Hello America! I'm the host for Big Brother: Las Vegas, Josh. After an amazing first season in Big Brother: San Francisco, I'm looking forward to doing this season two very much! The game I run is fast, fun, and REAL. You may think an online game is stupid - but they're emotional, challenging, and extremely fun. And I know I can bring that all to the cast, as well as the public with this second installment of Melinda and my Big Brother series.

Now for a little about me--I'll just give the basics. I'm 16 years of age, an 11th grade student in Smithtown, New York. I am dedicated to whatever I put my mind to, and I love my Big Brother work so I know we can make BB2: LV just as successful as the first season! Let the good times roll!

Out of the many many hosts out there, to win the award for "Best Host" is quite a honor and a shock at the same time. I think all hosts can agree that we are here to help others have fun, and to be part of that. But most hosts put in a lot of care and effort into the games they run, and their are some great hosts out there. To be dubbed Best Host for the Summer 2002 season is a great reminder that what you do is appreciated. I dont look at myself as better than anybody else, just somebody loving the fun im having with the games I run. With that perspective, every host is a winner! But no doubt about it, the award is something that makes me feel like the hard work is worth it. Without the players however, none of this would be possible. So a big thanks to all of the online players and hosts. Especially the eGame Staff down at eGame Central!

The Big Brother series created by myself and Melinda was an effort to help the struggling Big Brother category out, and primarily to have a lot of fun working together to help others enjoy themselves. Both seasons, BB: San Francisco and BB: Las Vegas, have gotten a lot of recognition and ive been able to help 24 people, not to mention the two hosts..have fun here with the games. There are many ups and downs to hosting but what overcompensates for it all is the joy that is brought to all players and even viewers involved. Although hosts at times may feel unappreciated, the main thing to always remember is that youre here to have fun. Being in the "Best Host" category with Dan Baker is another thing I consider to be an honor. Not only was my first game I played in a game he hosted, but he has become my good friend. I learned pretty much all I know about hosting from him, but threw in my own ideas of course! He was the first to give me a shot, and no matter what I always consider him to be the best host on the internet. Following in those footsteps is an immense accomplishment and I wont soon forget it. A big thank you to the eGame Staff once again, Dan Baker, and of course my co-host Melinda. Without Mel, whom I met in Survivor: Madagascar, none of this would be possible. Were a team, and id love to share this award with her!

-Josh