SPOILER ALERT – Do not continue reading if you don’t want to know who was sent home tonight on Big Brother 17.
Another week has gone by on Big Brother, which means yet another contestant was sent home.
It was an eventful week in the house and one of the season’s biggest targets finally got nominated. Audrey Middleton, the first transgender contestant on the show, got put up on the block following the veto ceremony.
Audrey didn’t attend the veto ceremony and she also broke the “have-not” rule, which caused her to get an extra vote against herself in the eviction. Did it matter? Find out…
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Big Brother‘s first transgender houseguest Audrey Middleton introduces herself to the rest of the house in this clip from the premiere!
“My name’s Audrey, I’m 25, I’m from a little charming town outside Atlanta…and something interesting about me is that I’m the first transgender person to be on Big Brother,” the 25-year-old digital media consultant said. “This is technically my first time admitting it in a public forum. Hello world!”
She added, “I completely transitioned about three years ago.”
After receiving a warm response, Audrey said in the diary room, “I’ve said my peace and everyone seems super cool.”
Watch Audrey‘s introduction below (around the 17:30 mark)!
“I think there’s a chance I could be a misunderstood hero,” Audrey told BB alum Jeff Schroeder during her pre-season interview. “But I’m going to be a hero.”
So what else do we know about her? Check out 5 more facts below!
1. She’s a big fan of the show.
“I’m a superfan. I’ve seen every season and every episode.”
2. She loves to take selfies.
“Basically, [my job is] a glamourous title for…I update the Facebook page and the social media. Even more simpler terms, I kind of sit on my Facebook all day and take selfies.”
3. She loves astrology
“I have some nerdy hobbies. One being I have taken a huge interest in astrology. I love to talk to my friends about the things that I’ve learned and drawing their charts for them.”
4. Beyonce is her idol.
“I love to get dressed up and go out. I like to put a lot of effort into my appearance. Not in a superficial way, but it’s one of the most fun forms of self-expression for me. Fabulous hair, lashes, makeup, I’m the Beyoncé of my life story.”
5. She loves the outdoors
“When I’m not nerding out on the computer, I love doing things outdoors. Camping, hiking, rock climbing, rafting, kayaking, swimming, and the list goes on. I live for adventure!”
In case you missed it, re-watch her pre-season interview below!
The 45-year-old TV host opened up about Audrey, 25, being the show’s first transgender houseguest, which you can watch below.
“We did not expect for you to know what you are about to see and hear until premiere night, but the story was linked to TMZ,” Julie says.
“From me personally, to anyone watching, I just want to say, I hope you watch with compassion and an open mind to learn something about a community that you may not be familiar with,” Julie concluded. “This is Audrey‘s story to tell and I’m looking forward to hearing it next week.”
It was just announced that Audrey Middleton will be the first transgender on the 17th season of CBS hit show Big Brother, according to TMZ!
The 25-year-old contestant was born as a boy named Adam, who grew up in a small Georgia town.
Audrey, who is inspired by Caitlyn Jenner‘s story, hopes to use the show as a platform for herself.
At the beginning, Audrey‘s family was unable to accept her decision to transition a few years ago. However, they have had a change of heart and are fully supporting her now.
In case you missed it, check out the rest of the contestants for Big Brother‘s 17th season.
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