Before I begin I must say I’m shocked that America’s Player is returning and still wondering how it will all play out. Since that came up in the show a little later I’ll wait to discuss more but for now lets return to the recap. Following the nomination of Jessie and Angie, the two sides took opposing opinions. Michelle, Memphis and Michelle were all heated about Jessie going up while Libra, Ollie and April were ecstatic for the nominations. While Michelle realized she was somewhat doomed, Jessie took it upon himself to try and sway the HoH for his benefit once again. I’m not sure why he thinks people should always do what he tells them and I’m starting to wonder if Jessie even realizes how forceful he’s being. After telling Keesha to put Libra up and her somewhat suggesting she might, he celebrated by telling Michelle that Keesha WILL put up Libra and that he WILL win the veto. Yeah, I doubt that buddy.

When it was time to pick players for the veto Jessie continued his cocky attitude by saying that no matter who gets to play he’s smarter and stronger then all of them so he’ll win no matter what. The one person he didn’t want in the veto was Libra but of course she was, along with Keesha, Angie, Ollie and Memphis. The six veto players all had to lay in a potting bed full of ground. If that wasn’t bad enough they would have water dripped on their head for at least an hour, Chinese Water Torture style. The person who dropped out of the challenge closest to an hour without going over would win the Power of Veto and could possibly change the nominations. Not only would the water be keeping them distracted but worms and stinky composite were added to the mix as well.

During the challenge it seemed like each person took a counting strategy. While Angie and Jessie psyched each other up, Ollie and Libra talked it out who would leave. Around the 20 minute mark worms were placed on top of everyone which forced Keesha to drop out. It seemed like she had no chance of winning but the way the challenge was set up she at least had a shot. When it came time for the compost everyone knew time was almost up. Libra was the next to drop out followed quickly by Jessie. Angie, Ollie and Memphis followed a few minutes later and it was time to reveal who won. Since everyone but Keesha went past an hour, Keesha won the Power of Veto by default. Hmm sounds similar to her HoH win. This made Keesha “Queen Keesha” for the week as not only was she the HoH but now the PoV holder as well. Her having the veto made things interesting as both sides wanted her to do something different with it.

Following the veto Jessie put a plan in motion to get Libra up and gone. He first sent Angie up to talk to Keesha, little did he realize they haven’t talked the entire game. Angie tried her best though, pulling out some tears and saying she wanted either herself or Libra to go since she can’t be in the house another week with Libra. This put doubt in Keesha’s mind on Libra’s loyalty and forced her to bring up the possibility of Libra being nominated to Ollie and April. They agreed that Libra was a threat to them as she is putting a target on their alliance. Keesha’s conscience got the best of her thought as she remembered she gave Libra her word on Day 4. Knowing she couldn’t go against her word Keesha stood with her nominations and stood on her stand that Libra wouldn’t go up.

After a few hours Jessie decided to try one last time for Libra to go up. Once in the HoH room Jessie went off, freaking out a bit at Keesha that she has to do what he wants or he’s gone. He reveals that Libra wants Keesha gone and also reveals that Libra wanted Steven up. Jessie did put a good case ahead of him calling himself a prisoner who didn’t commit a crime. I don’t believe it but at least it was a good case. He didn’t like it too much when Keesha told him that she can’t put Libra up since she gave Libra her word. Apparently Jessie doesn’t care about loyalty since he still fought for Libra to go up, even after Keesha said she wouldn’t.

During the commercial break America’s Player was revealed. Since it will be happening for only one week this season we, the viewers, get to decide who will be chosen as America’s Player. To vote you can head over to CBS.com or you can text your vote to 81818. To vote text the number for the person you want to be America’s Player. (1 Angie) (2 April) (3 Dan) (4 Jerry) (5 Jessie) (6 Keesha) (7 Libra) (8 Memphis) (9 Michelle) (10 Ollie) (11 Renny). Of course, like last seasons return player, there is a loop hole. The person we choose as America’s Player will get to choose if they want to actually do it or not. If they do choose to be our litle puppet, they can win up to $20,000. If not the votes will once again be a waste and the game will go on as normal.

When the show returned Jessie, once again, went nuts and this time in front of several other players who were in the HoH room with Keesha. This forced Keesha to tell everyone that she will be keeping her word with Libra. She went throughout the house and told everyone that she will not turn on Libra, in hopes Jessie and everyone else would stop bothering her. When Keesha finished her announcement she and most everyone went to the HoH room. Outside a banner was flying over the house and like last year it created drama that affected the game. Only Memphis, Angie, Jessie and Michelle saw the banner but none of them really knew what it said. They decided to act like it said “Libra is a liar, love Steven” and went up to start the drama. After Angie broke the news Memphis followed by going off on Libra a bit. Jerry then spoke up by calling Memphis a womanizer which caused another crazy fight like never before. Once again Jerry was in the middle of it but this time Memphis got “really real” and spazzed on Jerry. Although Jerry sat there nice and calm it was another fight in the Big Brother house and probably a record amount for any season to date.

Following the banner and womanizer drama it was finally time for Keesha to reveal what she was doing with the veto. Although Jessie and his posse pressured her to use it, Keesha kept her word with Libra and decided not to use the veto. On the new eviction night on Thursday night several things will happen. Not only will Angie or Jessie be evicted but a new HoH and new America’s Player will be announced as well. It’s sure to be a good episode so make sure to tune in then tune back here for the full update!

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I was lucky enough to get a chance to ask Jen from Big Brother 9 a few questions. She let us know how she thinks Ryan is doing, how she got involved with the show and how she thinks it will affect her and Ryan’s relationship. Thanks to Jen for the great interview!

1) How did you get involved in the casting for BB9? Did you send in a video tape, go to a casting call? And did you watch Big Brother before being on the show?

I have watched Big Brother since season 1 and said that it was a passion of mine, to one day, be on Big Brother! I applied 4 times and got a little bit closer each time. This past season, I went to an open casting call in Columbus and the rest is history!

2) As we all know you entered the house with your boyfriend Ryan. Were you surprised to see him there for did you know going in that you both would be in the game? If you knew, were you at all nervous about going in as a pair?

Yes, I knew Ryan was going to be there and I had no idea that we were going to be put into pairs on the show. Needless to say, I was very unhappy about NOT being paired up with him!

3) Going back to night one, you won the Power Couple. Do you still think it was a good idea to win the power the first night and do you still think that Jacob and Sharon were the best couple to evict?

Yes, I still think it was a great idea to win Power Couple, and of course 10,000 dollars! If I could do it all over again,. I would NOT have sent Sharon and Jacob packing. Instead we should have just stuck with our gut and gotten rid of Sheila and Adam!

4) What was sequester like with Parker after being evicted? We know he wasn’t too happy with the situation, did anything happen off camera that we should know about? He looked pretty angry when talking to Julie.

No, Parker and I got a raw deal and it’s very unfortunate that it didn’t work out to our benefit. Living with Parker in sequester was fine. We are like brother and sister. Off camera, we just said that we could have, should have handled situations differently, but it’s a woulda, coulda, shoulda kinda game and everything happened for a reason. We can’t go back, only learn from our mistakes and move forward. After all, it’s just a game.

5) Do you think being on the show with Ryan will affect your relationship at all? How do you think he’s been playing the game?

If anything, being on Big Brother will make mine and Ryan’s relationship stronger! I think it will bring us closer together than we have ever been! Absence makes the heart grow fonder. No one ever says however, how the heat hurts in the process! I cannot wait to have our LIFE back! I think Ryan has been playing an AMAZING game and I couldn’t be more proud of him! I love him with all of my heart!

6) Besides Ryan who do you want to see win the game and why? Who do you think least deserves to win and why?

Of course I want to see Ryan win this game! If he can’t win it then I would like to see Natalie win. She deserves it! Maybe Adam too! I don’t think Sheila deserves to win, at all! She has done nothing to deserve the grand prize. She has won nothing and is floating on by!

7) Do you feel you were portrayed correctly on the show and do you think the producers tried to sway you in any way during Diary Room sessions?

The way I was portrayed on the show is pretty accurate. I am definitely a little different in real life, not such a bitch! I do have my moments and I can be hard to get along with if you cross me, but I am a good person and give everyone the benefit of the doubt. There were certain situations that were edited and cut to make me look like a bad person. But, that’s what I signed up for! Everyone that knows me, knows the real me! Especially Ryan! I am not able to comment on the diary room….sorry!

8) What would you tell those who are applying for BB10? If you could give people who are applying any suggestions what would they be?

Never give up! If at first you don’t succeed, try try again! It took me 4 times!

9) Is there anything you’d like to get off your chest or anything else you would like to say to your fans and fans of the show?

Keep watching! It’s a great show! The only thing that I would like to get off my chest is that the whole racist thing is NOT as it seems! They cut out a huge part of that conversation! Most importantly….Ryan is NOT racist and I wasn’t campaigning against him. That conversation with Sheila happened before I was even nominated! I took the comment back, reworded things, and explained it in a way that wasn’t so harsh…..but of course that’s not how they showed it to America. All that matters to me is that Ryan knows the truth and he does and I am not at all worried about it or our relationship!

I would like to thank Jen once again for the great interview! If you would like to keep track of Jen and send her a message you can check out Jen’s MySpace.

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