‘Big Brother’ Fans Say This Element of Show Has ‘Ruined’ Season 27
As Big Brother always says, expect the unexpected. With any new season comes a new twist. Or sometimes there are old twists with a new name or element to it. In Season 27, fans are tired of the Blockbuster twist.
The BB Blockbuster sees three nominees on the block. Someone can win the Power of Veto, and a third nominee still has to go up. On eviction night, the three nominees battle it out in the Blockbuster. Whoever wins, takes themself off the block, leaving just two houseguests on the block, and the houseguests scrambling if their target is no longer on the block.
This twist is similar to Season 26’s BB AI Arena, just with a different name. Once the number of houseguests dwindles down, Blockbuster will eventually end, just like the AI Arena and other twists have, leaving two permanent nominees on the block.
Although some fans have complained about the theme of the season or the players, many are saying the Blockbuster has “ruined” this season. “Blockbuster has ruined Big Brother imo,” a Reddit user said.
“A lot of people say the players are bad, and some are, but there are logical ones too — it’s just nearly impossible to play when there are so many outcomes each week. BB has always had an element of luck, but the last two seasons it’s been the main factor. Players like Keanu [Soto] and Kelley [Jorgenson] can tank socially, lose veto, then win the Blockbuster and be safe, while someone like Adrian [Rocha] can play well, go up as a pawn, and still end up next to another pawn because someone who was doomed won a 2-minute comp. No wonder everyone looks drained during voting talks — hours of strategy get wiped out just to make Thursday more dramatic.”
“Think about how much has to happen to get a target out: there’s now a 50% chance a nominee wins POV (up from 33%), meaning you often have to nominate four people 🤦♂️. Honestly, safety aside, it’s better not to win HOH atp — it’s been reduced to a glorified safety comp with your prize being a shot in the dark. Bring back old Big Brother. I miss backdoors,” they finished.
“I completely agree with this. Instead of strategy, it just feels like chaos. When there were only two noms and it came down to the wire, tensions were sky-high, fights exploded, and betrayals were imminent. Now it’s almost like the entire cast is in a constant ‘what do we do?’ mode that prevents a lot of them from making smart decisions for themselves, hence why we’ve had so many ‘house’ votes. BB has been around a very long time, and it’s clear they’re never going to stop attempting to twist things around, but there does come a point when it becomes too contrived for its own good,” a fan agreed.
“It makes eviction night more entertaining at the cost of making everything else boring,” another said.
Another fan said that the Blockbuster is a good twist, but it “shouldn’t last all the way to the jury.”
“I hate it!! It makes the show too comp-focused, which is something fans agreed we were trying to get away from. We’ll probably never get to see someone go all out to flip the house, throw their alliances under the bus, or create havoc to save themselves, thinking ‘I’ve got nothing left to lose’ when there’s still a chance they could win blockbuster and stay without that risk. Everyone plays much safer now because of the risk their target stays, so there’s less drama, less direct gameplay. No live HoHs. But hey, we have a puzzle and then 2 minutes of awkward hugging. Mostly everyone seems to love it and ratings are up, so I think this is the new norm, though,” said another.
However, there are a lot of fans on the other side of the opinion, saying that the Blockbuster gives fans “chaos and surprises” since they don’t know what’s going to happen until Thursday.
“I disagree. It makes it more interesting and is not overly complicated. The HoH has never had control over who goes home, only over nominations. The difference now is that they may need up to four nominees instead of three, and the final set isn’t locked until right before the vote, rather than days in advance,” another said.
“I disagree. The blockbuster is the best thing to happen since the veto, or maybe since live hohs left. Thursdays are soooo exciting now. They’ve BEEN amazing for two seasons now!” one last fan said.
What do you think of the Blockbuster? Let us know in the comments.
Big Brother, Season 27, Wednesdays, Thursdays & Sundays, 8/7c, CBS
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These comps, a kid could win these. The HOH comps, too easy. I guess CBS is trying to handle the new genre of house guest with soft kid gloves so that their big egos and feelings don't get hurt. lol
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The competitions are fair competition for all age groups. It was unfair to choose houseguest’s in their 40’s, 50’s and 60’s to play with houseguest’s in their 20’s and 30’s to compete on a show with games and competitions that they could, almost, never win.
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I like the BB however I don't like how the players are playing. They have no guts their afraid to make the big moves. In my opinion they are all playing it safe. Keep putting the same people up on the block. Week after week. Vince had a great opportunity to put Rachel up last night but didn't take the shot. I miss the players of old.
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I agree. No big moves have actually been made yet. IMO. But, I also understand why because they are afraid of retaliation if it was a swing and a miss. No one wants to sacrifice their game.
Can I just add that there is no doubt that this game is stressful and taxing. I could not do it! But I feel like their tears could fill the swimming pool outback. It has been a lot this season.
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Can't stand that only Racheal brought back. Either a show with old players or one with all new.. Rachel bullies people and no one does anything. If I was a new player and Rachel was only old player I would be afraid CBS wants her to win and be afraid to go against her.. Also for all the worries about getting out physical threats,these childish comps have made me lose interest.
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Yes! Rachel is a bully
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I also think the network is swaying the house votes on order to give Rachrl the won.
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NOT TRUE!
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You definitely don’t know the definition of a bully. And you
must not watch the Live Feeds, because if you did, then you wouldn’t say she’s a bully.
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Stop it! Rachel has had an uphill battle. If you were on the show and won and they asked you to come back and play again with another chance to play and win you would do it in a heartbeat. Houseguest need to stop complaining and play the game. Viewers need to stop complaining and just watch the show. If you’re a viewer and you’re only watching the show every Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday on CBS and you don’t watch the Live Feeds then you’re NOT getting a true depiction of each player and how they’re playing the game. You don’t see the backstabbers, the liars, the fake criers (who twist the truth and make up stories then run around making false statements that they’re being bullied), the mean spirited, the racist (so racist that they were given a chance to pick 3 players to sit out of a competition and they outright picked 3 of the 4 black players to sit out of a competition giving them no chance to compete and win. And all 3 were houseguest’s that they easily could’ve beaten. And the person WILL NOT work with any black players in an alliance and makes it their mission to spread lies about them throughout the house. And every week all that person does is talk about how much they want all or at least three of them gone. And constantly want them on the block. Their mission seemed to be to get them all voted out first. And the crazy thing is that most of them still tried to work with the person. But the person only wants to work with the houseguest that are NOT BLACK.
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It's time in the game for this to be concluded. It's just not fair to the rest of the players. Plus Mickey would have been sent home and the real game can be played fairly. Her BULLY ways are just continuing to threaten other players that make make everyone frightened of her. Plu CBS needs to put Mickey on notice about demeaning poor Rachel's kids. Is she a verbally abusive person towards all kids outside the house? Please have her stop!
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What?!? When did that happen?
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You mean Rachel??!!
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Mickey is a bully and manipulative person. I can't wait for her to go home
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I am ready to see them both go home.
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Rachel is the bully. The first week she couldn't be voted out why? She should not e e be.there, but watch CBS make her the winner.
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Big Brother gets worse with every season. Instead of getting to watch them strategize and work their social games, they have endless comps created to shock and confuse. worst season IMO.
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Blockbuster makes the game less predictable, which is always a good thing.
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I like two nominees that play for the veto and a possible blindside. Don’t like blockbuster.
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I think black buster is awesome because then you can’t just easily get rid of somebody by back door. Give everyone that last chance to stay in the game.
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I love the Blockbuster comp! And the AI Arena comp from last season. It has added soooooooo much to the game. Much more strategy and much more indecision on the voting right to the second they finally tell Julie who they vote to evict! Best thing Big Brother has done in years!!!!
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Get rid of the players who have been on there before! Go back to old school big brother. Most these people on here now are gutless-no big moves just the same people week after week!
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100% agree!
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I vote no, dont keep the blockbuster, especially every week, multiple reasons many have already been mentioned. This season hasn't been fun to watch. I also dont like bringing back return players. Again my personal opinion on both. Change up the themes each season but I dont think you need to change up more then that. Big Brother is fun just as it was set out to be.
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I hate the blockbuster this season and the powers! Ruined the win of HOH !! Stripping it away and then being able to be put up on the block ruins winning HOH!! What happened to battle back?? Nope your ruining it and if next year starts out like this year than just 👋
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I love it. It make Thursday fun to watch because you don't know who going to win and who going get kick out. I love the suspense
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Blockbuster should be on Wedsnesday so we get a day of strategy and drama and do the HOH on Thursday the way it was!
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I don't think the Blockbuster is bad I've been watching BB since it started and this is the first year that half of the players have no back bone and riding thier way thru They really don't know how to play
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Used to watch the live feeds just to watch them scheme through. No point in scheming anymore it the chances are better you win the BB than sway voters to your side. I remember players from the earlier seasons where your words in the house mattered. Now it's just wait til Thursday if you are in jeopardy or save yourself in a comp without playing "the game" all week. If people like this better they likely never saw the first ten years.
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I hate it. Too much chaos at voting time. The veto has also been enough.
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I think it’s dumb they bring old players back especially loud mouth Rachel. She is toxic and people are afraid of her. She is a mother and if I were her children I would be embarrassed. She needs to go home while we laugh all the way
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Rigged blockbuster to get rylie out... is wha we should be talking bout.. let's see footage of mickey rolling that ball to 38 lol... even mickey was surprised lmaooo
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The blockbuster comp is ok for a short time. The two things I hate is the shout out messages sent to family. They are fast loud and annoying. The second thing is social media. We already know the outcome of the episode. So why watch.
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I think the blockbuster needs to go. I don't know why anyone would want to win hoh until almost the end of the season since who ever wins is just safe for the week and destroying there game.
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I have watched every season. These extra comps suck for the HOH not to make good strategies, instead they play scared. It's a very boring show.
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I do not like them bringing a previous player/winner back. Rachel I think has ruined this season. Also please teach Ava how to eat. She is the grossest eater ever. Lip smacking is gross and the way she eats with her hands. Disgusting. Keanu thinks he is King. I do not like him. Rid him soon. And the shirt tail riders like Will Ashley and Ava. No game play. Hope next year is more thought out and better contestants.
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I like the Block Buster, but I really can't stand the Bullies. Mickey is this seasons bully, and then you bring Rachel and let her bully everyone, and then I see that you're bringing crazy eyes bully back on for some reason. I don't believe that people who are straight up mean to others should be rewarded for it. Don't bring them back!!
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I've been watching some of the live feeds and Gezzz! Morgan just give it a break. To much game talking on repeat over and over same conversation. Pour Vince seemed to get the brunt of it. He might like it but everytime she is aired on the feeds have to hit mute
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Anyone whining about BB Blockbuster seems to forget the days of house votes since season 16. No more gotta vote with the house every week.
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KEEP BLOCK BUSTER!
Rachel has had an uphill battle. If you were on the show and won and they asked you to come back and play again with another chance to play and win you would do it in a heartbeat. Houseguest need to stop complaining and play the game. Viewers need to stop complaining and just watch the show. If you’re a viewer and you’re only watching the show every Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday on CBS and you don’t watch the Live Feeds then you’re NOT getting a true depiction of each player and how they’re playing the game. You don’t see the backstabbers, the liars, the fake criers (who twist the truth and make up stories then run around making false statements that they’re being bullied), the mean spirited, the racist (so racist that they were given a chance to pick 3 players to sit out of a competition and they outright picked 3 of the 4 black players to sit out of a competition giving them no chance to compete and win. And all 3 were houseguest’s that they easily could’ve beaten. And the person WILL NOT work with any black players in an alliance and makes it their mission to spread lies about them throughout the house. And every week all that person does is talk about how much they want all or at least three of them gone. And constantly want them on the block. Their mission seemed to be to get them all voted out first. And the crazy thing is that most of them still tried to work with the person. But the person only wants to work with the houseguest that are NOT BLACK.
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I really think it is unfair to bring back a previous player, let alone, a player who had won their season. It is one thing if they are brought back into a house where ALL the players had previously won, or maybe even runners up/2nd place contestants get another go at it. But old and new need to be separate. Rachel is drama. Maybe they realized this cast wasn't so dramatic and needed to add something or rather someone to stir the pot. I'd like to see her voted out once the Blockbuster is no more. #TeamsKeanuandKelly
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Too many chances to get off the block.The best players are getting evicted and the many floaters are still floating. Seriously no real game play with this new format. Sometimes I think the name of the show should be "The Puppets". I've been watching since the beginning and appreciate changes but in my opinion this change is not a good one.
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Rachel is awful! The blockbuster is unfair. Mickie should have been gone weeks ago. Please, Please, enough with the hugging and “I love you”. It is soooo fake! Been watching forever but It is just becoming ridiculous!
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I think the blockbuster and some of the other twists they throw in water down the game. The additional twists also give CBS a chance to put their fingerprints on the game. Sometimes they favor who they want to stay. The players this year are gutless except for Keanu, Kelly and Rachel (the bully). The mean girls need to be broken up. If Wiil wins I quit!! He’s a weasel.
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I think each person should be a loner, stop peddling yourself to promising to go to the end with someone... play the game for yourself!!!! Learn not to keep tattling on one another.. childish!!! Everyone should vote for whoever they want to go home..
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I love it makes game less predictable and someone like Keanu my favorite can remain in game
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I ❤️ the blockbuster
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I like the block buster
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I love the blockbuster
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I like the idea of the block buster, essentially since the prize money has gone up. In my opinion, they should have that added competition to make it a little more difficult to make it to the end. However, I just don’t like that it’s done right before the live vote. If it could be done at an earlier time, like right at the beginning of the show, or even earlier in the day, it would give the nominees and the rest of the houseguests some time to “scramble/strategize” before the voting begins. It seems to me they have more time to strategize on double eviction nights.
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Backdoor weeks were the most boring weeks ever, especially when it stopped being a whole-house comp. Backdoor target didnt get picked for veto? Might as well skip watching til next Sunday.
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The worst thing is not the Blockbuster it’s the crybaby grown”men”. The only real men are Will and Kylie.
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Keanu and Kelley would be out if not for BB. I don’t care for it. Take it away please.
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I love the Blockbuster it gives the chance The person that don't get to play in it the veto
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Love the blockbuster. Has added more drama to show and excitement. Makes eviction night worth watching.
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I don't know where you're getting your info but this is not the word on the big brother streets. We love the Blockbuster because it's unpredictable and we don't already know who's going home by Monday or tuesday. I think the title of this article is really misleading and you didn't do your homework very well.
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I love the BB Blockbuster and the structure of the show now. It makes it exciting all week. I think Ashley is so fake. She started the buzz about Mickey. She said someone was an instigator. Takes one to know one Ashley. She planted the seed. I think she was jealous of Mickey's game. I can't wait for Mickey to stomp on the Judges
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I really like the blockbuster!!! Makes things much more interesting. Keep it!!!
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LOVE IT!!!
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