Who Is the Winner of Big Brother Reindeer Games? How To Participate, Release Date, Trailer, Spoiler, Cast & Everything We Know
Who Is the Winner of Big Brother Reindeer Games:- Are you a fan of Big Brother, the reality show that puts a group of strangers in a house and makes them compete for a cash prize while being watched by cameras 24/7? If so, you might be interested in Big Brother Reindeer Games, a new spin-off that features nine former HouseGuests returning to the game for a holiday-themed showdown.
Here is everything you need to know about this festive and fun series, including the release date, time zone, countdown, spoiler, winner, storyline, ending explanation, budget, ratings, expectations, cast and characters, episode names, recap, trailer, and where to watch.
Big Brother Reindeer Games Season 1 Release Date
Big Brother Reindeer Games premiered on CBS on December 11, 2023, and aired for six episodes over the course of two weeks. The season finale was on December 21, 2023, just in time for Christmas.
The episodes were broadcasted at 8/7c, which means 8 p.m. Eastern Time and 7 p.m. Central Time. If you missed any of the episodes, you can still catch up on them on the CBS website or app, or on Paramount Plus, the streaming service that also hosts all the previous seasons of Big Brother. You can also watch the trailer for the series here.
Who is the winner of the Big Brother Reindeer Games?
The winner of Big Brother Reindeer Games was Nicole Franzel-Arroyo, the boutique owner from Ubly, Michigan, who previously competed on Big Brother 16, Big Brother 18, and Big Brother 22: All-Stars. She beat Taylor Hale, the motivational speaker from Detroit, Michigan, who was on Big Brother 24, in the final Santa’s Showdown, a challenge that tested their memory and speed.
Nicole won the grand prize of $100,000, while Taylor received $25,000 as the runner-up. The other two finalists were Frankie Grande, the social media influencer and brother of Ariana Grande, who was on Big Brother 16, and Janelle Pierzina, the real estate agent and four-time Big Brother player, who was on Big Brother 6, Big Brother 7: All-Stars, Big Brother 14, and Big Brother 22: All-Stars. They each got $10,000 for making it to the finale.
What happened at the end of Big Brother Reindeer Games Season 1?
The ending of the series was a festive celebration, with the host Derek Xiao, the former Big Brother 23 winner, congratulating Nicole and Taylor on their achievements. He also thanked the other HouseGuests for participating in the holiday special and wished them all a merry Christmas.
The HouseGuests hugged each other and exchanged gifts, some of which they had won in the previous challenges. The final scene showed them leaving Santa’s Lodge, the house that was decorated with flying reindeer, gold-wrapped presents, and a Christmas tree, and waving goodbye to the cameras.
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Storyline & Plot
The storyline of Big Brother Reindeer Games was a holly jolly showdown of Big Brother legends, who competed in a series of holiday-themed challenges to win the grand prize and save the holidays. Unlike the regular seasons of Big Brother, Reindeer Games did not involve any nominations, house-voted evictions, or live broadcasts.
Instead, the nine HouseGuests from previous seasons competed in three games per episode, which ended in a Santa’s Showdown, the outcome of which determined the elimination of one HouseGuest. The players did not live in the BB house, did not live together, and did not vote off other players. Four HouseGuests remained in the finale, with one winning the $100,000 grand prize.
Format of the Show
The format of the series was as follows:
- Naughty and Nice Challenge: In this challenge, the HouseGuests competed to gain an advantage for the next challenge, while simultaneously giving a disadvantage to a HouseGuest of their choosing, also known as the Naughty List Punishment.
- Jingle Bell Brawl Challenge: The winner, or winners, of this challenge received safety from elimination.
- Santa’s Showdown: The nominees competed against each other in various challenges to determine who would stay in the lodge and who would be eliminated from the game. The losing HouseGuest got to choose a present under the Christmas tree that contained gifts from a fruit cake to $5,000.
Budget and Ratings
The budget of Big Brother Reindeer Games was not disclosed by the producers, but it was likely lower than the regular seasons of Big Brother, since the series had fewer episodes, fewer HouseGuests, and fewer production costs. The ratings of the series were also not very high, compared to the regular seasons of Big Brother, but they were decent for a holiday special.
The series averaged about 3.5 million viewers per episode, according to Nielsen ratings, and had a 0.7 rating in the 18-49 demographic. The series also received positive reviews from critics and fans, who praised the series for its festive and fun vibe, its nostalgic and diverse cast, and its entertaining and creative challenges. The series received 7.5/10 ratings on IMDb.
Recap of Season 1
The premiere episode introduced the nine HouseGuests and the host, Derek Xiao, and explained the rules and format of the series. The first Naughty and Nice Challenge was a trivia game about Christmas movies, which was won by Frankie, who gave the Naughty List Punishment of wearing a reindeer costume to Rachel.
The first Jingle Bell Brawl Challenge was a snowball fight, which was won by Nicole and Cody, who received safety from elimination. The first Santa’s Showdown was a puzzle game about Christmas songs, which was between Ian and Rachel, who were the last two finishers in the previous challenge. Ian lost the showdown and was eliminated from the game. He chose a present under the tree that contained a fruit cake.
The second episode featured the second set of challenges and the second elimination. The second Naughty and Nice Challenge was a gingerbread house building contest, which was won by Janelle, who gave the Naughty List Punishment of wearing an elf costume to Kaysar.
The second Jingle Bell Brawl Challenge was a candy cane eating contest, which was won by Da’Vonne and Taylor, who received safety from elimination. The second Santa’s Showdown was a memory game about Christmas ornaments, which was between Rachel and Kaysar, who were the last two finishers in the previous challenge.
The third episode featured the third set of challenges and the third elimination. The third Naughty and Nice Challenge was a karaoke game about Christmas carols, which was won by Taylor, who gave the Naughty List Punishment of wearing a Santa suit to Cody. The third Jingle Bell Brawl Challenge was a sleigh ride race, which was won by Nicole and Frankie, who received safety from elimination.
The fourth episode featured the fourth set of challenges and the fourth elimination. The fourth Naughty and Nice Challenge was a stocking stuffer game, where the HouseGuests had to fill their stockings with as many items as possible, which was won by Da’Vonne, who gave the Naughty List Punishment of wearing a snowman costume to Janelle.
The fifth episode featured the fifth set of challenges and the fifth elimination. The fifth Naughty and Nice Challenge was a gift wrapping game, where the HouseGuests had to wrap as many gifts as possible in a given time, which was won by Nicole, who gave the Naughty List Punishment of wearing a mistletoe hat to Taylor.
The finale episode featured the final set of challenges and the final showdown. The final Naughty and Nice Challenge was a secret Santa game, where the HouseGuests had to guess who gave them a gift based on clues, which was won by Nicole, who gave the Naughty List Punishment of wearing a coal necklace to Frankie.
Expectations and Reception
The expectations for Big Brother Reindeer Games were mixed, as some fans were excited to see their favorite HouseGuests return to the game, while others were skeptical about the spin-off and its format. Some fans also wondered how the series would fit into the Big Brother canon and whether it would affect the legacy of the HouseGuests.
The reception of the series was mostly positive, as fans enjoyed the series for what it was: a holiday special that was meant to be light-hearted and entertaining, not a serious competition that was meant to be strategic and cutthroat. Fans also appreciated the series for bringing back some of the most iconic and beloved HouseGuests from the Big Brother history, and for giving them a chance to redeem themselves, have fun, and win some money.
Is there any chance for season 2 of Big Brother Reindeer Games?
There is no official confirmation from CBS about whether there will be a second season of Big Brother Reindeer Games, but some fans have speculated that the series will return next year, based on some clues from the show and the promos. For example, the host Derek Xiao and the narrator referred to the series as the “annual reindeer games”, which could imply that the series is planned to be a yearly event. Additionally, the series received positive reviews from critics and viewers, who enjoyed the festive and fun vibe, the nostalgic and diverse cast, and the entertaining and creative challenges.
If there is a second season of Big Brother Reindeer Games, it is likely that it will follow a similar format and cast as the first season, with some variations and twists. The series might feature nine different HouseGuests from various seasons of Big Brother, who have not participated in the spin-off before. The series might also introduce new holiday-themed challenges and surprises, to keep the series fresh and exciting.
How to Participate
To participate in Big Brother Reindeer Games, one would have to be a former HouseGuest of Big Brother, who has not been on the spin-off before, and who is willing to return to the game for a holiday special.
The casting process for the spin-off is not known, but it is possible that the producers contact the potential HouseGuests directly, or that the HouseGuests apply through the CBS website or app, or through Paramount Plus, the streaming service that hosts all the seasons of Big Brother and Big Brother Reindeer Games.
The eligibility requirements for the spin-off are likely similar to those for the original series, such as being at least 21 years old, being a US citizen, and being able to pass a background check and a medical exam.
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HouseGuests & Other Info
The cast of Big Brother Reindeer Games consisted of nine former HouseGuests from various seasons of Big Brother, who were revealed intermittently throughout December 6 and 7, 2023. They were:
| Name | Previous Season(s) | Age | Occupation | Residence | Episode Exited | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicole Franzel-Arroyo | Big Brother 16, Big Brother 18 & Big Brother 22: All-Stars | 31 | Boutique owner | Ubly, Michigan | 6 | Winner |
| Taylor Hale | Big Brother 24 | 28 | Motivational speaker | Detroit, Michigan | 6 | Runner-up |
| Frankie Grande | Big Brother 16 | 39 | Social media influencer | New York, New York | 6 | Finalist |
| Janelle Pierzina | Big Brother 6, Big Brother 7: All-Stars, Big Brother 14 & Big Brother 22: All-Stars | 43 | Real estate agent | Minneapolis, Minnesota | 6 | Finalist |
| Da’Vonne Rogers | Big Brother 17, Big Brother 18 & Big Brother 22: All-Stars | 35 | Acting coach | Inglewood, California | 5 | 5th Place |
| Cody Calafiore | Big Brother 16 & Big Brother 22: All-Stars | 31 | Soccer coach | Howell, New Jersey | 4 | 6th Place |
| Kaysar Ridha | Big Brother 6, Big Brother 7: All-Stars & Big Brother 22: All-Stars | 41 | Biotech executive | Irvine, California | 3 | 7th Place |
| Rachel Reilly | Big Brother 12 & Big Brother 13 | 38 | Television personality | Las Vegas, Nevada | 2 | 8th Place |
| Ian Terry | Big Brother 14 & Big Brother 22: All-Stars | 31 | Management consultant | Houston, Texas | 1 | 9th Place |
Where to Watch
If you are interested in watching Big Brother Reindeer Games, you can find it on the CBS website or app, or on Paramount Plus, the streaming service that also hosts all the previous seasons of Big Brother. You can also watch the trailer for the series [here].
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