In this season, players individually nominated two contestants each week through a taped confessional that took place in the Red Room. Host, Julie Chen, delivered the majority tally. From the announcement of the possible eviction case, a 900 phone number allowed audience members to cast their vote as to who would leave the house each week; phone bills soared, Karen. In turn, the audience would also choose the final three winners by way of phone voting. Internet live feeds gave viewers access to the house antics, letting them spy without interruption (cough, cough), upon the game. The interactive element, though, deviated slightly changing the show's content immensely, while including even more interaction from the general public; air banners flew over the back yard with messages for the guests relaying the competition's tactics and moves; a devoted fan contacted the players from outside the fence via Megaphone; someone threw them candy (and someone ate it).

The public, as planned, interacted fully with the cast of Big Brother USA 2000. Consequently, the story developed as a result of the public's involvement. The show became unpredictable; one woman, who was polled as the most popular houseguest, was evicted much earlier than anticipated; characters who had nervous breakdowns left early in the game; Jamie Kern, uh, came in fourth. CBS obviously had public interest...