Good evening! Tonight it might not be your typical live eviction night. We already had the mystery of what's going on with the Backstage Pass hamsters. It appears there have been other developments as well. If nothing else, it should be an interesting show.
I will live-blog the major events as the show airs here on the East Coast. Refresh the page to get the latest update. As always, the real party is in the comments area -- I hope to see you there!
But first ... a blog pool reminder from Lifeguard SueGee:
Alyssa - JonMD1267, Auntie Leigh, SueGee, Gibby in MI
Ameerah - Jennifer S, Joanne Victoria, Jackie
Brittany - Judi Sweeney, MikesGirl, Tilde, YoDave
Daniel - jo C, Indiana Jane, Marthalight
Indy - Brenda, JamieNJ, Krysta
Jasmine - Sharon N, Babs, tbc
Joseph - Cheryl in NC, T-Town Chick, Sharon C, Tammy M
Kyle - RJM in SC, Nickelpeed, Donna NY
Michael - Jennasmom, monty924, KelseyNY, Fred aka TwoBlackAces
Monte - Sally, Willie J, Rodney
Nicole - Donna in FL, Dr Celine, Skyriverblue
Paloma - AprilW, Chacha, Petals
Pooch (Joe) - David, Joyce Johnson, Quixotic Elf, PDX Granny
Taylor - CherylNY, Donna in AL, Cherry Pie
Terrance - Lili, Caela, Ayana, Nora
Turner (Matt)- Bizaro22, Glenn Allen, Jasonuwp
Here we go!
Julie has a summery dress on, reminds us of "expect the unexpected" and tells us that's even more so tonight. Then we go into "previously on" and here we are.
The narrator tells us emotions are high and a shocking announcement rocks the game.
Julie tells us the Backstage twist has been changed due to events and apparently won't culminate tonight. Taylor cries. She doesn't like to feel unwelcome. Paloma tells us she feels sorry for Taylor. Yeah, right. Then she plays up to Taylor in tears herself. @@
Taylor picks up that Paloma may not be 100% on her side. She is determined to see who she offended and rubbed the wrong way. She tries to straighten things out with Monte. He tells us he's still with Paloma, though. Huh? Paloma tells Taylor that she would rather go to bed than to hear her explain herself.
Going into commercial, Julie confirms one houseguest unexpectedly exited.
Girls, Girls is expanding to Girls, Guys ... Kyle, Monte, Pooch along with Paloma, Alyssa and Ameerah. Then Paloma decides to recruit Michael. He is leery but agrees.
Brittany is still concerned about Backstage. She wants to get in good with Pooch in case he has the power to save one of them. Pooch runs to Joseph and Ameerah telling them that Brittany said that Ameerah wants to put him on the block. Ameerah and Jasmine confront Brittany. She knows Pooch ratted her out.
An emotional series of events leads into an unexpected departure and an unprecedented announcement to the houseguests. Another pre-commercial teaser.
Back -- BB House can be difficult. Paloma isn't sleeping more than a few hours a night. She locks herself in the bathroom stall crying. Her anxiety is running amok. Alyssa tells Joseph that Paloma told her to vote her out today. They are all getting worried about her. Paloma goes to the Diary Room.
Daniel calls everyone to the living room. "Due to a personal matter, Paloma will no longer be in the Big Brother game." She loves you and wishes you the best. Oh, geez. They're all in tears.
Julie tells us that America voted to keep Brittany safe. With Paloma gone, this is affecting tonight's eviction and the Backstage twist. There would have been a battle between Backstage and a hamster. The loser goes home immediately. Since Paloma was in Backstage, so this changes. Brittany and Alyssa are now safe. Both nominees are safe.
They have to head out to the backyard for the HOH comp.
Backyard is full of giant size instruments. Only seven can play, seven head-to-head race. "Bye Bye Backstage" Race across obstacle course to stage, hit button.
Pooch and Michael first - random draw - Michael wins.
Taylor and Alyssa - Taylor wins.
Indy and Joseph - Joseph wins.
Brittany and Ameerah - Ameerah wins.
Jasmine and Terrance - Jasmine. I thought she touched her foot at one point, then she fell after winning. May be hurt. They confirmed she did not touch.
Kyle and Turner - Kyle wins.
Monte and Nicole - Monte wins.
The winners advance to the HOH comp which is not going to be shown on the show until Sunday. It will probably play out sometime tonight blocked to the live feeds.
