‘Big Brother 17’: Our dream casting for an All-Stars season
Since we are still in a “Big Brother” frame of mind, we wanted to try something here today: Looking at what a potential 17th season would look like featuring All-Stars players. With that being said, we also wanted to create a caveat: Making sure all players have only played the game once before. While we understand the desire to see a Will or Janelle again, why not get some new blood in the returning player camp?
Most of the houseguests below are from season 11 onward, mostly because we feel like most earlier seasons have already been represented pretty well and season 9 was awful to begin with. We’re also not really considering whether or not these people would play again, mostly because we cannot read minds and opinions can change.
Andy Herren (15) – We like to see winners play again, mostly because we want to see if their strategy holds up when people know their game.
Derrick Lavasseur (16) – Clearly, one of the best players ever. It may be a little recent, but there is no bias here.
Donny Thompson (16) – One of the most popular players ever. He’s right up there with Big Jeff.
Eddie McGee (1) – Yes, we do have an interest in seeing a season 1 player return who doesn’t go by the name of Chicken George, and Eddie seems perfect for it. He’d probably do very well even in a different game.
Frank Eudy (14) – A really good physical competitor, and you need some of these to make the cast more interesting.
Ian Terry (14) – Extremely popular with many fans, seeing him versus Derrick would make for a good bit of fun.
Matt Hoffman (12) – The fact that Matt hasn’t played again yet is a surprise in itself.
Zach Rance (16) – He can be a villain if you want him to, but more than anything else, the man is just a good time.
Amanda Zuckerman (15) – You may hate her, but you need a few villains in just about every season.
Elissa Slater (15) – Fans loved Elissa, regardless of if they were part of the Brenchel Army or not. It’d be interesting to see how she does without the same sort of enormous target.
Jun Song (4) – It’d probably never happen, given that she does not even live in America anymore. With that being said, we can dream.
Kalia Booker (13) – An underrated strategic player. She may not go too far in this season, but she played in a season where it was almost impossible for a newbie to win.
Maggie Ausburn (6) – It’ll probably never happen here, either. Maggie was a great player, but not well-liked.
Natalie Martinez (11) – Another controversial contestant, but someone who was very good at playing down their strengths to make it to the end.
Nicole Franzel (16) – Extremely likable this season, and someone we feel could be a really good player in a better situation.
Shelley Moore (13) – Largely viewed as a villain, but we really don’t think she was all that different for Andy or Derrick other than that she was a little too transparent, and she couldn’t win a competition.
What is your dream “Big Brother” All-Stars cast? Let us know in the comments, and click here for more coverage, including our interview with winner Derrick Lavasseur and other highlights. Also, be sure to sign up for more via our CarterMatt Newsletter.
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jadedbylife
October 7, 2014 @ 8:14 am
w.t.f..?? part of the allure of all this is that golden ticket mentality, willy wonka…. ‘everyon had chance’ like lottery…….. like huger games, but not quite, am i right??? slap in the face to…well…wow
no disrespect, but these already had their shot, their time…
shortchange/insult audience! GET ME UP IN IT!!~
Brandt
September 28, 2014 @ 8:47 am
This list is ridiculous considering that the all time male competition winner in the entire 16 seasons of Big Brother was not even mentioned.. That honor goes to Frankie Grande because of his 5 HOH and 3 POV wins in a single season which puts him in second place overall, one POV shy of tying Janelle’s record 5 HOH and 4 POV wins from BB7 All Stars which is a record that still stands to this day… Competition wise Frankie is the top male winner of all time and for that reason alone his name deserves to be on this list. Yes indeed Frankie has earned his place among the greatest competitors of all time, I’m not even mentioning his sole BOB win which Caleb sat out on either.
bleu
September 27, 2014 @ 10:45 am
I am starting to wonder if there is bias against Frankie J. Grande on this site because on two separate articles already he has not been suggested and what is more surprising is I really did not care for his arrogance on BB but no one can deny he was a beast at competitions and his social game. No one no matter how much they want to deny facts do not lie he is tied for most BB competition wins. Anyone can argue it was only because of the battle of the block new to this season but the fact remains he still is tied with Janelle for the most wins and is considered a BB legend for that fact alone. Donny was sweet but not very good at his social gameplay. Derrick who won has stated on post interviews that Frankie was his biggest threat and really the only one he was concerned about from the beginning says it all. People can mention all the negative reasons why Frankie should not be back on the show ignoring what the other houseguests have done and said on the show but whether we like him or not he is good business for CBS or he would not be on The Talk after the show ended and invited to do the Amazing Race. Because frankly as much as we loved Zach and probably for the wrong reasons even he himself has stated after the show he had little gameplay and he couldn’t keep his mouth shut which he clearly demonstrated still at the finale with his vote for the winner. I would be surprised if Frankie was not invited to BB All Stars and most likely will and not because of his sister which we have heard so often like a broken CD because that might be true for the first time but if on a second time it would for his gameplay and persona alone because again whether we like him or not and his pride and arrogance aside he was a great player. I just hope he will watch the BB episodes this past season and learn from his mistakes on how he portrayed himself and in doing so will tone down his elitist attitude especially the last episode he was evicted on for example how he thought he could persuade the jury and pick the winner on his word alone. If he learns he will be tough to beat on the All Stars.
Brandt
September 28, 2014 @ 8:56 am
I also mentioned something similar to your comment regarding Frankie.. There is no argument that Frankie has secured his place among the greatest players of all time with his competition wins.. Janelle is not only the greatest female winner of all time but is overall the #1 player of all time when it to comp wins.. Frankie is #2 when it comes to comp wins, 1 POV win short of tying Janelle’s record.. But Frankie is the #1 male comp winner of all time.. Does he get any recognition or respect for that achievement from fans? Not yet, but in time he will. As for The Amazing Race, Zankie has more or less been confirmed to appear as both Frankie and Zach have said they have been asked to appear as a team. I have a question for you though.. Are you counting Frankie’s 1 BOB win in your total of comp wins? That would make his comp wins a total of 9 including his 5 HOH and 3 POV wins which would tie him with Janelle from BB7 All Stars with wins overall in a single season.
bleu
September 29, 2014 @ 10:46 pm
I actually saw a comment but not sure if it was on Julie Chen ‘s twitter or #Zankie or #Frankieisalegend or #BB16 but i do know Derrick on the show after Frankie received his last win mentioned Frankie was now a legend oh and while frankie was locked in the HOH while competition was in play on the feeds he counted his wins as 9 total as well sorry could not be more help
Conchita
September 27, 2014 @ 8:21 am
Production has pretty much killed any chance of having an all-stars anytime soon by re-casting Boogie, Janelle, Dick, Danielle, Dan, Britney, Jeff, Jordan, and Brenchel in seasons 12 thru 14.
Lisa
September 25, 2014 @ 6:18 pm
I’m not a fan of Elissas. Other than that the list seems cool. Of course I would love to have Britney Haynes back <3
mike
September 25, 2014 @ 5:52 pm
i could see devin again for his huge drama.
an all winners season also great idea.
Dan and will never get old. Unlike boogie, janelle, rachel, and jeff.
sdsdsd
September 25, 2014 @ 5:22 pm
ew, awful cast
Bill
September 25, 2014 @ 5:02 pm
Not a fan of Kalia Booker. She spent her HOH in the HOH room thinking about spending the money she deserved to win. Get out there and work the HGs, not sleep the game away.