Some Big Brother fans are incredulous that Taylor Brown has been seen on the Live Feeds with a cell phone.
It has led to a social media backlash, with some Facebook groups even claiming she is “cheating” to win.
Since players aren’t allowed to contact the outside world, some of those mentioned above are also suggesting she is getting an unfair advantage.
Let’s get into it.
Why does Taylor have a cell phone in the Big Brother house?
The answer is far more innocent than some people want you to believe.
Production provides a cell phone that the houseguests use to have fun with during the season.
They can use it to take pictures and film videos, many of which are shared on the Big Brother social media accounts.
A phone also provides the Head of Household with music. Each new HOH gets an album of music to enjoy.
Eagle-eyed viewers might spot the HOH with that phone while they are relaxing in bed.
But during the endgame, with few events on the Live Feeds, people are noticing the phone more.
No, the phone cannot be used to make calls or to text anyone. It is locked. Nobody can use it to contact “the real world” while playing Big Brother.
No, Taylor is not “cheating” by having the cell phone. In fact, each of the final three houseguests has spent lots of time alone with that phone. It’s more of a prop than anything else.
The phone is also not new. Below is a clip from July when the houseguests were playing with it:
Below is a newish video from the Big Brother Live Feeds. It shows the moment Taylor gains possession of it again (after Drew was finished):
Everyone has had access to the phone. There is no singular advantage for any of the players. Yes, they could each use the phone to remind themselves of what has happened during the season. But everyone can.
Here’s an example of the goofy videos they have access to:
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