As Nakomis bids farewell to her All-Star housemates, James takes up the HoH mantle. Having survived eviction by an 8-2 vote in her favor, Diane is revved up and ready to crush her adversaries at the first opportunity.
FALLOUT FUNK
The fallout from Erika’s withholding of the PoV includes snippy comments from more than just the nominees. Diane complains, “A lot of people in here don’t have spines,” while Nakomis is more candid: “I wanted to be the one to take home the money!” Will looks as if someone stole his blankie when he admits, “I thought I was going up. I’m so disappointed.” Howie tries to cheer him up with a kiss on the cheeks and a neck rub. “You’re getting back into good shape, buddy,” he smiles. Will’s expression turns to angst, “You are a weird, weird dude,” he sighs. “Thanks Doc,” Howie grins.
Nakomis indulges in some quiet time in her bedroom when Diane joins her. “I don’t like it whenever people cop out,” Nakomis sighs. “That’s the way the game goes,” Diane replies. “If you stay,” Diane adds, “I want you to take care of Janelle.” Nakomis appears to be over the whole scenario. Meanwhile out by the pool, Boogie, Danielle, Erika and Jase debate votes. Jase admits to his housemates that both have merits that warrant eviction, but sides on keeping Diane as she is less dangerous than Nakomis.
BATHING BEAUTIES
Bath buddies Janey and Marcellas discuss strategy amidst their bubbles. Janey admits she doesn’t care which nominee goes as they are both gunning for her. Marcellas agrees, but reassures Janelle that he has her back. Besides, he sighs, “I do not want to be stuck in this (house) with those guys.” In the Diary Room, Marcellas admits he wants to take Janey to the end. “That would be the most glamorous Final Two in the history of the world. Oh my god, that would be so aesthetically pleasing!” he cheers.
While Diane kicks back with Chilltown, Nakomis hits up S-6 with a deal for her survival. “Right now, I’m in a good place to help y’all out,” Nakomis tells Kaysar, who listens while James glowers. James does not look happy. “The S-6 people think I want to get rid of Chilltown,” Nakomis smiles, thinking she has won over Kaysar. Back outside, Diane is admitting demurely that if the Chill-boys want to keep her, she would really love to stay, and sighs deeply in the empathetic silence that follows her revelation. As each nominee works her last-minute attempt at a stay of execution, America has to wonder what the two powerful alliances will do. Will S-6 stick to this last-minute agreement with Nakomis, or is it now every HouseGuest for him or herself?
Host Julie Chen asks the assembled HouseGuests about this last tumultuous week in the BIG BROTHER: ALL-STARS house. There are laughs and uncomfortable silences as they discuss diets and the future work that Howie is planning on getting from Dr. Will.
ALLAH-STAR Kaysar is on a crusade to “paint a different picture” of “who people from (his) background are.” Known for his quiet but deadly game-play, Kaysar is proving to America that he’s more than just the “Muslim Brad Pitt on the show.” We head to the Ridha home, where his sister Dalia admits to the family’s pride in their guy. “Kaysar was the first Muslim to be on a reality show like this,” she smiles, adding that she believes her brother’s faith brings him strength and focus in the game. The only drawbacks Dalia sees to life in the BIG BROTHER: ALL-STARS house are the bountiful bikinis and cocktail celebrations, but she knows her brother will stay true. Erika isn’t the only one who is falling for Kaysar’s charms, as Marcellas admits, “I am falling in love with Kaysar!” His home supporters have faith in their guy to make it to the end and “show the world who we really are.”
Julie and Kaysar have a private chat about his week as HoH. Kaysar isn’t worried about being considered a “wimp” for his controversial strategy of nominating floaters Diane and Nakomis this week instead of Chilltown. He assures Julie that the S-6 friendship, and alliance, is alive and well and the game is going according to plan.
HIDING IN PLAIN SIGHT
Rumors of the “Mr. & Mrs. Smith” partnership between Jase and Diane run rampant in the house. Danielle takes her theory to her housemates, pointing out the unlikely “coincidences” in their game-play. Stirring the pot as only she can, Danielle convinces Janey the rumor is legit. In honor of Jase’s obsession with Brad Pitt, Danielle dubs it the “Mr. & Mrs. Smith Alliance.” Still denying it to anyone who will listen, Jase pays a visit to his “secret ally,” Diane. So, does this mean that Jase and Diane have an alliance, or not? Jase and Diane aren’t telling, and so we are left guessing.
COOL BEANS AND BUH-BYE
As the time for the vote arrives, Julie pulls out the envelope containing the name of the evictee. Julie reveals the unlucky player: “Nakomis, by a vote of 8-2, you have been evicted.” Diane is visibly relieved as Nakomis bows her head, accepting her fate. After quick hugs good-bye and a chorus of “Cool Beans, Nakomis,” the evictee heads out the door to rendezvous with Julie. Diane sheds a few tears as Will and Marcellas congratulate her survival this week. Jase stays in his seat, staring at the ceiling, keeping his distance from “Mrs. Smith” as the HouseGuests settle back into normal life.
“You seemed blindsided by your nomination. What happened?“ Julie asks as Nakomis takes a seat next to her. Nakomis smiles, explaining she was seen as too strong a competitor. Did she mean to play under the radar? Nakomis sighs that she never meant to, but found it the easiest way to survive with the other “big personalities” in the house. She also thinks it was a “horrible mistake” that Kaysar didn’t put Will or Boogie on the block this week. Julie wishes Nakomis luck before turning her attention back to the HouseGuests.
DEVIL IS IN THE DETAILS
With nary a tear left in their eyes, the All-Stars head outside for the next HoH Competition, entitled “Pay Attention.” First, the Houseguests have to watch the TV screen as images of the first four HoH Competitions this summer are broadcast. They are told to pay as close attention to everything they see, as they will need it for the competition. Once the video is finished, Julie asks them to move outside for the next stage. Each HouseGuest, except departing HoH Kaysar, takes a place in individual stalls, and Julie explains the rules. A series of questions will be asked and the HouseGuests have to choose either A or B as their answer. If they answer incorrectly, they are eliminated. The last remaining HouseGuest will be crowned the new HoH. As the questions start, the first eliminated are George and Howie. Will is next, and then Jase, Mike, Diane and Erika. Within a matter of minutes, Janelle is out. James and Danielle face off in a tense tie-breaker. James scores and is crowned the new HoH.
Ripples of shock and tension spread throughout the house as S-6 retains the mantle of power. Will James take the reins and crush the Chilltown alliance? Or will he act on his own and turn the BIG BROTHER: ALL-STARS game on its head? Don’t miss the next episode of BIG BROTHER: ALL-STARS, Sunday, July 23, 8pm ET/PT, only on CBS.
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First off, like mystic mentioned in the gen discussion thread in BB, I was totally thrown off with Howie playing with his fingers on Will's neck. WTF was up with that? Why didn't he tell him to stop? It's just f'n freaky.
Okay, I really thought that Diane was going home tonight, for some reason. I think that she should have gone... because I wanted Nakomis to stay.
Do you think that there is a 'secret aliance' between Jace and Diane? I think that there is something going on.
I was so totally jazzed that James won the next HoH, and I can't wait to see what decisions he has come to, with who the next two, on the block should be. Will he go for putting up Chill Town, or keep away from that, so that people don't see him as a definate sixer?
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Howie is either too dumb to realize he is acting queer, really queer, or just getting in Dr. Will's kitchen. I am not sure which it is. Regardless it's kind of odd.
I think there is something with Jace and Diane. Since it's not a romance I have to assume it's a secret alliance. The Mr. & Mrs. Smith thing in all probability is a real thing. A kind of weak alliance, but an alliance nonetheless.
I was stoked to see James win, too. Not sure what Marcellus would have done, but I was a lot happier he won. I think he will outwardly appear like his alliance isn't strong with the Sixers but ultimately he will side with them. He has to. Unless he just joins up with Chiltown, but then they will bounce him ASAP. James should stay with the Sixers but he will jump ship at some point. I don't think it is or should be this week.
I would be really surprised if Dr. Will and/or Boogar are not put up. It would be a strategic nightmare. The odds of another Sixer getting HoH next week are slim.
If James puts up Chicken George I will spit. It's useless. Regardless though it'll be interesting to see where he goes with the nominations.
Well, the sixers have Marcellus.... if Nakomis hadn't gotten the boot, she would have teamed up with them too, I believe. I don't know WHERE George sits with all of this. He's definately been an "under the radar" guy.
Personally... I would like to see Boogie and Will on the hot seats, and one of them leave. If one of them got the power of veto, or it was given to one of them, then James should put Jace in the vacant spot. That way, one of the bigger threats is gone.
If there is something going on with Kaysar and Erika... that's another person that is with the sixers, for a bit.
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Erika will hang with Sixers, so will Marcellus. They will both jump ship sooner than the rest. Winning HoH was huge because if they eliminate Jace, Boogar or Dr. Will then the numbers will be there and they can start picking people off.
That's right... and picking 'em off is what they want to do. Though, Kaysar f'd that up... didn't he? You have to wonder if the rest of the sixers were happy with his choices!!!
Marcellus seems to want to go to the final two with Janelle... but, I can't see her wanting him with her that far. She and Howie are tighter than a virgin on her wedding night.
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Did Kaysar f it up? He was obviously saving his own skin and letting someone else do the dirty work down the line. Now it's James that has to take out the trash and look like a jerk. Strategy, perhaps.
Taking someone to the end is all about who you can beat. Would the jury go for Janelle over Howie?
And wouldn't a virgin on her wedding night be the opposite of that?
Anyway... maybe that's why Kaysar did that, to keep the heat off of him. Who knows. But, someone has GOT to make a bold move. Damn it... I want the fire to burn their butts.
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Mix it up, for sure. Seems like everyone is timid because they know the first person to shake up the status quo will be booted. I would strike now, however.
I am waiting for a couple curve balls from the producers, they need to mix it up big time. Something devious.
I believe that Jace and Diane have some sort of alliance. Why not? They may have hated each other in their season, but Kaysar, Howie and Janelle hates James...and he is with them for the time being...so I dont throw out the Mr. & Mrs. Smith thing...I believe it for now only because Jace choked on his words when Janelle asked him about it.
Next: Seemed to me that Diane was the one to go with the big conspiracy theory most likely opened up, and it seems that the vote was changed by many....but not Janelle. Did people fail to tell her that they decided to change?
Next: James voted for Nakomis beause he had to do what was best for him and Howie. A little confused over that statement.
Next: I agree with HECK: I'm ot so sure that James should jump ship quite yet and make any major move. I think its too early in the game....but would that not be a move to do something so dramatic that he would nominate perhaps Kaysar and Janelle? It would be...but it'll never happen.
I dont have any idea who he is going to put up at this point...none. I still think he needs to play smart...after all, to the other sixers, he is sitting at the bottom...they will boot him quick enough if he doesnt move first...so he has a harder game to play than them.
I was kind of hoping for someone other than a sixer to win...BUT, on that note...if anyone had to win it, i was happy with James...that keeps him safe for now...and I dont trust the other sixers. One of the others could make a pawn move to show that they arent in a full alliance, and it would not be suprising to me to see Janelle or Howie put James up just to show a different side of them..
Then again, I go back to what James said about getting rid of Nakomis because it was best for him and Howie...hell, Im all confused over that. Do they have a particular alliance without Janelle and Kaysar? Hmm...makes me wonder.
I will be very interested in seeing what happens when a non sixer makes HOH. (like Danielle or Diane)...thats when the game will become more explosive, I think anyways. Right now...its just sixers controlling the house..and to me, that gets boring after awhile. We need someone new ruling so that we can see how people are REALLY thinking! The "sucking up to the sixers" routine gets BORING!
Howie....STOP rubbing on Will! Damn, is Howie bisexual? I guess anything is possible....UNLESS, Will and Howie have some sort of alliance and this is just game playing. I think its anyone's guess right now.
One more thing: I LOVE THIS SHOW!
GO JAMES!
Of course thats just my opinion....I could be wrong. (Dennis Miller)
"You might be the toughest little whacker. . .but in my world, you're about as worrisome as a cloudy day." (Dutch Dooley)
07-21-2006 09:09 AM
You have to wonder if the rest of the sixers were happy with his choices!!! 
A little confused over that statement.
