Celebrity Big Brother: Marissa wanted to do the 'human thing' by campaigning for Ross Mathews

She may be a superfan, but even Marissa Jaret Winokur has her limits when playingCelebrity Big Brother. (For Mathews thoughts, as well as host Julie Chens, clickhereandhere.) ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: You were selfless in your final speeches. Cliff Lipson/CBS You didnt say anything about yourself. I dont know what people saw at home but he played such a good game. But you are supposed to campaign for you!I couldnt play against him....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 342 words · Michael Pena

Celebrity Big Brother: Omarosa returns to house after seeking medical treatment

UPDATED, 8:22 p.m. ETOmarosa is back in the house. This development will be addressed on the Sunday night broadcast. Overnight, video from theCelebrity Big Brotherfeeds revealed that Omarosa left the house. Ross then questioned whether the former White House aide is coming back. Is she somewhere overnight somewhere? How is that possible? She returned to the house in a cast but voted from the hospital. It doesnt seem fair, Marissa says....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 133 words · Wendy Harvey

Celebrity Big Brother:Bowling challenge triggered Omarosa's asthma attack

I couldnt breathe, Omarosa said in the diary room. It was really difficult to breathe. I knew I was in trouble with my asthma. Credit: Cliff Lipson/CBS He ended up winning the competition, with plans to nominate Omarosa and Keshia for eviction. By late Saturday when the episode was taped CBS released a statement saying Omarosa would be back. We were able to get my asthma under control, Omarosa said in the diary room during Sundays episode....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 131 words · Jennifer Long

Celebrity Big Brother:EW's TV critics discuss the premiere

The catharsis will be swift! Kristen Baldwin [5:01 PM]Our first BUT FIRST. Darren Franich [5:02 PM]Its Mark McGrath! Credit: CBS Sometimes I still listen to Sugar Ray songs and cry. Kristen Baldwin [5:02 PM]This is clearly a no-shame zone, Darren. A safe space.These celebrities are so lame they narrate their own rise to fame story. Darren Franich [5:03 PM]Mark McGraths celebrity lookalike is Michael C. Hall, agree/disagree? Kristen Baldwin [5:03 PM]I do NOT see that....

May 1, 2025 · 5 min · 901 words · Sarah Walker

Celebrity Big Brother:Meet the Cast

A lot of familiar names (Omarosa, anyone?) See the cast for yourself in their fancy new connection photos. Omarosa Manigault The three-timeApprenticecontestant and Trump campaigner departed the White House for theBig Brotherhouse. Cliff Lipson/CBS; Jeffrey Mayer/WireImage; Cliff Lipson/CBS No word on if that is trading up or trading down. Mark McGrath The Sugar Ray singer also did a stint onCelebrity Apprentice. Shannon Elizabeth TheAmerican Piestar may not like living on slop if she becomes a Have Not....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 243 words · Helen Hernandez

Celebrity Big Brother:Omarosa compares White House to a plantation

‘I’ve been emancipated,’ she says of leaving the White House. ‘I feel like I just got freed off of a plantation.’ He’s going to come after me with everything he has. Credit: Cliff Lipson/CBS Like, I’m going up against a kazillionaire. So I’ll probably end up in court for the next… but I have to tell my truth. I’m tired of being muted. “Ooh, freedom, I’ve been emancipated,” she says....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 140 words · Timothy White

Celebrity Big Brothercontestant Mark McGrath denies getting plastic surgery. Ever.

Did some fans think he looked a littletoogood onCelebrity Big Brother? Mark McGrath made the decision Thursday to deny that hes ever had plastic surgery. Funny to hear these so called experts insist I have…back to the real world. Credit: Bill Inoshita/CBS McGrath made it all the way to the end before he was voted out of the house. He tied for third place while Marissa Jaret Winokur went on to win the game....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 106 words · Bruce Allen

Celebrity Big Brotherfinale recap: And the Winner Is...

Someone just got robbed Welcome to finale night! Its time to crown the winner ofBig Brother 19! Whoops, this isnt the finale ofBig Brother 19 itsCelebrity Big Brother! Our winner is…Marissa? Yes, Marissa J. Winokur. Yup, you heard that correctly. The talkativeHairspraystar defeated Ross Matthews by a vote of 6 to 3 in theCelebrity Big Brotherfinale. And Ive got to tell you right off the bat Im not happy about it....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 621 words · Chad Butler

Celebrity Big Brotherhost Julie Chen on Omarosa: 'Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned'

Just three episodes intoCelebrity Big Brotherand so much has already happened. ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: Okay, lets get right into it. Who has impressed you the most so far in the house?JULIE CHEN:Shannon has impressed me. I mean a 16-letter word?!?! But she needs to reel it in a bit. And not sure if her tears are real or strategy. Reminds me of another famous poker/B.B. And what about the flip side of that?...

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 365 words · Timothy Myers

Celebrity Big Brotherousted houseguest Jonathan Bennett reveals how he left behind a toxic atmosphere

On Friday,Celebrity Big Brotherevicted its first houseguest, actor turned on-air host Jonathan Bennett. Youre just so excited and so happy to be there and its such a crazy experience. What a cool experience to tell my kids. Credit: Monty Brinton/CBS How long were you in the house?10 days. Why did you migrate to the gals first for an alliance? Thats impossible to do because you dont have a read on anyone....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 241 words · Mark Kim

Celebrity Big Brotherproducer on Omarosa's asthma, quitters, and Sunday's finale

Celebrity Big Brother, we hardly got to mock ye! Its been a crazy whirlwind, admits executive producer Allison Grodner. I cant believe its almost over. Credit: Cliff Lipson/CBS; Megan Mack/Getty Images Portrait It would be fun to see this go on a little bit more. Its really a tribute to the social experiment of it all. Youre cut off and it all happens just like its been happening over the last 18 years....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 333 words · Kimberly Hart

Celebrity Big Brotherproducer: Omarosa impact has been 'surprising'

Quelsurprise: Omarosa Manigault has already made an impact on her fellow houseguests. Thats a big ask. You mean all 11 have watched the show before?Almost all. Its not a house of superfans. Half of our cast are actual, legitimate fans of our show and watched multiple seasons. The other half are new to it. Did any of them have any crazy requests?Nothing crazy, honestly. We called our counterparts in the U....

May 1, 2025 · 4 min · 698 words · Melissa Knight

Celebrity Big Brotherrecap: A 'B-word' Jury

What will the jury think of the remaining five? Here we go, aCelebrity BBclip show highlights of all the drama! Im all about it. Credit: Bill Inoshita/CBS Downtime is when players validate or invalidate other players perceptions of themselves and elevate or trounce on others egos. The game isnt always in the moves you make but in the mood you create when you make them. Im all about emotional intelligence and reading those signals....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 398 words · Cody Solis