It’s Day 22 inside the Big Brother house – and basically the last 4 months of our lives have been consumed watching people fighting for power & money! Kinda like what’s going on in the real world.
One thing is for sure, the showmance of BBOTT will be broken up tonight – and at the time I am writing this, it seems like Shane is the one leaving. I think this is a horrible move for the house – but more on that later.
The lines in the sand are now starting to get a little fuzzy as we have seen a new alliance form between Scott, Alex, Justin, & Jason. How will this effect the game, we shall see, BUT FIRST – let’s take a look back at each HG’s game this past week.
Scott Dennis – 5 strips of Bacon – for the first time this season, the HoH has had a plan work. America has messed with the last 2 HoH’s by putting up nominees from thier own side only to see them walk out the door. Scott has not been shy this whole season playing a very aggressive game. He was playing both sides for a while, but is now the “Virgin King” of the Ball Smashers.
When he got America’s Care Package, he held just about all the power this week – and he changed his game to give himself the best opportunity to get his target out. While this plan was in effect, he did look forward in the game, and started the new alliance to try and get some protection for Alex & himself. Say what you want about this kid, but he is playing a strong game & that’s why he gets top honors this week.
Alex Willett – 4 strips of Bacon – her HoH reign last week was an epic fail as her ally Monte went home, but she is still in a good position with a ton of people around to help protect her. She won one of the Vetoes this week, and was able to keep Scott’s plan in place.
Just like Scott, starting that new alliance with Jason, Justin, & Scott is a great move. She also has the Ball Smashers, and always has Morgan as her ace in hole. While she may be target #1 (or #2) for the Jamboree, she has proven to be a good competitor and can win comps to protect her.
Justin Duncan – 3 strips of Bacon – GOOD MORNING Justin, welcome to Big Brother – this week Justin finally learned how to play the game, and is now playing the “back & forth” game very well. I think part of his plan to get in good with the Smashers is cause he is a huge flirt, and the girls on the Jamboree are not as attractive to him, and he loves to flirt with pretty girls. He was enamored by Danielle early, but he quickly jumped off that train.
Justin won one of the vetoes this week, and save Kryssie to keep her as a strong ally. His actions during the veto comp proved he was over Danielle, sending her into “Rachel crying in the bushes” mode. This is why he really wants her gone this week, but he will not get his way.
Jason Roy – 2 strips of Bacon – the best thing about BBOTT is the live DR sessions – and Jason spelled it all out for us last night. He is not playing this game to make friends like he did last time, this time it’s all strategy. And while his strategy game is not that of a Dr. Will or Derrick, it is much better then it was on BB17. He realized the offer to join forces with Alex & Scott was a great move for him and jumped on it. He is also still playing both sides by bringing info to the Jamboree, but he is holding some info back when he needs to.
Shelby Stockton – 1 strip of Bacon – ok, this is personal not game, because I am a huge Shelby fan. Her ditzy routine is working in the game, but her goofy attitude is why i like her. I have always been a fan of personalities over game play over the years. Some of my favs are Howie (BB6/7), Natalie (BB9), Lydia (BB11), McCrae (BB15) because of the people they are, and not the game they played.
Shelby may not be the best competitor, may not be the best strategist, but one thing is for sure, she has no filter and says some of the silly/stupidest stuff of all of them. While a lot of people want to see her gone, they are too busy trying to get stronger players out, so Shelby is sliding by. YAY!
Morgan Willett / Whitney Hogg – 1 strip of Bacon to share – things finally worked out for their side this week as they will not lose a number. Both have dropped the game to be nicer to the Jamboree, if that is strategy, or just their human nature, I am not so sure – but it was nice to see both of them be a little nicer this week.
On to the back half of this week’s player rankings list on the next page…
Neeley Jackson – 1 strip of Tofu – Neeley, listen, you were NEVER in any trouble this week, so get off your high horse and stop acting as if the Ball Smashers hate you. You are talking a HUGE game but have not done anything about it. But she should know she is not a target for the Ball Smashers and she needs to get over it. If she wins an HoH and does what she says she will do (go after big targets) then she will just become a big target herself.
Kryssie Ridolfi – 3 strips of Tofu – I would not be surprised if Kryssie becomes the next target for America as she has fallen out of favor with a lot of fans by her rotten / mean girl attitude. She was fun & bubbly – but I guess 3 straight weeks on the block has made her bitter. Kryssie (like Neely) is not a real threat to the other side, but he constant whining shtick is getting old!
Danielle Lickey – 4 strips of Tofu – Danielle, you were made a Have Not by America, you were made a nominee by America, your own alliance is getting sick of you & wants you gone – and all the while you think you are doing nothing wrong. Playing “doctor” with Shane is not going to win you $250K – but if all goes as planned and Shane leaves tonight – we better see something more out of you.
(For the 2nd time in this recap, I will reference my roommate on BB13). As a fan of the show, I hope she does not turn into Rachel when Brendon was evicted. That was very uncomfortable to see first handed, and I am sure you all did not enjoy watching it. If you stay tonight, make sure you go up to each person in the house and apologize for your behavior. That may be the only way you can stay safe next week! (Watch – she will win the next HoH!)
This bring us to the Tofurkey of the Week – Shane Chapman. Oh how the mighty have fallen! Shane was in a great spot week 1. He had the showmance, he had the bromance, he was a nice guy that seemed to get along with everyone. But he fell in love, and pigeon holed his game and did not really do anything but figure out ways to make out with Danielle.
His own alliance gave him warnings that he was probably going to be backdoored. Did he go to Scott and try to figure a way out of it? No – he just sat there doing nothing and let it play out. I think its a horrible move to get rid of him, as he is much more “sway-able” than Danielle. Another one that talks a big game, but does nothing to back it up.
Shane just threw away a chance at $250K. I wonder how many roofs he will have to fix to make that kind of money? Watching him break down in the DR last night was both sweet & sad. If he can make it work with Danielle outside the house, then he wins something more than money, but at 24 years old, I am wondering what their relationship will be like outside the house considering she has a child. He seems like a good enough guy to not let that interfere, but only time will tell how that goes.
Ok – there we go – another week in the books, this next HoH & America’s Care Package will be crucial for a lot of the HG’s survival. My question of the week is – who do you want to give the “Safety Servant” care package to? You know my answer is Shelby – so she can last another week, and she is a good sport and will have fun with it.
From outside the Big Brother house, I am Adam Poch, have a great day!
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