Joseph "Joe" Arvin was a HouseGuest on Big Brother 14. Joe was a member of Team Janelle in the Coaches twist. In Week 2, he was involved in a physical confrontation with HouseGuest Willie Hantz, which resulted in the latter's expulsion from the game after he was headbutted by Willie. Joe was evicted during the second round of the second Double Eviction by a 3–0 vote, placing sixth and becoming the fourth member of the Jury.
Name: Joe Arvin Age: 41 Hometown: Lexington, Ky. (living in Schererville, Ind.)
Occupation: Chef Three adjectives that describe you: Leader, performer and entertainer. Favorite Activities: Watching my kids play sports, compete and see them have that drive to win.
Most difficult part about living inside the Big Brother house: It will be hard to have everyday, every minute, every second of my life on the air. I think at times I will want to crawl into a hole and hide. Strategy for winning “Big Brother:” I plan to use my cooking skills to help get me to the end. Every one loves to eat, never get rid of the cook! Which past Big Brother cast member did you like most or least: My favorites were Chicken George, because he was able to move around undetected for much of the time, and Will, who won by acting like he was crazy. Come on that’s talent. What are you afraid of: I am not a big fan of being alone. I love to have people around me at all times. It comforts me. It makes me happy. I would also say heights. I get upset and dizzy.
What is the accomplishment you are most proud of: Never giving up, my will to win and being a mentor to my kids. Finish this sentence: My life’s motto is… Inspire, dream, cook. That’s how you become GREAT! What would you take into the house and why: A football to remind me everyday that it’s a game and I will win. A cookbook since I’m always studying my art and a family photo because I never forget where I come from and who I am fighting for.[1]