Dr. Will Kirby, winner of Big Brother season 2, has officially announced his departure from his role as the jury roundtable host on the CBS reality show. He confirmed this news on September 18, mentioning that it was time for him to move on from the show. Kirby first entered the Big Brother franchise in 2001 and emerged as the winner after outlasting 11 other housemates over 82 days. He returned for Big Brother: All Stars in 2006 and finished in fourth place.
Kirby began hosting the jury roundtable segment in 2013 during the show’s 15th season and continued in this role intermittently until season 25 in 2023. In this segment, evicted housemates discuss who they believe should win the show, and their conversations are shown during the finale. Kirby shared in an interview that these discussions can be filled with bitterness, as the eliminated contestants may feel resentful about losing out on the prize money. However, he emphasized that the right person always wins and that the winner is determined by their strategic gameplay throughout the season.
In a separate interview, Kirby was asked if he believed he was the best player to ever compete on Big Brother. He responded by highlighting his longevity in the industry, as well as his influence on the gameplay style of contestants. Kirby claimed to have laid the foundation for the anti-hero gameplay that fans enjoy today and was responsible for creating alliances and popularizing the term “showmance.” He expressed confidence in asserting that he is the best player to have ever participated in the show.
Following Kirby’s departure, there has been no announcement from CBS regarding who will take over the role of the jury roundtable host on Big Brother. Kirby’s exit marks the end of a long association with the show, from his initial participation as a contestant to his hosting duties in the jury roundtable segment. Fans will miss his insights and perspectives on the game as he hands over the reality television baton to a new host. Kirby’s impact on Big Brother and his contribution to the show’s legacy are undeniable, and his presence will be missed by viewers.
