Big Brother 20: Live Eviction Show, HoH Blog Party - July 5

Ah, the first live eviction of the season! Will it be Steve or Sam? Will Sam have to use her power? And, what the heck are the real details on that dang power?

As the show airs here, I'll be live-blogging it -- refresh the page to get the latest news! As always, the real party is in the comments area. Please feel free to join in on the discussion!

What's a party without a pool? Here's where we stand going into tonight's show:

Steve Arienta - Ginnyjulie, Sally, uncartie, Karen in California
Sam Bledsoe - Shayne McCaslin, HowSad, tbc, Sharon C
Haleigh Broucher - Brian, Sharon S, Monty924, Buzzmaam
Kaycee Clark - Sharon N, Skyriverblue, Indiana Jane, Jenna G
Tyler Crispen - SueGee, Glenn Allen, Jessica Underwood-James, JennasMom
Bayleigh Dayton - Ayana, Margo, Krysta Gibson, KelseyNY
Kaitlyn Herman - Chantel, Michelle Carpintero, Donna in Alabama, Auntie Leigh
Winston Hines - Petals, David, Nickelpeed, Bizaro22
Angie Rockstar Lantry - Merilee, Babs, Jean in Tampa, Chauncey
JC Monduix - Brenda, Delee, T-Town Chick, Willie J
Brett Robinson - Judi Sweeney, Lovelakexo, Ed in Ohio, JonMD1267
Angela Rummans - Janice, Chacha, QuixoticElf, Tilda
Scottie Salton - Lili, Chrob61, JO C, DonnaNY
Faysal Fessy Shafaat - Caela, Marthalight, Cheryl in NC, Marina Tatum
Rachel Swindler - PDX Granny, Jackie, CherryPie, Dr_Celine
Chris Swaggy C Williams - Jennifer, MikesGirl, Nora, CRC, ChickMc

Hamster watchers ready?

Oooh ... Julie Chen is showing shoulders! Let's sit through the recap of previous episodes. Julie tells us that Sam wins the chance to come back if she wins a live challenge (if she's the one voted out).

We're into a house divided segment, along with a scramble for votes. Steve thinks his group is solid. Seven votes are needed. Of course, Tyler can't vote unless it's a tie. 

Aw, Kaitlyn and Fessy have so much in common! (Weirdness?)

Poor SamBot is still clambering about. Thankfully, if she remains tonight, that will be all over. Poor JC will be bereft without SamBot. Meanwhile, Haleigh and Fessy are falling for each other, but each is scared to act on it. For now, anyway. Kaitlyn is a bit disturbed by their "friendship."

Rachel and Kaycee are wondering why Steve hasn't even talked to them about the vote -- it bothers them that he feels so secure.

Level 6 needs one more vote to get to the magic number of seven. They want to work on Kaitlyn. 

Fessy is in infatuation while Haleigh balks. But, from what she told us, she just might go with the feeling. Sure enough, canoodling starts. Kaitlyn is not a happy hamster about the situation. She cries to Tyler about it.

Hmm ... lost the audio when Julie teased about the HoH comp. It better be back after the commercials! 

Time for the live vote (with audio even!)
Steve -- Love to family, says nice things about Sam and all, would love to stay, no ill will if doesn't stay
Sam -- Love to family, loves all and robot, too. Each touched my heart. Doesn't want it to end. 

The votes to evict:
Scottie -- Sam
JC -- Steve
Swaggy -- Sam
Bayleigh -- Sam
Rachel -- Steve
Kaycee -- Steve
And we have a commercial break.
Fessy -- Sam
Haleigh -- Sam
Angela -- Steve
Brett -- Steve
Winston -- Steve
Kaitlyn -- STEVE
Rockstar -- Sam

Steve has seven votes and he's evicted! Fessy, Swags and Bayleigh are in shock.

In his talk with Julie he kept going on about how he loves them all. 
Gag. 

Finally ... the HoH comp is starting. "Land a Job" -- Several sought after jobs, catapult a ball, hits building with the highest value wins. 

Scottie 40K
JC Missed buildings OUT
Brett OUT
Winston 12K OUT
Sam 50K -- Scott's out now
Kaycee 1K - OUT
Fessy OUT
Kaitlyn 80K - Sam is OUT
Angela OUT
Bayleigh OUT
Swaggy OUT
Rockstar OUT
Haleigh OUT
Rachel OUT

KAITLYN is the new HoH.
Amazing.
She'll probably have a nervous breakdown as HOH and will need a life coach to guide her.

My apologies to Ginnyjulie, Sally, uncartie, Karen in California -- you have been evicted from the pool. (But you can still hang out!)