known for beating out fellow Challenge alum Tyler Crispen on Big Brother 20, as well as her appearances in several seasons of MTV's The Challenge, where she met Nany Gonzalez in 2019. Nany, who first appeared on The Real World: Las Vegas in 2011, has competed in 12 seasons...

Tonight on “The Challenge: USA,” as the individual game heats up, “Challenge” vet Tori tries to cool things down with her showmance, and Michaela sets her sights on a fellow “Survivor” player who could be a threat to her game, on this episode titled “Enemy of the State” airing Thursday, Septemper 14 on the CBS.

Among the cast members are three people who previously won their seasons: Michele Fitzgerald (“Survivor: Kaôh Rōng”), Josh Martinez (“Big Brother 19”) and Chris Underwood (“Survivor: Edge of Extinction”). “MTV Challenge” vets are Wes Bergmann, Tori Deal, Johnny “Bananas” Devenanzio, Amanda Garcia, Jonna Mannion and Cory Wharton. How will these six all-stars now fare when competing with CBS reality favorites? In the end, only one man and one woman will emerge victorious, taking home $250,000 each. Follow our live blog and see the current team breakdowns below.

See Monte Taylor (‘The Challenge: USA’) on his 3-hour arena battle...

The eighth episode of The Challenge: USA Season 2, titled "Independence Day," saw Big Brother alum Monte Taylor leave the competition after a "grueling" face-off against his close friend Tyler Crispen. Following his elimination, the fitness coach opened up about suffering from an abysmal injury — which happened during his stay in the show — that hugely affected his performance. The injury, however, was not televised.

The Challenge loves to pit friends against one another in an elimination, and that’s exactly what happened in the arena on USA in Season 2 Episode 8, “Independence Day.” Johnny “Bananas” DeVenanzio and Tori Deal won the first daily with the players competing as individuals, they nominated couple Tyler Crispen and Alyssa Snider for elimination. Wanting to protect Alyssa, Tyler campaigned for it to be a guys’ elimination, which ultimately led to the hopper tossing out a ball for his close friend Monte Taylor. The two faced off in Too Cool for Spool: They were strapped to giant spools and had to race to a stack of balls and recreate the pyramid on top of spool. But as they moved, the spool would spin, causing the pyramid to fall over. About three hours later, Tyler won. Here, Monte takes us inside that elimination, shares what wasn’t shown this season, and talks Big Brother vs.

Tonight on “The Challenge: USA,” the challengers’ strategies shift after host Tj Lavin announces that the team competition has concluded and they enter the individual phase of the game. This episode titled “Independence Day” airs Thursday, September 7 on the CBS (streaming on Paramount+).

See Dusty Harris (‘The Challenge: USA’) on facing off with Wes in the arena and blowing up on Tiffany: ‘It wasn’t a good look for me’ [Exclusive Video Interview]

Among the cast members are three people who previously won their seasons: Michelle Fitzgerald (“Survivor: Kaôh Rōng”), Josh Martinez (“Big Brother 19”) and Chris Underwood (“Survivor: Edge of Extinction”). “MTV Challenge” vets are Wes Bergmann, Tori Deal, Johnny “Bananas” Devenanzio, Amanda Garcia, Jonna Mannion and Cory Wharton. How will these six all-stars now fare when competing with CBS reality favorites? In the end, only one man and one woman will emerge victorious, taking home $250,000 each. Follow our live blog and see the current team breakdowns below.

The Big Brother Tiny Veto competition, where houseguests stack tiny cans with giant tweezers, has become a fan-favorite game with iconic winners. Da'Vonne Rogers was the first Black woman in 12 seasons to win the Power of Veto during Big Brother 22's Tiny Veto competition. Alyssa Lopez's underdog win in the Tiny Veto competition during Big Brother 23 threw a wrench in The Cookout alliance's plans.

The Big Brother Tiny Veto competition was introduced in 2020 during the second all-stars season, and has become a classic fan-favorite game, with several iconic winners. During the Tiny Veto competition, the houseguests must stack tiny objects in a pyramid using only a pair of giant tweezers. If the objects fall, the contestants can pick them up with the tweezers and try again. Whichever competitor finishes their pyramid first wins.

During Big Brother 24, the Tiny Veto competition was played as a Head of Household (Hoh) competition instead of a veto contest.

Tonight on “The Challenge: USA,”a pair of “Challenge” vets play cupid as romance blossoms for a couple of former “Big Brother” houseguests. Host Tj Lavin makes a shocking announcement that impacts the game for the remainder of the season on this episode titled “Give Me Liberty, or Give Me Love” airing Thursday, August 31 on the CBS (streaming on Paramount+).

See Dusty Harris (‘The Challenge: USA’) on facing off with Wes in the arena and blowing up on Tiffany: ‘It wasn’t a good look for me’ [Exclusive Video Interview]

Among the cast members are three people who previously won their seasons: Michelle Fitzgerald (“Survivor: Kaôh Rōng”), Josh Martinez (“Big Brother 19”) and Chris Underwood (“Survivor: Edge of Extinction”). “MTV Challenge” vets are Wes Bergmann, Tori Deal, Johnny “Bananas” Devenanzio, Amanda Garcia, Jonna Mannion and Cory Wharton. How will these six all-stars now fare when competing with CBS reality favorites? In the end, only...

Tonight on “The Challenge: USA,” things get heated between two rookie players, and the competitors brace themselves for host Tj Lavin’s favorite challenge of the season: trivia. This episode titled “A Really Good-Looking Underdog” airs Sunday, August 27 on the CBS (streaming on Paramount+).

See Alyssa Lopez (‘The Challenge: USA’) on going home ‘over a little hat trick’: ‘There’s nothing else I could have done’ [Exclusive Video Interview]

Among the cast members are three people who previously won their seasons: Michelle Fitzgerald (“Survivor: Kaôh Rōng”), Josh Martinez (“Big Brother 19”) and Chris Underwood (“Survivor: Edge of Extinction”). “MTV Challenge” vets are Wes Bergmann, Tori Deal, Johnny “Bananas” Devenanzio, Amanda Garcia, Jonna Mannion and Cory Wharton. How will these six all-stars now fare when competing with CBS reality favorites? In the end, only one man and one woman will emerge victorious, taking home $250,000 each. Follow our live blog and see the current team breakdowns below.

Tonight on “The Challenge: USA,” the vets come up with a plan to take advantage of a growing rift among the rookies, resulting in one of the most shocking hopper results of the season. The episode titled “Operation Hat Trick” airs Thursday, August 24 on CBS (streaming on Paramount+). Tj Lavin is the host.

See Luis Colón (‘The Challenge: USA’) reveals how Josh Martinez and Dusty Harris betrayed him [Exclusive Video Interview]

Among the cast members are three people who previously won their seasons: Michelle Fitzgerald (“Survivor: Kaôh Rōng”), Josh Martinez (“Big Brother 19”) and Chris Underwood (“Survivor: Edge of Extinction”). “MTV Challenge” vets are Wes Bergmann, Tori Deal, Johnny “Bananas” Devenanzio, Amanda Garcia, Jonna Mannion and Cory Wharton. How will these six all-stars now fare when competing with CBS reality favorites? In the end, only one man and one woman will emerge victorious, taking home $250,000 each. Follow our live blog and see the current team breakdowns below.