Less than a week before the “Big Brother” big finale, Baton Rouge’s Matt Klotz is still in the running for the CBS reality series’ $750,000 grand prize.
Klotz, 27, is no stranger to victory, as he’s a former Deaflympics gold medalist and was part of the LSU 200 Free Relay swim team which broke the school record at the SEC Championships.
Klotz, a native of Cameron Park, California, was one of five housemates still standing on “Big Brother” this week, although another contestant was scheduled to be voted out on Thursday night. Remaining along with Klotz were Jag Bains, Omak, Washington; Bowie Jane, Los Angeles; Felicia Cannon, Kennesaw, Georgia; and Cirie Fields, Norwalk, Connecticut.
Here are four things to know about Klotz the “Big Brother” player:
CURRENT STATUS: Klotz won a crucial head of household competition and rules the roost this week. He’s nominated Cannon and Fields for eviction. He will, of course, be a target should the survivor of this week’s eviction ceremony turn around and win HOH this week. Speaking of surviving, Fields competed on four seasons of another long-running CBS reality series, “Survivor.”
HIS BROMANCE: Klotz and Bains formed an alliance early in the season while also being part of other alliances. Their plan is to be in the final two, as Cannon and Fields continue to attempt to drive a wedge between them.
HIS SHOWMANCE: Although she was evicted early on in the season, Klotz made an impression on Nashville, Tennessee housemate Reilly Smedley. Her affection for the tall, athletic fair-haired Klotz was confirmed when among Klotz’s HOH gifts was a sappy letter from Smedley, who he’ll see again on finale night.
HIS LSU SHOUT-OUTS: Without fail, Klotz recognized his alma mater after casting his eviction vote each week, ending his chant with a “Go Tigers.” Many days in the house, he also wore white headband with the letters LSU faintly visible. He also gave a shout-out to “all my friends at Fred’s,” in reference to the Tigerland bar.
“Big Brother” will air next at 8 p.m. Thursday on CBS.