• CBS denies 'Big Brother 4' houseguest Scott Weintraub was removed for STD instead of misbehavior

  July 24, 2003
  The St. Petersburg Times reports that, during last week's network press tour, CBS chairman and CEO Les Moonves denied that Big Brother 4 houseguest Scott Weintraub was removed from the house (and the show) because of the fact that he had a previously-undisclosed sexually-transmitted disease, HPV (human papilloma virus, also known as genital warts). Instead, Moonves, like the show's producers, emphasized that Weintraub's temper tantrum was the reason for his removal.

• Michelle Maradie second houseguest to be evicted from the 'Big Brother 4' house

  July 24, 2003
  After being nominated for eviction by Jee Choe, the second Head of Household, Michelle Maradie was evicted last night from the "Big Brother 4" house based on the votes of her fellow HouseGuests. Michele received more votes than fellow nominee Erika Landin. David Lane won the Power of Veto and chose to leave the nominations as they stood.

• CBS says 'The Amazing Race' series may end due to low ratings

  July 24, 2003
  TV Guide Online reports that CBS chairman and CEO Les Moonves expressed doubt as to whether a fifth edition of the network's Emmy-nominated The Amazing Race series would be produced, due to the show's continuing low ratings. Over the summer, CBS gave the show the prized Thursday at 8 PM time slot -- the slot occupied by Survivor during the regular season and previously reserved for Big Brother during the summer. Nevertheless, ratings for The Amazing Race remain anemic.

• 'Big Brother 4' Head of Household Jee Choe nominates Erika Landin and Michelle Maradie for eviction

  July 19, 2003
  Week 2's Head of Household, Jee, a bookkeeper from Elmhurst, N.Y., nominated Erika and Michelle for eviction in the second round of "Big Brother 4" nominations on the episode that was broadcast Friday, July 18 on the CBS Television Network.

• Amanda Craig first houseguest to be evicted from the 'Big Brother 4' house

  July 17, 2003
  After being nominated for eviction by Nathan Marlow, the first Head of Household, Amanda Craig was evicted last night from the "Big Brother 4" house based on the votes of her fellow HouseGuests. Amanda received more votes than fellow nominee Jee Choe. Dana Varela won the Power of Veto and chose to leave the nominations as they stood.

• 'Big Brother 4' Head Of Household Nathan Marlow nominates Amanda Craig and Jee Choe for first eviction

  July 14, 2003
  This week's Head of Household, Nathan, a personal trainer from Edmond, Okla., nominated Amanda and Jee for eviction in the first round of "Big Brother 4" nominations on the episode that was broadcast Friday, July 11 on the CBS Television Network.

• Scott Weintraub throws tantrum, gets kicked out of 'Big Brother 4' house by series producers

  July 13, 2003
  With the addition of "The X Factor," CBS clearly went in search of additional drama this season, and it appears it certainly didn't take them long to find it -- in spades.

• CBS reveals 'Big Brother 4's "X Factor" twist -- the surprise inclusion of four ex-couples as housemates

  June 30, 2003
  CBS today revealed the details of its much promoted mysterious Big Brother 4 "twist". The "twist" (some others might call it "jumping the shark") is that soon after entering the "Big Brother" house, four unsuspecting housemates will be stunned when it is revealed that their ex-boyfriend or girlfriend (thus the "X") will also be joining the house as participating and competing houseguests. The twist means that eight of the 13 houseguests (four couples) will be living with someone they thought was out of their lives. Will alliances form between the former couples or will old wounds be opened? Will romances be rekindled or will new ones arise?

• Lisa Donahue wins 'Big Brother 3,' becomes first US woman to do so

  September 26, 2002
  After being one of the final two remaining HouseGuests with Danielle Reyes, Lisa Donahue emerged triumphant last night as BIG BROTHER 3’s grand prize-winner of $500,000 based on the votes of her former housemates. As the second place winner, Danielle receives $50,000. Lisa is the first woman to win the grand prize in three seasons of BIG BROTHER. Eddie McGee from New York won in season one and Will Kirby from Miami emerged the winner in season two.

• Jason Guy final houseguest to be evicted from 'Big Brother 3' house

  September 22, 2002
  After losing the final Head of Household competition to Lisa Donahue, Jason Guy was the 10th and final HouseGuest to be evicted from the Big Brother house during Saturday night’s live broadcast of BIG BROTHER 3.

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