Kara Smith

## Season History

**Kara Smith-Harland** was a contestant on *Big Brother 1 (US)*.

Kara was a major figure in the early stages of the game. After originally getting nominated by Terry Black, Pamela Dale was able to become a mediator in their relationship, as well as bringing in Wesly Mulligan as a solid foursome, naming themselves The Four Corners. The Four Corners was able to run the early weeks of the game, taking out Gerry Richardson, and saving Wesly in a narrow 7-6 vote. The next week Kara voted out José Hernandaz, deeming him as a sneaky player; however, Nick Murphy was instead evicted. In Week 3 Kara found herself in danger yet again once Caleb Hudaon won HOH and was put on the block next to José. During the POV it was Terry and her as the final two, and after nearly 11 hours dancing, Kara won the POV and was able to save herself. Kara evicted José on the block again, which was also in the minority yet again. Kara also noticed during Week 3 that Pamela and Candi Jonstan were becoming closer than ever. She expressed that concern to Terry, who brushed it off. On Week 4, Candi was put on the block next to Terry. Kara thought this was perfect as Pamela had to pick her alliance, or Candi. Once Pamela won the POV, Kara told her to save Terry, which she did, but Pamela was hurt by this, fracturing their relationship. Jasmine Harrison replaced Terry with Susie Robinson. Kara thought this was perfect and needed Candi out so Pamela relies on The Four Corners.

Kara had Johnny Ross and Jason McCurdy vote out Candi, and just needed Terry and Wesly. She was only able to get Wesly vote out Candi, resulting in Susie's eviction in a 6-4 vote. If Terry voted Candi, the vote would've tied, resulting in Jasmine evicting Candi in a tie vote. Terry told Pamela about the plan to flip the vote and evict Candi, resulting in the last straw between their relationship. Dorothy Dawson won the following HOH and nominated Pamela and Courtney Diaz. Wesly won the POV and saved Pamela. Johnny became the replacement nominee. Once again, Kara and Pamela disputed over who should leave, Kara wanting Courtney out. The Four Corners sided with Pamela, Johnny left in a 6-3 vote with Jasmine and Kara saving Johnny with Candi throwing a hinky vote to evict Courtney. Jason won the HOH competition Week 6 and set his eyes on Jasmine as a target. Jasmine was able to save herself with the POV, and Jason nominated Kara in her place. Kara tried her hardest to stay, and was ultimately evicted in a vote of 5-3, getting the votes of Candi, Terry, and Dorothy. Kara became the first member of the jury. In the Jury House, Kara was an avid supporter of Pamela and the game she was playing. She voted Pamela to win the game.

## Biography

### *Big Brother 1 (US)*

**Age:** 33

**Hometown:** Boston, Massachusetts

**Occupation:** Teacher

## Post Big Brother

* Kara announced that she is dating Jayvon Harland, a bar tender, in December of 2019.
	+ Kara got engaged with Jayvon in some time in February of 2021.
	+ Kara got married on April 25th, 2021.
	+ In February of 2022, Kara announced that she was 18 weeks pregnant with her first child.
		- On July 31st, 2022, Kara gave birth to her daughter, Kassidy Smith-Harland.
* Kara has been the host of the "Jury Roundtable" discussion that takes place during the final episodes of the show since *Big Brother 2 (US)*.

## Trivia

* Kara is the first houseguest to ever be vetoed.
* Kara is the first houseguest to ever veto oneself.
* Kara is the first houseguest to finish in 11th place.
* Kara is the first houseguest to be inducted as a member of The Jury in the history of *Big Brother*.