As I see it, Derrick Levasseur of Big Brother 16 is already the winner. In my opinion, he is the smartest player the game has ever seen. Every move, action, word he has spoken was calculated to get him to the end. He always knows exactly what to say to others, and he’s made it so everyone still likes him (even when he is evicting them). Here are the top 5 reasons Derrick Levasseur is the Big Brother 16 winner!
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1. Everyone that is sitting in the jury house is there because of Derrick. Donny and Nicole were catching on to his genius ways …. so he had to get them packed and out to the jury house earlier than expected. The jury has to respect the fact that they are all there because of him. Each houseguest, on their way out, seemed to be realizing that he truly is the mastermind ….. yet they still love him.
2. Derrick has Cody and Victoria both convinced that they should go to the end with him. “The Hitmen” and “Brother and Sister” alliances have given him security that he will be in the final two. I believe he clearly has Cody believing that he is happy to settle with 50K and that Cody will most likely win the 500K when they are “100% going to the end together!” Derrick always knows exactly what to say to people to get them thinking the way he wants them to. He literally Jedi Mind Tricks others to think they came up with the idea on their own when it was really his idea. In fact, Cody is practicing his final two speech on BBAD as we speak, which includes why he and Derrick made it to the final two together.
3. Derrick sells himself short around others because he wants them to “think” they are stronger, better, and smarter than him, as to not be a target and a threat. This is genius!!! It’s been working every time. And with his strategy of building up others egos and throwing comps when he needed to, he has managed to NEVER be on the block.
4. Derrick is a friend to all. He made connections with houseguests. He would listen, console them, and give them advice on what is best for their game. By doing this Derrick gained the trust of others around him, and also built friendships so they respect his game. The number of alliances he was in is incredible: The Bomb Squad, Team America, the Detonators, The Hitmen, Los Tres Amigos, The Rationale, and the “Brother and Sister” alliance. “Blood is thicker than water,” said Victoria. We will see…….
5. Derrick wins when he has to. He won HOH at the perfect time he needed to. He made it so that Cody was the one to evict Caleb instead of himself, and once again he got NO BLOOD on this hands! This was one of his strategies that worked throughout the game. Not getting blood on this hands … EVER. Even when he did put people up, he said that it was “what the house wanted.” Very smart moves, and ones that he calculated right from the start. Check out the interview below where Derrick talks about how to win BB16.
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Now the final questions are …………….
Should Derrick keep to his word/alliance with Cody and take “The Hitmen” to the final two?
Should Derrick keep Victoria around instead since she will be easier to win against? She was a floater the entire time. Derrick single-handedly took her to the end.
Should Derrick throw the final comp to let Cody evict Victoria instead of him (keeping the final blood from his hands)? How much can he trust Cody? Is there a chance Cody might decide to keep Victoria around if he wins to give himself a chance at winning? Doubtful, but I thought I would throw that out there.
So many questions to be answered …. I think in any scenario that Derrick Levasseur will be the winner of Big Brother 16. I will be completely shocked if he is not. I think personally he should take Cody to the end to show loyalty and that the jury will see him for his calculated genius moves throughout the season. I cannot wait to hear his final speech! I would love to see Cody win some money as well. He’s the cutest and so nice and loyal! He deserves some too, not Victoria. $50K for Cody and $500K+ for Derrick!!!
My husband thinks Derrick should 100% take Victoria to the end. Show his genius moves all the way to the end. That he doesn’t want to be “the person that took the wrong person to the end.” That he had played a flawless game before that. My husband also thinks he can sell loyalty to the jury about his deal with Victoria.
In any case, whether he is with Cody or Victoria in the final two, or if he lets Cody win and be the one to evict Victoria …. he will still prevail. I can’t really see it going down any other way. He will be in the final two. Derrick Levasseur is declared the winner of Big Brother 16 to me! He will bring in a nice paycheck as well, since he was on Team America! I wonder what the houseguests will think once they find out he is a Police Officer? This last episode is going to be awesome! Tune in to CBS this Wednesday, September 24th for the Season Finale at 9:30EST/8:30CST.
Tell me your thoughts below.
In all the years this show has been on, I have never seen it. I have a lot of friends who watch and love it, though 🙂
What’s not to love about Derrick?! You’re right he played every person in that house and none of them realized it. He knew the right things to say but also when to keep his mouth shut (something most of the people in the house fail at). I’m torn on who Derrick should take to the end and have had the same thoughts that you and your husband are expressing about Cody and Victoria – there are risks either way you go.
Dare I say I’ve never watched Big Brother? haha! I do have family members and friends who are totally addicted to the show. I’m not a big tv watcher although I do love cooking shows.
I agree Derrick played the game as no others ever have before him. He played a great game and cant see him taking Cody to end if he as choice. He is putting his family 1st as he should and has better chance sitting by Victoria in the end….even though I honestly think he will win either way. #TeamDerrick
I only watched this show for the first season. Since the plot doesn’t change, it doesn’t hold a lot of interest for me. But so many people still watch it!
I did not get to watch this show this season. Seems like I missed out!
I’ve never seen this show either. I have no idea if it’s something that I would enjoy. LOL – I’ll have to ask my kids – they have no problems telling me what to watch and not watch!
Gosh. You know, this show has been around forever and a day, but I’ve never watched it. I’ll have to look into it.
A few of my girlfriends watch this show, but I never have. This post has got me interested, though.
In all the years that this show has been on, I’ve never watched it. I should take a look at it, though. It sounds interesting.
I love this show. I really think Derrick will win this season. I can’t think of any reason that he wouldn’t.
Derrick seems like a shoe in, but you know shows like this. It’s not over till it’s over.
Very true! Very true!!!
I used to watch this show all the time, but I drifted away from it over the past few season. Looks like I made a mistake!
I’ve heard about this show a lot, but I’ve never seen it! I know there are a lot of people who really enjoy the show.
I’ve watched this show on occasion and don’t really know enough about this season to share my opinion about Derrick. I do know that Frankie Grande has been all over social media though!
I actually haven’t watched much this season to know anything about who is there and why they should win. It sounds like he played a really good game though and deserves to win this season.
I’ve never watched this show, but I can tell from your post that I should have. It sounds really good.
I love this show and Derrick is the man!!!
Oh wow, at first I read the title and thought I somehow missed it… heart attack!! hahaha. I totally agree though, if he doesn’t win, I’m going to be so disappointed!
I can’t believe I have never seen an episode of Big Brother! One of my friends NEVER misses it though.
I have never watched Big Brother! Isn’t that crazy!?
He’s got to win for sure! He’s the Jedi of Big Brother.
BB is one reality show I just never got into. I’ve watched it a few times but it wasn’t one that the kids could watch with me (Amazing Race and Survivor are) so it wasn’t fun for me. The few seasons that I have watched were because my MIL watched it and I wanted to be able to chat with her about something other than the grandkids. LOL
But now I’ll be looking to see who won… just because I’m curious if you figured it out ahead of time!
i haven’t ever seen a single episode of big brother. yet half my friends are obsessed!
I used to love Big Brother in highschool. Then the whole kids thing happened and I have not been able to catch one episode. Need to catch up soon!!
Not much of a Big Brother fan so it’s hard for me to give my opinion. Sorry
I used to watch this show and loved it. I wish I would have watched this season.
It’s so much fun to really get into a show sometimes! I know I have my favorites!