The Amazing Race 33: February 23 Episode Blog Party

 

Although we're beginning the show with only four teams still in it, it doesn't seem that this is the penultimate episode of the season. They still haven't announced the finale date. Hmm.

I will be live-blogging the show as it airs here on the East Coast, constantly updating this post with the major happenings. Refresh the page to get the latest news. As always, the real party is in the comments area. I hope to see you there!

But, first ... Lifeguard SueGee has updated the blog pool. Here's where we stand:

Kim & Penn -- chrob61, Donna in AL, Jennifer

Raquel & Cayla -- Brenda, Skyriverblue, Marlo L

Dusty & Ryan -- Mike Barer, Willie J, PDX Granny

Arun & Natalia -- Glenn, Jennasmom

Philiminated 

Mike & Moe

Akbar & Sheri

Lulu & Lala

Teams ready? Let's go!

We get a recap. Of course.

They get to stay in Greece and choose their hotel on Travelocity.

Teams will be driving 30 miles north to the next clue. Raquel/Cayla and Kim/Penn leave with their 15-minute time advantage. The second two teams leave together, no third group this week.

Roadblock - Kim/Penn there first. Search leaving no stone unturned. Must find one of four gold coins hidden under rocks. The other teams seem to be a bit lost trying to find the site.

Raquel/Cayla arrive, then Dusty/Ryan. Then Arun/Natalia.

Cayla found the first one! Find Socrates at a tower. Listen to his words of wisdom to get your next clue. Kim finally found one! Arun got one!

Socrates gives them a Detour --  Deliver 300 plates or break plates only when a band is playing until they find the clue to the next Pit Stop.

Both Cayla/Raquel and Kim/Penn choose breaking. Dusty finally found the gold coin after two teams were already checked in at the Pit Stop.

The girls finish breaking plates and are headed to the Pit Stop at White Tower.

Pit Stop 

1. Raquel/Cayla - Trip to Hawaii

2. Kim/Penn (Phil tells them 3 departure times next leg, they will be in the second.)

Arun/Natalia got lost and now Dusty/Ryan are about even with them on the Detour task. Natalia gets the clue first. Both of the last teams are heading to the Pit Stop.

3. Arun/Natalia

4. Ryan/Dusty - Non-Philimination leg

Next week is the two-hour season finale.

Celebrity BB3: Season Finale Blog Party

 

Miesha

Todrick

Cynthia

Good evening! Here we are ... the season finale after several years, er, days in the house of "celebrities" most of whom might be considered that in very limited arenas. The final three aren't quite what I expected at the beginning. But, two out of the three don't surprise me at all now at the end of the season.

I haven't reported on the live feeds because it's been Todrick non-stop talking about himself and shuffling cards. There have been no spoilers coming from within the house. 

On the other hand ... unlike regular BB which has its jurors sequestered and even monitored to quell discussions of the hamsters, CBB lets them out into the world. And, to social media. LOTS of stuff has gone down on Twitter.

 Lifeguard SueGee has updated the blog pool for the final time and here's where we stand:

Cynthia Bailey: Indiana Jane, Glenn Allen

Todrick Hall: Chrob61, Monty 924

Miesha Tate: David, Sharon N.

Evicted

Teddi Mellencamp

Mirai Nagasu

Chris Kattan (self-evicted)

Chris Kirkpatrick

Shanna Moakley

Carson Kressley

Lamar Odum

Todd Bridges

I will be live-blogging the show, regularly updating this entry with the major happenings as they air here on the East Coast. Refresh the page to get the latest news! As always, the real party is in the comments area. I hope to see you there!

Are you ready?

Julie is dressed in a dress with a diagonal hem. Okay. Previously on is on ...

Into after Todd was evicted. Miesha thinks it will be Todrick and herself in the final two. Todrick confesses to Cynthia that he's BB superfan. That's actually the only reason I "knew" Todrick -- not as a celebrity, but as the guy who invited BB23 hamsters to his house. It was all over Twitter.

Todrick works on Cynthia to take him to the final two if that needs to happen.

The HOH screen shot has them in booths in a snowy scene.

Shout Out - 7 short videos former HG - three statements, one false.

1. Cynthia, Miesha each 1 point.
2. Miesha 1 point
3. Todrick, Miesha each 1 point
4. None got it
5. All wrong
6. All wrong again

No need to go on as no one can win except Miesha. Miesha is the final HOH!

To the living room and Miesha's decision.

Cynthia - Ride amazing, already feel like I won. Played with loyalty, proud of you both.

Todrick - Time of my life with you as my ride or die. You're incredible. Etc.

Miesha evicts Cynthia, no surprise there.

Text 21523 America Votes in case of a tie breaker starting now. Either Miesha or Todrick.

To the jury -- Carson apologizes to Shanna. Cynthia comes out as Juror 08.

To the final two and why they should win.

Miesha - Didn't prepare a lot. Planned to beast competitions. Wanted to play with integrity. Thank you.

Todrick - Game plan was to lay low. Blood on his hands each week. Cookout inspired him. Love the game. Not based on how many comps you win. Never on the block. Want to make art for my community.

The voting --

Teddi - Wizard of Oz, we can see behind the curtain
Mirai - Appreciation for competition winning
Chris - Integrity for my son
Shanna - Will never have to hear your voice again
Carson - The one who worked it harder
Lamar - Got a tattoo, going with the person who resembles that mentality
Todd - Refers to the live feeds and talking trash about people who were gone.
Cynthia - Vote for the person who helped me navigate how the show works.

Chris Kattan arrives but did not vote.

The votes -

Cynthia - Todrick
Todd - Miesha
Lamar - Miesha
Carson - Miesha
Shanna - Miesha
Chris - Miesha

MEISHA WINS! The unread votes were also for Miesha.

America's Favorite - top three were Lamar, Carson and Shanna. CARSON wins!

Congratulations blog pool winners David and Sharon N!

Celebrity BB3: Live Double Eviction Show Blog Party - February 21

 

Ready for an action-packed two hour show? The Power of Veto comp leading into it all is taped. However, it seems the Veto Meeting itself will be live. Then there will be the first live eviction, an HoH comp, nominations, veto cycle, second live eviction. Then they will be down to three.

I will be live-blogging, updating this entry with the major events as the show airs here on the East Coast. 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 fun!

Lifeguard SueGee has updated the blog pool and here's where we stand:

Cynthia Bailey: Indiana Jane, Glenn Allen

Todd Bridges: Donna in Alabama, Jackie

Todrick Hall: Chrob61, Monty 924

Lamar Odum: Jennasmom, Marthalight

Miesha Tate: David, Sharon N.

Evicted

Teddi Mellencamp

Mirai Nagasu

Chris Kattan (self-evicted)

Chris Kirkpatrick

Shanna Moakley

Carson Kressley

Here we go!

Time for the veto comp! They are dressed in shiny race suits and helmets. The game is Celebrity Luge. Head to head in rounds. The winner of the round chooses the next two to compete.

Miesha goes against Cynthia first. Cynthia eliminated.

Miesha picks Todd and Todrick as the next players. Todrick eliminated.

Miesha versus Lamar. Lamar eliminated. It's down to Todd and Miesha.

TODD wins the Power of Veto!

Cynthia is worried that she will end up being the renomination if Todd pulls himself down. I think she's probably right.

Todrick talks to Todd. Todd says he doesn't know -- one of them, Lamar or Cynthia, will have to go home. Todd tells him if he wins HOH, it will be Miesha and him on the block.

To the live veto meeting in the living room. Todd saves himself. Todrick puts Cynthia up in his place.

Time for the first eviction of the night!

Lamar - Beautiful experience, love you, let the chips fall where they may.

Cynthia - Made it to the final five, proud, thank you, love all.

Votes to evict:
Miesha - Lamar
Todd - Cynthia

Todd deliberately goes for the tie, forcing Todrick to do the dirty deed. He votes Lamar out. Lamar goes out classy. He tells Julie that Todd has been sober 33 years and will be his sober coach.

Julie calls them all into the living room. She tells them about the double eviction. Reminder -- to vote for favorite player, text their name to 21523.

Time for the HoH comp! Winter theme, of course. The three competitors are in booths. Todrick cannot compete. BB Flicks. Choose correct movie poster one point each round. Must be first right answer based on video.

1. Todd one point
2. Todd one point
3. Miesha one point
4. Cynthia one point
5. Cynthia one point
6. Miesha one point
7. Miesha one point

Miesha wins HOH!

To the living room for the live nominations. Todd and Cynthia are nominated.

Everyone plays for the veto. Frozen in Time. It's one of those roll a ball down icicle ramp into the Day Number ramp for the correct answer to Julie's questions.

1. Shana second veto comp win. Miesha and Todrick points.
2. First veto comp Schedule SNAFU played. Todrick point.
3. Carson evicted. Todrick, Cynthia points.
4. Gala gift opened. Miesha and Todrick points.
5. Celebrity Endorsement Comp. Todd point.
6. Video of Kaito in hot tub. Miesha point.
7. PoV first used to take someone down. Todrick point.
8. Angry Glam Squad comp. Miesha point.
9. Chris Kirk win a comp. Miesha point
Go to tiebreaker for Miesha and Todrick.

MIESHA wins the Power of Veto! She leaves the nominations the same. Duh! Todrick will be the only vote tonight.

The live vote/eviction --

Cynthia - Praises to Miesha and Todrick. Whatever you do is fine.

Todd - Praises Todrick's game as best in house.

Todrick votes Todd out after saying kind words about him. He mentioned he had promised Carson he would protect Cynthia the best he could.

If there is a tie tomorrow night, America will cast the tiebreaker.

Celebrity BB3: HoH Comp, Nominations Show Blog Party - Feb. 20

 

Good evening! My apologies for not live-blogging last night. I swear between the live feeds, the two-hour episodes and the two-hour combination Amazing Race/CelebBB3, they're trying to kill me. At this time I have very painful conditions in my back, right leg and right foot. The position I live-blog in so I can see my television and computer monitor doesn't allow me to elevate the leg/foot. I did watch the show last night and liked its content. But it would have been a tough one to blog, so I'm glad I didn't attempt it.

I also just posted a live feeds report today. There has been some action on that front but I ask no one post spoilers here. 

But, anyway ... I'm here tonight. I will live blog, updating regularly the major events, as the show airs here on the East Coast. Refresh the page to get the latest news. As always, the real party is in the comments section. I hope to see you there! 

Previously on ... the Toddfather?

Todrick put off answering the deal that Carson and Cynthia offered, then told him he's going. Cynthia knows she has to find someone to work with. She approaches Lamar to see if she can get him in her camp. Todd implied to Todrick that even if he (Todrick) got to the final two with Miesha, he wouldn't win. Lamar, Todd and Cynthia confirm it will be Miesha and Todrick on the block if any of the three win HOH.

HoH Time --  BB Art Museum has some fakes mixed in. Six original pieces of art throughout the house. One on Memory Wall is a forgery.

Round 1 - Cynthia eliminated - wrong art

Round 2 - Lamar eliminated - too slow, he actually spotted it first!

Round 3 - TODRICK IS THE NEW HOH!

We see Todrick's HOH room and he reads a wonderful letter from her. On a sidenote, it's nice to have an HOH room that I don't have to lighten up screen caps because it's so dark.

Todrick is planning a really extra nominations ceremony. In an overly dramatic presentation he first nominates Lamar, then Todd. Lamar is a troublemaker. Todd, we share part of our name and have reached the maximum Todd capacity.

Celebrity BB3: Live Feeds Catch Up, Power of Veto - Feb. 20

 

Still a sneaky snake

This is a rather abbreviated report but there are some things you need to know --

• I told you Todrick won HOH.
• (Boo, hiss)
• He nominated Todd and Lamar.
• He promised Cynthia he wouldn't put her on the block.
• Lamar already ripped up a deck of Todrick's cards due to his constant card shuffling.
• It's bad enough that the feeds cut out every few minutes without the constant sound of shuffling cards.
• I want to rip up this deck.
• Anyway ...
• TODD won the Power of Veto.
• Right now both Meisha and Todrick are trying to convince him not to use it, saying they want Lamar to go.
• Todrick doesn't want to put Cynthia on the block.
• If Todd does not save himself with the veto, they WILL vote him out.
• I don't think he will fall for their attempts.
• But weirder things have happened.
• I believe the Veto Meeting will be live between the taped veto comp and live eviction on tomorrow's two-hour episode.

BB went all out at the dollar store 
for birthday hats

Happy birthday, Cynthia!