'Big Brother 7: All Stars' - Live Feeds Report - Saturday 9/09 Overnight Into Sunday

Suppose they gave a television show finale and no one came?

The Internet sentiment regarding the finale is the lowest, most negative I've seen over the years of the show. Even last year's unpopular final two were more popular than this season's "All Stars."

Here are the events of yesterday and the overnight hours from that Big Brother House of Diasappointment:

• The daytime itself was lacking much noteworthy - they burned a pot of something on the stove, Erika talked to herself how she took out the brains of Chill Town, Mike napped, they smooched a bit.
• Mike said the Diary Room asked him if Will and Kaysar had a deal where Will would be evil and Kaysar good. He said that was crazy.
• There. Now you know the daytime hours happenings. It was the evening that became a bit intriguing.
• We could hear the voices, but the feeds themselves were showing Erika sitting alone at a table. The jury was in the house, or outside the house. They had microphones, anyway.
• Howie aparently had gas, Marcellas claimed he wouldn't miss that at all. George giggled. Danielle said she didn't want to go first.
• Will's voice told everyone to "stress down" and make it look as if they were angry.
• George said something about James' expressions never change.
• Howie wanted to urinate in the bushes, but was told to wait - they'd let them inside soon.
• The feeds were then blocked for more than a few hours as the jury questioned the final two.
• Mike thought they would have a more clear idea about how the jury vote would go after the Q&A period, but he's not sure. He said that one of the "fencesitters" was Janelle and she "went the other way." Erika said she never really thought she "had Janelle." [Editor's note: Hmmm... Janelle will vote for Erika?]
• James asked Erika something along the lines of: "Why should I vote for you if you deplored Alison's hooking up and flirting, yet you did it?"
• They think the vote will come down to Chicken George.
• Mike thinks the jury are all hypocrites. He said Danielle had no right to question him like she did. He lied to everyone but George and Will. He didn't lie to George because he didn't need to. Danielle asked Erika about "ass-kissing" and throwing comps.
• They said the only juror who "went off" was Janelle. Erika thinks she's jealous. Mike said, "Yeah, because she lost two years in a row." They proceeded to trashtalk Janelle and, to me, it sounds like they might be the ones who are jealous.
• Mike said Howie is a shallow person. [Editor's note: Pot. Kettle. Black.]
• Mike thinks that Howie will vote for Erika while Erika is worried that Howie will be influeneced by Janelle. I'm so confused
• They both think the vote will be very close - a 4-3 which could go either way.
• Big Brother gave them wine.
• Erika thinks that Danielle will vote for her.
• They complained more about Janelle being a "crazy _____."
• Mike told Erika that Janelle is jealous because she (Erika) is the "pretty girl" sitting in the final two. [Editor's note: Gag.]
• Mike told Erika that the jury sounded more hostile to her than to him. She said she noticed, but didn't know why - she was always the "nice girl." [Editor's note: Gag.]
• Mike thinks Will is working on the jury, but doesn't know if he'll be able to influence some of the jurors.
• They each took responsibility for Howie's eviction.
• Apparently they could only hear the jury, couldn't see them.
• They talked about the various alliances in the house - LOD, the Perfect Storm, etc.
• Erika told Mike that she knew he threw the face-morph comp when his time came in so high.
• Mike asked Erika if she was lying to Janelle when she told her she'd take her to the final two. She said no - she would have beat her in the vote (she thinks). If she hadn't let go of the key, Erika was going to throw the comp to her.
• Erika is sure that Janelle would have taken her to the final two over Mike.
• Mike thinks that if Janelle were in the final two, Will would vote for her.
• Erika thinks the whole jury is jealous of them and bitter about not being in the final two.
• They trashtalked Janelle once again. Still. Whatever.
• Alone, Mike asked the camera if he should drop Operation Double Date tonight or save it for the time being. The camera didn't answer.
• Erika told Mike she protected him the entire game. [Editor's note: @@ Eyeroll, please!]
• Erika went on again about how she singlehandedly "took out the brain of Chill Town."
• Mike found that insulting, as he should. [Editor's note: Yes, Will was the brain, but to tell Mike that to his face is a bit mean.]
• They got into a snit. Heehee! Slammed doors, grumbling at/about each other.
• They slept apart. Well, Erika mostly was awake.

There you go. There's trouble in paradise and... you reap what you sow.

Regarding... Stuff

Huh... for those of you not seeing the graphic in my last entry, it should return. I got a notice that I've exceeded my bandwith for the day and access should return after 4 AM ET. Very odd as I've certainly had more traffic to this site than there has been today. It only seems to be affecting the latest animated graphic here, as well as any web pages I've set up using the FTP Space on one of my AOL names.

To respond to a few things in comments:
Of course, folks can stay around commenting! BB is wrapping up and I'll be blogging about The Amazing Race, Survivor and Lost... at a minimum. I'll also be watching for news about Big Brother off season and other television things of interest. All of this will be right here on this blog, so no need to search for my new home. I'll just change the decorations!

I've been asked what I make of the vote on the CBS website, as well as the possiblity that some jurors may not be able to vote due to "escaping" from sequester and talking with the outside world. I don't know. They definitely got out of the house and away from the handlers (show staff monitoring them to make sure they don't talk about the show). That could possibly mean that some jurors are disqualified. Or, perhaps Big Brother thinks they're throwing us a bone. Oh, you get a chance to vote for the winner out of the two losers!

The rumored fight in sequester still has no credible news source (although the escape does).

The question/answer period is supposed to be around 10 PM tonight (ET). I'll try to pick up on their reactions and get them posted. I'd post an update now, but it would be just a few sentences and not worthwhile. So, I'll wait to see what I can pick up a bit later.

'Big Brother 7: All Stars' - Live Feeds Report - Evening and Overnight Into Saturday 9/09

Argh, I don't like this final two. No, I don't. But, since I've committed myself to covering the season, I'll follow it through and keep reporting until the end.

I've always said I don't care for "All Star" seasons of reality shows. And, while I enjoyed seeing Nakomis, George and Will return this season, I personally wouldn't have even considered Mike or Erika material for any sort of "all stars" show. To me, it's a stretch that either got on the show at all. I was unimpressed with Erika in her own season and felt her only saving grace that year was her friendship with Jack. I absolutely abhored Mike in what little of his own season he lasted. I believe he was the fourth out and annoying from the first week. That season I liked Will, but he blossomed after Mike left the house. Mike shouldn't have been in this season at all and, if not for Will's insistence, he wouldn't have been. Now either Mike or Erika will win it all. Feh.

Sigh... but I'll keep reporting! However, over the next few days, I'll be finishing my introduction to the Survivor cast, getting more into The Amazing Race and, come October 4, the new Lost season starts! I'll also be occasionally blogging about other shows and television happenings, too. I hope you stick around to discuss things because it's great to get all the different perspectives!

Here are the evening and overnight events from the Big Brother House of Feh:

• Erika and Mike are still thrilled with what excellent players they are.
• Erika thinks herself to be the "new PuppetMaster" as she got Will's girlfriend to vote out Will.
• They think they'll be interviewed on The View.
• They also think the feeds should be turned off for the last few days so they can watch television and listen to music.
• They're bored. I'm bored. And, no, believe it or not, they're not snuggling or anything.
• Erika paced around a lot. It's like she can't settle down.
• The question and answer period from the jury is supposed to be at 9 PM (their time) on Saturday. What I can pick up on it, I'll report. It's midnight here and most likely blocked from the feeds, but I'll be able to get their secondhand reactions, at least. Will there be any memorable accusations? We can only hope!
• For someone who "needs money," Erika has a house that she bought for nearly a half-million which has appreciated in value.
• The quad cam went wacky at one point. While the other cams individually worked fine with the house feeds, the quad cam went to basketball and a movie being shown on HBO (with Brad Pitt!).
• That's pretty much all the news worth reporting.

Some folks asked about whether Erika was wearing Janelle's "stolen" bathing suit or not. I have to admit that I don't pay all that much attention to Erika in bikinis as she's often wearing them. So, I couldn't tell you. They were sharing clothes a lot, but I wouldn't have a clue whose bikini belongs to whom.

There are rumors about a fight in the sequester house, but I can't find any credible news sources about that. So, I'd have to dismiss that as simply a rumor. However, it is true that some of the sequestered houseguests were spotted in a bar - blog reader Cyndi (shout out to Cyndi and thanks) posted a link to the news blurb in my previous entry. So, that one is verified.

I've been thinking... what final two would I find most interesting to watch stuck in the house alone for five days? I think I'd like to see what Will and Nakomis would talk about. How about you?

Graphic by Zoetawny.

'Big Brother 7: All Stars' - Live Feeds Report - Friday 9/08

Well, one thing about just Erika and Mike in the house... I won't worry about how long it takes me to get an entry up and posted!

Boring. Of course, with just two houseguests, no matter what two, it gets boring. So, while I don't care for the final two, it's not their fault.

This time.

Here are today's events (or lack thereof) from that Big Brother House of Tedium 'til Tuesday:

• Erika got re-hooked on smoking. In the wee hours, she was up poking around looking for even a butt to smoke. Janelle must have taken the cigarettes with her.
• Erika decided she'd tackle the housecleaning today (two days after she vowed she wouldn't, but the ones who messed things up are gone).
• While alone in the kitchen she said something about "70 days together - if this isn't a test, I don't know what is." Hmmm... prior relationship with Mike Boogie test? New relationship with him test? I don't know.
• They lounged a lot. In the pool. By the pool. Everywhere.
• They small-talked, wondered how Janelle would be at sequester. [Editor's note: The last evicted usually isn't sent to sequester, but to a hotel instead. Janelle isn't there.]
• That's it! Short, sweet.

'Big Brother 7: All Stars' - Live Feeds Report - Overnight Into Friday 9/08

Hmmm... this final two isn't the final two I wanted to see this season, for sure. My personal favorites through the season were Nakomis, Will and George. Ah, but it's the hand dealt by Big Brother, so I'll deal with it. After all, I don't really know any of these people and, most likely, outside of folks who go on Jeopardy or something, reality television "stars" probably aren't the type of folks I'd hang out with anyway! It personally doesn't matter to me who gets the big bucks in the game. But... Erika and Mike Boogie! Feh, I say! Feh.

For those of you text messaging in America's Vote for the jury member to receive $25,000, the information is at America's Vote - Big Brother 7: All-Stars on CBS. It is strictly text messaging, no online voting. It closes on Monday.

One more gripe before I go onto the events of last night - due to the special programming on Sunday, these two will be in the house alone much too long! Usually the final two are only in there for two or three days alone. As the finale isn't until Tuesday, Mike Boogie and Erika have almost five entire days. (Feh.) For those folks who say they won't watch the finale, I'm hoping for some good jury questioning, so it may be worthwhile! Perhaps James will ream Mike Boogie or Howie will go bonkers! You never know.

Here are the overnight events from that Big Brother House of (feh) Final Two:

• Mike told Erika that the reason he got Will's question right in the HOH Competition was because he knew Will would answer the opposite of what anyone would expect.
• Erika took credit for Janelle's wording in her Will nomination (the "I've made many mistakes" speech).
• They got a fruit basket and champagne.
• They're both still surprised to be in the final two and have amazed looks on their faces... a lot.
• Mike Boogie was glad that Janelle was so good about the eviction. [Editor's note: What? No class act bit? You're slipping, Boogie!]
• They both think it will be a long five days. So do I.
• Erika thinks that if she had not gotten to Janelle, it would be Mike Boogie and Will in the final two. I think so, too.
• Erika told Mike that she wouldn't have voted him out had she won HOH.
• Mike Boogie warned Erika that many people were told they were a part of Chill Town. Erika told him she already knew.
• Erika is glad she didn't have to vote Janelle out after "swearing on my mother." [Editor's note: @@ - Roll those eyes! I'm sorry, but I always hate to see people do this. Sheesh.]
• Mike Boogie plans on wearing his special Chill Town shirt at the finale.
• Mike thinks Will and Janelle will have sex in sexquester... er, sequester. [Editor's note: Tell me again... is this guy older than 15? Hasn't he gotten past his adolescent years yet?]
• Erika thinks that Janelle is dumb when it comes to Will. Mike Boogie thinks Janelle is weird and not close to her family. (Hey, I'm just reporting here.)
• Erika told Mike about her goodbye message to Will.
• Mike and Erika think they're both great players. [Editor's note: Gag me now, please.]
• Mike (alone) told the camera he wants to have sex with Erika. [@@]
• Ack... kissing and making out in the hot tub. [Editor's note: Covering my eyes.]
• Erika talked to Mike about Janelle's "banana bread" deal with Will. Mike told her that was only if Janelle made it to the final three and Howie wasn't in on the deal. Erika said, "She'll get it off some guy anyway." [Editor's note: Hmmm... isn't it Erika who's always got to have that (odd) boyfriend in her life?]
• When they were discussing who should have won, but didn't - Erika said she liked Nakomis for the win. Mike doesn't understand why "the girls" like Nakomis. [Editor's note: I like Nakomis, too. I think it's because she's smart, has ethics in the game and yet has her own mind.]
• They put mattresses together on the floor so they could cuddle. Feh.