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.
83: Big Brother 26 Exit Interview: Joseph Rodriguez Talks Dr. Will, Tucker Final 2, Throwing Comps and Angela
Sep 06, 2024
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In the final pre-jury exit interview of Big Brother season 26, host Sharon Tharp talks to houseguest Joseph Rodriguez who opens up about his downfall in the game, his perceived overconfidence, comparing himself to Dr. Will and more. He also talks about his relationship with Rubina, who he thinks is playing the worst game (hint: it's Angela), and why he thinks he would have beaten Tucker in the end.
82: Big Brother 18's Paulie Calafiore Opens Up About Friendship With Da'Vonne, The Challenge 40 and More
Sep 04, 2024
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Host Sharon Tharp is back with 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 18 alum Paulie Calafiore who reflects on his season, how he got cast, what advice his brother Cody gave him and lots more. He also dives deep on The Challenge 40 experience with longtime love Cara Maria and his future plans on reality TV.
81: Big Brother 26 Exit Interview: Tucker Des Lauriers Talks Rubina Showmance, Whether He Wants to Play Again and More
Aug 30, 2024
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In the sixth exit interview for Big Brother season 26, host Sharon Tharp talks to houseguest Tucker Des Lauriers who opens up about how showmance with Rubina, who he was ultimately most loyal to, why he volunteered to go on the block, how he thinks T'Kor will do moving forward and more. He also reveals whether he spoke to his friend and former winner Cody Calafiore before the game.
80: Big Brother 6's Ivette Corredero Reflects on Her Season and How She Almost Got on BB22 All-Stars
Aug 28, 2024
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Host Sharon Tharp brings you a new "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 6 runner-up Ivette Corredero who opens up about her time on the show and who she still talks to, in addition to how she almost got on BB22 All-Stars and whether she would play again.
79: Big Brother 26 Exit Interview: Brooklyn Rivera Calls Out Leah for Not Gaming, Reveals Connection to BB15's Aaryn
Aug 23, 2024
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In the fifth exit interview for Big Brother season 26, host Sharon Tharp talks to houseguest Brooklyn Rivera who opens up about what she could have done better to stay in the game. She also talks about why she thinks Leah, MJ and Angela are playing the worst games, how she's connected to Joseph (and former player Aaryn Gries) in the outside world, what she thinks of the newest HOH and more.
78: Big Brother 16's Devin Shepherd Reflects on Bomb Squad Alliance, Shares Personal Struggles He Endured While Filming
Aug 21, 2024
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Host Sharon Tharp brings you a new "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 speaks with Big Brother 16 alum Devin Shepherd who looks back at his time on the show, including the implosion of the Bomb Squad alliance. He also shares some personal struggles he endured before, during and after the season.
77: Big Brother's Xavier Prather Breaks Down Strategy for 'The Anonymous,' Why He Revealed His BB23 Win
Aug 20, 2024
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Host Sharon Tharp catches us with Big Brother 23 winner Xavier Prather about competing on USA Network's newest competition show, The Anonymous. He breaks down his strategy going in, explains why he revealed he won BB23, talks through making alliances (and nearly breaking the game), and lots more.
76: Big Brother 26 Exit Interview: Cedric Hodges Reveals Master Plan Behind Volunteering for the Block
Aug 16, 2024
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In the fourth exit interview for Big Brother season 26, host Sharon Tharp talks to houseguest Cedric Hodges who opens up about why he volunteered to go on the block, how he was "testing" Kimo and T'Kor, and why he didn't accept Tucker's previous offer to go after Quinn. He also talks about his famous family member, who is playing the best and worst games, and whether he would play Big Brother again in the future.
75: 'Big Brother' Legend Tyler Crispen Reflects on BB20 and BB22, Reveals Whether He Would Play Again
Aug 14, 2024
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In a new interview for her "Legends Only" series this summer, host Sharon Tharp catches up with Big Brother 20 runner-up and Big Brother 22 all-star Tyler Crispen. He dives deep in talking about his BB20 loss to good friend Kaycee Clark, BB22 pregaming and and why he thinks the season sucked, and lots more. Tyler also calls out some other legends he wants to see play again and teases his future on reality television.
74: Big Brother 26 Exit Interview: Kenney Kelly Reacts to Fan Frustration Over Wanting to Quit the Game
Aug 09, 2024
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In the third exit interview for Big Brother season 26, host Sharon Tharp hears from houseguest Kenny Kelly who breaks down why he wanted to quit so badly and what he would say to frustrated fans who are so eager to play. He also talks about the evolution of his relationship with Angela, why he told everyone he was a food truck guy, who is playing the worst game and more.
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