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Survivor Stars Invade Big Brother House
16 Oct
Summary
- Former Survivor contestants Dee and Rick dominated Big Brother season 28.
- Some Big Brother alumni felt territorial about non-BB players winning.
- Host Julie Chen Moonves and legends expressed their views on the crossover.
Big Brother season 28 featured a notable crossover with Survivor contestants Dee Valladares and Rick Devens. Their participation quickly divided the fanbase and former players, many of whom felt protective of their show's territory. This sentiment was particularly strong among Big Brother alumni, who expressed a desire for a "Big Brother person" to win, rather than someone from a rival reality competition.
Franchise legends Danielle Reyes and Britney Haynes articulated this viewpoint, emphasizing the pride in seeing a Big Brother player achieve a dual-show victory. Even host Julie Chen Moonves playfully jabbed at Devens' gameplay, reminding him "This ain't Survivor, honey." This territorial feeling was unexpected, especially since a previous Survivor contestant, Cirie Fields, had been welcomed into the Big Brother house without similar backlash.
Executive producers Allison Grodner and Rich Meehan acknowledged the surprise at the alumni's territorial reactions, likening it to a sports rivalry. However, they also highlighted that casting decisions focused on identifying strong Big Brother players, regardless of their Survivor success. One fellow houseguest, Angela Murray, embraced the crossover contestants, viewing them simply as fellow competitors within the house dynamics.
