# 315: Julie Chen Explains Why Dee Gets Big Brother—and Why Rick Devens Doesn't

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Podcast: [The Exclusive With Sharon Tharp](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-exclusive-with-sharon-tharp-6530374)
Published: 2026-07-15T17:00:29+00:00
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Duration seconds: 589

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Julie Chen Moonves joins The Exclusive to break down the first week of Big Brother 28, and she isn't holding back. The longtime host explains why she believes Rick Devens made his biggest mistake of the season, reveals why Dee Valladares has completely won her over, and shares which houseguests she's already rooting for. Julie also opens up about the show's biggest premiere in five years, what she thinks is fueling the ratings surge, teases what fans can expect from the milestone 1,000th episode, and reveals the classic Big Brother twists and punishments she'd love to see return.

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