Big Brother host Julie Chen Moonves revealed her predictions for the upcoming double eviction in season 25. In an exclusive interview with We, the 53-year-old host expressed her belief that Bowie Jane is the strongest contender among the houseguests for the double elimination. The event will be broadcasted live on CBS on Thursday, October 26, at 9 p.m. ET.
"[Bowie] has had a smooth season so far, never being nominated or facing any rumors of being nominated. She has managed to stay under the radar all these weeks. I believe she and Matt [Klotz] are the only two who are not being targeted by the others," Julie elaborated.
Julie expressed doubt in competition powerhouse Jag Bains' chances of surviving the night since he cannot participate in Thursday's live Head of Household competition as the current HoH. Julie informed Us that the live battle for the HoH title will involve a "memory game" of sorts and shared her thoughts on who might come out as the winner.
"In my opinion, Cirie has a real chance of winning it all. Cirie or Mama Fe could be the winners. And if Cirie does win, Matt will be safe, but Jag won't," she expressed.
Julie then speculated that should Cirie, aged 53, become the Head of Household, she may choose to nominate Matt, aged 27, and Jag, aged 25, who are part of a final two alliance called "The Minute Men," for eviction, with Jag being her main target.
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Julie explained that all Cirie needed to do was have a private conversation with Matt where she could inform him, "I am doing this for your own good. You don't have to take responsibility for it."
In the previous month, during the double eviction, Cameron Hardin and Jared Fields were both eliminated from the house. However, as part of the "Big Brother Zombies" twist, they were given an opportunity to return to the game. Cameron, aged 34, emerged victorious over Jared, aged 25, who happens to be Cirie's son, after a three-round competition. Cameron managed to remain in the game for three more weeks before ultimately being evicted again.
The eliminated houseguests in the double eviction won't have a chance for redemption this time. According to Julie, there won't be any zombies involved, just a straightforward double eviction.
Although it's difficult to predict who will be the second evictee on Thursday without knowing the HoH competition results, Julie is confident that Blue Kim will be the first person to go home. Jag nominated Blue, 25, and America Lopez for eviction earlier this week, with Blue being his intended target.
"I believe that Blue will be entering the jury house tonight. The signs are clear," said Julie. Although Julie expressed her surprise that Jag chose to target Blue despite their strong friendship, she still views it as a strategic move in the game.
"It's a clever choice because Blue has demonstrated her ability to win competitions in recent weeks. She possesses endurance," Julie explained. "Therefore, Jag is making the correct decision."
Julie finds it difficult to predict who will win the game, but she ultimately chooses Cirie as her top choice. According to Julie, Cirie is well-liked by everyone in the jury, which is crucial in the emotional setting of the game. Even if Cirie doesn't make any significant strategic moves, Julie believes that her persuasive speaking skills and likability would work in her favor if she reaches the final two. However, Julie also believes that given the opportunity, Cirie is ready to take risks and make bold moves, such as winning the Head of Household competition and eliminating strong competitors like Jag.
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