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.
93: Big Brother 26 Winner Chelsie Baham Reacts to Unanimous Victory, Reveals Her True Final 2
Oct 14, 2024
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The newly-crowned winner of Big Brother season 26, Chelsie Baham, sits down with host Sharon Tharp right after the finale to get her reaction to a 7-0 victory over Makensy Manbeck. She also reveals who she would have taken to the final 2 had she won the final HOH, opens up about her relationship with Cam, and lots more.
92: Big Brother 26's Tucker Des Lauriers Reacts to America's Favorite Player Win, Seeing Rubina Again
Oct 14, 2024
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During the finale of Big Brother season 26, Tucker Des Lauriers was revealed to be America's Favorite Player, taking home $50,000 in addition to the $20,000 he won as the AI Instigator. Host Sharon Tharp catches up with him right after the finale to get his reaction to being the first-ever pre-juror to win the title. He also gives an update on his relationship with Rubina and what's next for his career.
91: Big Brother 26 Exit Interview: Rubina Bernabe Sends Message to Tucker, Reveals Ideal Final 2 Plans
Oct 11, 2024
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In the sixth jury exit interview of Big Brother season 26, houseguest Rubina Bernabe opens up about her eviction and whether she thinks it was a smart move or not for Makensy's game. She also talks about what her ideal final 2 plan was, and sends a message to her showmance Tucker back home.
90: Big Brother 26 Exit Interview: Kimo Apaka Reveals His Ideal Final 3, Who Is Playing the Best Game
Oct 04, 2024
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In the fifth jury exit interview of Big Brother season 26, houseguest Kimo Apaka opens up about where he thinks his game went wrong and whether he did enough to stay in the house. He also reveals his ideal final 3 and final 2, who he thinks is playing the best game, and whether he would ever play Big Brother again.
89: 'Big Brother' Legend Paul Abrahamian Reflects on BB18 and BB19, Talks Jury Management, Playing Again
Oct 02, 2024
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In a new interview for her "Legends Only" series, host Sharon Tharp catches up with Big Brother 18 and 19 runner-up Paul Abrahamian who reflects on their seasons and coming in second twice in a row, as well as gives personal life updates since being on TV. They also reveal whether they would ever play Big Brother again, who they still keep in touch with, and whether they would do any other reality shows.
88: Big Brother 26 Exit Interview: Angela Murray on Game Regrets, Whether She Would Ever Play Again
Sep 27, 2024
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In the fourth jury exit interview of Big Brother season 26, houseguest Angela Murray opens up about where she thinks her game went wrong, HOH regrets, who she thinks is playing the best and worst game, and lots more. She also does her best Jennifer Coolidge impression and talks about wanting to play Survivor.
87: Big Brother 26 Exit Interview: Leah Peters on Who Is Playing the Best Game, Future With Quinn
Sep 27, 2024
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In the third jury exit interview of Big Brother season 26, houseguest Leah Peters opens up about her downfall in the game, who she thinks is playing best, her thoughts on Makensy's HOH, and more. She also touches on what the future holds with Quinn after their flirtmance this summer.
86: Big Brother 26 Exit Interview: T'Kor Clottey on Her Campaign to Stay, Tucker's Eviction
Sep 20, 2024
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In the second jury exit interview of Big Brother season 26, houseguest T'Kor Clottey opens up about her downfall in the game and whether she felt she campaigned enough to stay. She also reflects on putting up her ally Tucker for eviction during her HOH and whether she would do anything differently.
85: Big Brother 26 Exit Interview: Quinn Martin Talks Playing As a Superfan, Future With Leah
Sep 13, 2024
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In the first jury exit interview of Big Brother season 26, houseguest Quinn Martin opens up about his downfall in the game and whether he would change anything. He also touches on his evolving friendship with Leah, why he initially turned down Rubina's bracelet, why he didn't keep his power a secret and lots more.
84: Big Brother 13's Lawon Exum Looks Back on Eviction Regrets, Reveals Who He Still Talks To
Sep 11, 2024
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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 13 alum Lawon Exum who reflects on what some call the worst move in the show's history. He also opens up about who he still talks to from his cast, whether he still keeps up with the show and lots more.