Big Brother 27: Julie Chen Moonves Claims This Houseguest Is Playing The Smartest Game

Big Brother season 27’s houseguests have been playing hard throughout their first week of competition, and host Julie Chen Moonves has a hot take about who’s been the smartest player navigating the house. Big Brother season 27’s host has been a part of the reality show since the beginning, making her uniquely qualified to weigh in on the mechanics of the game.

Julie believes Big Brother 27‘s Morgan Pope, a 33-year-old model and online gamer, is playing the smartest game in the house. The host explained that the connection she has with returnee Rachel Reilly is a major asset. Sharing with EW that Morgan is “laying low and not stirring up drama,” Julie also explained she’s glad to see Morgan “keeping her mouth shut.”

Morgan’s connection with Rachel, which stems from a gameplay perspective and a place of Big Brother fandom, has been interesting to watch. Julie shared that Morgan “keeping close to Rachel” is the right move, especially after seeing recently evicted houseguest Zae Friedrich leave the game after “getting in her crosshairs.” Now Morgan has to navigate another week of chaotic gameplay to stay safe.

Although it’s only the first week of competition, Big Brother houseguests tend to show their gameplay style early on in the season. For Morgan, playing a smart social game appears to be the right strategy, as it’s already brought her into a good place. Making connections with players like Rachel and Mickey Lee that have allowed her into big alliances has been key.

Morgan’s ability to move through the house and have conversations with fellow houseguests that leave them content or positive afterwards is an underrated skill in the Big Brother house. Being able to make the rest of the house comfortable is a great thing for Morgan, who’s yet to win any competitions or hold any power. Her social game is making its mark.

While there are other competitors in the house who could be quick to make moves by winning competitions and taking power in the game, Morgan’s been able to observe from a distance and create a space for herself as a social player. The power she holds by simply observing is strong, and Julie is right to take note that she’s been smart so far.

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