The recent “Big Brother”-themed Postgame Cruise gave fans an opportunity to rub elbows with some of the CBS reality show’s biggest stars. But one “Big Brother” alum hinted that the Caribbean cruise was hardly paradise.
Quinn Martin of “Big Brother 26″ took to X on Friday, June 20, to share a statement about his experience.
“I’ve had some people ask and while it was phenomenal getting to hangout with fellow Big Brother fans on that boat, I did want to make it clear that due to personal and professional reasons I will NOT be working with the company that hosted the Postgame Cruise ever again,” Martin wrote. NJ.com has reached out to Martin for further comment.
In addition to his vague statement about cutting ties with Showroom Travel and Postgame Cruise, Martin also reposted a video shared by a fan who claimed to have attended the “Big Brother” event.
In the video, the fan, who goes by @_BBSteph_ on social media, claimed that there was “a dark side” to the cruise. She called it “chaotic” and claimed that the creator of Postgame Cruise, Mike Gibson, made “inappropriate public comments to fans about ‘Big Brother 26’ contestant Tucker [Des Lauriers] and his personal life.”
Steph also shared alleged screenshots of text messages that she claimed were from former Showroom Travel agents. The text messages contained allegations that Gibson had sexually harassed female employees. NJ.com has reached out to Showroom Travel Agency and Postgame Cruise for comment.
Quinn Martin on “Big Brother 26.”CBS
When resharing Steph’s video, Martin wrote, “One of the primary goals of community is safety, so please take a moment to watch this video so we can protect other reality tv fans in the future.”
While Martin has no interest in working with Postgame Cruise again, other “Big Brother” alums enjoyed their time on the Royal Caribbean’s Utopia of The Seas ship. Janelle Pierzina, who competed on seasons 6, 7, 14, and 22 of “Big Brother,” raved about the experience.
“I had so much fun on the BB cruise! I had the best four days I’ve had in a long time ! Spending time with my best friends, new alumni and BB fans was amazing! So many laughs and memories! #PostGameCruise,” she wrote via X alongside photos of herself with fellow “Big Brother” alums Kaysar Riddha, Howie Gordon, Beau Beasley, Angela Murray, and Jag Bains.
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When a fan asked Pierzina about other “Big Brother” alums having qualms with Postgame Cruise, Pierzina replied, “That is their perspective this is mine. I can say with all certainty that I and everyone that I’ve played BB with had a good time.”
“Big Brother” alums Cameron Hardin, Rachel Reilly Villegas, Brendon Villegas, James Rhine, Danielle Reyes, Britney Haynes, America Lopez, Cory Wurtenberger, Elissa Slater, Reilly Smedley, and Michael “Cowboy” Ellis also attended the four-night cruise, which set sail on Monday, June 9.
Postgame Cruise has also announced a “Survivor”-themed cruise in July and a cruise with stars from “The Challenge” in November. The latter is already sold out, per the company’s website. Postgame Cruise has no affiliation with CBS, “Big Brother,” or “Survivor.”
“Big Brother 27” premieres on CBS and Paramount+ on Thursday, July 10. Past seasons are available to stream on Paramount+.
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