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.
152: Big Brother 27 Exit Interview: Kelley on Why She Didn't Like Rachel Reilly
Sep 19, 2025
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For the third Big Brother jury exit interview of season 27, houseguest Kelley Jorgensen opens up about her dislike for Rachel, why she decided to blow up Vince's game on her way out the door, where she sees his relationship with Morgan going, who she thinks is playing the best game, and more. She also reveals where she hid all the bugs!
151: Big Brother 27 Exit Interview: Will Weighs In on Morgan and Vince's Relationship, Calls 'White Locust' Twist 'Just Bad'
Sep 12, 2025
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For the second Big Brother jury exit interview of season 27, houseguest Will Williams answers questions about the controversial "White Locust" twist that led to the elimination of his ally Rachel Reilly. He also talks about Morgan and Vince's relationship, who he thinks is playing the best game right now, and who has the most to prove if they want to win the game.
150: Big Brother 27 Exit Interview: Rachel Reilly Reacts to Shocking Elimination
Sep 11, 2025
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For the first of Sharon's Big Brother jury exit interviews, she gets answers from the one and only Rachel Reilly, who was shockingly eliminated by a competition instead of by a vote like in a normal eviction. She answers questions about the twist and how she's feeling days later, who she holds responsible, and what she thinks about the houseguests remaining.
149: Big Brother's Tyler Crispen Breaks Down Rachel's Controversial Elimination
Sep 10, 2025
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Host Sharon Tharp catches up with Big Brother legend Tyler Crispen who hosted the very Head of Household competition that sent former winner Rachel Reilly packing without a vote cast against her. The controversial elimination played out during "The White Locust" twist, which Tyler got to witness firsthand in the backyard. He opens up about what was happening behind-the-scenes, how Rachel felt after being eliminated, and whether he thinks this was a fair twist.
148: Big Brother 2's Hardy Hill Reflects on Infamous Toothbrush Incident, Dr. Will's Win, 9/11 and More
Sep 08, 2025
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Host Sharon Tharp catches up with Big Brother 2 alum Hardy Hill 24 years after his season. He opens up about his experience on the show, including the infamous toothbrush incident, Justin's expulsion, what it was like playing a season during 9/11, and Dr. Will's win (and why he didn't vote for him). He also reveals whether he would ever play Big Brother again or go on another reality TV show.
147: Big Brother Winners Taylor Hale and Derrick Levasseur Talk BB Unlocked, All-Winners Season and More
Sep 06, 2025
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Host Sharon Tharp sits down with former Big Brother winners Taylor Hale and Derrick Levassuer to talk about their show BB Unlocked. We also dive into juries, winner rankings, floating as a strategy and lots more.
146: Big Brother 27 Exit Interview: Mickey Defends Comments About Rachel and Her Controversial HOH
Sep 05, 2025
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In the final pre-jury exit interview of Big Brother season 27, host Sharon Tharp talks to houseguest Mickey Lee about the demise of her game. She explains targeting Jimmy during her HOH reign, defends making not-so-nice comments about Rachel, reacts to Ashley being a lawyer, predicts the longevity of Vince and Morgan's showmance, and more. She also clears up some other rumors!
145: Big Brother 27 Exit Interview: Katherine Reacts to Concerns About Rylie, Explains Issues With Rachel
Aug 29, 2025
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In the sixth exit interview of Big Brother season 27, host Sharon Tharp talks to houseguest Katherine Woodman about her game and experience inside the house, including her controversial relationship with Rylie Jeffries. She reacts to the perception of him outside the house and whether she might change her mind after she watches it back. She also weighs in on why she didn't seem like Rachel Reilly but is still rooting to see her in the end.
144: Big Brother 27: Elissa Slater Joins LIVE to Talk Sister Rachel Reilly's Game
Aug 27, 2025
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Host Sharon Tharp was joined live by former Big Brother player Elissa Slater who talked about her sister Rachel Reilly's return to the game especially on a week where she was Head of Household! We also talked about her nominations, the veto aftermath, her chances of winning, and more.
143: Big Brother 16's Donny Thompson Looks Back on His Season and Winning America's Favorite Player
Aug 20, 2025
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Host Sharon Tharp is back with another episode of her "Memory Wall series where she catches up with former Big Brother players. This week is Big Brother 16 alum – and America's Favorite Player – Donny Thompson. He reflects on his season, including the Bomb Squad blow-up, Team America, his competition wins and eventual eviction, voting for Cody over Derrick, and lots more. He also reveals which other seasons he was contacted about possibly returning.
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