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.
54: The Traitors Season 2: Josh Martinez Weighs In on Big Brother and Challenge Players, Dr. Will's Cameo and More
Feb 16, 2024
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Big Brother 19 winner and The Challenge vet Josh Martinez joins host Sharon Tharp this week to break down the latest episode of The Traitors: US season 2. Josh gives his thoughts on the BB and Challenge players, Dr. Will's cameo, Parvati's demise in the game, Phaedra's recruitment choice and more. He also nominates some people he would love to see play!
53: The Traitors Season 2: Big Brother's Tiffany Mitchell Talks Big Peter's Decision, Dan's Legacy, Phaedra's Next Move and More
Feb 09, 2024
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America's Favorite Player from Big Brother 23, Tiffany Mitchell, joins host Sharon Tharp to break down the latest episode of The Traitors: US season 2. They discuss Peter's big recruitment decision, the canceled banishment, Parvati and Phaedra's next move and more. Tiffany also weighs in on Dan's game and what it means for his legacy.
52: The Traitors Exit Interview: Dan Gheesling Talks Through His Strategy and Mistakes, Teases Big Brother Future
Feb 02, 2024
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Host Sharon Tharp chats with the latest banished player from The Traitors: US season 2, Dan Gheesling. He opens up about the mistakes he made and the people he underestimated while also talking about how the game differed so much from Big Brother. He also talks about what we didn't see on TV, the possibility of returning for a legends season, how he had the "itch" before The Traitors and lots more.
51: The Traitors Season 2: Big Brother's Andy Herren Talks Through Dan's Ultimate Downfall, Peter's Possible Recruitment
Feb 02, 2024
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Big Brother 15 winner Andy Herren joins host Sharon Tharp to break down the latest episode of The Traitors: US season 2. They discuss Dan's downfall and ultimate banishment, what he could have done differently, and whether or not this affects his BB legacy. They also talk through how Parvati's game may play out, the amazing television that is Phaedra, and the potential recruitment of Peter.
50: The Traitors Exit Interview: Janelle Pierzina Explains Why She Went After Dan, Plus a 40-Minute Fight We Didn't See
Jan 29, 2024
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Host Sharon Tharp chats with the latest banished player from The Traitors: US season 2, Janelle Pierzina. She opens up about why she decided to go after fellow Big Brother alum Dan Gheesling, how she sussed out the traitors early on, what we didn't see on TV, and lots more. She also weighs in on Dr. Will's upcoming cameo and the BB7 reunion that almost was.
49: The Traitors Season 2: Rachel Reilly Weighs In on Big Brother's Janelle vs. Dan, Kate Chastain's Big Return
Jan 26, 2024
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Host Sharon Tharp is joined by Big Brother winner and The Traitors season 1 alum Rachel Reilly to recap episode 5 of season 2. She gives her thoughts on how it became Dan versus Janelle at the roundtable, Kate Chastain's surprise return to the game, and her good friend Janelle's ultimate banishment. Rachel also weighs in on Peter's shield strategy and who she thinks is set up well to go far in the game.
48: The Traitors Season 2: Survivor's Kelley Wentworth Weighs In on Phaedra vs. Parvati Feud, Poisoned Player, Deontay's Exit and More
Jan 19, 2024
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Host Sharon Tharp is joined by three-time Survivor player and fan favorite Kelley Wentworth to recap episode 4 of The Traitors: US season 2. She gives her takes on fellow Survivor alum Parvati and Sandra's games, weighs in on how the traitors are playing, shares her thoughts on Ekin-Su's death, and more. She also reveals whether she would ever play.
47: The Traitors Season 2: Survivor's Tyson Apostol Gives Insight Into Pal Parvati Shallow's Game, Critiques Dan Gheesling
Jan 13, 2024
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Host Sharon Tharp is joined by Survivor: Blood vs. Water winner Tyson Apostol as they break down the first three episodes of The Traitors: US season 2. He gives his insights on pal Parvati's mindset going into the game, what he thinks about Sandra so far, and how he feels about the rest of the cast. They also break down potential strategy and Tyson reveals if he's interested in ever playing.
46: The Traitors Season 2 Cast Preview: Breaking Down Reality TV Stars From Big Brother, Bachelor, Survivor and More
Jan 08, 2024
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Host Sharon Tharp talks through the season 2 cast of The Traitors: US with Us Weekly's Deputy Editor Sarah Hearon. They discuss each of the reality stars and break down what we know about their potential when it comes to strategy, competitions and more. They also talk through who has relationships with who, and how those may affect the game this season.
45: Big Brother: Reindeer Games' Xavier Prather Breaks Down His Game and Alliances, Talks About Possible All-Winners Season and More
Dec 22, 2023
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Host Sharon Tharp chats with Big Brother: Reindeer Games finalist Xavier Prather about his experience filming the show. He sheds light on some of the gameplay and relationships we didn't see on screen, breaks down some of the decisions and moves made, and also speculates about what an all winners season might look like if he played.
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