Big Brotherseason 27’shouseguests have been playing hard throughout their first week of competition, and host Julie Chen Moonves has a hot take about who’s been the smartest player navigating the house.Big Brotherseason 27’s host has been a part of the reality show since the beginning, making her uniquely qualified to weigh in on the mechanics of the game.

Julie Chen Moonves reveals the Big Brother 27 player who’s playing the smartest game.

Big Brother 27 Houseguest Morgan Pope posing looking demure

Julie believesBig Brother27’s Morgan Pope, a 33-year-old model and online gamer, is playing the smartest game in the house. The host explained that the connection she has with returnee Rachel Reilly is a major asset. Sharing withEWthat Morgan is"laying low and not stirring up drama,“Julie also explained she’s glad to see Morgan"keeping her mouth shut.”

Morgan’s connection with Rachel, which stems from a gameplay perspective and a place ofBig Brotherfandom, has been interesting to watch.Julie shared that Morgan"keeping close to Rachel"is the right move, especially after seeing recently evicted houseguest Zae Friedrich leave the game after"getting in her crosshairs.“Now Morgan has to navigate another week of chaotic gameplay to stay safe.

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What Morgan Pope’s Smart Game Means For Big Brother 27

There Are Genuine Gamers In The Mix On Big Brother 27

Although it’s only the first week of competition,Big Brotherhouseguests tend to show their gameplay style early onin the season. For Morgan, playing a smart social game appears to be the right strategy, as it’s already brought her into a good place.Making connections with players like Racheland Mickey Lee that have allowed her into big alliances has been key.

Morgan’s ability to move through the house and have conversations with fellow houseguests that leave them content or positive afterwards is an underrated skillin theBig Brotherhouse. Being able to make the rest of the house comfortable is agreat thing for Morgan, who’s yet to win any competitions or hold any power. Her social game is making its mark.

While there are other competitors in the house who could be quick to make moves by winning competitions and taking power in the game,Morgan’s been able to observe from a distance and create a space for herselfas a social player. The power she holds by simply observing is strong, andJulie is right to take notethat she’s been smart so far.

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Morgan Is Set Up For A Solid Summer

Even withBig Brother27just getting started, it seems clear thatMorgan’s going to be a houseguest with longevity in the game. With a clear social strategy, pull with both sides of the house, and an obvious ability to ensure that her fellow houseguests feel good around her, Morgan has theright style ofBig Brothergameplayto take it to the end.

While Morgan could make mistakes in the coming weeks, she’s set herself up for a successful summer ofBig Brotherso far.Morgan’s ability to move through the house will be determined by the next few weeksof gameplay, but it’s clear that she wants to do what she can to put herself in a position to win the grand prize.

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Big Brotheris a reality game show that is based on a Dutch series of the same name. Each season, contestants, known as HouseGuests, live in the same house and compete for upwards of $500,000. Contestants are constantly monitored by cameras placed throughout the house and are voted out each week in an eviction