BB23: Live Feeds into Friday Morning - August 20

 

Who wants to see my HOH room?
 Like they have a choice.

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

• Okay, we have the first female HOH of the season.
• Finally.
• Or, do we? Will it end up being Kyland's third HOH?
• At the start of the night after the live show ended, it didn't seem that way.
• But, now come almost morning there at the house, it does.
• Sigh.
• SarahBeth had fussed about all the one-on-one meetings this season.
• She doesn't know as much a pain they are for the live feeders! Some just drone on and on while we wait for one little tidbit to make the wait worthwhile!
• She claimed she didn't want to invest too much into things until they have the results of the High Rollers Room as this week the power is that a nominee can be replaced.
• So, she would have to have three nominees in mind not even considering any backdoor option.
• Yet she had one-on-ones.
• @@
• Her talk with Tiffany was a bit interesting. All of a sudden it's like Tiffany hasn't been targeting her for weeks.
• Oh, wait. But now Tiffany, Claire and SarahBeth have the Jackpot Alliance. 
• At least Claire hasn't tried for weeks to get SarahBeth on the block!
• Although, given that alliance, those two should be safe this week.
• Unfortunately, in talks, Derek X's name kept coming up. 
• Kyland wants her to nominate Alyssa with him as a pawn.
• Hmm.
• With a non-Cookout HOH the Cookout members have the numbers set for voting this week.
• Any Cookout member on the block with a "non" will be safe.
• Both nominees would have to be Cookout for any other result.
• I don't see that happening.
• Things will hinge a bit on the High Rollers results later today.
• I can only hope that Derek X spends his bucks and wins that if he wants to stay.
• In other news, Tiffany told Azah that she spent all her BB Bucks (50) last week and wouldn't be able to afford today's bet.
• The HoH room reveal was like oh so many others. Her letter from home was from her girlfriend Shelly.
• Yes, Kyland. She does indeed have a girlfriend.
• Laters!

Not like she was targeting SarahBeth
recently or anything.

Should be safe this week. Should be.

Did you see Kyland kiss me? Did you see it?

A coupling, not so much a showmance ... yet.

Is Tiffany throwing him under the bus
AGAIN?!?!

Is she stringing him along or under his thumb?

BB23: Live Eviction and HOH Show Blog Party - Aug. 19

 

Good evening! We last left the show with a cliffhanger. So, we should, after the inevitable "previously on" segment, find out whether either or both vetoes were used and if the nominations changed from Claire and Derek F or not. Shh ... no spoilers here. Yes, many of us know what happened but ...!

I will be live-blogging, regularly 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. Please feel free to join in on the fun!

But first ... Lifeguard SueGee has kindly updated the blog pool. Is your hamster still running in the wheel?

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

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

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

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

Claire Rehfuss - KarlaV, Laura, Marthalight, Monty924

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

Tiffany Mitchell - April, Indiana Jane, MrsKB2, tbc

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On with the show! Yikes! Julie is wearing an absolutely boxy black dress. It has no shape! We'll sit through the Previously On.

Julie tells us chaos erupted just before the veto meeting. Will Britini's plea change Kyland's mind. The veto meeting. Kyland saves Claire. He puts Britini up as the renom. Alyssa does not use her Power of Veto.

Derek F is upset that he's on the block with Britini. He tells us he cannot campaign against her. Kyland thinks the Cookout will have enough votes to save Derek F and send Britini packing. Not unexpectedly, Britini is acting out -- crying, angry. She's crying in front of Derek F and she doesn't know that he knows he's just a pawn. Azah says it breaks her heart.

Tiffany and Claire talk about how Derek F is just going to skate by until the end. Ah, they are thinking about flipping the vote? Tiffany tells us it just can't happen because he is part of the Cookout. Meanwhile, Derek X is telling Hannah they should flip and get Derek F out. Of course, Hannah is part of the Cookout and, even though she likes the idea, knows it just can't happen. Claire and Derek X go to Tiffany. Now she's thinking that if they keep it up they themselves might have to go sooner rather than later.

Julie tells us that the Cookout knows they must win HOH or risk being exposed. Well, duh. Tiffany tells Xavier about Claire and Derek X. Sigh. Xavier says he will need to gun hard for the HOH. Xavier and Kyland talk about getting Derek X to feel he's safe and winning HOH this week might not be in his best interest. Xavier tries to talk Derek X into throwing the comp. Claire tells Derek X that it probably means he will be backdoored.

To the living room --

Britini -- Another rap. Into a real speech, individual game, love Julie Chen

Derek -- A gazillion shout-outs. Stresses his cooking and cleaning.

The votes to evict:

Xavier - Britini

Hannah - Britini

Claire - Britini

Derek X - Britini

Azah - Big D (Derek)

Tiffany - Britini

SarahBeth - Britini

Alyssa - Britini

Yet another house vote. I HATE THAT. Byebye Brit. First to jury. She hugs and loves them all. In the house scenes right after she leaves, Azah is in tears with Derek X consoling her and Derek F gets a big kiss on the mouth from Kyland. Britini handles the interview well. She believes it when several had told her they couldn't win next to her in a final two. She will eventually find out it's all lies.

HOH time. Dash to Dinner. Balance beam court, some wider than others, on the clock, 45 seconds to get to restaurant. Fastest time wins, over 45 seconds, out.

Claire first. 34.97

Alyssa 27.06 but eliminated because she fell and hit the ground

Derek F 34.6, but eliminated same as above

SarahBeth 21.03, Claire out

Azah over 21.03, stopped

Hannah same as Azah

Tiffany eliminated

Derek X Almost, but out

Xavier eliminated

SARAHBETH IS THE NEW HOH!

BB Bucks again Text 97979 w/houseguest name

 

BB23: Live Feeds into Thursday Morning - August 19

It's the half-way party cake!

 

Here's the latest from inside that Big Brother House of Halfway Hamsters:

• The feeds were shut down for a few hours for the big season halfway bash. 
• When they returned, the cake had hardly been touched. Just Brent and Whitney were missing.
• Britini ran around from hamster to hamster campaigning.
• Lots of sympathetic head nods, but most told her they just hadn't decided yet.
• Alyssa hinted to her that everyone lied to Christian and gave him the impression he was safe (up until they warned him he wasn't). 
• Britini continued to go around and around.
• Derek F only jokingly campaigned.
• There had been more talk about flipping the vote but it all seems back to the original Britini house vote. Or mostly house vote, anyway.
• Sigh.
• I'm not sighing so much about the Britini ouster.
• I am just so sick of house votes!
• This crew is up all night once again.
• They had a forever session of The Big Blue Couch Show.
• In the show, Derek X asked Tiffany to marry him.
• She said yes.
• Someone suggested they marry right now and mentioned Kyland is ordained to do weddings.
• Um, no. That just might make it a bit too real!
• Tiffany is now off her "Claire needs to go" kick ... again.
• While some of the improv is funny and creative, it was way too long to hold my attention.
• At least it's better than watching hamsters actually play chess.
• Although, I should note that the chess board is being used more as a strategy diagram tool than a game this season.
• That's about it. 

Sometimes it's blue then it's white,
it's the Big Blue Couch

Fences mended, bridges not burned ... yet.

Will you marry me? Yes!

Unaware Derek F and Xavier
are scheming against him.

I'm nauseous and stressing out 

So I will hug people and think I'm loved

Alyssa is so tiny next to Derek F!

I will hug more people!

BB23: Veto Comp Show Blog Party - August 18

 

Let's gather in the yard around the pool ... it's time for the Power of Veto Comp! Since this is a show post, it's in that dreaded NO SPOILER ZONE. Let the folks who just watch the show be surprised, please!

Remember, they were gambling in the High Rollers Room twist for a chance at a second veto. Each "winner" can bet on a veto player for the win. If the person they bet on wins, that veto comp participant wins a second veto. It can be used this week or next but only used once.

I will be live-blogging, updating this entry with the major happenings 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! Oh ... and bring snacks and beverages.

Previously on and on. Let's get to the action!

We are promised OTEV by the narrator. Kyland tells us that he needs to win one veto. Claire, SarahBeth, Kyland and Derek can all vote on the second veto. Britini feels safe with Kyland as they made a deal. Or, so she thinks. In watching the clip, it doesn't sound like he's agreeing to the deal.

Kyland tells us that right now Claire is a target but he would also consider Alyssa or Britini. Derek F is a bit worried about being a pawn. He's going around telling people he thinks he's the target and keeps lying to Azah and Britini. Azah is a bit skeptical and doesn't think her team (although teams are over) is safe.

Tiffany tells us that she's not ready to lose Claire just yet. She talks to Kyland. Claire had told Kyland she would target a Joker, then Xavier. Eek says Tiffany, now she will have to talk up Claire to save her. It works. Kyland turns his focus on either Alyssa or Britini.

Veto player pick time! Kyland draws Alyssa. Claire draws Azah. Derek F draws HG Choice and chooses Britini -- now all three remaining ex-Jokers are in.

The Veto Derby bets: But, first they get a clue that it's OTEV.

Kyland -- Alyssa

Derek F -- Britini

Claire -- Kyland

SarahBeth -- Azah

It is indeed OTEV, this time as a jellyfish. He is reminding me of Jessie. They have to search for cards with a specific jelly (made up with two HG names) to move on. Get Jacked Jellyfish. Derek F would like Britini to win so they are both safe.

First clue first evicted HG when the veto was used. Derek F last, all the others right. He's out first. 

Second, jelly of the evicted HG on a team together. Alyssa is killing this comp so far. Azah wants Britini to win and tries to throw it to her. Tiffany is not pleased with that. Azah last and out.

Third, evicted HG who participated in Massive Cocktail Comp. Britini up last. She's out. Azah threw it for nothing.

Fourth, evicted HG that was not team captain. Claire last. Claire out. It's between Alyssa (who, if I'm not mistaken) who has been first each time and Kyland. She tries to deal with Kyland.

Kyland wants to save Claire and throw to Alyssa.

In the fifth round, Kyland is obviously throwing to Alyssa. ALYSSA WINS THE POWER OF VETO. Kyland wins the second power of veto because he bet on Alyssa.

Back after the veto, Claire's punishment is over and she can get rid of the costume. Now Kyland's is over, too.

SarahBeth advises Kyland that she would like Derek F to go. Ah, but she thinks Britini is coming after her and Kyland, so she should go. Kyland tells Derek F that he wants to backdoor Britini. Derek tries to talk him out of it. He tries to steer him towards Derek X.

Kyland wants SarahBeth to give Britini a heads up. Eep. Why? Britini rushes to talk to him. She doesn't find him but tells the others. Ah, she finds him. All he tells her is that there are reasons. He tells her that she's unpredictable. He avoids the question about who will be saved. He tells her that was dependent on the second veto.

Britini cries. Kyland is touched by her pain, but ...!

And now BB goes for another cliffhanger.

BB23: Live Feeds into Wednesday - August 18

 

The HOH digital camera was in action

Here's the latest from inside that Big Brother House of Subdued Squirrels:

• The feeds yesterday were mostly a whole lotta nuthin'.
• Well, Tiffany gave Derek X a really bad haircut.
• Hopefully it will grow back in record time.
• Or, he can wear hats.
• Britini tried her best to campaign for herself without campaigning against Derek F.
• She has no clue that she is the target, though.
• Derek F is still acting like he is the target when all the time he knows he's really the pawn.
• Ah, but sometimes pawns go home!
• Sure enough, Claire and Derek X started talking about flipping the vote.
• Hmm.
• Two Cookout members cannot vote -- Derek F and Kyland.
• That leaves four who can.
• If Azah could flip to keep her precious Britini ...
• Hmm.
• Unfortunately, Tiffany and Hannah, for Cookout reasons, balked at the possible flip.
• And, it put both Claire and Derek X in the Cookout spotlight for eviction.
• While both Tiffany and Hannah want to keep their non-Cookout partners, Tiffany is now saying that Claire would need to go next as she has more influence over Derek X than she or Hannah have.
• Hmm.
• Meanwhile, Kyland and Xavier were having their own conversation about Claire. They want to keep her the longest of the non-Cookout.
• Kyland kept talking in circles.
• I think he befuddled Britini.
• He certainly can befuddle me.
• They did do a Big Blue Couch show last night. At least it brought about some smiles and giggles.
• I'm ready for this week to be over.
• It would be so nice and add more drama if two Cookout members go on the block by week's end!

She can smile now and then.
Still hoping to stay.

Big Blue Couch time

Derek X mentioned flipping the vote to Hannah.
 Oops.

Hopefully his hair grows back fast!

No! It can't flip on the Cookout!

The Cookout is just about ready to grill Kyland