BB23: Live Feeds Power of Veto Bulletin - Aug. 8

 

I've been fighting on and off internet issues for most of the day. So, this isn't going to be long. What I did catch of the feeds was pretty much same old ... Tiffany has Hannah stirring up issues for taking out SarahBeth, Derek F is in Britini's camp, Tiffany doesn't want Christian backdoored, Kyland and SarahBeth are snugglebunnies now, Tiffany is ridiculously anti-Kyland as she thinks he's too close to SarahBeth and so forth. Much will hinge on the Power of Veto winner.

In addition to Derek X, Britini and SarahBeth, we have: Claire, Kyland and Alyssa playing in the veto comp. Hannah is hosting it.

The feeds have been blocked for the comp and I'm just waiting them out and hoping my internet stays working.

BRITINI WON THE POWER OF VETO!!!

BB23: Live Feeds into Friday Evening/Nominations - Aug. 6

 

All dolled up and nowhere to go

Here's the latest from inside that Big Brother House of Tired Terrapins:

• The wall took a toll on most of them using muscles they really haven't been using, not even in workouts.
• Derek X has repeatedly said his deals with Alyssa and Xavier are just that -- he did not guarantee safety to the (now defunct) Kings on the whole.
• Much of Derek X's day was spent in one-on-one meetings with everyone.
• Like Xavier had done before him, he asked the same questions of each person. Xavier only asked a few questions, Derek has six.
• Unfortunately, when the hamsters compared notes, it gave some a chance to adjust their answers before talking to them.
• Hannah ratted them out to him but not until a bit of damage had been done.
• And, unlike Xavier who just asked questions, Derek actually talked more.
• Despite the meetings, he's still being heavily influenced by Tiffany.
• It seems likely that it will be SarahBeth and Britini on the block with a backdoor plan of Christian.
• Derek talked to us after each meeting.
• Hmm. He worked out a deal with Azah in which they keep each other safe (if possible) for two weeks.
• When he talked to us he said that deal freed him up to put Britini and Derek F on the block. By keeping Alyssa and Azah, they will surely go after each other and he would let 'em duke it out. (My words, not his. He is not advocating fisticuffs, I am.)
• Hmm.
• Derek F actually (although a bit reluctantly) said he could go up as a pawn. He didn't really volunteer to do so, of course.
• Xavier told him that the only person who might target him and see him as a threat in the game would be Britini (because he put her on the block).
• Um. Xavier needs to wake up. Many see him as a threat. If the Cookout lasts to the final six, he's on the short list of targets. I've heard many mention his name.
• Hannah is still pushing for SarahBeth to go on the block, loyal soldier of Tiffany that she is.
• I don't think Derek X has any personal reason to go after SarahBeth except for the Tiffany and Hannah pushing the subject.
• Derek got called to the Diary Room, presumably to start the nominations ceremony, with Tiffany missing her one-on-one talk.
• "If I'm on the block, I'm on the block," she said.
• Yeah, right. AS IF, Tiffany. You know darn well he won't put you on the block!
• That would be interesting, though!
• There is increasing friction for Derek's attention between Kyland and Tiffany. Now, Kyland is almost to the point of lousing up his own game in defense of SarahBeth while Tiffany is dead-set that SarahBeth needs to go. 
• The feeds were blocked with adoptable animals a bit past 7:30PM EDT. So, the nominations must be on.
• They are always blocked much longer than needed for the ceremony.
• But I have heard that this is one of those things that, if the HOH messes up the lines, they keep doing retakes until it's right. I doubt Derek X will screw up the lines but I can think of many in past seasons who probably did!
• SarahBeth and Britini are nominated for eviction
• DEREK X is crying to Britini as she comforts him. Now, there's a change. She says she knows his plan and it's okay.

That slime weighed down my hair and I fell off!

I have to stop throwing comps and step up my game

Missing the HOH bed

When they yawn, I yawn

Whozzat? Oh. Claire in shades. Carry on.

With great power comes great responsibility

BB23: Live Feeds into Friday Morning - August 6

Storage room celebration ensues

Here's the latest from inside that Big Brother House of Whale Watchers:

• If you didn't read my HOH comp updates post, that would be a must before reading this one!
• Derek F blamed his fall from grace, er, fall from the ship wall because the two handholds were unevenly set.
• Um. Okay. I'm sure his physical stature had little to do with the fall.
• Azah had the best excuse, though!
• The goop/slime directly hit her hair, weighed it down and threw her off balance!
• As I mentioned in my update, Derek X looked so solid through the comp that he seemed one with the ship. He stood straight and tall with his back lined up against the wall, barely even moving when they did have moments they could.
• Xavier looked solid but not as solid.
• Oh, well. Derek X promised him safety nonetheless. I personally don't think Derek X would have targeted Xavier anyway.
• I swear Hannah's tackle of Derek X was probably rougher than her fall from the wall.
• You KNOW she's safe this week!
• And, since they seem more of a friendship than any sort of showmance, we too might be safe from tawdry happenings in the HOH room.
• The physical aspect of the comp rather did them all in afterwards.
• They're not used to the aching muscles!
• They had pizza after they washed up.
• Yummy for their tummy.
• The HOH room reveal was actually kind of low key compared to most.
• I don't think it was because they were unhappy with Derek's win. I think it's more because they were all so exhausted.
• Only Alyssa and Christian seemed less than thrilled that Derek X won.
• They have good reason being that they just might end up on the block.
• Of course, if Hannah and Tiffany have their way with Derek's HOH, SarahBeth just might be toast.
• But then again, Derek X is seriously considering actually backdooring Christian -- putting two pawns on the block and hoping Christian doesn't play and win PoV. His choice of pawns seem to be a combination of Britini/Derek F or Britini/Azah.
• Hmm.
• Tiffany is already scheming and working with the chess board moves on the HOH bed with Derek.
• The (ex)Kings volunteered a second run at Have Nots. There are only three this week -- Xavier, Christian and Alyssa.
• Nominations will be later today.

Will it be Tiffany's HOH?

Derek read his own letter and didn't get teary.

Survived tackling Derek X after his win.

SO not a showmance!

Britini demonstrating how she had to stand during comp.

BB23: Live Feeds HOH Endurance Comp Coverage - Aug. 5

 Once the live feeds return, this post will be updated as the HOH endurance comp plays out. Screencaps, who is out and more will be constantly updated until we have a new HOH. Refresh the page to get the latest news! And ... head to the comments area to discuss and possibly mention things I just might miss. Yeah, that can happen. Heh.

9:03PM EDT - I see kittens

9:06PM EDT - Feeds on No Fish but we can hear Derek F talking to Christian. He must be down already. Oh, wait. He's still up!

9:10PM EDT - NOW Derek F is down.

9:15PM EDT - The drinking "passengers" above them are vomiting green goop on them.

9:29PM EDT - Claire is down.

9:41PM EDT - Hannah and SarahBeth fall simultaneously.

9:57PM EDT - Kyland down.

10:04PM EDT - Britini down

10:15PM EDT - Azah down, said the goop weighed down her hair.

The goop did her in, Azah

10:16PM EDT - Tiffany out

10:20PM EDT - Alyssa down

10:23PM EDT - As the hamsters are putting it, it's the Battle of the X's - Derek X and Xavier. Xavier gets a safety promise and drops. I was thinking as I watched this that Derek X looked like he became one with the wall.

10:23PM EDT -- DEREK X IS THE NEW HOH

BB23: Live Eviction and HOH Comp Start Show Blog Party - Aug. 5

Good evening! Tonight is not only the live eviction, but will has promised the start of an HOH endurance competition which will play out on the live feeds. I have a post slated to appear when the show ends and will be covering the comp on the live feeds on that post complete with updates and screencaps. The post will go live at around 9PM EDT. So, if you want to follow the comp, refresh the blog and you should see that post at that time!

I'll be live blogging the major events as the show airs here on the East Coast. Refresh the page to get the latest happenings! As always, the real blog party is in the comments area. I hope to see you there! (Bring snacks and tasty beverages, please!)

Before we get into the show, here's the latest blog pool update from that wonderful Lifeguard SueGee:

JOKERS

Azah Awasum: Dr Celine, Krysta Gibson, Nickelpeed, Rbennie 

Britini D'Angelo: CherryPie, Donna in Alabama, Jlaf, Sharon C 

Derek Frazier: Glenn Allen, Jean from Tampa, Luckysmom, MikesGirl 

ACES

Whitney Williams: Caela, ChaCha, David, Mario Lee, Jennasmom 

Derek Xiao: Auntie Leigh, Kelsey NY, PDX Granny, SueGee,T town Chic 

Hannah Chaddha: BB-Boy, Fred aka TwoBlackAces, Helenann2K, JoC 

KINGS

Christian Birkenberger: Jackie, Joanne Victoria, Shayne, Willie J 

Alyssa Lopez: CherylNY, JessicaUnderwoodJames, Skyriverblue, Terry is a Texan 

Xavier Prather: Aya Marie, Donna NY, Ed in Ohio, Petals 

Sarah Beth Steagall: Andi, Brenda, ~~~Tilde, TS14Fan 

QUEENS 

Claire Rehfuss: KarlaV, Laura, Marthalight, Monty924 

Kyland Young: chrob61, JonMD1267, Laura in GA, QuixoticElf, Tammy 

Tiffany Mitchell: April, Indiana Jane, MrsKB2, tbc 

EVICTED

Travis Long

Brandon Frenchie French

Brent Champagne

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Julie is wearing an orange flowy kind of dress that is really not slimming. She hints to us that the teams will be ending. Then we're into "previously on." Yep, the narrator confirms the teams are ending. Good.

Julie tells us the Kings are the only complete team left. She will tell them later tonight that the teams are history.

Christian is hoping for a unanimous vote to oust Whitney. Hannah is thinking that people might be noticing how analytical she is and think of her as a threat. So far it seems to be only SarahBeth and Whitney noticing it.

Tiffany tells us that she feels closest to Hannah, they think alike and even now have a final two deal. The Cookout is supporting Hannah but Tiffany points out that SarahBeth is coming after Hannah ... and thus needs to be targeted.

Meanwhile, SarahBeth is trying to convince Kyland that Hannah is dangerous in the game. He's the only person in the game she trusts. It's a friendship, not a showmance! Kyland thinks very highly of her but tells us he would have to choose the Cookout over her.

Tiffany works to get the Cookout members to partner a non-Cookout member to act as a bit of a shield to make it further in the game. Tiffany is a bit worried about SarahBeth, but goes ahead and includes her in the plan.

Now we get Whitney looking for votes. Christian is trying to walk like Derek F but doesn't have they rhythm. Tiffany seems to have a bug in her bonnet because no one answered her good morning greeting. It was Kyland, Xavier and SarahBeth. Now Tiffany is worried about Kyland and SarahBeth's relationship.

Azah goes to Tiffany saying that a King must go home. Azah doesn't trust Hannah and realizes that she cannot talk to Tiffany about it. Oh geez ... Whitney goes into her one on one meetings, starting with Alyssa. She tells Alyssa that Hannah has been moving in on Christian and can manipulate him and that she would likely target her (Alyssa). Alyssa buys what she's selling, it seems. She runs to Christian with the intel. Christian, not knowing about the Cookout votes, thinks he can persuade them to target Hannah if he wants. Or, so the show edit tells us!

To the living room ...

Hannah is wearing athletic gear, Whitney a dress.

Hannah - Shout outs but don't want to see soon, then briefly addresses hamsters.

Whitney - Shout outs, make up sessions, weird but love you to death. She tells them to vote for her. Mind you, the votes for her would be for eviction.

The votes to evict:

Derek F - Whitney

Britini - Whitney

Azah - Whitney

Kyland - Whitney

Alyssa - Whitney

SarahBeth - Whitney

Claire - Whitney

Derek X - Whitney

Tiffany - Whitney

Xavier - Whitney

It's unanimous, Whitney is gone. Hopefully the last house vote? Please? We hate that stuff! 

Whitney tells Julie that she is out because she was an advocate for women empowerment and making big moves. The men are scared of her. Yeah, sure. That's why. Julie tells her about the Royal Flush. All the goodbye messages shown are nice ones. To be honest, she really didn't raise much animosity in the house. Azah was the one with the most against her due to jealousy over Xavier, but she even said that and was nice.

Julie tells them that the teams are being eliminated. They are happy. I notice that the Kings are rather subdued. The Wild Card comp is also gonzo.

They head to the backyard and we head into a commercial.

The comp will barely start ... make sure you go to the next post for coverage after the show ends!

It's a wall comp. Whale of a Time. The wall is a huge whale watching ship. It's raining on them and tilting.