Week 7

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Dan wins HOH

Deal with Ollie

Jerry & Memphis on block

Big Brother 10: Week 7 Nominations Recap

Big Brother 10: Nominations #7 - TV Squad

The first twenty minutes of tonight's Big Brother episode showed Thursday's endurance Head of Household competition. Everyone save Renny competed. The players held onto a vine as they were rained upon and slammed into a wall. Jerry fell off in short order, followed by Keesha and Michelle. Memphis's body, at about the two-hour mark, couldn't hang any longer. Down to Ollie and Dan, the two began talking deal. Dan, wanting to stay weak-seeming even with the Head of Household win, made an extremely poor deal. According to him, it was on purpose. In return for Ollie letting him win Head of Household, Dan gives him a multi-pronged deal. Ollie can choose one nominee. He will be safe, and he can keep one other houseguest safe from nomination. In addition, if the PoV is used, Ollie gets to choose who goes up. Ollie agrees, and drops, giving Dan the HoH.


Let's Talk Nominees

Ollie and Dan talk. Ollie wants to nominate Memphis. Dan is receptive, and plans to keep with his deal. Dan is probably going to nominate Jerry, and Ollie is OK with it. Dan doesn't tell his alliance members Memphis and Keesha much. They assume he made a deal with Ollie, they just don't know what it was. Memphis infers correctly that he's the one who will be nominated. Dan doesn't deny this, but he makes it clear that he isn't entirely happy about it. Memphis is pissed about it, and makes it clear to Dan that he would not, under any circumstances, ever nominate him if he were HoH. Dan tells Memphis to trust him.

Dan, Keesha and Renny talk in the HoH room. Dan knows that he only has to get two votes in his favor to keep Memphis around. He thinks he can get Renny. He brings it up to Renny, but she is steadfast in her need to get Memphis out of the house. Dan and Keesha do their best to coax her, saying that they need the strength of a four-person alliance. They promise that when it gets to down to four, Memphis will be the first to go, that they are the solid alliance of three. Renny appears to be won over by this, but she is a known wild card.


And Your Nominees Are...

Dan keeps his word to Ollie. He nominates Jerry and Memphis.

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An All Big Brother representative was able to talk briefly with Big Brother producer Alison Grodner’s office this afternoon about the possible repercussions of Ollie’s behavior yesterday, following the POV ceremony. In prior years, house guests received penalties or were evicted for the sort of behavior that Ollie displayed. So far feed watchers haven’t seen any repercussions for Ollie. The official response was that we will need to watch the show to find out what’s going to happen to Ollie: “You haven’t seen everything yet, just watch the show.” It sure sounds like Ollie is going to be up on the block along with Jerry and Michelle by the beginning of Thursday’s show

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Dan HOH

Jerry/Memphis up

Memphis wins POV

Dan put up Michelle

Let the fireworks begin

TV Recap: Big Brother 10 - Week 7 Veto

Big Brother 10: Week 7 Power of Veto, Live Thoughts

Is this the most important Power of Veto episode of the year? Probably. There is so much potential for Big Brother house combustion tonight that I can barely stand it. Dan and Ollie's deal will pop back into the fold in some way, shape or form, and the Memphis nomination will surely test the strength of the Dan-Keesha-Memphis-Renny alliance. Will Dan have second thoughts about his deal? I'm literally shaking with anticipation right now (although, I did just pound enough coffee to give a small child a seizure). The ultimate outcome of Big Brother 10 will be greatly affected by the events of tonight's episode. For all you west coasters who will be pre-empted by the Democratic National Convention tonight, just follow along with the live thoughts - it's pretty much exactly like watching the show, except I occasionally use big words.

Dan's lavender gloves during the HoH competition were pretty sweet.

"Replacement nominee Roulette?" What the hell? Dan is crazy like a fox.

Did Dan tell Memphis that he would slag him verbally at the nomination ceremony? I wonder.

Ollie loves his position right now. He thinks his hands are clean. Memphis is not happy - he thinks Dan's plan is crap.

Right after the nomination ceremony, Dan and Memphis talk in the HoH room. Dan tells Memphis to keep acting pissed. He tells Memphis that he will definitely renege on his agreement to let Ollie choose the replacement nominee if the veto is used. Memphis, seriously, trust this man. You'll be all right.

Dan follows it up with a conversation with Keesha, who tells him that she doesn't think it will work out like he thinks it will. They realize that Ollie and Michelle have an alliance. You didn't know that already? It's an alliance of necessity.

Renny continues to be against Memphis.

Ollie then tells Jerry and Michelle that he gets to select the PoV replacement.

Dan tells the houseguests to gather in the living room. It's time for America's Vote. One of the houseguests won a phone call from home - they'll find out who wins tomorrow. Michelle goes and cries. I think this is a weird emotion - should just the possibility of getting a phone call from home make you cry? I say not.

The next day, the phone rings in the living room. The phone call goes to Jerry. His great-grandparents and grandparents are there, his whole family. Jerry's very emotional. Michelle cries, quaint guitar music plays in the background. Jerry cries, then thanks America.

Memphis, Dan and Keesha talk in the Head of Household. They discuss whether Michelle would vote out Memphis. They have no idea. Memphis thinks the best case scenario this week is for Michelle to go home. Dan agrees, and is prepared to nominate Michelle.

Let's pick some Power of Veto players. Memphis, Dan, Ollie, Renny, Keesha and Michelle are the players. Jerry got a choice, and chose Michelle. Ollie is the default host.

Afterwards, Ollie speaks with Dan. He wants to know if Dan will keep the PoV part of their deal. He says he will.

The Power of Veto competition is Mars-themed. The players are decked out in space suits. There are two platforms on either side of a Mars-landscaped crevass. The players have to go from either side of of the crevass using zip cords, grab a puzzle piece, take it back to the other side and eventually solve the puzzle. There are two heats - winner of each heat faces off in a final battle.

The first heat was between Keesha, Dan and Michelle. Dan calls Michelle out in lacking brain power. I chuckled. Keesha gets the puzzle down pretty quick. She destroys the competition, winning the first heat.

The second heat pits Memphis, Jerry and Renny against each other. Renny loves being in her space suit.

It's Memphis and Keesha versus each other. Shouldn't Memphis let Keesha win here? Wouldn't that allow Dan to stay true to his deal with Ollie? Keesha takes down Memphis, Ollie puts up Renny, Jerry goes home.

Memphis wins the Power of Veto. He will take himself off. Ollie still thinks that Dan will keep to his deal. Ollie is dumb.

Dan informs Renny, Keesha and Memphis about the deal that he made, and how he intends to break said deal, and how he needs their back after the inevitable fall out.

Ollie and Dan talk in the Head of Household room. Ollie wants Keesha up. Dan says that he'll keep to his word, but tells the Diary Room that Ollie's crazy if he thinks that Keesha is going up.

Dan decides that, in order to take the heat off of him, he needs to play a game. He's going to ask everyone at the PoV ceremony who they want up as the replacement nominee. He wants fireworks. He gets Ollie to agree to say Renny, and he gets Renny to agree to say Ollie. Michelle will say Keesha, Keesha will say Michelle. I'm not sure what the point of this is, other than creating chaos. We'll see what Dan has in mind.

Memphis begins the PoV ceremony. Memphis uses the Power of Veto on himself. Dan must nominate someone else. Speech time. What does Dan have in store?

He says that they are going to play a high-stakes game, a game called “Replacement Nominee Roulette.” Everyone has to say a person's name, if they don't say a person's name, then you get nominated. It goes as planned, then Dan just tells Ollie that he made a bet, and that it was a poor one. It was a symbolic move. Michelle is pissed, and thinks that Dan is a plant.

Dan is getting a little arrogant, but let's see what happens. Ollie is incredibly pissed off.

This is fun.

Double eviction on Thursday. Full recap later tonight.

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We have a vote

Michelle gone 3-1

HOH comp Keesha wins

Nominates Jerry and Ollie

POV comp Dan wins

Dan does not use POV

Vote Ollie gone 3-0

Big Brother 10: Week 7 Double Eviction, Live Results

Chenskies, wearing a monstrous gold necklace this evening. Way to class it up! The live crowd doesn't seem overly enthused tonight. Pick it up, fans.

Wasting time on the recap. Catching my breath, getting ready for the circus to begin. Can I have at least one, heated, live Big Brother fight? Chen uses the word "tumultuous" and it makes me proud.

Chen lets us know what's happening tonight - it's just as we expected. A live vote, followed by a whole week's worth of events.

God, I'm loving this replay of Dan's speech. Michelle and Ollie's reaction was plain spectacular.

Ollie calls Dan “the biggest snake in the game.” Jerry gives the old “told you so” speech. Jerry's plan is to do absolutely nothing, and let Michelle self-destruct. Then, we see Michelle self-destruct in the diary room.

So, I don't think CBS is going to show Ollie's flip out after the nomination. Dan's wish comes true. Ollie and Michelle tell the house all of Dan's foibles. They keep saying that Dan is a plant.

Ollie wants to let everyone know "what they're working with."

Ollie talks to Dan in the HoH. Dan says, straight up, that this is the game. "You test my manhood." Really, Ollie? How? This is Big Brother, man.

Renny actually says, “I'm getting too old for this sh**.”

Dan, Keesha, Memphis and Renny watch from the HoH as Ollie goes on his rampage. What a baby. Michelle then talks with Dan – she wants to know why he'd do that to her. Michelle is crying now in the diary room. I may not really like Michelle, but she did get a raw deal here. Eh, stuff happens.

Chen gives the houseguests the news about the double eviction. No one seems all that surprised. Only 5 will remain at the end of the hour.

Jerry and Michelle plead their cases.

Jerry tries to give a profound speech. In reality, they are the ramblings of a silly old man. Michelle gives a teary speech. It was nice, though. And we're off – live vote time.

Keesha votes to evict Michelle.

Memphis votes to evict Michelle. So, she's gone.

Ollie votes to evict Jerry.

Renny votes to evict Michelle. Renny is dressed less floozy-ish tonight than she was last week. She also wasn't happy with that vote she just gave.

Michelle is gone, yo.

The remaining houseguests prepare for the HoH challenge. Michelle thinks that she was the target all along (wrong) and that Dan was a plant (wrong). Julie then tells her that Dan was not a plant. Michelle is somewhat obnoxious.

And...here...we...go. Head of Household challenge.

"Big Brother Headlines" is the name of the competition. Each player has to guess which houseguest was most voted for by America pertaining to fake future headlines. Make sense? Probably not, but it doesn't really matter. This is kind of a crapshoot. Most points after 7 questions wins.

Jerry leads the competition after 3 points. Memphis is struggling.

After 6 questions, Jerry is winning by one over Keesha. Keesha ties it up after the last question.

Jerry and Keesha are asked a tiebreaker question. The answer will be a number - Price is Right rules. "When America gave you lollipops, how many total lollipops were displayed on the table after the food competition?"

Jerry and Keesha both answer 100. Wow! The next question is how many total seconds did the three heats of the last PoV comp take.

Keesha WINS!!!!!!!!

Yes.

And we're back. Keesha has to make her nominations right now. I'm fairly certain who she will nominate.

Jerry and Ollie have been nominated. Neither look particularly happy.

Well, let's play the PoV competition, shall we?

The players are in the backyard, and have to jump in a big pile of hay (they each have their own sections). Two PoV medallions are hidden there. The players have to bring them back to the podium one at a time.

Dan wins!!! Which means, the PoV will not be used. And, probably that Ollie will be gone.

There is much rejoicing among Keesha, Dan, Renny and Memphis. Keesha is especially pleased, as she very well should be.

The Power of Veto ceremony begins. Jerry gives his little speech. Ollie asks Dan to play another game of roulette. Dan does not use the Power of Veto.

Let's have ourselves another live eviction, friends.

Dan votes to evict Ollie.

Renny votes to evict Ollie.

Memphis votes to evict Ollie.

Game over, Rock. OLLIE HAS BEEN EVICTED!!!!

After being evicted, lacking class, Ollie storms out of the Big Brother house without saying anything to anyone. Jerry immediately tries to make amends with everyone. Jerry grew on me tonight – he was very humble, optimistic.

Ollie is trying to hide his anger in the post-interview. He calms down, and he's pretty reasonable about the whole thing. He hopes that he and April have a bright future. Ollie's not a bad guy.

And that's it. We're going to have to wait until Sunday until we find out who wins the HoH.

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Michelle interview

'Big Brother': Michelle's Exit Interview Zap2it

Exclusive Interview: Michelle, from 'Big Brother 10'

Exit Interview With 'Big Brother 10's Michelle | PopWatch Blog | EW.com

Did you enjoy Big Brother?
I enjoyed every hour, minute and second of BIG BROTHER!!!! It was a dream come true!!!! I would do it all over again in a heartbeat!!!!!!!! It was such an amazing experience that I can't put it into words. The house is crazier than I ever expected. I wish I was still there. I am grateful and blessed to have had the privelage of being in the Big Brother house. I would love to go BACK!!!!!!!!!

Are you glad you participated?
I am so happy I was put into the house. I have been a fan of Big Brother since day one season one!! It was a roller coaster ride of emotions but I still can't believe I was in the house and made it this far. I am very proud of myself and hope my family, friends, and Rhode Island are proud of me too!!

What would you have done differently in your game play?
Looking back I can say I would have done a lot of things different like use the POV week 2 or nominate two different people but would I have made it this far is the queston...... It's easy to say that you would have played differently but I am happy with my decisions and hope to have the opportunity to do it again ...Big Brother all stars here I come.

How do you explain your harsh words regarding Dan? Do you think it's okay to talk about him being a child molester because you're mad you got outplayed?
I think when you are put in that house you say a lot of things with out thinking but I think he is a disgrace to Catholics and Teachers. I am catholic but left my religion at the door..... he used religion, the Bible and the Cross to hide behind. Everyone not just myself felt the same way. The house also thought he is weird if he wasn't a plant and I along with everyone thinks he needs help.

Do you regret aligning with Ollie and not trying to stick with Keesha, Renny, Dan and Memphis?
I do not regret aligning with Ollie. I didn't trust those four for good reason especially Memphis. I had an alliance with him but that was a huge mistake that I regret. He rode my coat tails and didn't win any HOH comp. on purpose. That didn't help me at all.

Do you think you'll try to see Jessie outside the house? Are you that good of friends?
I can't wait to see Jessie. I hope he is doing well. I would like to remain friends with Jessie. We got along so good and talked about everything and anything. It was a getaway from all the craziness in the house for Jessie and I so I'm excited for the finale.

Who do you think is the strongest player in the house?
I think Ollie is because he has been riding under the Radar and he hadn't won a HOH OR POV but now is the time for him to start winning and taking out everyone one by one. I wish him a lot of luck.

Who do you think is the sneakiest player in the house?
It's a tie between Dan and Memphis they are both sneaky. I think they will be played by the girls. They are sneaky but everyone in the house knew it and it will come to bite them in the ass.

Any other thoughts you'd like to add?
I hope that I have the opportunity to do it again as crazy as that sounds. I also hope that America and all my fans enjoyed the Craziest and Fiercest season of Big Brother EVER!!!!!!!

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Exclusive Interview: Ollie, from 'Big Brother 10'

Exit Interview with 'Big Brother 10's Ollie EW.com

ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: So are you willing to admit you got played bigtime?
Bryan Ollie: Uh, I just let my heart get in the way of the game. That was a mistake on my part.

Now that you've had the night to think about it, how do you feel about Dan's game play now?
I don't feel any different than I felt before. Everyone does what they can to make an impact, but his decision could come back and backfire. I could come back to get him.

In retrospect, do you think you should have dangled on that rope a little longer during the HOH competition, or would you have trusted Dan all over again?
If I had to do it all over again, I would make the same deal [Editor's note: What the ??!@@**!?!]. My back was against the wall. I had to do anything I could at that point to gain a little leverage, to turn things around in the game. Obviously, it didn't work in my favor, but in the same situation, I'd do the same thing again [Editor's note: See above].

What did you make of Dan's shrewd decision to wear a hooded jacket to the competition?
I don't think it was a coincidence that he'd show up in a winter coat in the middle of August in California. I don't know if anyone else would think to bring something like that to California. I don't think it was coincidence at all. It definitely played to his advantage.

Did you talk about it with other houseguests?
We talked about it during and after the competition. We were all a little suspicious. It's still a question I'd like to get answered. Meanwhile, I was basically half-naked with a sleeveless shirt.

There had to have been some doubt that you couldn't trust Dan with this deal, right?
I couldn't trust him as far as I could spit after what he did a couple of weeks prior, giving everyone his word he'd send Memphis home and instead sent Jessie. Giving people his word means nothing, especially when he swears on his family, religion, and girlfriend. To bring that kind of shame to his family...

After Michelle was put up for eviction at this week's veto competition, you confronted the others about the deal you made with Dan. After telling them, did you suspect they were in on it, too?
I really don't think everyone was in on it. They may have known parts of it. Dan ran away the second I confronted him. His No. 1 objective was to disappear as fast as possible, and he acted like a coward. If you pull off something like that, at least face me like a man.

Let's talk about April. How is it possible that April would be your first girlfriend? What have you been doing for the last 13 years?
I've been playing the field, that's all, trying to find that perfect fit! She's the perfect girl for me to hang up my cleats for.

You spent a lot of down time with her. Was it easy to forget that the cameras are rolling?
No doubt about it. That was the benefit of having April there. Most of the time we didn't talk about the game. We just liked to get away and enjoy each other's company. She made the days and weeks go by that much faster.

What's the first thing you'll say to her when you see her in the house?
I want to hear her answer to my question: Will she'll be my girlfriend?

A 75-year-old retired Marine and a 53-year-old beauty worker have outlasted you. How does it feel?
I'm not bitter at all if I lose out to a 75-year-old or a 53-year-old. Those two, honestly, have done a good job. A lot of us younger people took them for granted, that they would slide in the game. I think that's part of the reason why they are still there. I hope one of them pulls through to the final two, or even becomes the champion of the season. Memphis, Dan, and Keesha are taking it for granted that Renny and Jerry will self destruct.