Big Brother star Makensy Manbeck responds to difficult backlash over her gameplay

Makensy Manbeck has no regrets about the decision that cost her the win on “Big Brother 26.”During Sunday’s finale, the 22-year-old construction project manager won the final Head of Household and decided to evict Cam Sullivan-Brown over Chelsie Baham — who wound up beating Manbeck in a unanimous jury vote in the final two.Manbeck exclusively spoke to The Post about dealing with the backlash towards her decision to take Baham to the end, how she felt about Baham’s final speech, not receiving any jury votes, and more.New York Post: I know you’ve been constantly asked about your decision to take Chelsie.Has it been frustrating to have to explain that?Makensy Manbeck: I will say thank you for asking that question because yes, it is difficult to continually get that and to continually have to explain to everyone that I don’t regret my decision, that I am happy with the outcome and that nobody will understand it truly unless you are in my position.

I can say whatever I want, however many times in whatever way, and people will still judge me on it and not get it.And that’s okay because they don’t have to understand it or like it because they weren’t there to make it and they don’t get to know the experience of why.

So I played a game that I stayed true to.It’s a true testament to who I am, the player I was, and just the person I will be outside of this house and what I wanted to be highlighted.

And yeah, I am tired of getting that question, but am I aware that that is a question that will continue to be asked? Probably for years down the line.Like, ‘You remember when you chose Chelsie? Why’d you do that?’ You know, because I could and because I wanted to and I don’t have to explain it all the time.

Deal with it.We were both two great people, two great players, and both deserved to win.And one did an amazing job and she won.

And I’m incredibly proud of her.And you know what? I will stick to that because I chose her to be there.

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