Nicole Franzel is one of the most polarizing Big Brother players (and winners) of all time. Big Brother fans either love or hate her — there is no in-between. But after her appearance on the controversial second iteration of All-Stars in 2020, what has Nicole been up to?
Nicole Franzel | Photo by Sonja Flemming/CBS via Getty Images Nicole Franzel competed on ‘Big Brother’ three times
CBS introduced viewers to Nicole Franzel in Big Brother 16, where she became a fan-favorite due to her innocent nature and endearing Michigander accent. Nicole was most known for her showmance with Hayden Voss. But she also won three Head of Household competitions (and was dethroned two times due to the annoying Battle of the Block twist).
The houseguests targeted Nicole because of her showmance and status as a competition threat, and she was evicted on Day 56. However, Nicole won the Battle Back and returned to the...
Nicole Franzel | Photo by Sonja Flemming/CBS via Getty Images Nicole Franzel competed on ‘Big Brother’ three times
CBS introduced viewers to Nicole Franzel in Big Brother 16, where she became a fan-favorite due to her innocent nature and endearing Michigander accent. Nicole was most known for her showmance with Hayden Voss. But she also won three Head of Household competitions (and was dethroned two times due to the annoying Battle of the Block twist).
The houseguests targeted Nicole because of her showmance and status as a competition threat, and she was evicted on Day 56. However, Nicole won the Battle Back and returned to the...
- 3/3/2023
- by Sarah Little
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Is “Big Brother” on Netflix? Yes. After being on the air for more than two decades, CBS’s hit reality TV show is finally available to stream on Netflix. However, as of this writing, you can only watch two installments: Season 10, which aired in the summer of 2008, and Season 14, which took place in the summer of 2012. If you’re looking for seasons other than 10 and 14, we suggest you check out Paramount Plus instead, as that streamer has the rights to the entire “Big Brother” catalogue.
Here is how the Netflix platform describes the addictive reality series, which is based on the Dutch program of the same name: “In the ultimate test of strategy and social skills, contestants spend the summer in a house under 24/7 surveillance, vying for a 500,000 prize.” Julie Chen Moonves has hosted the CBS show since Season 1 in 2000 and its iconic motto is “Expect the Unexpected.”
See Why...
Here is how the Netflix platform describes the addictive reality series, which is based on the Dutch program of the same name: “In the ultimate test of strategy and social skills, contestants spend the summer in a house under 24/7 surveillance, vying for a 500,000 prize.” Julie Chen Moonves has hosted the CBS show since Season 1 in 2000 and its iconic motto is “Expect the Unexpected.”
See Why...
- 12/9/2022
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
“Big Brother” Season 7 brought us the first ever “America’s Choice Jury Prize.” It was later renamed to “America’s Favorite Houseguest” to include all contestants as contenders for the coveted honor. On each finale night, host Julie Chen Moonves awards a $25,000 check to the “Bb” player with the most votes cast by America. As of 2020, Jeff Schroeder is the only player to win the prize twice. Who will be added to this list for the ongoing “All-Stars” season? Scroll through our photo gallery above to see the “Big Brother” America’s Favorite Houseguests list for all seasons.
See‘Big Brother’ winners list: All 21 seasons, plus 3 spin-offs
Janelle Pierzina (Season 7) — Fan favorite Janelle holds the honor of being the first houseguest to win the $25,000 prize in 2006. Janelle has played “Big Brother” four times but has not able to take home the big win. Finale date: September 12, 2006.
No winner (Season 8) — The...
See‘Big Brother’ winners list: All 21 seasons, plus 3 spin-offs
Janelle Pierzina (Season 7) — Fan favorite Janelle holds the honor of being the first houseguest to win the $25,000 prize in 2006. Janelle has played “Big Brother” four times but has not able to take home the big win. Finale date: September 12, 2006.
No winner (Season 8) — The...
- 9/27/2020
- by Misty Holland and Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
Big Brother has been on the air for 20 years.
The series has been a success story for CBS, but it has also been filled with controversial houseguests.
While most of the action is cut down to three one-hour episodes every week, the series has a 24-hour live feed that gives viewers a closer look into what goes on in the house.
We're running down the most controversial houseguests.
Jack Matthews (Season 21)
Matthews found himself in trouble for comments that viewers found both racist and aggressive.
He did not get on with fellow houseguest, Kemi Fakunle, and said to his allies that he wanted to "stomp a mudhole through" her chest.
He also called her "disgusting" and a "maggot" during their time in the house.
Matthews also courted controversy when called Asian-American houseguest Isabella Wang a "rice pudding."
Julie Chen asked Matthews about his comments upon his eviction, and he apologized to Fakunle,...
The series has been a success story for CBS, but it has also been filled with controversial houseguests.
While most of the action is cut down to three one-hour episodes every week, the series has a 24-hour live feed that gives viewers a closer look into what goes on in the house.
We're running down the most controversial houseguests.
Jack Matthews (Season 21)
Matthews found himself in trouble for comments that viewers found both racist and aggressive.
He did not get on with fellow houseguest, Kemi Fakunle, and said to his allies that he wanted to "stomp a mudhole through" her chest.
He also called her "disgusting" and a "maggot" during their time in the house.
Matthews also courted controversy when called Asian-American houseguest Isabella Wang a "rice pudding."
Julie Chen asked Matthews about his comments upon his eviction, and he apologized to Fakunle,...
- 7/29/2020
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
“Big Brother 20” star Jc Mounduix has come under fire after the show’s live feeds showed him attempting to sexually harass his fellow houseguests with an ice cream scooper.
On Monday, Mounduix was seen trying to place the scooper under Kaitlyn Herman’s blanket while she pushed him away. The 28-year-old professional dancer also told Kaycee Clark to “open up your vagina” because it “feels good,” to which she told him “no.”
Mounduix then went after Tyler Crispen, cupping the current Head of Household’s genitals through his pants while he was getting a massage.
See Congrats, Foutte! You’re the worst ‘Big Brother’ alliance name of all time
While the houseguests do not appear have discussed Mounduix’s actions in depth yet on the available feeds, fans took to Twitter to express their outrage, with some calling for Mounduix to be booted from the house.
#BB20 with video evidence...
On Monday, Mounduix was seen trying to place the scooper under Kaitlyn Herman’s blanket while she pushed him away. The 28-year-old professional dancer also told Kaycee Clark to “open up your vagina” because it “feels good,” to which she told him “no.”
Mounduix then went after Tyler Crispen, cupping the current Head of Household’s genitals through his pants while he was getting a massage.
See Congrats, Foutte! You’re the worst ‘Big Brother’ alliance name of all time
While the houseguests do not appear have discussed Mounduix’s actions in depth yet on the available feeds, fans took to Twitter to express their outrage, with some calling for Mounduix to be booted from the house.
#BB20 with video evidence...
- 7/3/2018
- by Joyce Eng
- Gold Derby
Big Brother‘s Jc Mounduix, who is currently competing on Season 20, has sparked outrage on social media after he appeared to sexually harass multiple fellow houseguests on Monday night.
As seen on Big Brother‘s live feeds (24/7 footage of the Bb house and its occupants, to which viewers can subscribe via CBS All Access throughout the summer), professional dancer Mounduix was spotted attempting to place an ice cream scoop over other contestants’ genitals.
Mounduix seemed to try placing the item under life coach Kaitlyn Herman’s blanket, and was heard telling professional football player Kaycee Clark to “open up” her private parts,...
As seen on Big Brother‘s live feeds (24/7 footage of the Bb house and its occupants, to which viewers can subscribe via CBS All Access throughout the summer), professional dancer Mounduix was spotted attempting to place an ice cream scoop over other contestants’ genitals.
Mounduix seemed to try placing the item under life coach Kaitlyn Herman’s blanket, and was heard telling professional football player Kaycee Clark to “open up” her private parts,...
- 7/3/2018
- TVLine.com
Hey, fellow "Big Brother" fans. We previously reported to you guys that the next season of Amazing Race which is season 31 is bringing on a couple of former Big Brother houseguests to compete. According to TMZ, it's an all-Big Brother season, but other sources say it'll be a mixture of Big Brother houseguests and former Amazing Race contestants. I guess we'll find out which version is true when the season finally airs. But here's what our new report is about. Apparently, the Amazing Race production team decided to suddenly cut a couple of the Big Brother houseguests that were all set and prepared to race! We previously reported that Asian James Huling from Big Brother seasons 17 and 18 would be teaming up with Corey Brooks from season 18. We also reported that Big Brother 19 winner Josh Martinez would be teaming up with Big Brother seasons 18 and 19 runner-up Paul Abrahamian. Well, now...
- 6/4/2018
- by Andre Braddox
- OnTheFlix
There was no worry that Big Brother would be cancelled last summer because CBS had given the reality competition a two season renewal back in Summer 2014. That's not the case this time around. Will this show continue to be a winner for the network? Will it be cancelled or renewed for season 19? Stay tuned.Hosted by Julie Chen, Big Brother typically airs three nights a week — Wednesdays (veto), Thursdays (eviction), and Sundays. This time around, the new contestants are Paul Abrahamian, Victor Arroyo, Corey Brooks, Paulie Calafiore, Bronte D'Acquisto, Bridgette Dunning, Zakiyah Everette, Jozea Flores, Glenn Garcia, Michelle Meyer, Natalie Negrotti, and Tiffany Rousso. Returning houseguests from past seasons are Da'Vonne Rogers, Frank Eudy, James Huling, and Nicole Franzel.Read More…...
- 8/11/2016
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Frank Eudy was sent home in this week’s “Big Brother” eviction episode in a unanimous 9-0 vote after a scorched-earth speech blasting some of his fellow houseguests. In his estimation, he thinks his tight relationship with Bridgette — also placed on the block this week — led to his ouster. “From what I was told, […]...
- 7/29/2016
- by bfurdyk
- ET Canada
This season of Big Brother season 18 runs for 99 days and so far there has been twist, after twist, after twist. The first came with this season's cast announcement in what was coined as a semi-twist where the siblings of former players Vanessa Rousso and Cody Calafiore were given a crack at the $500,000 prize. Next was the move to insert four returning players, Nicole Franzel, James Huling, Da'Vonne Rogers and Frank Eudy, back in the game. Then the houseguests were informed that they would be playing in teams this season. And that wasn't all. The houseguests
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- 7/26/2016
- by Brian Porreca
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
A “Big Brother” veteran, a Pretty Little Liar and “Outlander” stars got viewers talking passionately on Twitter over the past week. The Wrap has partnered with Canvs, a language analytics company that measures emotions around content, for a weekly look at the characters and stars that have TV viewers the most worked up. The data below covers July 4-10 and is drawn from the 10 most emotionally reacted-to broadcast and cable television shows and specials. On the Thursday edition of CBS’s “Big Brother,” Season 18 contestant Frank Eudy got viewers buzzing, edging out Bridgette Dunning in terms of Twitter chatter. (Eudy.
- 7/12/2016
- by Fabric Media
- The Wrap
It wouldn't be summer on CBS without Big Bother. Will this show continue to be a winner in the ratings for the network? Will it be cancelled or renewed for season 19? Stay tuned.Hosted by Julie Chen, Big Brother typically airs three nights a week — Wednesdays (veto), Thursdays (eviction), and Sundays. This time around, the new contestants are Paul Abrahamian, Victor Arroyo, Corey Brooks, Paulie Calafiore, Bronte D'Acquisto, Bridgette Dunning, Zakiyah Everette, Jozea Flores, Glenn Garcia, Michelle Meyer, Natalie Negrotti, and Tiffany Rousso. Returning houseguests from past seasons are Da'Vonne Rogers, Frank Eudy, James Huling, and Nicole Franzel.Read More…...
- 7/8/2016
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
In the first (televised) week of Big Brother 18, returning player Frank Eudy has made quite an impression. Frank was only really considered a "fan favorite" because he was a good player in a sea of dummies in Big Brother 14. In Big Brother 18, he has proved he can play with the heavyweights. Right now, Frank is probably in the best position but that is because he is currently on both sides of the house. Though he is top dog now, Frank's game is going to come crumbling down if something doesn't change soon. ...
- 7/5/2016
- by editor@buddytv.com
- buddytv.com
This season, several houseguests have returned from past seasons of Big Brother. Will viewers return to watch this summer? Will this staple of the CBS schedule be cancelled or renewed for a 19th season? Stay tuned.
Hosted by Julie Chen, Big Brother typically airs three nights a week — Wednesdays (veto), Thursdays (eviction), and Sundays. This time around, the new contestants are Paul Abrahamian, Victor Arroyo, Corey Brooks, Paulie Calafiore, Bronte D'Acquisto, Bridgette Dunning, Zakiyah Everette, Jozea Flores, Glenn Garcia, Michelle Meyer, Natalie Negrotti, and Tiffany Rousso. Returning houseguests from past seasons are Da'Vonne Rogers, Frank Eudy, James Huling, and Nicole Franzel.
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Hosted by Julie Chen, Big Brother typically airs three nights a week — Wednesdays (veto), Thursdays (eviction), and Sundays. This time around, the new contestants are Paul Abrahamian, Victor Arroyo, Corey Brooks, Paulie Calafiore, Bronte D'Acquisto, Bridgette Dunning, Zakiyah Everette, Jozea Flores, Glenn Garcia, Michelle Meyer, Natalie Negrotti, and Tiffany Rousso. Returning houseguests from past seasons are Da'Vonne Rogers, Frank Eudy, James Huling, and Nicole Franzel.
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- 6/27/2016
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Summer has officially started, and it's already so much ridiculous fun. We always look forward to Big Brother more than is probably healthy, and so far this season is totally worth our anticipation. Over the course of tonight's two hours, Julie Chen revealed three twists that will make this season just a little bit different from any other. First, the 12 new houseguests were joined by four former houseguests! Season 16's Nicole Franzel, Season 17's James Huling and Da'Vonne Rogers, and season 14's Frank Eudy will all also be competing this season. Needless to say, the newbies weren't so thrilled by the appearance of the oldies, and planned to vote them all...
- 6/23/2016
- E! Online
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