BB18: Live Feeds into Saturday - August 6

I like the jester hat better

Here's the latest from inside that Big Brother House of Tears and Testosterone:

• The nominees, Zakiyah and Michelle, have realized that, as long as the guys remain in charge of the house, they'll take all the women out one by one.
• Well ... yeah, they will. But, this season like so many in the past, had women wanting to ally, then blowing it. The men tend to ally and stick with it. 
• Meanwhile, Natalie tells James that Nicole is playing the game dirty.
• Girl against girl, again.
• Paul is still lying to Zakiyah, telling her that Bridgette had been the target last week, not Da'Vonne.
• We know he was instrumental in getting Da'Vonne out. If not for Paulie's persistence, Bridgette would have gone out the door.
• There's some sort of kerfuffle about beads during the blocked to live feeds nominations ceremony. Victor, from New Orleans, got beads in his HoH basket. It seems that he gave people them during the ceremony and Michelle either threw them down or at him or something.
• I guess we'll see what that's all about on the show Sunday night.
• Michelle told Nicole that she feels like a failure (over the HoH comp poor showing). 
• Like Michelle needed something else to feel bad about herself. She doesn't get that she's pretty, she is NOT fat, she's smart ... and, gosh-darn it, people like her. (My apologies to Stuart Smalley/Al Franken)
• But people get tired of a constant pity party.
• Paulie wants Zakiyah to stay, Michelle out this week.
• So, that's probably going to happen unless Michelle pulls a rabbit out of her hat and wins PoV.
• He's pushing his oust the females agenda to James.
• James nods a lot. But, as usual, doesn't really commit.
• I think James realizes he needs to stay on the good side of the power until the moment comes that they can be brought down.
• That is, if that moment ever comes.
• Paulie thinks the girls will say anything to get the guys to turn on each other.
• Well, yeah. Of course. Anything is worth a try!
• Michelle talked to Victor who told her that he had felt alone when he first came back into the game. But now he feels he's connected with everyone except Zakiyah (who only connects with Paulie and ex-connected with Da'Vonne).
• He acted like he wants Michelle to stay over Zakiyah.
• It doesn't matter. It's not Victor's HoH anyway. It belongs to Paulie. Paulie wants Michelle out, so be it!
• Paulie thinks Michelle uses crying as a game strategy.
• I just wonder if she uses it as a way of life.
• It's sad.
• Michelle is sure that she's the target.
• Zakiyah thinks that she's the target.
• I'm personally kind of doubtful the nominations will change unless either Zakiyah or Michelle win PoV. Anyone else, they'll probably remain the same.
• And, if they remain the same, I would predict Michelle out the door rather than Zakiyah.
• I could be wrong, but that's what I'm thinking!

Maybe he'll grow up someday

James gettin' the love

Pondering possibilities

Is it cruel that I hoped he fell over backwards?

BB18: Live Feeds into Friday Night, Nominations - August 5

Life in the BB house

Here's the latest from inside that Big Brother House of Whirling Dervishes:

• They slept way in this morning.
• I'm talking around 2pm their time until they were up and about.
• When I came home from work and looked in on the live feeds for the excitement, I found none.
• Then I followed their example.
• I took a nap.
• I only planned to take an hour. I woke up almost five hours later. Oy!
• As a result, I had to look back on flashback and catch the action and now my report is just about as timely as the BB hamsters getting up in the morning.
• My apologies.
• Ohh! Ohh! James got the care package! He can take out two votes in next week's (first, I assume) eviction.
• He also got socks and cookies.
• Zakiyah, not knowing she'd be later put on the block, "knew" James would get it.
• I personally wish the fans had held off and gave him the immunity package. 
• But that's just me.
• Nicole told Corey that she thinks Natalie and James are America's favorites.
• Well, in this mess of hamsters, I'm having trouble picking a favorite. I'd probably have to go with James. He generally means well and doesn't cuss every other word.
• King Paulie thinks that if they want to get Bridgette out, they would need Natalie or Nicole to do it so they wouldn't look bad.
• Paulie also thinks they should hand HoH to one of the girls to get Victor out.
• @@
• I think someone needs to win HoH and knock Paulie down a peg or two.
• So, you know that Bridgette won't be going on the block this week!
• Actually, as predicted ... Victor did Paulie's will -- Zakiyah and Michelle are on the block.
• Tears and more tears.
• Fine with me. Either can go.
• I just wish someone would be able to break up Paul/Paulie. With them ruling every HoH directly or indirectly, it's going to be a boring August.

She can smile ... for now

Nice that he won HoH again

Before the nominations

After the nominations

If memory serves, first red HoH robe

BB18: Live Feeds into Friday - August 5

Forget the bunny hat!

Here's the latest from inside that Big Brother House of Two Hang Tough:

• If you missed the HoH comp update post previous to this one -- the comp went to a rather epic battle between Natalie and Victor.
• Natalie, much weaker and more battered, finally gave in and Victor became the HoH.
• They had promised each other safety during the comp.
• We'll see how that goes.
• Paulie (who might as well be HoH each week) wants Zakiyah and Michelle on the block. He thinks they should be split up.
• Meanwhile, Michelle cried to Zakiyah that she thinks she's been set up and will be going home this week.
• Both Zakiyah and Michelle think that Paul had no idea that Da'Vonne would be voted out.
• Zakiyah told Michelle that, if she wins veto, she'll pull her (Michelle) down.
• Let's see how that goes.
• They both think that Victor will put whoever Paulie wants on the block.
• They probably have that one right.
• In other news, Bridgette says she's never felt more hated than right now with Michelle and Zakiyah because she's still in the house.
• Paul played it off that he was shocked at the Da'Vonne exit when asked about it by Michelle.
• Michelle is sure Da'Vonne will think she flipped and James voted for her to stay.
• Nah, that's not it.
• But, remember, Michelle is Ms. Low Self-Esteem Gal. So, all that goes wrong, will come back to her as her fault.
• Michelle cried.
• What a surprise!
• She went to Nicole for sympathy. "Why didn't you guys tell me you were voting Da'Vonne out? I would have done it! I'm going to go up on the block!"
• Well, she just might be right with her personal doomsday predictions.
• She needs to get her act together.
• Although ... it appears Victor is leaning more towards a Zakiyah exit this week. Paulie is just fine with that.
• Zakiyah went to Paulie for comforting. He comforted her. He cal lie really easily.
• Nicole thinks that Zakiyah should have realized Paulie didn't want her (Z) specifically to win when he dropped right after she dropped. All he really cared about is that Z didn't win HoH.
• Michelle wants James to go home.
• Not that she has any say in the matter, mind you.
• James, on the other hand, has no sympathy for Michelle. He thinks she feels entitled and has done little to nothing in the house.
• So ... as I post this, it looks like Paulie er ... Victor will probably nominate Michelle and Zakiyah for eviction.

Lived through her misery

Basket of goodies

Executive meeting

BB18: HoH Endurance Comp Update - August 4

Once the live feeds return, this post will be updated. Lately they've been coming back after the comp has completed. If the comp is still on when they come up, I'll include screen caps. If the feeds are blocked, I'll update the status (still blocked, whatever) every fifteen minutes.

10:02PM -- Feeds on. Bridgette and James sitting with Paul.

10:08pm ET - Corey out.

Have Nots are James, Bridgette and Corey.

10:10pm ET - Jeff Highlights feeds block
10:11pm ET - Back, all the rest still up.

10:17pm ET - Michelle starts to vomit while on the comp, down shortly after. Then she cries.

10:26pm ET -- Rest still up, Michelle still crying. Paul is holding an ice pack on the back of her neck.

10:35pm ET - Still just James, Bridgette, Corey and Michelle out. Nicole seems to be weakening.

10:36pm ET - Feeds block, then back a minute later.

10:41pm ET - Nicole down.

10:42pm ET - Natalie, Zakiyah, Paulie and Victor remain. Paulie keeps running his mouth shouting five hour comp and telling them to go faster.

10:50pm ET - Victor, Paulie, Zakiyah and Natalie still in it.

10:53pm ET - Zakiyah down. She asked for safety. We'll see about that. Paulie down right after her.

10:54pm ET - Victor and Natalie fighting for it. Both want to hear from their mothers. Natalie says it's the only kind of comp she could win.

11:07pm ET - Natalie and Victor still at it.

11:16pm ET - Natalie is really getting slammed into the hashtag. Victor has enough strength in his arms and hands to hold an arm out to cushion the blow. Pieces are falling off the hashtag. They've both promised safety to each other. Neither is giving up. Natalie is in rougher shape, though.

11:24pm ET - Feeds block then back, both still going.

11:35pm ET - Both still up. Victor still looking stronger than Natalie.

11:45pm ET - Both still up.

11:53pm ET - Natalie drops. Victor is HoH.

BB18: Live Eviction, HoH Episode Blog Party - August 4

Are we ready for this? I know I'm SO ready!

As the show airs here on the East Coast, I'll be constantly updating this entry. Refresh the page to get the latest news. As always, the real party is in the comments area -- come join in on the fun!

Here are the blog pool picks going into tonight's show:

Natalie Negrotti - Sharon N, Jackie P, QuixoticElf, Orkmommy

Bridgette Dunning - Brian, Indiana Jane, Caela, Chauncey, Paula Bell

Paulie Calafiore - Joel, Chacha, Sally, Ed In Ohio, Buzzmaam

Zakiyah Everette - Tilde, Jo C, Jenng326, Ayana, jennifer

Corey Brooks - Fred aka TwoBlackAces, Barbara B. W., Dierdre, Cheryl in NC

Paul Abrahamian - Jackie, Arf Barf, WolfpackRed, chrob61

Michelle Meyer - Rich, Chase, Glenn, Anonymouse, Delee
Nicole Franzel - Kelsey NY, Grove Wiley, Nickelpeed, Sharon C  
Da'Vonne Rogers - Donna in Alabama, uncartie, MarthaLight, Donna NY
James Huling - Becky, Donna in Alabama, Sharon S, Willie J
Victor Arroyo - Helenann2K, RBennie, Janice, Monty924

EVICTED
Glenn Garcia
Jozea Flores - Sasha, Merrilee, Tammy, Petals, JonMD1267
Bronte D'Acquisto - Jean in Tampa, elee86, Russ, Cheryl, Donna in FL
Tiffany Rousso - meb, SueGee, David, Jessica UNderwood
Frank Eudy - Dr_Celine, Dennis Comfort, Stephanie in Baltimore, PDX Granny

Let's get this party started!

Recap time!

Julie tells us it's Day 51 and PP (Paul and Paulie) are running the house. Either Bridgette or Da'Vonne will be evicted. Does one have the return ticket?

But, first ...
Da'Vonne is wondering why she's the pawn. Nicole wants her out. Paulie wants her out. Paulie tells Bridgette that the plan is on for Da'Vonne to go. Da'Vonne goes fussing to Paul. She thinks Bridgette is campaigning to stay. Da'Vonne wonders why Natalie or Nicole aren't up. Paul is defending his move. He insists to her that Bridgette will go home. He tells us he doesn't want it to be a tie.

Da'Vonne does not believe him. Michelle and Zakiyah think that Bridgette is going. They think Natalie will vote for her friend Bridgette to stay. But Natalie wonders if keeping Da'Vonne would be good for her game.

Whoops. When they were talking double eviction and Da'Vonne asked James who he'd put up, he said Bridgette and Victor. Oops. Da'Vonne caught the goof-up and knows that would mean she goes this week. Da'Vonne talks to Natalie and James asking them to have her back.

Paul's family will be on a segment tonight.

Finally, to the living room. Julie tells them all make it to the jury. Statements --
Bridgette - On the block because I partnered with Frank, loyal, thankful.
Da'Vonne - Thanks God, praying, told I was put as a pawn, prays there were no lies.

The votes to evict:
Paulie - Da'Vonne (Oh, he shaved the beard)
Zakiyah - Bridgette
Nicole - Da'Vonne
Michelle - Bridgette
Victor - Da'Vonne
Corey - Da'Vonne
James - Da'Vonne
Natalie - Da'Vonne

Da'Vonne is evicted from the house. The envelope reveal ... she has a one-way ticket. She's headed to jury.

HoH Competition --
A ring of discs on ropes -- Harsh Hashtags -- lifted, spun around, signs with harsh hastags hit them. First three to fall are Have Nots. Last one standing wins.

If it goes over show time, which it should, I'll set up a separate post for the reveal (at least).

Double eviction next week!

Internet trolls have arrived. All still in the comp as the show ends. The new post is up for the comp. Join me there.