“Cochran’ll do better next time”. That’s what I said in my wrap up of the fall 2011 season of Survivor: South Pacific. I also said the following: “A lot’s been said about John Cochran over the course of this season and a lot of it’s been pretty unfair. There are those who were disappointed that […]

Guys, this might blow your minds. Ready? I’m starting to think that Big Brother Canada might be even better than its oh-so-good American counterpart. That never happens! There was a moment there when I felt like the Canadian dancers had the Americans beat on So You Think You Can Dance but then the disparity in […]

Before we announce the winners of the 2012 My TV Awards, we’re proud to present our annual Nominee Interview Series. Sometimes the smartest characters and the most compelling human drama on television aren’t in the conference rooms of Lockhart/Gardner or the meth labs and zombie killing fields of AMC. As fans of the best reality competition shows know, […]

When the American version of Big Brother launched in 2000, it had a sense of novelty and excitement surrounding it as a groundbreaking television show—it was unlike any other show that had ever aired in North America at the time. I’ll never forget being glued to the television screen myself, fascinated by this new form […]

 

Last week, ET Canada gave us a grand—albeit very brief— tour of the Big Brother Canada living quarters. Of course, producers don’t want to reveal too much before tonight’s premiere and ruin the suspense for viewers and dedicated fans…They just wanted to reveal enough to increase our anticipation and excitement for the show’s debut. The […]

 

In an exclusive interview with Slice.ca Arisa Cox says, “Big Brother is the centrepiece of the modern reality-show age. It’s been airing for 14 seasons in the States. It’s always on—it’s in 87 countries. And we finally got one here in Canada…” Arisa is the new host for the much-anticipated Big Brother Canada, debuting tonight, Wednesday, […]

 

On the eve of the Big Brother season finale, I want to take this moment to share a common concern about this game.  This concern has been festering in my mind for the majority of the season, especially toward the last couple of weeks. I, like most fans of the game, love watching players pull […]

 

Ladies and gentleman, I spoke too soon. It was just a few days ago when I wrote:  “Britney’s in a great place because if the veto is used by anyone, she should be safe this week.” I, like the rest of Quack Pack, put way too much trust in alliances. After a brutal week, and […]