Big Brother 17: Live Feeds into Saturday - July 4

(Hot) Tub Talk

I hope everyone has great plans for the holiday weekend! I will be posting, but it might be a bit more brief than usual. Here's the latest from inside that Big Brother House of Pampered Pigs:

• From my last update, you know that Steve and Jason won the Battle of the Block. Shelli is the sole HOH now and the nominees are John and Da'Vonne. John won the Power of Veto.
• Yeah, all that happened in one day!
• While many have been saying Audrey, Audrey, Audrey as the person who needs to leave, it's not looking good for Da'Vonne.
• And, she wouldn't have to be backdoored ... she's already up on the block!
• Audrey might still go up on the block when/if John saves himself. But then it would be an epic battle between Audrey and Da'Vonne.
• Audrey is better at manipulating people (even though people are onto her ways).
• Da'Vonne is pretty outspoken and plays a rather emotional excitable game at times.
• However, it's looking more like they might just put up a pawn (like Meg, for example) to go after Da'Vonne.
• Clay and Shelli tried to convince John not to use the veto. (They really want Da'Vonne out).
• I don't think he's that dumb even though he might sound that way!
• Then they talked about putting Liz up as the pawn.
• At least they can't put Steve up as the pawn again!
• Austin is spreading the word that he's sure Audrey is America's Player.
• Um ... let me think about that one ... NO. She's not.
• While everyone else napped, Steve was a bit uneasy and quite awake. He spoke to us saying that he thinks he should tell Shelli his vote will be with her decision.
• Steve said that no matter what happens, he has a great life to go home to.
• Of course, he's not going anywhere this week!
• The others eventually got up and spent lots of yard time in the late night hours.
• I'm pretty sure the yard is going to be unavailable to them for most of today's holiday as they usually lock them inside on the 4th.
• Austin helped Lizia work out kinks in her back, then did the same for Da'Vonne.
• Jason talked about how wrong it is that a good person like Da'Vonne may go home.
• They dressed up the inflatable giraffe and harassed the poor thing.
• Steve took the giraffe and dangled it from the second floor railing, threatening to drop it unless a ransom is paid.
• James rescued the giraffe and performed CPR on it.
• Y'see what I've been dealing with?
• I think the PoV ceremony probably won't be until tomorrow.
• But things aren't looking good for Da'Vonne.

Steve didn't keep his prom 'do

It's not looking good for Da'Vonne

But, it looks a bit better for Audrey

The giraffe should file charges

Austin arrests Lizia ... or not

Gals on couches

Big Brother 17: Live Feeds Friday - BotB, Veto Winners - July 3

Shelli and Boy Toy Clay

Yikes! What a whirlwind day! They had to wrap up everything because (as I understand) there's a big 4th of July celebration on the CBS lot and they have to be in indoor lockdown for that. So, here's what's been happening in that Big Brother House of Whirling Dervishes:

• The house consensus is that Audrey needs to go.
• As you know from my last update: Shelli nominated Da'Vonne and John, Becky nominated Steve and Jason.
• The Battle of the Block went down (blocked to the live feeds).
• Steve and Jason won the Battle of the Block and they are no longer on the block. 
• Becky lost her HOHship with that win by her nominees.
• So, Shelli is the sole HoH and her nominees are Da'Vonne and John.
• (At least they rhyme!)
• Then the PoV comp happened.
• Fish, fish, everywhere, fish today!
• JOHN won the PoV.
• He's sure to save himself.
• I think.
• He seems goofy, but I don't think he's stupid!
• Will Audrey go up?
• Hmm. 
• We'll see.

Jeff and Meg, not really a couple

John is a Have Not

Big Brother 17: Live Feeds Into Friday pre-dawn - July 3

Before the live show

So, we have two women HoH to start out with this week until it gets dwindled to one HoH by the BoB. Here's what happened after the live show last night with those Big Brother House of Harried Hamsters:

• They talked about what the "last laugh" Kathy Griffin BB Takeover might be, but none are coming close and they didn't have anything more than the teaser we saw at the end of the show. Vanessa had the closest guess in thinking it might have something to do with the votes. But the method and the actual WHAT it has to do was still in the air with her.
• Audrey, after appearing normal during the show, continued to isolate herself from others and moped about the show.
• I'd call her Debbie Downer or Negative Nancy, but I can't think of anything with an 'A.'
• They also spoke of the missing BB Takeover sound clip during the show. It wasn't just us. Someone did an OOPS.
• Jason berated himself for doing so poorly in the HoH comp.
• Is it an act? Probably.
• Jeff sought out Audrey and asked why she wasn't hanging out with everyone else. She told him that she's better off alone because everyone is against her.
• Oh, sure, Audrey. Just hide away. That will make things so much better!
• Audrey goes to tears and blamed any anti-Jeff talk on Jason (again). She also said she didn't start the (ill-fated) girls alliance. And she didn't throw Vanessa under the bus.
• Same as it ever was, same as it ever was.
• Audrey is a one-trick pony. Well, maybe two tricks. Instigate and deny.
• Jason and Da'Vonne think they will be two of the nominations.
• Ah, the screen says Nominations Today even though the two HoH don't even have access to their room yet!
• Becky and Shelli talked about "the elephant in the room" -- AKA, Audrey. Neither want to really talk to her. Shelli doesn't want to hurt her feelings. But both think "the house" wants something done about Audrey.
• Shelli does not want Clay to go on the block.
• Of course she doesn't!
• We could have predicted that.
• It's sounding like Becky wanted to win HoH to go against Audrey because others told her that Audrey said she was a racist bigot.
• Somehow I missed that.
• They decided that neither Clay nor Jackie will be nominated by either of them.
• Once again, no food comp -- the two HoH chose the Have Nots.
• They chose Steve, Meg, James and Jason. I'm not sure the reasoning, except that none of them were Have Nots last week. I'd think it was a fairness thing so no one suffers two weeks in a row.
• They should have put Audrey in there.
• But I bet they have far better plans for Audrey this week!
• Becky told Jason that she might put him up with Steve.
• She wants Audrey to go home, though.
• As if Audrey isn't going to see through a backdoor plan from the get-go.
• Who wants to see my HoH room?
• Eh, seen one, seen 'em all.
• Jackie, like Jace, immediately recognized the hinky vote for her was Audrey.
• Austin told Audrey she probably won't go on the block, but get backdoored.
• Well, duh.
• If she doesn't expect it at this point, she needs to put on her cheap sunglasses and isolate herself in bed.
• Again.
• Clay told Audrey that they're all flipping the house against Da'Vonne.
• Hmm.
• I don't see that happening even though John said he was leery of working with Da'Vonne because she's cocky.
• Then we had fish for an extended period.
• Oh my.
• Nominations are indeed in.
• Shelli nominated John and Da'Vonne. Becky nominated Steve and Jason.

After the live show

Yet another alliance?

Steve, more popular than he thinks

Becky, HoH for now

Shelli, HoH for now

Bug Brother 17: Live Eviction Show Blog Party - July 2

Okay! Ready for a live eviction? Tonight should also be revealing the twin twist (but many of us already know) and Kathy Griffin will be running the next BB Takeover. As the show airs here on the East Coast, I'll be continuously updating this entry with the major happenings. Refresh the page to get the latest! To join in on the real party, stop in the comments area and make yourself comfy!

But, first ...

A reminder of the blog pool match-ups (thanks to ORKMommy!):

Audrey - David, Chase, Orkmommy, Nicole K

Austin - Petals, Tammy, marthalight, Dr_Celine

Becky - Glenn, Jackie, Indiana Jane, Brian

Clay - FairieGoddess0714, QuixoticElf, DonnaNY, JonMD1267

Da'Vonne - jessica UNderwood, SueGee, Ed in Ohio, Nickelpeed

Jace - Becky in TX, CherylinNC, JOKATS, CaelaXO

James - uncartie, Marlo, Jackie~juju, ML

Jason - Witt, Sharon, WolfpackRed

John - Sasha, lynn1, clover

Liz - Skyriverblue, jo Chapman, monty924

Meg - Sharon S, Merrilee, MikesGirl

Shelli - Delee, Sharon N, chrob

Steve - KelseyNY, Carrie, K

Vanessa - Chacha, Heather Reyes, T-Town Chick

Let's get the party started!

Good. The recap was short and sweet for a change. We now have a stunned Jace sitting there after the PoV ceremony. Austin thinks something fishy is going on and he needs to watch his own game. Jace decides to confront James. James tells him it wasn't personal, it's strategic. Jace says it's personal.

Audrey corners Jace and tells him she had nothing to do with it. (Liar, liar, pants on fire.) Austin starts the Underground Movement (to save Jace) with Jace. Jace proceeds to campaign. Most don't really care to change their minds.

Audrey swings her hands around like a helicopter as she tells Jace everyone wants him gone. She said that Jace wanted to backdoor Jason. They start arguing. A KERFUFFLE!

So far the twins have switched four times and no on has noticed (except us). It's Liz and her sister, Julia. I will from here on call them Lizia. They will swap after casting a single vote together tonight.

Eviction time:
Jackie: Love you all, exciting, keep me here, love, make right decision, etc.
Jace: Advertises his web stuff, talks about 8 person alliance, betrayed, James created fake alliance with me, would like to stay although you've made up your minds.

The voting to evict:
Jeff -- Jace
Da'Vonne -- Jace
Jason -- Jace
Audrey -- Jackie
Steve -- Jace
Into commercial ... 
Lizia -- Jace
Austin -- Jace
Meg -- Jace
John -- Jace
Clay -- Jace
Becky -- Jace
Shelli -- Jace
Vanessa -- Jace

By a vote of 12 votes to evict (out of 13), Jace is evicted.

He actually hugs all, apologizes and says he loves them. Then does a flying somersault and calls out to Frankie in the audience. Ew. Other than that, he handled all well.

BB Takeover time! Delay? Oops! Someone missed a cue, no Takeover noise but Kathy Griffin on the screen, sends them to the backyard for the HoH comp.

Kathy and Julie sit. It's obvious that Kathy does indeed watch the feeds. She will surprise the hamsters throughout the week. She will call them. The seventh person answering will receive the power to block three people's votes at the live eviction next week.

HoH comp, two rounds, half and half playing by random draw. "Ginger-Fever" -- Kathy Griffin hates the billboard for her new show, they must assemble new billboard, run across yard and hit buzzer.

Becky is the first new HoH of the week! 

Second round is on! And SHELLI is the second HoH!

BB Takeover -- Kathy Griffin on the screen saying how she loves to get the last laugh and she'll give one of them a chance to get the last laugh at the next eviction. 

My next live feeds report won't be up until early morning East Coast time. Little happened today before the live show, so I need fodder from the overnight!

Big Brother 17: Live Feeds Overnight into Thursday - July 2

Enjoying the feast

I've had some connectivity issues with Blogger trying to get this post up, so it might be a bit short and sweet. (Grr.)

• The ants have made their way into the refrigerator. I didn't know they could survive cold temperatures!
• Meg and James talked about Audrey. He told her how Audrey told him that Jeff is after him. She assured him that wasn't the case.
• They decided it's all Audrey trying to create distrust and planting those seeds once again.
• After first suggesting The Fonz for Steve's new makeover persona, they decided Stefan.
• Jace worked on James trying to get him to vote Jackie out.
• I doubt that will work.
• Along with the prom, they're doing a talent show -- Vanessa and Da'Vonne do a mime routine, Liz and Jeff do cheerleading, John and Becky do a skit ... and so on.
• Wait. Where's Audrey?
• Oh. In bed with her sunglasses on.
• Go figure.
• Jace isn't at the prom, either. He must not have been able to get a date. Maybe Geek Squad McGee stole his date.
• It was Skittle-decided that Jeff and Meg were the King and Queen of the prom.
• A good time was had by all.
• Except Audrey.
• And Jace.
• James told Jeff that Jace has been running around throwing him (Jeff) under the bus.
• We know that's mostly at Audrey's direction.
• Ew. John went to Audrey's room and hugged her because he knew she was upset.
• Mind you, he's not one of her minions.
• Stay away from her, Johnny Mac! She'll taint your game!
• Oh ... I forgot to mention that the Have Nots could take part in the super feast that BB gave them after midnight.
• Jace claims the only thing he's gotten out of BB is a new pair of shoes.
• As it should be.
• Don't forget ... the first live eviction will be tonight 9pm ET! Be here for the blog party and bring beverages!

After dinner rest

After the prom

Mmm ... tasty!

All alone while the others party down

Everybody but Audrey was there