(S11E15) On Sunday we saw Lydia and Russell nominated for eviction from the Big Brother 11 house. I'm a bit torn between the two. You see, if Lydia goes, great looks like this one above will be over. She's all but summoning the ghost of a twisted tattooed Lucille Ball. Lydia has intriguing good looks, but she's also a chameleon running the gamut in appearance from Betty Boop to punk rocker. She's not my favorite hamster in the house, but I enjoy seeing what look she'll come up with next. On the other hand, Russell never does much with either his hair or his make-up.
If it were a normal week in the house -- not that there is such a thing as "normal" in there -- it would be the two noms and only the possibility of the power of veto winner possibly saving one. This week the hamsters have the power of coup d'etat thrown in the mix. Or, as they call it, the wizard power. The houseguests know less about the secret power than we do at this point. But they're pretty sure it can change the nominations. And, they have no clue who holds the power. We know that would be Jeff.
Jessie has gone outright paranoid, believing a unicorn will come on Thursday to oust him from the house. A unicorn? The guy's pinheaded mind must be working overtime on that one! Pushing Jessie to the edge even more was Russell's betrayal by picking Jeff to play for the power of veto. Due to even more increased tension in the house, everyone's just a bit touchy. Well, Jordan not so much. She pretty much sits and gapes in amazement when the brouhahas go down.
As Russell goes around trying to mend fences, he's actually throwing more fuel on the fires. The man just can't handle the lying (which he should expect) in the house when it comes to going against his own game. I really can't figure out what's going on with Michele. She's being like a non-pompous butt Ronnie. She's telling stupid lies and now runs to her girls, Chima and Natalie. I don't think Chima and Natalie want her for anything more than a number. Russell might be right. She might be a nutcase. But it puts him in a bad light to bully her.
Then there's the Russell/Chima hate-fest. She was coming onto him when he was head of household, but now they're mortal enemies. Despite a size difference, I'd almost say Chima could beat him if it became physical. Russell isn't doing himself any favors by constantly clashing with her.
Chima's not boding too well for herself calling him names like "terrorist." Yes, she has a point about the bullying. However, that word has taken on a more specific meaning in recent years and the live feeds have shown that she's not just meaning "bully terrorizing the house." That's where Russell's responses of "racist" came from. You gotta love the editing on the show!
The power of veto comp itself was a bit off the wall. They've been pushing the school theme all season and now they're suddenly in a barnyard working eggs up a chicken wire fence. Um ... okay. The chicken suits and Wicked Witch of the East socks were amusing. I also had to laugh as pit bull Natalie couldn't cope with the comp at all.
Kevin won! How great for his best buddy Lydia! Not only was everyone telling her that she's safe and Russell's the target, but her cuddle bear won the veto! Surely he'll save her! Happy dances and warm sunshine rays all around! Then it all comes crashing to the ground. Kevin, thinking of his own numbers in the game, decides that Lydia is safe without the use of the veto. He bows to the female bully in her own way, Chima. So, it remains Russell and Lydia on the block. Uh-oh.
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BIG BROTHER 10 Libra, a 32-year-old human resources representative from Spring, Texas, was the fifth Houseguest evicted from the house by a unanimous vote of 6 to 0. She will be the first Houseguest to be sequestered in the jury house until the final episode on Tuesday, September 16th. Airs Thursday, August 14, 2008.
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BIG BROTHER 10 Libra, a 32-year-old human resources representative from Spring, Texas, was the fifth Houseguest evicted from the house by a unanimous vote of 6 to 0. She will be the first Houseguest to be sequestered in the jury house until the final episode on Tuesday, September 16th. Airs Thursday, August 14, 2008.
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BIG BROTHER 10 Brian Hart, the first Houseguest evicted from the House, returned to host the "Luxury Competition" pitting current Houseguests against Houseguests from each of the past nine seasons. Airs Sunday, August 10, 2008.
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BIG BROTHER 10 Brian Hart, the first Houseguest evicted from the House, returned to host the "Luxury Competition" pitting acurrent Houseguests against Houseguests from each of the past nine seasons. Airs Sunday, August 10, 2008.
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BIG BROTHER 10 Brian Hart (center, pink ruffled shirt), the first Houseguest evicted from the House, returned to host the "Luxury Competition" pitting current Houseguests against Houseguests from each of the past nine seasons. From left: Jun (Season 4), Bunky (Season 2), Jace (Season 5), Amy (Season 3), Mike Boogie (Season 7), Junelle (Season 6), Brian, Matt (Season 9), Chicken George (Season 1) and Jen (Season 8). Airs Sunday, August 10, 2008.
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BIG BROTHER 10 Brian Hart (center, pink ruffled shirt), the first Houseguest evicted from the House, returned to host the "Luxury Competition" pitting current Houseguests against Houseguests from each of the past nine seasons. From left: Jace (Season 5), Amy (Season 3), Jen (Season 8), Chicken George (Season 1), Brian, Junelle (Season 6), Jun (Season 4), Mike Boogie (Season 7), and seated, Matt (Season 9) with Bunky (Season 2). Airs Sunday, August 10, 2008.
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BIG BROTHER 10 When America's Player Dan cast his vote which broke the evenly divided household, Jessie, a 22-year-old professional body builder from Rudd, Iowa, was evicted from the house by a vote of 4 to 3. Airs Thursday, August 7, 2008.
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BIG BROTHER 10 Houseguests prepare for the "In the Garden of Veto, Baby!" Power of Veto Competition during last nightÕs. Airs Wednesday, July 29, 2008.
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BIG BROTHER 10 Houseguests prepare for the "In the Garden of Veto, Baby!" Power of Veto Competition during last nightÕs. Pictured here: Memphis. Airs Wednesday, July 29, 2008.
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8-12-2009 @ 10:56AM
WHOA said...
What the!? I could NOT believe that Kevin ran willingly to Chima to kiss her behind and diss Lydia! Afraid of making enemies?? We now know he needs to get out that he's willing to through anyone and everyone under the bus. It doesn't make him a threat he's still too afraid to play the game!To timid to go against the power. Say what you want about Chima and Russell they are in each other's faces -knowing exactly how to get reactions and I know Russell will be around for a while longer. I used to want Chima out- but Now I want her lap dogs out first. Kevin, Jesse, Natalie and Michelle. Put two of them up on the block and there isn't enough votes to save thier group's majority.
I hope Jeff uses the Coup power and puts up Natalie and Kevin, Jesse's a ringer he'll hang on for ear life, CBS will make sure of that. Other than that, get Michelle out, I personally wouldn't want a neurosurgeon with a "bad Memory" operating on me!
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8-12-2009 @ 12:34PM
Dianna said...
I agree with you. I cannot stand that Chima, I want her gone.
8-12-2009 @ 11:34AM
WildBill said...
Hey, Mr. C, I see your point! Right on! Russell was HOH and now he should be going home. He played for the POV and lost. He even said so himself. He even still believes it! Jeff also played for the HOH and POV and lost both. But he gets to pick who he wants to evict! WTF? Right on WHOA! Michele's a be-yatch! Ronnie was right about her. Russell said that too! Jackie sort of said it too! Damn! You guys are good.
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8-12-2009 @ 12:32PM
Mike said...
I don't understand people's problem with Michelle. The fact is, she and Russell were trying to be in a secret working alliance. The first time she tells him something, which was true, ie that Chima wanted Russell gone, he runs back to the rest of the house. At that point, Michelle cut him loose... Wouldn't you? Their alliance was supposed to be secret, but it's not exactly secret when he goes and confronts people based on the discussions with her, and calls her out as the one who told him...... I'd have lied and tried to push it back on him, too.
What has she done that isn't logical?
Also, Kevin isn't a rat for not using the power. Lydia is stupid. Each and every time she's been on the block and has obviously been safe, she's still a pissy little pouty hag. If these nominations stay, she is safe. Why should Kevin ruin his game because Lydia pissed a bunch of people off by trying to force herself on Jessie?
Kevin would've used it on her if he thought she was in danger. She isn't in danger one way or the other. She's just being a drama bitch. As usual.
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8-12-2009 @ 12:34PM
jaggok said...
Kevin only has Lydia in the house. If Lydia was to be voted out this week, Kevin would have no one. Team Chima does not include him in their decisions, so why should he be loyal to them.
Jeff is going to put up Jessie and Natalie. Hopefully the people will vote out Jessie. I think Russell, Chima, Michelle and Jordan will vote Jessie out with Kevin and Lydia voting out Natalie.
The only thing about Jeff using this power, he then becomes a target.
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8-12-2009 @ 3:00PM
Mike said...
Yes, Lydia is all Kevin has as an alliance. However, Kevin doesn't have a target on him as of now from her enemies. Why put a target on himself that he doesn't currently have?
No, Chima and that group aren't consulting him... even more reason not to piss them off for no reason.
You folks wanting Kevin to use the veto are just Lydia whores and don't really care about Kevin's game....... Just like his pal Lydia doesn't. She feels betrayed... How does he feel? He knows she's safe, but she wants him to ruin his game so she can feel better for a few days.
Who is really the selfish one between Lydia and Kevin? All Kevin is doing is trying to protect both of them... All Lydia is doing is trying to save herself and make herself feel better..... Even though they're in this position because she's a stupid skank. Period.
So, go ahead and be like Lydia and wish that Kevin ruined his game by executing a veto that wouldn't have changed a thing.... other than putting a target on Kevin that isn't already there.
8-12-2009 @ 1:28PM
Debbie said...
Lydia was and should have been hurt by Kevin, who was unwilling to put friendship over the need to save his own ass. Chima and Michelle both need to be evicted soon, to bad the wizard power doesn't allow for the HOH to be included as a replacement nomination as well. I feel bad for Jesse, NOT, he soon be sharing a house with his evil twin. Russell's the type of guy you want with you till the end (use him, allow him to yell at evey one and never ever will he win the cash).
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8-12-2009 @ 1:40PM
Mario said...
At this point it seems like Jeff is set on using the power.. Last night him, Michele, and Jordan had an interesting conversation.. Jeff told them he would rather keep Russell over Lydia.. Michele and Jordan seemed reluctant at first, but Jordan seemed to end up agreeing with Jeff, and Michele was getting there as well.. They all also agree that with Jessie gone, everything would be so much easier for them.. From their conversation they made it sound that if they could get Jessie out this week and keep Russell they would do it.. Of course Jeff couldn't just come out and say that, but that was the impression I got it from it at least.. If Jeff knows for sure Jordan and Michele would vote out Jessie, there is no reason at all why not to put up Jessie and Natalie, since only one more vote would be needed, and Russell would likely vote Jessie out..
Jessie also said he wants to call out Russell on telling him to make sure Jeff went up next to him.. Jeff already knows this, so I don't know how much of an effect it would have on his decision..
Unless something huge happens in the next two days, where Russell does something stupid which makes Jeff not trust him, I would be disappointed if Jeff doesn't use the power.. Of course if he doesn't use it, and goes out and wins HoH then it might be all good..
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8-12-2009 @ 3:07PM
MrTNT said...
Of course, Jeff and Russell want Jessie out. He's the only one with any chance of competing against them in any competition that involves athletic ability. With him gone they can dominate the physical events. Their plan is to control the game as HOHs and carry Jordan into the final 3. With Jessie out, they can evict Michele or Chima next week, the other the week after that, and then get rid of Natalie. Russell sold Jeff on this last night. This is very similar to the plan used by Dan and Memphis that resulted in Dan winning and Memphis being second.
8-12-2009 @ 4:54PM
Nick said...
I really want Jessie to go home this week, but I think I am still carrying over some dislike from last season. My friends who didnt watch last season dont seem to hate him so much, but I just cant get past how he acted last season. I still think it would be a smart move to take him out now, because then Natalie will go crazy. All she will have is Chima, and thats definitely not who you want to be counting on in this game.
Kevin was smart in not using the veto, and I hope he was able to talk to Lydia and make her see that she has the votes to stay even if the nominations remain the same. I wonder if some people might think he has the wizard power though and is just waiting to use it thursday, therefore not using the veto. He seems to be one of the main people suspected of having it.
Jeff may place a target on his back by putting up Jessie and Natalie, but Natalie doesnt win anything and Chima cant compete for HOH this week, so there really isnt that much risk involved right away. Michele is kind of the wildcard, but I think her main goal would be to get Russell out if she won HOH this week. Lydia would be so thankful that someone finally took her off the block that she wouldnt turn on Jeff anytime soon, and it really wouldnt have an impact on Kevin.
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