When Eddie was 11, he lost his left leg to cancer. He was active in sports, especially wheelchair basketball. Before entering the house, Eddie had a girlfriend named Monica. While in the house, he was noted for his romantic relationship with Jamie, though he later claimed to have romantic feelings for Brittany. Eddie often clashed with HouseGuests such as Jordan and William, and frequently nominated Curtis for banishment. Eddie caused controversy among viewers when he made several comments perceived as racist. He was marked for banishment four times, and received a total of 17 nominations. On Day 88, it was revealed that Eddie had received 59% of the public vote, making him the winner of the series.