Big Brother’s Wall HOH: Which Season Had The Longest Competition?

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Big Brother's Wall HOH: Which Season Had The Longest Competition?

As I delve deeper into these captivating lives of Big Brother contestants, I can’t help but marvel at the myriad paths they’ve traversed and the indelible marks they’ve left on this grand reality show. Each one, from the cunning strategists to the unlucky victims of fate’s whims, has added a unique flavor to the Big Brother tapestry.

In the reality TV show “Big Brother,” the competition to become Head of Household isn’t just a hastily arranged spectacle. Despite the editing making it appear brief, the passing minutes on the clock tell a different story. A particularly challenging contest known as The Wall tests both physical and mental resilience. Contestants are required to remain stationary while being hit in the face with objects or drenched, and inevitably, one by one, they drop out. The last one standing becomes the next Head of Household, such as Tucker Des Lauriers during Season 26, Week 5, who also earned Veto Power at the same eviction ceremony.

What is the longest duration any contestant has survived under the barrage of slime, water cannons, and rocky surfaces? The duke is owned by a player from the first season of Canadian Big Brother, Jillian MacLaughlin. MacLaughlin persevered for an impressive 3 hours and 36 minutes before claiming victory on the Wall. Danielle Murphree from Big Brother Season 14 in the United States holds the second-longest record at 3 hours and 16 minutes. The majority of the remaining list is dominated by American players as well.

Stubborn contestants could make the Wall go on for awhile

Big Brother's Wall HOH: Which Season Had The Longest Competition?

The majority of the remaining entries are associated with contestants from the American reality show Big Brother. Consistently, their unwavering dedication has led to remarkable durations spent on the show’s wall.

  • In third place is April Dowling from “Big Brother” Season 10, who held on for 2 hours and 40 minutes. Though her determination was impressive, it wasn’t enough to stop her from being evicted during Week 8.
  • Next is Matt Hoffman, also from “Big Brother” Season 12, who ended up falling from the Wall after 2 hours and 15 minutes. Matt was evicted during Week 7, and would draw even more outrage when he revealed that the wife he claimed was terminally ill was actually perfectly healthy. 
  • Coming in fifth is “Big Brother” 17’s James Huling, who made it through 2 hours and 4 minutes. He was a popular fan favorite but infamously missed out on the top two in Season 18 when Paul Abrahamian selected Nicole Franzel instead.
  • Undoubtedly the most decorated competitor on this list, next is Nicole Franzel, who took part in a reentry and HoH version of the Wall during Season 18. Nicole lasted just one minute less than James at 2 hours and 3 minutes. She originally participated on the show in Season 16, but political machinations led her to a seventh-place finish that time. She’d return for “Big Brother” 18 and won the game; Nicole later placed third in “Big Brother” 22, and won “Big Brother: Reindeer Games.”

These stats are undoubtedly impressive, but they don’t have anything on the next four competitors.

Going far on The Wall doesn’t always mean victory

Big Brother's Wall HOH: Which Season Had The Longest Competition?

Liars, cheaters, and true-blue competitors have tried the Wall and hung on for hours.

  • In seventh place is “Celebrity Big Brother 2” contestant Kato Kaelin, who managed to make it through 1 hour and 40 minutes of torture. Kato ended up placing eighth in spite of his efforts.
  • Elissa Slater managed 1 hour and 39 minutes of time on the Wall during “Big Brother” 15. She’s the sister of Rachel Reilly — a privilege that had her fellow housemates accusing her of using her influence on the viewers at home. She ended up being eliminated in sixth place, but fans voted her America’s Favorite Houseguest.
  • Alex Ow of Season 19 is the ninth after making it 1 and 38 minutes. While Alex played a smart game, she ended up being evicted in fifth place.
  • Daniele Briones (then Donato) only made it for one minute less than Ow during Season 13. She may be best known as the housemate who could never get beyond second place. The Season 8 runner-up placed eighth during Season 13, and came in seventh in Season 22 — and her performance on the Wall that season also scored her slot 13 on this list at an hour and 22 minutes.
  • Derek Xiao lasted for 1 hour and 33 minutes. Derek played a good, dirty game but couldn’t win “Big Brother” 23; still, he was popular enough to be brought back as a co-host for “Reindeer Games.”
  • Another “Celebrity Big Brother” contestant rules the 12th place slot; “The Apprentice” veteran Omarosa Manigault. The former White House aide made it to fifth place in the first celebrity season, and on the Wall, she lasted for an hour and 31 minutes.

The bottom of the pile still had a major impact on the show

Big Brother's Wall HOH: Which Season Had The Longest Competition?

Over the past seven individuals on the list, each one attempted to leverage The Wall for their gain. Occasionally, this strategy proved successful, but other times, it failed to deliver the desired outcome.

  • Carson Kressley of “Queer Eye for the Straight Guy” stayed on The Wall for the 14th highest amount of time at 1 hour, 6 minutes on “Celebrity Big Brother” 3. He only made it to sixth place during his season.
  • Jason Dent of “Big Brother” 19 lasted for 59 minutes of splattery fun. He made it to seventh place and was in the running for America’s Favorite Houseguest.
  • “Big Brother” 20 introduced the world to Sam Bledsoe of “Sam’s Boys,” who stayed 91 days in the house and landed in fifth place. She also lasted 59 minutes on the Wall.
  • Completing up the three-way tie for 15th place is Cody Calafiore, who also lasted 59 minutes. His record came during “Big Brother” 16, where he landed in second place. The popular Calafiore was the winner of “Big Brother” 22 but came in second to last in “Big Brother: Reindeer Games.”
  • In 18th place is Jackson Michie with 55 minutes. The clean-cut Michie won “Big Brother 21” thanks to a whole lot of verbal cruelty and intimidation, making him one unpopular player among fans.
  • Taylor Hale battled back through a lot of bad luck to win “Big Brother” 24. She was popular enough to be brought back for “Reindeer Games,” and came in second that season. Her time on the Wall? 47 minutes.
  • Last in the top 20 is Jared Fields, son of “Survivor” vet Cirie Fields. Jared made it to 11th place on “Big Brother” 25. He lasted for 43 minutes on the Wall.

Win or lose, none of them will ever be forgotten.

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2024-08-20 05:59