Big Brother 19 finale: Paul Abrahamian has zero regrets (CBS backyard interview)
You could see over the course of this interview that Dr. Will had a little bit of sympathy towards Paul; yet, at the same time he was very much willing to mock him, making it clear that he should go on some other shows now and come close to winning. It’s hard losing the game, and it’s even hard losing it twice. You can tell that Paul is upset about it (which makes sense after how well he ran that house all season), but this is the way that it works out when you don’t spend time making sure that the person leaving the house and going to jury isn’t upset with you. Clearly, what Paul doesn’t realize yet is how he lost. He didn’t have to be emotionally manipulative or malicious in how he talked about other people. He went far harder than he needed to for the sake of the game, but it is what it is. He liked his moves, and he feels as though he stacks up there with some of the greats.
For the record, Paul did tell Will that he’s open to doing Survivor, but we’re not sure that will happen. For one, he’s not all that good when it comes to survival skills; also, everyone is going to target him from day one. In some ways, he already is the Big Brother version of Russell Hantz, who appeared on Survivor three times and lost two seasons back-to-back after making it all the way to the end.
On the showmance front, don’t expect to see a Paul – Christmas showmance anytime soon. He virtually dismissed that possibility over the course of the interview, making it clear that the two had more of a friendship and he was happy to be there for her as a cuddle buddy most of the season. (Sorry, Paulmas fans…)
Ultimately, Paul just doesn’t seem to have learned that much about what went wrong the first time; had that happened, maybe things would’ve been different in round two.
What do you think about Paul Abrahamian as a Big Brother player this season? Share in the comments below!
Meanwhile, head over to the link here in the event you do want some other backyard interview highlights. (Photo: CBS.)
Michelle
September 28, 2017 @ 4:10 pm
My daughter and I love Paul and I absolutely thought He would take it home. But it was not to be not because he didn’t play a good game he played an amazing game. But because of Alex and Jason They are poor losers and ridiculous. We already knew Cody would not vote for him but Alex and Jason got as far as they did because of Paul or else they would have been out sooner. I don’t think I will watch big brother again. Thank you Raven and Matt for standing up for Paul. Btw love you Paul?
Allison Running
September 24, 2017 @ 12:06 am
Love Paul. All the house guests that coupled up did was lay in bed together making out! Jason and Alex where the only ones playing in comps and they to just followed Paul. All of the house guests thought Paul was there way to final two with there ride or dye so way was Paul being called a bully? Cody was bulling Josh, Mitch, and lost sight of the game and vowed his life to Jessica whom felt she could sexually assault the other house guests sticking her fingers in there private parts, Jessica is a discussing human being and has gotten away with sexual assault. Paul played an owsome game and he had to play the hell out of it because no one else was playing, so keep you proud head up Paul the rest of the house guests so probably slip into the sheets to F that is all they do. Love you Paul
Lisa O'Nale Box
September 22, 2017 @ 9:04 pm
He played a great game sorry bitter jury that evidently know nothing about playing the game….. he deserved to win
Lee Sharp
September 27, 2017 @ 9:19 am
Yeah a backstabbing up his own a$$ wannabe puppetmaster bullier should have won? SURE…. he didn’t even deserve the 50k and Josh in no way in hellz deserved to win… only reason he did was of coz of friggin’ Paul he would have been out week 3 or 4.
Susan Cooper Kerwin
September 21, 2017 @ 7:38 pm
Paul got three free weeks off the block and BB let him announce it only after Cody nominated him. BB knew Paul would win that temptation because it was the beginning of the game and as the only vet he was the only one the audience knew. He also gave out friendship bracelets as bribes and intimidation.
In addition to blowing up Cody’s game by keeping Paul’s safety a secret until after nominations, those three weeks kept Paul out of target range and allowed him to give the others intel about the game which was an unfair advantage. But even after BB fixed the game to advance Paul’s game, Paul didn’t have the sense to own his game in the end. It was a cowardly and arrogant move. Lying to people in his goodbye messages and denying it when asked about it, was stupid…even BB couldn’t save him from his own arrogance and self entitlement.
Not only did he poke a stick at Cody because he was mad to be nominated, he had three weeks…not one, not two, but three weeks to use his vet experience to draw in the inexperienced players and have them join in. Hiding behind Paul knowing he was safe for three weeks was what most people would do. They all got screwed.
Paul’s anger towards Josh for beating him at his own game is hypocritical and childish. At least Josh told the truth in his goodbye messages. Part of winning BB is knowing how to manipulate and that doesn’t stop until the winner is crowned.
It was also scummy to lead Christmas on…as she told the camera she had feelings for him, and he knew it and even talked to Josh about it. Wait till Christmas sees that. The most noticeable scum move to me was when Alex won the HOH during the double eviction when Jason got out. Walking out for the nominations, Paul wouldn’t let her look back, he turned her around and steered her to the couches, sitting on the edge of the couch and staring her down. That was desperation. That showed what kind of person he is. He’s ruthless and being ruthless doesn’t make you the best player. The best player is someone who is smart enough to balance it out, read the situation and adapt. Paul couldn’t do that. He’s all about himself and can’t see past that.
Paul played himself. Notice he had his stupid floaty on the couch when the winner was being revealed…he expected to win and throw it out to the audience like some kind of super star. He had to hang back, pushing Josh out the door, so he could hide it…obviously embarrassed…as he should be. Friendship be damned. I wonder how many of the favours he promised everyone will actually come to pass.
No more Paul, please. If they want to bring back vets, bring back all vets from another reality show like Survivor…would love to see some of them in the BB house…all on the same playing field.
James Paulsen
September 21, 2017 @ 7:19 pm
So, third times a charm… is CBS inviting Paul back for a 3rd try? I hope not. If you can’t do it with 2 tries, why should you be given the opportunity to a third one…
Karren Hefner
September 21, 2017 @ 6:56 pm
I have watched Big Brother since the beginning and Paul played one of the all time Best games! You can’t come in as the only vet, be a part of every eviction, be in alliances with almost everyone and have them all trust you so much that they will throw comps when you ask then to and then not be crowned the Winner at the end just because the jury members are “Bitter”!!! It is really unfair, You played a hell of a game Paul!! I’m so sorry they jury decided being petty was better than acknowledging the true winner! Paul was by far the Winner!!!
Patricia Allen
September 21, 2017 @ 5:52 pm
Now I know the type of people who are doing the voting today. A bunch of little brats who were so stupid that they couldn’t give the person who deserved to win Big Brother, because Paul was so much smarter then them. And they let Paul guide them like fools.. So disappointing and unbelievable.
Robert Tyrrell
September 21, 2017 @ 4:44 pm
The way you put the jury in the jury house determines how bitter you make them. Plus when Paul started getting on Josh for being cowardly for telling the truth in his goodbye messages made him look really bad.
Poppyjaz
September 21, 2017 @ 5:38 pm
yeah it was at that very moment that all his hard work at deceiving people was blown. I thought it was funny that he called Josh a coward for admitting his hand, while Paul hid behind everyone else and manipulated to get his way. The Jury might have been bitter, but so was Paul at that moment, cause he got blindsided when he thought he was controlling Josh the whole way… lol
Norman Brimacombe
September 21, 2017 @ 4:28 pm
Paul forgot the people in jury watched the episodes and it was how cocky he was that lost him the votes. If he had done what Josh did by letting people know his part in getting them out and showed compassion he would have won. Josh played a dirty game but he owned it. Paul said he was every ones friends but then he stabbed them in back.
Denka
September 21, 2017 @ 3:36 pm
I think people forget this is not Survivor, out wit out smart. There aren’t any rules on how to win this game. Paul lost because he forgot about jury votes, and that is definitely a big part of the game.
Anita
September 21, 2017 @ 3:29 pm
So happy Paul did not win. Yes he played the game but he also was very arrogant about it. The Puppet Master? His antics and using his hands and pretend strings? NO! Then he wimps out and has others take the blame and lies to their face like he had nothing to do with it. I’m so proud of Alex for NOT playing his little game anymore. Paul always made
the comment, it’s just a game, it’s not personal and they will all be friend afterward. Well like Alex said, she was voting for the person who stabbed her in the front, Josh, who took the fall and not Paul, who stabbed
her in the back. I think Paul would have been quite bitter also if he would have been used that way. Way to vote Alex! ???????
Rko Reynolds
September 21, 2017 @ 2:59 pm
If there was an option for “none of the above”, I would think most would have picked that.Paul had poor jury management. As he said in one episode “I don’t care about jury votes”, then how do you expect to win???…he controlled the house, it not the jury….He lost and he deserved to….Josh is a big mouth which nothing to back it up, like a bounced check. He’s a huge baby that needs diapers and his own set of “Littl tykes” kitchen
babs
September 21, 2017 @ 2:38 pm
Sore losers, especially Jason and Alex, Mark. Grow up! Paul played the best game ever. Paul should have won hands down. Shame on you Julie for rubbing it in Paul’s face at the end. CBS, please pick a decent grown up cast for next season. With the exception of Paul and Kevin – these people sucked lemons. they should all be ashamed of themselves. And giving $500K to an idiot is unreal. Worse is America gave Cody fan favorite. WTH? What for sucking face with a disgusting girl all season? Hoping the cast of BB reads all of these comments.
Barry Johnston
September 21, 2017 @ 3:07 pm
If Paul played the best game ever as so many of you claim then he would have won. But Paul’s game was massively flawed with his bullying, intimidation, arrogance and massive ego. I do think he lost it in the question and answer portion of the finale when he failed to own up to his game play tactics and still pushed the friendship/fair play lie.
Glenn Eldridge
September 21, 2017 @ 2:22 pm
I believe this was the worst season ever. Paul helped make it that way. Yes, most were babies and didn’t know how to play, but with Paul ever eviction was no surprise. I dislike personally when veterans come back on any reality show. He did play great, but I was happy to see him lose. We all know Josh should have taken Christmas and she was working with Josh the whole game, but didn’t commit to him as he did to her. I don’t hear anyone saying that she voted for Paul because she was pissed at Josh not taking her. Paul never should have gotten a free ride for 4 weeks and Cody not telling his team what he was up to was stupid, because believe me, they all would have agreed. The only season worse than this one will be Celebrity. BUT I ca’t wait till next year for BIG BROTHER!
Cyndee Lee Rademacker
September 21, 2017 @ 2:16 pm
Big bunch of whiny b***es voted emotionally on Big Brother instead of by GAME PLAY, SORRY PAUL YOU GOT SCREWED!
Barry Johnston
September 21, 2017 @ 12:59 pm
I loved the ending!!! Codys revenge!!! I laughed my butt off. Paul played the most disgusting game in BB history, manipulating bullying tactics and coordinating personal attacks against his foes. Using his little pawns to harass and intimidate anyone who he was threatened by…. justice in the end is so sweet.
Terry Gagliardi
September 21, 2017 @ 4:24 pm
Well Said!! I was jumping for joy when I realized Cody was the last vote and I knew, I just knew he wouldn’t vote for Paul..Karma Baby..Karma! Paul got what he deserved! And this was the worst season ever. Cameron hit the nail right on the head..they all played Paul’s game, not their own!
kathy santini
September 21, 2017 @ 6:14 pm
Idiot’s don’t you understand the concept! You must be Cody’s sisters!!!!he is ugly inside and out!
kathy santini
September 21, 2017 @ 6:19 pm
Revenged! No! He’d showed what a jealous in secure person he was! Cody did not even want to be in the same space as the others America saw what a hateful individual he is!
Lee Sharp
September 27, 2017 @ 9:09 am
Exactly ^ Anyone who still likes Paul or even Josh after all that disgusting bullying can go an fcuk themselves royally. ;)
Linda Spranger Jetty
September 21, 2017 @ 12:58 pm
To the Jury- Buck up sissypants- you signed up for Big Brother and Paul knew how to play the game. Remember, he already has lifelong friends and was there to play and win, when you big babies gave the win to Crybaby Josh. seems like you don’t understand Big Brother and were there to mate and make friends …..stupid. Paul was the best player and you screwed him over. This is my last time watching that show. They must have picked the rest of the people who played with Paul from the swamp. Alex, you are an a**, Cody and Jason as well. So glad you guys didn’t win. It is a frikkin game! a GAME
Glenn Eldridge
September 21, 2017 @ 12:49 pm
I believe this was the worst season ever. Paul helped make it that way. Yes, most were babies and didn’t know how to play, but with Paul ever eviction was no surprise. I dislike personally when veterans come back on any reality show. He did play great, but I was happy to see him lose. We all know Josh should have taken Christmas and she was working with Josh the whole game, but didn’t commit to him as he did to her. I don’t hear anyone saying that she voted for Paul because she was pissed at Josh not taking her. Paul never should have gotten a free ride for 4 weeks and Cody not telling his team what he was up to was stupid, because believe me, they all would have agreed. The only season worse than this one will be Celebrity. BUT I ca’t wait till next year for BIG BROTHER!
Naomi M Acevedo
September 21, 2017 @ 12:33 pm
Yes .. very disappointed with CBS in general! They picked a bunch ignorant a**holes this year. Paul is undoubtably ONE of best the players the game has ever seen. Not to mention you know ..YOU KNOW Cody WAS NOT chosen as Americas favorite player.
Lee Sharp
September 27, 2017 @ 9:25 am
Only A-Hole was Paul and oh yeah JOSH!!! Geezuz!
Sue Reay
September 21, 2017 @ 12:28 pm
What a bunch of bitter jurors. You all know that Paul out played each one of you. Instead of voting for the best player, you voted due to your own bitterness of being a loser. Everyone that voted for Josh has to live with that decision the rest of your lives. Shame on you 5!!!!!
Lee Sharp
September 27, 2017 @ 9:27 am
He wasn’t the best player but yeah Josh didn’t deserve to win nothing either…
Marlene Castaneda
September 21, 2017 @ 12:18 pm
I think he played an excellent game, the way he played is the way you’re suppose to play….he’s right, BITTER Jury! Unfortunate for him… :(
Lee Sharp
September 27, 2017 @ 9:26 am
There’s playing a perfect game and there’s backstabbing in hurtful bullying way… think about it.
marco trevino
September 21, 2017 @ 11:53 am
Hands down that was the worst vote ever! Even if you didn’t like him, he played the game very well, better than anyone and this judgment was based on bitterness and hate. Straight up he got robbed!!
Hell! Even Jessica thought he should win. That says something
Mags37
September 21, 2017 @ 11:21 am
The reason Paul lost is because he didn’t own up to his game. Instead of telling them he didn’t know why they were voted out and he was surprised when he gave his goodbye messages, he should have told them right then and there that they were a threat, etc. and he had to get rid of them. I think that would have gotten him the votes. That, I feel was his biggest downfall.
Carol Maes Stabile
September 21, 2017 @ 2:11 pm
absolutely!
sp
September 21, 2017 @ 10:52 am
I’m so glad Paul didn’t win the 500.00. Pompous, arrogant jerk!
Emmy Lindsay Hernandez
September 21, 2017 @ 11:13 am
just like you
Barry Johnston
September 21, 2017 @ 5:52 pm
seriously, lol, what are you 5?
Angela Ann
September 21, 2017 @ 10:50 am
It was annoying me so much that those people were letting Paul control everything. At the end of the day Paul played his a** off, he controlled everything that went on. He had those people eating out of his hands, Paul ? deserved to win. Josh did nothing, but cry like a baby. The wrong person won. Bitter jury.
Brian Friendship
September 21, 2017 @ 9:56 am
Ha Ha Ha Paul!!! You blew it again! Two time loser on Big Brother, loser on Candycrush, admit it, you are just a big time loser. Give up the game shows and go back to designing your gay clothes!
Emmy Lindsay Hernandez
September 21, 2017 @ 11:08 am
STFU Brian! Paul was damn good! But the jurors were bitter just like he said.. Atleast he got 50k!
kathy santini
September 21, 2017 @ 6:16 pm
Your the girl sounding pudon Marika!!!
Maile Manu
September 21, 2017 @ 9:29 am
Lmao…this was a very entertaining season! All the way to the end when Paul Lost AGAIN!! (ROFL) The Jury had a fair chance to vote who they wanted to win being bitter or not…Paul should of thought about that alittle bit more while being “puppet master “! Didnt like Cry baby Josh throughout the season, but it is what it is! Congratulations Josh!
Susan Clark Whited
September 21, 2017 @ 7:47 am
So ridiculous, Paul totally deserved to win. Most years the jury members start out bitter but after some discussion and thought, they do the right thing and vote for the better player. That didn’t happen this year. Shame on you Alex! You were bitter, jealous and nasty to the end. It’s a game, you were outplayed, you should have grown up and did the right thing. I liked you through the whole show, till you let your jealousy control your vote.
Angela Ann
September 21, 2017 @ 10:50 am
I completely agree
kathy santini
September 21, 2017 @ 6:14 pm
Well said!
Singerar
September 21, 2017 @ 7:19 am
Alex, shame on you!! Yeah, go cross yourself again and try to sleep with yourself, denying the best player a win! You’re a nasty little piece of work you ignorant little crybaby B*tch! My heart goes out to Paul! Maybe CBS will give Paul his own show since he couldn’t get a decent jury!!
Emmy Lindsay Hernandez
September 21, 2017 @ 11:09 am
I agree 100%! Paul was the best!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Marlene Castaneda
September 21, 2017 @ 12:18 pm
I agree, I REALLY liked her in the beginning….boy did that every change in this last week.
kathy santini
September 21, 2017 @ 6:09 pm
Agreey
kathy santini
September 21, 2017 @ 6:09 pm
Agreed
Singerar
September 21, 2017 @ 7:15 am
Worst desicion EVER in the history of Big Brother. I’ve watched every Season and usually the players voted for the BEST player in the end. This time, it was a bunch of whining CRY BABIES…especially Alex, Cody and Jason!! I hope to NEVER see these three pathetic losers on another game show ever! I will boycott it! These players voted because they couldn’t admit who the best player was. Hell, even Christmas had the balls to vote the BEST PLAYER in!
I’m disgusted!!! So sad for Paul, the true winner!!
Emmy Lindsay Hernandez
September 21, 2017 @ 11:11 am
Best player ever! Them bitter a** jurors!
Scott Long
September 21, 2017 @ 11:33 am
Paul is simply not liked by most people. He got HALF of the airtime all season but when it came to fan voting, he couldn’t even beat Kevin!!! His gameplay was understood but he beat himself and got more than he deserved in the $50K.
Cory Barton
September 22, 2017 @ 2:10 am
Big Brother needs to change the way they end the season. Winner should win on skill of their game playing not who likes them the best!!
Lisa O'Nale Box
September 22, 2017 @ 9:07 pm
I agree 100% he deserved to win a bunch of cry babies in the jury
Lee Sharp
September 27, 2017 @ 9:08 am
Paul was an A-HOLE and Josh too, both were disgusting bullies… so all the power to you. ;)
Jenny
September 21, 2017 @ 6:47 am
Paul deserved to win!!! He played the best game and in the win ppl pretty much voted who they did not want to see win the money because they were bitter!!!! #teampaul
Emmy Lindsay Hernandez
September 21, 2017 @ 11:11 am
Absolutely!
kathy santini
September 21, 2017 @ 6:10 pm
Yes! The were not playing BB very petty group
Marlene Castaneda
September 21, 2017 @ 12:21 pm
The immature jury didn’t understand that though. They weren’t thinking game, they were thinking “butt hurt” except for the ones that knew the game (which were the four that voted for Paul)
Kelly H
September 21, 2017 @ 5:46 am
Paul played chess with all the players in the game …it is too bad the jury is made up of ex players the people that should vote for the winner of the game is the people at home that watch the season weekly…….Paul I feel for you and know in your heart you are the winner..Josh did nothing to win this season other than profit off of your hard work he doesn’t deserve the money and I hope Paul that you know that 100% in your heart
Kelly H
September 21, 2017 @ 5:53 am
and shame on Alex…she says she is a gamer yet she was beaten in BB and she is such a sore LOOSER…I just can not respect a person like that at all
Emmy Lindsay Hernandez
September 21, 2017 @ 11:12 am
Cant stand Alex now! Bitterb***h!
Carol Maes Stabile
September 21, 2017 @ 2:12 pm
I think Alex actually gave her vote to Josh, giving him credit for taking her out of the game
kathy santini
September 21, 2017 @ 6:12 pm
Bizarre group of voters ! Was not a fair platform! Paul was the true winner!
Emmy Lindsay Hernandez
September 21, 2017 @ 11:12 am
Paul was the best player ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
CabbageHeadCat.
September 21, 2017 @ 5:29 am
Bitter Jury is right, but in the end it cost him the vote. Josh on the other hand played an up front , in your face game.