All media outlets have been given notice that Amber, the most recent Big Brother evictee, nor any future contestants booted off, will be able to give interviews. This is new, compared to prior seasons. CBS gives the following explanation for the sudden change:

“We have made jury members… available to the press the past two seasons, always with the proviso that their questions not inform the ejected houseguest of influences outside his or her personal experience in the house,”

“This season, several cast members have made either offensive statements or exhibited controversial behavior. We respect journalists’ interest and right to pose questions about these matters, but at the same time believe doing so could provide information that influences the final vote and potential outcome of the 12-week competition.”

CBS has stated that all castoffs can still do interviews - but only after the finale on September 18.

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