Big Brother’s Jeff: I Wish I Kissed Jordan

With matinee-good looks, chiseled abs and a charm that worked on both the ladies and the men in the house, Jeff Schroeder seemed to have it all. But then he quickly ostracized himself from his Big Brother clique and stumbled in the first open competition (”Technotronics” anyone?).

When America came to his aid by granting him the power of the "coup d’etat," the advertising salesman flipped the game on it’s head and seemed well on his way to claiming a cool half million. Now headed to the Jury House, the 30-year old talks about his future with Jordan Lloyd, who he thinks is the strongest player left and what he can expect when he is reunited with Russell Kairouz.

What happened to the kiss you promised to give Jordan?
There were a lot of emotions running through my head. Jordan was the first person that I grabbed and if she would have come with me to the door, I definitely would have [kissed her]. I didn’t leave the way that I wanted to. I wish I would have kissed Jordan and I wish I would have said more encouraging words to both Jordan and Michele.

What did you think when Kevin called your final plea “desperate?”
You want to talk about desperate? How about being the HOH and sleeping downstairs so that no one can talk to Natalie? That’s desperate … Not only that, I left him alone all week after he stabbed me in the back and I get a 30-second plea to stay in a game that’s worth half a million dollars, and he has to take a cheap shot at me as I’m leaving? That’s desperate.

Do you think you made the wrong choice by going after Russell and siding with Kevin and Natalie?
Everyone is confused about me “switching” sides from Russell to Kevin. There were no sides. It was me and Jordan in the end. I wanted to split Michele and Russell up because there was something cooking between them two, and I wanted to get the strongest player that was left in the house. I wouldn’t change anything that I did. I made the decisions and I put it all on my shoulders but if I had won the POV, I personally think that I would have won the game.

You gave Jordan a great pep talk before the eviction ceremony. Do you really think she can win this?
I absolutely believe it! I really think that she has a shot at making it to the final two. Depending on who she goes up against and if she comes up with some big wins late in the game, it’s absolutely possible.

America gave you the coup d’etat, which you used to flip the game on its head. How shocked were you when they revealed it to you?
It was actually overwhelming and I don’t think I did a good enough job in thanking America for that because I was actually speechless. I was wishing for something the entire game and I felt like my back was to the wall and this was a gift from above. It was the best feeling in the world to know hat someone outside the game was on my side.

Who do you think has played the best game so far?
Hats off to Michele. She comes through in the clutch, she has big wins and proves herself time and time again. To this day I cannot figure her out, which is probably a really good quality to have in this game. The difference between Michele and Kevin is Michele bends the truth and Kevin is a straight out someone that cannot be trusted.

Is there a future for you and Jordan outside the BB house?
It’s hard to have a relationship on that show, in that house. I definitely want to maintain a close friendship with Jordan outside of the house and if something evolves from there, great. If it doesn’t, I don’t want to jeopardize the friendship that we have.

Who is going on your Hawaiian vacation with you?
Hawaii is still a question mark for me. Let’s just say that Jordan is on a very short list.

You’re headed to the Jury House that is filled with people that feel that they have a bone to pick with you. How excited are you for your new digs?
Very! But really, I’m not threatened or scared at all to go into that house. Russell’s bark is way louder than his bite. I’m actually excited to see if those three have grown as people now that the game is behind them. I understand that I’m going to get my stones, so right when I walk in, let them have their party. Their wish came true.

Big Brother’s Russell Has No Regrets

Known more for his explosive temper and less for his game-play, 24-year-old mixed martial artist Russell Kairouz was all menace on Big Brother, casting aside diplomacy in favor of tormenting his housemates.

In the run-up to the show, Russell touted himself as, “the best combination of intelligence, strength, and charisma,” a BB ultimate warrior if you will. The one problem being, BB is a game and not a battle, something the increasingly paranoid California native seemed to lose sight of. Before heading off to the Jury House, Russell talked with People about who has played the best game so far, how a banana slipped him up and why he has no regrets.

Did you really think that you could flip Kevin and have him vote against Natalie?
Yes, I did think I could flip Kevin because I’m a stronger competitor than Natalie and I didn’t see why he wouldn’t have wanted me as an ally because she has not won anything.

Jeff has been solidly in control, but Kevin is coming along as the dark horse. Who has played the best game so far?
So far, Kevin is playing the best game. He’s stayed under the radar and has avoided all conflict.

Your mantra seems to be, “Either love me, or hate me.” Did that worked against you in the house, where slipping under the radar is often more effective?
Slipping under the radar only works for some people. My personality and stature … it doesn’t work … not a viable option.

How many people in the house ended up loving you and how many ended up hating you?
I don’t care who loved me, I came to make money … not friends. Having said that, I hold no grudge against anyone.

You told me that your strategy was, “I will charm to get my way. I will flirt with who I think I can get the most out of.” When were you planning on using either one of those?
You’ve seen the show, right? For a moment in time, it worked on Chima. Beyond that, it only worked at the beginning of the game to get Michele on my side.

What’s the singular moment where it all went horribly wrong for you?
There wasn’t a singular moment … I just didn’t win the OTEV Power of Veto … damn banana with Laura’s name on it. My game play was perfect up to that point.

Do you have any regrets about making Ronnie cry, threatening Jeff or verbally abusing Jordan?
Not at all. They all signed on the BB dotted line and knew what they were getting in to when they went into the BB house. If they don’t have a tough skin, that’s not my fault.

You had a noble purpose to win — you wanted to give the money to your parents. Do you think your mom and dad are proud of the way that you treated the women on the show?
I did not separate anyone on the show by race, gender or religion. Everyone was an equal game player in my mind and subject to the same game play from me. Anything that went on during the game was strategy and an attempt to use to my advantage … My persona on the show was a character [and ] in no way a true representation of me. My family is well aware of this.

What would you have done differently?
I would have withheld some information that I knew about people.

Are you going to look Ronnie up and apologize to him and his wife at any point?
It was all part of the game … If they can’t separate true reality from a game, they should not enter the realm of BB where the game revolved around lying, cheating and deceit. I don’t know Ronnie’s wife … My comments were game-play.

Who are you going to stay in contact with? why?
Jessie and Casey. They were my two closest relationships in the house.

What did you learn about yourself in the house?
I learned that I have the ability to act as different characters in a stressful environment while simultaneously playing a game for 56 days, 24-7!

What was with the suits at the eviction ceremonies? You dressed each time like you were going to a funeral. Is that somehow strategy or vanity?
I have my own style … like it or not. I dressed on Thursday the way I did because I knew I was going home and was separating myself from the game.

What is the first thing that comes to mind when you hear “technotronic“?
Moron.

You are joining Lydia and Jessie in their love nest that is the Jury house. How prepared are you to be the third wheel?
I’m ready to become the third wheel … I don’t have a strategy on how to manage the next few days, but it’s all good. I’ll be hiding my sweaters for sure.