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.
Article comments
1 - Pamela
I agree with your article completly, Will was the Master Puppeteer, & Janelle with all her wins and her Flirtmance with Will was a very pretty site to see. That is what I call a TV show with Romance, they didn't do to much and left us wanting more from them.
2 - teri
Right on!
3 - Janet
I am actually surprised more people havent called out Boogie on how far he got. You hit the nail on the head. Boogie would have been nothing without the wind beneath his wings, namely Dr. Will Kirby.