The Amazing Race & Big Brother Alum Jeff Schroeder to Star in Around the World for Free Published June 16, 2010 by: Shari Geller CBS Announces Summer Start of Season 2 of the Web-Based Reality Series Fans of Jeff Schroeder -- of Jeff & Jordan fame -- who thought they might have seen the last of the quotable Chicagoan, fear not. Jeff will be back soon for his third stint as a reality show star. After finishing fourth on Big Brother 11 (though first in the heart of eventual winner Jordan Lloyd) and then exiting The Amazing Race 16 in seventh place, Jeff will try his hand at another reality-based show. But this time, he's not competing for a prize, but participating in an adventure. Jeff will be starring in the second season of Around the World For Free, the travel/reality show hybrid produced by former Survivor contestant Burton Roberts. According to the CBS web site, the premise of the show is to follow Jeff as he "attempts to travel around the world in 100 days ... with nothing more than a backpack and the help of an online community." The first season of Around the World For Free had TAR Season 2 winner Alex Boylan as the world traveler. Boylan visited 16 countries over a period of nearly six months. His exploits were shown on daily webisodes and later packaged as a series for WGN. This year Jeff, who struggled during his globe-trotting adventures with Jordan on TAR, will rely on web viewers to help him make decisions as well as the people he meets as he travels. With no money and no travel plans, it will be up to the people he meets along the way to help him get from place to place. A special Facebook page has already been set up for viewers to join, follow Jeff's adventures, and help him along the way. But the CBS website will be "command central" to follow Jeff around the clock as he goes around the world. Viewers will be encouraged to offer advice, information, directions, and suggestions that will help shape the adventure by, perhaps, directing him to certain activities or putting him in contact with some local residents. Schroeder will be accompanied on his trek by Season 1 director/editor Zsolt Luka. CBS Announces Summer Start of Season 2 of the Web-Based Reality Series A clip of Schroeder announcing the show refers to it as "the original, online, interactive, live web series where you the audience are literally part of the show." The unscripted show will follow Jeff as he takes on the challenge of doing what Boylan did, but in half the time. He will leave from New York this summer and cameras will follow him throughout the trip. If his history in front of the camera is any guarantee, what Jeff lacks in basic skills and book smarts, he more than makes up for in affability and wit. Jeff is known for some amusing one liners during each of his prior reality TV show appearances. Early in TAR, when his partner Jordan remarked about her unfamiliarity with one of the countries, he remarked, "Haven't you ever watched Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego?" When they had a somewhat "dumb" moment, he retorted, "We should never reproduce." Earlier, on BB 11, when science researcher Michelle discussed some of her work at Caltech, Jeff deadpanned, "and I was impressed when I made a Lego castle. With directions." And, trying to figure out the reason some of his female house-mates worshipped Jessie the body builder, he wondered aloud, "I have to be missing something, like prior to coming here he saved a bus-load of children." Jeff will certainly be entertaining and perhaps that will help him get help from the locals and pull in enough viewers to guide his travels. It will be a busy summer with Big Brother 12 starting and its 24 hour feeds pulling in much of the reality show audience. But CBS is banking on Jeff's personality and good humor to make the second season of Around the World For Free a hit.

'Big Brother,' 'Amazing Race' star Jeff Schroeder to travel 'Around the World for Free' Jason Cochran Jun 11th 2010 at 12:00PM CBS reality heartthrob Jeff Schroeder, who appeared on last summer's Big Brother 11 and the most recent season of The Amazing Race, will head up a new show by himself. This time, he'll travel the world over 100 days with not a penny in his pocket. In a true test of budget travel, he'll see the world with nothing more than a backpack and help from fans on the Web. The show, Around the World for Free, will be on CBS.com. How will it work? Schroeder leaves New York City in July, and every day, he and his field producer, Zsolt Luka, will travel and film. Luka will edit and publish webisodes for CBS.com as they go. Both of them will leave without cash, relying instead on the help of the strangers they meet and the itinerary planning of their fans. Schroeder isn't without those: The affable, toothsome Chicagoan was one of the most popular contestants on both his previous programs. He didn't win either, but the girlfriend he met on Big Brother, Jordan Lloyd, won the $500,000 jackpot, and the couple went on to play The Amazing Race together. Schroeder's two-time reality show failure has turned into a big personal win: travel the planet for free, and host a show about how he did it. It's the second series for the optimistic travel program. Last year, an Amazing Race winner, Alex Boylan, was on its first season, hitting four continents, 16 countries, and covering more than 45,000 miles. That series, which spanned 129 webisodes over 159 days, was compiled into 11 one-hour episodes that aired on WGN America, and CBS liked it so much, it acquired the rights to the show for its own site. A Web-directed travel show isn't a new idea. Travel Channel's excellent 5 Takes took on the same challenge, with a crucial difference: They had a little money. Still, like Schroeder will, the young people hosting that series often found free or cheap things to do thanks to the kindness of viewers. In one episode, a viewer arranged for the hosts to have dinner with his family in Singapore. In others, people shared their favorite hangouts on the channel's message boards. Ironically, the fact their activities were cheap and free made the show more about the cultural and personal connections they made as they went. It was heartwarming, and more than a little jealous-making. Having traveled around the world for nearly nothing myself, I know the joys that Schroeder is in for. It often astonishes and humbles Americans, who are so used to zealously guarding what they own, to learn how generous people can be to strangers who wander into their land, speaking a foreign tongue. Traveling around the world without spending cash may not be easy, and it won't always be comfortable, but the rewards go far beyond the pleasures of mere tourism. Experiencing the generosity and open-heartedness of total strangers can be the thing that actually changes your life.

Jordan's Tweetfest 7/15 Thursday okay guys, gotta run.... thanks for the chat.... stay guccie @BBJordanLloyd you and Jeff are both a breathe of fresh air in the world of reality TV. Thanks for just being you! @knouase aww thanks! @bbjordanlloyd... What do you think of Zsolt? Do you think he will help keep Jeff safe? @ndd123 I love him. He is the sweetest guy. I know he will keep jeff safe @BBJordanLloyd U would think Enzo would pick a tougher name than meow meow. I wouldn't be able to keep a straight face talking 2 him @McCoy17 ahahahaahaha @BBJordanLloyd The spelling competition wasn't the same this year without technotronics! @RockTheTazba Jeff says "you know it sister" LOL @bbjordanlloyd jordan jerseyy shore season 2 starts in exactly 2 weeks !!!! @KendallCav i cant wait! @BBJordanLloyd They are disgusting! BTW they talk shit about you nonstop. @frowninghour what do they say???? we have not seen any live feeds yet??? why they throwing stones,they don't even know us??? yo-yo's Jeffs favorite quote this year on BB12 is when Enzo says "and me....im meow meow" hahahahahha @BBJordanLloyd So far...is there anyone from this house that you would have loved to have in your house last season? @senoritasarrita ENZO..some of the stuff he says is funny @BBJordanLloyd B/R might be real...but it's disgusting! Seriously....I can't even watch them *BARF* @mommy2twins05 BARF HAHA thats funny @Fedfan1414 I never thought @BBJordanLloyd and @jeffschroeder23were a "showmance" either! It was a true friendship that blossomed! @maryotin i agree! @BBJordanLloyd Is it strange watching BB from outside the house? @HopeOR yesssss @BBJordanLloyd Hey Jordan! You've definitely grown up from that girl I had in Geometry class years ago! I'm so proud of You! @mollyhfisher Thank you Ms. Fisher! @BBJordanLloyd I hope u 2 r having a BLAST w/ each other!?! Just wanted to give a HUGE HI from CT state! Keep It Real=) Luv ya both!!!!!!!! @keeponlivin26 HEY!THANKS! Its still to early in the show to judge B/R. As the show goes on everyone will see if its real or not @BBJordanLloyd if you and jeff were stranded on an island and given any 3 things- what would you want those 3 things to be!?! hahah:) @CaitlinDanger jeff said chapstick, fishing pole, and three more wishes @BBJordanLloyd: U fit so comforatably with Jeff's family & friends, will U still keep in contact with them when Jeff is away? @McCoy17 yes of course @BBJordanLloyd Are you ready for the trip to start? @nanna47 jordan wants it to start so it can be over and she can see jeff..Jeffs soo excited to start @bbjordanlloyd Hey Jordan Hope all is well went ahead made you and jeff this hope you like.http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u177/rkosdivax/GFX/jordanjeffnew.png @rkosxdestiny thank you! that was nice @BBJordanLloyd Tell Jeff, Shannan from Texas has a question! What if he has 2 bungie jump on #ATWFF? How will he handle his fear of hieghts? @Savannahsmum1 he said hes going to have to jump @BBJordanLloyd I'm a tutor for Anatomy @ my school nxt year so if u need any help just ask Good luck to u & Jeff with everything! @breannamf good i'll remember that @BBJordanLloyd what is your fav thing about Chicago? @StellaChels the food and shopping @BBJordanLloyd How did doing the Amazing Race affect your relationship? Love you guys by the way! @KellyEmerald it was rough but made us stronger @bbjordanlloyd How is Maggie? @golfgirly12 I LOVE HER..SHES GREAT! @bbjordanlloyd racheal just said they are way better then jeff and jordan that girl is crazy j &j are the best @suzy311k I didnt know there was a contest..haha @BBJordanLloyd @jeffschroeder23 any plans on coming back to the#BigBrother house this season? Finale night ? (: @reevesmiranda Hope so..i might since I won but jeff probably wont b/c he lost..haha j/k @BBJordanLloyd Gahhhh!!! I LOVE you guys! What is Jeff's best quality? @BrandonDimmick his sense of humor @BBJordanLloyd did u watch tonights episode...where you surprised that Annie was the sab? @senoritasarrita we watched tonite..Jeff called it that she was the sab. @BBJordanLloyd do you think you and jeff will be coming to new york in august? my best friend& i are huuuuge fans! @rebbieee I got school and Jeffs leaving for his show so probably not @BBJordanLloyd favorite place you've traveled so far? @AlyssaNoDuh i like Germany @BBJordanLloyd What's the name of Jeff's new puppy from the day in the life" video @Hellataz Jeffs parents dog mitsy @BBJordanLloyd what did you spend the winning money on ? = ) @ShylaWeikum A house! @BBJordanLloyd No question just want to say hi to you both! @skylarleesixx HEY!!! @BBJordanLloyd Where are you two headed? How long have you been dating for now?? @joey2585 downtown w/ jeffs friends..about a year now @BBJordanLloyd Don't have a question just a well wish for u 2! Be Happy, and always smile with 1 another! I wish u 2 nothing but the best! @twinky411cd Thanks twinky Yes were watching BB12..no favorite houseguests yet. still getting to know them. No we dont think B/R are trying to be like us @BBJordanLloyd and tell jeff he can stay at my house when he starts ATWFF. no charge. @DaraV730 Jeff said he appreaches! haha @BBJordanLloyd are you watching#bb12, who's your favorite housemate @lilblond3barbi3 YES were watching. We dont have a favorite yet but Enzo makes us laugh @jeffschroeder23 @BBJordanLloydPLEASE tell me you are both hosting a comp before Jeff leaves...u need to put B/R in their place!!! @senoritasarrita I dont think were hosting anything..but would be cool if one of us did! BBJordanLloyd Hey everyone! im with Jeff we got a few minutes before we leave...let the questions begin..haha

alright guys, gotta get things started, going over by mimmo's, so get on him to have a drink ready when i get there!!! Really? That's kind of a dick thing to say!! :-/ RT @MandeeMe@PhilipAlanPhoto: @jeffschroeder23the headshots you have right now SUCK! @Jeremy_Arnold haha thanks jeremy,@Jeremy_Arnold phil's a good guy, he's just messing around @JEFFSCHROEDER23 HEY JEFF NEW TO TWITTER JUST WANTED TO SAY HI.. @LMC0312 hi @JeffSchroeder23: From an old Chicago girl, "Bears Next Year!" Looking forward to TAR. Love you and Jordan. @maxnsam gotta watch one week from today..... @jeffschroeder23 Have a great time next weekend @jodriver58 thank you @JeffSchroeder23: From an old Chicago girl, "Bears Next Year!" Looking forward to TAR. Love you and Jordan. @maxnsam yes and yes @jeffschroeder23 thank you. i can now go about my day. Do you recognize my profile pic? lol @speedy0103 it that my ass???? haha hey whatever works for ya, appressh, that's funny @jeffschroeder23 my last attempt. what's a cougar gotta do around here to get a shoutout??? @pmschronicles you just did it..... word up @jeffschroeder23 Have a fun Sunday. Are you a baseball fan too? Not too much longer until that starts up! @alejules i love football, baseball so so @JEFFSCHROEDER23 HEY JEFF LOVED YOU AND JORDAN ON BB CAN'T WAIT TO SEE YOU GUYS ON TAR @LMC0312 we are excited too thanks @jeffschroeder23 will you be enjoying some Jordainere and Roast Beef Pizza tonight? I gotta try that. Sounds so good. @Marygracie your reading my mind sista!!!! haha @jeffschroeder23 have fun tonight watching the game, and the commercials. I too am pulling for da saints. Do y'all do squares? @leeann1l too many squares!!! haha, i got good vibes for this year though!!! @jeffschroeder23 gonna get that surprise visit in to see jordo before vegas? @JCavi8 i wish, gotta work, but counting down the days... @jeffschroeder23-June 5th is the best day ever!!! Its hubbys and my 30 th anniv. this year!!!!!!!! @lucindagay09 oh ya, that's awesome we can all celebrate together...haha @jeffschroeder23 Glad you're back on here. We've missed hearing from you. Have fun at your Super Bowl party! @tishcawley thank you @jeffschroeder23 the headshots you have right now SUCK! Call me when you're in L.A. @PhilipAlanPhoto haha phil phil phil, gonna be out at the end of the month gotta get together bro @jeffschroeder23 Can't wait to watch you and Jordan working together as a team on tar. I hope you guys kicked ass!!!!!!!! @varneys04 were excited too @jeffschroeder23: im terrified of heights. i wouldn't be able to do that even if the million was guaranteed. @glorytorres gotta watch and see?????? @jeffschroeder23 If you could be anywhere at this moment where would you go and who would you be with @BBfan50 in Jamaica with jordan my friends and family @jeffschroeder23 If I discuss my newfound adoration for the Jets will you respond to me? LOL @pmschronicles they were tough this year, respect!! @jeffschroeder23 Jeff you looked fine in your St. Louis picture btw.. Do you have a lot of meet/greet appearances in your future? @ndd123 i hope so??? will see how things play out, i wasn't on the jersey shore ya know haha @jeffschroeder23 Did Jordan surprise you with how she was able to do the physical tasks on TAR? @heyhay28 i was very proud of her @jeffschroeder23 hey jeff u haven't tweeted in a while did u 4get about us ha ha enjoy the game 2day hope your with jordan luv u both!! @Dianne613 next weekend will be together were both very exicited @jeffschroeder23 Thanks for being so sweet to your fans!! You are a very sweet and humble man!!!Stay true to yourself!! @akitamocha thank you thank you @jeffschroeder23 as much as the teams, dont u root for the commercials? LOL&I also multi task&watch puppybowl clips on animal planet 2 cute @Jeep_ers i don't know if im gonna watch the puppybowl haha @jeffschroeder23 Did you see that Marz and Caillat won a grammy for Lucky for best collaboration? Reminds me and Jordan everytime I hear it. @kaysis1 i just got his new cd, beautiful mess live on earth, its AWESOME!!!!! @jeffschroeder23-No doulbt!!! Destiny @lucindagay09 i love it @jeffschroeder23 missed your tweets. How have you been buddy? Go Saints. I pull for the underdog always. @Marygracie things are good, thanks @jeffschroeder23 we loved when u were putting Lydia in her place. It was hot beyond words. We are weird like that:) @pmschronicles haha i lost it a little bit, but funny hold on, talking to mimmo, working out details for today..... @jeffschroeder23 Do you know if the Star Bar event has been R/S yet and are you going to still host it when it is? @MelissaB71 ummm not sure just yet but i'll let you know when i know @jeffschroeder23 You should look into getting a Little Red Riding Hood outfit. She'd look really cute in that!!! @kaysis1 i agree, tweet her that haha @jeffschroeder23 someone told me that I had to unlock my tweets for u to see them. Did u know that American women love AngryJeff? @pmschronicles Really??? well i have a short fuse so i guess it's a good combonassh @jeffschroeder23 How long will you and Jordan get to play in Vegas? Do you have plans while you are there? @MelissaPenglis just a long weekend, but our plans are to be together as much as possible!!! @jeffschroeder23 did you know you and Jordan are in the newest issue of Nat'l Inquirer (for TAR)? Thats when you know you've made it! lol @Sarahnator83 i didn't know that? i'll check it out, thanks.. and i don't know if that's making it hahah @jeffschroeder23 Just want you to know what a stand up guy you are. thanks for tweetiing. Apreesh. @speedy0103 thank you, right back at ya @jeffschroeder23 go saints, i gotta go for a team who has never won a super bowl before. @teach1122 me too, gotta love the underdog.... @jeffschroeder23 lol good sportsmanship Jeff!! Peyton is pretty damn awesome. @MandeeMe and he cracks me up on SNL!!!! haha @jeffschroeder23 Go Saints, I have to go with the team who has the prettier uniform! @twinky411cd hey twinky, i know some people who pick there horses like that at the track and they win haha so you never know?? @jeffschroeder23 What are your plans for this Superbowl Sunday? Big party with the buddies? I'm cheering for the Saints over here too @heyhay28 just going to my buddies restaurant, sorry about your vikes, there's always next year for both of us haha @jeffschroeder23 is there really that much bickering in TAR?lol Eh, I'm just happy to see you guys on TV my fave: http://tinyurl.com/yg33ska @glorytorres its a different game, you'll see, hope we make you proud.... @jeffschroeder23 I barely need a calendar anymore! Jeff Tweetfest means it must be a Sunday. @jessicajules not just any sunday, SUPERBOWL SUNDAY!!!!! @jeffschroeder23 OOPS...I see you are rooting for the Saints!! YEAH!! Have a fun Super Bowl day!! @MoeAnn221 if you really wanna know i don't care who wins just want my numbers to come it hahaha @jeffschroeder23-Jeff you the best!!! Tell Jordan we love her also!! Heres to wishing all your dreams come true @lucindagay09 thank you thank you, i'll her. shooting for the stars!!!! @jeffschroeder23 I'm not a Saints fan but I'm also rooting for them. Peyton Manning has a ring already. It's Drew Brees turn now! @glorytorres im with you, except not about the part with drew brees haha RT: @savannahsmum: @jeffschroeder23 #GoSaints!!!!! Happy Superbowl Sunday, Jeff!!! @Refil3d have fun today, exciting when your teams in the big game!!! @jeffschroeder23 Ok, huge important question!! Colts or Saints? (please say Saints!) @MoeAnn221 pulling for the saints.... who dat!! @jeffschroeder23 I want the Saints, I like the color of the uniforms and the music!! haha @traceandtob no worries, have some jambalaya and enjoy the game haha @jeffschroeder23 Have you seen the article in Entertainment Weekly? Really cute picture... @ndd123 yes we saw it, i like that picture, it's different, cute, ya know..... @jeffschroeder23 booo hisssss go colts! Heehee ♥ you still thoe lol @MandeeMe you guys just won a superbowl, against my bears too!!!!!! but can't take anything away from Peyton he is one of the greatest!!! @jeffschroeder23 Hey Jeff!!!! Can't wait to Jordan and you on TAR, I'm excited to see the bickering that we fans have grown to love! @LovinakaAmy well i think you'll be happy then! haha, we are really looking forward to it too... @jeffschroeder23 I mean FAVE lol @GoShorty8 thank you, and don't worry about the spelling, im the worst!!!! haha @jeffschroeder23: Jeff! Hey, how are you? You're rooting for the Saints, right? @glorytorres hey, yep pulling for the saints, its gonna be tough, but i think they can pull it off? just hoping for a good game! @jeffschroeder23 Have a fun day! Cannot wait for TAR!!! Loving all the promos so far!! @traceandtob thank you were looking forward to it too, maybe even a promo during the superbowl, would be awesome!!!!!! @jeffschroeder23 Have u thought of a V-day gift for Jordan yet. Not sure what to get my husband. I hate waiting til the last minute @MelissaB71 im going with a juicy couture outfit, that's what jordan likes, as for your husband? get yourself a naughty little outfit! haha @jeffschroeder23 #GoSaints!!!!! Happy Superbowl Sunday, Jeff!!! @savannahsmum im with ya, i'll be wearing my bears jersey, (wishful thinking) but i'll be pulling for your saints... @jeffschroeder23 Good news for your fans is that you and Jordan are the stars of TAR win or lose. Keep the positive press coming! @starrtwin thank you, we are both looking forward to as well, and even more excited about being together to watch it!! @jeffschroeder23 I excited for TAR next week to see you and Jordan in action again! I know you guys will be great! Have a great super Sunday @akitamocha thanks i appreech, we are very excited too.. @jeffschroeder23 Happy Superbowl Sunday! Hope you have a great day and I hope the Saints have a SUPER day! Go Saints!!! @MelissaPenglis very very very excited about all 3, see what i did there, 3 very's haha @jeffschroeder23 Happy Superbowl Sunday! Hope you have a great day and I hope the Saints have a SUPER day! Go Saints!!! @golfgirly12 i'm pulling for them, gonna be a tough battle for them but i think they can do it, who dat haha @jeffschroeder23 Hey Jeff...have you and Jordan already taped teh Amazing Race? Can't wait to see you guys on it! @brittmg3 yes, starts next week, Feb 14th, were looking forward to it as well @JeffSchroeder23 Are you ready for some football? @tploof67 you bet your ass!!!

Jordan's Tweetfest Wed 2/3 (Read from the botton up) finishing the notebook with miss Megan and getting ready for bed got a long day tomorrow!!! @BBJordanLloyd I like Tenley and Ali!! @Amanda0009 them to are my favorite i hope they make it in the final two @BBJordanLloyd Friends & I are getting 2gether 4 TAR &your interview on 14th. Sure you both are going 2 be great. Hope it was great for yall @deemj61 thank you! @BBJordanlloyd I thought of a question after all... What is ur favorite thing that Jeff cooks for you? Did u 2 go grocery shopping 2gther? @winder40 steaks and chicken..we do sometimes @BBJordanLloyd Who do you think Jake picks on the bachelor?? @Amanda0009 i want tenley to win @BBJordanLloyd What are you going to do during the Super Bowl? @ndd123 i dont know i dont even know whos playing..haha..but i will watch it on sunday prob. at a bar with miss megan @BBJordanLloyd it's been way to cold here in Charlotte, going to Puerto Rico tomorrow the escape the freeze. @knouase your very lucky @BBJordanLloyd Is jeff in the loop with regards to the suprise visit??? If he does show up id pay money to see you 2 watching dear john lol! @dloon20 if he came and suprised me on Friday i would make him go see dear john with me even if he didnt want to go @BBJordanLloyd Read the EW article. Loved you said you would rather Jeff eat bugs than you!!! Too funny. @positivepeg i know bugs are gross @BBJordanLloyd Do you and Jeff still Skype often? That has to help when you can't be with him!!! @maryotin yeah normally @BBJordanLloyd What is Jeff doing? No tweets from him in awhile. @Sheshebee3 hes out of town @BBJordanlloyd I was hoping 2 meet U & Jeff in Vegas but my plans didn't work out! Maybe u could come to Dallas? U have lots of Tx fans!! @winder40 texas seems nice i think i would like it @BBJordanLloyd-Love the scruffy look on Jeff @lucindagay09 ME TO!! i think its sexy! haha @BBJordanLloyd did u c this fm Laura? "..found out I was selectd by Maxim 2 B 1 of the models at the Maxim Superbowl party Sat nite n Miami" @PaulDReed yeah..im excited for her thats so good @BBJordanLloyd Hopefully you have more than the 1 bra you had on BB now. HaHa! Victorias Secret has had good sales. @deemj61 haha had to get rid of the other one @BBJordanLloyd thanks! I appresh u willing 2 answer questions 2 people u don't know, it shows your character.... stay true its so refreshing @leeann1l aww thank you @bbjordanlloyd I dont have a good question but maybe u could just tweet me back & say Hey! Love U & Jeff and can't wait for TAR to start! @winder40 hey! @BBJordanLloyd If you could go anywhere at this exact moment, where would you go & who would you want there with you? @OtherCarrie Greece..my family and jeff @BBJordanLloyd Jordan just wanted to say that u are so cute and i cant wait to see u on the amazing race! @ClassicFlow thank you! @BBJordanLLoyd are you going to be getting a surprise visit from Jeff? @BBfan50 I HOPE SO!! @BBJordanLloyd Jordan I bought a Chi and I love it $165. I have very curly hair and it makes it really straight!! Can't find Luminous here @MelissaPenglis chi's work great on curly hair...luminous is system professional made by wella you might could find it at a salon @MelissaPenglis they should be able to order it for you @BBJordanLloyd Are you excited Ellen is going to replace Paula on American idol? @lillyhearts yeah i LOVE ellen i think shes so funny @BBJordanLloyd Have you bought any Victoria's Secret Pink since youve been back? @savannahsmum yes i love the semi annual sale @BBJordanLloyd has it warmed up any there? Or is it still freezing? @traceandtob still freezing @BBJordanLloyd how'd you like the grammys?? i need to work out ive been lazy all winter @thisFriday they were ok i dont know why i didnt like it as much this year @BBJordanLloyd Now that you are back at the salon I bet you are catching up with all the gossip by reading, People, Us, etc.Love those mags @alejules haha yeah always reading that at work when im bored @BBJordanLloyd my stylist said she could get me one for 90, is that a good deal bor should I keep looking? @leeann1l yeah thats really good there normally $175...DONT buy a generic chi had one before and hated it pulled my hair @leeann1l and it didnt work at good but if your stylist can get you a real chi for 90 thats good @BBJordanLloyd are you going to see Dear John on Friday?? Cant wait to see it!!! @Amanda0009 YES CANT WAIT!! @BBJordanLloyd Is Vegas crazy? I've never been. Im sure you are just going to be glad to see Jeff. @deemj61 last time i went it was fun but not crazy @BBJordanLloyd Loved the new article in Entertainment Weekly about you and Jeff. Very cute! @tishcawley thank you! @BBJordanLloyd I bet you are getting super excited about seeing Jeff. Not too much longer! @tishcawley i know im counting down @BBJordanLloyd what movie? I'm watching 'united states of Tara' with my roomie @LoverOfChuck notebook @bbjordanlloyd, when will you do the @radrealityshow? @Jess_BBLove i think thats march 1st @BBJordanLloyd thanks! got my hair cut the other day & they used on it I was in awww. It takes me 4ever with mine and it only took 10 w/ chi @leeann1l yeah chi's are the best i straighten my moms hair almost every night and it works so good on her hair @BBJordanLloyd Enjoy your movie Jordan!!!! Be Happy! @twinky411cd thanks! @BBJordanLloyd Hope you're having a great week !!!!Enjoy your movie @MelissaB71 thanks! @BBJordanLloyd will u and jeff watch race together? @ranameyer yeah we will be in vegas together @BBJordanLloyd How are you doing this evening? Got any projects lined up? @botiejoe no projects comming up @BBJordanLloyd have you decided on your v-day gift to jeff yet? @JCavi8 not yet @BBJordanLloyd Did you do a bunch of crunches? You used to do alot of those on BB! @deemj61 some crunches we did alot of cardio @BBJordanLloyd hey my sister in law lives in Charlotte and I want to give her a spa day for her b'day, do you have any that are good there @katie11074 Ballentyne resort has a spa very nice, voci spa, massage envy, and modern spa @BBJordanLloyd have you been watching Celebrity Rehab this season? it's so good! @Sarahnator83 i have watched a little bit..i liked last season alot better @BBJordanLloyd hey jordan... where can I buy a chi... I am dying for one @leeann1l ulta, beauty brands, and some hair salons sell them to @BBJordanLloyd Are you excited for Amazing Race to start airing? What do you not want to see? @ranameyer i am excited went with miss Megan to workout and just finished watching american idol..then a movie

Big Brother 11 - Jordan Lloyd, Jeff Schroeder While many Amazing Race contestants wait months — sometimes years — to get selected for the globe-trotting reality series, Big Brother sweethearts Jeff Schroeder, 31, and Jordan Lloyd, 23, only had to wait days. "Just a couple days after Big Brother ended, production came up to us and asked if we were interested in doing Amazing Race," Jordan, who won Big Brother 11 last summer (Jeff won fan favorite), told TVGuide.com. "We didn't hesitate. We were like, 'Yeah, we'll do it!' I don't really travel that much, and I know that I probably would never go to another country by myself, so I knew it would be something fun to do." See what else we can expect from the couple this season, and what it will take for them to do another show. The Amazing Race 16 premieres Sunday at 8/7c. TVGuide.com: You started dating while you were on Big Brother. Were you worried about how the Race would affect your relationship? Jeff: Meeting right before it, I don't think it affected anything. It was kind of a spur-of-the-moment thing when they asked us. We just got off of Big Brother and that was a whole whirlwind, but it was definitely a good decision. TVGuide.com: Teams tend to fight a lot on the Race. Did you have that problem? Jeff: [Laughs] There was definitely a lot more bickering on the Race than there was on Big Brother, just because that it's a more stressful show. Big Brother — you're laying around in the yard all day by the pool. It gets stressful once or twice a week. On Amazing Race, you're stressed out the whole time, so obviously there's going to be more bickering and more arguing. But in the long run, it brought us closer together instead of tearing us apart. Jordan: You're going to see some bickering! Jeff throws some jabs here and there. There were times I wanted to shoot him so bad and times where he wanted to strangle me, but we got through it. TVGuide.com: Are you worried about how you might come across or be edited here? Jordan: I thought we acted exactly the same as we did on Big Brother. The only thing is we bickered more, but I don't think we'll look any different. Jeff: I think we'll look a little different. We'll look a little bit more normal. I think we came off almost too normal on Big Brother because we got along so well, so this will bring us back to reality. Every couple fights, so it makes us more normal in the end. TVGuide.com: Big Brother is a mental game, and Amazing Race is more physical. How did you approach it? Jeff: We approached it as just be ourselves, do our best, and hope for the best. Have no regrets, you know? I can't get into specifics, but certain tasks, I was very proud of Jordan. As much as we bicker, there were times I was extremely proud of Jordan and we really got along. I think the hardest thing for me was getting over me and Jordan working together in a stressful situation. I don't think any task was harder than that. Jordan: Yeah, we learned we can never do business together! TVGuide.com: Did the other contestants know who you were, and did they hold that against you? Jordan: I think, like, one or two knew who we were. I don't think anybody else did, or if they did, they didn't say anything until the Race started. Then they were like, "Oh, you were on Big Brother?" And we were like, "Yeah." Jeff: I think, early on, I don't know what it was because I can't speak for other people if they held a grudge or were jealous, but it seemed like other teams weren't working with us. However, maybe that was just in my head. I don't know what their thinking was, but I felt that way. As teams got to know us, I think they were more willing to work with us. I think, early on, it was tough for them to be friends with us. TVGuide.com: Are you still dating long-distance? Jordan: Yeah, we just got Skype, so it's easier to talk to each other. Jeff: I think this is the longest it's been that we haven't been together. We were with each other all the time, obviously through Big Brother and Amazing Race. Almost every other weekend, if not every weekend, we were together since we met on Big Brother. It kind of sucks, but it's kind of good right now because we're getting back to our old lives. Settle out from the shows and get back into the groove. Then we'll take it from there. TVGuide.com: What would you do with the $1 million? Jordan: Probably get a beach house. I love being at the beach. That's really it. I don't know. After Big Brother, I got to buy a townhouse, so I'd want a little vacation house too, because I'm only three hours from Myrtle Beach. Jeff: Strangely enough, I'd probably do a little more traveling myself. On the show, when you're racing, you don't get the chance to stop and really absorb the culture, so I'd definitely want to travel more. TVGuide.com: You've been on Big Brother, The Bold and the Beautiful and The Amazing Race. Are you taking over CBS shows? Jordan: [Laughs] No. I think this is the last reality show I want to do. Jeff: So if someone right now got on the phone and said, "Jeff and Jordan, you can have your own show on CBS," you'd say "Nah, probably not"? Jordan: Well, if it was me and you, I'd probably do it, but not something else. We're a package deal

Got to get to bed...goodnight everyone! @BBJordanLloyd Can u believe BB12 is coming soon?! I'm excited! Do you & Jeff ever look back a year ago & think wow?! haha great story!! @kayla_kristinee i cant believe it starts again in july its crazy..gone by fast @BBJordanLloyd Both of you were very gracious & all of us had a great time! @VickieHardy thank you! @BBJordanLloyd Hey Jordan! I hope Jake picks Tenley too, but I heard or read somewhere that he picks Vienna... @RachelLyn_H hey! i know i read he picks vienna to. hope its tenley @bbjordanlloyd Watching flashback of your last morning together and Jeff is playing cards. Is he still a card playing fanatic? @johngottijeff not really i dont like when he does around me cause i get bored @BBJordanLloyd hey girl! did you ever get any offers to model? @LoveMyChild i dont @BBJordanLloyd Yes, we all had fun meeting you & Jeff in Vegas! @VickieHardy thank you it was fun! @BBJordanLloyd Dana from Amazing Race had some nice things to say about you in an interview she did for some website I saw. She seems nice @JCavi8 love her @BBJordanLloyd Oh...by the way...the cowboys are my second fav...they live about an hour away from me... @senoritasarrita cowboys are great people! @BBJordanLloyd did you see that Dove makes deodorant for men now? Jeff must be happy! lol @Sarahnator83 no haha..i will have to tell jeff @BBJordanLloyd any favorites on idol so far? I like the guy that sang heaven & the girl that played the guitar & harmonica @breannamf dont have a favorite yet @BBJordanLloyd Why so quiet during the vegas chat? Nerves? @michmomto3 i was so tired @BBJordanLloyd make sure jeffro doesnt welch on the antigua trip, i know you 2 are busy, how nice would it be there right now. @dloon20 i wish i was somewhere warm right now @BBJordanLloyd Do u think Long Distance relationships R really hard? I broke up w/ a BF when I moved & sometimes I wish I took the chance @kayla_kristinee its hard but you have to make it work @BBJordanLloyd I love the line on TAR, "I'm not a runner I'm a walker" Loved it how you had Jeff carrying the packs. @knouase haha to funny @BBJordanLloyd ...oH! and my daughter Kate says THANK U for her video message- she was grinning ear to ear over that! @Singermomm tell her shes welcome @BBJordanLloyd Hey Jordan....who do you think will be the next bachlorette? @senoritasarrita ali @BBJordanLloyd Jordan,how is Jeff's swearing doing?Does he watch it more when he's around your mom? @Theresa721326 hes getting better at that..haha @BBJordanLloyd So great meeting u in Vegas- wish I could have talked more to you though- you and Jeff are SO nice. We all appresh! @Singermomm nice meeting you to. thanks! @BBJordanLloyd Hey Jordan!!!! Weather was better here today. Cool but sunny... How is your weather? @ndd123 its the same @bbjordanLloyd Are you thinking about going to Star Bar? You should go, would be alot of fun. @Sheshebee3 im not going this time...but maybe next time @BBJordanLloyd Did you watch #TheBachelorWomenTellALL? Wow Rozlyn is a piece of work, huh?! @savannahsmum yeah...i was in shock it was fun to watch @BBJordanLloyd Did you watch idol? What did you think about the results?? @Amanda0009 saw idol..the boys are better than the girls..they need to bring back some of the girls they cut Hey @BBJordanLloyd ? Did you hear about @BrooklynDDecker being in a movie with adam sandler and jennifer aniston!? Isnt that GREAT!? @Fedfan1414 thats so cool! im excited for her @BBJordanLloyd, Who do you think Jake will pick? Tenley or Vienna? @Jess_BBLove i want tenley to win but everyone says its vienna @BBJordanLloyd watched when u got ur hoh letter 2day & cried..love what jeff says in his DR about how that is exactly why he likes u so much @SammyNJ i cried again when i saw that @BBJordanLloyd Jordan LOVE the new hair! Don't change it! When will u get to spend some "alone" time with Jeff next? @singingmary thanks! @BBJordanLloyd BTW--I saw some pics from Vegas--Your hair looks GREAT !!! @MelissaB71 thanks not used to the bangs they bother me sometimes @BBJordanLloyd oh yea.. I've been wondering. Are you still doing The Baub Show on Monday? I hope so!!! @thebaubshow @loverofchuck yes @BBJordanLloyd are u & jeff gonna be together again anytime soon? in the baub show? @secri11 next month prob. @BBJordanLloyd YAY! you're back to answer your fans on Twitter! We missed you! by the way, you doing the tightrope on the race was AWESOME!! @loverofchuck thank you it was fun @BBJordanLloyd I love the movies that tell you what happens to the real life people after the movie ends. @MyLadyKat yeah those are the best @BBJordanLloyd Is Laura engaged now? Good for her if so. @JCavi8 yeah she is! @BBJordanLloyd hi jordan!i may not be from the US but i was able to see the whole BB11 run later on.i luvd you there!stay grounded & pretty @secri11 aww thanks! @BBJordanLloyd u watching the ice skating tonight?! so sad what happened to the skater from canada...can't imagine anything like that : ( @SammyNJ not watching the ice skating but that is sooooo sad what happened to that girl i felt really bad for her @BBJordanLloyd haha! Love those movies! Enjoy! @twinky411cd thanks! @BBJordanLloyd Im watching you tell Jeff about the fork in your mouth injury on Flashback. @deemj61 haha omg @BBJordanLloyd husband has me watching "Kitchen Nightmares" would prefer a lifetime movie @MelissaB71 i agree! @BBJordanLloyd Jordan-I love watching those movies, too.But I always cry and then have to go to work the next morning with swollen eyes haha @maryotin haha i know i cry sometimes cause i get so into the movie @BBJordanLloyd You remember watching the wonder years right?! The lead guy was kevin arnold @rkosxdestiny i know! and his younger brother is from boy meets world who played corey @bbjordanlloyd - are you excited about the baub show monday? @chandabs yeah hes always fun to talk to @BBJordanLloyd-loved u guys in vegas did u love it there? I bet itwas agreat v-day with jeff!! we miss u guys @lucindagay09 yeah vegas was fun..it was a mess trying to get back home with my flight but other than that good @BBJordanLloyd True movie thursdays are amazing what did you think of the last movie?! i loved it @rkosxdestiny last movie was good i have seen it like 5 times before i just like watching it @BBJordanLloyd Which movie are you watching, Jordan? @Patti4319 was watching no one would tell and now a new one just started @BBJordanLloyd Forest Gump is one of my favorites:) Did you ever get to see Dear John?? I read the book so I won't ruin it if you didn't! @lovemy4boysrtsj hey! I havent seen dear john yet but im going to watching true movie thursday on lifetime..i get so into these movies

Jeff & Jordan: Up next, our own reality show! February 12, 2010 ι Jarett Wieselman CBS doesn't typically allow cross-pollution between their reality shows -- you'll never see "Survivor's" Russell on "Undercover Boss." But every now and then, the network sees something special in a duo (like Rob & Amber) brought together by fate (or the CBS casting department) and gives them another chance to go for the gold. Such is the case with Jeff Schroeder and Jordan Lloyd. This Sunday the "Big Brother XI" sweethearts will trade their slop passes for passports when "The Amazing Race" waves its green flag on another exciting season. And since I was straight up obsessed with these two for the last half of 2009, I had a million questions. Are you still together? Why come back to reality TV? Did Jeff ever take Jordan on that Hawaiian vacation he won on "BB"? Turns out, I'm not the only one. PopWrap: Catch us up on what you've been doing since "Big Brother" ended. Jeff Schroeder: Everything's good with me and Jordan. We've seen each other a lot since "Big Brother" and doing this show let us be together more since we both still live in different cities. So right now we're just taking it day by day. PW: How does it work with being so far apart? Jeff: She likes to Skype, so we do that all the time. PW: So when I asked my readers what they wanted to know about you two, the overwhelming question was, did they go on the Hawaii trip together. So, did you? Jeff: Man, everyone loves that question! We didn't go to Hawaii -- but we're planning a trip to Antigua, which I think trumps Hawaii anyway. We're gonna stay in a tiki hut. PW: Is that the number one question you're asked by fans? Jordan Lloyd: People love that question. Jeff: Also, "are you guys still together?" But they'll ask it when I'm standing right next it her, so that's a weird one. Jordan: People also ask if there will be a Jeff and Jordan show. PW: Will there be one? Jeff: I don't have the answer to that ... but we are still together and didn't go to Hawaii [laughs]. PW: What made you sign up for another reality show? Jordan: I wanted to do "The Amazing Race" because I've never traveled and knew I wouldn't just up and go to another country by myself. I knew it would be the experience of a lifetime and I'm so glad I got to do it with Jeff. Jeff: My passion is traveling, so it was a no-brainer for me when I was approached to go around the world with Jordan. PW: Have you guys gone back and watched "BB?" Jeff: I haven't. But Jordan has. Jordan: I haven't watched everything, I've seen a lot. But it made me mad. I couldn't believe I was so naive about certain people. Especially when they showed what people were saying in the diary room. It was like, "oooh, that's what they were saying about me!" PW: I ask because they certainly showed both of you having a lot of blonde moments, so do you think other racers underestimated you because of that? Jeff: I don't know how many other teams even knew who we were at the start. Some also might not want to have admitted they did. But eventually our personalities came out and the teams became more receptive to working with us and being our friends. PW: Was that a strategy, working with other teams? Jordan: We were open to working with other teams if they were willing to work with us. In the beginning we felt very shut out by the other teams. Jeff: I don't know if we put out a bad vibe or they were jealous, but ... Jordan: It didn't feel like they wanted to work with us. So we just decided to work on our own and not worry about them. Jeff: It was the same way in the "BB" house, we depended on each other and didn't need anyone else. We were used to people not wanting to work with us after "BB," but we would have liked a little help along the way. PW: When you guys were on the starting line, did any of the teams intimidate you? Jordan: Mike and Lou are big guys! Jeff: They look intimidating, but you can't focus on that. You never know what's coming and size could be their downfall. I get into a weird mentality where I'm really worry about myself since I'm my biggest obstacle in a lot of cases. PW: Was there one country you were hoping to visit on this "Race"? Jeff: I've always wanted to go to Australia. Jordan: I'd say Scotland. Jeff: Man, she just pulled that one out of nowhere! Jordan: [laughs] I didn't really care, I just wanted to go somewhere different. PW: Compare the two shows: which is harder? Jordan: They're hard in such different ways. Jeff: "Big Brother" is like running a long race, "Amazing Race" is like doing a lot of super stressful sprints. Jordan: I'd say working together on the race was harder for me. Jeff gets so mad at me sometimes. PW: So do you think this is your last reality show, or might you pop up on "Survivor"? Jeff: I'd like to make a guest appearance on "Man vs. wild." I love that guy! Jordan: I wouldn't do any other shows ... unless it was a Jeff & Jordan show! It probably won't happen though. Jeff: Anything is possible! "The Amazing Race" premieres Sunday at 8pm on CBS

alright guys, thanks for all the support, gotta eat and get ready to watch the Amazing race..... thanks everybody, & keep it real..... @jeffschroeder23 team jeff and jordan, i love you guyss you were amazing in big brother, only reason why i watched this season @steephrossi thank you thank you @jeffschroeder23 will u and Jordan watch the show together via skype? that would be so fun @VLMMILLER its a thought??? maybe we will @hiiyh 20 websites analysing Jordans tweet and no one is going to ask @jeffschroeder23 if Mookie has a sis in NC @1C2J my mookie and jordan's mookie are two different people, bty my mookie is a guy and jordan's is a girl... @jeffschroeder23 Jeff this was my fav part of the episode last week. It made me LOL I rewinded it like 100 times http://bit.ly/cVpblt @Amanda0009 thats toooooooo funny OMG how it replays over and over hahahah i was excited!!!! @jeffschroeder23 Has "Are you going to hawaii"?" been replaced with "what video games do you play on the pot?" yet? @Hellataz hahaha bejeweled @jeffschroeder23 Im a big fan of the both of you! Im soo Happy you and Jordan are still going! @mylittlegirl444 thank you @jeffschroeder23 So, after all was said and done....how much did you lose/win in Vegas? @JCavi8 hahaha what happens in Vegas????? @jeffschroeder23 You and Jordan are the best to your fans, we appreciate it! @traceandtob we appreciate you guys more @jeffschroeder23-will u and jordan be skyping tonight? @lucindagay09 of course @jeffschroeder23 in the Nat'l Enquirer two weeks in a row. That's impressive!! haha @Sarahnator83 saw this weeks not last weeks hahaha where did they get that from????? jordan was cracking up... @jeffschroeder23 are you gonna watch future seasons of big brother?? @wallyimus yes probably will now @jeffschroeder23 been laughing at ur bud @mook_e, it's like he plays whack-a-mole w buttheads who tweet mean stuff - like whack-a-hater :-) @Jeep_ers he's my twitter body guard haha, he loves talking shit so its perfect for him... he's got some good ones too.. @jeffschroeder23 A shout out to the Twitches would be awesome! and yes we'll be watching tonight! TAR takes precedence over the Olympics. @MyLadyKat here ya go, to all the twitches haha see what mookie started!!!! @jeffschroeder23 Do you like Jordan's new haircut? I love her bangs. @lillyhearts ya i love it!!! i told her a 100x, i think she is getting used to it now, but yes love it @jeffschroeder23 team jeff and jordan, i love you guyss you were amazing in big brother, only reason why i watched this season @steephrossi thank you very much @jeffschroeder23 Hey my sister and I are going to the star bar, we will get to say "hi" to you since it's not really a meet and greet @MelissaB71 looking forward to it!!! @jeffschroeder23 So Excited to see You and Jordan on TAR tonight! http://i66.servimg.com/u/f66/11/16/96/40/go_tea10.jpg @Hellataz great pic hahaha @jeffschroeder23 @bbjordanlloyd You see this video of you & Jordan on The Soup this week!? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZZePjdOnZI @ranam19 yes was talking to jordan when it came on hahaha, its all in good fun the rip on everybody on that show, its funny!! @jeffschroeder23 Back from Vegas!!Broke but happy to have met you andJ. Wish I hadn't been so nervous. Good Luck Tonight @johngottijeff haha i lost too, nice to meet you as well, and thank you @jeffschroeder23 since ur the King of Positivity, DEF don't let any negativity bring u down<3 .Some ppl have so much hate coming from w/in @SammyNJ no worries, can't make everybody happy all of the time, gotta take the good with the bad... @jeffschroeder23 Hope you guys do well. Will have to DVR it. USA/Canada on MSNBC. @TheSteamer i know, that's some tough competition!!! thanks for the Tivo though @jeffschroeder23 please tell me u take off ur shirt and water a garden in 1 of the episodes. @ItsMeStac hahahahah @jeffschroeder23 yes! thanks for talking to me during live! it was marvelous! @Jess_BBLove my pleasure, thanks for all your support... @jeffschroeder23 We understand you and Jordan can't be together every Sunday. But will you at least get together with friends and watch it? @maryotin watching with my family tonight... @jeffschroeder23 ill be watching jeff I'm so excited! My son santino is in vegas this weekend I'm jealous !! @Dianne613 i bet he's having a blast!!! @jeffschroeder23 we can't wait!!!!!! @twinky411cd hey twinky @jeffschroeder23-good luck -Did u and jordan have a great in vegas it looked like u did love you guys @lucindagay09 had a blast!!! It's Vegas! also it was great just to be together... @jeffschroeder23 what time? 8pmEST @misscrazybanana yes i believe it is, starts at 7 in chicago so i think its 8 EST @jeffschroeder23 Check the twitter's profile.. New? Just a few tweets? Just a "drive by" twitter account, to stir up reactions & hate. @PaulDReed hey paul, nice talking to you last week in Vegas... also thanks for getting my twitter back haha Amazing race tonight on CBS.....

Big Brother’s Jeff and Jordan Take On The Amazing Race February 12, 2010 They capped off their inexplicable run on Big Brother with Jordan Lloyd emerging as the season 11 champ and Jeff Schroeder taking home the prize as America’s Favorite Player. But before the ink was even dry on their BB checks, America’s reality sweethearts signed on to compete in the 16th edition of CBS’s The Amazing Race, which starts Feb. 14. With 11 other teams, eight countries and five continents standing between them and the ultimate prize, the couple who hadn’t even had a chance to take a vacation together faced a whole new set of obstacles. Jeff, 31, and Jordan, 22, sat down with PEOPLE to talk about their new challenge. – Reagan Alexander Were you fans of the Amazing Race before signing on? Jordan: It’s kind of funny. I’ve been part of two reality shows and I had never watched either one before. I had to YouTube it, just like I did with Big Brother and figure out what everything meant, like ‘detour,’ ‘roadblock’, and all that other stuff. Jeff: I had watched it a couple of times, but I wasn’t a die-hard fan. Did your experience together on BB help you, or hurt you? Jeff: I think it helped us, and played to our strengths. I’m sure that brothers and sisters, or mothers and daughters had issues after a week of being together non-stop. What was a strain on other teams was a positive for us; we didn’t have to worry about being together all of the time, we were already use to it. Did traveling together put too much strain on you two, or do you think that it actually made you stronger? Jeff: It was definitely a strain… Jordan: (interrupting) I think it made us stronger! Jeff: (laughs) Let me finish. It was definitely a strain on the relationship, but it definitely made us stronger. The fact that we went through the hard times that we did is a testament to our relationship. This show really pushed us to the max, and it was tough, but we’re still a couple, we’re still here, and it show’s a lot that we’re still together. Do you think you two are lucky that you made it through this without going for each other’s throats? Jordan: (laughs) I think the main problem was that I was too laid back about things, because I’m not that competitive, and Jeff is so competitive. We didn’t really meet in the middle, so it went from one extreme to another. Jeff: I need to turn it down, and she needs to turn it up, (laughs) but there were moments when I did want to strangle her, and I’m sure there were times where she wanted to kill me. Was there ever a point where things got so hard that you two almost threw in the towel? Jeff: There was one point, but as much as we joke around about strangling each other, and argue, we were never, ever going to throw in the towel. We were never going to quit by any means. I don’t think it was ever an option for either one of us. Jordan: Yeah, but it was the only time though. It was the worst ever, and I was about to cry but I didn’t want to look like a baby. If you had a choose between slop for a month, and a Race food challenge, which would you take? Jordan: I’d eat slop. Before we went in, I told Jeff that I would do all the height challenges, because he’s kind of scared of heights, but that he had to eat all of the gross stuff. I can’t stand anything fishy, or oily, and I can’t eat a bug, and I know that Jeff will do it. Jeff: I would take care of eating weird stuff, but if there was something that had to be jumped off of,(laughs) it was going to be Jordan. You two went from being locked in a house for three months with a bunch of lunatics to traversing 5 continents and eight countries in a race against other cutthroat teams. Are you two just gluttons for punishment? Jeff: (laughs) No, but I look at it as an amazing story, how Jordan and I met, and how things have been working out between us. It’s definitely something to tell the grandkids type of story, and hopefully things keep working out the way they have, because as crazy as it’s been, it’s a serious relationship. I love the way things are and I wouldn’t trade it or change it for anything. Jordan, when Jeff says that it’s a story, ‘to tell the grandkids,’ what goes through your mind? Jordan: (laughs) That he’s being nice today, he’s being real sweet! Normally when I talk like that he’s like, ‘Jordan, take it easy!’

Jordan Lloyd thought her chance of winning Big Brother was a toss-up -- until she realized how much the jury members had soured on Natalie Martinez. As a result, the 22-year-old waitress from Matthews, NC wonBig Brother 11's $500,000 grand prize on by a 5 to 2 jury vote during Tuesday night's live finale broadcast of the CBS reality series. On Wednesday, Jordan talked to Reality TV World about why she felt the jury's vote would be a toss-up; if she thinks she would have been able to defeat third-place finisher Kevin Campbell if she had taken him to the Final 2; why she formed such a close alliance with Jeff Schroeder and how it helped her in the game; and what the current status of her relationship with him is. Reality TV World: Congratulations. Jordan: Thank you Reality TV World: So right up to your final statement to the jury you expressed a belief that it would be difficult for you to beat either Natalie or Kevin in the Final 2. Based on that, I take it you were surprised to win the grand prize? Jordan: Whenever [host Julie Chen]pulled my name out first and I had America's Vote, I was like, "Wow. Maybe I think I have a shot at beating her." I didn't think I had [Jessie Godderz'] vote. Well I kind of thought it when he walked up and said, "Jordan, hakuna matata." I was like, "Okay, is he saying no worries being sarcastic, or is he being smart? What is he doing?" I just didn't think I had his vote. I knew I didn't have Kevin's vote or [Russell Kairouz'vote]. So I knew it was a toss-up. I knew I would lose for sure over Kevin, but with Natalie it would be 50/50. At least I would have a shot at winning. Reality TV World: So when you said you didn't think you had a chance you were just kind of playing along? Jordan: I really didn't think I had a shot against Kevin. I thought with Natalie I might have a shot. But I did think I would come in second place because all of their friends were in the jury house. Reality TV World: Obviously Jessie's vote was a surprise to you, what about Lydia Tavera's vote? Jordan: When Natalie was talking to Lydia [during the finale] and I could see the faces Lydia was making, it was kind of not like a good face. So I just assumed that Lydia was voting for me because she said, when she was [casting her vote], "I always love a good blonde." I was like, "Alright, she voted for me." Reality TV World: But before that happened, did you have an opinion about which way you expected her to vote? Jordan: Um... It was a toss-up because I'm the one that put her on the block when I was HoH and got her out. Then her andNatalie acted like they were friends. But then her and Natalie would always say they hated each other. I just didn't know if she would vote for me to get revenge for me putting her up on the block or if she would vote for me. So it was kind of a toss-up. Reality TV World: Did you get to see Natalie's reaction when Julie revealed Jessie had voted for you instead of her? Jordan: No, I didn't see her facial reaction. Reality TV World: Okay, because they didn't seem to show her reaction on the show either, that's why I was asking -- they were focusing on yours instead. What went into your decision to take Natalie to the Final 2 instead of Kevin? Was it only based on the fact that you thought the jury might reward Kevin for being a strong competitor? Jordan: I really did. I thought that everybody didn't like Jeff because he used the Coup d'Etat on Jessie. So I figured that [Kevin] had Jessie's vote, he had Russell's vote, he had Lydia's vote. I knew Jeff and [Michele Noonan] would vote for me. Then I knew Kevin was so funny that I figured America would vote for him. So my gut kept telling me not to take him,so that's why I didn't. Reality TV World: So it wasn't that you expected the jury to be so hostile towards Natalie? Jordan: Yeah! I had no clue! I didn't even think they had turned on her. Reality TV World: Was it just a case of you felt you couldn't defeat Kevin versus [the two of you] having different feelings about [taking] Natalie? Jordan: When me and Kevin would talk, I would just tell him, "You can't take Natalie because she's got..." This is kind of like strategy. I kept telling him, "You can't take Natalie. She's got all friends in the jury house," and make him believe that. Because if I lost [the final HoH competition] I had to have my tracks covered. I wanted him to take me instead of her. When really ,he probably would have won against her. I think anybody now --thinking back on it -- would have won against Natalie because I can tell from the audience and the jury members that she wasn't very liked very much. Reality TV World: Did you believe Kevin when he was saying he was going to take you to the Final 2 if he won the final HoHcompetition? Jordan: Um... I was iffy about it. I wasn't really for sure. He told Jeff he wouldn't put him on the block and that he was safe if he won HoH, and he ended up sending Jeff home that week. So I didn't know if he was just telling me and feeding me a bunch of B.S. or if he was being for real. Reality TV World: Knowing what you know now, do you think you still would have won had you chosen to take Kevin? Jordan: I don't know. There could have been... Maybe not. I don't think so. I think Kevin would have won if me and him had gone up against each other. Reality TV World: What was going through your mind during the third round of the final HoH competition? Were you confident you'd be able to beat Kevin in the challenge? Jordan: In the final round of the HoH I wasn't confident at all. I was already assuming, "Alright, Kevin's going to win. He's going to beat me." Then when we did the tie breaker and I was one point away, I was just like, "Oh my gosh!" It was like the best feeling in the world. Reality TV World: How did you come so close by picking 50? Was it a complete guess? Jordan: Yeah! Fifty was a complete guess because I was like, "Well, I have no clue. But it's in the middle, so I'll just pick 50." Reality TV World: Had Natalie and Kevin made it to the Final 2, would you have followed through with your promise and voted for Natalieto win? Jordan: Yeah, if Kevin would have evicted me I probably would have voted for Natalie. Reality TV World: It might seem kind of obvious now, but did you really think Natalie was only 18? Jordan: I can honestly say I did. She always seemed so innocent. She never wore makeup and she wore bigger clothes so she looked like a little girl to me. I thought she acted younger than her age. She definitely tricked me for sure. Reality TV World: I don't know how much you've talked to the jury members [yet], but do you think that lie played a role in her losing? Jordan: No, I don't think her age played that big of a role. Jessie knew about it. No. I really don't think it really had anything to do with it. I think a lot of people just didn't like her. Reality TV World: What was your own opinion of Natalie? Jordan: In the beginning I hated her. I thought she was a brat. As me and her got to know each other better, I really started liking her. Reality TV World: You and Natalie spent a majority of the season on opposite ends of the house, however she compared you to one of her girlfriends back home after you beat her in the second round ofthe final HoH competition. Do you think she was being sincere or just trying to get on your good side? Jordan: I think it might have been a little bit of both. Of course she was trying to be on my good side because she needed me if I won. I think she was... I think it was probably a little bit of both. I'm kind ofconfused now because I found out all this stuff about how she lied about all this stuff. I didn't even think she did. So now I'm just so confused about her. I feel like I didn't even know her! Reality TV World: What was your take on Natalie's lie about her Pandora's Box decision? Do you think it would have been better for her had she just told the truth from the beginning? Jordan: I never understood that. I don't know why she felt like she had to lie. I thought that was kind of weird. But I guess if she felt like that was the right thing to do... I don't know why she had to lie about an engagement. I thought that was really weird. Reality TV World: Would you have made the same decision as Natalie about Pandora's Box? Jordan: I would have probably done it. I would have probably picked time to spend with a loved one, just because you haven't seen them in so long and just that item to get to talk to them,it might make you feel a little bit better and make your spirits feel better and you might have more confidence in the game. Reality TV World: You said part of your strategy heading into the house was to lay low and not trust anyone, however you seemed to build a very trusting relationship with Jeff. Did that surprise you? Jordan: Not at all. Whenever Jeff... He shared a room with us girls when we first all moved in the house. He was so nice and so funny and then the whole "technotronics" thing happened and I just... I don't know. I just saw something in him and I was like, "he's so nice. He's not like other guys and he's not like all the guys in this house." I respect him. I just knew he wasn't a bad person and he was someone I knew I would want to align myself with. Reality TV World: Do you think you still could have gotten so far if Jeff hadn't been there? Jordan: No. I think Jeff helped me through everything, even like talking me through emotional ways. he was always saying, "Stay positive. Don't get down." Even when I would be like,"We're always losing. We're always on the bottom." He'd always just be a good person to have around. I remember the second or third week, I was ready to go home because I couldn't handle any of the people because I thought they were all crazy. Reality TV World: Everything obviously still worked out for you, but given they turned around and booted Jeff the next week, do you regret deciding to betray your alliance with Russell and Michele and team up with Kevin and Natalie instead? Jordan: In a way there is regret. But Russell's such a strong competitor, I thought it was a good move to get Russell out just because he was coming after us anyways because he kept telling Michele that. Reality TV World: You actually seemed to be the one who was pushing Jeff that you guys needed to turn on Russell -- was that the case? Jordan: Yeah. I really wanted Russell out. I didn't want him in there at all. I never really cared for Russell. I thought he was a liar. He just wasn't someone who could be trusted and I wanted him out as soon as we could get him. Reality TV World: Any update on things with Jeff? Jordan: We've talked since the show. Things are still up in there, I don't even know what's going to happen. If nothing happens, then we'll just be good friends. But if something does happen then it will be great.

As the Nation goes, so goes....Big Brother? In a good, old-fashioned showdown of Good vs. Evil - Good prevails and Jordan Lloyd is crowned the winner of Big Brother 11. By jules11, September 17, 2009 People all across the Nation are hurting right now. The economy, recession, job loss, and Healthcare – if one thing isn’t affecting you, another one is. So it’s no wonder that Big Brother 11, CBS’ summer time guilty pleasure, had it’s best ratings so far. While there are avid fans of the show since it first aired, it gained quite a few new viewers. In times like these, people want to suspend reality, even if only for an hour a night. This season was no disappointment with villains, romance, lying, cheating, stealing and an all out Good vs. Evil ending that rivals any Hollywood script. Early on, Jordan Lloyd, a waitress from North Carolina, showed that sweet Southern charm. I think most were surprised when it continued throughout the game. I know I was. She was a breath of fresh air in a world of the cynical and jaded. While she may not have been the smartest one in the house, she didn’t pretend to be either. She knows her limitations and owns them. From the beginning, Jordan had everyone in the house pegged. She was on point. When the entire house was against Jeff, she was the only one who went to him. In her interviews, when asked about this, she said that it was because she knew Jeff was a nice guy. They had similar qualities and would rather hang out with him, even if it turned people against her, than be involved in the bitterness that was carrying on. Obviously, this was the foundation of Jeff’s allegiance to her and vise-versa. In a house full of schemers and liars, you never know whom you can trust, even in your own alliance. Jeff and Jordan had the most solid alliance in Big Brother history. They knew, without a shadow of a doubt, that they could trust and count on one another completely. In this game, that’s as good as gold. The house continued to be against Jeff, however they couldn’t send him packing because of the cliques. Instead Jessie, Ronnie, Natalie, Russell and Chima picked off his friends in the game one by one, their heads growing ever larger with each eviction. Big Brother proclaims, ”Expect the Unexpected” as their tagline, but doesn’t always live up to the hype. Occasionally, America is able to be a part of the show. After all, we are Big Brother, watching the house guests’ every move; we should be able to pull a few strings here and there. When the Coup D’etat was announced to us, Americans voted in droves to award the power to Jeff. The “good guys” were at the bottom with no ladder in sight. The power couldn’t have come at a better time for Jeff and Jordan. To the average viewer, Jessie, Chima, Natalie and Ronnie appeared to be merely power hungry. It seemed unfathomable that Jessie’s ego could get any larger than what he walked in with, but, shockingly, it did. For those of us with the live feeds, we saw just how much this power was going to their heads; they wrapped themselves in it like it was a warm blanket. When Russell decided to go against the group and get rid of Ronnie, they had a huge wake-up call, but still fought for him to stay. It was amusing to watch Natalie and Jessie stammer their pleas to Russell. Natalie really wanted Lydia to go and I think it had more to do with her jealousy over her relationship with Jessie than anything else. Chima fought for Ronnie as well, although she did it while basically laying on top of Russell. Ronnie ran around to everyone in the house, begging, all the while thinking he was so masterful. But, his secret was out – he was a rat. He thought he knew everything about the game and wasn’t even all that clever. How he thought he was a mastermind is beyond me. Perhaps he meant at Dungeons and Dragons? Natalie came up with a lie that involved Michele campaigning for Ronnie to somehow take the heat off him and place it on Michele as if she had some super secret alliance with Ronnie. Russell called a house meeting to get to the bottom of it and we were introduced to Michele’s response of “I don’t remember” – a phrase that would ultimately be her downfall. In the end, Russell stuck to his guns. America knew that Jeff had the power to change the nominations, but he chose not to since he was sure Ronnie would be leaving. Jessie, Chima and Natalie all voted for him to stay thinking that someone might just throw him a sympathy vote, which didn’t happen and he was sent packing as the last person evicted before the jury house. When Chima won the following HOH competition her first instructions to the house guests were that they better not go against her. Apparently, even her enemies. Her target was Russell and she made no bones about it, acting like a woman scorned. The previous week, she yelled and screamed at Russell and he yelled back. He didn’t like her advances and according to Chima, “Americans don’t like Middle Easterners” expanding to call him a “terrorist”. The edit on the regular broadcast version made it appear that she said he was “terrorizing the house” but those of us who watched it unfold live, know that is not what was said. In fact, the footage that was shown actually happened days later. I imagine after she had a talking to due to all the enraged fans’ emails and phone calls. I personally don’t much like being smacked in the face with racism when I tune in to a mindless reality show for entertainment. Jessie was the only one who knew he could be heading to the jury house because of the special power. Chima didn’t believe, for even a split second, that anyone would go against her commands. Jessie relayed to Natalie how important it was to be nice to Jeff and thus they began a crusade to befriend him and Jordan. Everywhere they went Jessie and Natalie were right behind. Jessie and Natalie thought they were genius and it was “working” while Jeff and Jordan found it irritating and weird. As Thursday night rolled around, millions gathered around their televisions for the outcome of the power we granted. We knew Jeff would use it. We knew he would do the right thing for himself and evict Jessie – he just had to, right? We let out a collective sigh when Jeff stood for his chance to turn the table on the power in the house. No one seemed more surprised than Jordan. Hell, Jessie expected it so much he wore a special shirt for the occasion, ripping off an over-layer when Jeff placed him on the block. Unveiling a tee with a picture of himself. Flexing. Shirtless. With a caption reading, “The man, the myth, the legend.” The legend of what? Tools? We didn’t get to witness the aftermath live as CBS and production took Chima’s threats of “I’ll ruin your live show” seriously. But, Chima was fuming. During the HOH competition that followed, comment after comment flew about just how mad she was. Thankfully, Michele pulled out the win and the power shift was on an upswing as Michele had aligned herself with Jeff and Jordan. It really couldn’t have worked out any better. Well, Chima, Natalie and Lydia obviously didn’t feel this way. They held some sort of weird funeral for Jessie - crying and toasting him as if he died. Chima was furious that Russell wasn’t gone and that her power had been usurped. Stating that “Russell is a terrorist and I’m the Twin Towers”. Yes, folks, came right out of her mouth. There was even that annoying giggle directly after. Chima’s self-destruction was upon us and I loved every minute of it. Her self-entitlement knows no bounds and she believed that she could behave in any manner she pleased. She went through Russell’s belongings, found his Rosary from the Vatican and hid it. Natalie joined in as well, pulling Jeff’s clothing from his drawers and dumping it on his bed. Chima continually disregarded production requests while Natalie, Lydia and even Kevin laughed about it, adding fuel to her fire. After repeated attempts to get her in line, the last straw for Big Brother was when she threw her microphone into the hot tub. Natalie and Lydia immediately ran to retrieve it, with Natalie proclaiming, “It slipped out of her hand.” Huh? Is Natalie aware they are being filmed by hundreds of cameras at all times? Someone explained the premise of the show to her, right? It slipped? I believe this gave the producers the ammunition they needed to remove Chima from the game, which they thankfully did. She thought she owned them; she could do anything she wanted, not follow the rules within the game. But, in the end, it was she who was owned with a simple line of, “No need to sit down.” I’m pretty sure DVRs all across America worked overtime rewinding that little bit over and over again - I know mine did. Lydia flipped out, got drunk and became a raving lunatic. Natalie seemed pleased with this behavior with that smirk of hers in full display at all times. Lydia suggested they put a red M&M in Michele’s drink since she is allergic to red food dye. Kevin suggested whispering in Michele’s ear directly before the competition about her brother’s recent death. Natalie wanted to replace their belongings with other things: sour cream in the tanning lotion, something in their contact solution – things that have nothing to do with the game at hand and more about physically and emotionally hurting the others on a personal level. In the end, Kevin and Natalie came up with a lie to tell Jeff they overheard a conversation Russell and Michele had regarding “splitting up the couple”. That they were going to try to get Jeff out before their Final Four deal was in play. Oh, how they were excited. Kevin laid it out to Jeff, giving Jeff food for thought. Jeff and Jordan confronted Michele about it and she gave her now standard response, “I don’t remember”, immediately casting doubt on herself. Later, she even furthered it by saying that Russell wanted Jeff out next week. This is the moment that Jordan began to go against her gut. She became confused and mistrusting of her own thoughts about people. Had Michele not been in Jordan’s ear already in regards to not trusting Russell and repeating and making up things he said negatively towards her, this wouldn’t have worked at all. Michele unknowingly laid the groundwork and the “Last Minute Lie” gained momentum. In the end, Jordan chose to evict Lydia keeping the numbers in their favor for the next week. Jeff won the next HOH and we were thrilled. The affable, genuine, funny and entertaining Jeff, finally truly had the power he needed. We cheered as a whole and then immediately cringed as one when Jeff made a deal with Natalie and Kevin. Well, okay, I screamed a little. But, Jeff doesn’t have the live feeds as we do, he can only go by what information he’s given, so he made his decision based on that. He took Russell out, which wasn’t such a terrible move, however he should have waited a week. With Russell gone and Kevin winning the following HOH competition, we were able to see the lengths he and Natalie would go to in their despicable behavior. I mean, Natalie cheated in pool and chess and that didn’t even have anything to do with the game of Big Brother. She lied and rationalized every one of them. She believed them. She bossed everyone around as if she owned the place. Jeff and Michele were placed on the block with Jeff, of course, as the target. Before the POV competition, Natalie and Kevin, once again, rummaged through Michele’s belongings, found her competition gloves, took them and stuffed them in Natalie’s bag. And loved every minute of it. What’s interesting about this is that Michele was asleep in the HOH room at the time. She wanted to talk to Kevin, but fell asleep and he ran out of the room as soon as he saw her. When she awoke, she saw the Rule Book and decided to read it. Directly underneath it was the famous calendar that Natalie and Kevin made from Play-Doh. Michele looked at it, moved a couple of things around and simply shrugged. In the meantime, Natalie and Kevin were back outside playing pool when Kevin thought about the calendar being up there and how Michele could find it. Natalie’s response? “That crazy bitch better not go through our stuff. Who would do something like that? I’ll cut a bitch.” Yes, Natalie goes through Michele’s drawers, find her gloves, steals them, then two minutes later says that she’ll “cut a bitch” for doing the exact same thing. Michele won the POV and removed herself from the block. Jeff and Jordan were crushed. They knew Jeff would be the one leaving and both of their heads were spinning. Jordan truly believed Jeff deserved to be there over her and Jeff felt the guilt of wanting to stay over his best friend in the house – a person he developed genuine feelings for. As Jordan cried and drank an entire bottle of wine and started on another, Natalie and Kevin came up with a new plan to hurt Michele for no apparent reason. Natalie wanted Jeff to pretend to like Michele romantically. It was apparent to all of us that she had a huge crush on Jeff, but seriously, who didn’t. The difference is that she fawned over him and followed him and Jordan everywhere they went at an uncomfortable pace. Natalie wanted Jeff to use Michele’s feeling for Jeff to get her to use the veto on him instead of herself. I almost threw up listening. Who behaves this way? They knew that Michele would never do it; they just wanted to really hurt her and Jeff in the process. Poor Jordan stepped into the lion’s den when they told her about it. She was wasted and vulnerable and Natalie and Kevin knew it. Jordan agreed that it was a great idea and when Jeff came out and Natalie told him about it, Jordan went right along with it. I don’t care what your feelings about Jeff were at this point, the moment he opened his mouth you knew the character of the man. He wouldn’t agree to do anything like that for a million dollars, much less $500K. He let them know that he wasn’t that guy and shut them down instantly. While Natalie kept trying, Kevin seemed to back away when he knew Jeff wasn’t going for it. When Jeff stormed into the house, Natalie continued to work on Jordan, with Kevin and finally Jordan saying it was a lost cause. Jeff was evicted to America’s dismay. He was the good guy! But, he lost, it hurts, he gone. While Jordan cried, Michele comforted her and assured her that she had her back. It would be her and Jordan against Natalie and Kevin until the end. Jordan let Michele know that Jeff told her to “stick with Michele” and that’s what she planned to do. But, she was heartbroken. Somewhere, during the two months they were there, Jordan fell for Jeff. I’m pretty sure the feelings are mutual. I don’t think she realized how much she really did like him until it was apparent that he would be leaving. I commend them on not putting their feelings on display for all of America. Of course, we are all clamoring to know what’s going to happen with their relationship in the future. But, honestly, that’s why I think the feelings are genuine. They are protecting them. What they have is special to them and is their life outside of the game – not for public consumption. Natalie went on to win the HOH in a tiebreaker. And apparently did so “without breaking her word”. I’m not exactly sure how that works though – Julie asked questions and they answered “Fact” or “Fiction”. In fact, no one except Julie even spoke. So, while Michele and Jordan gave each other pep talks, Natalie and Kevin cheated each other at chess and schemed of ways to pull pranks on the girls. The kitchen water-spray trick, Saran Wrap on the toilet seat, and oh yeah, bleach in Michele’s contact solution. Blindness always gets a laugh. The things Kevin and Natalie have said throughout the game are horrific. Natalie is no villain. A good villain has redeeming qualities. They have to make you see something else in them to be interested enough to want to watch them – to hope they change their behavior. Natalie is no villain; she’s just straight-up evil. She’s a pathological liar and from everything we witnessed 24/7, I believe she’s a sociopath – she’s a liar and believes those lies as truths, a thief, a cheater, is self-righteous, homophobic, believes she’s entitled to everything, including others’ belongings, thinks that everything is about her and for her and cannot control her behavior. I find nothing redeeming in Natalie. Natalie dressed as Flava Flav for her nomination ceremony and practiced her speech for hours. What wasn’t shown on the regular broadcast, was her repeatedly telling Michele that she wasn’t a good Christian. That Michele aligned with the devil and now she would face the consequences. She repeated what a good Christian she was and how Michele was now the devil. Confused? Believe me, I watched it live and still don’t understand. In the end, Michele went up with Kevin alongside as a feeble attempt to throw the girls off Kevin and Natalie’s alliance. Kevin won the POV, saving himself and Jordan went up in his place. As Kevin was the only vote, Michele was out - but not before one last awkward speech on Michele's part including devil horns. To no one’s surprise, it didn’t help her at all and Jordan was left - Cinderella vs. the two evil stepsisters. Well, I guess, stepbrother, but it doesn’t really have the same ring to it, does it? Going into the final HOH competition, we knew of Kevin and Natalie’s plan. Kevin was to win the first round of the competition, with Natalie winning the second round – she “guarantees she’ll win” as apparently, “Jordan is stupid and has nothing on her.” So, once again, a Nation of Jordan fans collectively held our breath as the log rolling competition began. She had this in the bag – we just knew it. Natalie was in trouble almost immediately. She twirled around and almost slipped off, only to save herself. She knew she was in trouble yet again, so her only tactic was to distract Jordan. It began with “I bet Michele’s loving being in the jury house with Jeff. Finally, all alone with him.” When she didn’t the reaction she was looking for, she began telling Jordan how cold she looked all the while blue and shaking. Most of us have seen the screen capture of Natalie’s hand only on the rope and not on her key as they were instructed. I truly believe she should have been disqualified for this. She cheated at pool and chess when there was no reason for it. She admitted to cheating during the OTEV competition. I imagine she cheated in anything she could. Why this behavior was allowed is beyond me and frankly beyond the game. Kevin was turned to the side, with his back completely facing Jordan when they were told to face to pool when Jordan asked if she could turn around. He bragged about watching the gears on the mechanism controlling the log and it was apparent just watching that that was what he was doing. And all the while, Jordan just continues to play the game on her own merit within the rules of the game. Just before the four-hour mark, she slipped and was out of the running for the first round of the three-part series. As soon as she walked inside, Natalie made Kevin confirm again that he would take her to the end no matter what and he obliged. She jumped off with Kevin winning the first round. I was crushed. I wanted so badly for Jordan to win and gain her self-confidence back. Leading up to the second round, Kevin and Natalie continually blew Jordan off as a competitor. Apparently, she didn’t matter – she was only “1/2 a competitor” anyway. Again, Natalie guaranteed she’d win. At the same time, everyone made deals with each other. It seemed like Kevin would take Jordan if he won, Jordan would take Natalie and Natalie would take Kevin. But who really knew with these three? When Thursday’s show rolled around, I was on the edge of my seat. Jordan repeatedly said she became nervous on the live shows and this was the one time she couldn’t give in to that - the difference is this time Jordan knew it as well. She knew she had to win this game to stay in the running to make it to the Finals. Natalie went first and was almost instantly thrown off when she accidentally got the wrong ball into the wrong hole. But, that’s a part of the game. You take it into account and move forward from there. She didn’t and even put another one in the wrong spot. The total she had right were five. Jordan was up next and we knew she had it. If she didn’t make the same mistake as Natalie, she would most certainly win. She started with a bang, but then accidentally got the wrong ball in. However, she realized where she had to go from there and it became her only mistake, making her correct answers: nine. The studio audience couldn’t contain their enthusiasm for Jordan – even though I imagine they were instructed otherwise. And we, at home, were cheering right along with them. I actually felt proud of her - a person I don’t even know. Good had triumphed and it was about time. Fans of Big Brother can agree that the next five days were filled with anxiety and impatience – I can only imagine what Kevin, Natalie and Jordan felt. Natalie continued on in her smug way, assuming that whomever won would take her with them in the Final Two. Kevin worried about Jordan taking him as she said she would and Jordan worried about Kevin doing the same. However, I think Jordan was less worried at this point. She seemed to know that it didn’t really matter what he said – she needed to win the final round for herself. Don’t get me wrong, of course she wanted Kevin to take her, but she knew it was in her hands to take herself. Almost 7-1/2 million households tuned in to see who would win Big Brother. Would it be Kevin, who floated and lied his way through the game to get to his position? Would it be Natalie who didn’t deserve a single penny as a reward for her behavior? Or would it be Jordan, the sweet and generous girl who made it to the end without lying and scheming at every turn and her true self intact? The final round of the last HOH were questions on how the jury would answer. Jordan took the lead and Kevin tied it up on the next one. We groaned at home, along with the studio audience, when Jordan got Jeff’s answer wrong, even though he’d said it hundreds of times. But, in the end, Jordan won in a tiebreaker question and her fate was in her own hands. In choosing Natalie as her final opponent, she chose wisely. During the jury’s questions, Jordan was her sweet, honest and ditzy self. Natalie stayed true to herself as well and continued lying and taking credit for other people’s actions in the house. But, this time, she didn’t get away with it. In a final vote of 5-2, Jordan won the 11th season of Big Brother and the crowd went wild! Some Big Brother fans say that Jordan shouldn’t have won and it’s a travesty to the game itself. “She didn’t have a strategy.” “She didn’t make any big moves.” I’m left to wonder why you have to lie to be considered a decent player. Jordan was Jordan and won the competitions she needed to win at the time she needed to win them, all with a huge smile on her face. Natalie lied and schemed, but never won, she counted on others to do it for her. She lied, cheated and stole and in this day and age, it seems that is what gets you ahead. But, you know what? We’re sick of it. We see it everyday and Natalie Martinez didn’t deserve to be rewarded for her atrocious behavior. She already sees nothing wrong with it and winning would have only fueled it. If we can’t personally take on Lehman Brothers or AIG, we sure as hell can cast a vote for someone who represents what we’d like to see in this world – simple, old-fashioned good. It’s time for the people who work an honest job, scrape by, help and love their family, friends and neighbors to get a leg up for a change. I think that’s what Jordan represents to many Americans. You couldn’t have watched her for over two months and not fallen in love with her. The kindness and generosity she showed towards everyone in the house, including her enemies, are characteristics that seem to have long been forgotten in today’s society. I, for one, am glad that someone has shown that you can get ahead without resorting to despicable behavior. Jordan Lloyd came in to the Big Brother house with a smile on her face and left with an even bigger one. The sweet Southern gal defeated someone who took pride in the pain she caused others and did so without stooping to her level. For me, Jordan did more than give me a guilty pleasure this summer; she gave me hope that there are still decent people out there. She proved to America that winning at all costs is never actually winning. But, most of all she proved that good could prevail over evil. I’m sure that in the not so distant future, Natalie will get what’s due to her. But, today, Jordan got her due and she’s $500,000 richer for it. So, congratulations, Jordan! I’ve never felt a contestant deserved a win more than you and I doubt none have ever appreciated it more. Now, go get mama that house!