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‘Big Brother’ Season 26 star Kenney Kelly under fire for using family for game strategy

Throughout the season, ‘Big Brother’ star Kenney Kelly has frequently spoken about his family, expressing how much he misses his wife and children

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Kenney Kelly, a contestant on 'Big Brother' Season 26, is facing criticism from fans who suspect he may be using his family as part of a strategic game plan. Throughout the season, Kenney has frequently spoken about his family, expressing how much he misses his wife and children. While these sentiments could be sincere, many viewers find them irritating and suspect they may be part of his game strategy

Fans have observed that Kenney appears to spend more time discussing his outside family than interacting with his fellow houseguests. His frequent emotional outbursts and tears over his family have led some to speculate that he might be exaggerating his homesickness to garner sympathy and manipulate the game's dynamics.

The debate among fans rages on as they question whether Kenney's actions are genuine or a strategic move to appear miserable and homesick, potentially gaining an advantage in the competition.

One fan wrote, "I just don’t get why Kenney is not thinking that it could be upsetting to his family that he seems miserable in the house. Unless this is pre-planned and his goal was to be a miserable old goat." Another fan added, "Lmao kenney talks to his family more than he talks to the hg’s."

One critic noted, "F**K IS THERE A MOMENT WHERE KENNEY ISN’T CAM TALKING TO HIS FAMILY." "He’s got you fooled just like the Hg… Likeable Kenney not posing any kind of a threat, in the middle not saying much, planting some seeds missing his family but loves the game. He’s no threat 2anyone just surviving," added another fan.

'Big Brother' Season 26 star Kenney Kelly left upset after Matt Hardeman's exit

Kenney Kelly was visibly upset following Matt Hardeman's eviction from 'Big Brother' Season 26. The two contestants had ended up at the bottom after failing a challenge, and despite their heartfelt pleas, Matt was ultimately sent home.

Kenney, who had delivered an emotional plea to remain in the game, appeared sad and reflective after Matt's departure. He shared his feelings with the other houseguests, expressing how challenging it was to see a friend leave the house. The eviction hit Kenney hard, exacerbating the emotional strain he was already feeling from missing his family, especially since he had developed a fatherly bond with Matt.

'Big Brother' Season 26 star Kenney Kelly calls Matt Hardeman 'my boy'

Kenney Kelley recently spoke about his deep connection with fellow contestant Matt Hardeman, referring to him as "my boy." This emotional revelation occurred during a tense moment in AI Arena when Kenney expressed his reluctance to compete against Matt, frustrating their mutual teammate, Angela Murray, who was eager to see Matt eliminated.

During a conversation with Angela, Kenney insisted, "He's my boy... he's number one." This statement underscored the deep friendship and loyalty Kenney felt towards Matt, highlighting the difficulty he faced in navigating the competition.

In a confessional, Kenney further elaborated, "I'm a competitive person, but the emotions of being against Matt make it kind of difficult." He added, "I really thought I was a person who could keep those emotions in check. Unfortunately, I'm learning something new about myself—failing and guilt and stuff—so that's the kind of dilemma I'm in right now."

'Big Brother' Season 26 is available to stream on Sundays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays on CBS at 9 PM ET.