Dr. Will Kirby, the veteran reality TV personality, suggests he may be hanging up his reality TV hat after his appearance on 'Deal or No Deal Island'. He reflects on his 25-year career and acknowledges it's time to pass the torch to the next generation. Having made a name for himself on 'Big Brother', and later as its jury roundtable host, Kirby is now ready for a new chapter.
Dr. Will Kirby, the renowned reality TV personality, has hinted at his potential retirement from the genre after his participation in the second season of 'Deal or No Deal Island.' The 52-year-old, who has been a mainstay in reality TV for 25 years, expressed his sentiment to People on January 14, stating, 'This is a young person's game. I really love what I do for a living. I love reality television and I have been part of it for 25 years.
But nothing in life is sadder than a reality television person who doesn't know when to retire.' After competing with the next generation of reality stars, Dr. Will added, 'If I'm being really transparent, I think it's time to pass the torch. And this is the best group to pass the torch to.'Dr. Will first gained prominence on the second season of 'Big Brother' in 2001, which he ultimately won. He returned for 'Big Brother: All Stars' in 2006, securing fourth place, before taking on the role of jury roundtable host on the CBS reality show. From 2013 until his departure last year, Dr. Will hosted the show's jury roundtable segment intermittently. In a September 2024 statement to Parade, Dr. Will confirmed his exit from the 'Big Brother' jury roundtable, saying, 'It's simply time to hang up the proverbial cleats. The run I've had on the show, first as a contestant and then as a host, is practically unheard of but nothing lasts forever; I am ready to pass the reality television baton!'Throughout his career, Dr. Will has been candid about the emotional toll of hosting, revealing to Us Weekly in 2020, 'Every jury has an element of bitterness. And why would we expect otherwise? You would be bitter too if you just lost half a million dollars. But the right person always wins. He or she did whatever it took to have the most keys come out of the box on finale night!' When asked if he considered himself the best 'Big Brother' player ever, Dr. Will retorted, 'Please let me address your question with a question of my own: What other non-scripted television show cast member is still relevant nearly two decades after his or her first appearance?' He continued, 'I laid the foundation for the antihero gameplay that fans relish today, I was the architect of alliances and I’m well-rounded in every aspect of strategic gameplay.' Dr. Will confidently asserted, 'Moreover, I provided pure unadulterated entertainment enveloped in a comedic shell. On top of all that, I literally created the word 'showmance.' So, yes, unequivocally, I’m the best to ever play.'Dr. Will's recent foray into 'Deal or No Deal Island' marks a departure from his previous competitive reality TV endeavors. Despite acknowledging his reputation, he admitted to People, 'I was well aware of my reputation. So I came in hot, guns blazing. I wanted to win people over.' He further explained, 'I couldn't be who I really am on the show. I'm meek and quiet and introverted, and a guy who reads books and goes to bed at 9. Not only is that not good for the show, it's just not what people would've believed. So I came in just screaming and yelling. I came here to entertain.
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