Lots of drama in the big brother house this weekend and it's only week one. I can only imagine how intense things will be on down the road. Here's some of the highlights heading into the POV ceremony which was held today: (results at the end of post)
Not too long after the POV competition, Lydia worked her magic with Jessie and Natalie and it had them thinking of alternative ideas for who to get rid of this week.
The 'athelete clique' is not cliquin'. Russell and Jeff had words Saturday morning--basically, Russell and Natalie feel Jeff hasn't been an 'all in' part of the group and they've done all the dirty work (or hard work like win comps)--yet at the same time they say it was his idea who to put on the block. Russell feels Jeff didn't pull his weight in the veto competition. Strong words exchange between the two.
Natalie and Jeff also exchange heated words, more of the same about him not pulling his weight basically. Jeff does not get along with any of the people in his clique. (except sometimes Jessie) Bottom line: Russell and Natalie see Jeff as weak.
After talking to Lydia, Jessie and Natalie decide they'd rather get rid of Braden this week because he's someone who needs to be backdoored .....can win competitions and they expect he would win the POV if nominated.
Jessie and Natalie discuss their idea with Russell and see if he's willing to take Lydia off the block to be replaced with Braden. He is.
Jeff---addressed several of the houseguests (mostly his own clique) about how he's doing his part. Jeff has a very short temper the past couple of days.
Where do people stand right now?
Jeff and Jordan----growing closer, wondering why Lydia's mood changed; wonder what kind of deal she's made with Jessie/Natalie. Other houseguests are watching them..wondering how close they are.
Chima---tried to work Jessie and Russell some to get her off the block instead of Lydia but doing well at not causing attention to herself.
Laura---trying to fit in and not really finding a spot. Most likely that'll work for her though considering this group at the moment.
Michele---being quiet/staying out of the way except she was bit Casey's head off for asking her about her job so much. Then she apologized. She said he acts like the detective in the group.
Natalie----sticks to Jessie like glue but will she once he's not HOH? Still a bit overwhelming to watch her....she likes to be in control.
Casey---trying to find his place, getting on some's nerves.
Kevin----just playing it cool for now.
Lydia---very emotional. Says she doesn't cry much but has several times since being on the block. She wears her emotions on her sleeve, however, for now it's worked for her.
Russell---since he won POV, he seems to think he's the man. Nothing much more to say about him.
Ronnie---where to start. Ronnie does not stop playing this game--ever. He is always in someone's ear. For example, he had the idea to cause a tie breaker between Lydia and Chima for the 'first tie breaker ever in week one of big brother'----then when he heard of the Braden replacement plan, he immediately came up with the idea to rally everyone to keep Braden and evict Chima. (without Jessie, Natalie, Russell knowing) Mindya.....he did this way before the POV Ceremony.
Jessie----just being HOH; nothing to do now that the nominations and POV replacement has been done.
Braden.......see below:
POV Ceremony Results:
Lydia was taken off the block. Braden is the replacement.
While today, plans are to evict Braden, these houseguests change their mind before I can even post their original thought........there's no doubt it'll go back and forth all week until live eviction night with Ronnie leading the charge. (see above Ronnie's status)
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Not too long after the POV competition, Lydia worked her magic with Jessie and Natalie and it had them thinking of alternative ideas for who to get rid of this week.
The 'athelete clique' is not cliquin'. Russell and Jeff had words Saturday morning--basically, Russell and Natalie feel Jeff hasn't been an 'all in' part of the group and they've done all the dirty work (or hard work like win comps)--yet at the same time they say it was his idea who to put on the block. Russell feels Jeff didn't pull his weight in the veto competition. Strong words exchange between the two.
Natalie and Jeff also exchange heated words, more of the same about him not pulling his weight basically. Jeff does not get along with any of the people in his clique. (except sometimes Jessie) Bottom line: Russell and Natalie see Jeff as weak.
After talking to Lydia, Jessie and Natalie decide they'd rather get rid of Braden this week because he's someone who needs to be backdoored .....can win competitions and they expect he would win the POV if nominated.
Jessie and Natalie discuss their idea with Russell and see if he's willing to take Lydia off the block to be replaced with Braden. He is.
Jeff---addressed several of the houseguests (mostly his own clique) about how he's doing his part. Jeff has a very short temper the past couple of days.
Where do people stand right now?
Jeff and Jordan----growing closer, wondering why Lydia's mood changed; wonder what kind of deal she's made with Jessie/Natalie. Other houseguests are watching them..wondering how close they are.
Chima---tried to work Jessie and Russell some to get her off the block instead of Lydia but doing well at not causing attention to herself.
Laura---trying to fit in and not really finding a spot. Most likely that'll work for her though considering this group at the moment.
Michele---being quiet/staying out of the way except she was bit Casey's head off for asking her about her job so much. Then she apologized. She said he acts like the detective in the group.
Natalie----sticks to Jessie like glue but will she once he's not HOH? Still a bit overwhelming to watch her....she likes to be in control.
Casey---trying to find his place, getting on some's nerves.
Kevin----just playing it cool for now.
Lydia---very emotional. Says she doesn't cry much but has several times since being on the block. She wears her emotions on her sleeve, however, for now it's worked for her.
Russell---since he won POV, he seems to think he's the man. Nothing much more to say about him.
Ronnie---where to start. Ronnie does not stop playing this game--ever. He is always in someone's ear. For example, he had the idea to cause a tie breaker between Lydia and Chima for the 'first tie breaker ever in week one of big brother'----then when he heard of the Braden replacement plan, he immediately came up with the idea to rally everyone to keep Braden and evict Chima. (without Jessie, Natalie, Russell knowing) Mindya.....he did this way before the POV Ceremony.
Jessie----just being HOH; nothing to do now that the nominations and POV replacement has been done.
Braden.......see below:
POV Ceremony Results:
Lydia was taken off the block. Braden is the replacement.
While today, plans are to evict Braden, these houseguests change their mind before I can even post their original thought........there's no doubt it'll go back and forth all week until live eviction night with Ronnie leading the charge. (see above Ronnie's status)
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I was a top finalist for BB11. I don't watch television. After all too many friends telling me the house is filled with a bunch of duds, I'm contemplating watching the 1st episode to see my would-be roomies. (I think my friends are stupidly trying to make me feel better...even though I'm now ecstatic I didn't go into the BB house). Since you guys are actual fans of the show, can you tell me if it's worth the watch? I took a quick look at HG photos/bios. Difficult to say for certain from the headshots, but from the people I remember through the casting process @ CBS, I think I'm the only 1 (out of 4 LA finalists) they nixed :) Tattoo Girl and MMA Guy were definitely 2. I think Neuroscientist Chica might have been the last one, but she looks a bit different. I debated publically posting my article on the hilarious casting process, but here it is - http://literarygk.blogspot.com/2009/06/you-know-what-f-you-back-cbs-i-didnt.html
Since I glazed over about 15-25% of the 100+ pages in disclosures I signed, I hope CBS doesn't/can't sue me.