The #JackEvictionParty was great, but let’s not pretend that Big Brother has solved its problems.
Big Brother 21
CBS executives on Survivor and Big Brother’s diversity, inclusion, and racism
“Is it acceptable to you that your two top reality shows allow this behavior and continue to perpetuate stereotypes through the choices the producers are making in editing and in production?”, I asked CBS’ top entertainment executives.
Big Brother 21 racism and awfulness: an update
Jack has again said something racist, while the Kemi, David, and Ovi talked about their experiences. Producer Allison Grodner and former player Jeff Schroeder have also each commented.
Big Brother’s editing of Kemi—and Jack and Jackson—was disgraceful
Big Brother’s editors didn’t include any of the things Jack or Jackson said about Kemi on BB21. But they did portray Kemi in a way that led one journalist to say she seemed like a “psychopath.”
Did Big Brother contestants—who continue to vilify and target people of color—use the n-word?
A conversation between Jack and Jackson is being scrutinized over whether or not they used a racial slur toward David. What’s clear is that they have unquestionably vilified and targeted him along with Kemi and Jessica.
Big Brother’s Jack warned by producers after houseguests’ toxic comments increased
Jack and Jackson’s hostility toward Kemi on BB21 has resulted in the producers warning Jack about what he’s been saying.
On Big Brother, an ugly CBS reality show pattern repeats itself
Guess which four players the guy from Tennessee chose to banish on Big Brother?
Big Brother 21’s premiere: expect the expected, as usual
From the cheesy introductions to the eye-rolling twist, Big Brother delivered what it usually does. But it did also have Jason Mimosa and other comedy.
How Big Brother’s set is designed: an interview with production designer Scott Storey
Emmy-winning production designer Scott Storey talks about his work on the Big Brother house, which he’s been designing since season six.
Big Brother 21’s cast has been revealed
CBS has announced the cast of BB21, which premieres next week.
Survivor: Island of the Idols will have a 90-minute premiere, followed by BB21’s finale
CBS has announced its fall premiere dates, including the return of Survivor and conclusion of Big Brother.
Before Big Brother begins, a fellow hamster-watcher needs our help
The Big Brother feed watcher Dingo, who runs Hamsterwatch and who I rely on throughout every season of BB, is facing some significant challenges.
Big Brother 21 has a premiere date, a slightly different schedule, and a new logo
BB21 will premiere at its usual time, though there’s a slightly different weekly schedule for the CBS summer reality show.