Big Brother
In 2005, Pierzina was one of fourteen contestants on Big Brother 6. Her secret partner was former roommate, Ashlea Evans. Pierzina came in third, being evicted on September 16, 2005, Day 76.
In the summer of 2006, Pierzina was chosen by the viewers to participate in Big Brother 7:All-Stars and entered the house on July 3, 2006. Pierzina was eventually evicted on Day 67, coming in third place and becoming a member of the seven contestant jury. On September 12, 2006, the final day of Big Brother 7:All-Stars, Pierzina was named the winner of the final America's Choice vote, a $25,000 dollar prize to a jury member. Popular with fans, Janelle won every America's Choice award during Big Brother 6.
In September, 2007, Pierzina returned to host the Power Of Veto competition in the Big Brother 8 house. On August 9, 2008, in the Big Brother 10 house, Pierzina again returned to participate in the week's food competition. Along with other BB alumni, including Mike "Boogie" Malin and Danielle Reyes, Janelle returned to Big Brother in September, 2009 for a round table discussion of Season 11.
In 2012, Pierzina returned once again to the Big Brother house for the 14th season of the show. She was the fourth contestant evicted from the show.
Following her appearance on Big Brother All Stars, Janelle went on to win the VH1 Big Reality Star of '06 award. Janelle is considered the biggest "winner" of big brother, with her total winnings during her first two seasons reaching 12.5
Janelle currently holds the record for most days spent in the Big Brother house at 177 days.
| Title | Type | Date | Role | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Brother 14 | TV Series | 2012 | Herself | Was a returning "mentor/coach" along with Mike "Boogie" Malin, Dan Gheesling, and Britney Haynes, later became a player. Finished 12th out of 16. |
| Big Brother 11 | TV Series | September, 2009 | Herself | Contributed to a round table about the final three of season 11. |
| Big Brother 10 | TV Series | August 10, 2008 | Herself | Participated in food competition |
| Big Brother 8 | TV series | 2007 | Herself | Hosted a Golden Power Of Veto Competition named "Janelle-O-Vision" |
| Big Brother 7:All-Stars | TV series | 2006 | Herself | Finished 3rd of 14. Voted by viewers a prize of $25,000.00. |
| Big Brother 6 | TV series | 2005 | Herself | Finished 3rd of 14 |
| Nautical Angels | TV pilot | 2005 | Action Angel | After production this TV pilot was never picked up by a broadcaster. It featured three "Nautical Angels", who visited various tourist destinations. Pierzina would try out various physical activities for tourists, such as diving. Her fellow "angels" were Sarah Backhouse and Miss Thailand World Cindy Burbridge. |
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