A new Big Brother 10 commercial recently aired claiming that 13 house guests will be moving into the house. News also broke that the first six evictions of the game will have a live audience in studio. These two simple pieces of news make me wonder a few things that I’ll mention below.
- Will Big Brother 10 feature the twin twist or something similar again? They love to pull similar twists on numbered seasons. Someone has returned to the game in seasons 3, 6 and 9; all divisible by 3. With the twins happening in season 5 they could be doing a similar twist for 10. Also Big Brother 10 started with 13 house guests and the new commercial is claiming season 10 will as well.
- This one isn’t that earth shattering but with the commercial airing that 13 house guests will move in could the players already be sequestered? The game isn’t set to air until July 13th, over a month away. It’s possible they could just be releasing the number as it has no outcome to the twist but it always seems the players are sequestered before ANYTHING is said.
- With six evictions having a live audience could this mean that the jury will only have five people? It would make sense that the jury members don’t have a live audience as they don’t want to “corrupt” them but only five people on the jury just doesn’t make sense. It’s something to think about but also makes me think that more then 13 people will be playing the game somehow.
Here is the BB10 Commercial Saying 13 House guests:
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A new documentary type reality game show is looking for female lifeguards. They say that you MUST be a real life ocean lifeguard to apply to the show but can be at any level of life guarding. It sounds like the show will air on a major network and is casting for all over the country with all backgrounds and all walks of life. If you are a female lifeguard and would love the chance to become an “elite” lifeguard then send in your app!
On the last Paradise Hotel James was barely saved after being named the least trustworthy out of all the guests in the Hotel. He was then given even more power to send someone home and used it to better himself in the game. This week that power came back to bite him as everyone now turned against him. He tried to talk himself out of it but nobody seemed to care. If you remember James could have chose to send himself home over Myrna and chose not too. Several of the guests, including his once best friend Krista, disagreed with that move, ensuring that he’d probably be the next to go.
The next morning it was announced that Stephanie and Zack had “crushed” and have become the new love couple since Tanya left a few episodes ago. The girls’ breakfast was then shown with them discussing the game and the random nature of it as they never know what’s going on. At lunch time an infamous envelope was presented that let Zack know that he and the girls would be getting their own excursion. The three remaining guys would be sent on their own adventure which would lead to more James drama.
Zack and the girls were taken to a ranch where they rode horses along the beach. I wish they would have brought some of these excursion into play throughout the entire show as it gives a nice break from the regular hotel setting. After their horseback riding was over the four sat down to have some desert and yet another envelope appeared. TD read it and let Zack know that he had choose one of the three girls to spend the night with him in the “romantic setting”. He chose Stephanie for obvious reasons and the excursion was then over for TD and Krista.
The three guys also got some vacation time and spent it at a small beach. They swam a bit in the ocean and threw some football and then it was all down to game talk. Well kind of… James was the only one to talk game since Mike and Ryan wanted to forget about it for the time being. Mike seems to be annoyed with James’ active game play and feels he’s playing it way to hard. Why do half of the people on the show forget they are on a competition reality show…. not a dating/hang out show.
When the guys returned to the hotel they found it completely empty. This sent them in a small panic as they expected some type of twist to play into the excursions. All three thought people would returning or someone new would be joining the game but alas they found that was not the case when TD and Krista returned. They also had some fear that a twist or sudden elimination ceremony would take place and were shocked when nothing happened.
While at their “romantic setting” one on one, Stephanie and Zack become much closer. At first they thought no cameras were present but quickly realized one was hiding in the corner. As Stephanie tried to make a move on Zack it quickly was revealed that wasn’t going to happen. Zack wanted nothing to do with a “public showing” which angered Stephanie a bit. He brought up her shower scene with Ryan a few weeks ago. Stephanie then began to cry and their romantic evening was cut short.
The next morning the two returned to Paradise Hotel and everyone was back in play. It seems new alliances were being created as the OGs fell apart. James realized that he couldn’t rely on Krista anymore since she wasn’t going to choose him last round and he continued to tell her he almost sent her home. He then started to work on TD who he was once close with week one. She realized this was all game play and seemed somewhat confused on if she could trust James or not. Another friendship that was changing was with Ryan and Mike. They were always tight but after James’ sudden change Ryan became Mike’s best buddy. It’s funny how it changed so quickly and everyone James was close with seemed to disown him. The third friendship that shifted was Krista and Stephanie. They were always close but now it seems that Stephanie may be favoring Krista over TD.
At dinner another envelope was brought into play and all were told that the next elimination would be the last. This meant the couples would be locked in and no more room selections would occur. Everyone seemed stunned but it was obvious this was to happen. It also sent everyone into thinking what twists could accompany the news and all ideas were being spit out. The largest was that whoever was chosen to be the odd man out would also take out a couple. Everyone assumed that James would be the one eliminated so they feared the worse. He and TD formulated some sort of plan in case the twist was brought into play but it was never really said what the plan was.
At the elimination things went as predicted. The girls were the ones sitting and the guys were on the chopping block. Zack was up first and although he and Stephanie were fighting he went to her. Mike was up next and kept his same roommate in Krista as they both are “being themselves”. Next were Ryan and James and both ended up going to TD as planned. What happened next sent James packing with no more power in the game other then saying goodbye. TD, for some strange reason, chose Ryan to stay and sent the latest trouble starter: James out of paradise and out of the game.
Next week the power is given to one more player as someone is given the chance to send a couple out of Paradise. Those voted out since Zack came into the hotel then return to crown the winner in some sort of vote. Drama once again ensues as old enemies turn into friends and friends turn into enemies. Which couple will take home the grand prize? Make sure to tune in next week as I’m sure it will be a shocker!
After two severe blindsides in a row I really didn’t think Survivor could top it’s self for a third time. But tonight proved just why the show is so amazing and why it’s returning for at least four more seasons. It all began where the last left off and that is with James’ finger. After the last Tribal Council he was sent, by Jeff, to the medical boat where they gave him a few shots. They also told him that if his finger wasn’t better the next morning he would most likely have to be taken out of the game.
The next morning it seems we have another injury on our hands with Alexis. She took a tumble during the night and got a scrape on her knee. That’s all we saw at least but I’m sure she has some major damage, unless it’s all in her head. Amanda and the others then worry about James possibly leaving the game. Amanda knows that James is her closest ally and going out would greatly hinder her game.
The reward challenge was an oldie but a goodie and actually one that Cirie won in Exile Island. I was rooting for her to repeat her win but also knew it would be tough. She isn’t the “most liked” this time around as everyone is kind of spread out with the love. That’s exactly what the reward was actually, a visit from a loved one. The challenge had each survivor fill out a questionnaire in private. They all then gathered back together to answer what they thought the majority said. If they guessed correctly then they got to chop a rope of another player. The last person remaining would win a visit to the famous non-electric jelly fish lake and would bring their family member along with. Parvati was out first followed by Erik, James and then Natalie. Cirie was the last out and had to choose between Amanda and Alexis winning. She chose Alexis to take the reward and she returned the favor by selecting Cirie and Natalie to go along with.
Directly following the challenge James’ finger was once again looked at. The nurse then told Jeff that the infection had set in pretty bad and she worried that his finger could be lost or worse. James didn’t seem to want to go but apparently they didn’t give him the choice that was given to Jonathan. He was then allowed to say goodbye to Parvati and Erik and was then boated out to the hospital where his infections where treated just in time for Tribal Council.
At the jelly fish lake the three girls and their family members spent some time hanging with the jelly fish. It was pretty cool to watch as it’s an amazing site and I’m glad they brought it back again. The small clip showed just how bad Alexis’ leg was and also showed how Cirie is still changing thanks to survivor. She seemed less “frightened” by everything this time around but still has some of that Exile Island scare in her as she finally realized everything isn’t going to hurt her.
Over at Exile Island, where Amanda was sent thanks to Alexis, the clues and idol have returned. They seemed more easy at first considering all the clues were at the initial island she started at. After finding a clue in the ocean she was told to dig in a line made by the hut and an island. After about 30 feet of digging she finally found the last clue which told her the idol was hidden back at camp. Under their tribe flag to be exact. It was kind of a bummer as she just dug how long just to find the clue but I’m sure she’s happy now she dug that much cause it really helped her in the end.
When the three girls returned they quickly learned that James was out of the game. This quickly sent the four girls, including Parvati, into a thought bubble as they knew if Erik won the immunity idol they would then have to vote out one of their own. During a small chat Parvati let it slip she wouldn’t vote out Amanda since they were so tight the entire game. She then went on to ask Alexis if she would want to go thanks to her knee which was a pretty dumb move. Obviously Alexis would think she’s going now if Erik wins and put some doubt in both Alexis and Natalie’s mind.
At the immunity challenge Amanda quickly learned that James was gone. She didn’t seem to happy but the game moved on. The challenge was to use a high powered gun to shoot down three colored bottles. The first to do so would win the immunity and would be safe. In the first round Natalie, Parvati and Erik hit their bottles giving them a point. The next round saw only Erik hit a bottle which put him in the lead. The last round saw Natalie catch back up and Amanda hit a bottle. Erik hit his third and last and gave him the immunity that he needed.
The girls weren’t too happy with the outcome as their easy vote was for Erik to go. Natalie and Alexis then made it known that Amanda would be their vote as they scooped up Erik as well. Amanda knew she was going and told Parvati where the hidden idol was. She also went on a very huge show to show the others that she didn’t have it. They believed her and at that point she was telling the truth. Before she started to search for the idol Amanda worked on both Erik and Cirie to help her stay in. Erik told her flat out that he would be voting for her to go while Cirie seemed on the fence. She told Amanda that a “purple rock” would come into play had there been a tie. I don’t think that would have happened but rather the fire challenge would take place but we really don’t know. While everyone was eating the chicken Amanda went to work on the idol. Parvati helped a bit by saying she went to wash since she “told her she smelled” and it gave Amanda enough to find the hidden idol.
At tribal council we were left without knowing that Amanda did find the idol as they never did say for sure. She played it up SO much and SO well that she was going that I honestly didn’t think she had it. As the jury walked in James was oddly missing. He then walked in as the jury sat down and everyone was in for a shock. He came in with IV bags and everything. The jury had not known what had happened and Eliza said it all at how shocked they were. During the tribal chat everyone told Jeff that Amanda would be going. Nobody had any idea she had the idol and it played out beautifully. Right as Jeff was about to read the votes Amanda quickly pulled out the idol. Her mood changed so quickly from depression to over joyed as she laughed at everyone sitting there. Natalie and Alexis most stunning, knowing one of them would leave, and that they did as Alexis walked out of the game. Next time it seems like the drama continues as the girls turn to Erik to make sure they get one step closer. Crazy Natalie comes out once again apparently, will it be her downfall?
With four players left it was time for Big Brother 9 to finally get down to its final three. Last time Ryan won a very controversial HoH and placed both Sheila and Sharon on the block. Sheila didn’t take this nomination so well simply because she was on the block. Does she forget Sharon has been nominated five weeks in a row? I’m not sure why Sheila was scared since her and Adam have been close the entire game but it seems like she doesn’t remember that.
Although it was somewhat agreed that Sharon would go from the get-go Ryan, thanks to Sharon, was worried that Adam may take Sheila to the end. This made Ryan think that Sharon would stay, since they had a secret alliance, and he would basically be taken to the end by both Sharon or Adam. With this thought in his mind Ryan went to Adam and asked him to evict Sheila, his ex-partner, keeping Sharon in the game. Adam seemed to go along with this idea but also said he’d say anything to simply make it to the final two.
Before the Power of Veto could occur it was time to chain Adam and Sheila together. It was a very humorous segment to see the two bicker with each other. It seems as though they act the part very well as we all know they are very close to each other. Its almost like the “All in the Family” couple where they always fought and bickered yet loved each other in the end. Although I don’t think Sheila or Adam really “love” each other, they are closer then ever and could just go to the final two.
It was then time for the PoV where the houseguests had to match pictures of the jury members and two statements about that person. In the beginning Sheila took a very surprising lead but Ryan caught up to her. It was then a battle between those two on who would win the very last veto. Ryan ended up claiming victory and called himself the “power whore”. He really is as he’s won a ton of challenge lately and although he came in not knowing much about the game, he sure has proven himself worthy of a win simply due to his challenge skills.
Knowing that nobody was really safe now something very odd happened. Adam asked Sharon for a deal that if she promised to take him to the final two that he would keep her. She kind of freaked out and wouldn’t let him know either way. This small gesture then set off a chain of events. Sharon quickly went to Ryan and let him know what Adam had just done. He was very angry and believed at that point that Adam was closer to Sheila then he thought. When Sharon left Adam then went up to the HoH room and lied his ass off to Ryan. He told Ryan that Sharon was the one to ask for the deal and even said it seemed like Sharon had a deal with Ryan simply from that “gesture”. This then sent Adam and Ryan into a yelling match which made it seem like the veto could possibly be used.
It was then time for the veto ceremony and eviction to occur. Ryan was asked to do the veto “live” right in front of Julie although it wasn’t live for us. He chose to not use it and it was assumed he thought Sheila would go. Adam then had to vote for either Sharon or Sheila to be evicted. He chose to evict Sharon, after five nominations, to leave the game once again. Although Ryan acted shocked he was in fact in the loop that Sharon would be evicted. It wasn’t shown on the show but they agreed that Sharon should go shorty before the show was taped.
After Sharon’s short talk with Julie it was then time for the HoH to begin. The players all sat on a boogie-board and had to hold onto a rope. They were then raised to a slop where water began pouring down on them from the slop and as rain. The last person hanging on would win the first part of the three part HoH and automatically move to the last round of the HoH. Although the show was shown tonight we already know who won the first and second part of the HoH. To find out highlight the following: Ryan won the 1st part of the HOH and Adam won the 2nd part of the HoH.
With four players left it was time for Big Brother 9 to finally get down to its final three. Last time Ryan won a very controversial HoH and placed both Sheila and Sharon on the block. Sheila didn’t take this nomination so well simply because she was on the block. Does she forget Sharon has been nominated five weeks in a row? I’m not sure why Sheila was scared since her and Adam have been close the entire game but it seems like she doesn’t remember that.
