Big Brother 26 Winner Chelsie Baham Told Us What Surprised Her About Makensy Manbeck’s Finale Speech, And Recalled The Conversations They Had Ahead Of Finale Night

Big Brother 26 Winner Chelsie Baham Told Us What Surprised Her About Makensy Manbeck’s Finale Speech, And Recalled The Conversations They Had Ahead Of Finale Night

As a seasoned gamer who has watched Big Brother since its inception, I can confidently say that this year’s finale was nothing short of spectacular! The suspense was palpable as Chelsie Baham, the rightful winner, claimed her well-deserved $750,000 prize. However, it seems that Chelsie’s victory speech may have caused a slight stir between her and MJ Manbeck, her fellow finalist.


26th season of Big Brother has wrapped up its autumn TV broadcast in 2024, and what a thrilling end it turned out to be! After an outstanding season filled with entertainment, fans were elated to see Chelsie Baham emerge victorious, pocketing a grand prize of $750,000. In a unanimous decision by the jury, Chelsie was chosen as the clear winner over Makensy “MJ” Manbeck. However, Chelsie expressed surprise during her exit interview with TopMob about how the finale Q&A session unfolded.

In a gracious gesture post her triumphant victory, Chelsie took some moments to converse with me, and we delved into the potential drawbacks of focusing too much on how she had influenced MJ during the game. I inquired whether she was worried that her speech might strain the genuine bond she had nurtured with MJ throughout the competition, and she candidly discussed her views on this matter.

Yeah, I did worry about it. There’s certain things I said on my feet that was not planned in that moment. It’s the most stressful moment that I’ve been in, in this house.I’ve watched the show for so many years. People who care about the game go in on their speeches. So I expected MJ to completely go in as well. I expected this to be like a battle. So I felt bad when it wasn’t! It was just me really fighting for my game. So it was unexpected.

To emerge victorious in “Big Brother,” you must ensure the jury fully comprehends your game’s strongest aspects. Chelsie influencing MJ to make moves that disadvantaged her should be highlighted, even if MJ remained unaware of it. Earlier, it was mentioned that Chelsie anticipated MJ would retaliate against her and was quite taken aback when he didn’t.

It’s plausible to think that MJ might have felt deceived upon learning that her friend played her, but she didn’t appear upset in her conversation with Julie Chen Moonves following the outcome. Viewers of the live feeds for Big Brother may have witnessed some encouraging conversations between Chelsie and MJ near the end, where they discussed sharing a stage together, and the winner disclosed that they talked about maintaining their friendship despite what transpired during the finale night.

MJ and I have frequently discussed how, despite our current circumstances, we share a deep affection for one another and will always be friends, no matter what. I am assured of the authenticity of this bond, and I believe it will continue even beyond any games we may play. The game might determine its winner, but our friendship will persist afterwards.

Luckily, if there are any lingering feelings MJ might harbor, she’ll likely revisit this season on Paramount+ and understand that Chelsie acted out of game strategy. Our bond in the game was authentic, and I believe Chelsie recognizes that her victory wouldn’t have been possible without MJ’s significant contributions along the way. Just like Cody Calafiore and Derrick Levasseur remained friends post-Big Brother 16, I’m confident these two can maintain their friendship.

As a huge fan of “Big Brother 26“, I must admit that I found it more intriguing to watch Chelsie grilling MJ during the Final Two Q&A, compared to seeing them mutually supporting each other’s games. It was satisfying to see the top contenders go head-to-head in the finale, instead of having Cam Sullivan-Brown sitting beside either of them, making the jury’s decision a no-brainer. I ponder about how MJ would have responded if Chelsie had won the Final Head of Household and chosen Cam as planned.

MJ and Chelsie’s friendship continues, however, Big Brother 26 has concluded. As for the potential return of Reindeer Games on CBS this winter, there’s no news yet. But luckily, we can relive all past Big Brother seasons on Paramount+.

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2024-10-14 22:37