The Long History of "Battle Backs" in Big Brother

Previously evicted houseguests returning to the game have been a long-standing twist since the very beginning of Big Brother. So let's take a look at the long history of "battle backs" in Big Brother from the very start to present day.
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[@famguy222]

you forgot the best battle back of all time.. kaitlyn vs 8 piece puzzle

[@Peridiam]

famguy222 Kaitlyn - 0%

[@estebansaddiction3061]

It's not a battle back, if you don't make it back

[@elladuhh5944]

Lol yesss

[@juice5204]

famguy222 LOL

[@finnshelton7367]

@sc128 that puzzle went on to get 4th place. they were a good player but i do think they were slightly overrated

[@chargestone96]

"this boy is unevictable" *was evicted 3 times in one season*

[@ThreeLions82]

That was crazy he got two chances to come back,and still couldnt get to the end.Nice guy,but terrible player.

[@henryc4858]

@@ThreeLions82 I don't think he was terrible he was too much of a threat

[@kopheebean]

chargestone96 he also complained about Nicole having a third chance because of that season when he got 3 chances

[@roblestako8221]

his nicknam is Evictor

[@ryanwest5179]

Although I don’t love the format of it, BB3 had the most thought-provoking “battle back” there has been. I miss the old seasons where production thought to use psychology on the house guests rather than fan favoritism or physical competitiveness. The game used to be all psych based. Now there’s too much luck, twists, crap shoot comps, etc. involved. Still love Big Brother, but doubt it’ll ever be as great as it once was.

[@pengoschwortz4734]

Dang no mention of Kaitlyn the puzzlemaster?

[@Peridiam]

Pengo Schwortz She didn’t accept my cameo! 😭

[@askrhonnie6356]

Haha 😂

[@laurenjcoates]

JohnnyMac is such an underrated character, I loved him so much

[@lidiabenedetto7608]

sameeeee

[@KanjoosLahookvinhaakvinhookvin]

In another season he and Vanessa would've been one of the greatest duos in BB history.

[@Axeldiedtimeago]

wow Julie was so human in the early seasons.

[@ji-soopark57]

Sham Adams “there a bug on you” lmaoo

[@42hermy]

don't you diss the chenbot

[@ji-soopark57]

42hermy how is that a diss haha

[@42hermy]

I was trying to make a shitty joke haha, didn’t work out 😂

[@luckystar1010]

#butfirst

[@markjackson6431]

Peridiam.......your videos are the only thing i look forward to in life

[@MrJesse11K]

Mark Jackson I second that

[@Peridiam]

Mark Jackson aw shucks 😘

[@AlwaysNerdyTV]

I do a poor man's version of these list if you're looking for more content! I love his videos!

[@CAvideoFAN]

Considering Wil abandoned us, I agree! lol

[@adammillwood2709]

If you can do the story of Johnny Mac from BB17. I would give up $500,000 if I won Big Brother

[@Captain_Subpar]

That's right, kids. Battle Back. BATTLE Back. Not "buy back", Frankie.

[@ryan979_]

Captain Subpar ugh, frankie brought so many idiots into this fan base

[@ja_cow_ski]

Helen’s “fall” is the biggest conspiracy theory in BB-no-REALITY TV history.

[@acetrainerben]

I wasn't expecting that ending, but man do I appreciate it. Seeing Nicole win still makes me tear up

[@Peridiam]

Benjamin McEachrane That ending came to me last second, but I’m so glad it did.

[@suppacoo7268]

Peridiam well, good choice. Nicole is bae.

[@rykerirontooth]

Nicole was a terrible player she was like Scottie but Nicole was worse.

[@iCeddybear94]

I prefered Paul winning that season but seeing that mixed with her eviction interview is so sweet.

[@eagann92]

Nicole was more like Haleigh than Scottie

[@amandaleebee98]

I used to say “Paul’s minions” definitely saying cult now 😂

[@zygardecomplete3654]

Anyone find it funny that Nicole and Victor both came back twice, and are now dating in real life? Sure Nicole came back in 2 different seasons and victor came back in one, but still. They entered those doors 3 times each.

[@ShinxBoy01]

Well Nicole entered from a box the third time but yeah I get your point

[@melissagrovijohn9160]

ShinxBoy01 I just found out they're engaged!

[@ShinxBoy01]

@@melissagrovijohn9160 Yeah it happened today, they did it in the house JeJo style. I expect a showmance video next week now 😂

[@Brian-Castillo18]

I'm gonna get hate for it but Nicole deserved to win BB18 anyways I don't think we will ever see a battle back winner win when it comes to the U.S version. Theres a reason that person got evicted although it seems like Victor would've had a great chance to win against anyone in final 2

[@ryan979_]

Brian Castillo nicole sucked

[@idman4081]

She wasn't bad but Paul was an amazing player, one of my favorites in the whole show. I would have much rather seen him win. Then he wouldn't be on the next season most likely so the dumb Cody vs Paul thing through the whole season wouldn't have happened and maybe BB19 would have been worth watching

[@ryan979_]

Idman I Dont Need A last Name For My Username had he won bb18 as he should have he would not be on bb19. bb19 probably would have been decent. i agree with you

[@katieanderson7083]

YES! I LOVE YOUR NEW INTRO!!!

[@AGayCupOfJoe]

HELEN WAS PUSHED!!!! 😂😂😂

[@corbin2505]

“Don’t say it twice” Peridiam Peridiam

[@Peridiam]

corbin2505 😱

[@trinitychambers8123]

As always, love the vids!. I actually started watching big brother after finding your survivor videos and giving bb a chance. I'm so happy I did.

[@ItsWindHere]

I've been binge watching your videos for the first time today! So seeing you upload this was a good surprise lol

[@zygardecomplete3654]

tHANK you for mentioning Canada!

[@pinkmonkeybird2206]

johnny mac was my favorite

[@GoneWithTheScript]

i love your big brother videos so informative and great topics

[@greentree211]

I like the new intro!! good job as always!

[@Peridiam]

Thanks!

[@brittanyeccles9820]

I love love love these videos!!! Thank you!!!!

[@jpmurphy3780]

You should make a video on the top 10 strongest alliances in bb history

[@famguy222]

HELEN WAS PUSHED

[@0mathgaming]

Not true

[@goncalobastos8318]

Pls do a video about Helen being pushed

[@freshlettuce6726]

Yes!! The new intro is great. Keep it up, man

[@basherali7024]

If BB20 had a pre-jury battle back, Swaggy C would have came back in the the game

[@infinitegaming2547]

Thank God that didn't happen

[@lylamarcks]

I feel like if he did he would’ve been evicted the week after

[@lamb9770]

That would’ve been amazing considering what happened in the house after he left

[@bryanboyer9973]

Hey man thank you for the videos !!!! I love them!!!! You thank you!!!

[@bobgray6498]

These videos are a real treat

[@_yikesforever]

Your BB videos make my day. I dont even watch Survivor but I watch those too. Keep going!!

[@idontgivetkachuk]

Congrats on 20K!!

[@gemmamalo96]

thank you i love these!!!!

[@milesbrad9975]

Battle Backs are merely used to drag out the show to 90+ days. It's lost all value and originality

[@balldalt]

Completely agree. It was interesting and fun the first two or three times they did it but now I just find battle backs, resets, etc boring and a waste of time. The people coming back never change their strategy or alliances. Boring and predictable.

[@robbiepants1161]

I love your big brother videos so much

[@FundipYoshi]

I am surprised you didn't talk about the "Operation Revolving Door" from BB3. It didn't happen, but I would've loved for you to talk about that!

[@cfalyboga]

new intro is tremendous!

[@WhatAlex]

I love Jocasta, I think she’s so funny, but I can’t believe she almost won the battle back against Nicole 😂😂

[@coastervelocity3899]

Julie: Slide 8 pieces to the other side and assemble them. Anybody: Aight Katilyn: “No, No, No, No! 😭😭”

[@theohanson8340]

Keep up the big brother content love it

[@foxy_cs3213]

CONGRATS ON 20K!!!!!!

[@ShinxBoy01]

The ending of the video made me sooooo happy I had to drop a like and add to my favorites

[@ShinxBoy01]

3 honorable mentions -Sharon BB9, although it wasn't a twist that brought her back -Paul BB18, the Round Trip would've saved his life but it flopped -Sam/Kaitlyn BB20, the Bonus Life...yeah we don't even need to mention it. If the Round Trip and Bonus Life didn't fail, Victor wouldn't have gotten his third chance, and Scottie wouldn't have gotten his second. Crazy to think about.

[@MrsKumaD]

I need way more of these videos! Most extreme bb comps Evel Dick Two-time second place winner Paul Best bromances Hardest losses Dumbest game moves.... You have a fan, thank you!!! These are all idea I hope to someday see on this channel pretty much in order lol

[@Hockeyhobo89]

As someone who doesn't watch Big Brother, I saw Victor in the thumbnail and said "that's the guy from the Amazing Race!" 😂

[@Darksaga017]

I love how you emphasized “A 🌈Chance🌈”

[@fakethinggy]

7:54 HELEN WAS PUSHED

[@0mathgaming]

No, she gave up on her own.

[@ellemiller4987]

Ick I hate battle backs. I think season 3 did it well. I feel like any special power is so annoying unless its done in the beginning of the season.

[@gillianfeeney2047]

Say it with me Peridiam: "Helen was pushed"

[@shanescott6059]

amazing video

[@askrhonnie6356]

It was way more fun to watch a series of battle back comps. Victor was amazing.

[@NathanJakobMichaelThomas]

Damn this is a new peridiam

[@lucasbaker2361]

Dude that new opening is great

[@mauaj7505]

Why did Scottie go he had so much potential

[@MultiSkins4life]

Mau Aj Fessy’s hormones, that’s why

[@BillyBrosterstrudel]

This intro is PogChamp

[@rebeccahodges1826]

You switched cody and Cameron's names. I love your videos

[@Peridiam]

This_is_me_216's _poets 😏

[@rehvvv]

Make a video ranking all big brother winners based on gameplay, social game, and comp wins

[@vincen1631]

Love the intros! If you do more TAR vids will you make one for them?

[@aaronsmith4806]

Anytime I see a clip of BB19 I have an uncontrollable shiver. I can’t get over how much they bowed down to Paul and then didn’t vote for him. As much as I hated him that season, he won the season

[@OhSoAwesomeErin]

Hey Peridiam can you do a history of the have not video like all the different rooms and what slop actually consists of?

[@weebsportsresort9965]

That is a cool ass intro dude

[@Tomthestarhartnell]

before I clicked play I said (in Marcellas' voice) Missy Amy imma coming right now

[@oldschooleddie2057]

A Battleback with four people left in the house with a 7 person jury is completely ridiculous; it nearly ruined BBCan 1. Gary wasn't in the house for several weeks, and to come back Final 5? Come on man. And the BBgods knew it too; hence the ending.

[@maddielois8667]

I love the intro

[@michaelagati8263]

Yes! More big brother

[@cjgarner1810]

Would also love to see ea break down of Dan's game

[@rachelp4740]

How do you watch big brother Canada? What do I have to purchase?

[@hunterdvs6535]

Kelsey with the best percentage Nice

[@Peridiam]

She killed it upon returning!

[@theorangeguy6704]

Nice intro

[@bjg7777]

Why can’t we say peridiam twice

[@Peridiam]

Bjg77 just try it I dare you

[@bjg7777]

Peridiam Peridiam

[@Chilli3Drums]

Bjg77 I don’t get it either lol

[@MrFancyDragon]

After watching Big Brother 21. Is Cliff now the best BBUS Battleback player now? He was evicted during the Pre Jury phase Came back like a revolving door And then he got evicted 4th again like Johny Mac and Amy?

[@dcrggreensheep]

Peridiam: "My name is Peridiam dont say it twice." *PERIDIAM PERIDIAM* said it twice

[@Peridiam]

DC RG OMG

[@HelloTiffyBell]

What if they did a season of only players who have won a battle back in their season?

[@gabrielcamilleri1193]

Hey peridiam, what stat did BB21 cliff have? Can you also state your mathematical equation as a reply?

[@dakkota563]

this might be stupid but I'd love to watch an entire video of your thoughts on Derek

[@0pacbig32]

There is one where he did not talk about which was for the season's twist is Sharon from BB9 who came back into the game to replace Neil who walked at the Final 14 due to the couples twist to not leave Joshua unplayable Where when Dick walked in Season 13 Dannielle was still playable. She was evicted along side Jacob at the final 16 where she began being nominated for every week from the final 9 to final 4 except for when James came back and she was evicted in 4th place and her percentage jump varies is either 69 Percent/75 Percent since she was evicted at the exact same time as Jacob so she either is tied for highest placement jump or is the highest placement jump.

[@laurenjcoates]

*punching the air* “Ah vote for Paul” I miss kevin

[@ellakaale]

I’m still mad about BB18 but that ending gave me goosebumps

[@jessegoodman5855]

It’s funny cause Elena is so salty till this day about Paul betraying her.

[@YellowJell-O]

Jesse Goodman She’s So Ugly And Nasty.

[@Koleman27]

@@YellowJell-O nope

[@Rp10101]

Can't wait for survivor content to be back!!

[@evanvolkmer9331]

Are you gonna do survivor again

[@cowscrazy]

I was so mad at Canada for letting Gary back in the Final 5. That just isn't fair at all .. and he almost won. You could argue he should have. Not fair and not cool.

[@sopranoshelley]

Yeah I love Gary and it shook some things up but I don't think it was fair to send anyone in that late. They should never do it past final 7 or 8.

[@BladeTheGabite]

So what exactly makes Battle Backs different than the Outcasts and Redemption Island?

[@Call.Me.Brianna]

JOHNNY MAC! Favorite player lol. Battle Back is great :)

[@straightblackgirl]

16:12 is no one going to mention ASAP Science? Just me, okay.

[@dekp_6081]

Cameron is such a icon

[@Mari-yw1xy]

He left that week

[@jacobtye8890]

Do a vid of most powerful alliances

[@mikemo949]

Do a video on the biggest scandals of bb

[@kyracrowley3101]

Mike Ci oh yes that would be so cool

[@eliv7328]

My boyyyyy!

[@winstonsmith-ministryoftru1609]

Cameron?! LOL

[@NoClient88]

Johnny Mac better be a returning houseguest soon

[@iCeddybear94]

12:52 It honestly took me a second to realize that was a joke

[@sandraweilbrenner67]

The battle back beast victor.

[@JibbyJoeby]

Can you do a video about Production Interference?

[@Peridiam]

Jibbinz Only if you want my channel to get taken down. 😝

[@n8276]

You forgot to add Sharon from BB9 as well.

[@baileylynn5562]

Rewatching your videos during BB22. Cliff from BB21 would probably be 2nd or 3rd place, correct?

[@serenaealvarez]

Rip Scottie :(

[@Oreox4]

i play discord big brothers, and once, i came back after getting evicted first and won! I am the true battle back champion.

[@loganentertainment3939]

I know it wasn’t a battle back or even suppose to happen , but you could’ve also mentioned Sharon in BB9

[@Peridiam]

True. I considered mentioning her!