Big Brother recap: Season 18, Episode 33

Corey goes for a billion Is Nicole a secret genius? I have been entirely immune to her questionable charms for two seasons now. But a big week is a big week, and this is a big week. Credit: CBS She nominates Big Meech and Beardo Paul, putting her two most obvious enemies up on the block. Little does half the house realize that Paul is now her ally: A finalfinal(final?)...

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 489 words · Wendy Collier

Big Brother recap: The Power of Friendship

Two goodBig Brotherplayers, two major blindspots: Cody trusted too much and Vanessa overplayed her hand. I initially pegged Paulie as a goonier version of Cody, a blonde Player-2-in-Double-Dragonclone of his brother. But now hes Head of Household, and hes revealing a savvy side. Credit: CBS Conversely, theres Tiffany. Nominated by the Roadkill winner, Tiffany goes paranoid. She ascends to the HOH room and begs Paulie for the truth. Is someone gunning for her?...

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 506 words · Tina Daniels

Big Brother recap: Ties That Bribe

Hotter take: Shes right up until the final moments of the eviction, at least! Or, at least, he assumes its still on. As if Nicole and Corey were interesting enough to change the game that much, though. The blood bond is only tied when Corey makes an offering with his #BBBribe. You just know someone like Paulie would have let it go to waste than be charitable.) She launches after Victor and Paul, then moves her classic crosshairs to Nicole....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 80 words · John Allen

Big Brother recap: You Don't Want an Eight Pack

As one houseguest leaves, the season’s largest alliance begins to crumble Rome. Taylor Swift and Calvin Harris. All empires eventually fall. Credit: CBS So its no big surpriseBig Brothers first large-scale alliance of the season is beginning to crumble. Fedora Tiffany, the Eight Pack has lost steam. Victors not out yet, though. He dials into Natalie and James because theyre on Team Unicorn. Unfortunately, the team system has literally never mattered, so thats a sad time for ol Vic....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 287 words · John Ramirez

Big Brother recap: You know nothing, Budget Jon Snow

In the wake of Jozea’s downfall, the new players work to find their footing Look up. Look at the heavens, yall. Do you see it? Credit: CBS Jozea isnt up there. Do you know why? Because he was a false prophet. After our first eviction, Jozea the self-proclaimed messiah is done. But lets not make assumptions lets just focus on whats going on now. The last time we saw our babies, they were fighting for immunity....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 335 words · Kevin Diaz Jr.

Big Brother season 18 premiere recap: Surprise mystery houseguests return to shake things up

Last season was, in a word, exhausting. It was a lot to process, but weve had nearly nine months to let it all settle. Join me in letting it go. Credit: CBS Oh, and dont you fret the unexpected twists are abound! Three in the first night alone, in fact. Some are easy to spot through spoilers, or as Bronte might say, math. But lets not focus on the past or even math lets focus on our 12 houseguests!...

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 515 words · Lisa Sullivan

Big Brother season 18: Julie Chen reveals who she's rooting for

Each week Big Brother host Julie Chen answers a few burning questions about the events in the house. ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: What do you think about Franks style of play? JULIE CHEN:Franks play is very heavy-handed and arrogant, minus the charm and wit of Dr. Will. Credit: Bill Inoshita/CBS Frank has only managed to get Bridgette under his spell. Dr. Will had the whole house. In reality hes a competitive beast....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 210 words · Maurice Montoya

Big Brother: Bold and the Beautiful guest appearances revealed

A trio of recentBig Brother houseguests are hoping to scare up some new viewers forThe Bold and the Beautiful. The trio got to dress up in their silly best for the shows Oct. 30 Halloween episode. They are playing guests at the Forrester Creations Halloween party, though there are lots of references toBB. Credit: Sonja Flemming/CBS It has become a tradition at CBS to allowBBcontestants to make cames on their sudsers....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 92 words · Michael White

Big Brother: Bridgette reveals how she really feels about Frank

We caught Bridgette Dunning, 24, before she heads off to the jury house. What were you saying was messed up before you walked out of the house? What made you think you were safe and Michelle was toast? Credit: Sonja Flemming/CBS I thought my rallied group of no names had my back. Why do you think Paulie is more of a threat than returning players like James and Nicole? Paulie has won a ton of competitions....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 174 words · Corey Thompson

Big Brother: Bronte reflects on season 18 exit

ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: Did you see the eviction coming? I should have gone with my gut feeling and campaigned. What do you think was your downfall? Credit: Johnny Vy/CBS My downfall was not talking game with every member of the house. I needed to use a calculator and get my numbers straight. Why did you get teary-eyed when you revealed your occupation to the other gals? You were never snooty in the house, but is there anything you regret?...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 159 words · Jill Harrington

Big Brother: Eliminated contestant calls being the first one out 'devastating'

We caught up with Glenn to get his thoughts on being first one out. ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: Youre a super fan of the show. How hard is it to be eliminated first? Credit: Bill Inoshita/CBS GLENN GARCIA:Devastating. It was something I didnt expect and something that will haunt me for a long time. I have plenty of game left in me. If it wasnt for that team concept… that was my demise because I wasnt voted out....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 228 words · Martin Hill

Big Brother: Eliminated player Jozea Flores still thinks he can win

Jozea Flores called himself the house messiah until his fellow houseguests anointed him as the latest evictee Thursday. ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: You entered the house feeling very confident. What got you to that place so quickly? Credit: Bill Inoshita/CBS First impressions of the other houseguests? Theres only air and water. It was a wonderful day. My first impressions of the other houseguests were oddly strange. I felt that some were mediocre, and some had swag....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 264 words · Clifford Jimenez

Big Brother: Julie Chen answers our burning questions

The Chenbot is activated! ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: You called Jozea out for calling himself the messiah before becoming the first evictee of BB18. Is there a part of you that likes to watch the evicted houseguests squirm in their chair? Credit: Bill Inoshita/CBS; Johnny Vy/CBS JULIE CHEN:I dont like to see them squirm. Do you have an early favorite in the game? I like DaVonne a lot. I liked her last year....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 138 words · Brandy Juarez