News Article on Big Brother 9 Ryan and Jen
America's watching - Phila man, girlfriend on CBS’ ‘Big Brother’
Jen DiTurno and Ryan Quicksall appear on CBS’ “Big Brother: ’Til Death Do You Part.
By REX HUFFMAN, T-R Entertainment Editor
Big brother may not be watching you, but if you’ve seen the latest installment of the CBS reality series “Big Brother: ’Til Death Do You Part,” you’ve been watching New Philadelphia resident Ryan Quicksall and his girlfriend, Jen DiTurno.
Ryan, the son of Crystal Quicksall and Dave Quicksall, both of New Philadelphia, and Jen are among the competitors hoping to win the show’s $500,000 grand prize. In the past, the show has focused on individuals. However, this time around, the show’s producers decided to throw in a twist.
The house is filled with couples, and that’s how Ryan, a 1999 graduate of New Philadelphia High now attending Ohio State University, became involved.
“Big Brother: ’Til Death Do You Part” airs three nights a week, Sunday and Tuesday at 8 and Wednesday at 9. Every Wednesday a couple is voted off the show.
When casting was announced for this edition of “Big Brother,” Jen, who has a degree in special education, decided to try for a spot on the show and went to California for an interview. During the interview process, she was asked if she had a boyfriend and, if so, would he be interested in trying for a spot on the show?
“They (Ryan and Jen) had to send the producers a video of the two of them together,” said Crystal Quicksall. “Ryan had to fill out all sorts of papers and undergo all sorts of tests. The show’s producers said they would contact them if they were selected, and Ryan and Jen were told they would need to be ready to leave for California in just an hour if selected.”
She noted that before the final decision was made, personnel from the show went to Columbus and filmed both Ryan and Jen.
“They filmed him playing poker with his buddies, and Jen at the restaurant where she works,” Crystal said.
“He kind of backed into it,” said Ryan’s dad, Dave Quicksall, “but he’s pretty excited about being on the show.”
Dave Quicksall added that since the show debuted Tuesday, he’s been surprised by the number of people who have told him they watched and saw Ryan. “People are very happy and excited,” he said.
Crystal Quicksall said that prior to the show’s premiere, she wasn’t really able to tell anyone about the show and the fact that Ryan had been selected as a contestant.
“They (the show’s producers) have a contact person who stays in touch and lets us know how Ryan is doing, but they made it very clear that they wanted things kept very secretive until the show started,” she said.
Crystal said she watched the first episode with a few close friends. However, Ryan’s sister Marcie Herzig, who lives in Columbus, had a “Big Brother” party to watch the premiere.
“They’re very close,” Crystal said of her son and daughter.
Source--Times Reporter
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