After multiple claims of Angela Murray being a producer plant during Big Brother season 26, the producers finally revealed their reactions to the allegations. Angela has become a staple in Big Brother season 26 based on her actions and eccentric behavior. Although she entered the house with a game plan that landed her on the chopping block twice, Angela managed to find herself safe every time. With her TV past and unprecedented luck, questions arose over the true intentions behind her casting, with rumors spreading that Angela is a producer plant placed in the house.
In an interview with Deadline, executive producers Allison Grodner and Rich Meehan sat down and answered questions regarding the producer plant allegations. When asked how they felt, Allison responded with a surprising answer, saying that the conspiracy was a "good idea." However, Rich expressed that with Angela being so fun and unexpected to watch, he understands the speculation. He doesn't "blame people for wondering" if the allegations are true since Angela's behavior has been quite "surprising" and "shocking" but added that the conspiracy theories are "always funny." It’s safe to assume the producers see Angela’s casting as a huge success.
Angela Murray’s TV Past Doesn’t Mean She’s An Actor, According To Producers
Angela Has Appeared On Other TV Shows
As Big Brother 26 delivers new twists and surprises, the producers are standing firm that Angela’s surprising TV past doesn’t make her an actor. While she appeared in episodes of Dr. Phil, The Price Is Right, and Let’s Make A Deal, Angela’s past with CBS didn’t make her an actress, according to Allison and Rich. “There are tons of shows, but I don’t think because she was on The Price is Right and in a Dr. Phil episode makes her necessarily an actor,” Allison explained.
Although she has appeared on more than one show on the CBS network, her appearance on Big Brother made it Angela’s first appearance on a reality TV competition show. As Rich expressed, Angela hasn't done a ton of TV and, in particular, hasn't participated in a reality competition show, which is "very different from a fun game show.” Despite it being her first reality competition, Angela has made Big Brother 26 an entertaining season to watch. As producers introduced game-changing twists, Angela managed to keep viewers and houseguests guessing about her next moves.
Big Brother 26 continues to be a season for the books, and Angela has been one of the reasons for this. Her casting has proven to be a success for the producers and has given her the ability to be a great actress one day. Her dramatic antics, outbursts, and gameplay have continued to keep the audience entertained. Although the producer plant allegations have been dismissed, there’s no doubt that the producers are happy with their casting decision.
Big Brother season 26 airs Sundays at 9 p.m. EDT and Wednesdays and Thursdays at 8 p.m. EDT on CBS.
