It's impossible to win Big Brother without convincing the jury how to vote, and Celebrity Big Brother is no exception. There are several aspects to a successful game, and oration skills are one of the most important. When only two players remain, a jury composed of previously evicted houseguests — sans the inaugural season in 2000 — come together to vote for the winner. After the individuals are questioned and forced to explain their game moves, the final two have one last chance to try and convince the people they made lose $500,000 (or, in the case of CBB, $250,000) to award it to them instead.

There are many opportunities for houseguests to convince those in power to keep them in the game another week until then; statements before each Power of Veto and eviction ceremony are objectively the most necessary. Some of the most memorable BB players have used these opportunities to their advantage and delivered remarks that changed the tides; long-term fans may remember Will Kirby's "I hate you all" monologue in BB7 or Zach Rance arguing with Devin Shepard during an early BB16 veto meeting.

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On the other hand, some speeches houseguests have made have gone down in history for the wrong reasons. Viewers of BB3 will never forget Marcellas Reynolds getting evicted after not using the POV on himself; Paul Abrahamian's final 2 speeches costing him BB18 and BB19 back-to-back are another glaring example. With many speeches given during CBB season 3, the newest celebrities had their work cut out for them. Without further ado — and in no particular order — here are some of the best and worst CBB3 speeches made this winter.

Best: Todd's Short & Sweet Statement

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Todd Bridges had a rough start to the CBB game; while other houseguests formed alliances within the first few days, the Diff'rent Strokes actor adjusted by getting some much-need sleep. Since Todd laid low (literally) and took his time forming connections with the other houseguests, it was relatively unsurprising when the 56-year-old ended up on the final nomination block alongside The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum Teddi Mellencamp on day 10.

Evictions operate the same way regardless of whether the Big Brother house is full of celebrities or ordinary people: each of the houseguests up for eviction have the opportunity to make one short statement before the rest of the house casts their votes. Because evictions happen on live television, these final pleas for safety can quickly descend into drama, chaos, or second-hand embarrassment. In a room full of celebrities who have a lot to say, however, Todd took Julie's instructions literally. When it came time to plead his case, Todd kept it hilariously brief: "Do what you gotta do." Todd treated voting the same way and would simply say, "Evict [name]," proving that sometimes not everything needs a long-winded explanation.

Worst: Chris Kattan's Eviction Plea

While Todd has a rough start to the game, Chris Kattan struggled from beginning to end. The comedian, who starred opposite Will Ferrell in the 1990s hit A Night At The Roxbury, was pegged as the ultimate underdog before the season even began — when asked who would be at the biggest disadvantage, Julie predicted to EW ahead of the premiere that Chris "would have the hardest time adjusting," due to lack of previous roommates and personality.

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After almost two weeks in the BB house, Chris decided that enough was enough. Sitting on the block next to Olympic figure skater Mirai Nagasu, the former Saturday Night Live star campaigned for votes against him on eviction night. Admitting that he didn't know how to play the game — like several other CBB celebrities — Chris advised the house to keep Mirai and let him go back home. Unfortunately, this honest attempt at reverse psychology, which was perfectly executed by BB10/BB14's Dan Gheesling, did nothing; Mirai was unanimously evicted. Two days later, Chris quit the game anyway.

Best: Todrick's Final 5 Nominations

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Todrick Hall, as a true entertainer, is not afraid to put himself out there. The YouTuber and frequent RuPaul's Drag Race guest star is known for having an exuberant personality, which his presence in the BB house reflected. A self-proclaimed superfan of the show, the 36-year-old entered the house guns blazing; with the first three days, Todrick was already a key member of The Formation and The Athletes alliances.

Despite his strong hand in the game, Todrick only won one HOH competition, doing so on day 25. Nominating Lamar Odom and Todd for eviction, this particular ceremony is the embodiment of "being extra." From the moment Todrick exited his room, houseguests and viewers alike knew that they were about to get front row seats to a free performance. Decked out in the HOH robe, a pearl necklace, sparkle hoop earnings, and a headband made out of the HOH key, Todrick was serving nominations and fashion. With a wholly-composed song and a strut down the stairs most players fell on, The Real Housewives of Atlanta star Cynthia Bailey could barely keep it together. Obnoxious? Sure. But one of the most entertaining moments of CBB3? Without a doubt.

Worst: Todrick's Final 2 Speech

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Todrick's time on CBB3 perfectly represents the duality of man. While the 36-year-old played one of the better CBB games in terms of allegiance and strategy, his social game ultimately cost him $250,000. Sitting at the end with his ride-or-die Miesha, Todrick had all the components of a winner on paper: the entertainer masterminded almost every eviction, was a fierce competitor, and was never on the block.

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Todrick's kryptonite ended up being himself: when all the evicted houseguests went home ahead of the finale, they watched and heard everything Todrick said throughout his time in the house — and they were less than impressed by his demeaning comments, especially towards Shanna and Chris Kirkpatrick. Shouting out BB23's Cookout alliance in his final 2 speech, Todrick bringing up that he would be the first Black gay winner, combined with his wish to use the money to "create art for the community and [his] fanbase," left an even worse taste in the juror's mouths. As soon as Todd gave the eye roll heard 'round the world, it was clear that Todrick's lack of humility dug his own grave.

Honorable Mention: Carson's Diary Room Confessionals

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While 80% of the activities on Big Brother can be accessed in real-time via live feeds, confessionals are filmed in advance; sprinkled throughout each episode, players sit alone in the Diary Room and recap their day, explain upcoming game moves, and ponder potential targets. While most of these short clips aren't that memorable, the opposite goes for RPDR judge Carson. By far the funniest houseguest this season, the 52-year-old always had a quirky quip on his tongue. From baking apple pies to joking about facelifts, Carson may not have given many speeches, but his short sentences were a fast hit with viewers. America's Favorite Player said it best during his day 24 eviction speech: "I have played this game just being myself. I'm not gonna change being myself!"

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Source: EW