BB23: Season Finale Blog Party

The Final Three,
no group goodbye to the live feeds!

We're finally here at the season finale! Woot! Woot! Tonight they will air the taped Part Two of the final HOH comp and Part Three will play out live on the show. The winner of Part One will compete in Part Three against the winner of Part Two.

Have I confused you yet? Xavier won the first part. That means that the second part will be Azah and Derek competing. Whichever one wins that will go up against Xavier in Part Three. The winner of Part Three chooses which one is evicted and which one goes to the final two with him or her.

Since this is a show post and the live feeds already know the winner of Part Two ... shhh! It's a NO SPOILER ZONE! Please don't comment on it until it airs on the show.

Lifeguard SueGee has our final three blog pool entrants in this update:

Azah Awasum - Dr Celine, Krysta Gibson, Nickelpeed, Rbennie

Derek Frazier - Glenn Allen, Jean from Tampa, Luckysmom, MikesGirl

Xavier Prather - Aya Marie, Donna NY, Ed in Ohio, Petals

JURY: Britini D'Angelo, Derek Xiao, Sarah Beth Steagall, Claire 

Rehfuss, Alyssa Lopez, Tiffany Mitchell, Hannah Chaddha, Kyland Young

I will be updating this entry as the show airs here on the East Coast. Refresh the page to get the latest happenings! As always, the real party is in the comments area -- please feel free to join in on the fun!

Resting through the Previously On ...

Julie is once again dressed in bright red, a rather simple but stately dress. We go right into HOH Part Two. Four of a Kind Slot Machine. Answer always four HG, climb up the giant slot machine wheels to turn them to match the faces on giant slot machine. Three questions. They do the comp individually.

1. First Wild Card Winners, 2. First four to survive eviction on the block, 3. First four to use veto

Derek is complaining about his knees and whining. 

Xavier reads off the times -- Azah 13.19 -- Derek 20.22

AZAH WINS THE SECOND PART OF THE FINAL HOH COMP!

Derek is whining again, still. Heh. Before commercial break Julie tells us someone should remind Derek that his loss puts his fate in the hands of his housemates.

Julie tells us it is not sitting well with Big D that Azah has a route to the end of the show. He tells us he carried her all through the season and is mad about Xavier/Azah cuddling. Azah tells us that Derek has hurt her feelings and doesn't respect her. He is being obnoxious to her. He tells her that he will lose next to her and won't kiss anyone's ass. Oh my.

He is now acting like it was all him "saving" her last week in the Kyland vote when she did know that came from Xavier. Heck, Kyland knew it came from Xavier. Azah tells us that she doesn't like the way he's talking to her and is reconsidering. Derek whines to Xavier, who would be the recipient of any reconsider. How dumb is that dude?

Xavier laughs to us and says Derek has done himself in.

Azah tells Derek that if she wins Part 3 she will take Xavier. He is reacting poorly and tells us again how he has carried her. @@

Jury members talking who will be next. They seem to think Azah. Claire thinks the smart move would be to take Xavier out. Kyland joins them. Tiffany guesses right that it was Derek voting but Xavier directing the move. They talk about the final three. Xavier is coming across as the best game play. Kyland mentions the thrown comps.

Azah flew under the radar. Britini speaks of her loyalty. Derek X says had friendships outside the Cookout. Claire wanted to see her make a big move. Derek -- keeps secret, Alyssa says good social, Derek says he has a cool first name. SB said he wasn't capable of winning comps. Tiffany says he couldn't but gives him credit for staying. Kyland wants the strongest player to win. Kyland thinks that Derek and Hannah were interchangeable. Ew!

Time for Part Three of the HOH comp! Booths, of course. Xavier, Azah. Houseguest Headliners. How well they know the others. Jury members, three statements about juror, decide which statement is false. Eight questions.

1. Xavier right

2. Both right

3. Both right

4. Both right

5. Both right

6. Both right

7. Both right

8. Both right

XAVIER WINS PART THREE!!!

Xavier has to choose between Derek and Azah ...

Derek -- My brother, bond, together

Azah -- Appreciate and respect game, thank you for starting the Cookout, will be okay with whatever you decide.

Xavier loves them both, evicts AZAH. It will be Derek versus Xavier in the final two.

Azah talks to Julie. She is sad. She knew she tripped up on the first question. Did all she could. She tells Julie she would have indeed taken Xavier to the final two had she won. He played the best game and would be a great representative for the first African American to win BB. Her eye makeup is bugging me. She is being Azah in the interview.

Jury interrogation time!

The jurors seem to hope it was Derek F evicted. Azah shows up. Julie tells them Xavier was the last HOH.

Kyland - Xavier, what most important factors first Black winner? Play strong game, didn't get personal, never disrespected, team game play, best game play.

Britini - Big D, decisions at the hands of others name two you made. He says he founded the Cookout, and strategized it.

Alyssa - X - biggest mistake. He says he got too close to his teammates and it really crushed him.

Hannah - D - You here for fame over game. He says he wanted to be on television, help mother, you all are sitting there because of me.

Derek X - X - Strategic game move you made we don't know. Kyland eviction and threw the HOH to Derek X.

SB - Derek - What did you specifically contribute? Always in ear and drop facts, made sure plans happened. (Xavier is laughing at Derek)

Azah - Derek - Why do you deserve more than Xavier? Because I put in the work, thought of all in Cookout, have a heart.

Xavier is trying his best to not crack up at Derek's answers.

Final pleas ...

Derek - Said a lot tonight, came in knowing what he was going to do, formed an alliance with the other Blacks, competitor, can't say anything bad about Xavier, he deserves it as much as me.

Xavier - Played team best, never waived from Cookout, lost and won when he needed to. Won 3 HOH and 3 vetoes. On block five times. Love you all amazing summer!

The voting commences. Britini, played best overall game. Derek X, voting for me and Travis, SB - beyond honored. Claire - loves being proved wrong, don't think she will get that tonight. Alyssa - BB Couch, Tiffany - best game. Hannah - not much of a hot thing. Kyland - more important things than money in life. Azah - love you guys!

The pre-jurors appear live on screens next.

Julie mentions the Cookout. Christian, greatest alliance in BB history, not playing for themselves, history can be made. Brent surprised by Tiffany no idea so much impact and influence, master plan. Kudos to her. Derek X never suspected he was getting played. Stole Travis's hoodie.

Secrets -- Hannah's master student, all the secrets revealed except Xavier's lawyer bit. Time for Derek F to reveal father was Joe Frazier. Xavier lawyer job now. Britini discusses her autism. Kyland's tense exit ... does he regret? He talks around it.

Julie tells them that they doubled the prize money for AFP to 50 grand.

Time to crown a winner ...

Britini - X

Derek X - X

SB - X

Claire - X

Alyssa - X

XAVIER WINS B23!!!

What happened to the social distancing as Julie mingles with them all?

Congratulations to BB23 Blog Pool Winners -- Aya Marie, Donna NY, Ed in Ohio, Petals!

Julie tells us the votes were unanimous for Xavier.

Derek X and Tiffany were top two for AFP -- TIFFANY WON IT!

Definitely with the exception of Derek F in the final two, a satisfying end. Xavier deserved the win and Tiffany deserved the AFP.

Thank you all for coming along for the ride!

BB23: Last Live Feeds of the Season! - Sept. 29

 

World Class Listener

Here's the latest from inside that Big Brother House of Finally a Finale:

• Well, it looks like Derek might have gone and done it.
• He's been so nasty, demeaning and hurtful to Azah that the night before last and yesterday she went and told him that she won't be taking him to the final two if she wins part three.
• She said that she thinks Xavier, for all he's done all season, deserves to come in better than third place when compared to her and Derek.
• Derek reminded her that he could have voted her out -- he voted out Kyland with whom he had a final two deal.
• She rebutted that they -- her and Derek -- have no such deals.
• She knows the Kyland ouster was Xavier's decision and Derek was just doing his bidding.
• Derek and Xavier have told her that they have a final two deal -- if Xavier wins part three, he will take Derek.
• She understands and would be okay with that.
• Meanwhile, Xavier should get some kind of auxiliary award just for being so patient, especially with Derek. 
• A few times I saw him roll his eyes.
• He is trying to steer both of them to favoring him.
• I do think he would go with Derek not just because he promised (remember, he promised Kyland final two, too) but because his stats and game play should reflect in an almost unanimous win.
• He would also most likely win against Azah.
• Derek is all bent out of shape ... again ... still ... whatever.
• He thinks that if Azah promises Xavier final two, Xavier won't feel the need to win the final part of HOH as he would be guaranteed to go anyway.
• But think about it -- Derek has spent HOURS fussing to Xavier about Azah saying she was going to take Xavier to the final two if she wins the last part.
• Um. Has he no mind at all? He's fussing to the person that will benefit from her change of mind. What does he expect of him?
• Derek was so upset that he started calling her Ms. Azah, saying he wasn't going to talk to her and moved out of the room the night before last.
• Yep, that gave Xavier more time to work his mojo on her.
• Smooth move, Derek!
• Of course, he did talk to her again, this time a bit more apologetic.
• But will it do any good?
• I still think that she might/probably will take Xavier.
• That is, if she wins the last part.
• I actually think Xavier will win the last part and take Delusional Derek with him.
• Oh. And he is STILL fussing about the minor injuries to his his knees. They actually just look dark like his elbows. Azah really scraped her knee a lot worse early in the season and didn't whine. I'd hate to see Derek really hurt if he acts this way over something so minor!

Still fussing over his minor knee injuries

Will she choose X if she wins Part Three?

Has no concept of reality ... at all.

BB23: 1st Part of Final HOH Comp Show Blog Party - Sept. 26

 

Good evening! I hope everyone is doing well! Tonight's show should be a lot of filler and the first part of the three-part final HOH comp. Now, I know in real life that part two has already played out. However, since this is a show post and followed by many without live feeds, it's a NO SPOILERS ZONE. Until it shows on the show, please don't talk about it in the comments! If you wish to comment on live feeds, my most recent post is at this link right here.

We're down to the final three not only on the show, but in our blog pool as well. I was out long ago with Christian ... just when I was getting to like him! Here's the latest from the esteemed Blog Pool Lifeguard SueGee:

Azah Awasum - Dr Celine, Krysta Gibson, Nickelpeed, Rbennie
Derek Frazier - Glenn Allen, Jean from Tampa, Luckysmom, MikesGirl
Xavier Prather - Aya Marie, Donna NY, Ed in Ohio, Petals

JURY: Britini D'Angelo, Derek Xiao, Sarah Beth Steagall, Claire Rehfuss, Alyssa Lopez, Tiffany Mitchell, Hannah Chaddha, Kyland Young

I'll be live blogging, updating this entry with the major happenings as they air on the show here on the East Coast. 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 fun!

The show is running a couple of minutes late here. But, since it's followed by the Tony Awards tonight, it won't be too late. 

They're touting it as "Part One of the Season Finale." 8:05PM here and we have lift-off! Julie does the intro in a black slacks suit. I will have to check again to see if it's the one she wore before. We have them pre-Kyland going in the Previously On segment. Nope, different outfit.

Xavier's lawyer lie, but what was the secret who got him to the final three? He posed as a bartender from the start. Derek is guessing he's a lawyer. Xavier says no showmances for him this summer. Made a final two with Derek F on Day One. Then he goes into all of his alliances. Cookout most important. Mission important as representation matters. He says he was the glue that kept the Cookout together. He threw comps through the start. He did want one HOH just to show he's capable. He knew all wanted Brent out.

But all did not go his way. He was nominated via the roulette wheel. He was nominated by himself even for winning a veto. (He actually knew he was safe every time.) He talks of accepting Kyland's final two. He wanted his biggest threat for the win out -- Tiffany. So, he had to convince Kyland to nominate her, then Hannah. Then at the final four, he won HOH and veto. He considered Kyland his biggest threat, so he had to go. He convinced Derek to vote him out. He made a promise to his brother before the brother passed that he would make sure to take care of his nephew.

Now Azah's story, hopefully not as long! She has seen every season, was ready to be the comp beast Alpha female ... then realized she couldn't. She had to go under the radar, relationship with her team Jokers, then the Cookout (where many were bigger targets than her). She came out squeaky clean in the Kyland-Xavier-Tiffany bloodbath. Low profile building personal relationships with all. She played an honest game and was honest with others even if it caused friction.

Joy in the final six because they set an example. She was not a target within the Cookout but won HOH when she needed it. Lied to Hannah (and feels bad about it) but targeting her was what she needed to do for her own game. Never saw the block until the final four. She wants to win to buy a new house for her parents.

Derek's turn. Of course, his father is mentioned. Has not won a comp but he will tell us how he dominated the game. He will go by Big D. Wants to represent Black, gay and big men. His social game will be his forte. Used charm and personality to build connections on Day One. Love at first sight with Frenchie, final two deals with him and Xavier. Then a final two with Kyland. He wanted the big competitors on his side. His best friend in the game is Azah.

He didn't win the most (NONE) competitions. Didn't need to as he was always good with the person who did win. He formed the Cookout -- he says. He put it together and lies to others so they don't guess. Pardon me ... I just threw up a bit in my mouth while typing his accomplishments.

Ahem. He couldn't work with Tiffany and almost quit the Cookout. In the end he stayed and the Cookout made the final six. He says it was his decision to evict Kyland (although we know that was Xavier). Perfect social game, deserves the win over anybody in the house. Gag me now people.

Finally time for Part One of the HOH comp!

It's an ocean theme -- Bouncy Boat Bash. They are on "boats" in an ocean setting with waves expected. It's reminiscent of the surfboard one a few seasons back. It's raining and becomes a Sharknado! Other fish are flying at them, too.

Derek out first -- 19 minutes. The only surprise is he lasted that long!

Azah slipped, 26 minutes.

XAVIER WINS FINAL HOH PART ONE!

BB23: Final Three Celebrate/Videos From Home Show Blog Party - Sept. 24

 

Good evening! Now, I don't really know how much of this episode I'll actually be live-blogging. It will depend on its content. I'm thinking we will have some flashback segments, sitting around reminiscing over the season, videos from home, talking about others and such. Sure, I will be updating this entry -- refresh the page to get the latest news -- but it sounds like this rare Friday night episode might be mostly filler.

In real life Part One of the final HOH comp has been done. I posted a live feeds report about it. I don't believe that will air until Sunday evening. This here post is in the NO SPOILERS ZONE. If you wish to comment about that comp, please go to my earlier live feeds post.

As always, the real party is in the comments area. Please feel free to drop in and have a brew or two with us!

Sitting through Previously On although I think a lot of tonight will be about previously on ... yes, the announcer just said how they will be looking back on the season.

Of course they're talking about the Kyland uncouth exit last night. Derek is the only one to say he would have beat him up, of course. Thankfully the feast arrives and we don't have to hear Derek talking about how tough he is. @@

A Lucious (Xavier's Afro'd alter-ego) segment. Into how much Xavier and the others liked Christian. Now onto Britini memories. Frenchie talk. Although, now that I "know" Derek so much better than I did back then, I understand why he was drawn to rogue playing.

Now they Azah and Alyssa are talking about the men to whom they're attracted. Talk about "taco meat" hair on the chest.

Onto a cooking segment. Hannah cannot cook, they claim. The traditional diary room segments we didn't previously see are next -- napping, farting, cursing (bleeped), etc. Into the crying there.

Into a segment about getting to know each other. Claire talks about coming out and her sexuality to Derek X. Then into the Christian and Alyssa showmance.

Into pranking clips. All about Tiffany now. Requesting stuff from the Diary Room.

Now the three stand at the Memory Wall talking about the Cookout. An interesting talk about how Blacks are often perceived and how there are so many cultural differences among Blacks themselves as there are with any group. Each person brings something different to the table.

Videos from home. Derek's Mom. Xavier's CAT ... and family. Azah'xs parents. I like how Azah's father talked about her maintaining her integrity while Derek's mother told him to stop cussing.

BB23: Live Feeds - HoH Part 1 Winner - Sept. 23

 

Pillow, of course. He does NOT belong there!

Here's the latest from inside that Big Brother House of The Final Three:

• The live feeds were blocked for over 12 hours yesterday.
• By the time they came back on, they had seen the videos from home (tonight's show) and played Part 1 of the three-part HOH comp.
• I know it will shock you.
• I hope you are sitting down.
• But, Derek ...
• ... lost!
• Heh.
• Of course, Xavier won.
• Since the feeds returned so late and they all went to bed fairly early for this group, there wasn't a lot of talk.
• No strategizing whatsoever.
• After all, what is there to strategize about?
• They talked about the Kyland exit last night, how disrespectful he was and has been all summer long, how he had done them wrong all summer long, etc.
• Derek, in particular, pulled out his Card of Delusion and kept talking Kyland's game down when compared to his own.
• Now, I thought Kyland's exit last night was very low class and I thought some of his moves and quirks over the summer were a bit sketchy.
• But Derek is in no place to talk.
• He did absolutely NOTHING all summer but lay around, get nasty-mouthed, judge others and whine.
• At least Kyland played the game.
• They also talked about their videos from home.
• Aw, Xavier misses his cat.
• That's all I have for you.

Still hanging all over Xavier. Sigh.

Always paces while he thinks game

BB23: Live Final Four Eviction Show Blog Party - Sept. 23

 

Welp, we're getting down to the wire. It's the final four about to become the final three tonight. We will see the Power of Veto ceremony in which Xavier can save someone ... or not. And, then whoever is NOT on the block is the sole vote and has to vote right in front of them! The power! But also the stress for that person! There is a show tomorrow night at 8PM EDT/PDT, then on Sunday as well. The season finale is next Wednesday, the 29th.

I'll be live blogging and constantly updating this entry with the latest happenings. Refresh the page to get the latest news! As always, the real party is in the comments area -- I hope to see you there!

Julie is wearing a shiny red dress and ... we're into the "Previously On" segment. ah, good -- we will see Tiffany and Hannah at the Jury House.

Day 79 and Julie promises us the final three. But we knew that. We go right into Derek's big dilemma ... Azah or Kyland or even ending up on the block himself. Good. He needs the stress. He's only had the stress of laying around and failing at every comp all season. Kyland, rightfully, is very uneasy. He is right -- he's been working and having to make decisions while Derek has not all summer.

Now Derek is whining to both Azah and Xavier. Azah is nervous but she really hasn't had the risks so far in the game that Kyland has had. She offers to off Kyland if Xavier takes her off the block. Derek is worried that going back on his word will look bad on his "resume." Um. What resume is that?

Derek thinks he has done so much more in the game than Azah. Um. Really. I've watched the live feeds all summer. You did NUTHIN' Derek. I'm sorry. I just can't get over how delusional he is! Neither him nor Azah have played the game well and they only made it this far due to Xavier wanting a sure win. Once again, the show is editing him to be something other than he is.

Xavier tells us he is considering having Azah come down because she will definitely do his bidding and vote out Kyland.

Tiffany enters the Jury House. She is a bit nervous about how they will take the reasoning behind the Cookout. She shows them the HOH when Kyland wins. Then the Veto comp. Alyssa thinks Kyland wants to take Xavier to the final two. Tiffany explains Day One Cookout and how she didn't want to go after anyone of color. First it was an understanding, then the name. It was a team goal to have the first Black winner. She tells them about the duo Master Plan.

Hannah arrives. She plays the DVDs of the HOH and Veto. Tiffany has it right ... Xavier will put himself against an easy win.

To the living room ...

Xavier does not use the POV.

Azah - Thanks God, shout outs. Big D, underestimated and overlooked, true best friend, love you.

Kyland - Shout outs. Derek - so thankful for all of you, what we have done is in my heart. Would mean the world for me ...

Derek - Loves both on a personal level, played for myself. Evicts Kyland. Kyland is not happy with Xavier. Ohh ... almost a fight as Kyland brings up the bad example he's setting for his nephew!

Julie announces doubling the prize for AFP - 50K. Vote by text 97979 houseguest name.

Tomorrow night the final three hear from their families. Sunday is Part One of the HOH. Wednesday, an hour later than usual, two hour season finale.

BB22: Season Finale Blog Party - Oct. 28

 

Yes! I know it's only been 85 days but this season really dragged on! I haven't even updated the live feeds the past few days because the three remaining hamsters have been so boring!

Oh, as a reminder -- SueGee has updated the blog pool and these people are the only ones remaining: 

Nicole Franzel -- Micaela, Sally, Defnotadoge, Deirdre 

Enzo Palumbo -- dia, Glenn Allen, Rbennie, Dolores 

Cody Calafiore -- Shannon, Chacha, Jackie <--- YES! I'm still in it!

Tonight we will see the taped Part Two of the three-part HOH final comp. It will be Enzo against Cody. The winner of the second part goes up against the winner of the first part (Nicole) in the live Part Three on the show. The winner of the third part chooses who will go to the final two with him or her. 

I don't know how they're going to work the jury questioning. I'm assuming that it might be video. The Final Three have already gotten the word that, due to the pandemic, their families will not be in attendance. It's all gonna be very weird.

I will update this entry with the major events as the show airs here on the East Coast. 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 fun!

Previously on ... yawnsers. 

The jury is seated spaced apart however they've all been together in the jury house!

Ohh ... Julie is showing off her shoulders tonight! 

Part Two of the HoH comp is starting. All previous hamsters, balance beam. Vacation, set up cardboard cutouts, take a photo of evicted HG matching with correct clue, camera hogs while on balance beam cannot be in photo. It's called Camera Hogs. Enzo went up first, made some errors. Cody seems to have a decent plan.

The times ... Enzo 37.38. Cody 4.49 --- CODY REALLY WINS THE SECOND PART OF THE HOH! Enzo is not taking it well. He feels he let himself down as well as anyone supporting him. He says he's ready to go, take his third place and head home.

Julie points out that the final three have made many promises. Enzo is sure the game will go to Cody and he will take Nicole. He's having a bit of a hissy fit. It's not aimed at Cody, more at himself. Nicole questions Cody to see if he will take her if he wins.

Now we're into Enzo trying to make Nicole think it's a better idea to take him to the final two over Cody.

They have family videos cheering on the hamsters.

The jury discusses the final three. Christmas arrives at the jury house. Da'Vonne thinks jury management is a big thing. Perhaps bigger than comp wins. Da'Vonne is taking Nicole's actions seriously. Dani speaks up for Nicole. The consensus is that they think Enzo and Cody don't think a previous winner can win. They have a lot of good things to say about Enzo. Memphis and Kevin talk about Cody's bad jury management.

Time for the third part of the HoH comp -- Nicole versus Cody. Vinyl Exam, watch a video, three statements. Eight questions. True or false on three statements. Asked which one is false.

1. Cody gets a point

2. Both score

3. Both score

4. Both score

5. Both score

6. Both score

7. Both score

8. Both score

CODY WINS PART THREE AND IS THE FINAL HOH!

He has to choose between his final two deals. 

Nicole - Ride or die since the start, would not cut you

Enzo - From day one, bro. Everything I did was for you.

Cody evicts NICOLE!!!!

She's crying to Julie. She was sure Cody would take her and didn't see it coming at all. She seems in shock. 

So, the Final Two are the Jersey Boys -- one is my blog pool pick and the other lives not really far away from me.

Jury questioning from the backyard --

Nicole joins them. Julie tells them that Cody won the final HoH.

Tyler - Cody, well-rounded game and how? Comps and social game and alliances, multiple final deals to play differently. Not saying anything bad about Enzo.

Ian - Enzo, same question. Used Cody as a weapon. I didn't have to win anything. Played awesome. Never on the block. Social game. Some comps.

Kevin - Cody, benefited from alliances, three things you can take ownership of that we don't know. Ian going home. Having Tyler target Dani, then target Tyler right after.

Da'Vonne - Enzo, outside of social game and winning comps. Strategy? Make everyone love me and not target me. Never!

Christmas - Cody, all star did your game evolve from the first time? Yes, had the social aspect and no strategy the first time. Actually planned strategically this time.

Memphis - Enzo, same question. Won only one comp last time. Won three comps early in the first 23 days this time. Mixed with social game.

Dani - Cody, outside of HoH weeks, how did you influence what happened in the house? Advised Tyler, shifted focus to Da'Vonne over Kevin. 

David - Enzo, goodbye messages told us you wanted us to stay. Why didn't you own it? Whoever stayed, I was in an alliance with or had an agreement with. 

Nicole - Cody, why? Contemplated taking you, both were crucial to my game. Went back and forth. You won before. Not an easy decision. 

The speeches ...

Enzo - I finally made final two. Indebted to Cody. I used him to get there. I was not a target. Proud. Kids are proud. Did it for Pop Dukes. Means a lot to me.

Cody - Enzo did sit on the block in the final two. I did not. Had to change my game completely. Strategy, relationships, allies. Three of my final twos in the final five. Played well-rounded. More deserving than the first time I played.

Time to vote:

Ian, Da'Vonne, Kevin, David, Dani, Tyler, Memphis, Christmas, Nicole..

The pre-jurors join them next.

Julie asks questions.

Kaysar - Committee members why couldn't you get those not in that alliance to band together? Wanted to get people to shake things up. Went after Cody because Cody opened up the game.

Tyler - Slick Six was it real? Or done to keep numbers away from Janelle and Kaysar? It worked for as long as it could.

Bayleigh - Slick Six? Should never existed. She didn't trust it.

Kevin - Biggest regret? Not winning stuff and not working with Janelle and Kaysar.

Janelle - Who were the ones you knew you had to target? Enzo and Cody. Wrote it down even.

Ian - Biggest shock? Dani nominated me.

Memphis - Same question? The triple.

Dani - Shocked at triple? Blindsided more that she left than the triple itself. Good move that Cody took out Nicole.

Keesha - What surprised you the most? Cody does not know my name! He says it was a joke.

The votes to win:

Ian - Cody

Da'Vonne - Cody

Kevin - Cody

David - Cody

Dani - Cody 

CODY WINS BB22!

They are greeted by the jurors when they walk out. All were in the "BB Bubble."

Julie tells us the vote was unanimous, the second time only (Dan).

AFP - Top two are Tyler and Da'Vonne. Da'Vonne gets it!

BB22: Part One HOH Show Blog Party - Oct. 26

 

Here we are, finally at the penultimate show of the season. Wednesday night is the finale starting after The Amazing Race, 9pm - 11pm ET/PT. Out of the three left it would be nice if Cody won -- he was my blog pool pick and I've never won the pool on my own blog! I actually think he's played the best overall game of the three. I would also not be upset if Enzo won it all. He's been one of the few redeeming live feeds entertainment factors, especially as the number of people in the house dwindled. Then there's Nicole, my least favorite of the three. But, if she wins, more power to her. I don't really care. I just want it to be over.

I'll be updating this entry with the major events as the show airs here on the East Coast; refresh the page to get the latest update. As always, the real party is in the comments area. Please feel free to join in on the fun!

Julie does the intro and they act like it's live, but it ain't. We're into the Previously On segment. Part One will play out tonight. Ah, there is an early out hamster debate about the final three.

Day 83 and sure enough, they're acting like it's live. The first five evicted hamsters will be doing that debate.

Ten years ago Enzo came in third. His sense of humor is his strongest asset. He thinks teaming up with Cody and joining in multiple alliances have helped him this season. People trust him. People confided in him about others. He tells people what they want to hear. He won some comps so he wouldn't be called a floater. He hasn't been on the block all season. His only remaining alliance is his children.

Now we're onto Cody's story. When he played before he came in second, stayed loyal to his ally Derrick and brought him to the final two. Derrick won the season. Now this season, he's started alliances, many final twos and joined a large alliance. He gave 100% in every competition, winning many of them. Seven comp wins, more than anyone else in BB22. Made sure his social game was strong. Had to take shots at dangerous allies like Tyler and Memphis. Never was on the block. He never took a minute off playing the game. He says his loyalty to his ride or die cost him the big prize. If it's his choice, he will take the one he thinks he can win against.

Nicole won four years ago. Will she be the first ever two time winner? (As opposed to just being a two-timer.) She surrounded herself with stronger players -- Cody first, then Ian, then Dani and she joined The Committee. She used the strong players as a shield to protect her, let her allies take the shots for her. Takes credit for Janelle's eviction. Had to vote out Ian to keep her ally Tyler in. Was nominated by her ally Memphis in the triple. Then went on the block again. She says she was laying low, then started winning comps when she had to. Got Memphis out. She claims she did not "rob" Paul of the win on BB18.

Talking about the final three will be Keesha, Nicole A, Janelle, Kaysar and Bayleigh. It's a Zoom type meeting. None are surprised at the final three. Keesha thinks all of Cody's alliances might affect his chances if the jury is bitter. Nicole? Ride Cody's coattails. Nicole A says her non-threat game worked in the beginning. Best strategy? Cody. Kaysar thinks Enzo played a good game, wasn't even part of the big alliance but never was on the block. Most likable of the three of them. They think he has a chance.

Finally, it's time for Part One. It's spooky in the backyard. Zombies. The three are made up like Zombies. Hang on for afterlife. The last Zombie on their disk wins. BB ScaryGoRound. It's the comp in which they are on suspended disks spinning around and knocking into things while goop and rain is pelted at them. Enzo is the first eliminated. 

Both Cody and Nicole are hanging on for dear life. The ropes are lowered resulting in Cody slamming into everything. Nicole is trying to avoid hitting things so hard. Cody is down! NICOLE wins Part One! She will automatically skip to Part Three. Enzo and Cody will compete in Part Two.

BB22: Live Feeds Part Two HoH Winner - Oct. 25

 

Oops! I was wrong! While the second part of the Hoh is shown on the finale show, it was indeed played last night. Or, if you're East Coast like I am, past midnight!

With Nicole winning the first part, it was Enzo and Cody vying for the win on the second part.

Cody won.

So, it will be Nicole against Cody in part three on finale night. That one is for sure live.

I guess Enzo was playing for third place. Sigh.

BB22: Season Review Show Blog Party - Oct. 23

 

I'm not all that sure exactly what we're in for tonight. I'm guessing it will be a look back on the season with "never seen before" clips, their final three champagne feast and a lot of reminiscing going on. I probably will not be updating this entry with most of the events -- probably only the ones I find worthy in my opinion. Of course, my opinion might be swayed by different content than your opinions.

Therefore you know where the party is -- feel free to join in on the comments! No HOH part one spoilers, please. That won't be shown until Monday's show.

For those looking for the AFP voting link, this is it.

We're getting a Previously On segment but it's leading into the Final Three looking back on the season. They have their final three champagne feast which was blocked to the live feeds last night.

Reminiscing the pranks of the house.

Did Tyler convince Enzo to go vegan? He decides to "blur the rules." For him, anything that comes from the ground is vegan. He wonders about eggs, chickens and such.

David accidentally starts a fire making French fries.

Janelle and Kaysar in a fifteen year BB friendship.

Enzo learned what a bidet is. Cody has no real idea what ripe means. That's sad.

Cute DR segment with them asking for stuff. Kaysar wants a bunny. In a second appearance he tells them please a bunny because he's already promised half the house a bunny.

Ian talks about rocking on the hammock and being on the spectrum. We go into deep meaningful (or not) conversations. Kaysar explains halal food and they go more into various religions, then race issues. Da'Vonne's talk with Kaysar brings tears to his eyes. He feels he needs to be on a mission in the house to spread awareness.

Onto the costumes and punishments.

The show wraps up with each one telling us why they want to win.

BB22: Live Feeds, Winner HOH Part One - Oct. 23

 

Enzo chows down

Here's the latest from inside that Big Brother House of Dwindling Days:

• The feeds were blocked for a good chunk (or, to be honest ... chunks) of time since the live show.
• They got their feast with champagne and all.
• We only saw the aftermath of that.
• They did the first part of the HoH three part final comp.
• We only saw the aftermath of that.
• Nicole won the first part.
• From what they're saying, it was one of those comps in which they're suspended and spinning around hitting things.
• They said it was slippery. Maybe rain and goop sprayed on them?
• Cody said he kept hitting the moon.
• Enzo was saying that they'll probably be mocked for how quickly the comp was over.
• So, yeah. I can actually see Nicole winning a comp like that over either Cody or Enzo. And Cody would probably do better than Enzo.
• The second and third parts of the comp won't be until the live finale show.
• So, we're into the doldrums until then.
• Gah.
• Enzo and Cody will compete in the second part. In the third part the winner of part two will go against Nicole (winner of part one). The winner of the third part chooses who will go into the final two with him or her and sends the third wheel packin'.
• They talked about how Christmas probably won't get along with people in the jury house.
• Heh. Y'think?
• All three are getting along well.
• This is going to be way boring.
• I thought I knew boring before.
• But I ain't seen nuthin' yet.
• That's all for now!

Oh! The America's Favorite Player voting is on this link.

That wasn't my comp

I like the towel

How I feel about this season

BB22: Live Eviction Show at Final Four Blog Party - Oct. 22

 

Yes, we're getting down to the wire and it really can't come too soon! Tonight we will have the final four live veto meeting and Cody, as the PoV holder, will make the decision who will be going out the door -- Nicole or Christmas.

For those who may have forgotten who they have in the blog pool, SueGee's latest update can be found at this here link.

I will be updating this entry with the major events as the show airs here on the East Coast -- 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 fun!

As per usual, I'm sitting out Previously On. 

Hmm ... the narrator says that Cody's decision is not set in stone? Hmm. I guess they need to fill out the show. At least we'll have a jury house segment.

Day 79 so Julie says. Oh, great ... we'll find out before the hour is up. Thanks!

Enzo tells Christmas that he wants to keep her in the house. He thinks he stands a better chance of getting to the final two with her and the win, although he doesn't come out and say the win.

They both know that Cody and Nicole would most likely take each other if they're in position to do so. It turns out that now Nicole holds the record for the most amount of time spent in the house.

Cody is teasing her that she needs to go with that record. At least he's acting like he's teasing. Enzo and Cody talk about how Christmas and Nicole are now best friends. Enzo wants to convince Cody that Christmas would be easier to beat in the final HoH. Cody tells us he isn't all that worried because he knows Nicole would take him to the final two.

Christmas is solitary right now, talking to herself. She thinks that even Enzo has betrayed her and doesn't think she'll take him to the final two if she can get that far. So, now she thinks she needs to work on gaining Cody's favor.

So, she works on Cody, throwing Enzo under the bus and telling him that Enzo said he would bring her to the final two. She continues to throw him under the bus with the old Nicole vote. She promises to take him to the final two if she stays and wins. Cody admires what she's doing. But he does have final two deals with both Enzo and Nicole ... so, I ask you ... why would he even want to keep Christmas? Oh. To add minutes to the show. I got it!

Nicole talks to him. She tells him she thinks it would be easier to beat Enzo in the final comp. He tells her about Christmas's proposed final two deal. She's getting antsy and might be blowing it with Cody. She gets emotional while he giggles.

To the jury house. All are surprised about Memphis arriving.  They watch the video. David thinks Nicole could win it all while the others don't think so. They think Enzo and Nicole are going to go after each other. Da'Vonne points out that Nicole laid low in her season then won comps at the end. 

Time for the final veto meeting and live eviction. Cody cannot use the veto as there is no one else to evict.

Christmas -- Shout outs. She compliments Nicole. Enzo - congrats on third place. Cody -- jury will see previous winner

Nicole -- Talks of friendship with Cody. Hopes to be kitchen friends with Christmas, nice to Enzo, shout outs to family at end.

Cody has to vote live ...

He evicts Christmas. Nicely, but surely, the holiday season ends a few months early. She's polite but full of herself as usual during her Julie interview. I want to know why she has some sort of rag in her hand flopping it around as she talks.

Julie announces the AFP voting is opening. As usual you can vote up to ten times a day on the CBS BB website.

The final three get encouraging words from home with videos.

There is a special episode tomorrow night.

Monday is Part One of the Hoh and other things.

Wednesday is the finale.

BB21: Season Finale Blog Party

Yay! It's finally here -- finale night! What a season it's been! I'll be doing my best to update this entry with the major happenings as it airs here on the East Coast. Refresh the page to get the latest updates! As always, the real party is in the comments -- come join in on the fun!

Here are the FINAL pool standings! Let's give SueGee a round of applause for running the blog pool this season!

HAMSTER BLOG POOL PEEPS

Holly ----------------> Dr_Celine, SueGee. Ashley, Quixotic Elf
Nicole ---------------> JonMD1267, CherylNY, Sherri Vegas, Donna in AL
Jackson -------------> Jennifer, Janice, ChicMc. Krysta Gibson

JURY
Jack
Kat
Analyse
Nick
Jess
Christie
Tommy

Cliff 

Let's get this party started!

Recap recap recap

Julie is all dressed up and sporting a beautiful hairdo.

Jury Roundtable with Dr. Will. Most seem to think Cliff is joining them -- they're right. They seem at a dilemma with Jackson's game -- yes he won comps. But how about the way he treats people? Has he integrity?

Then they talked Nicole and seem very impressed with her game. Sis thinks it was more luck than strategy, most seem to think she was playing a great game. As for Holly, they're not as impressed. 

Now it's time for the taped Part 2 HOH, they have to retrieve "memories" and matching days. It's physical as well as mental. They're doing wall climbing to make the matches. They do it one at a time. 

Holly - 10.38. Nicole - 14.38 -- HOLLY WINS PART 2

Live Part 3 starts - The Jury is Out, have to tell which jury statements are true or false.

1. Both right
2. Both right
3. Both right
4. Both right
5. Holly wrong
6. Both right
7. Both right
8. Both right

Jackson wins. Sigh. No real surprise there.

Expect the expected -- he evicts Nicole, the final two is Holly and Jackson.

She gets overwhelming applause. She held up well until she spotted her family in the audience.

Jury questions time.
Cliff- Jury management to Jackson -- defends his game 
Christie  - Holly strategy? 
Tommy - Jackson degrading to women? He denies
Analyse - Holly played his game? She says no
Jess - Jackson why you over Holly?
Jack - Holly why you over Jackson?

Final speeches --
Jackson lists his stats and asks vote on game
Holly planned to fly under radar honwat

Voting commences

Early evictees are next. 

Ohh … let's talk controversy. Ovi says Nicole was bullied when closed out of that HOH room. Kemi is upset with Jack and others. They all apologize. Jackson denies he's a racist. Bella is SO upset with Nick. 

The votes
Nicole - H
Cliff - J
Tommy - J
Jess - H
Nick -- J
Sis - J
Kat - H
Jack - J

No surprise -- JACKSON MICHIE WINS
I don't like him as a person and thinks he has a lot of issues to work on in his life. But, game-wise he was best.

NICOLE WON AFP! Tommy and Cliff were the other top vote-getters