Lance Bass Talks Big Brother: A Fan, But Not a Contestant

Lance Bass, known for his music career and love for the TV show Big Brother, opened up about his thoughts on joining the reality competition. In a recent episode of his podcast "Frosted Tips," Bass shared why he wouldn't participate in the show.

The 44-year-old star confessed, "I don’t think I would ever do Big Brother, just [because of] the 24/7 live element." He explained that the constant live broadcast could lead to unintentional slip-ups and saying things he didn't mean to say. The fear of inadvertently saying something hurtful weighed on his decision.

Bass, an avid watcher of the live feeds, discussed the challenge of being filmed all the time with his guest, actor Josh Henderson. They noted how houseguests often become oblivious to the cameras around them, sometimes resulting in controversies. For instance, a recent incident involved a contestant using offensive language on the live feeds.

History of Controversies

Big Brother has had its share of controversies over the years, often related to racism and discrimination. A notable incident occurred during the show's 15th season in 2013, when a contestant made offensive remarks about Asian and Black individuals. This history of problematic incidents has sparked criticism and discussions about the show's handling of such matters.

Fantasizing About Strategies

Despite his reservations about participating, Bass expressed his deep fondness for Big Brother, having followed it since its debut in 2000. He and Henderson even devised a humorous strategy if they were to enter the house together. Bass joked, "So you would take half the house and I’d take the other half and we would just make sure that we never got voted off."

Bass went further, suggesting a three-person alliance to gain insights into different perspectives. He revealed, "It would be so fun" to be part of the show but ultimately decided to continue watching as a fan. He also shared his tradition of welcoming houseguests back to reality after their time on the show, hosting a congratulatory event.

While the prospect of seeing Lance Bass inside the Big Brother house might be intriguing, it seems he's content enjoying the show from outside and connecting with contestants once their journey ends.