‘Big Brother’ host Julie Chen Moonves blasts Rick Devens: ‘This ain’t ‘Survivor,’ honey’

Julie Chen Moonves has publicly criticized Rick Devens’ performance on Big Brother 28. Her comments suggest that Devens, a former Survivor participant, has failed to adapt to the specific mechanics and social environment of the Big Brother game. Moonves described his constant talking as a distraction and stated that the current competition is distinct from his previous experience on Survivor.

Coverage from outlets including Entertainment Weekly, Gold Derby, Yahoo, and The Sun emphasizes Moonves’ exclusion of Devens from her list of standout players. Reports from Parade, Just Jared, and Men's Journal highlight her stated preference for other houseguests, specifically identifying Dee Valladares as a player she is rooting for to win. Future developments depend on whether the house dynamics shift following these public remarks.

It remains to be seen if Moonves will further clarify her stance on the contestants or if the players themselves will acknowledge the host's assessment of their strategies.