165: Big Brother Legend Eric Stein Reflects on America's Player Twist, BB27 Mastermind Return

The Exclusive With Sharon Tharp · Sep 30, 2025 · 1h 36m

Host Sharon Tharp catches up with Big Brother 8's Eric Stein for her "Legends Only" series where she talks to icons of the game. Known as America’s Player, Eric opens up about how the twist really shaped his game — and affected his life outside the house. He also shares the story of how his surprise return as the Mastermind in Big Brother 27 came about, plus his unfiltered thoughts on the franchise, the fans, and more.