Here are my thoughts on the first four weeks of game play, in a nut shell (of course!):
HOH: Rachel
Nominated: Keith & Porsche
Veto: Brendon (not used)
Evicted: Keith
Positive: For the first time in many seasons, the first eviction vote was not unanimous. Typically, for fear of making early enemies, everyone tends to band together and cast a unified vote for the first several weeks, but this season, that practice came to a halt. Primarily, because of the Newbies vs. Veterans twist, but nonetheless, it was great to see actual game play in the first week. (Too bad it didn't last...see week 2)
Negative: The wrong person was sent home. I wrongly predicted it would be Porsche, and had the Newbies stuck to their original alliance/agreement it would have been. But low and behold, there were TWO over-achievers among the new cast who just couldn't help themselves. Kalia and, in a shocking turn of events, Shelly, decided to band with the Veterans and vote out Keith. I still can't figure out how saving Porsche benefitted anyone other than Rachel, but that's the way the cookie crumbles.
Highlight of the week: Trying to size everyone up during episodes and live-feeds to see how accurate my first impression assumptions for the season actually were. For the most part, my gut instinct did not change. Cassi, Dominic and Lawon were my favorites going into to the new season and they were still my favorites at the end of the first week. I did expect to like Kalia more than I actually do and I wasn't sure how much I would enjoy having Daniele back, but all in all, my opinions didn't change after week one.
WEEK #2:
HOH: Jordan
Nominated: Adam & Dominic
Veto: Dominic (used)
Replacement Nominees: Shelly & Cassi
Evicted: Cassi
Positive: Still enjoying the season. Not much else to be happy about for Week 2. Although, I have to say, I did enjoy watching Cassi confront Rachel and stand up to Brendon. It was nice to see that she didn't go down without a fight and when she left the house, her dignity was still intact. Also, it was really sweet to see Shelly so motherly this week and interesting to see her so guilt stricken over the actions she took the week before that led to her partner being evicted. I feel she might have realized the error of her ways, just a little bit too late.
Negative: My favorite player for the season was sent home. I'm not sure why I was so gung-ho for Cassi, but the fact is, she was my pick from even before the first episode aired. She has a southern charm, a level head and seems to be very personable. Based on personality, she is definitely someone I would have aligned myself with if I were in the game. To watch as Rachel targeted her, for what still appears to be no reason at all, I was absolutely disgusted. I understand protecting your loyalties, but come on Rachel, why is it so important that you defend Porsche? Isn't she adult enough to fight her own battles? I mean, she already has the golden key and is guaranteed safety through the final 10! Really?!? What did Cassi ever do to you? Also, it was very classy the way you threw one last punch with your 'good-bye message'.
Highlight of the week: Having my suspicion confirmed at the end of the live show that there would soon be yet another twist, giving hope to the possibility that Cassi might be allowed to return to the game...(more on this later).
WEEK #3:
HOH: Rachel (again...ugh!)
Nominated: Adam & Dominic
Veto: Brendon (not used)
Evicted: Dominic
Positive: It seems that cracks are finally beginning to form in the veteran alliance. Jeff & Jordan have expressed doubts about Rachel/Brendon and especially Dani. It might finally be time to shake things up a bit. Also, thrilled to hear confirmation the Keith & Cassi had, in fact, been kept in sequester following their evictions, making the possibility of Cassi's return even more real!
Negatives: Another week of Brenchel in power and the absence of Cassi... Enough said.
Highlight of the week: Everything finally came to a head when it was outted that Daniele was the source of the conspiracy to try to get Brenchel to use the veto and backdoor Jeff/Jordan. During the house meeting, Daniele finally spoke up with those classic words, "Rachel, you're an idiot!" Classic.
***No longer playing in teams***
SPOILERS BELOW!!!
Week #4
HOH: Daniele
Nominated: Brendon & Rachel
POV: Brendon (used to save Rachel)
Replacement Nominee: Jordan (w/ Brendon)
Positives: Daniele is back in the game and out for blood. She wanted to shake things up, and it looks like she's gonna get her wish! I for one was thrilled to see Dani hang in there; everyone had written her off, but I knew as soon as she was allowed to rejoin the games, she would give Rachel a run for her money!
Negatives: Once again, Brendon has won POV. Although earlier today he used it to save Rachel, the game is getting stale. Rachel has won every HOH she's played and Brendon has won 3 of the 4 POVs. The remaining newbies aren't proving to be much in the way of competitors and the vets continue to run the house. I'm really hoping an evicted newbie *Cassi* gets to return to the game this week!
Highlight of the week: none so far...
My prediction is that Brendon will be evicted this week (duh!) and Rachel will continue to cry and lie until long after his duffel bag crosses the thresh-hold of the front door.
As the weeks pass and the game gets more interesting, I will post more of my own thoughts about the game. But for now, this group isn't giving me too much to work with! Feel free to leave your own thoughts below.
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