Wednesday, July 26, 2023

BB25: Big Brother: 25th Anniversary Celebration Television Special

 

Good evening! Welcome to the first BB25 related post of the season! True, the show doesn't start until next Wednesday, but this special is on CBS tonight - 9pm ET/PT. No, it's not live. Nor will we get any cast announcements out of it. We will get memorable moments of past seasons, updates on some of the previous hamsters and some teases about the upcoming season.

I will not be continuously updating this entry unless I want to make an observation ... or perhaps many observations. I will let y'all know what is said or shown about the new season. 

A few folks have already inquired about the blog pool. Yes, there will be a pool and once again we have the Esteemed Lifeguard SueGee on duty! I will make a separate sign-up post for it by Friday. Any entries will have to be made on the sign-up post itself, not on any other posts. 

On with the show we will go ...

They say they will be looking back at fan favorites and happenings. Julie Chen said she didn't think it would last past Season One. Over 300 hamsters have been on the show.

Julie Chen-Moonves is looking very good on this!

We get some of the most shocking moments and biggest blow-ups. Of course, they mention Rachel and the infamous Keesha birthday. Anybody want cake? Rockstar's daughter's birthday. Jordan taking on Russell. Kyland's eviction. Ohh ... Shannon rinsing Hardy's toothbrush in the toilet. Ah, Season Two and letting them know about 9/11. Otherwise, that was one of my favorite seasons.

Into the twists we go. Project DNA. I liked Nakomis, Cowboy not so much. Season 6 and in with someone they know. Season Six was my absolute favorite. Twists after twists.

Now talking live feeds. They were surprised we were so intent on watching!

So far commenting on the series we have had Janelle, Rachel, Danielle Reyes, Frankie, The Hitmen (Derrick and Cody) and a few others. Kaysar is looking good. Azah (OK) and Derek F. (Ew!). Brendon V. looks older. Jeff and Jordan.

Let's talk about the house itself. I miss the old entrance. The old FOH (Front of House) cam! Ants every season!

Let's talk comps ... OTEV, BB Comics, egg transfers. I miss the food comps -- I wish they would return. Danielle Reyes wants them back, too! Slop talk and the Have Not rooms are next on the agenda.

ChenBot and Julie's hosting as well as how some hamsters changed the game is promised after the break. Since Danielle Reyes commented, I bet it will be about her diary sessions being shown to others costing her the game will be a topic.

Evel Dick and his antics. I actually called his win and no one believed me. Dan Gheesling and his gameplay. Will Kirby in Season Two ... my absolute favorite player. The Hitmen and Derrick winning. Quack Pack and Cookout alliances. Taylor's win. Ah, to Danielle Reyes. She was robbed! Jury members were sequestered after her loss. Janelle is the best player who never won, yep! Kaysar's eviction and return and into that hard long long comp.

To Julie Chen-Moonves news. She was the second choice to host. Yet it is indeed hard to imagine the show without her. She didn't want to take the job -- she wanted to be on shows like 60 Minutes. She was roughly threatened to take it and is grateful today. The ratings and show success came about with live feeds. The change about America voting out the hamsters. ChenBot and "But, first..." Next up was the celebrity interest in the show.

Onto showmances and romances. Not my favorite thing about the show. I get irked when subjected to soft porn on the live feeds. I do enjoy the fun couples. Brenchel. Um, no thank you. TAR winners Derek/Claire and Cody/Jessica. Longest marriage -- Jeff and Jordan.

Argh. ZingBot is after the commercial. I like that as much as I like soft porn showmances ... not at all. I refuse to comment on that segment. 

After ZingBot, it was to the "zings" from the hamsters themselves. Froot Loop Dingus and Zach!

We get a sneak peek at the house next. Supposedly a clue to the theme. Some old familiar faces ... hmm. I missed the clue, I guess. I saw a pool table.

Thanks for coming by!

97 comments:

monty924 said...

Hello Jackie and all who follow..........

Petals said...

~*~*~*~*~* SPLASH ~*~*~*~**~


Hi Jackie! Thank you for hosting the coolest party!
I have brought my usual - a case of cool STELLA

Petals said...

Mendy!

monty924 said...

Hey Petals... Thanks for the STELLA

Watching from Paramount+ since DirectTV is feuding with my local affiliate. FIrst time I've had to do that but thankful it's available.

JonMD1267 said...

Helllllooooo Jackie!!! Mmmmmooooontttyyyyy lol Petals!!!

monty924 said...

Here WE Gooooooooooo

monty924 said...

Jooooonnnnnnnnnnn

Petals said...

My best boyfriend will be on the show tonight - kkkkkkaaaayySARRR

monty924 said...

Danielle looks gorgeous

Michelle said...

Hi Jackie, Monty and all…..
I’m looking forward to a new season with all new players.

JonMD1267 said...

I know I was like at first who is that and bam it’s Danielle lol

Petals said...

Do you guys realize that we've been together for over 2 decades?? xoxo

monty924 said...

It's been a great ride, Petals ♥♥♥

JonMD1267 said...

I’m olds so very very olds lol I my gosh I love Rachel lol that was so legendary that birthday lol

Petals said...

Janey is soooo pretty

Petals said...

KAY BABY

monty924 said...

Kaysarrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

JonMD1267 said...

Cappy lol

Petals said...

omg Cappy, HAHAHAAA

JonMD1267 said...

That was crazy when he did that I didn’t care care for him but that was a moment him winning lol

Petals said...

Monty - it has been the BEST ride! With the best people. xoxox

JonMD1267 said...

Why we have to make a big man cry BB

JonMD1267 said...

Nakomis was a good player didn’t she if not mistaken coke uo with the back door

monty924 said...

They should have let Eric come back for the last All-Stars (2020). He never had a chance to play his own game.

JonMD1267 said...

Come up sorry

Petals said...

Makes me want to go watch every season again!

Petals said...

Is Joe here???

monty924 said...

I hated DireFest

monty924 said...

Yes, Jom. THey called it the "Six Finger Plan"

Petals said...

Joe !! get in here

Petals said...

omgosh - direfest.

jo C said...

hey everybody

Petals said...

Hey JoC
Have a STELLA...

jo C said...

sorry im late * jumping into the pool*

JonMD1267 said...

Jo C !!

Petals said...

Michelle - It won't be all new players...they are bringing back some people. Not good ones.

jo C said...

ty petals love one LOL

monty924 said...

Hi Michelle and jo C

Petals said...

hey Jon!

jo C said...

Jon my brother from anoher mother how r u doing?

Jackie S. said...

Petals - CBS has announced it would be an all new cast. Returning players will only be guest hosts for comps and such.

Michelle said...

There really have been some good twists over the past 25 years and a few duds. I wonder what they have planned for this year.

JonMD1267 said...

Lol ikea I swear I just said that at same time lol

Petals said...

Derrick & Cody - love them

Petals said...

Jackie - WHEW!!!!!

JonMD1267 said...

Lol

JonMD1267 said...

Love they giving shout out to the ants

Petals said...

Taylor is soooo beautiful.

jo C said...

ikr the house guests that NEVER get evicted LOL

Michelle said...

I love the BB comics too

JonMD1267 said...

The long haired dude with the twins what was his name lol

Joe in NY said...

Hi folks.

Not really watching, but wanted to say "hey"

Hey


Hi Petals.

Hi Jackie, Monty

jo C said...

about time to show Evel Dick

Petals said...

what do you all think about the blending of The MTV Challenge, TAR & BB?

monty924 said...

Hi Joe

JonMD1267 said...

That was so awesome lol

Petals said...

Hi Hon

Petals said...

Loved the Cookout

jo C said...

so did I

Petals said...

Not only did Taylor win, but she was sooooo bullied! I loved it when Taylor won!

JonMD1267 said...

I loved Danielle lol

Petals said...

QUEEENNNNN JANEY

JonMD1267 said...

When he let go that damn fn button lol

Petals said...

I dont see Jessica or Cody in this ...

I love them. I guess they opted out?

monty924 said...

The Pressure Cooker was the single BEST competition of the show

Jackie S. said...

Jon - Austin. Sorry, just saw that. I did not like him or the twins!

Jackie S. said...

BTW - I don't watch The Challenge and won't be posting on it.

JonMD1267 said...

Jackie thank you lol I think he is like some wanna be wrestler or last I recall lol

monty924 said...

I didn't care for Austin but I had Liz in the pool that season. Closest I've come to winning other than my Celeb 2 win with Tamar, LOL

JonMD1267 said...

I never knew that that’s funny about Julie being second choice lol

jo C said...

im glad julie embarced her name LOL

JonMD1267 said...

I love the JCM lol

JonMD1267 said...

That’s funny lol

Petals said...

JoC - Agree

JonMD1267 said...

You Got Got lol I still say that now and then lol

monty924 said...

Love Jeff and Jordan's new podcast - TOGETHERMESS (not a typo)

Petals said...

PS - since they aren't gonna show it: Jessica & Cody are still happily married.

Michelle said...

Tonight’s show had been fun. So many things I had forgotten about.

monty924 said...

The fight on Keesha's birthday was the best ever, LOL

Michelle said...

Eight couples, that’s fabulous!!i

JonMD1267 said...

I’ll say again I know she was not everyone’s cup of tea but I love Rachel lol

jo C said...

i loved rachel too

JonMD1267 said...

Loved them Jeff and Jordan as well!!!

Petals said...

MUST SLEEP.
see you guys next week.
xoxox

JonMD1267 said...

Awwww

monty924 said...

I didn't like S12 Rachel but grew to like her on S13

JonMD1267 said...

Oh my gosh I feel like an azzzzz I hope everyone has been doing as good as they can be since last time was around I do genuinely think about you guys throughout year and hope everyone is safe and happy as they can be and always look forward to these times every year!!!

monty924 said...

Brit had the best DRs

JonMD1267 said...

They really need to do a Jury house few episodes

jo C said...

Ill see yall in a week GN

Michelle said...

Thanks Jackie. Good Night all, til we meet at Jackie’s for the move in show. Cameos!! Good thing we got Jackie to spot those.

monty924 said...

Can't wait... I'll have to miss the premiere next week though. I'll be at the State Fair.

JonMD1267 said...

Alright my fellow BB crew y’all have great rest of the week and see you all next Wednesday!!!! Stay cool and safe!!!

JonMD1267 said...

Thanks Jackie!!!

Jackie S. said...

I missed the cameos unless it was those commenting during the show. Hmm.

Thank you all for coming by! Don't forget to stop by over the weekend looking for the blog pool sign-up post!

monty924 said...

Thanks Jackie!!!

Anonymous said...

Jackie, I think the cameos are going to be part of next week's season premier show.