Things have been a little different on Big Brother 22, not only is it an All-Stars season, it is being produced in the midst of a pandemic. Julie Chen returned as host of the reality competition and the set-up has been interesting for viewers to see.
After Nicole Anthony was fired from the house, Chen was worried about her bad moves in the house. Anthony cried after reflecting on her decisions, but the CBS presenter was unable to reach out after a hug due to social distance measures. Chen is now talking about that awkward moment after it went viral online.
Why was Nicole Anthony postponed?
It was another horrible week within the Big Brother house as Memphis Garrett held all power as the head of household. De BB alum set David Alexander and Anthony up for eviction.
Anthony had a difficult time during the week because she believed that Janelle Pierzina, her closest ally, was working with Garrett. The former felt safe enough not to play in the Safety Suit twist and landed on the block.
Appointed for eviction, Anthony sent in a downward spiral and she took it out on Pierzina and Kaysar Ridha, who really wanted her to stay in the house. Emotions got the best of Anthony who then moped around the house and tried to convince her housemates to keep her in the game. However, it was a difficult pitch, as Pierzina and Ridha are seen by the majority as the most dangerous players in the house.
On eviction night, Anthony received the majority of the votes and he was the second suspended housekeeper of the season.
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Julie Chen grills Nicole Anthony
Chen has been with Big Brother since the first season, back in the year 2000. The television host is a fan just like the viewers at home. Chen dragged Anthony completely for her bad game moves.
“I’m a little confused by your gameplay, explain to me, because Janelle and Kaysar are camping to stay you,” Chen said. ‘You do not seem to trust her. Is that correct? “
Chen then asked Anthony why she did not trust the people closest to her and came to the other side of the house with her song.
“Because I really felt like they were with Memphis,” Anthony explained. “They told me they could file a good word with Memphis, so when I was nominated, I was shocked.”
De Big Brother host then told Anthony that Pierzina was faithful to her and asked why she was hiring her.
‘In all honesty I will admit, as with all the people in the house talking and hearing everyone telling me she was lying and that came into my head. I will admit, I was wrong, ”Anthony added.
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Nicole Anthony cries
Anthony was then treated to her farewell messages from her fellow housemates. She felt bad for not trusting Pierzina and Ridha and started crying.
“Janelle had your back and she was crying about it herself,” Chen told Anthony.
“I feel so awful, so awful, it’s my mistake,” Anthony said as she cried.
“We only wish you Nicole, stay safe,” Chen added.
The interview ended with the camera showing a shot of Chen with a view of Anthony cry. Because of social distance measures, Chen sat 10 feet away from the exposed housekeeper.
“If I could give you a hug now, I would, but we can not cause these strange times,” Chen added when Anthony sniffed.
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Julie Chen reacts to the awkward moment
Chen broke her silence after that awkward moment she experienced on the show. The TV personality said it was ‘very hard’ for her to cry Anthony because it all played out.
Nicole A. is from Long Island, [N.Y.], where I grew up a lot as a kid, ‘Chen told Entertainment Weekly. ‘She’s someone I’d been friends with in high school and high school when we were the same age. She’s a good kid who’s playing and spiraling downhill. The worst part was that she realized it. Even with the mask on, you could tell she felt terrible. I’m currently giving them a virtual hug as I write this. Go say a prayer for her and her family tonight. Prayer works. ”
Big Brother 22 broadcasts Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at 8 pm ET on CBS.
