Big Brother Star Lyric Medeiros Spills the Tea: From Courtroom to Chaos and a Surprise Romance

Quick Note: This article is based on an interview Lyric Medeiros gave to HawaiiNewsNow after her time on Big Brother Season 28. We’ve broken it down into simple, easy-to-digest sections so you can get the full story without the confusing TV jargon.

What Is Big Brother Anyway? (ELI5 Version)

Imagine a giant house filled with cameras and microphones in every single room. Sixteen strangers move in, cut off from the outside world—no phones, no TV, no internet. They compete in physical and mental challenges for power and safety. Each week, the houseguests vote to evict one person. The last person standing wins $750,000.

Think of it like: A non-stop sleepover mixed with a high-stakes chess game where everyone is secretly plotting against each other.

‍ Meet Lyric Medeiros: Attorney, Granddaughter, Houseguest

Age: 25
Home: Hawaii
Day Job: Practicing attorney (yes, a real lawyer!)
Why She Joined: To honor her late grandmother from Kauai, who passed away in December and was a huge fan of the show.

Lyric’s Words: “When I got recruited, I was like, I have to do this for her. This was one of her favorite shows.”

Before the Game: The 12-Day "Sequester" (AKA Solitary Confinement Lite)

Before stepping foot in the Big Brother house, every contestant must endure a strict 12-day lockdown in a hotel room.

What’s NOT Allowed:

Telephone
Television
Outside communication of any kind

What It Does to You:

Lyric’s Words: “It literally is crazy. It makes you nuts.”

Why do they do this? To prevent players from forming alliances or learning outside info before the game starts. It also messes with your head—exactly what producers want.

Inside the House: Paranoia, Whispers & Survival Mode

Once the game begins, the excitement fades fast. Lyric describes the shift:

The Emotional Timeline:

Weeks 1–2: Everyone’s friendly, getting to know each other.
Week 3+: The mask drops. You realize: These people want me out.

Lyric’s Final Nights:

Could not sleep for three straight nights
Constant whispering in every room
Heart pounding out of her chest
Felt like she was in "survival mode"

Lyric’s Words: “Every room you walk into, you hear whispers or… you see the way people look at you and you’re like, oh my gosh, I’m going home.”

IMPORTANT POINT:
The "Pawn" Trap – Lyric was told she was safe as a "pawn" (a disposable vote) because she was well-liked. But after she won a competition, the house flipped—seeing her as a threat—and blindsided her.

The Showmance: Rome Seymour & A Real Connection

What’s a "Showmance"? A romance that starts on a reality show. Sometimes it’s strategy; sometimes it’s real. Lyric insists hers was real.

How It Started:

Week 1: Lyric had a breakdown—homesick, overwhelmed.
Rome’s Reaction: He held her and said, “I’m not leaving you until you feel better.”
That moment built trust—not just attraction.

What TV Didn’t Show:

Lyric’s Words: “A lot of people… just saw us making out from the get-go… But there were so many conversations we had… before we kissed for the first time. And we just don’t see that on the camera, right? That’s reality TV.”

What’s Next for Them?

Rome is planning to visit Hawaii soon
They’ve talked about competing together on The Amazing Race
Teaser: “People should stay tuned for the content.”

Addressing the "Black Widow" Accusations

What’s a "Black Widow" Strategy?
In Big Brother lingo, it’s when a player (usually a woman) uses flirting or fake romance to manipulate men into doing her bidding—then votes them out. Think: seduce, use, discard.

Lyric’s Defense:

She’s just naturally warm & bubbly: “I genuinely think I’m just a very friendly, bubbly person.”
Only one real connection: Rome. The rest? Just her personality.
She doesn’t know if what she did counts as a “black widow” move—she was just being herself.

Lyric’s Words: “Obviously there was one person in there that I really liked and that was Rome, and so that was real. But everything else, I guess you could call black widow strategy is what they’re saying. So I don’t know.”

What’s Next for Lyric?

Current Focus	Future Plans	Still On Her Radar
Building social media community	Return to practicing law	The Amazing Race (with Rome!)
Decompressing (hasn’t watched episodes yet)	Open to music, acting, singing	Not Survivor (too physical)
Transitioning back to “normal life”	Enjoying a few weeks of downtime	Any fun opportunities that fit

Why She Hasn’t Watched the Show Yet:

Lyric’s Words: “I’m scared… if I see my best friends talk bad about me, I’m probably going to get emotional like how I was in the Big Brother house constantly crying all the time.”

Her Perspective Now:

Lyric’s Words: “It is crazy going from being in a house full of 16 people coming after you and watching every single move and judging everything that you do to reality where you have people who care about you and they’re not lying to you all the time.”

Bonus: Mele Apana & “Mele After Hours”

Also featured in the same HawaiiNewsNow segment: Mele Apana, radio personality and musician, promoting her show:

“Mele After Hours”

When: Friday (check local listings for exact date)

Where: Bishop Museum

What: Celebration of Hawaii’s musical heritage

Lineup: Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award-winning musicians + local celebrities

Summary: The Big Takeaways

Lyric Medeiros, a 25-year-old Hawaii attorney, joined Big Brother 28 to honor her late grandmother.
The 12-day sequester before the game is mentally brutal—no phone, no TV, no contact.
Inside the house, paranoia runs deep—whispers, sleepless nights, and constant fear of eviction.
She formed a genuine bond with Rome Seymour, which started with emotional support, not just flirting.
Viewers accused her of a "black widow" strategy, but she says she’s just naturally friendly—and her connection with Rome was real.
She was blindsided after winning a comp, despite being told she was safe as a "pawn."
Next up: Social media, decompressing, maybe The Amazing Race with Rome, and eventually back to law (and maybe music/acting).
Mele Apana is also hosting a Hawaiian music showcase at Bishop Museum this Friday.

FAQ: Your Burning Questions Answered

1. Did Lyric win Big Brother?

No, she was evicted after houseguests flipped their votes at the last minute.

2. Is she still with Rome Seymour?

Yes! They’re still together, he’s visiting Hawaii soon, and they’ve talked about doing The Amazing Race as a team.

3. What does “sequester” mean in Big Brother?

It’s a mandatory pre-game isolation period (12 days) where players stay alone in a hotel with no phone, TV, or outside contact—to keep the game fair and mess with their heads.

4. Why hasn’t she watched her season yet?

She’s emotionally raw and scared to see her “friends” betray her on screen. She needs time to decompress first.

5. Is she quitting law for reality TV?

No. She says: “I am still an attorney and that is a big part of my life.” She’s open to fun opportunities (music, acting, Amazing Race) but plans to return to practicing law.

Final Thought: Lyric’s journey shows that Big Brother isn’t just a game—it’s a pressure cooker that tests your mind, heart, and authenticity. And sometimes? You walk away with more than just memories—you walk away with love.

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