Big Brother 26: Mixed Feelings About Recycled Reality TV Stars
As a long-time fan of Big Brother , I've come to expect each season to bring its own unique brand of drama, alliances, and shocking moments. Season 26, however, has thrown me for a bit of a loop, and I’m not quite sure how to feel about it. We’re deep into the game now, heading into Week 5, and I've noticed something that has me questioning how the show is cast. It turns out that a significant number of this season’s houseguests have appeared on television before. While this isn't necessarily a new trend in reality TV, it’s something I hadn’t really paid much attention to before this season. Now, I’m left with mixed feelings about whether this approach to casting is adding to or detracting from the show’s appeal.
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Let’s break it down. Of the twelve houseguests left in the game, a third have previously appeared on other TV shows. For instance, Angela Murray has made the rounds on The Price Is Right and Let’s Make A Deal , Brooklyn Rivera was featured on Dr. Phil , T’Kor Clottey had a moment on The Kelly Clarkson Show , and Rubina Bernabe appeared on Don’t Forget The Lyrics . In addition, there are connections within the house that tie back to previous seasons of Big Brother itself. Week 5’s HOH, Tucker Lauriers, is friends with Season 22 winner Cody Calafiori, and Kenney Kelley knew Season 21’s Kat Dunn.
For die-hard fans who have been following the online chatter, these connections might not come as much of a surprise. But for those who only watch the episodes, it might be a bit of a shock to realize just how many familiar faces have been cast this season. And that’s where my mixed feelings come in. On one hand, it’s a bit frustrating to see that Big Brother may be favoring people with previous TV experience over fresh faces who are genuinely passionate about the game. After all, there are countless fans who apply year after year in hopes of getting on the show, only to be passed over for someone who’s already had their moment in the spotlight.
On the other hand, I can’t deny that this has been one of the most entertaining seasons in years. The drama has been off the charts, and it’s been exciting to watch players like Angela and Brooklyn bring their A-game to the house. Angela’s explosive confrontation with Matt Hardeman was TV gold, and Brooklyn’s reaction to being put on the block during the Week 5 veto ceremony had me on the edge of my seat. Plus, let’s not forget the strategic moves that led to Cedric Hodges’ surprising eviction, which were largely thanks to the efforts of T’Kor and Kimo Apaka.
So, where do I stand on the issue? Honestly, I’m torn. I miss the days when Big Brother was a platform for regular people who were fans of the show to live out their dreams of playing the game. But I also can’t deny that the presence of seasoned TV personalities has injected a new level of excitement and unpredictability into the season. Maybe the casting team knows what they’re doing after all, even if it means stepping away from the traditional formula.
Whether or not these pre-season TV appearances will help or hinder the remaining houseguests as they continue in the game remains to be seen. But one thing’s for sure: this season of Big Brother is shaping up to be one of the most memorable yet. And for that, I’ll keep tuning in, even if I still have mixed feelings about how we got here.
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