'Big Brother 7: All Stars' - Live Feeds Report - Into The Evening Wednesday 8/09

<---- Erika listening to Danielle drone on and on (and on) about her trials, tribulations, achievements and so-cool moves in her Big Brother gameplaying. Is she interested or just faking it? I think the latter. Now, I admire Danielle's game skillz (as the kids say), but sometimes she should just be quiet and stop tooting her own horn! Poor Erika has been her captive for more than an hour now as Marcellas escaped sometime ago.

Blog reader Taytaa17 pointed me to an article which has plenty of news regarding both the returning ghostly houseguests and even a bit on the Coup d'etat. An excerpt from the article:

The first group of former HouseGuests will return for a surprise cameo appearance to air Thursday, Aug. 10 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) during the live eviction show. The former HouseGuests will be incorporated into the HOH competition, which will require this season's All Stars to recall specific clues they have received from the former Houseguests throughout the week in order to be crowned this week's HOH.
Another group of former Houseguests will return to serve as judges during this week's Food Competition to air on Sunday, Aug. 13 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT). Former Houseguests are also playing a role in the Veto Competition to air on Tuesday, Aug. 15 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT).

Head on over to the CANOE-JAM! site linked above to read the whole article. Thanks, Taytaa17! While I'm giving a shoutout, I may as well give one to Sandy at AOL TV, too. Woohoo! Thanks so much for everything!

Okay, to the evening's happenings in that Big Brother House of Frat Boys and the Women Who Mock Them:

• After last night's ghost-spotting, tonight's very tame in the house.
• The houseguests talked about their favorite BB moments from their own season or others that didn't involve themselves.
• Will said the show didn't need 50 year-old fat women in the house and they can't bring their cats. [Editor's note: My cats don't want to be in the house any more than I do.]
• They kept singing or talking about things which irked the production staff; we kept getting flames. I think Will has issues with his avid interest in The Facts of Life.
• Danielle callled all the guys (except perhaps Kaysar) "frat boys." It fits.
• Erika is pretty sure that no houseguests are returning for the season.
• Will whined once again that BB has forbidden him to speak on the live show because he called Julie Chen "sweetheart." [Editor's note: I'll guess we'll see how true this is or whether it's something he's concocted for entertainment or amusement. I'll watch to see if his lips are sealed to Julie on the live show!]
• James and Boogie lifted weights. Yawn. I don't like the grunting. Make them stop.
• George and Howie think it would be way cool if the Jedi Alliance made it to the Final Two. [Editor's note: Now, THAT would freak Marcellas and Danielle out!]
• Erika and Danielle both say they feel bad about Kaysar's nom. But both agree that a S6 must go.
• Marcellas had a hissy fit because in the Past Houseguests Spirits bit earlier, Josh was wearing his robe.
• Mike Boogie insulted the state of North Carolina, calling it "Patheticville." [Editor's note: Uh-oh!]
• Danielle seems to be getting increasingly frustrated with her choice of Kaysar to go. Whether she'll go with her newly-grown heart or her plan, I don't know. Knowing Danielle and how she goes with her first instinct, I still think she'll probably vote for Kaysar to leave. Then she'll cry about it to us and the houseguests.
• Danielle and Erika plan to backdoor Janelle when they nominate James and Howie next time they get HOH. [Editor's note: I love these, "when I get HOH" things - it almost always changes.]

That's the latest.

'Big Brother 7: All Stars' - Live Feeds Update - Later Wed. Afternoon (PDT) 8/09

Hi! I want to thank everyone for all the great comments! It's fantastic to see the discussions, questions, ideas, varying takes on both the show and the houseguests, and the positive response to this blog. You guys all rock! (Even the James fans!) You're what keeps me at this and I appreciate all the kind words.

So... what happened after the big lockdown? Here's the latest from that Big Brother House of Things That Go Bump In The Afternoon:

• What did we get when BB let them in the house? Lotsa flame/clouds with blaring theme music! I bet you could've guessed that, huh? But we pick up what happened by the conversations afterwards so it's just like being there. Kind of. Sort of.
• Will said, "Remember, if there's a spontaneous eviction, I predicted it." [Editor's note: Okay, I entered it here for prosterity.]
• Mike Boogie said Bunky's acting was good.
• Chicken George said Alison looked mean. [Editor's note: I've always thought that, even when she's not a ghostly presence! Okay... I jest. She doesn't look mean. I just don't like her.]
• Aha! The missing devil duck I mentioned yesterday - Holly was holding it. Poor duck. She's probably ducknapped it and will lead it into a life of has-been duckdom.
• Josh Souza from Season 1 - George's season and Erika's ex-boyfriend - was one of the spirits.
• The scheming resumed rather quickly. I myself would have tried to memorize the house happenings. They had a time limit to be in the house before they were kicked out to the backyard once again.
• James campaigned, Danielle snapped at BB that they're adults not children when BB told them to put on their mics. The mics were on, but...!
• Someone (Will?) told Janelle that Danielle wants James out. Now she feels sorry for him. [Editor's note: Do NOT tell me she's that gullible! She can't be! Argh!]
• Will and Danielle, with occasional input from Marcellas, talked about Internet message board and Housecalls common questions asked. That was a HOOT! And they were so spot on that I laughed out loud listening to them! "How come there aren't more over 50 people on the show?" "How come they all want to be actors and have agents?" "How come only two black people?" "How come someone is always gay?"
• Alas, now it's all back to card-playing. Oh... that was one of their fake questions they posed. "How come Big Brother gave them playing cards and all they do is sit around playing cards?"

Graphic by Zoetawny.

'Big Brother 7: All Stars' - Live Feeds Report - Wednesday Daytime 8/09

There are a lot of questions about the proposed Coup D'etat (which is a French term meaning to overthrow a leader or government) and the return of ghost houseguests from the past. From what I see, one has nothing to do with the other. The houseguests from the past will play into tomorrow night's live show HOH comp while the Coup D'etat will be introduced, but not necessarily affecting tomorrow night's eviction. While the HG know something is up with past houseguests due to ghostly appearances of Bunky, Jase, Alison and Eric (Cappy, not the Other Eric), they know nothing of the Coup D'etat. They'll presumably find out when we do... tomorrow night. Celebrity Spider has a little press release write-up about things.

Here are the day's events so far in that Big Brother House of Misdirection and Possible Production Posings:

• BB tried to arouse the HG before 9 AM their time. I fainted.
• Will kept talking about his DR sessions, so we kept getting flame/clouds and way too loud show theme music. Okay! Okay! I'm awake! Knock it off! Apparently he was told he won't be asked any more questions on the live show due to his condescending "sweetheart" remark to Julie Chen. Or, he could be lying about it all. I don't know. He's calling her ChenBot, though. He must peek at all the sites!
• Marcellas and Danielle trashtalked Janelle to start their day. How sweet, huh?
• Danielle eavesdropped by the door as Mike and Kaysar discussed "what if" strategical moves and Will's brouhaha over the Diary Room sessions.
• Kaysar told Mike that James can be used by Danielle more than he (Kaysar) can. He also mentioned that James said the next target was Chill Town. Mike seemed very interested, though it could be a ploy.
• Janelle went and told Will (who's sure to tell Mike) that she can't play for Veto next week. [Editor's note: So, now her secret is known by Kaysar, Howie and Will. She may as well tell James and Marcellas next. Or, better yet, ask BB to put it up on their plasma screen.]
• Will told her that everyone already knew she couldn't. [Editor's note: They might have, but I don't recall hearing anyone outside of Janelle actually talking about it. I'm sure folks know now or will soon.]
• Will kept insulting CBS, producers and their minions, and more. We kept getting flames.
• James is the latest to see a face in a mirror - he thinks it was Eric. He thinks it's a real person, not a hologram and not just a face.
• Danielle told Marcellas that Will asked her how to vote and she told him it didn't matter - as long as one of those [bleepers!] leaves.
• Will reported his discussions back to Danielle. All of them. Janelle has no Veto playing for this week, Erika is running around telling people that Danielle wants James to stay. He also told Danielle that James needs to act more nervous. [Editor's note: James' acting sucks. The S6 crowd are onto him and Danielle.]
• Danielle decided that James has to go into high-campaign gear for cover. [Editor's note: @@ - a bit too late!]
• James tried to talk Howie into voting for him... again. Will it work? I doubt it. Howie isn't too bright, but knows he's in better straits with Kaysar than with James.
• Howie SO wants to see a ghost. Poor Big Boy!
• Marcellas said he thinks the ghosts mean nothing. I'm assuming he means as far as a HG returning. Obviously, there's some reason behind them, right? We know, but the HG don't! Nyah, nyah!
• They've been on an outdoor lockdown for hours now. They have the HOH digital camera to play with, but nothing else is really happening. Lockdowns where they're all basically in one place limit strategy talks.

Graphic by Zoetawny.

'Big Brother 7: All Stars' - Live Feeds Report - Overnight Hours Into Wednesday 8/09

I have to start off with a small alert -- as I go to post this Blogger has a notice of a planned outage (for maintenance, I presume) at 4 PM PT (7 PM for me). The notice doesn't give any time estimate, but please be aware that you might have some difficulty accessing the blog around that time. Or, perhaps you can access it, but I won't be able to post a new entry. Or... maybe comments won't work! I don't really know, but thought I'd give a heads up for the readers. They usually don't keep it down too long. I'm still very pleased with the Blogger product. There are very few glitches or bugs in the long run, so I can certainly forgive them for a planned maintenance period.

Oh? You want to know more about the Haunting and the events from the wee hours into the dawn in that Big Brother House of Screaming Mimis? Here's the scoop:

• The Haunting started with Erika seeing Alison's image and screaming. Now, keep in mind, she's not feeling too well to begin with due to her Slop Week and not even eating much of that.
• Howie tried to be the Hero Jedi, searching out the demon to protect the Fair Maiden. Or something like that. A few houseguests think she hallucinated it and it didn't happen, until...
• Will said it wouldn't be an isolated incident. If it was BB doing it, they would have more sightings. Sure enough.
• Erika, saying she doesn't even like scary movies, packed up for the night and moved to another room. She refuses to be alone.
• Meanwhile, Chicken George and Kaysar had an extended friendly talk in the backyard, oblivious to any ghosts haunting the BB House. It had started out with Kaysar campaigning, but turned into a chat covering just about anything and everything. Will George vote to keep Kaysar? He didn't commit.
• Then Mike Boogie saw the Ghost of Jase-Face and freaked out even more than Erika - screaming like a small child scared by the Boogeyman. Oh, that's an appropriate expression to a point, isn't it? Mike Boogie, Boogeyman. Um... hmmm, not quite. I'll move along here.
• James tried (again and still) to turn Howie (of all people) against Janelle.
• As this was happening, ghostly faces (images) were popping up here and there throughout the house -- most went unnoticed by the houseguests.
• Howie told Marcellas that in the scary movies, the gay guy always gets killed first.
• So far, only Erika, Mike and Janelle have seen the image(s). The rest are hovering between believing them and thinking they made it all up.
• For a while, no one could find Will. They went looking everywhere and he wasn't in the Diary Room. That mystery is still unsolved.
• Marcellas thinks they've gone bonkers.
• Howie said Jase is after Mike and Alison is after Erika and Janelle. He's just waiting for Diane and Nakomis faces to show up.
• James and Will complained that the Haunting is boring and so set-up by Big Brother. Sheesh, guys...!
• Will again (or still) is upset that the Diary Room "yelled at" him for calling Julie Chen "sweetheart" on the live show.
• Mike went to the HOH to be with Erika, Marcellas and Danielle. He doesn't want his screaming hysterical reaction to the Jase Face shown on television.
• A group gathered in the kitchen to cook slop and food and George spoofed on them. He came running into the room screaming, "You'll never guess who I saw in the mirror!" And, they fell for it, getting all excited until he said, "Chicken George!"
• Janelle told Danielle that she's pregnant. I don't think Danielle believes her, nor do I. I'm not sure of the reasoning behind that strategy at all.
• Danielle, but of course, had to leave the HOH to see what's going on in the kitchen. If she's this into things all the time at home... her poor kids can't get away with anything!
• Erika told Kaysar that Danielle hasn't told her what result she wants this week in the eviction. [Editor's note: She knows darn well that Danielle wants them to vote Kaysar out! However, I personally think that Danielle wouldn't be crushed if it were James... her goal of one S6 out would be achieved either way. I think that James spending points in the POV, especially for the phone call, made her realize that he'll do what he wants to do, not what she wants him to do and that perhaps he feels too secure for his own good.]
• Kaysar told Eirka that he feels bad about what happened to James last year and he's not going to judge him. He also told her that he thinks Danielle wants to keep James, break up S6, then James will float. He thinks James and Danielle are probably working together, but isn't sure.
• Kaysar also thinks that Danielle has little use for him (Kaysar) as she really can't use him... she knows he figures things out for himself.
• Erika again got all emotional about the stress, Alison face, lack of food and so on and so forth. She wants a DOR - Demand of Release - a voluntary exit from the show. She said she must have food.
• Janelle and Kaysar know that Danielle is campaigning to keep James and that James has turned on the S6 Players. Alas, what they don't know is that their alliances with Mike/Will aren't the only alliances with Mike/Will and that no one knows what Mike/Will will really do until it's done.
• Janelle is deliberately trying to get under Danielle's skin and make her angry.
• Kaysar thinks George may be voting for him to stay after their bonding session, but he's totally unaware that George has a deal with Danielle. George didn't commit to Kaysar.
• It's finally dawning on Kaysar and Janelle that they are being used by James, he's been acting since the nominations and is in the thick with Danielle. [Editor's note: DUH, guys! You should have known from the get go not to trust him! A snake never changes its rattles. Or something like that!]

And the saga will continue... once they're up and about for the day.

'Big Brother 7: All Stars' - Live Feeds Bulletin Screen Cap - EEK!

<--- This is the image frightening the houseguests as folks have started posting about in my previous entry. (Check the play-by-play there!)

The brand new show promos talk about ghosts from previous seasons and it's started.

Now the houseguests are sure someone is coming back.

'Big Brother 7: All Stars' - Live Feeds Report - Into The Evening Tuesday 8/08

Well, now that the show aired the POV Comp, it's easy to see how the houseguests weren't sure who won what. In a way, it was rather eerie with the graveyard set-up, but I think it was an excellent competition set to instill distrust and uneasiness over the house. As if they didn't have enough of distrust and uneasiness! And, now you can see why I was confused from what they were saying in the house about who won what.

Here are the events from Tuesday late afternoon and into the evening from that Big Brother House of Loose-Lipped Liars and Ne'er-do-wells:

• Despite the devil duckie gone missing, George's chicken necklace vanished and the tarantula cage open... these houseguests haven't really thought anything except game. [Editor's note: @@ Eyeroll alert! In past seasons, they looked for whatever BB may have done while they were in outdoor lockdown. Now they're just all hung up in their own dreamworld strategies.]
• Danielle told James she didn't intend to backdoor Kaysar.
• Mike Boogie and Janelle talked about Howie not winning comps and Mike asked if it were between them (M & J), should he throw it to her? She told him no - she'd give it to him, but they must go after Danielle.
• George warned Howie to "watch out for the boys." When George asked Howie why Will doesn't get nominated, Howie told him it was because he throws comps and isn't seen as a big threat. [Editor's note: Will won his season and threw every comp. Nuff said.]
• Janelle told Will she would date him. His reply? "I would, too."
• Will told Janelle that he's "honest to a fault in this game." [Editor's note: COUGH.]
• Janelle told Will that Erika was working Boogie every minute. He replied, "He's solid, we're solid." [Editor's note: Does Janelle have a problem with women? Is Marcellas right in that Janelle wants to be the only woman in the house? Hmmm...]
• Howie visited the Jack Shack... again. He is NOT the Master of his Domain.
• James told Danielle that Kaysar indeed fought to save Erika. Danielle had thought that Kaysar lied about that.
• Erika isn't "working" anyone this evening that I can see. She's very lethargic. She's on slop and I don't think she's even eating much of that.
• Janelle and Kaysar had a pillowfight. Now, there's fun. I guess. To me, it's only fun when feather pillows are used and they break open. I think I'm reliving my childhood. Nevermind.
• Janelle is thinking of wearing her black dress for the live show as it will be a very black day.
• James told Mike Boogie in his goodbye speech he plans to tell Kaysar, "I wanted to play as a team, but you [BLEEPED] me, so... goodbye!"

And so it goes on...

Graphic by Zoetawny.

'Big Brother 7: All Stars' - Live Feeds Report - Tuesday 8/05 Daytime

Before I get into the day's events on the live feeds, I'd like to respond to a few things mentioned in comments. So, bear with me, please! First - Sue wondered why, when Danielle was previously one of her favorite houseguests in her season, she seems to have changed (nothing to do with her noms - they were good on a strategical level). Sue wondered if I had similar feelings. Yup. I too like Danielle and think she's one of the best game-players in the house. I think the change this season might be who she's chosen as an ally. We looked at Jason and... who couldn't like him and think it was the perfect cover? Now, James doesn't play smart. He's all over the map with lies and will be more of a liablity to her. I think that may be the difference.

And, I apologize to the state of Ohio for my "forehead the size of..." (in reference to James) comment. Heehee! I didn't mean to malign the state.

Onto the day's events in that Big Brother House of Swelling Egos and a Flatulent Floater:

• This morning Danielle and Mike Boogie talked about Kaysar. She said that he can't be honorable if he lies and that she told him "expect the unexpected" just to throw him off.
• She also told him that she's the "mole" in the floaters and James is her "mole" for S6.
• Danielle also mentioned talking to James about the show pre-show. [Editor's note: But we knew that. James seems to have called many of the HG pre-season. Interesting, eh?]
• She said that Kaysar thinks the vote will be 3-3 and she'll keep him. She told Will/Boogie not to tell their votes to anyone - let it be a secret.
• Danielle, James and Mike Boogie spent a chunk of time trashtalking Janelle. Oh, well... not unexpected.
• Mike continued to lie about his actual winnings from the POV comp. I guess we'll see tonight why they don't seem to know what each other won.
• James said he'd been setting Janelle up for the fall for weeks.
• Danielle and James think the vote will be 5-1 for Kaysar to leave.
• Erika begged Big Brother for food. I mean BEGGED. She's cracking.
• Will wants BB to give them a puppy. Or a dolphin. Um... okay.
• After an outdoor lockdown, BB had been up to stuff. One of the devil duckies is missing off the wall in the bathroom and the camera kept focusing on the spot where it had been.
• Will/Boogie whispered in the storeroom about "we'll just tell her we had to change our vote. James is too big of a threat." [Editor's note: Aha! Aha!]
• Another cam started zooming in on the tarantula cage and a nearby sign said "Do Not Open" and the side door of the cage seems to be open. [Editor's note: Arachnids on the run! They want out of the drama!]
• Janelle told Howie she can't play for Veto next week. Something to do with POV, I assume. It might be something she gave up to win. She asked him not to tell anyone. So... shhh... folks, don't tell anyone!
• So, then she told Kaysar.
• George said his chicken necklace is missing. [Editor's note: Duh, houseguests! You're all so wrapped up in strategies that you're not noticing BB did STUFF! Sheesh!]
• Danielle, Marcellas and Erika studied for the HOH comp (thinking it's due to be questions) much like Howie and Janelle are always studying.
• Janelle swore revenge on Danielle.

And, that's that!

Graphic by Zoetawny.

'Big Brother 7: All Stars' - Live Feeds Digest - Evening and Overnight Into Tuesday

Oh, things aren't looking too good for the Kaysar man, not at all. Unless the coup d'etat that Julie hinted at happens affecting this eviction, he's most likely out the door once again.

Here are the more important schemings and dealings from last night and overnight from that Big Brother house of Turning Tides:

• Will and Mike Boogie seem to think Kaysar will be going (and they were two votes some think will be for Kaysar).
• They think it will be 5-1 for him to go with Janelle's vote nullified by James. Howie would be the one remaining vote.
• James told Chicken George he wouldn't ask for votes, but he asks to do what's best for him (George) in the house. [Editor's note: Thus implying that he should vote with the house rather than from the heart.]
• Some of the houseguests made a fake rock video with Howie on air drums. It was nice to see some laughs in the house.
• Danielle and Erika decided that if someone were to come back, they'd want it to be Diane.
• James fussed to Danielle that Kaysar went to Erika campaigning for a vote. [Editor's note: And, that's not allowed?]
• BB gave George some Gas-X for his um... condition. The house will love it if it works.
• Danielle and Erika said the show fans will hate them for taking out their favorite - Kaysar. [Editor's note: Maybe. We'll see. I personally think Danielle is playing the game well. Erika? I don't have her quite figured out yet.]
• Kaysar talked to Mike Boogie about how he's ready to play due to recent events (nomination). Mike actually hedged and didn't commit to anything except that Kaysar would be tough to be against at the end. [Editor's note: Oh, Kaysar... Mike does NOT want you in the Final Two! Not that Mike will make it into the Final Two, mind you. He should be gone long before then, I would think.]
• They headed towards bed rather early (not that they necessarily slept) - Danielle made a point to settle in the Bug Room with a group oof the others. She has to keep tabs on folks, y'know!
• Danielle and Marcellas say that Howie needs to grow up and stop becoming threatening each time noms don't go the way he wants.
• Erika told Danielle that she thinks James should go on the block next week (again) and this time, be voted out. [Editor's note: Erika realizes he won't keep his word to anyone and is working all sides of the house. Not that she isn't doing the same, but at least she's not as blatant about it.]
• Danielle is upset that "Kaysar has to leave." Although she put it all in motion, she honestly seems to like him a lot.

And there ya go...

'Big Brother 7: All Stars' - Live Feeds Digest - Monday Daytime 8/07

Well, she did it. And, it is as it is. At least Danielle was honest with Kaysar about her intentions. That's one good thing. Sigh. I so want James to go, but I can see where others in the house may think they can use him more than Kaysar would allow himself to be. So, with that thought in mind, it looks sort of grim for Kaysar. But, then again, I could be totally wrong. I hope so. I'd prefer to watch Kaysar being quiet than listening to James trashtalk others and complain all the time.

Mind you, if you're a James fan, I won't agree with you, but you have the right to cheer on whomever you like. One thing I've seen in the comments is that Janelle has been no more honest than James. James, not Janelle, has talked to everyone in the house about voting out S6 players... even before Janelle's nominations. He's been slowly betraying the alliance since he arrived in the house. No, they haven't totally trusted him either, but they didn't go to others saying they plan to evict him.

Ah, well... here are the events of the day from that Big Brother House of Cold Shoulders and Hot Jack Shacks:

• James and Mike Boogie woke up rather early (for them) and noticed they were in an indoor lockdown with something going on in the backyard. Of course, BB had the shutters drawn, so they couldn't see.
• James fussed to Mike that Kaysar and Janelle "gave away their strategies and put targets on our backs." [Editor's note: He's S6 for a pity party when he wants.]
• James told Mike that everyone's sad that Kaysar is leaving. [Editor's note: Keep in mind this was way before the ceremony took place.]
• Mike and Danielle talked. She said she's staying close to Marcellas so (paraphrasing) he won't go astray. Apparently she doesn't want him talking to people. They both said he doesn't lie, but he can be a jerk.
• James used his phone call that he won in POV for a call from Sarah. He said she cried. [Editor's note: Maybe because she thinks he'll be home way too soon! I know, I'm bad. But I couldn't resist!]
• Will and Mike Boogie don't think Erika can be trusted. They hatch a plan to tell her something to see if she runs to Danielle with it.
• James said in idle conversation that "NYC is pretty much a Third World Country." [Editor's note: Racist much? Maybe if everyone was pale with a forehead the size of Ohio, he'd be a happy guy. Probably not.]
• After a long period of flame/clouds, the POV Ceremony had finished and, indeed, Janelle saved herself (can't really blame her - she would have been evicted for sure had she remained on the block) - and Danielle nominated Kaysar in Janelle's place.
• Danielle and James talked about what would happen if there is a tie. James wanted her to say she promised him she wouldn't vote him out, but she said she doesn't want to say anything about promises. James said something about the others will say "James had already written me off" plan that I personally don't understand. I think she just doesn't want to make promises to either James or Kaysar right now.
• Danielle and James think they James has these votes to stay: Erika, Marcellas, Chicken George (Danielle said she talked to him). He wants to nullify Janelle's vote.
• James thinks the plan (to evict Kaysar) will work better than any previous plan in BB history. [Editor's note: @@ Eyeroll alert!]
• Danielle did a crying stint saying she felt bad for Kaysar, but it's business. [Editor's note: @@ Again!]
• Despite the fact Kaysar said yesterday he wouldn't campaign... he talked to Erika who first said she didn't know how much difference her vote could make and then said something about she was worried "what she..." FLAME/CLOUDS due to singing on another feed. She didn't commit, but he pointed out several reasons she should vote to keep him over James.
• The Kaysar campaigned to George.
• Erika went crying to Marcellas and Danielle upset about her talk with Kaysar. She wanted to know if they were keeping the right one of the two. Marcellas and Danielle together tried to convince her Kaysar had to go. Then Marcellas left and Danielle told Erika that she won't tell anyone what she plans in case of a tie - she had told Kaysar that he just had to do what he had to do. And it is what it is.
• Poor George. Everyone's making the rounds. He, so far, hasn't promised anything to anybody. He's thinking about it.
• Mike Boogie told Kaysar they still plan to go to the Final Five with him.
• Will shouted out to the Internet people that they wanted banner planes. BB cut him off when he started to give the address of the BB House.
• Thanks to Will singing, the feeds kept cutting in and out as Erika talked to George. She's going to take him under wing and help him in comps and such? All I caught of a Kaysar/James mention was what a nice guy he is. So, they had to be talking Kaysar, but I don't know if either committed. [Editor's note: Although she seems like she will vote Kaysar for Danielle... though I'm beginning to wonder if Danielle really wants to keep James if there's a tie. Oh, I'm getting dizzy again!]

Phew! What a day!

'Big Brother 7: All Stars' - Bulletin - POV Ceremony 8/07

As predicted, Janelle saved herself. Danielle did as she said she would - Kaysar and James are on the block.

A full report of the day's events is in the works. Please stop back!

'Big Brother 7: All Stars' - Live Feeds Digest - Late Night/Overnight Into Monday 8/07

It's not a happy house.

It just isn't.

But, it is what it is.

Here are the events from the overnight hours in that Big Brother House of Harried and Hapless Hamsters:

• Janelle and Kaysar continued their exercise program, walking the yard at a quick pace. James joined them, then claimed it was boring and annoyed him. [Editor's note: Does anything NOT annoy James?]
• Janelle said she never used flirting as a strategy. Kaysar wasn't as sure about that as she was. He thinks she really likes Will.
• James told Danielle that Mike/Will think she has something going on with Marcellas because she won't put him on the block.
• James also told Danielle that part of the reason he put James on the block was to protect her. [Editor's note: @@ Deserves the eyeroll!]
• Danielle said that if Kaysar had worked with her the past few weeks, he wouldn't be going home. "He didn't give me any other option."
• James told Danielle that Chill Town and S6 have joined forces and are going to go after the floaters.
• The camera-person had fun zooming in on keywords on the wall as James talked to Kaysar - "Fraud" and "failure" as well as "leads astray" were zoomed on.
• Kaysar says he'll be evicted on his birthday.
• Will got yelled at by BB for shaking the railing on the balcony by the HOH room.
• Mike Boogie used Howie's Jack Shack. [Editor's note: Eww.]
• Kaysar and Janelle think people are mistreating them and wonder why because "we were nice to people when we had power."
• Kaysar and Janelle think Erika is playing up to Mike Boogie to get what she wants. [Editor's note: They're probably right. Erika knows what she's doing.]
• Kaysar said he won't campaign to stay. He's very sad and feels he's being backdoored.
• Erika told Marcellas that she really likes Kaysar and it's breaking her heart that he's going. [Editor's note: Well, vote James out instead!]
• Marcellas told her to love him (Kaysar) from afar.
• Marcellas told Danielle and Erika that he thinks Janelle is the worst player in Big Brother history. [Editor's note: @@ He didn't say that when he was infatuated with her!]

A few are still rustling as I post this, but they're in for some sleep.

'Big Brother 7: All Stars' - Live Feeds Update - Sunday Afternoon Into Evening 8/06

<--- Danielle and Kaysar talking in the HOH room. She told him she feels her best option is to put him on the block. As I said about Danielle before, usually she has her mind made. We'll see if she changes, but I'd put money on Kaysar going up when Janelle uses the Veto to save herself. She mentioned putting Kaysar up shortly after Janelle won the Veto.

Here are the afternoon and early evening happenings from that House of Bruised Egos and Freed Danielles:

• Danielle got released a few hours early from her confinement as the houseguests staged a Free Danielle chanting rally. Before leaving, she told BB she didn't use the port-a-potty so they didn't have to worry about cleaning it.
• Howie wants Danielle's port-a-potty as his new Jack Shack.
• After she ran to the HOH bathroom and returned, the first thing she wanted to know was what she missed.
• Mike Boogie told her that Janelle and S6 were conspiring against Marcellas. [Editor's note: Huh? But... but... Chill Town is the alliance pushing the Marcellas Out Agenda more than S6!]
• James told Danielle that if she can get Kaysar out this week, he will get Janelle out next week. [Editor's note: Snake!]
• James told Danielle he'd rather see Marcellas win than Chicken George. [Editor's note: Snake! Snake!]
• Danielle is firm that S6 Players must be cut down to three for strategical reasons. She also doesn't think it's her duty to "do their dirty work" and remove one of Chill Town.
• Will and Mike Boogie are still exaggerating what Marcellas won in the POV Comp. It seems that the houseguests really aren't sure about what others won and some don't seem too sure of their own winnings.
• Will told James that Howie said he was okay with him (James) going home. [Editor's note: Liar, liar! If James had a mind, he wouldn't believe a word Will says and only part of what Danielle says. Although, I feel Danielle is more of an information-gatherer while Will is a lying instigator.]
• James told Janelle that if he goes up against Kaysar, he'll go home. He claimed it sucked to go home before George and Marcellas. [Editor's note: He's laying it on thick.]
• Will said this season is boring. I say it's odd. He says po-tah-to, I say po-tay-to... let's... um... never mind. (Ahem)
• Everyone thinks they have Chill Town in an alliance. In actuality, no one does.
• Marcellas and Erika talked about how Danielle promised safety to everyone left on the web at one point - Erika, Howie, George, Marcellas and Mike.
• Kaysar told Janelle that Erika knows he's going on the block and keeps preparing him for it, but it doesn't come across as honest. He feels Danielle is more honest with him than Erika.
• The floaters talked about actually backdooring Janelle next week - not nominating her, but working her in with the Veto.
• Kaysar went to the HOH room to have a heart to heart talk with Danielle (my intro to this entry and screen cap). It didn't really seem to have much effect. Danielle told him she feels he's her best choice to put on the block. [Editor's note: I don't mind Kaysar on the block with James if James leaves. That's okay with me.]
• Kaysar told her he can't make a deal because it would go against his morals. Danielle said, "It is what it is." And, then, it shall be...
• Danielle then met up with all of the S6 Players, yet didn't change her stance. It still is what it was.
• Will and Boogie are still downtalking Marcellas and Erika to Janelle and James.

And, that's what it is so far today in the House.

'Big Brother 7: All Stars' - Live Feeds Update - Sunday 8/06 Daytime

Yes, things are still a bit odd in the house. But, if it weren't odd, it wouldn't be Big Brother 7: All Stars. Yes, I think that's the name of the game this season, forget the good versus evil smack talkin' and just call it odd. After all, it's as the houseguests say, it is what it is.

Here are the more interesting or entertaining or perhaps the scheme-worthy events from today so far in that Big Brother House of Delusional Despots:

• BB woke the houseguests early (so to speak) at 10:30 AM PT after sending them to bed early (so to speak) at 2:00 AM PT. Oh, my... up before noon! They're sure something has to be going on! There was an immediate outdoor lockdown after awakening them, perhaps a move mainly geared towards getting them out of bed. Danielle remained in her solitary confinement.
• The HG want an America's Choice contest. Will suggested it be Assisted Suicide - "These houseguests want to die! Which one would you decide to help commit suicide? It's America's Choice!"
• James and Erika talked about the need to get rid of one of the S6 Players. [Editor's note: How 'bout James? Yeah, that's the ticket!]
• James fussed about everything once again... in case we didn't hear him fuss the first million times.
• Mike Boogie thinks the show caters too much to the Internet. When he said that, we got flame/clouds. Um, no they don't. If they catered to us, they'd turn that horrible music down. That was a question I asked of Arnold Shapiro in my interview which he didn't answer - Why is that music SO LOUD?
• Will told Mike Boogie he trusts Janelle more than he trusts Erika.
• Will also told him that he hopes the houseguests don't talk to each other because they have individual alliances with all of them.
• Danielle is not a happy prisoner. She's pacing in there again today... not as much crying, but pacing for sure.
• James fussed to George about the game, the food and you-name-it. George remained George. He wasn't drawn in and didn't fuss himself.
• James said that if he gets out and people hate him more than they did last year, he doesn't care. [Editor's note: Is that supposed to be a shot at show fans or something? I don't care that he doesn't care!]
• James is pretty certain that he won't be going home this week. We'll see.
• Erika talked to Danielle through the door slot. Danielle seems to be a bit off in her concept of time. She thinks she'll be out two hours earlier than her actual approximately 5:30 time which makes 24 hours.
• Erika told Boogie that she wants Kaysar gone when he asked her. How true that is, I don't know.

And, that's it for now. Not a heck of a lot going on today. So far...

'Big Brother 7: All Stars' - Live Feeds Update - Overnight Into Sunday 8/06

I think my own personal keyword for this season will be "odd." It's an odd season indeed. We started with houseguests who already knew each other or, at the very least, knew the strategy styles of others. That's odd in and of itself as the show's premise is along the lines of "12 strangers locked in a house." And it's grown even more odd since the season got underway.

The houseguests, for the most part (you can exclude George here), are demanding. Being labeled "all stars" seems to make them feel that they're special and deserve more than houseguests in previous seasons. Then there's the talk that the producers are rigging the show. There's always that talk every season, but it does seem that this season's houseguests are complaining more about the production staff than in any season I've watched before. I've always had the live feeds and this season is unbelievable. The houseguests make a mere mention of "producer" and we're blocked in a jiffy. Odd, ain't it?

I think I'll be happy when, if the series is renewed, we're back to strangers in the house. I was never too keen on All Stars seasons for reality shows and, while I am watching and admit that I'm intrigued and want to see what happens, this season is just coming up... odd.

Oh, well... here are the overnight events from that Big Brother House of Oddness and Cots:

• Danielle has a port-a-potty in her Solitary Confinement. She spent quite a bit of time reading the instructions on how to use it. I can't see the concept being that complicated!
• Will turned the showmance charm on Janelle and drew her further into his web. He and Mike Boogie had said earlier it was time to turn up their showmances with Janelle and Erika (repectively) and, so Will did. Will Janelle fall for the charm that is the Ultimate PuppetMaster? I don't know.
• Marcellas sulked, then he moped. Then he sulked some more. He should be happy -- this season is perfect for a Drama Queen!
• Mike accidentally buzzed in to receive the not participating in POV next week (POV Comp yesterday). Apparently he thought he was buzzing in for $10,000, not ten points. He did win the $5,000 and in the HOH Comp on Thursday, $10,000. So, it's not like he hasn't won cash!
• Will talked to Danielle through her slot. He seemed to be trying to make her feel better, but he's Will. He had a reason. He tried to convince her to make a truce with Janelle and oust Marcellas.
• Shades of Shannon cleaning the toilet with Hardy's toothbrush, Mike Boogie wiped the floor with Marcellas' washcloth. He then turned to a camera and mentioned it was Marcellas' washcloth. BB yelled at him to stop.
• Will and Mike are actively campaigning just about anyone who will listen to get rid of Marcellas. Um... well, they haven't discussed it with Marcellas, mind you.
• James and Howie don't want to be stuck in sequester with Marcellas.
• Erika and Kaysar had another long heart-to-heart talk. "What am I doing here?" Kaysar seems genuinely troubled by this season and his choices. With Erika, I don't know. She puts on a good interested-in-listening face, she always did. But I get the feeling that she's always playing the game.
• No one seems to be happy. Aww. Poor babies. My heart bleeds for them. I don't know what they expected, caviar and fine champagne every evening?
• Erika told Kaysar that she was very upset that one houseguest seemed to rejoice about Danielle going into Solitary. She didn't mention which one, but my own personal guess would be Janelle (although I saw nothing of the kind). I don't know if this was an Erika strategy move or reality. Kaysar told Erika he wants to leave - he'd rather go clerk in a coffee shop.
• Will and Janelle had a hot water spray fight in the kitchen (the only hot water in the house) until BB yelled at them.
• At 1:00 AM their time, BB announced it would be lights out in one hour. About time this was enforced this season!
• Despite their (Janelle and Kaysar) vow to wake up at 7 AM for exercise, Danielle is the only one awake as I post this entry at about 9:30 their time. She's moping and pacing.

Graphic by Zoetawny.

'Big Brother 7: All Stars' - Live Feeds Update - Saturday Evening 8/05

<--- The cots do something to the decor, I don't know what. I'm surprised the floor isn't more littered with this crew.

Since I last posted, I've gleaned a bit more on the competition. Apparently, the POV competitors earned points for taking punishments. Before the comp, they agreed to go for the individual punishments rather than the whole or half house ones. The goal for the win was 50 points. Janelle did what she had to do to win - 55 points and whole house punishments. It was the only way the points would add up to enough to win the veto. The smaller personal punishments wouldn't add up to what was needed. Danielle took the solitary confinement, Mike Boogie gave up his right to compete in POV next week. It also seems that Mike won the Aruba vacation, not Will. I'm still piecing things together from what's been said.

Here are the events in the Big Brother House of Cold Water Only and a Prisoner:

• Danielle is really having a rough time with the solitary confinement even though others are shouting through the door and IT'S JUST 24 HOURS! Sheesh. I would take the time to get some actual sleep and think about my next moves. Instead, she's crying... and crying some more. She says she wants to go home.
• Will went to the Diary Room and came out looking like he had been crying. Or, at the very least, he looked very upset. Odd.
• Erika says she can't eat slop anymore and she wants to go home.
• Will talked Kaysar into thinking they (the two) are in a secret alliance. [Editor's note: Kaysar, don't let yourself get Jenned again. Will = Liar. I love to watch the guy, but he lies.]
• James groused about production and we got flame/clouds.
• Will took a spray bath in the kitchen sink, the only sink with hot water.
• Now James has turned the tide again against George. He says if he (James) gets HOH, he'll put up George.
• When Howie said that Marcellas was the most annoying person in the house besides himself, James told him Marcellas had him beat.
• Only four can attend the margarita party tonight. They got dressed up with sombreros and everything. Will refused to wear a sombrero. Janelle, Boogie, Will and James are the partygoers from the comp while George and Marcellas can participate as they both have Slop passes.
• Danielle is freaking out in solitary mumbling there must be a loophole and she needs to go to the Diary Room. [Editor's note: I simply cannot believe her reaction.]
• Will keeps complaining about the party - no ice, margarita machine doesn't work, etc. Whenever they bring up mention of the producers, we get flame/clouds.
  
  
  Like a prison it is, just eyes peeking though a slot--->

Will is still working on everyone, it seems. Perhaps that's why Danielle is so upset about a mere 24 hours alone - maybe she has a schedule!

Folks might be interested in looking in the comments of my previous entry. Reader Robin has some detailed information in there! Thanks, Robin!

'Big Brother 7: All Stars' - Live Feeds Report - Saturday in the House 8/05

It's been a day of sleeping late (surprise, surprise); a day of strategizing; a day of temptations. Oh, what a day it's been.

Without further ado, here are the important happenings from that Big Brother House of Who's On First:

• At around 10 AM their time, BB announced that the POV Competition would be begin in 2 hours. [Editor's note: Never set your watch by BB... these things almost always are delayed.]
• Mike Boogie mentioned that the comp is supposed to be about temptation. [Editor's note: That fits with Julie's hint about the upcoming week.]
• Danielle played her HOH CD loud enough for the feeds to pick it up. An apt song, perhaps more suited for Thursday night - Queen's "Another One Bites the Dust."
• James thanked Danielle for her kindnesses towards him. As he left the room, she said, "See you next week!" Then she added, "If you're still here."
• James for the 875th time told Kaysar that Janelle was only looking out for herself with her nominations last week. [Editor's note: C'mon, James. Give it a break. We know. Kaysar knows. The world knows.]
• Janelle told Marcellas that she chose him to play for Veto because he's the only one who said he'd try to win it for her.
• Starting about 12:15 their time, the feeds were blocked for nearly four hours.
• When they returned, Janelle was wearing the Power of Veto necklace. Aha!
• It sounds like everyone who competed won something. James won a phone call that he doesn't seem thrilled about. Will won a trip.
• They also seem to have lost something as they talk about having to take cold showers (hot water privileges removed?) and sleeping on cots.
• Oh, I'm all confused once again. Never mind me. I'll sort it out.
• They went to a backyard lockdown after the POV Comp feed block. It must be long... they have a Port-a-Potty out there. Hmmm...
• Boogie wants to campaign to have Danielle put up Marcellas. [Editor's note: I liked Marcellas in his season, but he's WAY too negative this time 'round. I wouldn't mind a Marcellas/James nomination. I'd prefer James goes as I feel he's always too intense, too serious, too bitter, too controlling. I don't find him any fun to watch.]
• Okay, a new thing. Danielle has to go into solitary confinement for 24 hours. That's odd.
• Boogie is happy that Janelle will target Danielle and Marcellas now that she's staying. [Editor's note: It's pretty definite she will not pull a Marcellas and she will indeed save herself with the Veto.]
• Um... now I hear that Janelle somehow put the whole house on slop for the week in the comp. Interesting. I wonder if George's pass will remain good. I would think it should. So, he'd be the only one eating? Karma, baby!
• Will and Boogie talked about how they threw POV and said something about it being James' fault for the $5,000. Say what? Have I mentioned how confusing these houseguests are lately?
• Mike Boogie can't play for Veto next week. But, on the other hand, it sounds like he won a plasma television.
• James took a margarita party? I dunno. I'm just getting bits and pieces here. So...
• James fussed that he wanted to go home. [Editor's note: Go. Just go.]
• Will told Mike to turn up the showmance with Erika and he'll do the same with Janelle. [Editor's note: Aha!]
• When James complained to Kaysar that the competition wasn't really a competition, it was more of a contest and he was frustrated, Kaysar told him it was all about good and evil. [Editor's note: That, of course, is the theme for the season. The problem is that it's hard to tell who's good and who's evil. And, most of the time, the evil is more entertaining!]
• Marcellas won't complain about giving George the BB Slop pass anymore - he won a slop pass for the rest of the season. Or, at least until he's evicted!
• Danielle told Will and James that she won't put up Howie and she's reluctant to put up Marcellas. Then, after they left, she whispered to herself, "I have to put up Kaysar." [Editor's note: Hmmm... if Kaysar and James are on the block, I think James would be evicted. That would be okay with me.]
• Marcellas told James he would put up George next week if he got HOH. [Editor's note: Oh, Marcellas! How come you fussed about Janelle not putting up Chill Town? How come you said you'd put up Janelle? And, now you say GEORGE? Feh!]
• Eek! The lockdown ended... the HOH room has a cot in it and the exercise room is Danielle's solitary confinement room. Yipes.
• James fussed. James whined. Then he fussed some more. At least he's rotating it a bit. Complaining that the competitions were no good. Complaining that Janelle put them on slop. Complaining that the show's no good. [Editor's note: Such a bundle of joy.]
• Ah, but Will and Mike are also complaining that the gym equipment is gone. But, Will has a trip and Mike has a plasma TV (not in the house, of course). They said James was foolish to spend his points on a margarita party and a call, whatever that means.
• Apparently, the houseguests had tried some sort of uprising against BB and weren't going to go with the comp, but as James brought it up FLAME/CLOUDS!
• Howie still has the baggie of Kaysar's hair! Kaysar has told him to throw that out several times - he doesn't want Howie to sell it on Ebay.
• Danielle came out of solitary to get her robe and Bible. She was crying and mumbling, "idiots." Hmmm...
• Erika told Marcellas that James is dangerous and cannot be trusted.

That's pretty much where we stand right now. I'm just getting bits and pieces about the Veto comp, but Janelle definitely won it. Some comments were asking about James' right to nullify an eviction vote. In my understanding, it's only good for one vote in all. Say that he and Janelle remained on the block. If the vote was 4-3 for Janelle to stay, he could use it to bring things to a tie to be decided by Danielle.

This is a very odd day amongst odd days in the house. More later!

Graphic by Zoetawny.

'Big Brother 7: All Stars' - Live Feeds Bulletin - POV Winner

Janelle has won the Power of Veto.

A full report of the day's events will be posted a bit later. Please stop back!

'Big Brother 7: All Stars' - Live Feeds Report - Overnight Into Saturday - 8/05

Whoa! Stop the spinning house and let me off! Well, no... if anything, I'm more interested in what's going to happen this week. I've been tracking these folks and I'm still at a loss over who's with whom, who's lying when and what's going on in the other room! But, I'll tell you what I think about it all!

Here are the late night and overnight events and/or important or confusing happenings from that Big Brother House of Goodness Gracious, Great Balls of Confusion:

• When Janelle told Will that Kaysar said he wouldn't use the Veto if he played and won, Will told her he was wussing out on some sort of high moral ground or didn't want to choose. Will told her that if he (Will) won it he wouldn't use it because Mike may be put up on the block.
• Will's working Janelle against Kaysar for some reason of his own. He told her if Kaysar didn't back her up now, he never would. He also said that if Kaysar is in the end, no one would win against him.
• Meanwhile, Erika and Kaysar seem to be bonding more. She doesn't want him to be mad at her; he claims he isn't mad. She told him she didn't want HOH. She wasn't targeting Howie, but wanted to make sure she was safe before she went down.
• James told Howie that Janelle is campaigning against him (which she doesn't seem to be doing at all).
• Danielle was called to the Diary Room and was expected to have some sort of announcement from Big Brother -- so we got flame/clouds.
• When the feeds returned, the houseguests were sitting with Janelle and James in the nominations chairs. Will was telling the others that he actually does like everyone in the house, but something must be wrong with them if they're in the house. [Editor's note: He's right. I certainly wouldn't be in that house!]
• Okay, they picked POV partners... some rather odd choices. Janelle chose Marcellas (with whom she's feuding and he told her he wouldn't vote to save her). Danielle doesn't understand the choice and neither do I. Mike is playing for James and Will is playing for Danielle. Eep. Don't ask why, I have no clue. All I know is there must be a plan going on!
• Danielle told Marcellas that if Boogie wins and takes Janelle off, she'll put Will on the block. She told him she won't warn Mike, she'll just do it.
• Danielle also told Marcellas that right now she's not sure she'd pick James over Janelle. [Editor's note: I'm sure Danielle knows exactly what she's doing. I think she's just not saying.] She seems to be planting the seeds to rally against James with him, but not outright committing herself to anything.
• Will dropped by the room where all of S6 (including James) were talking. Dead silence for a bit, but they told him to stay. I noticed James quietly got up and left as the plain ol' not game talk went on.
• Danielle told Mike Boogie that if Janelle wins Veto and saves herself, Kaysar would go up. [Editor's note: Seeds. Planting. All over the place!]
• Kaysar told Janelle she would (long pause) probably have his vote to stay. He seems to have fallen for James' tales of woe and betrayal by Danielle.
• Janelle said if she goes, S6 MUST work with Chill Town to stay in the game.
• Danielle and Kaysar talked. He told her that he wasn't surprised by her nominations and he thinks she plans ahead. She didn't confirm the planning ahead at all.
• Danielle told him that she thought he was honorable, but something was wrong within his group. She seems to be working on him to desert S6.
• Janelle really thinks she's going to be the one going this week. Me? I'd prefer James gone and Janelle to remain. But I don't get a vote.

Graphic by Zoetawny.

'Big Brother 7: All Stars' - Live Feeds Report - Friday Evening 8/04

<-- Mike still isn't allowed to get his foot wet due to the stitched cut.

Ah, but it gives me a reason to mention things I wish the houseguests didn't have! The hot tub. Exercise equipment. If you don't have the live feeds, it's almost impossible to imagine the noise they make drowning out some really neat backstabbing... er... conversations. Yeah, no knives involved. Well, not since Season 2, anyway.

I guess you want to know what's happened since the nomination ceremony in the Big Brother House of Acrimony:

• If he has any confidence in Danielle's objective to remove Janelle and not him, James didn't show it... fussing, immediately heading to the S6 group to complain, yelling at the cameramen behind the walls and so on. He is NOT a happy camper even if his safety was guaranteed. He did NOT want to be nominated for any reason. If he's acting , it's good. I think most of it is an act, but I think he's a bit worried, too. He had pleaded with Danielle not to do it.
• In her nomination speech, Danielle said something to the effect of "I'm not here to do your dirty work and I'm not going to stand around to be picked off while you decide what you want to do."
• Danielle told Erika she moved Marcellas' key more towards the end just to make him worry.
• Danielle is still going on and on about Janelle referring to her as a "weak player."
• Marcellas has now latched onto Danielle. That's odd. She's not blonde.
• Marcellas is worried that Janelle will want him to play for POV for her. [Editor's note: @@ Needs an eyeroll. He's not the strongest player she could choose and she doesn't really trust him as of late.] The houseguests seem to think they'll get to choose POV players this week, but I don't know if they have concrete news or if it's in their minds like someone returning.]
• Kaysar told Janelle that if he wins HOH next week, he plans to nominate Danielle and Marcellas, with Marcellas the target.
• Mike told Janelle and Howie that they've been good to them the last few weeks and if they want them to play for the Veto, just let them know. They'll do anything they want.
• James asked Erika if his acting was good. She thinks it is.
• Janelle fussed that no one wants to hang out with her now. She believes that James thinks it's all her fault for not putting up Will.
• Marcellas told her nuh-uh when she asked if she had his vote.
• Janelle told Will that even if she goes, Howie and Kaysar will work with them.
• Kaysar told Janelle he doesn't know what he'd do or who he'd save if he won the Veto. [Editor's note: I think he might save Janelle or leave the noms as they stand. I doubt he'd save James.]
• Kaysar also told her Howie wouldn't use it if he won it. They don't want to play favorites. [Editor's note: Hmmm... I have no clue what's going on there. I would think Howie would indeed use it to save Janelle.]
• The S6 Players are all acting like James is still a member of their alliance, even moreso than a week ago. I don't know if it's strategy or what since they've often said how much they distrust him.
• Will talked to Danielle for a long time. At one point he said, "I told them I was just trying to make a show here..." - FLAME/CLOUDS! They're talking like an alliance and best of friends, but I don't think either applies. She mainly talked about Janelle has to go.
• Will told Danielle that Marcellas should assume he wanted to save Janelle and he was setting the stage so if she stays, she goes after him (Marcellas). Danielle told him that Marcellas only wanted to go against Janelle because he thought she was in with Chill Town. [Editor's note: Dang, have they thought this all three moves ahead while I'm thinking one? It sounds a bit like Danielle and Will actually want James out, Janelle to stay and Marcellas to go. Oh, no. My head hurts now.]
• Danielle thinks Kaysar threw the HOH Comp. I barely caught him falling and it went to flame/clouds, so I can't say.
• Will told Mike, in front of Danielle, he's committed to folks in this order: Mike, Danielle, James. He said no one would ever think James because they act like they don't like each other. [Editor's note: I said my head hurts. It hurts more now.]

The more I listen, the more confused I get. I honestly think that Danielle and Will are playing out their own personal schemes in the house. At this point I could see them being the final two.

'Big Brother 7: All Stars' - Live Feeds Bulletin - Nominations 8/04

Danielle nominated James and Janelle, her original choices shortly after winning HOH. Kaysar was right - she had already decided.

I'll be posting a late night report after they do report-worthy stuff!

'Big Brother 7: All Stars' - Live Feeds Digest - Friday Daytime 8/04

Before I really get started, I wanted to address a few issues brought up in comments and email. A few folks asked about the expected coup d'etat - a twist which would enable one houseguest to overthrow the Head of House. Julie Chen mentioned it at the very end of the live show on Thursday night. I don't really know how it will work and I believe the houseguests are unaware it's coming. It was a teaser for us. For the person who asked about George being on BB Slop for sixty days, it was the price he paid for winning the POV which saved his butt in the house.

Another issue which was brought up is that this blog isn't exactly straight reporting or that I have a bias. No, it isn't and yes, I do. I do tell the events of the house and I often insert my own personal feelings in editor's comments. I'm not someone just going by rote here. I have my favorites and houseguests I'd like to see gone. While I do have a bias with the houseguests themselves, I welcome fans or dislikers (haters is such a strong term) of all houseguests. I won't/don't put others down for not thinking along the same lines as me. It wouldn't be as much fun if we all had the same favorites, I don't think. So, don't expect me not to be snarky about houseguests at times. But you can expect me to respect your opinion.

/soapbox and onto what's been happening today in that Big Brother House of Spiders And The Flies Who Get Caught In The Web:

• Marcellas told Danielle she should put up Janelle and Kaysar instead of Janelle and James, then put in Howie if the Veto is used. He said that he can't condone Janelle's behavior in the house.
• Will told Janelle that someone from S6 has to go this week. He said he's working on it being James to go. [Editor's note: Except when he's with James telling him Janelle should go.]
• Danielle asked Kaysar who she thinks she should nominated. He told her that he thinks she's already made up her mind.
• Danielle then asked him if he or Janelle had a deal with Chill Town. He told her they didn't. Danielle told him the events this past week have her confused and she really doesn't know what to do. [Editor's note: I don't think so! Danielle is one of the most clever and sneaky players in the house. I think she knows exactly what she's doing every time she speaks to anyone in there.]
• Chicken George isn't feeling too well today. It may be because of the real food last night after his time on BB Slop.
• Kaysar told Danielle that they didn't put up Chill Town first because there were other targets going around like snakes in the grass. He was "trying to position himself." He assured her that she was never a target of S6.
• Danielle told Kaysar that he's the only one she can trust as he doesn't lie. [Editor's note: I bet she says that to all the houseguests!]
• Janelle told James that Marcellas leaks information. [Editor's note: As if James doesn't...!]
• Janelle thinks she will go no matter who's on the block with her. She told Will he needn't try to push for James to go even though Will told he can't be trusted.
• Danielle told Marcellas she can't nominate Howie because she promised she wouldn't when he was on the web in the HOH Comp.
• Marcellas told Danielle just to let him know who she wants out and he'll vote with her.
• Will insulted Internet BB fans and, more specifically those who own a fat cat. Uh-oh!
• Will told Mike he can go ahead and have a showmance, but don't trust Erika -- she'd throw them both under a bus in a heartbeat. [Editor's note: I think so, too. She's a lot more scheming than given credit for at times. Just thinking of the HOH pass-off to Danielle... it keeps Erika in the shadows and will make Danielle a larger target the next week.]
• Will and Mike met in the toilet stall and maybe are playing the viewers, maybe not - Will said they should flip the vote and then target Danielle next week. I don't know. I'm just reporting that one.
• Danielle, at least now pre-nom, seems pretty set on nominating Janelle and James, with Janelle being the target. The nominations ceremony hasn't been held yet. That could be a red herring or reality. We don't know yet.
• They're in lockdown now. I'll post a quick update if it's the nomination ceremony and the names get mentioned.

Graphic by Zoetawny.

'Big Brother 7: All Stars' - Live Feeds Report - Overnight Into Fri. 8/04

Oh, a change in power! Danielle is the new HOH and we'll see how much stock she takes in James. Or how much James has in her now that he holds the power to nullify one eviction vote. Julie Chen told the houseguests on the show that the week ahead was a week of competitions and told viewers that a new twist coming will be the coup d'etat - a twist that could overthrow the HOH.

What happened overnight in that Big Brother House of Under New Management? Here's the more interesting bits:

• James is thrilled. He whispered to Mike that Danielle will "cut Janelle's throat." Not literally, I hope.
• The houseguests chowed down on pizza, even George (thanks to Marcellas giving him that slop pass). [Editor's note: If Marcellas loses in the food comp, we're going to see huge drama when he goes on slop!]
• Like with anything he does, Marcellas made the food pass to George a media event. [Editor's note: @@ - have to roll those eyes! I think he really didn't do it out of the goodness of his heart, more because the backlash from others if he didn't.]
• Now James thinks that there will not be a return of a previous houseguest. [Editor's note: I said I didn't think so. They don't ever listen to me!]
• Janelle and Kaysar feel sick. Both know they're probably targets.
• Danelle is thinking of putting up Janelle with (get this) James to make sure she (Janelle) doesn't win POV. She would need at least five votes because James could nullify one.
• Howie's very sore from the comp. Danielle and Erika did better because they weren't supporting as much body weight.
• Boogie thought James would have worked harder in the HOH Comp.
• Unlike past weeks, most of the houseguests stayed in Danielle's new HOH room for quite a long time - not just a look and go.
• It looks like the Big Bed will be Erika, Boogie, Janelle, and Howie. Interesting bedmates.
• They seem to think there will be no food comp this week.
• Erika thinks Kaysar threw the HOH Comp. She may be right. They kept cutting the feeds and he went down very unexpectedly... immediately the feeds were blocked.
• Erika told Mike that she'll be doing a lot this week to protect Chill Town.
• As James ranted to Danielle about Janelle, she broke the news of her plan to him, telling he's not going to be happy. She explained how he could save himself. If Janelle were to get off the block with the veto, either Kaysar or Howie could go up. [Editor's note: Or... hey, they could backdoor James!]
• James is not happy. Not not not happy.
• Marcellas told James he'd vote to keep him (James) over Janelle. [Editor's note: Amy was right!]
• George is just happy that he thinks Danielle is nice to him.
• When talking to Erika, Danielle was vehement about wanting Janelle evicted.
• When James asked George if he'd have his vote to stay, George told him he'd have to think about it.
• Will decided that he, Janelle, Howie and Kaysar are the Depressed Alliance.
• Mike told Erika he's getting upset with the way Will's playing the game. [Editor's note: Act or not?]
• Marcellas lied to Janelle telling her that he didn't think she was going to target the S6 Players. Perhaps George and Will. [Editor's note: Liar, liar, pants on fire!]
• Danielle said she doesn't want to sleep in the HOH and wants her regular bed. Howie will be the first taker. It sounds like they'll rotate.
• Will told Danielle that Marcellas should go before Howie or Kaysar.
• So many think that they're in Danielle's alliance that it could make you dizzy. [Editor's note: But who will have her loyalty?]
• As I get this posted, Danielle has been reading the Bible... perhaps seeking Divine Intervention? I don't know.
  

'Big Brother 7: All Stars' - Live Feeds Quickie Report

After initially tucking the Slop Free Week Pass in his drawer and fussing how he hates slop and needs it, Marcellas just gave George the pass. Marcellas had said while tucking said pass in the drawer, "I never promised to give up anything."

George was reluctant to take it and is almost in tears because of the kindness.

I feel a bit better about Marcellas now. And George can eat for the week!

'BB7: All Stars' - Live Feeds HOH Update - New HOH

Danielle faked that she was gone, but laughed and regrouped herself.

It's down to Erika, Howie and Danielle. Everyone's trying to get Howie to drop. Danielle is pleading. Erika is pleading. Howie says he wants HOH really bad. Erika swears Howie is safe. He's grunting.

Howie let go.
Erika yelled, "You've got it, Dan" and let go.
Danielle is the new HOH.

Quick recap to fill in what happened between flames:
The eggs --
Will and Kaysar - rotten
James - Nullify an eviction vote
Mike - $10,000
Marcellas - Slop Free Pass (which everyone said would go to George, but Marcellas hasn't committed that I know about)

Erika promised Howie he'd be safe, then threw the comp to Danielle.

'BB7: All Stars' - Live Feeds HOH Update

BB gave Janelle an envelope to read. It was making them use only their hands and legs literally hanging their bodies and head below the web.

James went down. He got the egg with the Overturn an eviction note.

I think someone else just went down.

Kaysar and Mike (10 Grand) are out. They say the Slop Free Egg is left.

11 PM ET - George is down. He should eat now!

Howie hanging in. Erika hanging in. Danielle is weakening.

'BB7: All Stars' - Live Feeds HOH Comp Update 10 PM ET

The web tilts and goo gets glopped on them.

Will told Janelle that he gave Diane the sympathy vote because she was so sad. He asked her not to tell anyone, but then decided that he didn't want James to get in trouble or mad... so he told them all.

Will also tried to sell Janelle on a Final Four split proceeds pact. Totally against BB rules. Janelle told him that Julie asked if she was in love with him.

I'll be posting this in a minute. So far, it's just Will out of the web.

'Big Brother 7: All Stars' - Live Feeds HOH Update/Screen Cap - 8/03

Will is down - got a rotten egg.

He claims he fell. He was fooling around a lot. He just told Janelle he quit. Mike is advertising for a new alliance.

All have agreed whoever gets the Free From Slop For A Week egg will give it to George.

As far as this comp goes, I'll post an entry every time someone is out. If no one falls, I'll post on the hour. So, if no one goes down between now and then, the next update will be at 10 PM ET.

'Big Brother 7: All Stars' - East Coast Update - HOH Comp Update - 8/03

It is an endurance comp. The HG have to stay up in a huge spider web raised off the ground. The Comp is called "Caught in a Web." The first five who fall can take a golden egg. One egg contains a weeklong Free From Slop Pass, another can cancel someone's eviction vote, another contains $10,000, two are rotten. A new Coup D'etat will be introduced next week - can overthrow HOH.

Now silly string is raining down on them. Or whipped cream. Will's messing around.

Okay, the show ended. I'll be switching to feeds and updating as best I can through the comp.

'Big Brother 7: All Stars' - East Coast Update - Eviction - 8/03

Live voting... remember these are votes to evict:

Kaysar - Diane
Howie - Diane
Marcellas - Diane
Mike Boogie - Diane
Will - Erika
George - Diane
Danielle - Diane
James - Diane

Interesting, eh? By a vote of a 7 to 1, Diane is evicted. Will... Erika? James... Diane? YIKES!

'Big Brother 7: All Stars' - Live Feeds Update and Live Show Blogging Schedule

Well, I shouldn't have betted two days for Janelle and Kaysar's go to bed early, get up early and eat healthy plan. They were up all night once again leading into today. How do they expect to win comps? I realize they have been, but sleep deprivation will catch up to them.

What's been happening today in that Big Brother House of Rising Suspicion?

• Will's still hungry.
• Janelle thought last year was more exciting and fun because of "all the hate." [Editor's note: Well, Marcellas and James seem to find it.]
• Janelle and Will talked about James' reaction to Diane's expected eviction. They also discussed, but didn't carry out, changing all the clocks to freak the others out. [Editor's note: BB1 had no clocks. Wasn't it George who made the potato clock? Remember that?]
• The wake-up song, played by BB at about 10:15 AM PT, was The Ramones "I Want To Be Sedated." Perfect!
• Lots of morning flame/clouds. At one point a glimpse of some show staff was seen. Woo!
• Mike Boogie told Kaysar that if he or Will get HOH, the rest will want them to do their dirty work and they refuse. He indicated Marcellas might be on their nom list.
• Mike also said he thinks the HOH will be either Kaysar or Danielle. [Editor's note: I doubt Danielle. She doesn't really play to win the HOH often. Best to let others win and for herself to just be supportive of whomever needs support.]
• James fussed again about S6 and Janelle's nominations. [Editor's note: Oh, James, just knock it off.]
• It sounds like we may be in for an endurance comp. Eep.

That's about it except for small talk and Jedi playing.

We have severe thunder storms going through here, expected to last the next few hours. Power staying (please!), I will post the big breaking news from the live show -- Eviction, HOH (if not endurance past show, regular feeds update if it goes beyond the show) -- in East Coast Updates as they occur here. So, tune in to get the breaking news and tell those thunderstorms to avoid me!