Boxing legend Joe Frazier’s youngest son Derek Frazier has made a big splash on Big Brother season 23. The 29-year-old quickly caught the attention of fans and has become a favorite in the latest season of the long-running franchise. While there’s no telling how his time in the Big Brother house will turn out, Derek has definitely begun building a sizable fanbase across social media.
Born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Derek Frazier has always worked to keep his father’s fame alive. In that pursuit, he seems to have caught some attention himself. Derek works as a safety officer by trade and has proven to his housemates that he hasn’t missed Smokin’ Joe’s athletic genes. Housemates were shocked to learn that he could bench 315 pounds, back squat 520, and deadlift 500.
Derek came into the game a few steps ahead after capturing his housemate’s and fans’ attention with a viral TikTok video. In the clip, he claimed, “I, Derek Frazier, do not believe that champagne is going to get me wasted.” The video cuts to him at a slightly compromising level of inebriation, but the hilarity of the video has only helped to grow his popularity. Before season 23 even started, former Big Brother houseguest Kat Dunn shared the video on her Twitter, writing, “I can’t wait to become his best friend.”
Of course, it’s not just this clip that has helped Derek in his quest to win Big Brother. Derek knows he’s a people person and that his outgoing and assertive personality can either make or break him. His strategy so far has been to get to know everyone on a very personal level to ensure he’s never on the block. Meanwhile, Derek has strategized to get others to do his bidding as he has taken a leadership role in the house.
His likability could cause problems moving forward, but so far, it’s proving to be his greatest asset. There’s no doubt Derek’s fellow housemates know how beloved he is by fans. Across social media, fans have been flocking to point out how much Derek’s housemates love having him around.
At this point, Derek Frazier has been making major gains, but of course, many past Big Brother winners played the long game. Some of the quietest players tend to sneak up and win the entire competition towards the end. However, there’s no doubt Derek is in the running for potentially stealing the whole show. Only time will tell whether Derek takes home the Big Brother season 23 prize.
Sources: Tik Tok, Twitter
