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Click Here to Help Support the Site This archive of daily coverage from Big Brother 16 contains links and images that may no longer work. Can't wait for tonight? Get a quick Big Brother fix when the Julie Chen and the girls of The Talk play a day of Big Brother. http://m1h.us/lD Here's a new houseguest swimsuit gallery. ![]() Spoiler Alert: The new houseguests will be divided in to two groups of eight. Only eight houseguests will move into the Big Brother House on tomorrow's June 25th premiere and then the first HoH competition will be held. The following night, the second group of eight will move in to the Big Brother house and will compete in their own HoH competition. Amber, Cody, Devin, Donny, Frankie, Joey, Nicole, and Paola, will be the first houseguests entering the house and competing in the first HoH competition. ![]() Photo credit: CBS via Zap2it.com Sneak peak From the first HoH Competition ![]() Click Image For More Pictures!
Rumors Persist! [June 8 2014] With only 17 days before the start of Big Brother 16, rumors about possible twists and themes continue to run rampant across the internet. The belief that BB16 is going to be a "blood" season with some former HGs and their relatives, mixed with newbies continues to be prevalent. Rachel Reilly-Villegas and her sister Elissa Slater are still rumored to be in the BB16 cast. To contradict the rumor, another site is claiming that there was a press day on Friday, and Rachel was a host to the media. We'll know the facts about this soon when Julie gives the ladies of The Talk a tour of the house and the press day pictures and interviews come out. A newer rumor is that on the first night Big Brother will call each HG into the DR where they’ll be paired with another HG. They'll be teamed-up by random draw for the duration of the game. Each pair will be told they're the only pair, and they must keep their partnership secret. If the partners make it to the end together, they’ll the prize money will increase, maybe even double. Don't forget to order the Live Feeds Now to receive the Early Bird Discount. New Season of Big Brother Will Air in HD! [June 5 2014] The new season of Big Brother, which premieres on June 25, will finally be broadcast in high definition. Big Brother was the only regularly scheduled primetime program still shown in standard definition. The hold-up for the change likely had to do with how the show is shot. “It’s not just about swapping out cameras,” co-executive producer Rich Meehan told Vulture. “Everything had to be changed … and we couldn’t do anything that would jeopardize production of the series.”
Changes to the show’s production infrastructure needed to make the leap were so complex, they had to be rolled out in waves. A new digital post-production system needed to be built, installed, and tested. Per Grodner, “14 miles of HD cables” had to replace the old wiring that had run through the house. And finally, in the last phase of the remodel, new cameras had to be installed and made to work with the new digital central nervous system of the house. “We only had six months at a time to do [the changes],” says Brother engineering-operations supervisor David Crivelli. “We had to do a heart transplant,” even as the “patient” — the Big Brother broadcasts each summer — continued to pump out new episodes. CBS also points out that there will now be 76 HD cameras and more than 100 microphones. The additional cameras this season will double the backyard coverage for viewers. Big Brother Winner Dick Donato to Appear on Couples Therapy Season 5 [May 30, 2014] by Carson Blackwelder @ wetpaint.com After competing twice on Big Brother, Dick “Evil Dick” Donato is going to take his wacky personality to another reality show. The Season 8 winner will be appearing on Season 5 of VH1’s hit series Couples Therapy when it premieres on September 10, 2014. Dick and his girlfriend, Stephanie Rogness-Fischer, will be seeking relationship advice from Dr. Jenn Berman during three weeks of intense therapy sessions. -Read More - New Live Feed Viewer Powers [May 30, 2014] This year the Big Brother live feed subscribers extra power over the fans who only watch on TV. As before, you'll get desktop, tablet, and mobile device, and 24/7 access, which comes with with an asterisk that says, "To preserve the integrity of Big Brother, the feeds may be edited, delayed and/or blacked out on occasion at CBS' sole discretion. But in return, we'll now get bonus features including online votes that will effect the houseguests and possibly the game. Of course CBS is hoping that this will increase subscriptions to the live feeds, but it's also long overdue reward for us hardcore fans, because we are the ones that really know what's going on in the house. Subscribers will also be able to "Flashback" it's like a live feed DVR that allows you to rewind to any day, hour, minute, and camera view to see what happened and watch as many times as you want. Click Here to Order the Live Feeds and Get an Early Bird Discount. Give out this link to your friends: http://m1h.us/bb16 Another Season of Coaches? [May 28, 2014] The Canadian web site, The Nilsen Report, wrote that there's a rumor going around BB newsgroups that BB producers are looking for four former BB stars to act as coaches to the HGs in BB16. "So far, only two unnamed past winners have basically shown great interest to reappear pending negotiations on certain “perks” that they are requesting. One such winner was last seen on ‘The Amazing Race’ not too long ago, and the other has a scheduling conflict with his college which may (or may not) be cleared in time before the June 25th premier."
The Nilsen Report reminds readers, "Reposted from a BB newsgroup. As usual,
take with a grain of salt until substantiated."
Big Brother 16's Frank Eudy
and father, former wrestler, Sid 'Vicious' Eudy [Click to
Enlarge] Before the start of BB14, there were a series of tweets from someone purporting to work at CBS, calling himself "The Corner Office." About half of what was reported was true and were genuine scoops, the rest, not so accurate. So for a brief period the lights were back on in the corner office, or at least that's what we're being led to believe... So here goes, RUMOR #1: The prevailing rumor is that former HGs will be
teamed up with family members, like they did on Survivor.
There could be some truth to bringing back some former HGs as the casting deadline was moved back last month, which could indicate that CBS wasn't happy the cast, which is what happened in BB14, and CBS told the Big Brother producers to add some familiar faces to the cast. One name on the list that looks unlikely to me is Aaryn. I believe the CBS was pleased with the ratings brought last season's controversy, but if seems doubtful that Aaryn would want to return after the beating her reputation from last summer's appearance. RUMOR #2: "House of Winners" This sounds like a great idea, except it can't be done. First, as amazing as Eddie McGee is, I doubt he could compete in the new physical challenges that were added to the game after his win. Dr. Will Kirby says he's done with reality TV, he says enjoyed it, but "has moved on." BB4 winner, Jun Song now lives in Belgium. Evel Dick moved to Ireland, and BB9 winner, Adam Jasinski, is doing time for selling drugs. Mike "Boogie" Malin loves the game and may need money, but I think it would take a LOT of money to get him back. BTW: Evel Dick tweeted the disturbing picture shown at left, saying he didn't know how he got that way. RUMOR #2: Big Brother All-Stars. This rumor comes around every season, and might have been bolstered this year by the CBS have a poll on the BB page asking if you'd want an All-Star season. BTW, 48% said they'd tune in for that, which surprised me, I always want fresh HGs. And while I'm spouting off my opinions, why is it that they can use the
same casting director for BB Canada and two seasons in a row BB
Canada had good casts, and BB USA hasn't had a good house full of HGs in
years? They say there's something like 25,000 that try out for Big
Brother, and they can't find 14 that we'd want to watch? ![]() ![]() I don’t know if there will be any life vests on this season of The Amazing Race, but if so, floaters better grab them. That’s because reality royalty returns tonight when husband-and-wife team Brendon Villegas and Rachel Reilly take their second tour on The Amazing Race when season 24 of the reality show premieres on CBS. But how does racing around the world at breakneck speed compare with backstabbing house guests in the backyard on the show that first made Brenchel famous, Big Brother? We asked the couple when they called into Entertainment Weekly Radio (SiriusXM, channel 105). - Read More - Big Brother 16 Casting Open Calls Posted February 16, 2014 Robyn Kass's web site (she's the Big Brother casting director), bigbrothercasting.tv has started to post dates and locations for open auditions for Big Brother 16. So far there are two locations: HENDERSON, NV Be sure keeping checking her site for dates and locations. Want some tips on what she's looking for, check out this video, featuring Big Brother 16 an All-Stars Season? February 13, 2014 According to multiple reports, Big Brother 16 will NOT be an All-Star edition. These "reports" on other web sites are not based on any official word from CBS, just an assumption that since Robyn Kass is auditioning new houseguests, there will not be any former HGs in the house. The assumption is very plausible as in the last few seasons there were very few "stars" that the viewers would want to see again, and favorites from early seasons, like Dr. Will have moved on. However, the final decision is made by CBS, and after BB14 was cast, CBS felt the cast needed for be fortified with some former "Stars." Last season had very good ratings despite (or perhaps because of) all the controversy, so you never know what they're doing until the show begins. This season's theme could be: "Boobs, Bigots and Bedlam." 'Big Brother’ GinaMarie tweets ‘it just hurts’ over Nick Uhas YouTube video February 12, 2014, by Cindy Adams, Tabloid Headlines @ Examiner.com Even though “Big Brother 15” ended months ago, the drama continues between former housemates. On Feb. 11, 2014, GinaMarie Zimmerman, who was the second-place winner on the CBS reality show, tweeted her feelings were hurt after viewing a Reality TV Awards YouTube video that appears to be mocking her adoration of ex-fellow house guest, Nick Uhas, who also appears in the clip. On Tuesday, GinaMarie tweeted, “i don’t understand some people. I mean u care about some1 so much, they just s*** on u, laugh & make fun of how u feel, its just makes me sick.”
Are you ready for the adventure of a lifetime? If so, follow the steps below:Step 1 - Make a video. Step 2 - Save a current picture of yourself, and video to your computer, so they are ready when you apply online. Step 3 - Completely fill out the online application and upload your video and picture. Step 4 - They'll email you if we want to move forward in the casting process with you. For a complete list of Eligibility Requirements. Helpful Hints:Robyn offers some helpful tips when auditioning:
The submission deadline is TBD. Please check the "Open Call" page to see if there is an Open Call Casting in a city near you. If you are technically challenged, this is the way to go! These are reviewed as they are received and considered for the season that they are casting at the time. ![]() No information is available about the cause of death or when exactly Aaryn Gries lost her father. Aaryn stirred up a lot of controversy, which she apologized for, but during Aaryn's stay in the Big Brother House she often spoke of the love and respect she has for her father, Fans have been very quick to send their love to the Big Brother 15 houseguest in the wake of her father's death. Despite all of the drama that surrounded Aaryn Gries during her season, it must be consoling to her to know she has so many fans showing her love and support in this difficult time. ![]() Fans of Big Brother watched Amanda and McCrae fall in love last season, but nobody ever thought this relationship would work. Somehow they were able to make it last for over six months, but now things are over. On February 1, Amanda went to her Twitter to share the news with fans. Here is what she had to say, "After a lot of thought and discussion, McCrae and I have decided that it's in both of our best interest to continue our relationship as friends. There is no ill will, he is a very important part of my life, and I will always love him, and what we shared. Thank you for respecting our decision." - Read More - ![]() I guess if you were a HouseGuest on Big Brother 15, in order to have proof you were on it and remember it forever you have to get a tattoo? As I posted before, which can be seen by clicking here, McCrae Olson, Judd Daugherty and Jeremy McGuire got tattoos together to remember their time on Big Brother 2013. Now we have Big Brother 15 winner Andy Herren following suit and getting a key tattoo to remember his victory. - Read More - - Read More -
![]() Big Brother HGs Come Together For ‘Toys For Tots’ By: Matthew Boyer @ bigbrothernetwork.com on December 9, 2013 This past weekend former Big Brother Houseguests came together for the Toys For Tots charity to help raise attention for the organization’s efforts to collect donations and toys for Christmas. The organization is run by the US Marine Corps Reserve, founded in 1947, and distributes toys to children who might otherwise face a giftless Christmas. So yeah, they’re pretty great and we think these HGs are too for doing this. There were a lot of familiar Big Brother faces who traveled to the event this weekend including Elissa Slater, Judd Daugherty, Jessie Kowalski, Kara Monaco, Joe Arvin, Shane Meaney, Adam Poch, Michelle Costa, and Michael “Cowboy” Ellis. - Read More - 'Big Brother' Jeff and Jordan update: Time together in Chicago just ahead By Stacy Carey @ examiner.com December 8, 2013 Fans of “Big Brother” still love Jeff and Jordan and love to see updates on how the two are doing. On Dec. 8 Jordan Lloyd shared a photo on Instagram http://web.stagram.com/p/606752172292829868_292363451 that has fans smiling. What is the latest with Jordan and long-time beau Jeff Schroeder? - Read More - Big Brother 15: McCrae Chops The Mop Top – See His New Look [Photos] By: Matthew Boyer @ bigbrothernetwork.com on December 4, 2013 It’s hard to imagine McCrae Olson without his scruffy, signature look and his Big Brother fans can rest easy that even after he took a pair of scissors to his shaggy top this weekend but managed keep most of his locks intact. Mostly. Out on his holiday vacation with Amanda Zuckerman, yes they are still together, McCrae put his hair in a ponytail, grabbed the scissors, and, despite the protests, cut away. - Read More - Big Brother HGs Share Thanksgiving 2013 Pictures By: Matthew Boyer @ bigbrothernetwork.com on December 2, 2013 Judd was relaxing with his family, Helen showed off some fun T-day costumes with her boys, and even Jordan had some company waiting for the turkey to finish cooking. Then you’ve also got Jessie relaxing after a feast, Candice out at the National American Miss Pageant in California, and Aaryn enjoying a drink with her Thanksgiving. Even McCranda got together for the holiday on a vacation trip with her big family. - Read More - And There more at Big Brother Access
In addition to the picture, Miss Cleo posted a YouTube video showing Brendon performing some kind of bartending stunt that could have been an Amazing Race "Roadblock."
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GinaMarie Zimmerman and Nick Uhas of 'Big Brother 15': The Monster Truck Rally Date Hits YouTube October 26, 2013 Fans of Big Brother 15 had been anxiously waiting to see footage of GinaMarie Zimmerman and Nick Uhas' monster truck rally date, and now it's out there. Nick shared the footage via his YouKnowYouTube show, and GinaMarie's fans loved it. Amanda Zuckerman of 'Big Brother 15' Gives Fundraising Update: Over $550 Raised for Baby Tilly October 25, 2013 Amanda Zuckerman of Big Brother 15 has thrown herself into a big project this week, and it seems to be going quite well. The BB15 star has been auctioning off a lot of items on eBay, and in turn she's also raising quite a bit of money to donate to the "Pray for Tilly" effort. On Thursday, she shared an update on just how well it's going. See Amanda's eBay Items Aaryn Gries of 'Big Brother 15' Dishes Details on New Boyfriend October 21, 2013 Aaryn Gries of Big Brother 15 has a new boyfriend, and now she's sharing a few tidbits on her Instagram page. What's the scoop on her new beau? GinaMarie Zimmerman of 'Big Brother 15' Hits Breast Cancer Walk October 21, 2013 GinaMarie Zimmerman of Big Brother 15 was all about pink Sunday as she did a charity event. She shared some pictures and video via her social media pages, and it looks like she had a great time. Amanda Zuckerman and McCrae Olson of 'Big Brother 15': 'Finally' A Day to Relax October 21, 2013 Amanda Zuckerman and McCrae Olson of Big Brother 15 have been staying quite busy since the show's finale. Monday, apparently, is finally a quiet day where they two can relax. At least it seems that's the plan so far according to Amanda's Twitter page. ‘Big Brother 15’ David tweets he didn’t know ‘so many gay people’ live in LA October 20, 2013 The first house guest to get evicted from Big Brother 15, David Girton, took to his Twitter page to post some controversial messages. Although David Girton was voted out week one of “Big Brother 15,” he remained memorable due to his thick, coifed hair and for being typecast as the dumb blonde surfer dude. After tweeting a number of homophobic slanted messages on Oct. 19 and 20, some Twitter users believe his portrayal on the reality show may not be far afield from his actual persona.
Florida Panthers Host NHL’s First Gay Day, Also Bigoted “Big Brother” Contestant Amanda Zuckerman October 20, 2013 by Dan Avery @ newnownext.com The Florida Panthers became the National Hockey League’s first franchise to sponsor an LGBT night tonight, but the night was on thin ice when it turned out Big Brother cast member Amanda Zuckerman, notorious for her homophobic and racist comments, was also invited to the event at BBT& Center. GinaMarie Zimmerman of 'Big Brother 15': Missing Her 'Haas' Nick Uhas October 20, 2013 The adoration GinaMarie Zimmerman has for fellow Big Brother 15 houseguest Nick Uhas certainly hasn't dimmed a bit since the finale aired. While the two may be in separate parts of the country right now, GinaMarie isn't shy about sharing her feelings about Nick via her social media pages. Aaryn Gries of 'Big Brother 15': 'Kidnapped' By Bachelor Party for Wild Party Night October 20, 2013 Aaryn Gries of Big Brother 15 definitely isn't letting any criticism from fans of the show bring her down or keep her from living her life. While she still gets plenty of flack from BB15 fans, she clearly has many who love her. Friday night, it seems, that group included a group of guys out for a bachelor party who "kidnapped" her for the evening. Aaryn Gries of 'Big Brother 15' Settles on Halloween Costume Plan: 'Sexy Cinderella' October 18, 2013 Aaryn Gries of Big Brother 15 seems to fancy herself as being something of a princess, and she's embracing that for Halloween it seems. Gries has been chatting with fans on her social media pages about costume ideas, and she seems excited to have settled on a plan.
LOS ANGELES (CBSLA.com) — Reality stars from CBS’ “Big Brother,” “Survivor” and “The Amazing Race” will guest star on the soap opera “The Bold and the Beautiful” beginning Thursday, October 24. Reality stars taking part include “Big Brother” houseguests Howard Overby, Jeff Schroeder, Rachel Reilly, Brendon Villegas and Elissa Slater as well as “Survivor” contestant Malcolm Freberg. Villegas, Reilly and Schroeder have also been contestants on “Amazing Race.” Villegas, Schroeder, Freberg and Reilly previously made appearances on “B&B.” The five “Big Brother” houseguests will appear in scenes in the soap’s Bikini Bar with series regulars Kim Matula (Hope) and Darin Brooks (Wyatt) on Oct. 24 and 25. Reilly and Slater will also appear on Oct. 30 and 31 in the Forrester Boutique. The soap, which debuted in March 1987, is set in Los Angeles and the world of high fashion. ![]() ![]() For those of you that expected a new casting director, get over it-- Apparently CBS has no intention of changing the lynch-pin in the machine that brought in such impressive ratings for BB15. Robyn Kass has been casting Big Brother since 2002, and last year she took on the added responsibility of casting Big Brother Canada. Robyn Kass announced on Twitter that open call casting event information would not be released until March of next year. However, hopefuls can go ahead and start applying online right now. So get to work future HGs! Make those audition videos, mail in those applications! ‘Big Brother 15’ Nick leaves GinaMarie, walks out of Chaunce Hayden interview October 13, 2013 by staff @ Examiner.com The Chaunce Hayden interview with “Big Brother 15” house guests GinaMarie Zimmerman and Nick Uhas was hyped big time last week when Big Brother Spice reported that during the sit down Nick “stormed out of the interview” and GinaMarie began to cry. ![]() Lots of Headlines: Stacy Carey of celebs.gather.com has been very busy keeping up with the cast of BB15. Stacy has been writing multiple dispatches each day. Here is a recent sampling: Aaryn Gries of 'Big Brother 15' Confirms She's Not Dating Judd, Has New Boyfriend October 17, 2013 There were quite a few Big Brother 15 fans who hoped Aaryn Gries and Judd Daugherty would explore a romance after the show, but it looks like any chance of that is done and over. Aaryn had played coy about it for a bit on Twitter, but now she's confirmed she's got a new boyfriend and she's not dating Judd.
Andy Herren of 'Big Brother 15': 'Portrayal' of Him During Season
'Troubling' October 17, 2013 Andy Herren won Big Brother 15 this
past season, but the win didn't come without a lot of criticism from
viewers. The BB15 winner jokes around about it all a lot on Twitter, and one
of his latest posts is fairly comical. While he still surely rubs many the
wrong way, he definitely has won over a lot of viewers with his schtick as
well.
Amanda Zuckerman of 'Big Brother 15': Relaxing Pool Time With 'Spider
Monkey' McCrae Olson Ahead October 17, 2013 Amanda Zuckerman of
Big Brother 15 loves to tease her boyfriend McCrae Olson, and he seems
to embrace it. After a lot of time traveling via the car over the past
couple of weeks, it seems the two are planning a low-key day. That is, if
McCrae will get up and get himself moved from the bed to the pool lounge
chair.
Amanda Zuckerman Teases McCrae Olson of 'Big Brother 15': Snores Like an Old Fat Man October 16, 2013 Amanda Zuckerman and McCrae Olson of Big Brother 2013 have been together nearly nonstop since the show ended. This week they traveled up to Knoxville to do an event with Judd Daugherty and Jeremy McGuire, and it seems all the travel time is making Zuckerman a bit stir-crazy. Of course she shared all her thoughts on Twitter as they drove, giving fans a few laughs when it came to teasing her man.
GinaMarie Zimmerman of 'Big Brother 15' Makes a Big Purchase October
16, 2013 Big Brother 15 fans who had been curious to see what GinaMarie
Zimmerman would do with her winnings now have at least a partial answer. The
controversial star shared a photo on Twitter of a big purchase she just
made, and she definitely got fans of the show buzzing. Zimmerman tweeted,
"My first new car I ever owned :)))) dreams do come true. Always think
positive... Hi Haters :) Bounce..."
Elissa Slater of 'Big Brother 15' Teaches Nick Uhas Yoga Moves:
Houseguests Reunite for YKYT Effort Aaryn Gries of 'Big Brother 15' Gets Snarky About Elissa Slater October 16, 2013 Aaryn Gries of Big Brother 15 is posting quite frequently Twitter and Instagram, and she definitely doesn't hide her point of view. What's her latest topic that has people buzzing? She decided that she simply couldn't resist taking some digs at fellow houseguest Elissa Slater.
Amanda Zuckerman of 'Big Brother 15' Holds Court as McCrae, Judd,
Jeremy Get Tattoos October 15, 2013 Amanda Zuckerman and McCrae
Olson of Big Brother 15 are still very much together, having barely
spent a moment apart since the show ended. The past few days they have been
with a couple of additional BB15 alums, fan favorite Judd Daugherty along
with Jeremy McGuire. What were they up to Monday? It seems the guys decided
they would all get somewhat matching tattoos and Amanda was documenting it
all for fans.
'Big Brother 15' Star Aaryn Gries: Counting Down to Her Marine's Return October 15, 2013 Aaryn Gries of Big Brother 15 may have connected with a couple of guys in the house over the summer, but now she seems to have her focus on someone else. She's counting down the days until a special Marine returns, but is this about romance? Her followers definitely are feeling a bit confused. 'Big Brother 15' Loser Amanda Zuckerman Calls Andy Herren an 'Idiot' by Linda Shaw October 15, 2013 Big Brother 15 star Amanda Zuckerman seems to have gotten into a heated Twitter spat with the winner of the season Andy Herren. Well, not with him, exactly, but with his Twitter handle. Amanda Zuckerman on McCrae Olson of 'Big Brother 15': 'I'm Obsessed With Him' October 13, 2013 Amanda Zuckerman and McCrae Olson of Big Brother 15 are together 24/7 these days, but it doesn't seem to be getting old whatsoever. The two did a lot of car travel this weekend, and Amanda was busy sharing all the fun with her fans on social media. In one post, she joked about being obsessed with her man, and fans love it. GinaMarie Zimmerman of 'Big Brother 15' Has Big Welcome Home Party October 13, 2013 GinaMarie Zimmerman of Big Brother 15 is back home now, and she spent her Saturday evening surrounded by family and friends. She shared some updates about her big welcome home party via Instagram, and fans can tell she had a great time. Aaryn Gries of 'Big Brother 15' Heads Home to Ranch: What's Coming Next? October 13, 2013 Aaryn Gries of Big Brother 15 has been keeping plenty busy since wrapping up the show. While some of the show's fans thought she'd have a hard time finding gigs, that hasn't seemed to be the case so far. She just wrapped up a trip to New Mexico and indicates she's headed to her ranch now. However, she's got more plans on the horizon.
![]() COLUMBUS, Ohio - A former contestant on the CBS reality show Big Brother says some of his former cast mates should offer apologies for a season plagued by controversial race comments. "If they really want to give themselves a moral boost, they will go out of their way and make it public through an apology," said Columbus native Nick Uhas. "Or they can own it and say, 'This is what I said, and it made such a huge commotion in the media, I can now say this is actually a problem in the United States.' They can address it now because people are watching and that would be the most responsible way to do it." Uhas, who grew up in Hilliard and graduated from the Ohio State University, was voted out of the Big Brother house at the end of the second week. Despite his short time in the house, he says his social media following has grown rapidly despite the controversial season. - Read More -
Andy Herren won Big Brother 15 this summer, and that earned him a big, fat check. Now Herren has shared a picture of him with his check on Twitter, and got a few chuckles in the process. Herren wrote, "Just holding a check for $500,094.83. NBD (no big deal). #AndyHoldingThings." The photo is of Andy indeed holding his Big Brother 15 winning check and giving a thumbs-up. - Read More - @AndyHerren 'Big Brother' Star Aaryn Gries: I'm Working Out My Racist Demons [October 6 2013 by TMZ Staff] "Big Brother" contestant Aaryn Gries is finally coming clean, admitting she talks like a racist ... but she insists it doesn't make her one. Gries tells TMZ she's been making racial jokes for years ... but had no idea they were offensive because "no one had expressed that I was taken that way." Gries says she wishes someone had warned her before going into the BB house ... that making these "jokes" on national TV would paint her as a big ol' racist. "I am not a racist," she says, adding, "Sometimes you can say mindless things that will haunt you." - Read More -
"Big Brother" contestant Aaryn Gries has taken lots of heat for her racist comments on the show ... but we have color photos showing a more tolerant side. We got pics of Aaryn's big prom night in 2009, when she was a senior at Douglas County High School in Castle Rock, Colorado. Her prom date -- clearly visible in the photo -- is Mike Miller. Mike -- who is BLACK -- was a starting tight end on the football team. Mike tells TMZ Aaryn -- whom he dated for a few months -- makes bad jokes sometimes, but not "prejudiced or hateful." He calls her sense of humor "smart-ass."
[October 04, 2013 by Stacy Carey @ celebs.gather.com] What's Aaryn Gries been up to since leaving Big Brother 15? She has definitely been keeping busy, and this weekend she's raising some eyebrows. Many saw this coming thanks to Twitter banter, but as of Aaryn's Instagram updates on Friday, it's clear it has actually happened: Aaryn and Survivor star Russell Hantz are together. They may just be friends, but they are very cozy friends according to Gries' latest Instagram picture. - Read More - Big Brother's Britney Haynes Posts Updates on Baby's Cancer Treatment [ October 3, 2013 by Gina Carbone @ wetpaint.com] We were in shock last month when Big Brother fan favorite Britney Haynes Godwin of BB12 and BB14, announced that her daughter Tilly was diagnosed with cancer. Little Tilly, born in mid-July, wasn't even 2 months old. Big Brother fans immediately reached out with prayers and support. Britney thanked fans and promised to update on Tilly's status through blog posts. At this point, she's shared two blogs on Together for Tilly, one on September 27 and the second on October 2, with the second including an address for fans to send cards and other good wishes to Tilly. - Read More - Big Brother 15 Amanda Zuckerman and McCrae Olson: Engagement Ring and Engaged Formally Soon [September 30 2013] Bobby Fischer at the gossip web site, Celeb Dirty Laundry reports that Amanda is presently in Minnesota meeting and getting to know McCrae’s family and then the two love birds are heading to Florida to meet with her family. It is obvious that McCranda is going strong despite all the haters out there who said that they wouldn’t last; like Big Brother 15 winner Andy Herren who even said the couple was doomed. In Florida, it is only a matter of time before Amanda’s father, Robert Zuckerman, takes Amanda and McCrae to see the rabbi and prepare to make the union official. ‘Big Brother 15’ Nick Uhas and GinaMarie Zimmerman reunite in New York City [September29, 2013] by Cindy Adams @ examiner.com “Big Brother 15” GinaMarie Zimmerman and her obsession while in the house, Nick Uhas, have reunited in New York City, and it appears GinaMarie actually picked Nick up at the airport on Sept. 27, 2013. On Friday, GinaMarie took to her Twitter page and wrote, “Picking up my Haas from the airport… Can’t wait…” Nick also sent a message to @ginamariez, tweeting, “See you soon…!!!” along with a photo of him on the plane. - Read More - 'Big Brother 15' Star Amanda Zuckerman Shares Ugly Photo of Sleeping McCrae Olson by Linda Shaw @ gather.com [September 29, 2013] Amanda Zuckerman of Big Brother 15 is still keeping herself in the spotlight and still with McCrae Olson. Though they make a pretty bad couple, it seems as though they're happy together for the time being. The pair must be spending a lot of time together and Amanda is tweeting all about it. From McCrae's hoarding to their trip across the country to the fact that she's spending time with McCrae's family, Amanda wants to make it clear that they are together. - Read More - ![]() It was reported earlier this month that Britney Haynes' infant daughter, Tilly Elizabeth was diagnosed with cancer. Based on a recent Twitter update from Britney, Tilly’s second round of chemo went well and Britney sends her thanks for all the prayers and well-wishes she has received. Big Brother 15: Backyard Interview With Amanda Zuckerman September 23, 2013 By: Ann Turner @ bigbrotheraccess.com Conspiracy theories ran rampant right up until the night of her eviction that Big Brother 15 cast member Amanda Zuckerman had been hand-picked by CBS producers to win the show this season. Then, abruptly, she was gone and all those conspiracies came crashing down. Well, except for those who think Amanda became such a strongly disliked player, production was just forced to give up the whole idea of trying to push her as the winner this year. ![]() ![]() She walked away from Big Brother 15 with a $25,000 prize as "America's Favorite." Now Elissa Slater is heading to her favorite soap. The Concord, N.C., nutritionist and yoga instructor — and sister of Big Brother 13 champ Rachel Reilly — will join CBS's The Bold and the Beautiful Oct. 24-25 for the reality TV invasion that will also include Reilly and other Big Brother alumni, including Brendon Villegas, Jeff Schroeder and Howard Overby, plus Malcolm Freberg from Survivor. TV Guide Magazine spoke with the beautiful and bubbly Slater about her dip in the suds and found her to be — no surprise — totally beside herself! - Read More - Big Brother' host Julie Chen defends not grilling GinaMarie Zimmerman and Spencer Clawson September 23, 2013 By Elizabeth Kwiatkowski @ realitytvworld.com Big Brother host Julie Chen has explained why she didn't press GinaMarie Zimmerman and Spencer Clawson for more answers during the finale regarding the show's most controversial season yet. Many of the fifteenth season's
houseguests were caught making racial, homophobic and sexist slurs on Big
Brother's 24/7 live-feed. One of the most outspoken contestants happened to
be Aaryn Gries, whom Chen reprimanded and grilled earlier in the season after
her eviction.
Here are 10 things I wish I would have known after the season finale: Post-Traumatic Stress. Feel disoriented? Overwhelmed by crowds? Forget what you’re saying in the middle of a sentence? That disorientation is part of the post-show experience and will get better as the year progresses. One year is the new 15 minutes. The sweet, blinding aura of pseudo fame will last for about a year, less if you live in a major city like Los Angeles or New York. Big Brother notoriety’s like Velveeta. It’s cheesy, delicious, and has an expiration date. Enjoy it before it curdles. - Read More - 'Big Brother 15': 10 Burning Questions Answered September 20, 2013 by Philiana Ng @ The Hollywood Reporter THR spoke to the jury members and the runners-up following the season finale. It was the longest season of Big Brother ever, with 16 houseguests entering into the house for the 90-day competition and only one leaving $500,000 richer. - Read More - 'Big Brother's' Aaryn Gries: 'We all make mistakes' Big Brother' cast member asks for forgiveness for slurs made on the reality show. September 21, 2013 By Greg Braxton @ Los Angeles Times With the curtain drawn on the most controversial edition of CBS' reality show "Big Brother," cast member Aaryn Gries, whose ethnic and homophobic slurs made national headlines, is bracing herself to face a new reality — that many people feel she's a racist. But the 23-year-old college student from San Marcos, Texas, who was unaware of the tempest her remarks created until emerging from the show's imposed isolation earlier this week, is determined to reverse that perception. "I'm trying to show that I'm remorseful, and I hope that comes across because I really do feel very bad," she said in an interview with The Times. "If I don't move forward, I will be stuck in this, and it will eat me alive. I can't treat this experience as a negative. I have to take it as a positive because it's made me a better person." - Read More -
![]() "Big Brother" contestant Aaryn Gries is finally coming clean, admitting she talks like a racist ... but she insists it doesn't make her one. Gries tells TMZ she's been making racial jokes for years ... but had no idea they were offensive because "no one had expressed that I was taken that way." Gries says she wishes someone had warned her before going into the BB house ... that making these "jokes" on national TV would paint her as a big ol' racist. "I am not a racist," she says, adding, "Sometimes you can say mindless things that will haunt you." - Read More - ![]() Aaryn Gries, Spencer Clawson and GinaMarie Zimmerman were among those to talk to THR following Wednesday's finale about their actions inside the house. After Big Brother crowned Andy Herren the $500,000 victor of the 15th cycle, several houseguests found out the extent of the negative attention they received from their actions and insensitive remarks made inside the house. our editor recommends The Hollywood Reporter caught up with the houseguests who made the biggest waves this season following Wednesday's finale: - Read More - The Whole
Statement from GinaMarie Zimmerman's Former Employer:
![]() "Big Brother 15" star Howard Overby was evicted from the Big Brother house weeks ago but has landed a guest-starring role on his mother's favorite show, "The Bold and the Beautiful," which has made him incredibly happy. Several other "Big Brother" stars will drop in for the special episodes airing in late October. "This is so exciting! A blessing!" Overby told TV Guide. "I got a call out of the blue from 'The Bold and the Beautiful' asking if I'd like to appear on the show. I said yes without knowing any of the particulars because I was raised in a house with a lot of females – my mom, my grandma and two older sisters – and everyone watched the CBS soaps." - Read More -
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