I will start this off saying that I LOVE BBOTT! This is the way Big Brother should be. We see & hear just about everything. We get to see the comps play out in real time, so no shenanigans with people thinking production is helping specific HGs. If we did not get to see the Veto play out – I am sure there would have been people complaining that Jason was helped.
Also, I loved that we got to see the Big Brother Over The Top Houseguests move in and the initial reactions to meeting each other. Sure it was awkward and took a while – but those first days you see the way the interact and bond with each other. And as we are seeing now, some of those Day 1 friendships have turned into day 5 annoyances. I really hope they take a page from this season and move it over to the big show next summer.
Someone is going home tonight, and as of late last night, I could not get a grasp on who was actually leaving. There has been so much wavering on who they want gone. There are pros and cons for each one to leave, and we will find out LIVE tonight – BUT FIRST… lets see how everyone did week 1.
Jason Roy – 5 strips of Bacon – Not since BB11 didd we have only 1 returning player. Usually they at least brought in 4 people to give the vets a chance – and while the new crop of HGs realized Jason was a huge target week 1 – he was still able to make a lot of bonds, and win the Veto to remove himself from the chopping block.
One thing is for sure about Jason, he is very observant and knows a lot of what is going on in the house. This time however he is smarter and is playing the game, not just sitting outside smoking being snarky. Well, he is still doing that also, but much better so far. He will always be a target, so he will have to keep fighting week in & week out.
Scott Dennis – 4 strips of Bacon – one of the biggest superfans to play this season, I loved how Scott was first in the house – and his quirky commentary as he walked around the house by himself was pretty funny. He also was the official tour guide which worked very well for him as he had the most interaction with each HG as they came in. He has used this to his advantage by getting in good with most of them. He has a Bro alliance, he’s tight with the Girls alliance, tight with Jason – all of his bases are covered for now. His game will excel if he can keep playing all sides of the house for a few more weeks and let the bigger threats knock each other off.
Whitney Hogg – 3 strips of Bacon – Whitney is another superfan and you would think she is a just a simple girl – but this girl has game! I did not expect her to team up with “The Plastics” as I thought she was more of a Donny – but she fits in with the Mean Girls well without isolating herself as some of the other gals. Even though she is tight with Monte too – I do not think she will be targeted along with him.
Justin Duncan – 3 strips of Bacon – ok, this guy is a real breath of fresh air. We have not seen a HG like him, maybe ever. It’s cute that he has no idea what’s going on in the game. This has some HGs thinking he is not a threat at all, and a few others think he is downplaying his naivety and is really a mastermind. Keeping everyone’s belly full has been a good strategy too. He really is “feeds gold” and hope he sticks around a while.
Alex Willett – 2 strips of Bacon – her secret has been safe so far & while a couple of people (Jason & Justin) are kind of suspicious that Alex & Morgan could be related – it’s been pretty much been swept under the carpet for now. Alex has brought her BB knowledge to her group but does not come off superficial. She knows she needs to get Shane / Danielle split up – but I think is very good at listening and observing. She does not talk too much – which in this game we see all the time – loose lips sink ships
Monte Massongill – 1 strip of Bacon – yes, Monte took a shot at Jason and it backfired when he won the Veto, but he showed he is here to play and not here to make friends. He does have a solid group around him – and not being able to play for HoH this upcoming week, he will need them to protect him. He is a straight shooter which is good & bad in this game.
Taking on the first HoH was a big risk but he welcomed it. As fans we like seeing people play hard out the gate. While America may target him next week – again having so many people on his side, someone could win the Veto and remove him from the block. His bromance with Shane may take a hit if Danielle goes, but they are both the biggest “bros” in the house and will probably continue to work together.
Shane Chapman – 1 strip of Bacon – while it is DUMB DUMB DUMB to get into a showmance early – Shane and his hair were just too much for Danielle to stay away from. The “Plastics” want to get Danielle out so they can keep Shane on their side. If Danielle stays he will have to make a tough decision on who to work with. In most showmances, the guy is targeted first. in this one, the girl is, so he should have a few weeks of safety.
Neeley Jackson – 1 strip of Bacon – I honestly sometimes forget Neely is there as she has not been on the feeds much while I watched. I do not have much to work with, so I am just throwing her bacon so she can use it as a flotation device for now!
They can’t all be winners this week so now we’re on to the backhalf of the Player Rankings for this week on BBOTT…
These Houseguests earned themselves negative points this week on Big Brother Over The Top for their rankings.
Kryssie Ridolfi – 1 strip of Tofu – I am still not quite sure why some people are not liking her. I know she is a bit loud and “over the top” – but seems harmless game wise. She is guilty by association by spending a lot of time with Jason. Of the 3 people on the block, Kryssie has the smallest target – but that may also be the reason she goes. The house will not be as divided as it would be if Danielle or Cornbread leave.
Morgan Willett – 2 strips of Tofu – keeping her secret has been tougher for Morgan it seems than it has been for Alex – and while they are aligned together – it seems like she may be falling for Monte more than how Whitney is. Whitney is teaming up with him for game reasons. I think Morgan may try to take it further. This could be disastrous to her game – especially if he rejects her.
Shelby Stockton – 3 strips of Tofu – as we have seen so far, Shelby has a hard time dealing with stress, and this girl wants to be a lawyer? The girls are keeping her around for now as a vote – and she knows that people are starting to get annoyed by her – but she is not doing anything to change their minds. I will say her live Diary Session was my favorite. She is so wacky and scatterbrained. Unfortunately for her, it’s not as cute as Justin’s zaniness – and look for her to be a constant / easy target the next few weeks.
Danielle Lickey – 4 strips of Tofu – I am really disappointed in Danielle as I expected her to not be as polarizing so early in the game. I thought her having a child would make her more grounded – but going right after Shane in a showmance has ruffled all the other girls’ feathers. A lot has to do with how “hot” they both are. The girls are for sure jealous, but the one common thing a lot of people are saying about her is she talks, but does not listen.
With this many egos in the house, you need to stroke them. I think she will be the one going out tonight if nothing more than petty jealousy. She could have so easily (with Shane’s help), replace Shelby in the girls alliance. But the damage is done and it’s too late now.
That bring us to the first Big Brother Over The Top TOFURKEY OF THE WEEK – and this is a no brainer – that award goes to Cornbread. I really thought he was gonna be a goofball and ride the middle most of the game, but he came in guns blazing. I do feel for him that he was the first HG that America nominated, and that seemed to really shake him up – but how he has acted before and since has been pretty bad. he has said some pretty disparaging remarks. I mean, cmon man, you were nominated by America – take a second before you speak & act – and remember we are all watching very VERY closely.
I am sure back home he is the life of the party – but in the BB House – yeah, not so much!! America will probably throw their vote against him tonight – it would be pretty cool if that is the deciding vote. If Cornbread does stay – he needs to do a lot of damage control or we will throw him right back up there. He needs to go to Jason and get in good with him as the live feeders are “his people.”
Well, this has been a great week to start the season – and I honestly have already forgotten all about BB18 – and totally engrossed in this season. My sleep schedule is as screwed up as Kryssie’s. My only complaint about this season is it is catered to the West Coast people. I cant stay up every night til 2 am for another 3 months!!!!
What do you think of my rankings? Let me know in the comments section below. Also my question of the week is – who do you want to win the next HoH & who do you think they will target?
From outside the Big Brother house, I am Adam Poch, have a great day!
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