Murtz Jaffer Interviews Big Brother Canada 9's Josh Farnworth

Summary

In this candid interview, Josh reflects on his strategic gameplay and the emotional challenges he faced during his time on Big Brother Canada. He explains his decision to target Julie, his tactical approach with Jed, and how his cerebral nature sometimes clashed with the social dynamics of the house. Josh discusses the consequences of his actions, his solo strategy, and the emotional meltdown that led him to play as a lone wolf. As he leaves the game, Josh predicts a chaotic bloodbath as the remaining players turn on each other, setting the stage for a dramatic shift in alliances.

Takeaways

• 😀 Josh initially planned for Julie's eviction but pivoted, ultimately choosing to target her when it became a matter of survival.
• 😀 Julie's eviction had a minimal effect on the game as other players were hesitant to make bold moves, resulting in Josh's nomination.
• 😀 Josh didn't intend to throw Latoya under the bus when mentioning her, but her name was used under pressure from Julie.
• 😀 Josh is a cerebral player who prefers deeper, more meaningful connections but struggles with surface-level social interactions.
• 😀 Josh tried to plant seeds of doubt in Jed’s mind, but his plan backfired, leading to a house meeting and people ganging up on him.
• 😀 Despite being targeted by the house, Josh believed his emotional resilience allowed him to handle the situation better than others.
• 😀 Josh's perception is that Jed’s emotional outburst will hurt his game in the long run, as it exposed lies and manipulation.
• 😀 Josh found showmances in the house unsettling, especially Beth’s aggressive flirting with Ty and Jed, which made him uncomfortable.
• 😀 In a game as social as Big Brother Canada, Josh believes being an excellent social player is more important, especially early on.
• 😀 Josh's meltdown on Day 3 was triggered by personal emotions beyond the game, leading to his lone wolf strategy moving forward.
• 😀 With Josh, the main target, now out of the game, the house dynamics are expected to shift dramatically into chaos and division.

Q & A

Why did Josh decide to pivot his strategy regarding Julie's eviction?

Josh initially planned to evict Julie, but when he tried to shift the strategy, it didn’t work. He ultimately decided it was either Julie or him, and chose to secure his own survival by evicting her.

How did Josh feel about his relationship with the other houseguests in terms of social dynamics?

Josh felt disconnected from many of the other players because his focus was on forming deeper, more meaningful connections. He found it difficult to engage in surface-level conversations, which led to his isolation in the game.

What was Josh’s intention behind his conversation with Jed, and why did it backfire?

Josh's goal was to plant seeds of doubt in Jed’s mind, pointing out that people might manipulate him by inflating his ego. However, his plan backfired when Jed reacted emotionally, leading to a house meeting and turning the situation against Josh.

How did the house meeting affect Josh’s standing in the game?

The house meeting brought to light lies and deceit, and in an effort to protect their own games, the other houseguests ganged up on Josh. This left Josh feeling like the scapegoat, but he accepted it as part of the game.

What was Josh’s view on showmances in the house?

Josh was uncomfortable with the flirtations between houseguests, particularly Beth’s aggressive flirting with both Ty and Jed. It made him feel the need to leave the room when it happened.

How did Josh perceive the balance between being a strategist and being socially active in the game?

Josh believed that while being a solo strategist is important, especially later in the game, it’s crucial to be social in the early weeks to form alliances and avoid becoming an immediate target.

What caused Josh to have an emotional meltdown on day three?

Josh’s emotional meltdown was due to a buildup of personal issues that were bigger than the game. The pressure of the situation and the emotional strain led him to break down, affecting his approach to the game afterward.

How did Josh's emotional meltdown influence his gameplay moving forward?

After his meltdown, Josh decided to play as a 'lone wolf,' distancing himself from others and focusing on his personal strategy, which ultimately led to his more isolated approach in the game.

What does Josh think will happen after his eviction in terms of house dynamics?

Josh predicts chaos in the house following his eviction. With him no longer being the main target, he expects the house to split, with alliances breaking down and the remaining players turning on each other.

What does Josh think of Jed's gameplay style?

Josh feels that Jed is an emotional player, and while his emotional reactions might benefit him in some situations, they will likely hurt him in the long run as people realize how easily he is manipulated by his emotions.