EW.com spoke to Big Brother 10 evictee Renny Martyn, the 53-year-old beauty salon owner from New Orleans, about everything from her classy exit to her eccentric wardrobe (but sadly, we couldn’t talk to her about Gustav, because for some screwy reason CBS thinks she doesn’t need to know about another hurricane back home).
ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: I am crestfallen that you’re out of the house.
RENNY MARTYN: Not as much as I am.
You were priceless on your way out. You’re the only houseguest so far to take the time to shake everybody’s hand.
They looked like a bunch of Christmas trees all lit up when I saw them. It was amazing. I never experienced anything like that.
Why the hell did Jerry say you did “wonders for the food” in that exit video?
Jerry is a horse’s ass. Come on. He is! Jerry and I never really got along. He’s so boring. Honey, the only thing an old man can do for me is to bring a message from a younger man. He wasn’t my kind of person.
How did he treat the women in the house?
At first, he thought he struck gold with the young women who were sitting on his lap, but they were just using him because he was HOH. He was getting a little frisky but it didn’t last long. To me he was a dirty old man. He didn’t really [give me a hard time], but if he did I probably would be out of the house. He did point his finger in people’s faces all the time but he couldn’t do that to me.
NEXT: Renny’s outfits, her love of candy bars, and her take on April…
On the website, CBS says you are a beauty shop owner, but in the house, you said you were retired. Why?
I didn’t want them to know I owned a business. It was just for game’s sake.
It was a welcome change to see two mature players like yourselfand Jerry in the house. But seriously…how did you manage to hang inthere with those young idiots? Did you want to blow your head off?
The reason I got this far was that I got in the mix with the youngerpeople — unlike Jerry, who everyone was trying to get away from. Evenme. When he’d come out, I’d go in.
Was anyone ageist in any way to you?
Many times people couldn’t believe my age. I think that’s whathelped me in the game. They really don’t know me. I can party with thebest of them.
So how many outfits did you bring to the house?
I only brought one boa but I brought eight sequin caps. I had quitea wardrobe, and a lot of accessories — but they are priceless to mebecause I bought them over time.
Do you really eat candy bars in your sleep?
I ate a lot of candy in that house. Actually I like piece of candyat night. I was awake (when she ate that Almond Joy in bed). The othersthought I was sleepwalking. I was just choking their chain. I wasawake, listening to their conversation.
You did spar a lot with Dan. What did you really think of him?
He’s sneaky but I like Dan. Sometimes I didn’t. He said somethingderogatory about my loving my son more than my daughter and I spankedhis behind real hard. My hand hurt bad. Dan is infatuated with olderwomen. I don’t think he should get married soon. He needs to sow hiswild oats.
What did you mean when you said to Julie that Dan ends up in your bed?
He was always in my bed talking. He asked to sleep with me once and I told him to get out of here, boy!
Once and for all, if it’s 8:40 a.m. here in Los Angeles, what time is it in New Orleans?
It would be six hours behind. So it would be 10:40 a.m. there.
Early in the season, we saw Jessie have a meltdown because of your late night squealing. Talk about that fight with him.
He was a goofball. He was very immature, obviously. It wasn’tanything. The light was totally out and there were suitcases on thefloor. I couldn’t see. I’m older. I didn’t want to break a leg but Itripped over a suitcase. I screamed. He said I woke him up. Iapologized in the bathroom but he made such a big deal out of it.That’s why I can’t stand the colonel [the house's nickname for Jerry].He never let me explain what happened. But he let the young guy explain.
Who’s the person you are least looking forward to seeing in the jury house?
April. I don’t like her. She’s an OCD freak. She’s not very nice.She was always throwing my leftovers away. I like leftovers. She’d saynobody would eat them. She has problems.
Do you have any old business to take care of when you see Libra, April, Michelle and Ollie?
Nope. I’m not going to get into any. They all lie. I don’t believeanything anymore. It doesn’t matter what they said. I’ll pull up, say"here’s another loser," so they can all have a laugh.
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I like leftovers, too, Renny.
*sniffle*
I miss you already!
Renny is amazing. Probably one of my favorite BB players ever. I loved when she would call Keesha a “Sleeping Ty-gor” (tiger) in the way that only Renny can.
RENNY AFTER YOU LEFT BIG BROTHER HOUSE.YOU WERE MISS YOU REALY KEPT EVERYONE ON THER TOES WITH FUN AND LAUGHTER.WE WILL MISS YOU YOUR A GREAT PLAYER.
I absolutely adore her.
Here’s to a future installment of BB: All-Stars so the dawlin from N’awlin gets a deserved second chance.
We love Renny and hope she will have her own reality show at her salon or a cooking show on Food Network. She could even sell a line of make-up or cream because she looks so good. Renny and Keesha were the most beautiful women in the show inside and out.
I hope they bring Reny back in a future Big Brother. I really enjoyed watching her–especially with Dan.
I thought I was the only one reaching out to the Food Network to give Renny a show. She would be a hit for sure. Renny I sure hope I get to see more of you. I wish you won the money for sure!
You have so many fans who love you, Renny. Thank you for all the laughs on the show. I’m a grown man who cried when you were evicted. I thought the way you and Dan interacted was so sweet…I was hoping you and Dan would make it to the end. I hope you two stay in touch after the show ends.
Renny, you are my favorite!
Renny, you are my favorite!
The ‘Dawlin from New Awlins’will be missed. I too loved Dan and Renny exchanges. Keep being real Renny.
On that first night, I thought for sure you were going home but you have been the only consistently fun and honorable person in the house. Hope your family is well after Gustav and that you know how much fun you made in this awful season for the viewers.
Renny drove me crazy in the first few programs, but it didn’t take long before she became one of my favorites, if not THE favorite! Gonna miss her; Now I want to go to New Orleans to party with her!
Renny and Janelle are my fave houseguests EVER!!! Yes, Renny needs to have a show on the Food Network, she’d be great! Instead of Paula’s Party, Renny’s Party!!! I’d watch! Classy, sassy, you made us proud Renny!
This was the first time I watched Big Brother. I was confused at first with all of the POVs,HOHs,etc., but one thing I was sure of…..Renny was my favorite. I must admit I cried when she left – you could tell by the reaction of the audience how much she was loved. Thank you, Renny, and bless you and your family.
Renny,
When I first met you I didn’t really like you, but by the third week you were my absolute favorite. Your relationships with the other players were not ugly or hateful. I have three sisters and Girl, I wish you could be my forth, you would fit right in, we call ourselves the YaYa’s and have vacationed for twenty years without husbands. I love your big heart, your nurturing style, your heart-felt emotional displays when you feel deeply. I will dearly miss seeing you every week, you have become a dear friend.
GOD Bless, Pat from AR
Just count me as another guy who got a little infatuated with the Dawlin from N’Awlins. Renny’s a classy, crazy lady. She really should have her own cooking show, she’d be awesome.
Renny,
You’re probably the only BB houseguest I will remember when I hear your name 10 years down the line (God knows I can’t remember most of the rest of them….like them or not!). And, the only time I ever got teary-eyed watching anyone get the boot out of the house was when you left last night. You’re the best. I want to high five you!!! I’m with you on your opinion of April. Take care, Renny!!
Renny Roo…You are a special, classy, sexy, intelligent woman. CBS should give you a sitcom for sure. You will be truly missed. I’ve not been this entertained in a long, long time. I hope there is a special America’s favorite BB – you would win hands down- You got my heart!!
Renny Roo! I loved you! You certainly made this season much more interesting. I love your attitude, your accent, and your love of life. I hope you and Keesha stay in touch. I feel like you were both very geniune people.
Renny……….classy woman..I just love your hair, makeup and clothes. You have a great sense of style. LOVED the sparkley eyeshadow on your last night. You made BB10.
Great exit interview because you got Renny to not only show her true classy colors, but those of her less classy roommates. By the way, if you’re in need of a new fact checker I’m available – Renny is now 54.
great interview!! check out our interview with renny and the other evicted house guests at RealityBitesBack.com
Renny, you were fun to watch loved your relationship with Keeshia. Show is boring without you.
Keesha, My little goodlooking 7 yr old son LOVES You,he says you are very pretty and he relly misses Renny Rue.
Renny, I am only 7 yrs old but you were one of my favorites, you and Keesha were great. I love Keesha. You should win the viewers favorite and get the Money. It was great watching BB this yr with you and Keesha on it. You are by far the best one ever to play BB.
Renny, your family and friends must be bursting with pride because of the way you handled yourself during the game. Witty, full of life and laughter. You gave the BB house something it’s never had… A heart! I’m so sad you didn’t make it to the end, but unfortunately, those that are left in the game, knew what the rest of us know – you’d have walked away with it all! Renny, you did us 50+ gals proud!
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No questions about her saphic crush on Keesha? Sorry Renny, but it takes one to know one.
Renny Roo:
Words cannot express how you are loved by me and almost all the people who subscribe to the live feeds. You are a class act and I will buy your book and watch anything you do! You are the best HG ever! Loved your relationships with Keesha and Dan. If you’d made it to the final 2, you would’ve won and they all knew that. But I have a feeling you will get your own show somewhere.
Miss you already!