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.
44: Big Brother: Reindeer Games Winner Nicole Franzel Talks About Being Underestimated, Squashing Beef With Britney and Cody, Possibly Playing Again and More
Dec 22, 2023
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Host Sharon Tharp chats with Big Brother: Reindeer Games winner Nicole Franzel about taking the victory, whether she feels she's underestimated, how it felt to make up with Britney and Cody after falling out, and more. She also reveals whether she's interested in playing ever again.
43: Big Brother: Reindeer Games' Britney Haynes Talks Alliances, Squashing Beef With Nicole, Where Her Relationship With Danielle Stands and More
Dec 22, 2023
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Host Sharon Tharp chats with Big Brother legend Britney Haynes after her stint on Reindeer Games. She opens up about when she was called for the show, her experience filming, where her relationship with Danielle Reyes stands and lots more. She also reveals whether she's interested in playing Big Brother again.
42: Big Brother: Reindeer Games' Josh Martinez Talks About Returning to the Franchise, Behind the Scenes Fun Fans Didn't See, Pregaming and More
Dec 21, 2023
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Host Sharon Tharp catches up with Big Brother 19 winner Josh Martinez after his elimination from Big Brother: Reindeer Games. He opens up about his experience filming the holiday spinoff series, bonding with his fellow competitors, what we didn't see behind the scenes, and lots more. He also reveals whether or not there was pregaming!
41: Big Brother: Reindeer Games: Danielle Reyes Reacts to Britney's Surprising Decision, Cody Calafiore Reflects on Nicole Franzel Friendship
Dec 21, 2023
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Host Sharon Tharp chats with the second and third eliminated players from Big Brother: Reindeer Games – Cody Calafiore and Danielle Reyes – about playing the spinoff holiday show and what led to their downfall in the game. Danielle opens up about Britney's big decision and whether they've talked since, and Cody weighs in on his relationship in the house with Nicole and whether he would have chosen his teams differently. Danielle also answers whether she'd ever play Big Brother again.
40: Big Brother 25's Cameron Hardin Reacts to America's Favorite Player Win, Shades Cirie and Felicia's Votes for Matt
Nov 10, 2023
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Sharon Tharp chats with Cameron Hardin after winning America's Favorite Player. He reacts to his win and opens up about how the jury was feeling about the final 3. He also explains why he was surprised by Felicia and Cirie voting for Matt.
39: Big Brother 25's Bowie Jane Says She Thought Matt Would Win, Explains Why She Never Cut Him or Jag
Nov 10, 2023
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Sharon Tharp chats with Big Brother 25 third place finisher Bowie Jane who opens up about going to the end with an obvious duo, explains why she thought Matt was going to win, reveals a last-minute finale pitch that didn't happen, and more.
38: Big Brother 25 Runner-Up Matt Klotz Admits He Would Have Been 'Salty' If Jag Cut Him, Says Cody's Vote Surprised Him
Nov 10, 2023
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Sharon Tharp chats with the runner-up of Big Brother 25 Matt Klotz who opens up about losing to his closest ally Jag. He also talks about which votes he thought he had, admits he would have been upset if Jag cut him, and reveals his future plans with Reilly.
38: Big Brother 25 Winner Jag Bains Reveals Jury Votes That Surprised Him, Admits His Early Game Was 'The Worst,' Explains His Decision to Take Matt
Nov 10, 2023
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Sharon Tharp chats with the newly crowned winner of Big Brother 25, Jag Bains, right after the finale. He opens up about the votes that surprised him, how he prepared for his speech and jury questions, explains his decision to take Matt to the end with him, and more. He also reveals whether he would have voted for Matt if he had won HOH and cut him, and admits his early game was not great.
37: Big Brother Host Julie Chen Teases BB25 Finale and How the Jury's Feeling, Addresses 'Holiday Surprise' Speculation
Nov 09, 2023
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Sharon Tharp catches up with Big Brother host Julie Chen ahead of the BB25 finale. She gives her insights on the final 3 houseguests' games, who she thinks deserves to win, how the jury is currently feeling, and more. She also teases a surprise announcement for the holidays!
36: Big Brother 2 Winner Dr. Will Kirby Talks Hosting BB25 Jury Roundtable, Possible Legends Season and More
Nov 08, 2023
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For the final installment of her "Winners Weigh In" series, leading up to the final of Big Brother 25, host Sharon Tharp talks to season 2 winner Dr. Will Kirby. He opens up about hosting the jury roundtable and what fans can expect. The celebrity dermatologist also talks about his seasons of the show, who he still talks to, whether he would ever compete in another season, and lots more.
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