# 309: Josh Martinez on Racism, Almost Quitting & Life After La Casa de los Famosos

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Podcast: [The Exclusive With Sharon Tharp](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-exclusive-with-sharon-tharp-6530374)
Published: 2026-06-30T01:37:32+00:00
Episode link: https://audioboom.com/posts/8922403
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## Resource

Josh Martinez joins The Exclusive for his first in-depth interview following his fourth-place finish on La Casa de los Famosos. The Big Brother winner and The Challenge veteran opens up about surviving 115 days inside the house and why he says it was the hardest reality competition he's ever faced. Josh reflects on the emotional toll of the game, the racist and anti-Latino comments he says he endured, the two moments he nearly quit, and how seeing his mom during a family visit gave him the strength to keep going. He also discusses the overwhelming support he received from the Big Brother and Challenge communities, breaks down some of the biggest controversies from the season, shares where he stands with his fellow houseguests today, and reveals what's next after breaking into the Latin American reality TV market. Plus, Josh teases future projects, explains what it would take for him to return to Big Brother, and shares why The Traitors remains at the top of his wish list.

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