Walking
Description
When a houseguest chooses to leave the game early or quits
Appearance(s)
Multiple Seasons
Walking is the rare occasion when a contestant chooses to leave the game early or quits the show, eliminating him or herself and leaving the Big Brother House .
In the U.S ., houseguests that walk are ineligible to win America's Favorite Houseguest and are banned from attending the finale (Dick Donato being an exception).
List of Walkers
Australia
Season
Contestant
Reason left
3
Belinda Thorpe
Broad negativity amongst the household and realizing her own internalized anger.
8
Rima Hadchiti
She broke her leg during a live task.
9
Josh Moore
His parents informed him that his brother had passed away.
10
Nathan Little
He gave up his place in the house to Madaline Cogar , who was about to be evicted.
Canada
Season
Contestant
Reason Left
4
Ramsey Aburaneh
His father had a heart attack and needed surgery.
Philippines
Season
Contestant
Reason Left
Season 1
Jenny Suico
Decided to leave the house after his father was sent to the hospital. She was able to return after getting enough public votes in the Back To The House twist.
Celebrity Edition 1
Angela Calina
Her apartment in her hometown was burglarized.
Roxanne Barcelo
Her university failed to allow Pinoy Big Brother to film her Graduation Rites while still competing as a housemate.
Rustom Padilla
Thought that his purpose of staying in the house ended after coming out as gay.
Teen Edition 1
Aldred Gatchalian
Felt homesick and had a difficult time adjusting inside the house.
Celebrity Edition 2
Mcoy Fundales
Didn't want to continue playing anymore as he felt his purpose in the house has already been met.
Ethel Booba
Felt confusion in her stay inside the house. She decided to leave with Mcoy Fundales .
Gladys Guevarra
She felt bored in the house and she missed her boyfriend.
Yayo Aguila
Her mother passed away. She was able to return on Day 70 but was evicted the day after.
Teen Edition Plus
Linda Backlund
Wanted to spend more time with her entire family.
Kevin Garcia-Flood
Failed to handle what his fellow housemates saw against him.
Double Up
JP Lagumbay
His work status was marked as a "AWOL" and didn't want to lose his job.
Rocky Salumbides
Missing his Celebrity girlfriend, Eula Valdez and wanting to spend Christmas with her.
737
Kyle Secades
He had a difficult time adjusting to the environment in the house and wasn't used to being away from his family.
Jessica Marasigan
Her beloved grandmother passed away.
Season 7
Chacha Balba
She missed her family and daughter. She gave up her place to Hideo Muraoka who was supposed to be evicted.
Heaven Peralejo
Big Brother informed her that her mother was sent to hospital for a brain surgery and she wanted to be at her side.
U.K.
Celebrity
Civilian
Ultimate
Season
Contestant
Reason Left
Ultimate
Josie Gibson
She decided the experience was too overwhelming.
U.S.
Season
Contestant
Reason left
9
Neil Garcia
A close relative was killed in a shooting.
13
Dick Donato
He found out he was HIV-positive.
19
Megan Lowder
She suffered a severe anxiety attack caused by PTSD.
Trivia
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