For nearly 20 years, Sharon Tharp has been breaking news, landing exclusive interviews, and covering reality television’s biggest stories. On The Exclusive, she takes fans behind the headlines with insider analysis, exclusive conversations, and behind-the-scenes access they won’t find anywhere else.
162: Big Brother 27 Winner Ashley Reacts to Her Big Victory Over Vince
Sep 29, 2025
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Big Brother 27 winner Ashley Hollis talks to Sharon Tharp right after the finale about her path to victory as an underdog, including how she navigated her relationships with Morgan and Vince, what it felt like to face the jury, whose votes surprised her, and lots more.
161: Big Brother 27's Morgan Reacts to Ashley's Big Decision and Win, Complicated Vince Relationship
Sep 29, 2025
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Big Brother 27 third place finisher Morgan Pope sits down with Sharon Tharp right after the finale to talk about her impressive game and ultimately losing the final HOH. She also reflects on Ashley's decision to evict her, her complicated bond with Vince, and more.
160: Big Brother 27's Keanu Reacts to Winning America's Favorite Player, Explains His Vote for Ashley
Sep 29, 2025
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America’s Favorite Player Keanu Soto joins Sharon Tharp to react to his Big Brother 27 experience. He shares why he thinks fans connected with him, how he feels about his game in hindsight, and what this recognition means to him after such a wild season.
159: Big Brother 27 Exit Interview: Ava Explains Negative Comments About Rachel & Her True Final 2 Plans
Sep 26, 2025
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The latest Big Brother 27 evictee Ava Pearl answers host Sharon Tharp's questions and breaks down her game. Ava reveals the truth about her final two with Rachel Reilly, clears the air on those comments about her, and sets the record straight about the arm grab situation too. She also shares who she really wanted to sit with at the end, who’s playing the strongest game right now, and which houseguests still have the most to prove.
158: Big Brother 27 Exit Interview: Keanu on Vince’s Betrayal, Rachel Final 2 & Who’s Playing Best
Sep 25, 2025
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Here Big Brother 27 evictee Keanu Soto answers questions sent in for his exit interview. He gets candid about trusting Vince despite repeated betrayals, his complicated Final 2 with Rachel, the biggest mistake that hurt his game, and who he thinks is playing the best right now. Keanu also reveals why he’d love to come back — and even dreams of making history as the show’s first two-time champion.
157: Survivor 49 Exit Interview: Nicole Explains Why She Didn't Play Her Shot in the Dark
Sep 25, 2025
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Host Sharon Tharp kicks off Survivor 49 coverage with an exclusive exit interview with first boot Nicole Mazullo. Nicole reflects on her short-lived gameplay and opens up about what really happened at Tribal Council, why she didn’t play her Shot in the Dark, and how trust in Alex may have sealed her fate. She also dishes on the most talked-about moments of the premiere — from the spit scene to the shoe drama to the vitamin mishap — and shares whether she’d play Survivor again despite being the first one out.
156: Big Brother 25 Winner Jag Bains Reflects on His Rocky Road to Victory, Teases Amazing Race Debut
Sep 25, 2025
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For the latest episode of her “Winners Weigh In” series, Sharon Tharp sits down with Big Brother 25 champ Jag Bains. He opens up about his roller-coaster journey — from his shocking week four eviction to his finale triumph — and shares who he still keeps in touch with from the cast. Plus, Jag teases what fans can expect from his upcoming debut on The Amazing Race.
155: Jeff Probst Previews Survivor 49 and Teases the Future of the Game
Sep 24, 2025
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Sharon Tharp catches up with Survivor host Jeff Probst ahead of the season 49 premiere about what fans can expect this season. He also weighs in on season 50 and the future of the show, including whether he would ever do an all-celebrity version.
154: Big Brother 13's Porsche Briggs Reacts to Rachel's Big Return, Spills Untold Stories From Her Season
Sep 22, 2025
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Host Sharon Tharp catches up with Big Brother 13 runner-up Porsche Briggs who updates fans on her life today – and gives her thoughts on pal Rachel Reilly's return to the game. Porsche shares stories about getting in trouble for a prank gone wrong and being blacklisted after the season. She also reveals which cast members she still talks to and whether she would ever play again.
153: Big Brother 27 Exit Interview: Did Lauren Think Morgan Was Jealous of Her Friendship With Vince?
Sep 19, 2025
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For the fourth Big Brother jury exit interview of season 27, houseguest Lauren Domingue opens up about whether she regrets trusting Vince, if she thinks Morgan was jealous of their friendship, who she thinks is playing the best game and more. She also reveals whether she wants to go on a date with Zach!
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