Someone has to be voted out first.
And in the case ofBig Brother 25, that someone wasKirsten Elwin.
Did the unanimous vote surprise her?
Kirsten Elwin on ‘Big Brother’ season 25.Sonja Flemming/CBS
Did she think there might not be an eviction after Luke was forced to leave?
And does she still thinkCiriedid her dirty?
We asked Kirsten all that and more, and found out why she hasn’t watched the show yet.
Kirsten Elwin on ‘Big Brother’ season 25.CBS
ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: So what went wrong, Kirsten?
Why are you in Texas now talking to us instead of in theBig Brotherhouse?
KIRSTEN ELWIN:Oh my gosh, that is an interesting one.
Kirsten Elwin on ‘Big Brother’ season 25.CBS
I wish I knew.
[Laughs] Truly.
I came into the house and immediately I was really thrilled to see everyone.
Kirsten Elwin and Felicia Cannon on ‘Big Brother’ season 25.CBS
I think my first misstep was the first competition with the butt-kicker thing.
I wanted to do the puzzle.
Let me get on this row key in of thing."
Kirsten Elwin on ‘Big Brother’ season 25.CBS
And that did not fare me well.
I’m going to attribute my loss there to user error.
I kept getting stuck on the machine, so that was my first error.
Furthermore, going into the house, I was kind of like enjoying the scene.
We may want to work together."
And I think I may have just taken it a little too quickly.
That’s so crazy!"
So I’m thinking it’s more of a jovial, we’re all saying things.
But what I said was actually highlighted and it got out there.
Why haven’t you watched the episodes back yet?
Because I wanted to come into my interviews with like a clear perspective that I had in the house.
While I was in the house, I had nothing against anyone personally.
I wish everyone well.
I don’t even know who I want to win.
I just don’t have any negative feelings toward anyone.
So I didn’t want to get some by watching it back.
Are you going to watch moving forward, or are you just not going to watch?
Obviously, I think I know them on a somewhat personal level.
And for that reason, I kind of want to see if my bets are right.
I kind of want to see Red push through this competition.
I want to see where Mecole is going to land.
So I’m super tied in with them.
I really want them to do well, so I have to watch.
Oh my goodness, I couldn’t bet on it.
I’m going to work like that option doesn’t exist.
And that’s what I tried to do.
What did you make of the whole situation when you first heard about what happened with Luke?
That’s a pretty dramatic event to have a houseguest taken out of the game.
Yeah, honestly, I wasn’t there.
I didn’t see it, so I didn’t have any thoughts on it.
So it was just kind of more of a loving moment rather than a game moment for me.
Did the unanimous 13-0 vote surprise you?
And Jag goes, “No, I don’t think we have it in the vote.”
And that was one of the most honest things that he could have done.
Matt’s telling me he wants work together.
Reilly, this is what’s going on.
Cory, I have the numbers according to Matt and Jag."
Cory says, “Okay, if you’ve got them, you got me.”
So we’re all in this situation.
I spoke to Jared, I spoke to Mecole.
I’m like, “Okay, we have the numbers on Reilly’s side.
Do I have you?”
Mecole says yes, Jared says yes.
Obviously, that did not take place despite what people said, but that’s to be expected.
Oh my gosh, yes.
It’s definitely not the intention I planned for at all coming onto the show.
But maybe this year will be different.
Maybe I’ll go down as the coolest first evictee ever.
You mentioned to Julie Chen Moonves that you felt betrayed by Cirie.
Why do you think she threw you under the bus?
Well, after I found out that Jared was her son, it made sense.
But I had a listening ear in that house.
Honey, I was up against every single door.
I heard nine times of 10 what people were saying.
And I would see the demeanor.
As much as I hug you, I have a bulls— meter.
So I definitely knew the whole time, but I understand playing my role.
But, you know, it definitely hurt.
I think Jared is playing a good game because he has Cirie there.
I think Jared is playing a great game.
I think Felicia is really positioned well in the game as well.
Red to me is the strongest player in that house, because he’s camouflaging right now.
But Red is incredibly dynamic.
He can think far ahead.
He’s a great competitor.
He’s awesome socially.
So it honestly may be Red’s game if they’re not careful.
So when are you going to start watching the show?
I want to see what’s going on.
I want to give some recaps and just give my commentary and show love to the show.
