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.
142: Amazing Race Season 38 Cast First Impressions With Former Winner James Wallington
Aug 15, 2025
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Host Sharon Tharp breaks down The Amazing Race season 38 cast with season 32 winner James Wallington. They share their thoughts on the Big Brother players competing with their loved ones and give their first impressions, as well as predictions for the upcoming season.
141: Big Brother 27 Exit Interview: Zach Explains Why He Didn't Use His Power, Reacts to Julie Head Smack
Aug 15, 2025
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In the fifth exit interview of Big Brother season 27, host Sharon Tharp talks to houseguest Zach Cornell about why – why! – he didn't use his power this week to stay. He also opens up about his showmance with Lauren, why he wasn't a big fan of Ashley, and – SPOILER ALERT – reacts to the new HOH. He also reacts to Morgan finding his bracelet after the eviction and explains whether he meant to leave it for her...
140: Big Brother 6's April Lewis Reflects on The Friendship, Plus Keanu's Girlfriend Joins to Talk BB27!
Aug 11, 2025
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Host Sharon Tharp returns with another episode of "Memory Wall," catching up with former Big Brother players we haven’t heard from in a while. This week is Big Brother 6 alum April Lewis who reflects on The Friendship alliance, the "secret pair" casting twist, Maggie's win and more. Plus, BB27 houseguest Keanu Soto's girlfriend, Britnee, joins us to talk about how he got on the show, his position in the house, and lots more.
139: Big Brother 27 Exit Interview: Jimmy on Mickey's Move, Ashley's Vote Flip & His Bond with Rachel
Aug 08, 2025
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In the fourth exit interview of Big Brother season 27, host Sharon Tharp talks to houseguest Jimmy Haegerty about ally Mickey's move to nominate him, and what ultimately led to his eviction. He also reacts to Ashley trying to change her vote live on air, explains his feelings about Morgan, and opens up about his bond with former winner Rachel Reilly. And would Jimmy ever play again?
138: Big Brother 8's Carol Journey on How She Was Cast & Where She Stands With Jessica 18 Years Later
Aug 06, 2025
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Host Sharon Tharp sits down for another "Memory Wall" interview where she catches up with a variety of former Big Brother players we haven't heard from in a while. This week, she talks to Big Brother 8 alum Carol Journey who opens up about how she got cast on the show, the "enemy" twist and where she stands with Jessica, whether she would play again and more.
137: Big Brother 27 Exit Interview: Adrian Exposes the Player Who Betrayed Him the Most
Aug 01, 2025
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In the third exit interview of Big Brother season 27, host Sharon Tharp talks to houseguest Adrian Rocha about his eviction from the game and why he thinks his own allies turned on him. He also talks about why he didn't want to lie or work with anyone on the other side of the house, in addition to reacting to the newly crowned Head of Household.
136: Big Brother 27 Exit Interview: Amy Spills on Accomplice Twist, Rachel Bond and Jimmy the ‘Snake’
Jul 25, 2025
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In the second exit interview of Big Brother season 27, houseguest Amy Bingham opens up about her unanimous eviction and the record-breaking votes cast against her. She also talks about whether she ever turned on Rachel, how much she knew about the accomplice twist beforehand, and why she called Jimmy a "snake" on her way out.
135: Big Brother 12's Matt Hoffman Reflects on The Brigade's Legacy, Reacts to Rachel Reilly's Return
Jul 23, 2025
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Host Sharon Tharp sits down for another "Memory Wall" interview where she catches up with a variety of former Big Brother players we haven't heard from in a while. This time around she talks to Big Brother 12 alum Matt Hoffman who reflects on his experience in one of the most successful alliances in history – the Brigade. He also weighs in on his good friend Rachel Reilly's return to the game and lots more.
134: Big Brother 27 Exit Interview: Zae Speaks Out About Targeting Rachel, Reacts to New HOH
Jul 18, 2025
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In the first exit interview of Big Brother season 27, houseguest Zae Frederich opens up about where he thinks his game went wrong and whether he did enough to stay in the house. He also talks about targeting Rachel Reilly so publicly, using ChatGPT to study for the game, and reacts to the newest HOH news.
133: Big Brother Host Julie Chen Moonves Hints at More Season 27 Twists Coming Soon
Jul 17, 2025
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Sharon catches up with Big Brother host Julie Chen Moonves this week to get her thoughts on season 27 so far, including Rachel Reilly's big return to the game. She also teases hidden secrets in the house that should be unveiled soon, in addition to more twists from the Mastermind.
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