Taylor Hale handled bullying on Big Brother in a classy way, earning her tons of praise from fans. In one of the biggest comeback stories in the show's history, she rose above it all and won $750,000. Taylor made history on Big Brother as the first Black woman to win, and she also took the prize for America's Favorite Houseguest.
Early in the season, Taylor was the target of micro-aggressions from other competitors. In one confrontation, Daniel Durston confronted her in front of the house for allegedly trying to manipulate Nicole Layog. Many fans responded in outrage over the treatment of Taylor, and others responded with praise for how she overcame the bullying. Unbothered interviewed Taylor and discussed why she handled the bullying inside the house the way she did.
Why Taylor Handled The Bullying With Kindness
Taylor reacted to the bullying with kindness because it fit the circumstances in the house. Taylor said, "I had to prioritize my mental sanity and my well-being so I could deal with other people’s BS." If she had responded negatively, she would have validated the 'aggressive' narrative other houseguests gave her. Post-Big Brother, Taylor has begun to heal.
Taylor has received praise from fans for her sweet personality on the show, but she asserts that she is not a complete saint. In response to fans, she says, "I was shady in that house, and I hope it was picked up on the feeds! This idea that I am this ‘Buddha-like figure’ [is wrong]." Although the game is over, she still anticipates possible criticism in the future if she gets a little shady on Twitter. One of the realities of post-show life is that although contestants are not under 24/7 live feeds anymore, fans are still looking at everything they do and say outside the house.
Since the season ended, many contestants have looked back on their behavior in the house, and some Big Brother players apologized to Taylor. Nicole and Ameerah Jones had more time to recognize how they bullied Taylor during the show since they were left pre-jury. Playing on Big Brother is a stressful experience, and people may not always react in the best way. Still, stress does not excuse micro-aggressions or unwarranted comments that question a person's character outside the game.
Taylor overcame harsh confrontations and bullying on Big Brother with kindness and came out on top with one of the most inspiring wins on the show. From week one nominee to finale night winner, she has shown fans her strength and perseverance by continuing to fight in the game after those difficult moments. Now, Taylor is reviewing episodes of the season to reflect on the highs and lows of the season. Regardless of what she did wrong or right, Taylor ranks among former Big Brother winners as one the greatest in the show's history.