Yahoo News Julie Chen Moonves reacts to that surprise “Big Brother” Head of Household
Each week, Big Brother host Julie Chen Moonves will weigh in on the latest events in the house. Here, she reacts to Felicia calling out Cory, Cory still deciding to keep Felicia, Mecole's lack of campaigning, and a surprise new HOH. (Also read or watch our exit interview with Mecole Hayes.)
Sonja Flemming/CBS Julie Chen Moonves on season 25 of 'Big Brother'
ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: What did you think of Felicia's big Veto speech and calling out Cory in front of everyone?
JULIE CHEN MOONVES: It was a big, bold move and I liked it. She spoke the truth and was fighting for her BB life. She had nothing to lose, and guess what? It worked!
CBS Felicia Cannon and Mecole Hayes on season 25 of 'Big Brother'
What do you make of Cory's decision to keep someone, in Felicia, who publicly blasted him and was clearly gunning for him?
It was the smart move to make based on how Felicia performs in most competitions [versus] how Mecole has performed. Mecole has come close to winning three big competitions, and she would have targeted Cory too at some point.
Sonja Flemming/CBS Mecole Hayes on 'Big Brother' season 25
Mecole didn't really campaign much to stay, preferring to lay low and not make waves. But that also meant she wasn't making deals. Was that her ultimate undoing?
No. It wouldn't make sense for her to wheel and deal. She's not a schemer. She held true to who she had an allegiance to (Felicia) and didn't try to jump into new relationships with people she doesn't particularly like or trust. Her undoing was Cory scheming and flipping the vote against her.
CBS Bowie Jane and Felicia Cannon on season 25 of 'Big Brother'
Bowie Jane has been something of a strategic afterthought this season. Do you see her asserting herself now as Head of Household, or being manipulated into doing other people's bidding?
I see her being manipulated. She looked terrified of her HOH duties when we got off the air. She hasn't targeted or lobbied for/against anyone this season. She might be the only houseguest to become HOH and not get drunk with power. We shall see…
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