Big Brother 20: Power of Veto Winner - July 7

Over five hours. Yes, we're talking five hours of blocked live feeds. If I wanted to watch reruns of previous BB seasons, I could watch them on CBS All Access. But we finally do have a winner and that won't air until Wednesday on the show. Spoilers ahead ...

Will the Tyler/Kaitlyn plan to backdoor Swaggy stay in effect now that Tyler has the PoV? I don't know. It's a long time between now and the PoV meeting.

Big Brother 20: Live Feeds Into Saturday - July 7

Haleigh gets around, doesn't she?

Here's the latest from inside that Big Brother House of Wanton Wombats:

• I swear BB gave a lot of staffers time off during the holiday week. I don't think I've ever seen focus on one room as much as lately. All four cams will be on one room with Cams 1 and 3 identical shots, Cams 2 and 4 will be another angle of the same room. 
• Okay, if you missed the latest -- Kaitlyn put Winston and Scottie on the block and is hoping one will come down, Swaggy goes up and out.
• And, that's kind of where I left you last night.
• Bayleigh and Swaggy continue their showmance although both fear it could lead to ruining their games.
• I personally doubt it will last beyond the house, too.
• But they're young and foolish. 
• Lots of rumors flying about who got the Power App -- whoever it is is keeping it on the down low for now.
• We know Rachel got the Crap App and chose YELL.
• Winston and Brett think that Scottie must have it because he lost Steve.
• Hmm.
• Winston knows that Kaitlyn wants to backdoor Swaggy and that he himself is a pawn.
• Kaitlyn told Scottie that he (Scottie) is a pawn and Winston is the target.
• Kaycee and Sam are bonding a bit. Kaycee gave Sam some solid advice like not to talk game with Scottie or he'll run it right to Swaggy.
• That's spot on. But Sam feels Scottie is an ally and a friend. We'll have to see if she heeds the advice.
• Sam told Kaycee the names of the other Power Apps she saw when choosing her power. Without the actual descriptions, they can only guess at the powers themselves.
• Heh. Swaggy told Fessy he doesn't trust Tyler. And, get this ... Fessy spoke up for Tyler and said he wouldn't go against him.
• Making that stereotype of brawn and no brain an apt descriptor, huh?
• Swaggy is even sure that Tyler leaked to Kaitlyn that he said she was at the bottom of the alliance.
• Tsk, tsk. He's no fool, but he's certainly made himself a target.
• After going on about things to Fessy, Fessy told Swags that if they can get Tyler and Brett out, Kaitlyn will come back to them.
• Good luck with that, boys.
• The Power of Veto players were picked -- in addition to Kaitlyn, Winston and Scottie, we have Tyler, Rachel and Fessy.
• Kaitlyn is nervous that Swaggy might be popular and she'd look bad getting him evicted.
• Tyler thinks that America is not thrilled with Swaggy and she'd be fine.
• Kaitlyn told him that she likes Fessy, but trusts Tyler more.
• She's smarter than I initially gave her credit.   

Shower talks

The excitement is draining

"This is all a mental game."

Looking the fool

I miss the pretty colors on her

Big Brother 20: Live Feeds into Friday Night, Nominations - July 6

Thought brawn would rule the comps

Here's the latest from inside that Big Brother House of New Nominations:

• Early in the day there was a pinky swear between Tyler and Kaitlyn.
• What was it?
• Well, she would put Scottie and Winston on the block with the idea to backdoor Swaggy.
• How good is her pinky swear?
• Stay tuned.
• Then Kaitlyn told Scottie that she can't put his choice of Brett and Winston on the block together because she feels Brett is a friend.
• She and Scottie talked about an Angela backdoor.
• There was no pinky swear.
• Now, earlier she had told Brett that she wouldn't put him, Tyler, Fessy, Rockstar or Haleigh on the block.
• Sam and Kaitlyn talked. Sam thanked her for the vote and promised honesty and friendship. She also told her of her power.
• Kaitlyn told Sam that she plans on backdooring a big target this week.
• In her talk with Winston, she told him she was going to have to put him and Scottie on the block but the plan was to backdoor Swaggy.
• She also asked him if he is a surgeon. Remember, she can read people and she is SO sure he's a doctor.
• He once again said he sells medical supplies and yeah, to surgeons. But, no. He is not a doctor.
• In her talk with Fessy, she said Winston is the target.
• When she talked with Swaggy, she said the same and made him promise not to use the veto if he wins it.
• She's playing this (at least for now) smarter than I thought she would.
• When JC talked with her, he told her he didn't want to know the plan now. Just tell him before the vote how to vote.
• He also hinted that "people" were after her and wouldn't name names. But he gave a nod when she mentioned Fessy's side.
• We had a long feed block with BB reruns. 
• Real long.
• It was the BB App Store. 
• Rachel got the Crap App -- she chose YELL.
• Kaitlyn promised Scottie if she can HG Choice Fessy and he wins Veto, he will pull him off the block.
• Scottie isn't any sort of real target at all ... for anyone.
• But you do know what they say about pawns.
• There was another long BB rerun feeds block and ...
• ... Kaitlyn nominated Scottie and Winston for eviction.
• Wasn't there a rule that they aren't supposed to tell nominees prior to nominations?
• Hmm. 

Whoa! That's worse than a man-bun!

But I look so good shirtless

Definitely has game

A new bromance?

SamBot didn't whisper. Sam does.

Big Brother 20: Live Feeds into Friday Morning - July 6

No more SamBot!

Here the latest from inside that Big Brother House of Really? Kaitlyn won Hoh?

• I predict a lot of tears will be shed this week by our new HoH.
• How can you tell when a comp is more luck than skill? When Kaitlyn wins it.
• I know. I'm cruel.
• But, the good news is that Sam is no longer a robot and remains in the house.
• I'd prefer to watch her rather than Steve. I found him rather boring. It bugs me that I didn't care for him, though. I usually can identify more with a sole "old" house hamster. 
• Bayleigh and Haleigh think it was Scott who flipped the vote.
• Now, had Scottie made himself a bit more present with people, they all would have realized that he would never have voted for Steve to be evicted.
• Heh. Level 6 is still playing along with Swags & Co. that Brett has the power. Tyler told Winston that he told Swaggy that Brett used the power to change a vote.
• Not that Swaggy really believes him. He told Bayleigh that he thinks Kaitlyn flipped. He's right.
• Rockstar, Haleigh and Kaitlyn started a female alliance.
• Yeah ... those always work out so well!
• Hmmm ... they were discussing getting with Bayleigh and working to evict Swaggy and Fessy. Oh my. 
• Bayleigh? Yup. She knows that Swaggy called her a "liability."
• I doubt it will keep her out of his bed for long, though.
• Kaitlyn had her HoH room reveal and everyone overreacted.
• Her boyfriend's name is Bean.
• I'm not surprised.
• Swaggy thinks he's safe this week.
• I dunno. I wouldn't bet on it.
• Kaitlyn plans on talking to everyone one-on-one before making her nomination decisions.
• She probably needs to double-check their auras.
• Haleigh thinks one from their side should always be in the HoH room to keep Kaitlyn from talking to the others.
• Hmm.
• Bayleigh told Swaggy that she thinks Tyler needs to go. Remember, Swaggy thinks Tyler is his buddy.
• I can't really see Kaitlyn putting Tyler on the block anyway.
• Rockstar cried. It's all harder than she though it would be. Too bad, so sad. She should have had to been a robot for ten or eleven days!
• Brett told Kaitlyn he never had the power and was just spreading the rumor to keep the attention off of her vote for Sam to stay.
• Tyler went ahead and told Kaitlyn that Sam had and still has the power and she shouldn't put her on the block.
• Kaitlyn is still torn between the two sides and there's no real indication who she will nominate.
• After all, she has to meet with each one. 

At least no copyrighted tattoos

But ... but ... he's so SWAGGY!

Sleeping arrangements

Scottie got feed time and Kaitlyn attention

Big Brother 20: Live Eviction Show, HoH Blog Party - July 5

Ah, the first live eviction of the season! Will it be Steve or Sam? Will Sam have to use her power? And, what the heck are the real details on that dang power?

As the show airs here, I'll be live-blogging it -- refresh the page to get the latest news! As always, the real party is in the comments area. Please feel free to join in on the discussion!

What's a party without a pool? Here's where we stand going into tonight's show:

Steve Arienta - Ginnyjulie, Sally, uncartie, Karen in California
Sam Bledsoe - Shayne McCaslin, HowSad, tbc, Sharon C
Haleigh Broucher - Brian, Sharon S, Monty924, Buzzmaam
Kaycee Clark - Sharon N, Skyriverblue, Indiana Jane, Jenna G
Tyler Crispen - SueGee, Glenn Allen, Jessica Underwood-James, JennasMom
Bayleigh Dayton - Ayana, Margo, Krysta Gibson, KelseyNY
Kaitlyn Herman - Chantel, Michelle Carpintero, Donna in Alabama, Auntie Leigh
Winston Hines - Petals, David, Nickelpeed, Bizaro22
Angie Rockstar Lantry - Merilee, Babs, Jean in Tampa, Chauncey
JC Monduix - Brenda, Delee, T-Town Chick, Willie J
Brett Robinson - Judi Sweeney, Lovelakexo, Ed in Ohio, JonMD1267
Angela Rummans - Janice, Chacha, QuixoticElf, Tilda
Scottie Salton - Lili, Chrob61, JO C, DonnaNY
Faysal Fessy Shafaat - Caela, Marthalight, Cheryl in NC, Marina Tatum
Rachel Swindler - PDX Granny, Jackie, CherryPie, Dr_Celine
Chris Swaggy C Williams - Jennifer, MikesGirl, Nora, CRC, ChickMc

Hamster watchers ready?

Oooh ... Julie Chen is showing shoulders! Let's sit through the recap of previous episodes. Julie tells us that Sam wins the chance to come back if she wins a live challenge (if she's the one voted out).

We're into a house divided segment, along with a scramble for votes. Steve thinks his group is solid. Seven votes are needed. Of course, Tyler can't vote unless it's a tie. 

Aw, Kaitlyn and Fessy have so much in common! (Weirdness?)

Poor SamBot is still clambering about. Thankfully, if she remains tonight, that will be all over. Poor JC will be bereft without SamBot. Meanwhile, Haleigh and Fessy are falling for each other, but each is scared to act on it. For now, anyway. Kaitlyn is a bit disturbed by their "friendship."

Rachel and Kaycee are wondering why Steve hasn't even talked to them about the vote -- it bothers them that he feels so secure.

Level 6 needs one more vote to get to the magic number of seven. They want to work on Kaitlyn. 

Fessy is in infatuation while Haleigh balks. But, from what she told us, she just might go with the feeling. Sure enough, canoodling starts. Kaitlyn is not a happy hamster about the situation. She cries to Tyler about it.

Hmm ... lost the audio when Julie teased about the HoH comp. It better be back after the commercials! 

Time for the live vote (with audio even!)
Steve -- Love to family, says nice things about Sam and all, would love to stay, no ill will if doesn't stay
Sam -- Love to family, loves all and robot, too. Each touched my heart. Doesn't want it to end. 

The votes to evict:
Scottie -- Sam
JC -- Steve
Swaggy -- Sam
Bayleigh -- Sam
Rachel -- Steve
Kaycee -- Steve
And we have a commercial break.
Fessy -- Sam
Haleigh -- Sam
Angela -- Steve
Brett -- Steve
Winston -- Steve
Kaitlyn -- STEVE
Rockstar -- Sam

Steve has seven votes and he's evicted! Fessy, Swags and Bayleigh are in shock.

In his talk with Julie he kept going on about how he loves them all. 
Gag. 

Finally ... the HoH comp is starting. "Land a Job" -- Several sought after jobs, catapult a ball, hits building with the highest value wins. 

Scottie 40K
JC Missed buildings OUT
Brett OUT
Winston 12K OUT
Sam 50K -- Scott's out now
Kaycee 1K - OUT
Fessy OUT
Kaitlyn 80K - Sam is OUT
Angela OUT
Bayleigh OUT
Swaggy OUT
Rockstar OUT
Haleigh OUT
Rachel OUT

KAITLYN is the new HoH.
Amazing.
She'll probably have a nervous breakdown as HOH and will need a life coach to guide her.

My apologies to Ginnyjulie, Sally, uncartie, Karen in California -- you have been evicted from the pool. (But you can still hang out!)