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TV Review: Big Brother 7: All Stars - And The Winner Is...

Jackie — Wed, 13 Sep 2006 21:47:43 EDT

I've said it before with other reality shows -- I'm not too keen on "All Star" seasons and I often really don't want to see people I've previously watched competing once again. Okay. That said, the hook for this season, for me (other than the fact I'm a Big Brother addict), was Will Kirby. A Big Brother All Stars version had to have him or I couldn't consider it "All Stars." In his season, I rooted for him. In this season, I sat back and marvelled at his ability to charm and manipulate his way through the crowd. Sure, it was so cool to see Chicken George once again and I didn't see enough of Nakomis. I personally could have done without seeing Diane, Erika, or Mike Boogie at all. Several of the players fell in the middle for me. I understand why they were chosen, but they weren't my season favorites -- Jase, James, and Alison. While I think Kaysar is probably a great guy, he's not a schemer and it showed with his lackluster performance on the show this season. Then there's Danielle, a woman I thought was only second to Dr. Will in gameplay. I was disappointed with her choice of allies and a few personal errors she made this season. She could have done so much better. Howie imploded this time. He was never a real strong player, more of a follower. Alas, his adolescent ways overcame him. I have seen him tender and thoughtful to others, but he let rage rule too much this season and it cast a bad light on him. Marcellas, once funny, seemed bitter and unhappy all season. Janelle, the buxom blonde America's Choice, played competitions so well, but fell flat whenever she had to make a decision, despite making it to the Final Four through her talent at winning competitions. Kudos to her.But the cast is what it is, or for that matter, was what it was. If not for the Will/Janelle Show and the Chill Town phone segments, this season wouldn't have had any entertainment substance at all. The competitions were run-of-the-mill, the house had no excitement, no America's Choices per se, no luxury comps, or cool doings. Compared to past seasons, these houseguests got diddley-squat. I don't know why, but they did. Again, it was up to the PuppetMaster to keep the season lively. And, he did. Thank you, Dr. Will.The season itself had a few really dull weeks in its start as the houseguests sat around and talked of past seasons. Yawn. Once it went constantly topsy-turvy with the sides switching power, the POVs being used, alliances mixing, Chill Town using them all... it became intriguing. And, to whom can we credit this? I'd say Will Kirby. With the exception of the final two, I'd have to say the season was a success through fate alone... and Will. I just never liked Mike Boogie and Erika always seemed like more of a non-entity than a player to me. But, I think the producers seriously have to examine some of the areas in which they fell short ith this outing. If next season, with new unknowns, has the same boring days and nights, it will fall on its face. This season, it was dependent on the houseguests' personalities and past appearances to make it. That won't cut it next time, and barely cut it this season. The All Stars show concentrated too much on sensationalism and humiliation of the houseguests when all else failed. While the show itself is one built for trickery and deceit, I personally don't care for the "mean" factor we saw when folks were evicted -- and in the finale itself -- when Mike Boogie's ways were exposed to Erika. Yes, they have to find out sometime. And, no, I don't care much for Erika, but that was almost to the point of cruelty on national television. I realize Big Brother isn't a hugely cerebral kind of show, but they took a step closer to becoming the World Weekly News tabloid of TV shows when they do that sort of thing. It's all about sensationalism and I don't think that's why I enjoy the show at all. I actually enjoy watching folks interact with strangers. I enjoy seeing a Dr. Will use charisma to charm while telling folks he's lying all the time. I liked the days when the houseguests had no clocks, had no automatic washing machines, yet got luxuries in competitions that they really appreciated, unlike the Will Farrell movie, which, if memory serves, was the only luxury comp this season.It's time for the producers to analyze what this season would have been if not for the personalities of the houseguests. It's time for them to step back from sensationalizing the show and go back to the simpler, non-cruel ways of strangers in a house.My favorite part of the finale was watching Danielle smile through the Will/Mike Boogie phone call segments, including the one in which they talked about evicting her. You could see admiration for a game well-played in the eyes of all the jurors as they watched the phone call bits. That was "good television." And, of course, I credit Will... not his sidekick.I also enjoyed Jase admitting there was a Mr. and Mrs. Smith alliance via a phone call blurb to Diane. That was a bit overshadowed by Chill Town, but it was interesting to know that it did, indeed, exist.The vote of 6 to 1 for the Mike Boogie win didn't surprise me at all. Will (of course) proved he's the Ultimate PuppetMaster and even said so. Yes, Mike turned on the gameplay and he proved he could win comps, but in the end, he's Will's sidekick. I personally don't care if he thinks he's not. Will could have done well in the show on his own, but Mike wouldn't have been there if not for Will and certainly wouldn't have won. So, what's next? I'm sure to be watching next season, but hope the producers don't follow their formula from this season. Will Janelle and Will get together? I haven't a clue, but I loved watching their flirtmance as it played out. They were like kids flirting and it was even kind of innocent and sweet. Will Erika go out with Mike? I doubt it. She's been used, abused, and tossed to the side by Mike Nasty. I don't like her and I wouldn't have allowed myself in those shoes, but I can't imagine how horrified she is after going through that humiliation live on national television. Feh to Mike Boogie. He won, but in the long run, you reap what you sow. I'd personally rather be known for being a decent human being, not a user of others.

Jackie is a TV addict and freelance writer living in the NYC Greater Metropolitan Area. She faces her addiction daily on her blog The (TV) Show Must Go On... where you'll find daily television discussion and in-depth reviews/recaps of selected shows.

Big Brother 7: All Stars - Live Feeds Report - Overnight Into Friday 9/08

Jackie — Fri, 8 Sep 2006 21:07:59 EDT

Hmmm... this final two isn't the final two I wanted to see this season, for sure. My personal favorites through the season were Nakomis, Will, and George. Ah, but it's the hand dealt by Big Brother, so I'll deal with it. After all, I don't really know any of these people and, most likely, outside of folks who go on Jeopardy or something, reality television "stars" probably aren't the type of folks I'd hang out with anyway! It personally doesn't matter to me who gets the big bucks in the game. But... Erika and Mike Boogie! Feh, I say! Feh.For those of you text messaging in America's Vote for the jury member to receive $25,000, the information is at America's Vote - Big Brother 7: All-Stars on CBS. It is strictly text messaging, no online voting. It closes on Monday.One more gripe before I go onto the events of last night -- due to the special programming on Sunday, these two will be in the house alone much too long! Usually the final two are only in there for two or three days alone. As the finale isn't until Tuesday, Mike Boogie and Erika have almost five entire days. (Feh.) For those folks who say they won't watch the finale, I'm hoping for some good jury questioning, so it may be worthwhile! Perhaps James will ream Mike Boogie or Howie will go bonkers! You never know.Here are the overnight events from that Big Brother House of (feh) Final Two:Mike told Erika that the reason he got Will's question right in the HOH Competition was because he knew Will would answer the opposite of what anyone would expect.Erika took credit for Janelle's wording in her Will nomination (the "I've made many mistakes" speech).They got a fruit basket and champagne.They're both still surprised to be in the final two and have amazed looks on their faces... a lot.Mike Boogie was glad that Janelle was so good about the eviction. [What? No class act bit? You're slipping, Boogie!]They both think it will be a long five days. So do I.Erika thinks that if she had not gotten to Janelle, it would be Mike Boogie and Will in the final two. I think so, too.Erika told Mike that she wouldn't have voted him out had she won HOH.Mike Boogie warned Erika that many people were told they were a part of Chill Town. Erika told him she already knew.Erika is glad she didn't have to vote Janelle out after "swearing on my mother." [I'm sorry, but I always hate to see people do this. Sheesh.]Mike Boogie plans on wearing his special Chill Town shirt at the finale.Mike thinks Will and Janelle will have sex in sexquester... er, sequester. [Tell me again... is this guy older than 15? Hasn't he gotten past his adolescent years yet?]Erika thinks that Janelle is dumb when it comes to Will. Mike Boogie thinks Janelle is weird and not close to her family. (Hey, I'm just reporting here.)Erika told Mike about her goodbye message to Will.Mike and Erika think they're both great players. [Gag me now, please.]Mike (alone) told the camera he wants to have sex with Erika. [Eek]Ack... kissing and making out in the hot tub. [Covering my eyes.]Erika talked to Mike about Janelle's "banana bread" deal with Will. Mike told her that was only if Janelle made it to the final three and Howie wasn't in on the deal. Erika said, "She'll get it off some guy anyway." [Hmmm... isn't it Erika who's always got to have that (odd) boyfriend in her life?]When they were discussing who should have won, but didn't - Erika said she liked Nakomis for the win. Mike doesn't understand why "the girls" like Nakomis. [I like Nakomis, too. I think it's because she's smart, has ethics in the game and yet has her own mind.]They put mattresses together on the floor so they could cuddle. Feh.

Big Brother 7: All Stars - Live Feeds Report - Overnight Into Thursday 9/7

Jackie — Thu, 7 Sep 2006 12:58:02 EDT

Well, I'll start with the big news first. Mike Boogie won part two of the HOH Competition, which was held in the wee hours of the night (here on the east coast, anyway). So, the last part of the competition tonight will have Mike and Erika competing. Janelle is out of the running. If Mike wins HOH, he's sure to take Erika over Janelle to the final two. If Erika wins and is true to her word, she should take Janelle. I guess we'll see just how good "swearing on her mother" is.Here are the other late night and overnight events from the Big Brother House of Buxom Blondes and Brunettes and a Weasel:Janelle and Danielle figured out most of the evictees were told they were a part of Chill Town.Erika was alone after a Diary Room session, mumbling to herself (and her teddy bear) about how stupid she had been, how embarrassed she is to have been made the fool, etc.Janelle and Erika studied together.Mike Boogie worked out, thinking that would prepare him for the comp. He told Erika he planned to play to win the comp.Mike still thinks both girls will take him to the finals as either could win over him, but might not have clear wins against each other.Mike and Erika talked (remember, she and Janelle are giving Mike the impression that each will take him to the F2) and she encouraged him. She reported back to Janelle that he was going to try to win the comp even though Janelle wins so much and that she once again told him she's totally taking him to the Final 2.Janelle still couldn't find her missing gloves.Janelle and Mike Boogie talked. He told her he thought Will actually did have a thing for her. He also said he thinks Will set him up -- initially he (Mike) was the one who they planned to win, but Will took over and managed to sweet-talk just about everyone evicted while making Mike look like the bad guy.Mike Boogie told Janelle that Will would have sent her home before F2.Then the flame/clouds with bad music and overdone BB trivia started at nearly 1 AM ET (only 10 PM there) and lasted for around two and a half hours.Mike Boogie won the second part. Eep.Janelle said Mike was about two minutes faster than she was. She pouted and said she thinks "they" want him to win the whole thing. She said the comp was geared more for a male with more upper body strength.He also won a car. I don't know how.Janelle and Erika talked -- Mike told them both that he'd take them to the F2 if he wins HOH. [I think he'd take Erika.]Erika talked to Mike Boogie alone, telling him all the things Janelle and she figured out. [Uh-oh. Is she turning?]Mike told Erika Janelle is not a trustworthy person. (As if he is!)Argh... Erika and Mike Boogie kissed.There's where we stand.

Big Brother 7: All Stars - Live Feeds Digest - Tuesday Evening And Wednesday 9/06

Jackie — Thu, 7 Sep 2006 08:15:41 EDT

Well, well, well... did you think Janelle would actually do it? Evict Dr. Delicious? Do you think Erika will stick to her "word on her mom"? I guess we'll see!To start this, I just wanted to pipe in with my own thoughts regarding last night's big endurance competition. Now, I'm just a watcher of the game, not a player. But, I'd have to assume the players know as much about the comps as I do. When Julie Chen said "for now" in answer to the question whether both hands have to remain on the key, I understood it fine. I think Janelle probably did, too. The "for now" is because once things start moving, smoking, shaking, whatever they're going to do, Big Brother usually sends out a message that they can only hang on with one hand to make things tougher.That was the biggest fiasco of an endurance comp I've ever seen. While Janelle's removal of one hand from the key was accidental (she was straining to see what the heck Mike did), Mike's leap off was overly dramatic and will probably backfire on him. He knew he couldn't win against the girls in an endurance comp, so he didn't even try. Will and Mike have said on and off all season they wouldn't try at an endurance comp. "Remember Richard Hatch?" Oh, I do. He was my pick to win the first Survivor season. I remember Richard Hatch won. I bet Janelle and Erika remember he won, too. All the more reason to vote out Mike! I still can't believe an endurance comp, which started near the end of the live show, ended before the live show went off the air. What's that noise I hear? Ah, it's all the eyes rolling out there!Here are the events from Thursday night after the live show in that Big Brother House of Take That Chill Town!:Erika and Janelle are beside themselves with glee. Janelle said Will told her he was the fox and she was the bunny. "Who's the bunny now, BLEEP?"Mike went to the Diary Room as the two girls celebrated the victory over Chill Town, chortling and chuckling.The girls took a moment to ask Mike if he was okay. He still seems shellshocked. He just mumbled, "I've never been in the house with him..." [Mike was the fourth person evicted from BB2. He really wasn't in the game long at all.]Mike talked to Janelle. He said he knew she had to do what she thought was best for herself in the game. He then said maybe he's better off without Will. [As if! Will carried him into the house and carried him all season!]Mike tried to work mojo on Janelle to swing her away from her trust in Erika.Erika told Janelle he was just trying to play nice so he can be in the final two.Erika and Janelle then discussed their final two dresses again.Janelle kept imitating Mike's shocked look when Will was voted out.The girls decided they'll both make Mike think they're each taking him to the final two.Erika told Janelle that she told her he'd jump off. She thinks he'll throw the next part, too. He's sure one of them will take him to the final two.They don't think the next part will be on Wednesday because Big Brother gave them alcohol.Janelle's pretty upset that she let go of the key with one hand. She had psyched herself to do the comp.BB gave them a sushi feast for dinner.Erika is still going on about revenge of Chill Town. She's still mad. Mike, alone, told the Internet why he threw the comp. He's sure because he's so hated, he's the best choice for either woman to bring to the final two as either should win against him. He said he would, indeed, try at the second part, but he has no worries or pressure -- he knows one will take him. [In a way, he's right. Against him, either woman should win. But I so hope they keep the plan to take each other.]He also said "America loves you even more now, Janelle." Janelle and Erika rehashed the evils of Chill Town and how they affected both nominations and evictions throughout the show.Janelle admitted to Erika that Mike helped her in the doll POV comp by pushing a correct doll her way.The women just went on forever, happy with themselves, toasting each other, and going over every wrong Chill Town ever did. Mike wandered aimlessly or perhaps he's just bereft.Erika told Janelle she told Will the "gig is up" in her redone goodbye video. [Remember... I said she asked BB if she could redo it once the tides turned.]Mike slept on the floor next to the bed in the room where the two women took the beds. Very quiet, very subdued.Here are the events (or lack thereof) from Wednesday in that Big Brother House of Three's Company:All three houseguests slept in until around 1 PM their time (PT).Mike played Solitaire while Erika put on her make-up and Janelle worked out a bit.Janelle and Erika think one of the BB Staffers in the Diary Room sounds "cute" and "cool." [Heck, I might be able to sound cute and cool if I wanted to... and I'm not quite either.]Erika and Janelle hung together, leaving Mike Boogie to his own misery a lot. Whenever all three gathered, there were huge awkward pauses and uncomfortable silences.Janelle told Mike if either she or Erika wins, they will take him to the Final Two. [That was a ploy Janelle and Erika previously discussed -- leading him to believe they'd both choose him to throw off his game. I think Janelle was ploying rather than being honest with him.]Mike Boogie told Janelle that they've always been honest about things and that she shouldn't let Erika "into her head." [Too little, too late, too many lies.]Erika asked Mike Boogie if he's okay and he said he was still shellshocked. He's glad there are only five days left and he misses Will so much.Erika said she thinks the second part of the HOH comp will be held tonight. Janelle wondered why at night. No one knows.Erika wore Janelle's tiara once again, this time with feeling.They played cards. There was an odd inside HOH lockdown where we actually heard music... real music. Well, mostly rap music, but not the show theme. However, we saw flame/clouds.Erika and Janelle went over past comps and BB house events in preparation for a quiz-related competition.Both women still seem to be on the same Anti-Chill Town page and the plan still seems to be to evict Mike Boogie and have an all female final two.Mike finally joined them and they talked about show-related Internet websites... not this one. I never get a shout-out from BB houseguests. Sniffle.Still no word on when the next part of the HOH will happen. The second part of the HOH Competition is supposed to be held overnight. It will probably be blocked from the feeds, but we should hear the results before the live eviction show.

Big Brother 7 - Live Feeds Digest - Sunday Night Through Monday Overnight Into 9/05

Jackie — Tue, 5 Sep 2006 08:56:06 EDT

Here are the events from the late Sunday afternoon hours into the late evening from that Big Brother House of Soon To Be Broken Hearts:Mike complained about Big Brother allowing Janelle and Will to sleep all day. [Go ahead and complain, Mike. I've complained all season and it's done me no good!]Erika is depressed. Depressed and bored. She wants BB to give them something new to do. I agree.Big Brother announced an indoor lockdown. Would this lead to excitement?Erika wore her sunglasses while indoors playing cards. [She must think her future's so bright that she has to wear shades?]The lockdown ended and it was all just to fix a camera. Bummer, eh?Will thinks the show is going to end early this season due to the number of houseguests left. He thinks it may be because of the fall TV schedule.Mike told Will that he's concerned that Janelle will go to the finals with him (Will). If that's the case, "the winner takes half and the other two split the remaining half."Will thinks Mike is just getting paranoid.Mike thinks that Janelle would have a hard time beating either Woogie in the finals. [I think she'd easily beat Mike - he's not popular with the jury and a lot of his game was masterminded by Will. I think she'd have a run for her money against Will, though.]Mike doesn't want Janelle with Will in the Final Two. He wants to be there.Will and Janelle talked. Will said their relationship is an odd relaxed brother/sister sort of thing. He seems to feel very comfortable with her.Janelle cut Will's hair at his insistence. No more lice-cam.He worried about the haircut every moment during it - "I feel like I have mudflaps! Oh, no! I have mudflaps! Do I have a rat-tail?"Will panicked when he saw his haircut in a mirror. And he wanted to look so nice for Julie Chen!Erika campaigned Janelle while Will freaked out about his haircut and Mike napped.Erika said that she'll pull out all stops on Thursday (they don't know about Tuesday yet) and told the camera that she'll tell Janelle that Will called her a "band slut."Janelle went to Will and told him that Erika said he wouldn't take her to the final two. Will told her that if it were he and Mike, they would each take each other, Janelle would take Will. They talked about the money split.Janelle agreed that she would take Will to the final two and also vote out Erika this week.Mike told Erika that Will would take him to the final two, not Janelle.Erika made sure she stuck around the others so no more scheming on Will's part for Janelle's vote can happen. She did that sort of thing during her own season, too.BB gave them more wine for tonight. Erika told Mike that if he goes to the final two with Will, chances are he won't win.Will and Janelle play-flirted more.Will also pried Janelle for information about what Erika's been saying about him.Onto the late Sunday night and overnight events from that Big Brother House of Misguided Malcontents:Mike told Erika that the jury can't really think that Janelle won all those comps due to ability because others were always throwing them.Will said his thumb hurt. [It's certainly been an injury-plagued season this year!]Will told Erika he was going to be up all night with Janelle. Erika looked irked behind her sunglasses.Mike told Will that Erika planned to tell Janelle about his "band slut" comment so that he could damage-control before it happens.They played cards. The guys talked about the restaurants. They're bored. I'm bored. I beseech thee, BB... give them back the trampoline! Give them a Twister game... something! Anything!Erika said she's been wearing her sunglasses because the lights are too bright. [Did they brighten in the past few days? She started wearing the sunglasses all the time around the time Janelle won POV. Coincidence? I think not!]Will quote about Erika: "She looks like an x-ray with hair."Will and Janelle flirtmanced some more. "Has anyone ever told you that you have beautiful eyes?" "Oh, Will!"Will and Janelle headed to bed where Will made his pillow wall between them once again.Janelle told Will that she can't win anyway. So, if it's up to her, she'll take him to the final two.Will asked Janelle what she would do with the money if she won. She said she has no real debt - her car and house are paid for. He talked to her about investing in his group.Will prepared Janelle for the things Erika plans to say to her - saying she looked like a "band slut" during the rock video segment they made and such.He also talked a lot about his personal life - his practice, tests, etc.Meanwhile, Mike Boogie and Erika were talking, too. Mike told her he wants to be the winner of the season - his ego wants it. Mike claimed that he wishes he could have regular pastimes like reading and such, but he feels the need for fame.Mike told Erika that he thinks Will's own ego and selfishness has kicked in and that he (Will) wants to be in the final two with Janelle, thus robbing Mike of the win.Erika told Mike that Janelle said she would take him (Mike) to the final two. [Which would be the strategic choice - she should win against him. With Will, it could go either way.]Erika stayed up roaming the night (well, the backyard) once again... smoking, playing pool by herself, mumbling about the [bleepin'] veto that Janelle won. Here are Monday's events from the Big Brother House of Smile On Your Brother:Once again, the houseguests slept in until around 12:30 PM their time."How are we supposed to clean anything if Big Brother won't give us paper towels?"The houseguests were taken a bit aback when they were each called in the Diary Room to tape goodbye messages. They realized there will be an eviction tomorrow and decided that the finale date was indeed moved up (as they speculated yesterday).Will thinks one of the producers (Cory) hates him.BB only told the houseguests that they were taping the messages to get them out of the way, but the houseguests figured otherwise.They think they may still be in for a luxury comp. [I sincerely doubt they'll see one. It's been a sad season for luxuries and America's Choice. These guys got almost nothing in the way of any rewards. To me, a Will Farrell movie just doesn't cut it.]They discussed the pronunciation of the word "February." [And that's a highlight of the day, mind you!]Erika packed her bag for tomorrow's live eviction show.Mike Boogie said Kaysar looked like Osama bin Laden. [Chalk up another reason I don't like Mike.]Janelle packed even though she plans to use the veto to save herself.Janelle and Erika looked over their clothes trying to decide what to wear for the show tomorrow.Big Brother finally gave them a game which has pigs used like dice. They also got stuff to make bracelets/necklaces and model airplane kits. Wow.Will wants to spray a model plane with hairspray and catch it on fire as it flies.Overall, it's been a very uneventful day in the house. The POV Ceremony hasn't been held, but I expect it should be sometime tonight.Here are Monday evening's events from the Big Brother House of Desperation:Janelle asked Will what he's called her and he admitted to "band groupie." He also admitted to FemBot, the Terminator, S6 was Seasick and more. He wanted to know where she heard about it. [As if he doesn't know, eh?]Erika complained that the "hooks were faulty" in the recent POV comp that Janelle won. She wanted to know why the one HOH with the malfunctioning buzzers was done over, but not the POV.Erika told Mike that she finds Janelle and Will's whispering to each other so much annoying.Will told Janelle that Jase didn't like her.The HG were put on an indoor lockdown. When they were allowed out, Janelle noticed the camera on a post in the yard had gone missing. She figured BB might be planning to set up an endurance comp out there.Erika pried Will for info asking all kinds of questions about whether he really cared for Janelle and the final two. He just kept saying nice things.Will told Janelle that Erika has been prying him for information regarding how he feels about her, so he told her that he thinks she (Janelle) is adorable.Will reported Erika's questioning back to Mike.Mike told Will he didn't think Janelle would do too well in a physical HOH comp because she's been eating ice cream and smoking all summer.Mike thinks Will has concentrated too much on Janelle all along while he was busy working James, working Erika, etc. Will told him the plan was still for both of them to be in the final two.Will doesn't want to upset Janelle - she's been good to them both.Erika told Janelle that if she takes either Mike or Will to the final two, she lost her vote.She also told her that Danielle and James won't vote for her and neither Woogie needs the money, so they don't need to win.Erika told Janelle that Will called her a slut after the band/shower thing. [Actually, though semantics, he said "she looks like a band slut" as she stood under the outdoor shower during their BB Backyard Band. Not quite the same as saying she is a slut.]Erika told Janelle that she told Mike last night that she was going to tell all today. Janelle said, "That's why Will confessed to so much today."Will got more antsy the more time Erika was alone with Janelle.Woogie decided to tell Janelle that Erika's lying.Will quote of the night: "Operation Double Date has now turned into Operation Stomach Ulcer."Erika kept working on Janelle, telling her that CT got her to vote out all of her friends. Janelle told Erika that she will go to the final two with her, but she has to keep saying that she's voting her out until the eviction.Now, will the latest last? I don't know, but that's the latest in Janelle's Everchanging Mind. We've seen it before. And, what of the POV Ceremony? I don't know! It's kind of moot as Janelle will remove herself and Will is the only one who can be put on the block with Erika. But, it hasn't happened and I don't know when it will.Here are the overnight events into Tuesday morning from that Big Brother House of Fickle Fates:Mike Boogie had an outright fit - "Those [bleeps] can't steal our game!"Woogie thinks that they can turn Janell back their way by reminding her of The Amazing Race possibility with Will. [Like that would work - they were just talking about it, nothing concrete.]Janelle stuck with the lie she told Erika she would make - told Will that she still planned to vote out Erika.Mike insulted Erika left and right and upside down in to Will and Janelle. Janelle remained quiet.Janelle told Will that Erika told her that he called her (Janelle) a "slut."Janelle and Will went to the Red Room. Erika remained alone on the hammock saying to the camera, "They're scurrying like [bleepin'] rats."Erika gave Mike Boogie the cold shoulder when he asked her what was wrong.Mike is sure that Janelle told Erika something that upset her.Mike then decides that Erika has just given up playing the game.While Will flirtmanced more with a less responsive Janelle, Erika seemed to be under a barrage from Mike Boogie. Will tried The Amazing Race angle, Janelle still not all that responsive to it.Janelle asked Will why he stopped sleeping in the bed with her until she won the POV.Will told Janelle again that he was going to bow out of the Final Three and he wants it to be Mike and Janelle in the F2.When Will got called to the Diary Room, Erika ran in to check on Janelle. She said she's furious (Erika).Erika told Janelle she's sure the Internet is begging her to evict Will.As the night went on and Erika was alone again, she started really looking burnt out.Will tried more to work his mojo on Janelle. Will and Janelle did settle in together in the Red Room as they have been lately.Will actually suggested that Janelle not use the veto. [The boy is desperate!]Lots of Will and Janelle whispering that isn't clearly audible. She finally got up for a smoke... right as Erika was having a smoke.Janelle told Erika that they (Chill Town) are both liars and that she (Erika) should have voted Mike Boogie out when she had the chance. Erika told her that Will convinced her not to. Erika told Janelle that the last thing her ex Josh told her as she left was not to let Will win.Janelle is worried that Will will be mad at her if she votes him out. [It's the Marcellas and other eviction flashbacks with her worrying people will be mad at her.]They found out that they were both told they were part of Chill Town and both were told they were the only female member.Janelle told Erika that when she walks Will to the door she'll say, "Shomance this!"That's pretty much where we stand... at the moment.

Big Brother 7: All Stars - Live Feeds Report - Saturday Into Sunday Afternoon 9/03

Jackie — Sun, 3 Sep 2006 18:59:59 EDT

Here are the events (and a few non-events) from Saturday in that Big Brother House of Nappers and Card Players:They slept late, for a change. [Please note that's sarcasm.]Will waved at a helicopter in the yard, then said it was L.A.P.D. and they gave him a siren blast.On and off all day from morning (well, noon) to night, they all studied up on house and comp trivia in preparation for the POV Comp. I mean everybody, in pairs, trios, all mixes. Will told Erika that the BB house is like a morals test - James was always too worried about what Sarah and his family would think. But, you can't go the other extreme and just hop into bed with any buxom blonde and think it's all okay.Mike Boogie got more medical care for his ear woes.Mike and Erika think Janelle is a machine when it comes to competitions.Will told Mike that he hopes the fans realize that he thinks Janelle is cute, funny, sexy and more... but he loves Erin (his girlfriend).They played cards. They talked about the wonder that is Metamucil. They played more cards.Will admitted he hasn't washed dishes since he's been in the house (and he's not starting now).Janelle stayed in bed a lot and told Will she didn't feel well. He told her she can win.Mike and Will napped in the HOH and ant room, respectively. While they napped, Erika and Janelle were in the kitchen just chitchatting.All later napped some more. I napped, too. It must be contagious.Erika eavesdropped on Will and Janelle drilling for HOH trivia questions and flirting.They talked of others throwing comps and how terrible James was when he threw the one to Danielle.They wondered about the Veto Comp - said BB told them nothing. They've been in indoor lockdown for hours now. [I wonder about it, too!]Will went on and on about Mike accusing him and his "dollfriend" of stealing his HOH the other day.Finally, in the wee hours (here on the East Coast), the feeds were blocked for an extended time and, when they returned, Janelle was wearing the POV necklace. She did it again.Here are the Saturday into Sunday overnight happenings from that Big Brother House of Take Me With You to the Final Three:Erika told Will that she was definitely going to campaign to stay even though Janelle will probably send her home.The veto competition (blocked from the feeds) had to do with previous food comps, one of the areas that neither Mike or Will focused on while studying.Big Brother gave them wine... again.Erika is not happy, not at all. She's pretty sure Janelle will keep Will and is at the point of desperation.Will, on the other hand, danced a happy dance with Janelle.Erika complained about the comp and Mike said he had a lot of problems with it, too. Erika said something about her Diane was broken and in the wrong place. [I'd hate to have a broken Diane, wouldn't you?]Janelle walked around wearing both her tiara and the POV necklace. She's a very happy camper. She also noted that she broke James' veto winning record.Woogie is happy. They said the show wanted Good vs. Evil and they got it. Plus, they're sure Janelle is smitten with Will and would choose to keep him.Woogie went right to work on Janelle to dump Erika. One of the main points is that Erika is extremely strong with endurance competitions and the final comp is traditionally a test of endurance. [They have a point there.]Janelle told Woogie that Erika tried to make a deal with her for Final Two.Janelle told Woogie (and later Erika) that no one will take her (Janelle) to the Final Two, so she has to fight for it and win it on her own. [She's right. Mike would take Will and vice versa. Erika would take Mike. If Janelle doesn't win her way into it, she won't be in the Final Two.]Woogie told Janelle she has a better chance winning against them than Erika.Erika kept telling her that she (Janelle) should take her with her as all she (Erika) would get is second place. She needs the money to pay the mortgage, dumped by her boyfriend, woe is me, wah, wah. She said Janelle would have the jury votes if it were the girls in the Final Two and that she'd be thrilled with the second place prize of 50 thousand to pay bills. Take me! Take me! The boys don't need the money. They're rich. I need this SO much! [I hate when reality show contestants pull the Woe Is Me, I Need The Money So Much card. To me, winning the shows should never be about who needs the money the most - it should be about who's the best at the game. If folks need the money so much, they should concentrate on a career... not be taking chances on reality shows. That's my opinion, your mileage may vary. But it is what it is.]Erika promised to take Janelle to the Final Two with her if she's kept and wins HOH.Erika told Janelle that Will and Mike are the biggest liars in the house and that Will says mean things about her (Janelle) when she's not around. Janelle kept telling her she had to go to the bathroom, but Erika kept on talking.Will said the Diary Room told them not to whisper anymore. Good. I'd imagine that's more for the TV show itself than for the feed watchers, but good anyway. About time. Tell them to stop shuffling cards and singing next.Then Will and Janelle whispered. Argh.Janelle told Will that Erika said that he said that Janelle was ruining his life.Both Will and Mike tried to convince her that Will never said that. [He did say that in an Internet address to his girlfriend to show that he still loves her and is not involved with Janelle. I personally think that's being taken a bit out of context, but that may just be me.]Will backpedalled with Janelle, claiming that Erika was desperate and pathetic and, of course, she'd say anything.Janelle thinks that Erika has misled her or lied to her several times in the game.Janelle was really upset about the "ruining your life" comment.Janelle told Will she fell in love with him early in the game. [Is she playing him? Or is she really smitten? The Diary Room sessions have it that she's playing him. Since the feeds only show her with folks with whom she can't confide, she could very well be playing him along. She has no one in the house to tell if she is.]Erika asked Mike and Will to leave her "nice" goodbye messages.Will told Mike that Erika told Janelle that he's using her (Janelle) in the game... which he admits is "kind of true."Erika told Mike that she thinks Janelle wants to take Will to the end to make for a storybook ending.Mike told Erika that neither he or Will would ever hold onto something for any long period of time in an endurance comp.Will told Janelle that both Kaysar and James called him before the show.Will and Janelle spent the wee hours in bed talking through the night. No bickering, no real flirting... just friendly talking.Will called out Erika (to Janelle) for owning three cars and a house and whining that she "needs money." He also mentioned that no one told James to drop out of five colleges then whine he needs money. If you need money, work for it. [Yep! As much as Mike really turns me off, I'll give him credit that he must have worked to make his businesses a success. I don't think anyone just gave him them. Nor was Will's degree just given to him.]And, that's where things stand. Despite active campaigning and spilling the Will Beans (which are not to be confused with Cool Beans) to Janelle, now it seems that Erika is isolating herself and feels she will be evicted. Janelle and Will seem to have mended fences regarding the Spilt Beans. Mike is HOH, so he knows he's safe. My own thoughts? It's hard. Erika could probably beat Janelle in an endurance comp at the end. I don't know if Erika would take Janelle to the final two if she did win. She could very well take Mike. If the final two was either Mike/Janelle or Erika/Janelle, I think Janelle would take the jury vote for the win. But if the final two was Janelle/Will, it's more of a toss-up as both play the game extremely well in their own ways. Will never wins comps, but manipulates people. On the other hand, Janelle isn't so great at decisions, but she's sure a machine when it comes to the competitions.So... I dunno. I'd personally like to see a Will/Janelle final two at this point. How about you? Sunday got off to a slow start in the house due to the houseguests once again being up for most of the night. But I feel that now I've gathered enough newsworthy things to make up an entry, so I'm giving it a shot.Here are the events of Sunday so far in that Big Brother House of a POV Queen and Her Master Manipulator... and The Jealous Ones Who Live With Them:Will told Janelle that her friends would probably advise her not to be friends with him because he plays people. She told him she likes him anyway and that she'll stick with him. He went on to tell her she's affected his game because he likes to play without emotion and he can't when she's in the game. [Mr. Silver Tongue Say The Right Thing At The Right Time strikes again.]Janelle and Will slept together, but no hanky-panky ensued.BB tried to wake everyone up around 12:30, the crack of afternoon.Will told Erika that he feels sorry for Erika because she's going to be worried all day. Janelle told him she planned to tell her (her choice to save) today.After taking on George's housecleaning role for the last few days, Erika declared to Mike that she was no longer going to clean for everyone.Mike and Erika talked for some time while Janelle and Will stayed in bed. Erika is pretty sure she'll be leaving and Mike told her he thinks that the final two will indeed be Janelle and Will. They went over who would vote for whom in the jury and think Janelle might win it all.Mike told Erika it would be "awesome" if the finale is moved up a week because he doesn't want to be in a boring house with Janelle and Will for a week. [Be careful what you wish for, Boogie. That's $2,000 less for you!]Erika thinks that Will's girlfriend has probably left him by now.Mike went on about how good things always go for Will - he's handsome, smart, women like him, he seems like he can do no wrong... and he will win BB7 over himself (Mike).Erika told Mike that Will would surely win over him with the jury votes.Will pointed out the differences between Mike's showmance and his own to Janelle. He told Janelle that Mike thinks Erika is "kinda creeepy" while he honestly likes Janelle and they're friends. Janelle thinks that Mike is just getting tired of Erika.There. That's it. For now...

Big Brother 7: All Stars - Live Feeds Report - Through Friday 9/01

Jackie — Sat, 2 Sep 2006 12:17:21 EDT

Here are the overnight events Thursday into Friday from that Big Brother House of Shomances, Flirtmances and Just Plain Using:Will told Erika it's almost a waste to have nominations at this point, the POV player is the one with the real power. They had wine. Will made a taste test between the two kinds. They have time to waste.Will told Janelle that she should tell Erika she's still after Chill Town and that she'll put Will on the block if she wins POV.Erika told Mike Boogie that she didn't want to be nominated.When Mike got his HOH room, it had the same bedspread as the Jase/Janelle HOH in the first week.They spent time in the hot tub, with Janelle not allowed in Will's "personal bubble" for the sake of Erin. [Jackie's note: He said that since childhood, his brother and he have had "personal bubbles" and used to yell to their mother when they were violated.]All kissed, started by Mike/Erika.Will described James as "wormy."Will and Janelle teased/flirted back and forth a lot while Erika seemed to put a lock on Mike.Will and Janelle had a mock fight running from each other, teasing each other.Mike and Erika agree that neither of them could beat Will or Janelle in the end.Will told Mike that he has to handle his showmance and told Janelle he wants her to stay.Right now the nominations are up in the air. Will has said he'd go on the block, but he's said that before. It will most likely be Erika and Janelle, but Will's right... the noms don't matter this week. POV does. The POV winner is the sole vote for the next houseguest to go home.The happenings through Friday afternoon in that Bg Brother House of Fools and Fooling:Janelle was up until almost 6 AM their time and, as she headed to bed, Erika got up. She didn't stay up long and all ended up sleeping in once again.Mike Boogie ended up being the first one really up and about at well past 10 AM.Mike got his sweat suit with "Chill Town" in rhinestones that BB promised to retrieve from his home closet as a HOH gift. He's sure he's cool now.Will and Janelle still like each other even though Will had a rant aimed for Erin last night about Janelle.Erika picked up the housework jobs that needed doing. Once she started, it made me recall that she did do a lot of housekeeping in her season. Apparently this year with George, she let him do it. [It's a good thing someone is cleaning!]Woogie went over scenarios with the POV and how they'll react. Will said they have to win POV - neither girl can win it for their plans to succeed.Will continues to plant seeds against Janelle to Erika, just as he has Janelle plant seeds against himself to her. That plan is supposed to make her think they're going to go after each other in the game.Erika thinks Janelle will win the Veto.The plasma screen announced that nominations would be today.After a long feeds block, it's official. Mike nominated Erika and Janelle for eviction.Well, it's down to the final four and they say they all like each other. We have a showmance and a flirtmance. Ho-hum. Give me some excitement! The women should mutiny... or something.Here are the events from last night and through the overnight hours into today from that Big Brother House of Waning Days:Will and Mike are pleased with the results of their Operation Double-Date. They think they're sitting pretty for a win.Mike told Erika that Will is happy with third place (and a Vespa) because he still felt guilty about the second season. He implied that Erika would be in second place with him. She believes him. She shouldn't.Will and Janelle talked with Will pushing the idea that everyone would hate him in the finals and whoever was with him would win. [Maybe, maybe not.]The houseguests were thrilled to get a special delivery (from the storage room) of fried chicken from KFC. [Well, we now know KFC has to be a sponsor due to the Colonel on Thursday and now a feast. I never saw people so happy about fried chicken.]Janelle mentioned that the houseguests in sequester can only talk about the game with handlers (show staffers) around. I found that interesting.Will and Janelle had their ups and downs with bickering and making up. Will told her he's bored and she's his playmate, so he tries for excitement.Erika's very stressed out about the upcoming POV comp.Will wanted to barter for the return of the trampoline - he offered the pool table and the hammock.They played cards. I don't like watching them play cards. I don't like when they shuffle cards. Make them stop.Janelle and Will whispered a lot. I don't like it when they whisper. I can't hear what they're saying. Make them stop.(I'll stop fussing now.)Will is worried that Erika will send him home if she wins POV. He tells Mike to work on her.Will told Mike that Janelle asked him if she was safe - he assured her that she was and it would be Erika sent to the jury. It seems Will is intent on keeping Janelle in the final three and Mike seems to have no objection.Mike said that Erika has to go home next because she's an "endurance freak" and the last comp is usually endurance.Will thinks he can flirt Janelle out of an endurance comp.Will thinks that they (Woogie) have to be careful as to not push Janelle and Erika to the point where they might team up against them.Will, prone to puppet shows, used a kiwi fruit and a grapefruit to act out his relationship to Janelle. He told Janelle (through the fruit) that the flirting was a joke while the friendship was real.Mike and Erika think that Janelle probably gained ten to fifteen pounds in the house.Will said that Danielle liked to be everyone's friend while throwing them under the bus.Will and Mike bid goodnight and separated themselves from their showmances.Janelle wanted to talk with Will and after he finally said to go ahead, but she had to tell a story. So she made up a story. Hey, I just report. I don't know what his fixation with stories is.They (Janelle and Will) continued to talk about Big Brother and other things for quite a while.All are sleeping, some tossing and turning a bit, as I get this posted.

Big Brother 7: All Stars - Live Feeds Report - Thursday 8/31 Including Live Show

Jackie — Fri, 1 Sep 2006 09:50:57 EDT

Here are Thursday's events prior to the live show from that Big Brother House of Unexpecting Evictions:All of them, I say ALL of them, slept past 11 AM their time this morning.BB used classical music to awaken them and it just didn't work as well as metal rock.The music played throughout the house partially to mask the trial by staff of the upcoming comp out in the backyard. They normally test these things. And, as we know, sometimes things still go awry. But tonight's show doesn't have a moment to waste, I would think.George fluttered around to the music as he cleaned house.Erika told Mike she didn't sleep well. [She was up for more than an hour smoking alone in the back yard.]We had a lot of blocked feeds on and off through the daytime. Often, if they give HG instructions on the comp for the live show, we'll get blocked.George packed.Mike's ear is still giving him problems. Now he says it's wax build-up or blocked somehow.No real game talk going on at all. They don't seem to have any clue that they're heading to a double eviction. They're primping and some were working out between feeds blockages.The Live Show - Big Brother Fast ForwardWhat a whirlwind night, eh? On the show, Chicken George was added to Janelle and Erika as an honorary member of Chill Town. Then Mike spoiled it all in a Diary Room confessional where he said ALL of the honorary CT members would leave. Ah, but we knew that's the Woogie plan. As an aside, you folks all remember how they got the name Chill Town, right? It's because the bedroom they were in during Season 2 was so cold. It's not because they were cool. Will might be, but Mike only thinks he is.The show didn't waste much time and Julie got right to business by telling the houseguests they can expect the unexpected. Poor George was dressed as a flower (from the food comp) not knowing that it was going to be a very active night. Bang! It's Big Brother Fast Forward! To the votes - zap, zap, Danielle out by a vote of three to zero. Danielle took it well and expected it. She told them to play hard and that her vote would go to the best player of the game. She brought her Bible out with her, leaving Janelle void of her reading material. She talked a bit longer with Julie to give the houseguests a few minutes to prepare to jump into HOH comp mode (and for George to deflower). When Julie told her another houseguest would leave tonight, Danielle said if she had her choice, Erika would be the second eviction. for the most part, the goodbye messages were very nice. Erika cried through hers. Danielle didn't buy the tears.Onto the HOH comp! Zoom! Janelle ended up winning by answering 8 questions out of 8 right. Will was her closest competitor, but fell two right answers short close to the end. Janelle is the new HOH! Throw confetti, but make it fast - nominations live in four minutes! Will took Janelle aside and pushed for Erika/George noms, but Janelle wanted Mike/Erika or not George... or something. She wanted Mike on the block, but Erika the target. But she was scared to nominate Erika. After all, what would she think? Argh, Janelle! Stop it!Sure enough, she nominated Erika and George. Oh, no! They're told the POV would be next! In a hooked to a rope, undo the knots, get the veto, run back and ding thing - Will and Erika held the lead from just after the start. Will really tried on this one, but Erika was fighting for her life in the house. And, she wins POV.Wait, let's have a POV Ceremony! Erika took herself off the block. With only Will and Mike to choose from, on the spot Janelle put up Mike.Can we breathe yet? No! It's onto the live voting! With only Erika and Will voting, the vote is unanimous... George is evicted. He took it great. He never expected to make it to the Final Five and likened himself to a "donkey in the Kentucky Derby." As promised, he got a bucket of fried chicken from the Colonel himself... or a reasonable facsimile thereof. I didn't see the beer, though!No time for goodbye messages, though George knows that he was well-liked by those remaining in the house. Well, maybe not so much by Mike. No time for us to see James enter sequester. No time to breathe!The final bit showing the remaining houseguests showed that Will hurt his thumb in the POV comp, where Erika's picture should be on the Memory Wall was a black and white (evicted) Jase picture and... Will caught onto a time-frame issue. The houseguests still think the finale is September 19. He thinks someone is returning.Hopefully, on Sunday's show we'll see James, Danielle and George enter the sequester house. Julie announced that Sunday's show will have the new HOH comp (which is going on as I write this - blocked from the feeds). On Tuesday, there will be a special live eviction show. Then, after that, we only have the Thursday show and the finale on Tuesday, September 12. Back to the feeds -Here are the events since the live show aired from that Big Brother House of Dubious Couples:The remaining four (Erika, Will, Mike and Janelle) first thought someone would return to the house, but then decided the finale may have been moved up.Janelle asked Erika if she was mad at her for nominating her. Erika said no, but then added: "Just how many times have you done this to me?"Will's thumb is really sore. Ouch.Woogie talked - they think that if Erika wins HOH, Will and Janelle will go on the block. Then, if Janelle wins POV, they're out. Janelle cannot play for HOH.They finally got the sushi Will wanted so much.Will said the Diary Room asked him about the fact that he told 4 out of the 5 people in the Sequester House that they were safe. [They all know he lies.]Janelle was upset about the POV, Will told her he honestly tried to win.Janelle told Woogie that they have to win HOH.They decided that the four remaining all deserved to be there and all played the game... no riding on coat-tails or flying under the radar.Will said he was James in the Diary Room, not funny at all. [I believe he meant whining about his thumb. It's all bandaged up.]It dawned on Mike that this upcoming POV holds more power than the HOH and is the sole vote.Then we went into flames for a long, long time as the feeds were blocked for the HOH comp.When the feeds returned, Will and Janelle had on striped referee-style shirts and Will was asking Mike if he could take a bath in the HOH room. Mike won HOH. (Sigh.)Will told Janelle he really tried.Mike sat around smiling saying he couldn't [bleeping] believe it.Now they're cleaning out the refrigerator and not a heck of a lot is going on game-wise. They're all pretty happy, Mike more than anyone else.Will told Janelle that she has to win POV to send Erika home.

Big Brother 7: All Stars - Live Feeds Report - Wednesday Into Thursday Morning 8/31

Jackie — Thu, 31 Aug 2006 09:06:03 EDT

Here are Wednesday morning's events from that Big Brother House of Boogie's Soft Porn (eww):Danielle once again asked Mike Boogie (this time) if they're saving her. Right? Yeah, right.Danielle thinks if Will makes the Final 2, he'll win the jury votes, even though he was responsible for all the jurors being there in the first place. He plays the game well.The houseguests were put on an indoor lockdown and construction was evident in the backyard.As they talked of the time remaining, they obviously haven't been told the season will be ending over a week earlier than planned. Mike said he got into trouble for not wearing his microphone. [Too bad he can't get in trouble for being a sleaze, eh?]Mike complained his ear (a problem some weeks ago) was still bothering him and BB "had better get him some care for it."Will worked on his own buddy Boogie pushing Janelle as the third in their Final Three.There seems to be a bit of a rift still with Mike and Will regarding Janelle. While Mike and Will are willing to throw Erika "under the bus," Will seems to want Janelle in the game as long as possible. Mike thinks she's dangerous.They got the HOH digital camera and took photos, with George donning his Santa suit.The afternoon and evening events from that Big Brother House of No Bouncy-Bounce:Why "no bouncy-bounce"? Well, the trampoline was taken away last night – this in accordance to the comp in which they won it, they only had it through Tuesday. And, trust me, today these folks just ain't too bouncy.Danielle is bothered by the fact Will and Janelle spend so much time together. "What are they doing? What do they talk about?" [Very similar to her not trusting George because he won't tell her his strategy. Her kids must really have had trouble getting away with anything!]Mike saw the show's doctor for his ear, but still isn't pleased.Danielle packed her bags in anticipation of tomorrow.Will shmoozed Erika, telling her how hard he worked for Marcellas to go on the block instead of her, telling her George would beat Janelle in the Final Two. [While Mike focuses his sex drive on his shomance, Will works Mike's showmance for their mutual benefit.]Erika told Will it's imperative to get Janelle out. If she stays, she will think they're (Janelle and Erika) targeting Chill Town.Will agreeed with her. Of course. [Sure, he does. It's a scheme he assigned to Janelle. Lie!]George worked on his costume for the live show. It's going to make his previous costumes look normal. Eep.Will heard some construction work going on somewhere over the fence. He yelled. He pleaded. He begged to know what they were building out there. No response.Will kept singing and Big Brother kept telling him to knock it off.Will confronted Danielle while she was smoking hiding behind the couch (in the yard). "The cameras see you there. Do you care?" "No."Will kicked the beachball onto the roof of the house and worked to get it down. No, he may not climb up on the roof.Will wanted to put Erika's teddy bear in the hot tub. She wouldn't let him and wanted to know why he wanted to be so mean to the bear.Mike accused Will and Janelle of stealing his hidden HOH treats. Will said they were probably taken by BB when they were on food restriction.Mike isn't pleased. He said a lot of stuff has gone missing... even the Hamburger Helper. [Maybe it's the tarantulas stealing the foodstuffs!]Will wanted to create a smoky fire in the backyard and scream "Fire!" George told him they'd have Jase (the hero firefighter) there with an extinguisher. Then he said Will must have given his parents a rough time bringing him up.With no fire, Will screamed, "The backyard's on fire! Help!"Lots of singing (blocking feeds each time), celebrity talk, and talk of boredom.Here are the overnight events into Thursday predawn from that Big Brother House of Wannabe Celebrities:Mike Boogie claimed he had been kissed by Paris Hilton and Erika went a step further – she claimed she's been with Matthew McConaughey. [I would have thought he'd have better taste!]They talked about odd sexual conquesting at bars.Will said he didn't think Erin would break up with him over the show.Mike asked Will and Janelle if they'd "hook up" in the house with six or seven bottles of wine to encourage them. They said no. Will said it wasn't in his moral character.Mike complained more about the BB doctor not fixing his ear. He said the doctor would return with a piece of equipment.Mike is concerned that Will is too close to Janelle. Will told him he trusts her 100% because she thinks they'll be getting together after the show. Meanwhile, he loves his girlfriend.Mike complained to George and Danielle about Will and Janelle.Danielle said she didn't think it was fair that Season 6 came in the house with four members.When George asked Danielle if her husband would be at the wrap party, she said probably not. He doesn't like Big Brother.Will told Mike he did a Diary Room segment about Mike's lack of self-control. Mike only asked if it was funny. [I would be embarrassed!]BB turned the lights off at about 2 AM their time. Erika stayed up smoking alone in the yard.

Big Brother 7: All Stars - Live Feeds Report - Tuesday Into Wednesday Morning 8/30

Jackie — Wed, 30 Aug 2006 16:44:13 EDT

Today's grey cloudy skies and drizzle here in the Northeast reminded me of Danielle's mood. While she was one of my favorites during her season, I really had hoped for much better strategy this season than she exhibited. I think a part of it was not teaming up with the right person from the start.Here are the events of the Tuesday daytime hours in that Big Brother House of Bouncing Blondes, Brunettes, and Boys:Danielle was the "early riser" of the house today... at around 10 AM their time.She wandered a bit, changed the batteries in her microphone, and sneaked smokes behind the couch. [I find it funny that a 30-some year-old woman is so worried about her parents finding out she smokes!]Sigh... she started crying again as she reread the letter from home she received when she was the Head of House.She still can't believe no one wants to take her to or be with her in the end of the game. [A thought she's expressed a kazillion times between yesterday and today so far.]She apologized to James' girlfriend Sarah saying she tried to save him.George is taking full advantage of his Slopless Week.Danielle noticed the plasma screen wasn't showing flames, but something else (no announcements).Mike Boogie confirmed to Erika that Chicken George was staying in the game Thursday.George cleaned the kitchen, then cleaned some more. [He can come to my place!]Mike once again proved he isn't the Master of His Domain. This time it was under the covers, but evident. [I think he's going for the in-house record for masturbation.]Will talked about East Coast feed watchers and what they could be saying about the houseguests staying up so late. [Editor's note: Vampires, I tell ya... vampires! Pale isn't the new tan. He's a vampire! Actually, Kaysar and Janelle were always the worst for staying up all night there, which is a chunk into the day here.]Tonight, the houseguests get the 5 Star restaurant meal won in the food comp. They've decided they'll all dress up and make it a Big Brother Date Night. Erika and Mike, George and Danielle, and Will and Janelle are the couples.Here are Tuesday evening's happenings from that Big Brother House of Dastardly Dating:The doldrums seem to have set in as the houseguests sort of wait for Danielle's eviction. Or, perhaps it's just that time in the show. They all slept on and off most of the day.Although she might think it's futile, Danielle is still trying to work Will into keeping her in the house by telling tales of Janelle and Erika.Will mentioned that one of the producers/voices in the Diary Room (Cory) invented a new term for them – flirtmances. That got us flame/clouds.Danielle said her DR session was great - she was asked about shomances, stress and more."Houseguests, it's against the rules to discuss your Diary Room sessions with other houseguests."It was the perfect date night for the houseguests, alliances set aside (or tucked in their pockets) for the evening. The girls all primped together and the boys picked their dates up in the HOH room.Woogie sang "Once, twice, three times evicted..." as they waited to pick up their dates. [Yeah, I think they were being symbolic – three women, three evictions planned.]While they probably had an enjoyable breath of relief from the game, the evening was (and is still ongoing) pleasant and non-eventful. Lots of small talk, very little game talk.Here are the events of the overnight hours into Wednesday from that Big Brother House of Undercover Lovers and Shomance Shenanigans:Danielle hid while smoking... again. Hey, your secret smoking habit is out, girl. Give it up!Will told Janelle Mike and Erika were going to "hook up" tonight. Eww, I say.Will and Janelle took off from the dinner to the HOH and locked themselves in. She tried for more kisses than he was willing to give, but it seems like watching kids fooling around watching them. They are sure not to be seen doing the deed. It's not like the Mike/Erika thing at all. With Mike, his goal is sex, Will and Janelle just seem to be joking around and having fairly innocent fun.Danielle told Erika she forgives her. Erika was appropriately apologetic to her and it seems Danielle can see she's upset, too. Kissy, kissy. (Well, not literally kisses!)Danielle told Erika she will go out fine and not to worry about her. She knows it's a game.Mike tried to tell Janelle she wouldn't like Will outside of the house – he's a very different person and very quiet. [From what Janelle has said about her own personal life, she's the type of person who prefers to stay home and watch rented movies on a Saturday night than go out. Hmmm... they could be a lot alike!]Mike indicated to both Janelle and Will that he'll be kicking his shomance away soon. "Talk to me next Thursday about it!" (Accompanied by kicking motions.)Mike was really crude about his bed plans with Erika for later. Dang it, Erika. Your choice in men is um... tacky, to say the least.Danielle told Erika she has to get Will out of the house because everyone will vote for him in the end.Lots of sex-related goings-on with Boogie and Erika in the twin bed. But, I'll go with what Mike says – "What happens under the covers stays under the covers" – and I refuse to write porn, soft or hardcore. Use your imagination, folks. Stupid, stupid Erika.Erika and Mike then got in the HOH bed with Will and Janelle. Will didn't want to go, but they (Will and Janelle) eventually gave it up and headed out to the yard.Will told Janelle she can't let George win HOH. He knows George would probably put Chill Town on the block and he's the only one in the house who would do that.As I post this, a few are starting to stir and are up for the morning, doing personal hygiene stuff and the like.