For Taylor Hale, surviving the Big Brother 24 house without losing her sanity required more than just a game plan, as she revealed in a new interview. The 24-year-old former Miss Michigan USA winner revealed that her past experience in life shaped her into the woman she was, invariably preparing her for the trials of the house these past months.
How Taylor Hale Overcame Big Brother 24 Bullying
Speaking to People in an interview in the wake of her historic win, the Big Brother 24 winner Taylor Hale touched on everything, from her exhilarating feeling of knowing the world rooted for her throughout the game to the fate of her showmance with Joseph Abdin. On how she survived the happenings within the house, the reality star admitted her stint on Big Brother 24 was hardly the first time she faced bullying over her skin color.
Hence, as someone who was used to the criticism, the 27-year-old seamlessly let things roll off her back, as the world witnessed her do for 82 days. She shared,
Thus, Taylor Hale proved herself the graceful victor and not the victim during her Big Brother 24 stint amid the incessant bullying. Even better, she dished one of the most groundbreaking finale speeches in the show’s history, which admittedly stemmed from the “honest truth” rather than a manipulative tactic or gameplay.
What The BB24 Win Meant To Taylor
Having walked through one of the most trying phases of her life and emerge victorious, the personal stylist picked up several nuggets she wished to share with the world. Taylor Hale, who became the first black woman to win the Big Brother mainline, hoped many out there could relate to her journey and become inspired by it.
Taylor Hale described her time on the show as a journey of resilience and perseverance, which certainly paid off. Going further, Taylor Hale referenced her experience with bullying on Big Brother 24, which admittedly made her question her intentions, and start perceiving herself as the villain most houseguests painted her to be. That flawed belief only changed after witnessing the love the public showered on her upon her exit from the house. That thought her an important lesson in life, as she noted,
What Is The Way Forward For Taylor Hale And Joseph Abdin?
Thankfully, amid the constant tribulations inside the house, the star made some friendships she hoped would progress into something deeper. Asked how she was faring in her relationship with Joseph Abdin since leaving the house, especially after seemingly betraying him by kicking off her showmance with Monte Taylor upon his eviction, the icon divulged:
Big Brother 24 viewers watched Joseph Abdin become crestfallen last week after learning of Taylor and Monte’s secret showmance from Alyssa Snider when she joined the jury. Fans have since doubled their effort in rooting for the duo to hopefully rekindle their romance in the real world. So far, Taylor seems keen on the idea, spontaneously liking every “Jaylor” post on Twitter.
Joseph seems to be over his initial shocker as well, as he recently shared a cute photo of them together on his Instagram stories. As for what the future holds for the duo following Taylor Hale’s Big Brother 24 win of the $750,000 grand prize, time will tell.
