Every “Big Brother” season, you can count on certain competitions. The wall competition is a staple that happens early in the season. Houseguests stand against a wall that tilts. They also get sprayed with liquids that make everything slippery. The last person to stay on the wall wins Head of Household.
Fans can watch the competition on live feeds. But they don’t see how it’s set up, and that leaves a lot of questions. Morgan Pope, who placed third on “Big Brother 27,” answered one of them.
“Big Brother” Houseguests Choose Their Spot for the Wall Competition
Season 28’s wall competition happened on August 6. A fan asked on X if production picks where houseguests stand during the competition. This could theoretically give some houseguests an advantage or disadvantage.
“Production doesn’t necessarily place you (at least not on my season),” Morgan Pope answered on X on August 6. “They stated after the instructions that those not afraid of heights should walk up the ladder first to then slide down on the wall to a spot.”
Pope’s ally was Vince Panaro. She revealed their strategy for the competition. “I wanted Vince & I to be towards the end so we didn’t have to hear breathing or anything that could be distracting for either of us. So that’s how we ended up on the end. I can’t speak for every season though,” she continued. The strategy possibly worked because Panaro won that season.
Some have noticed that the wall has changed recently. The placement of the handles has moved, and it gives houseguests more options.
Other “Big Brother” Competitions Have Changed
CBSThe wall competition isn’t the only one that producers consider changing. Allison Grodner and Rich Meehan told Entertainment Weekly that the Slip and Slide will look different if it returns.
Houseguests must cross a slippery slide to fill a large container with liquid. The first one to reach a line wins. Of course, the soap on the ground made it harder for them to accomplish the simple task, and many fell. But was it fair?
“I think if we do the slip and slide again, we have to come up with a tweak or an adjustment,” executive producer Meehan said. “So that way anybody could win it.” Some competitions favor a specific body type after reflecting on who won it in the past.
“What tended to happen with that game is just the tallest, typically most athletic person would win,” he explained. “So it just became almost a given of who would win that game.”
Historically, houseguests who had less weight or strength won the wall competition. That has made it easier to predict. The newer grips did make it a bit fairer. It’s also an iconic competition because it lasts over an hour, which makes for an interesting watch on live feeds. Houseguests have different strategies for how they grip the handles and where they decide to stand on the wall.
