Joey Van Pelt was a houseguest on Big Brother 16. In the first week, Joey tried to form an all female alliance, stating that it has never happened before in Big Brother history. However, when word spread back to the Bomb Squad alliance, she became the new target. Joey was eventually backdoored and evicted by a unanimous 13-0 vote, placing 16th. During her short time on Big Brother, she made a connection with America and is considered one of the most liked first evictees. However, she is also considered one of the worst players due to openly telling fellow houseguest Devin Shepherd about her plan for the women's alliance. She also saw some backlash when in a casting interview, she thought Big Brother aired on cable.
•Joey has a YouTube channel called MakeupMonster.
•She is the first person to be on Team America.
•Joey holds the record for most votes received in one eviction ceremony with 13.
•Joey is tied with Amy Crews and Danielle Lickey with most votes against a female houseguest, with 13.
•Joey is the second person to never be a have throughout his or her weeks in the house (the first is Cassi Colvin from Big Brother 13 and later followed by Jozea Flores from Big Brother 18).
•Joey is the second person to be part of the season's twist and be evicted first, the first being Annie Whittington.
•Joey is one of three houseguests in Big Brother 16, the others being Derrick Levasseur and Devin Shepherd, to have never competed in a Battle of the Block competition.
•She is the only female to have accomplished this feat.