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They have thoughts. The Big Brother: All-Stars pre-jury members may not cast a vote for the winner of the season, but it doesn’t mean fans don’t want to know what they think of how the game will end.
Being stuck inside a house for 99 days with strangers is going to lead to disagreements. There’s no denying that. However, some just can’t help but cross that line during their time in the Big Brother house, in turn, receiving the title of “villain.” While many lean right into it — Dick Donato sure doesn’t […]
Us Weekly asked the first five players evicted – Keesha Smith, Nicole Anthony, Janelle Pierzina, Kaysar Ridha and Bayleigh Dayton – who they’d like to see win (or deserves to win) out of the final three left.
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While Nicole Franzel hasn’t exactly left the best impression on some of the pre-jurors, she is a former winner, which could garner her some votes in the actual jury if she gets there.
Enzo Palumbo has always been a favorite for his social game, but did he do enough to warrant a win? And will early front-runner Cody Calafiore make the same mistake he did in season 16 or could he sweep the jury?
Since Big Brother premiered in July 2000, viewers have been introduced to hundreds of houseguests, many of whom have become fan favorites and competed on the show multiple times. It all started with Eddie McGee, who became the first player to walk away with the $500,000 grand prize. Since then, the Julie Chen-hosted CBS reality […]
Scroll down to find out who Keesha, Nicole, Janelle, Kaysar and Bayleigh picked to win the game!
The Big Brother: All-Stars finale airs on CBS Wednesday, October 28, at 9 p.m. ET.
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'Big Brother: All-Stars' Pre-Jury Members Weigh In on the Final 3, Who Should Win Season 22
They have thoughts. The Big Brother: All-Stars pre-jury members may not cast a vote for the winner of the season, but it doesn't mean fans don't want to know what they think of how the game will end.
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Us Weekly asked the first five players evicted – Keesha Smith, Nicole Anthony, Janelle Pierzina, Kaysar Ridha and Bayleigh Dayton – who they'd like to see win (or deserves to win) out of the final three left.
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While Nicole Franzel hasn't exactly left the best impression on some of the pre-jurors, she is a former winner, which could garner her some votes in the actual jury if she gets there.
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Scroll down to find out who Keesha, Nicole, Janelle, Kaysar and Bayleigh picked to win the game!
The Big Brother: All-Stars finale airs on CBS Wednesday, October 28, at 9 p.m. ET.
Credit: CBS (5)
'Big Brother: All-Stars' Pre-Jury Members Weigh In on the Final 3, Who Should Win Season 22
They have thoughts. The Big Brother: All-Stars pre-jury members may not cast a vote for the winner of the season, but it doesn't mean fans don't want to know what they think of how the game will end.
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Enzo Palumbo has always been a favorite for his social game, but did he do enough to warrant a win? And will early front-runner Cody Calafiore make the same mistake he did in season 16 or could he sweep the jury?
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Scroll down to find out who Keesha, Nicole, Janelle, Kaysar and Bayleigh picked to win the game!
The Big Brother: All-Stars finale airs on CBS Wednesday, October 28, at 9 p.m. ET.
Credit: CBS
Keesha Smith
Us: Which of the final three will have the hardest time getting votes if they make it to the final two chairs? Why?
Keesha: I think Nicole will have the hardest time getting votes if she makes it to the final two. She never made any “big” moves and has already won once before.
Us: If you were in the jury, would your vote be personal, game-only, or both? Which factors do you think this jury will focus on most?
Keesha: I think I would have to go on game only! I think most jurors will vote this way.
Us: Of the final three, who do you think deserves to win Big Brother: All-Stars and why?
Keesha: I believe that Cody deserves to win BB22 because he has ran the house since day one and everyone let him!
On a personal note... I wouldn’t be mad if Nicole won because her and I discussed opening an animal sanctuary if either had won the show, so I know her money would be going to a good cause!
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Nicole Anthony
Us: Which of the final three will have the hardest time getting votes if they make it to the final two chairs? Why?
Nicole: I would say that I think Nicole F. would have the hardest time getting votes if she makes it to the final two chairs. Yes, she’s a previous winner who made it to the end, and that’s extremely commendable, but it all comes down to how the jury feels about her getting there. We saw Da’Vonne express her frustration with Nicole for not being honest about the “Ian flip vote” and saying it was David. And, regardless if you believe in “personal information versus game information” or not, Da’Vonne has a bad taste in her mouth because of it. And look at Dani, who blatantly said during one jury segment that Nicole F. is “not playing a winning game this season,” so she seems a bit bitter having been evicted next to her. And, again, whether you believe in being bitter or not, that’s how Dani seems to be leaning. So, yeah, I think Nicole F. would have a harder time winning-over some of the jurors than Enzo or Cody would.
Us: If you were in the jury, would your vote be personal, game-only, or both? Which factors do you think this jury will focus on most?
Nicole: If I were on the jury, my vote would be both game and personal. No, I would not be bitter if, say, someone evicted me or claimed to be my ally and was not; that’s part of the game, and I very much respect that. However, if I lived with someone for 70+ days and they never showed me respect or was rude to me as a person, that would definitely affect my vote because that, to me, is a poor social game, poor jury management, and to be honest, is not something I would not want to reward.
With that being said, I think some jurors will have the ability to put aside more personal moments and focus on the game. For instance, despite his “best friend” in the house lying to him and being the “swing vote” that got him out, Ian remains someone who respects the game for what it is and can applaud a good move, and there are others who I know would probably do the same. Other jurors, as I mentioned with Nicole F. in the previous question, may focus more so on how a player made them feel on a personal level, just as there are some whose egos may get in the way when they vote because they “got got” and were outlasted. In general though, I see the majority of this jury focusing on the game, or at least understanding why a “more personal” move was made on a “game level.”
Us: Of the final three, who do you think deserves to win Big Brother: All-Stars and why?
Nicole: Here’s the thing: If you make it to those final two chairs and get those jury votes, then you deserve to win. Period. Big Brother is of course about strategy and skill, but it is also a lot of luck, so if the cards are in your favor, kudos to you. I honestly applaud all three of them for making it to finale night; it’s not an easy feat, and they all “deserve” to win in their own right. Cody remained loyal to his big alliance, won many competitions to keep himself safe, and set himself up with effective side deals. Enzo played a tremendous social game, backed-up by some competition wins, and despite not being a member of the big alliance, outlasted many of them because his social bonds with those in it were strong. And Nicole F. remained quiet, cushioned and unthreatening until the numbers dwindled and a target was placed on her. Then she started winning competitions when she needed to and had a strong personal connection to protect her.
For me, I am rooting for Enzo because, having not been a part of the “official” Committee alliance, he’s honestly the closest thing we have to an underdog, and I always have been, am and always will be “Team Underdog.” Plus, he voted for me to stay the night of my eviction, so I may be slightly biased because I respect him casting votes that didn’t always “go with the house.”
Lastly, Da’Vonne for AFP! She played a memorable three times despite always going out earlier in the game. She has given us epic Diary Room sessions for three seasons. She delivered amazing speeches that showed she was playing for something far larger than herself. She won her first competition ever and she was the only houseguest in an All-Star house who used the Veto to take someone else off the block, and she did it despite many other houseguests pressuring her not to. Da’Vonne is the epitome of grace, class, strength and power; she is the epitome of what an AFP should be!
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Janelle Pierzina
Us: Which of the final three will have the hardest time getting votes if they make it to the final two chairs? Why?
Janelle: Nicole. She played a really passive game and others still left in the game are more liked by the jury.
Us: If you were in the jury, would your vote be personal, game-only, or both? Which factors do you think this jury will focus on most?
Janelle: If Enzo was at the end, it would be impossible for me not to vote for him to win. He treated everyone with respect and was nice to them.
Us: Of the final three, who do you think deserves to win Big Brother: All-Stars and why?
Janelle: I think Cody has the best shot of beating anyone. It will be hard to not vote Cody to win. He played an amazing game and deserves to win.
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Kaysar Ridha
Us: Which of the final three will have the hardest time getting votes if they make it to the final two chairs? Why?
Kaysar: Any of the remaining houseguests have a good shot at winning. Although I do think Cody will have the easiest road ahead because he's won the most comps and played the best social game. Nicole or Enzo can enhance their odds to win by being the ones to cut Cody from the final two. Whoever ends Cody's game could be seen as having pulled a big move in the end and secured the win for themselves.
Us: If you were in the jury, would your vote be personal, game-only, or both? Which factors do you think this jury will focus on most?
Kaysar: I believe it's justified as a juror to vote on the quality of competitive and social maneuvering. I would give extra consideration to houseguests who played the cleanest social game having made the least amount of enemies by not making the experience personal. I'd say all three players did a decent job at that, which means my decision would be driven by an assessment of best strategic positioning and competition wins.
Us: Of the final three, who do you think deserves to win Big Brother: All-Stars and why?
Kaysar: It's fair to say Cody is most deserving to win this season unless someone removes him from the game. In which case that person deserves to win.
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Bayleigh Dayton
Us: Which of the final three will have the hardest time getting votes if they make it to the final two chairs? Why?
Bayleigh: Nicole, because she won minimal competitions, had poor jury management. and the jury would be hesitant to crown her a two-time winner.
Us: If you were in the jury, would your vote be personal, game-only, or both? Which factors do you think this jury will focus on most?
Bayleigh: Enzo, it would be for both personal and game reasons. He’s a great guy, didn’t make enemies but still won competitions and played hard.
Us: Of the final three, who do you think deserves to win Big Brother: All-Stars and why?
Bayleigh: I think both Cody and Enzo deserve to win All-Stars. They have played hard, given their all to the game, and both have never seen the block. Amazing game from both of them.
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