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.
13: Big Brother 25 Week 4 Breakdown: Michael Bruner Talks Pressure Cooker Comp, Cirie's Mist, Jared and Blue's Showmance and More
Aug 28, 2023
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Host Sharon Tharp breaks down week 4 of Big Brother 25 with season 24 alum and reigning veto king Michael Bruner. They talk about all the alliances that are being made, potential scenarios for the week and whether Jared will obey his mom Cirie's wishes of voting out Blue. Michael also talks about what he's been up to and gauges how he would perform in the famous Pressure Cooker competition.
12: Big Brother 25 Exit Interview: Hisam Goueli Talks Being Blindsided by His Own Alliance, Says Cory Sealed His Fate
Aug 25, 2023
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In the third exit interview of Big Brother season 25, Sharon talks to Hisam Goueli about his own alliance turning on him and where he thinks he went wrong in the game. He also opens up about how he thinks he would have performed in the Pressure Cooker competition and whether he would ever play Big Brother again.
11: Big Brother Season 6 Cast Reunites to Talk Pressure Cooker Competition 18 Years Later
Aug 24, 2023
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Host Sharon Tharp wrangled together eight of the season 6 players who competed in the longest competition in Big Brother history in honor of the fan-favorite Pressure Cooker competition coming back for season 25. Joining the podcast are James Rhine, Howie Gordon, Ivette Corredero, Jennifer Hinch, April Kasik Lewis, Beau Beasley, Kaysar Ridha and Rachel Plencner who all talk about their experiences on the show and participating in this competition, which lasted 14 hours.
10: Big Brother 4 Winner Jun Song Reveals Plans to Play Again, Gives Her Thoughts on Season 25
Aug 24, 2023
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Host Sharon Tharp is joined this week by Big Brother season 4 winner Jun Song. She gives her thoughts on the season 25 cast and explains the floater strategy and how it's evolved over the years. She also opens up about the possibility of returning to the game for an all-winners or legends season.
9: Big Brother 25 Week 3 Breakdown: Felicia Wins HOH, Plans to Blindside and Backdoor Hisam
Aug 20, 2023
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Host Sharon Tharp breaks down week 3 of Big Brother 25 as Felicia wins HOH after Reilly leaves in an unanimous vote. She nominates two houseguests for eviction with a big house plan to blindside and backdoor her own ally, which gets even more complicated as the POV is played. Sharon also talks about Jared’s rough week and shares a teaser for the cast of The Traitors season 2.
8: Big Brother 25 Exit Interview: Reilly Smedley Talks Hisam’s Veto Speech, Possible Matt Romance and More
Aug 18, 2023
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In the second exit interview of Big Brother season 25, Sharon talks to Reilly Smedley about when she found out she was getting evicted and what she thinks led to her demise in the game. She also talks about her reaction to Jared and Cirie’s secret, a possible romantic future with Matt, and she breaks down what Hisam said in his scathing veto speech.
7: Big Brother 25 Exit Interview: Kirsten Elwin Explains Jared’s Nickname Slip-Up and What Led to Her Eviction
Aug 17, 2023
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In the first exit interview for Big Brother season 25, Sharon talks to Kirsten Elwin about what she thinks led to her eviction, who she feels most betrayed by, what she thinks of Luke’s expulsion and more. She also explains what happened in the bathroom when Jared may have slipped a hint that Cirie is his mom.
6: Big Brother Winner Xavier Prather Talks The Challenge, Engagement Details, His Friendship With Alyssa and More
Aug 17, 2023
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Host Sharon Tharp is joined this week by Big Brother season 23 winner Xavier Prather. The Michigan native talks about what he’s been up to lately, whether he would play Big Brother or The Challenge again, his thoughts on season 25 and much more. He also opens up about his recent engagement and updates us on his relationships with his castmates in this exclusive interview.
5: Big Brother 25 Week 2 Breakdown: Hisam Wins HOH, Nether Region Details Revealed
Aug 14, 2023
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Host Sharon Tharp breaks down week 2 of Big Brother 25 as Hisam wins Head of Household and targets Reilly for eviction. Jared is sent to the Nether Region after the competition, and upon returning, has to send another player in his place, which prompts campaigning from Reilly who knows she’s in trouble. Sharon also discusses Luke’s expulsion, Kirsten’s exit press being canceled, possible scenarios for the week, live feed updates about the POV competition, and much more.
4: Big Brother Winner Taylor Hale Talks Season 25, Gives Dating Life Updates, and More!
Aug 10, 2023
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Host Sharon Tharp catches up with Big Brother season 24 winner and America’s Favorite Player Taylor Hale. She talks about what she’s been up to since playing the game last summer, what she thinks of the new season 25 houseguests, gives an update on her dating life and much more in this exclusive interview.
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