Big Brother 16 - Recap - Episode 9

As the episode begins with a recap of the previous episode, we find out that Devin tried to do "damage control" and run around and tell everyone about the "Bomb Squad".  This leads me to think... he was so angry anytime he thought anyone betrayed the alliance... yet he was the biggest detriment to that alliance from the beginning.

No surprise, when Derrick and Nicole chat about nominations... Derrick wants to nominate people other than Devin, so they can backdoor him.  Nicole is going to nominate Amber... so Derrick mentions it to Caleb, knowing that Caleb will risk himself for Amber.  Caleb gives a little diary room talk that basically says as much... he thinks Amber will see him as a stud.  He is going to throw the competition so Amber is saved.  He tells Amber his plan.  I'm not sure she thinks he's a stud thought.

Nicole is struggling with her final nominee, and Donnie tells her to nominate Christine after she fills him in on the nomination plan.  Despite that she tells him to keep the plan quiet.  He goes and tells Jacosta and Brittany and Amber overhears it.  She runs and tells Nicole, who is now convinced she can't trust Donny.

Nicole seems pretty shaken that everyone is so mad.  Most of all, she's regretting her decision to nominate him.  Hayden tries his best to make her feel better.

Devin comes to "make amends" with Derrick... Zach and Frankie promptly got up and left the room.  I don't blame them.  I hate being around for awkward conversations.  Derrick sees through Devin's speech about respecting his game move.

#TeamAmerica's first task is to spread a rumour that someone in the house is related to a past houseguest.  Donny seems confused about this task.  Frankie on the other hand says he's "really good at spreading rumours".   They decide on telling the lie that Pao told Frankie in confidence that she believes Zach is related to Ammanda... "because they're both loud" and they're both from South Florida.

Nicole is still broken up about nominating Donny.  She cries... and asks for his forgiveness.  And he cries because she is crying.  Can this guy any more likable?  Then he makes her doubt whether she told him not to tell anybody.  

The Battle of the Block competition is "Abraca - Bob- bra".  A Harry Potter type competition. It's a puzzle competition.  Amber says she hates puzzles... and Donny loves it.    Caleb's trying hard not to win.  But, in Nicole's words "he's doing well making it look close".  Amber and Donny win, and Amber says "get over here so I can kiss you".  I'm sure Caleb was hoping he would get that kiss.

Because Nicole is no longer HOH, she "disappears" and Hayden shows his devastation at the site of her disappearance.  And we close with Zach saying "yo, did she really disappear?".

We'll find out where she went on Wednesday. :)

My #FF Blogs

Have you heard of #FF?  If you aren't on Twitter, that probably looks like gibberish, or that I was swearing.... but no.... #FF is a hashtag that stands for "Follow Friday" where people recommend different Twitter accounts to follow.  I decided to do a "Blog Follow Friday" post and talk about a few of my favourite blogs.

1 - Illustrated with Crappy Pictures - If you haven't seen this blog, you need to read it!  Amber Dusick is the author (and illustrator) of this blog.  She shares her hilarious stories about life - her kids, her husband and her cats.  All illustrated with hilarious pictures.  Check it out, I'm sure you'll love it:  http://crappypictures.com/

2 - I'm Bringing Blogging Back - If you like entertainment blogs ... you might like this... if you like trashy television and someone recapping ridiculous shows like Catfish, Real Housewives or The Hills (ok, maybe not now, but you can go back and read the old recaps for a laugh).  Patrick Varone is the author of this blog, and he is hilarious.  Sometimes crude, sometimes rude, all the time funny.  I love this blog... his Bachelor recaps got me through the last horrible season with Juan Pablo.... because, let's face it, that guy was terrible.  Check it out: http://www.imbringingbloggingback.com/

3 - Mommy Outside the Box - This blog has it all for mommies.  Fun kids activities, recipes, "Wordless Wednesday" photo posts... and, a new favourite thing of mine, a Twitter party calendar.  What's a Twitter party you ask?  If you had of asked me 3 months ago, I couldn't have told you, but since then, I've participated in several parties, and they are fun.  It's like what a chatroom used to be like back in the early 90's (for those of you that remember those)... fast moving, lots of people chatting... but with some improvements... the chats are centered around one topic... and there are PRIZES!!  I highly recommend participating in a party!  Check out the Mommy Outside the Box blog:  http://www.mommyoutsidethebox.ca/

So those are a few "Follow Friday" blogs for you.  I'll try to share more each Friday, but for now... happy reading!!

Big Brother 16 - Recap - Episode 8

We open with the fallout from the POV.... Brittany calls Paola out for throwing the competition.  Paola gets defensive and said she didn't throw the competition.  Devin confirms he asked her to, and confirms that, but says she didn't do it.  She calls Devin a liar.  Then Zach gets up and gives a big speech about how much he doesn't like Devin.

Frankie feels betrayed by Zach for "putting him on blast" when Zach said "he wasn't sure how Frankie would vote".  Um... what's so bad about that?  Anyway, Frankie's very dramatic about it... I'm just going to leave it at that.

Paola and Zach have a ridiculous argument over whether they deserve to be in the house, who's a liar... basically it was stupid.

Meanwhile, Devin decides to add a new member to the alliance without bringing the whole alliance together to talk about it first (ahem... dictatorship).  They bring Hayden in, and Devin tells him about the Bomb Squad and asks him if he wants to be a part of it.  What else are you going to do in that situation but say yes?!  Can you imagine the reaction if Hayden had said no?

As it starts to become aparent that Zach is going to stay, Frankie, for whatever reason, decides it would be a good idea to fill Devin in on this.  I still don't understand why.  I mean, Devin is nuts... giving him information like that is like throwing a can of gasoline on a fire.  Immediately, Devin denounces the Bomb Squad (might I point out, this is the second time this game he's done that), and tells Frankie he's picking everyone off one by one.  So there's your reward Frankie.

After two lengthy nominee speeches, the houseguests vote, and "Pao Pao" is voted out.  Thank goodness.  I don't think I could take another week of that girl.  Although, I will say, I did enjoy her friendship with Donny... and his "goodbye" message to her was absolutely sweet.  When Paola leaves the house, Julie asks her about whether she threw the competition.  Paola sort of sputters over her answer and says she's not sure if she threw it or not.  Huh?  Were you drunk?  Why wouldn't you know?

On to HOH, it's a sort of croket type challenge.  And the winners are..... Derrick and Nicole.  I'm kind of happy about both of those options!!

Julie tells us that the houseguests are now wearing "activity trackers" so you can log in to see how active or lazy your favourite houseguest is.  I barely do that for myself.. so I'm not sure I really care how active they are... BUT... Julie does say it will impact the game.  Suspense!

Nominees and #TeamAmerica's first challenge come Sunday night!!!

(PS - anyone else happy this episode was a little less focused on Devin?)

Big Brother 16 - Recap - Episode 7

I began this episode assuming it was going to be a Devin centered episode... and I was right.

We pick up where the Battle of the Block left off, and the "Weirdo Alliance" of Hayden, Christine and Nicole celebrate coming off the block. 

Devin takes Hayden aside and decides (for whatever reason... to build a sense of partnership or something) to tell him the Devin had Paola throw the competition.  Hayden isn't convinced Paola threw it.  Neither am I.  Hayden goes back and tells Nicole about Paola "throwing the competition" and they discuss what will happen if that revelation comes out... Hayden suggests they deny being a part of it.  Ok... good strategy.  Then he suggests that he and Nicole "kiss it out".  This guy is good for comic relief.

Zach chats with Cody, Christine and Derrick about working against Devin... thank goodness!  That's the most sensible talk I've heard in a while. 

Quick shot over to the hammock... and Caleb's love-sick puppy eyes looking at Amber... he's got it bad.  He talks about wanting to "protect his queen".  *Gag*

Caleb bring up with Devin that people are interested in voting out Paola.  Devin's response is "that's stupid".  Good argument, Devin.  Were you on your high school debate team?  He immediately gets on the defensive.  Frankie is there through the argument... but stays uncomfortably silent.  Caleb mentions that the girls, in particular Christine, are nervous to talk to him.  Devin says they should go confront her.  Yeah, because that would make someone less intimidated... to confront them.

Devin heads up to his room to pace around and talk to himself.  He's nuts.  Then he goes outside to declare the alliance is over.  So, Devin says he's not a dictator, but he dictates when the alliance is over.

On a less crazy side... we find out at Derrick and Frankie are the last two members of #TeamAmerica.  Their first task is to head outside to the weight bench and bring up "apple pie" and "bald eagles" in conversation as the code for who's in the bomb squad.  Frankie and Derrick figure out quickly they are on "Team America".... then when Derrick sees Donnie's "big beautiful beard" he says he knew that was the third member.  Frankie refers to it as "Brains, beard and beauty".

Following the confrontation between Devin and Caleb, Caleb decides its time to make up.  No, Caleb, no!!  He makes the mistake of saying that "people" were talking about targeting him, so Devin decides to call another "meeting".  If you live in the Big Brother house, you know a meeting is never good.   Devin opens by saying "this isn't a dictatorship".  Ah yes, a typical statement of a dictator.

Zach decides to speak up and say that he thinks it's stupid to keep Paola... unfortunately, everyone else stays silent.  This makes Devin think everyone's on his side, except Zach... so guess who the next target is....

My favourite part is when Devin says "people think I get upset over these things, I don't get upset".  You don't?  What were we just watching??

Everyone gets ready for POV and Devin says to Paola that he will take her off the block if he wins.  The challenge involves balancing balls on a solar system type set up... but if you're off balance, it falls apart and you have to start over.

Paola is doing horrible... surprise, surprise.  Zach is just about done and he accidently knocks a bunch off.  Derrick and Devin are close... and everyone's rooting for Derrick... but unfortunately, Devin pulls it out in the end.

Brittany believes this sealed her fate, and Paola questions if Devin will keep his word.

Cut to the HOH room, and Zach tries to do some damage control, but Devin doesn't buy it, and kicks Zach out.  Zach knows he's in for it.  He tries to talk to Frankie - but Frankie tells him he was stupid for disagreeing with "the dictator".

Brittany decides to suck it up, and goes to Devin to talk... and she knows to use the "I have kids" card... because, as we all know..... Devin has a daughter.  He's in to it.  You can tell he's feeling it.

When he goes to the Veto meeting.... when they get a chance to do their speeches.  Paola decides to take the time to do some model posing(?) and Brittany makes a heartfelt speech.  Devin decides to "go against his alliance" and break his promise to Paola.... and removes Brittany from the block.  He replaces her with Zach.  *shocker* (not)  They stop with Brittany saying "can I say something" and they leave us hanging by the announcer saying "all hell breaks loose post veto ceremony".  Can't wait for tomorrow.  :)

And by the way.... can someone put an end to the Devin show?

Big Brother 16 - Recap - Episode 6 "All About Devin"

I call this episode "All About Devin" because it really is.  There's a running joke among a lot of people that watch the live feeds about how often Devin finds an opportunity to mention he has a daughter. I dare you to count how many times he brings it up this episode.

So we started with the HOH's reading their letters....and of course, a picture of Devin's daughter.  When Amber reads her letter, she cries...and so does Caleb. Seriously Caleb... she's just not that in to you.

Devin, for some weird reason, decides to come clean, with not only Donny, but the whole house, about how he was the mastermind of the plot to get Donny out last week.  The problem with his plan? The HOH's last week claimed they nominated who they did because of when they fell during the competition. Brittany recognizes this right away and mentions it to Frankie.  So the bomb squad has a "debrief" after Devin's house meeting and they find the nicest way possible to say " what the hell was that?"  Devin takes offence to Brittany "misconstruing" what he said.  Um, he said he was the reason Donny was targetted, what did she get wrong in that?

We got a glimpse of the Zach/Frankie "shownance". Zach says he's straight but thinks Frankie is awesome. They cuddle together and hang out a lot.  I really don't like Zach much... but this is the one likeable thing I've seen from him.

We also find out that Danielle, Hayden and Christine have a mini alliance... not much more notable about that.

Nominees this week are Hayden, Danielle, Brittany and Paola.  Devin asks Paola to throw the comp and also assures everyone safety but Brittany, who he says is his target.

On to the Battle of the Block.  Was anyone else not totally convinced that Paola was intentionally throwing the competition?  Houseguests had to look at a series of pictures and answer questions.  If you got it wrong, there were punishments, like drinking weird concoctions or dunking your head in a toilet (both of which Hayden had to do). In the end, Danielle and Hayden win, taking themselves off the block.

Side note on this episode.... Devin was upset that people were not cleaning up after themselves.  Devin drives me nuts, but I do hope he keeps the house from becoming the disgusting mess it was last year.

We'll find out who wins POV on Wednesday!

Big Brother 16 - Recap - Episode 5

So, what was Joey doing in the background when Julie was doing the opening intro?  Kinda looked like a combo of dancing and maybe rapping/singing.

Anyway, so a few back and forth shots of Joey and Paola wondering if they’re going to be evicted or not.  Devin has also decided it’s a good strategy to pressure everyone in to voting unanimously.  This guy is an idiot.  Please get him out soon Houseguests.

Joey tries to plead to Zach to keep her.   He tells her that Cody and Devin are running the house and controlling the vote and there’s nothing he can do.  Ugh, this guy… I can’t even….

SO Joey decides to switch to her “alter ego Alex” and basically yell about keeping her in the house.  Weird strategy Joey/Alex.  Pretty much everyone thinks she’s crazy but “makes a good point”.  Paola thinks that “Alex” coming around is good for her chances of staying in the house.  I tend to agree.  Boo.

Next we get a montage of Caleb talking about how much he likes Amber.  *yawn*  I love that Frankie refers to it as an 8^th grade crush.  “Do you want me to pass her a note later?”  haha

Caleb decides to talk to Amber about his feelings… and he says that he notices her looking at him a lot.   Then it gets a whole lot of awkward.  She obviously is not in to him.  So they awkwardly sit for a minute and she leaves him to wonder if he “pushed her away”.

So we get to see the houseguests listen two Joey and Paola give their “keep me please speeches”.  Joey says that she’s physically and mentally stronger than Paola.  Paola thanks Joey for saying she sucks but she hopes that the houseguests keep her despite her suckiness (yes, I know that isn’t a real word, but it works here).

Then the votes.  As I watch everyone voting… and Zach comes in to the room to vote, I’m brought back to when a few former houseguests let their hair grow out of control, until it looks weird in the “spiked” style ( ie – Dan, Dr. Will… that is the last time I will compare Zach to either of those two).    He has not been in there very long, what’s with his hair.  Unfortunately, Joey is unanimously evicted.

Why is Paola crying?

Joey says she is surprised by the unanimous vote.

Goodbye message – Caleb “drops the bomb” about the bomb squad.  She says he’s an idiot.

Next we have HOH.  This challenge is a “frat house” challenge.  It’s organized with girls first, then boys.  They have to carry kegs across a balance beam without falling while the houseguests that aren’t competing throw Frisbees at them.  I don’t know about anyone else, but I found this challenge boring.    Amber wins the first one.  Controversy with the boys though… it looks like Cody one, but there is a video review. 

Before we find out the results, we learn that Donny is the next member of Team America.  Too bad his teammate was just voted out.

Turns out, Cody “fouled” and is disqualified, making Devin HOH.  Seriously?  That guy?  Ugh.  This week is going to be terrible.

We’ll learn the nominees and results of the Battle of the Block on Sunday.  Or you can read the spoilers like me.  Haha!

Big Brother 16 - Episode 4 - Recap

Once again... work gets in the way of my TV watching.  (I kid, I kid)  But seriously, I wasn't able to start watching until half way through again.  Just in time to see Joey spill the beans about the girls alliance. ... to Devin.  Ugh, seriously, that guy is the worst.

Players get picked for veto, then "Pow Pow" cries her eyes out over strong boys being picked for the competition.  And if anything is going to help things, it's crying.

The competition is called "Miami Lice"... everyone's dressed all "Miami Vice" like.  So cheezy, I love it.  They guys all talk about how smart they are... as they all look exhausted.  Donny is taking his time, moseying around...
Paola complains about how hard the competition is.  Side note - is anyone else getting tired of the nickname "Pow Pow"... I feel like I want to rip my own hair out anytime someone says it.

On to the word reveals.... Zach says he won... just out of principle, I don't want him to win.  But given the rest of the "bomb squad" non-words, he appears to be the brains of the group, and that's not saying much.

Donny wins with the word "splitters".  Love him.  Most of all, I hate Zach, so I'm glad Donny won over him.

So, Cody, decides to nominate Joey.  But he's going to give her a lecture first.  So stupid.  She thinks that the lecture means she's safe.  Oh Joey.

So there's a dramatic montage of Donny looking at everyone's pictures while he wears the POV.  Good job with the suspense Big Brother, but I think we all knew he was going to use it on himself.  And no surprise, Caleb nominates Joey. 

If they don't send Paola home, I'm going to be super sad.

Anyone else find it ironic that Paola called Joey "big mouth"? 

Let's see what happens tomorrow night!!