Batavia hosts ‘Big Brother' auditions for reality TV hopefuls
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Wednesday, a popular TV show that's right here on News 8 WROC held casting calls over in Batavia.
More than 300 people from all over visited Western New York all with hopes of being a houseguest on CBS' 'Big Brother.' News 8 spoke with a man who said this is his second time auditioning and he would do anything to get on the TV show.
'I was in Rio for Lady Gaga who is there, and I skipped Lady Gaga and said I'm going to be here today so,' Tacito Curry said. 'There were casting calls in Texas, but I didn't want to go to Texas, but the moment I saw a post in NY, I didn't even question it. I never heard of this city in the middle of nowhere. I said 'No. I'm going to go no matter what.''
This isn't the first-time auditions were held at Batavia Downs Casino. Big fans might remember Season 17 winner Steve Moses, who actually is from our area.
News 8's Adelisa Badzic: So, we've had people from Rochester win before, does that give you a sense of hope?
Rochester resident Renee Molnar: Yes, I really like to think of myself as a lucky person so I'm really happy to be here and grateful to have this experience.
'Say no to nothing at all,' Buffalo resident Nate Hazard said. 'Just take every opportunity you have and just go for it.'
There is one more casting call next week in Virginia.
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