Big Brother 15 Winner Andy Herren Reflects on Controversial Season, Evolution of Floater Game, More

Big Brother season 15 winner Andy Herren joins host Sharon Tharp this week for the eighth installment of the "Winners Weigh In" series. In addition to giving his thoughts on BB25, Andy opens up about his experience as the winner of a controversial season and how the perception of his "rat floater" game has evolved over the years. He also reveals whether he's interested in playing again and how he and Helen knew each other before they played the game!
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[@bigbrotherboy]

great and underrated player. thanks for this interview.

[@sinanfaiad]

You’re a legend omg

[@petethompson721]

micheal you watch sharon

[@allison3852]

She did one with Michael from bb24 he didn't win those Gina Marie would choose him over aaryn or nick Did Andy mention Kaitlyn or Spencer Gina Marie would beat Spencer in the final two, Candice wouldn't vote for gm period

[@BogdanHonciuc]

I identify with Andy the most out of all the BBUS winners, and not just because he’s a gay guy. His social game was on point! He’s funny, smart and always have insightful reads on people. He saved his entire season by winning it. My heart broke for him when I heard about his mom. I wish I could give him a hug, I know how much I needed it in the months following my mom’s passing.

[@Mushruums]

I 100% agree with the Jeff thing. The whole Dumbledore is gay so he is therefore a pedo and shouldn’t be allowed to teach kids was crazy. Then some people shit on Kalia for arguing against him.

[@nobones999999999]

I always enjoy listening to Andy's insights into the BB game. A winner who fully embraced the label of a floater and making it en vogue in the BB lexicon. He took the blueprint of being a floater and just about perfected it.

[@elitettelbach4247]

Another amazing interview, Sharon! I have so much respect for Andy as both a person and as a game player. He’s so right that his win ages like a fine wine. I love how much of a fan he still is! And that story of him and Helen connecting pregame is very enlightening and adds more context to their in game dynamic. Lmao at asking about Helen Was Pushed, this is why you’re such a great interviewer Sharon!! Also that’s great that he’s out there living his best life and still keeps in touch with a solid group of people. I think he would be great on the Traitors! His cat is adorable. Also, my condolences to him on the loss of his mother ❤️ I lost mine a couple years ago, so unfortunately I can relate.

[@frankieloves7078]

Clicked so fast! I love Andy one of my favourite winners 😊 I think he was undervalued due to the awful people on his season.

[@nousername4me2use]

So glad that you and RHAP both have had Andy on recently!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@dylanmiller1790]

And tommy bracco's podcast

[@allison3852]

​@@dylanmiller1790Tommy has his own podcast Doesn't Kat dunn do I'm a fan of her and Dani donato

[@mackenzie4137]

Thank you, Andy, for speaking on CBS giving passes to problematic houseguests while vilifying others

[@jamielee8054]

Great show! Love Andy. So sorry for his loss 😢

[@lauramclean_]

Love listening to Andy!! Such a great player and speaker!!

[@carm700]

Wow. Fantastic interview with one of the greatest players of all time. Thank you so much, Sharon, for making this happen. This has been so much fun catching up with all of these amazing houseguests. I hope it never ends!

[@vanessalore9942]

Terrific interview. Andy is totally right about CBS. Why should it be the players or even the audience that has to police the people on the cast they handpicked, for bad behaviour. That said, everyone is so sensitised today to every little thing, we will never see Britney Haynes type Diary Rooms ever again. But hey, Andy deserves to be treated better. He played a great game

[@NYChica23]

Agree...it's sad when people don't want to give him the credit he deserves for playing a great winning game just because he was on a controversial season

[@tattoofixerstattoos]

@@NYChica23 LOL I have seen all time best players lists done multiple places and most have him 4th or 5th best player all time, despite that he only played 1 season. Not sure how that is not giving him ample credit.

[@BKind1960]

So sorry to hear about your mom. Hugs to you. And congratulations on your sobriety. Keep up the great work!

[@ManGuy101]

Andy, if you’re reading the comments just want to say I really loved your game. In fact, it’s inspired me to want to play the game myself and be a rat in everyone’s game. I just loved how you used information to your advantage. You are one of the best of the best and super underrated. RIP to your mom and hope you’re doing great. 😊

[@RippedfromVHS]

I adore Andy. Anyone who discredits his game does not know Big Brother. By far, the toughest season to win was BB15.

[@vollieton620]

Finally listening to this interview and I'm kicking myself for waiting because it's that good. Andy's a treasure. Great job as always Sharon!

[@chelle6]

Love Andy, he was my pick that season, very much appreciated his game ❤

[@ChronicPainPrincess]

Yaaay, it was great to see Andy.

[@as.dexter]

wow this interview is amazing. he's so good at explaining things and made me respect him and his gameplay more. I don't like how Floater strategy is so disrespected bc it's a house of cards you could say the wrong thing one time and it's over, if you lean more on a side then you could be targeted.

[@bobbyhall994]

ANDY IS MY FAVORITE BB WINNER AND I HAVE NEVER BEEN MORE SEATED.

[@lauramclean_]

Great job Sharon!

[@sinanfaiad]

Sharon slayed like usual!

[@sunshinehwy]

I'm happy Andy got to speak up about Jeff!

[@heatherbesocial]

Franzel inviting Ayrian to her wedding is just gross 😝. She without a doubt was the worst person on BB15 and people don't change their spots. She and Hayden Voss are super Trumpers too. 🙄

[@4Tom4lepus4]

Just a quick correction (I think)... Are you sure you mean Hayden Voss (BB16) and not Hayden Moss (winner of BB12)?

[@allison3852]

​​@@4Tom4lepus4Hayden and Aaron went to Nicole frazel wedding Sharon hasn't done one with Nicole kaycee Ian Terry or Jordan

[@4Tom4lepus4]

@@allison3852 Going to Nicole's wedding and being a huge Trumper are two different things.

[@kalebdunaway]

Trump was actually a good president, ignorant girl.

[@johnnyboy-99]

@@allison3852 wtf are u talking about Aaron and Hayden were not at Nicole's wedding.

[@dianepechacek6190]

This interview made me love Andy! What a great guy. So sorry to hear about his Mom 😞.

[@RunningShoes88]

I loved this interview! Andy keeps it real. 😊

[@sunshinehwy]

Loved the interview !!

[@theo.barcelona]

Love Andy's opinion & people analysis of BB25 and I need to re-watch & re-watch to deeply digest it

[@jonimetcalf5737]

Andy was such a great bb player!

[@nicolasjacobi9404]

I absolutely love that interview. So interesting what Andy said about alcohol. I recently started feeling the same way and basically stopped drinking alcohol for the same reasons.

[@hera8909]

Elissa got to do The Amazing Race with Rachel so she’s not blacklisted by CBS

[@frankg7574]

The most BB15 acknowledgement was in BB16 when they said Zack was related to Amanda and showed clips of her … but since then, not a single mention

[@Itsclarkew7]

It’s tough. Andy doesn’t get the recognition for his game, he was a lot more strategic. Jun said it best about the stuff she said getting her cancelled, it’s a different time. The issue is Andy was a huge bystander on his season and enabled other people. Agreed with Helen not getting invited back, though production favoured Judd. Though the show ‘ production needs to take accountability for casting and events happening.

[@sad_dad]

Also love the fact he loves Saw lol. Seeing the new one tonight 🔥 I can’t wait

[@sunshinehwy]

Thank you, Andy !!

[@Quirkydude]

Great interview!!

[@rosiellagrace]

Andy Herren is my BB creepy cabbage patch kid collector that everybody is ashamed of, yet so proud of, LOL, and I totally agree on his rankings. I wasn't even gonna watch, then saw Cirie and bam - by the end of the first week I had it pegged as a top six; by the Izzy move, it's a solid five. I just gotta say it again, since they ALWAYS gotta fuck with their own game, THE TWISTS ALWAYS SUCK. I'M ALSO GLAD JARED GOES, if he does. Prayers. Bye. 🙅🙅🙅

[@user-gs7mp8ve5p]

Bb15 was an incredible season - you can’t even deny it regardless of the ugly aspects

[@brianJohnxx]

Andy is the best winner idc Big brother 15 was the season of getting big targets out and somehow andy was able to maneuver that while aligning with almost all of the big targets (Candice, Helen, Aaryan, Amanda, Elissa, McCrea) Even when he won HOH he went after Jessie (someone who considered him as a number 1 in the game) when it was so easy to just get power hungry and go after the threats. Such amazing gameplay

[@mackenzie4137]

Cory coming from his place of privilege and speaking out on problematic behaviors has been a breath of fresh air

[@prepper1013]

Like it or not, Andy deserved to win. IMO Andy was a coaster, not a floater. Andy had his ear in every conversation in the house. Andy used the sounds of the cameras to follow the action in the house. When all the cameras started to move in another room, that was a sign that some action was going on in the house and Andy coasted to that room. Andy should've been in All Stars 2. God knows they needed a real player in the house that season.

[@RunningShoes88]

Sharon! Binge BBCAN 2, 5, and 9! Those are the 3 best seasons.

[@lisadgingersnaps9843]

#HelenWasPushed Loved the interview!😊

[@jaehyunyaa127]

sorry for your loss Andy 💐

[@kenginger8051]

The Season is better the second time around. This interview inspired me to watch again and I'm enjoying it much more. I guess I was blinded the first time around by the HGs I couldn't stand. I do wish Andy would have talked more game in the DR.

[@RomanPhilosopher]

Yesssssss the bb floater king!

[@kalebdunaway]

Praying for Andy and his family. Sorry for your loss. Jesus, God, and the Holy Spirit love you.

[@melissagreen16]

I love Andy!!!

[@Its_Chimerical]

Bowie Jane as ghost face after stabbing someone: Aur NAURRRRRRRR

[@lynetteplans7974]

I love Andy.❤😊

[@4Tom4lepus4]

Very interesting interview, both from a gameplay perspective and from a "society at large" point of view. I knew Cody was trash, but that he is THIS trash is somehow still a little surprising. Absolutely disgusting. And Andy is spot on, it is infuriating that some people get dogpiled on while people like Cody and Jeff get to be CBS darlings despite the horrible shit they said and - at least in Cody's case, apparently - continue to say.

[@chrispoppenger9104]

I absolutely love Andy, he's my favorite winner

[@nataliearreola6361]

I'm sorry about your mom Andy.

[@chrispoppenger9104]

Andy is my ABSOLUTE favorite winner

[@abbycat000]

How could they not give Cameron credit for his game? He’s proving to be an amazing player. And I’m not a casual. I watch live feeds.

[@Bev77]

Just found you and so happy I did. It was great to start with Andy and can’t wait to listen to others. I watched every season but I can’t remember everyone. Lol I’m disgusted and disappointed with this season of bb. I’m not sure the best person will win due to the interference of production but I’m hoping things will pick up. Great show.

[@Gleeked420]

I LOVE ANDY!!!!! My favorite winner besides Taylor Hale

[@zingerbox666]

Andy's game was so nuanced, clever and deliberate. A top-tier social game and a very deserving winner.

[@barbarabavier675]

Aaryn hasn’t changed at all. She’s still all about herself and what she has. And still a devout Republican with friends who are all exactly like her. I watched her KZbin channel for quite a while, until it became so obvious how Self-centered she was.

[@kalebdunaway]

I’m a republican and don’t agree with Aaryn’s comments. Please don’t group everyone together just because of a small number of people.

[@livsron]

kingg ❤️❤️❤️

[@sad_dad]

Andy is goated

[@dravenrivera9060]

I love Andy and his take down of the GHEESLING caricature

[@fatesgates8393]

I disagree with Andy. Dan Gheesling found himself as the 5th wheel in the Quack Pack alliance with Ian, Brittany, Shane, & Danielle. Those duo’s would never target one another before him. So it was Dan’s funeral and the rest is history.

[@heatherbesocial]

I like Andy and thought he was a great BB winner. I'm sad that he blocked me on Twitter. Andy, if you see this... please unblock me. I'm sorry for whatever I said but you know this fandom can get passionate and opinionated. 😊 And Sharon, great interview as usual.

[@jcitycartel]

Amanda and Spencer being his best friends is sus to me. They were saying legit racist stuff so I don’t get why he’s defending them. Amanda in my opinion was a lot worse than Aaryn. And hasn’t she scammed old people since then. Them being his friends says a lot. Not saying cancel him but he shouldn’t try and defend people who’s said really awful shit and compare it to other people. And he does not seem humble about his gameplay, I still think he’s the most overrated winner. Never respect a snitch game. And Mccrae gave him the win by being a pussy.

[@Jim674the18]

28:30 honestly, if Cirie makes it to finale, cancel the show and cut her the check. It just doesn't make sense if they let her get there.

[@allison3852]

What happened with his mom Would he have beat Spencer

[@KyreaGolden]

Code Red!

[@yetube6047]

Andy is a bystander

[@sunshinehwy]

Not to be that guy but who is Sharon Tharp and how does she relate to Big Brother .. because these are amazing !!

[@SmokyMountainBlessed]

I liked this twist redemption

[@serendipity12345]

I could not stand Gina Marie, I was so glad Andy won, was not a macerate or Amanda fan either, I liked Helen the best, and spencer was ugh for me too. Very cool interview

[@dravenrivera9060]

Finally an actual good big brother player

[@TEditsV1]

:)

[@HaileyLove11]

I don't like Janelle she is a horrible person who cheats on her husband and he does not even know.

[@NYChica23]

Show the proof that Janelle is cheating on her husband or stop making untrue accusations...your choice

[@johnnyboy-99]

@@NYChica23 A close friend of hers spilled the beans

[@NYChica23]

@@johnnyboy-99 Again...show the proof that the friend said that, otherwise, this is just a he said, she said situation

[@dravenrivera9060]

I'm sorry but POC casting is not getting any better they casted a white passing woman with the name America as the Latino Hispanic in the house, who by the way always just ends her sentence with one Spanish word

[@chuckie102883]

Years later and i still can’t stand this weasel lol