Big Brother 17: I Love Phil But Was That Really A Twist?

by Lisa Marie Bowman on June 25, 2015

Hi, everyone!

So, what did everyone think of tonight’s episode?

 I was happy to see Phil from The Amazing Race.  One of the reasons why I love The Amazing Race (even when they have a disappointing season like the last one) is because Phil is such a great host.  He really gets into the race and seems to care about all of the competitors.  It was interesting to contrast the way that Phil talked to the Big Brother Houseguests with the way that Julie talks them.  Phil said the same things that Julie usually says but he actually said them with emotion.  It was fun!

That said, I’m not sure that introducing two houseguests really counts as a twist.  That’s why Phil was there, of course.  He was there as part of the first BB Takeover and his twist was that Jeff and Jackie — who were on the Amazing Race last season — are going to be on Big Brother this season.  (News of this, of course, leaked a week ago so I don’t think anyone watching was surprised.)  

Now, I’m not really sure why, out of everyone who has ever been on the Amazing Race, we were supposed to get excited about Jeff and Jackie.  Jeff and Jackie were likable and they were cute together when they were racing.  But, ultimately, they were both kind of boring.  I would rather have seen Haley and Blair enter the house.  That would have caused some drama!

Anyway, Jeff seems to think that he can fool everyone into thinking that he and Jackie don’t have an alliance.  Why he thinks that, I’m not sure.  I’m going to predict right now that both of them are going to be nominated.  However, just the fact that there were invited to go from one show to another indicates that people at CBS like them.  So, I’m sure that there will be a Battle of the Block twist designed to save them if they do end up getting nominated.

Anyway, the other 8 HGs entered the house tonight.  Here’s a few first impresions:

Jeff and Jackie, I already talked about.

Becky is from Colorado and … that’s about as big an impression as she made on me.

Jason is a super market cashier.  He’s short, he’s flamboyant, and he stunned everyone by winning the 2nd HoH comp.  I don’t know how I feel about Jason, to be honest.  He seems like he could be a great villain or he could just be annoying.  We’ll see.

John is a dentist and he really needs to calm down a little.

Liz is from Miami and I imagine all the boys will like her.

Steve is the nerdy college student who is being set up to be this season’s Ian Terry.  I’m one of the few people who really didn’t like Ian but he did win the game as a result of being consistently underestimated.  

And then there Vanessa, who is professional poker player but who is pretending to be a DJ.  Interestingly enough, she and professional poker dealer Da’Vonne did not recognize each other.  (Also, Da’Vonne refuses to accept that John is actually a dentist and I don’t blame her.)

The 2nd HoH competition was won by Jason.  So now, it’s up to him and Jason to make their nominations.

We’ll see what happens!

Lisa

 

joanne June 25, 2015 at 9:33 pm

Oh, boy! Here we go. I enjoyed tonight’s program more than last night’s! I enjoyed seeing Phil on the show, but I nearly had a anxiety attack when they showed Rachel and Brandon! I did not want to see them on the show ever!!! I kind of liked Steve, but agree with you, Lisa, about Ian. I did not want him to win! I wonder what Phil has in mind for the two HG’s who opted out of the HOH challenge. Maybe they will get immunity?? I hope Steve will be the first HOH. Jason is too unpredictable for me! Well, that’s my take on tonight’s show. Thank you for the your great report, as usual! 🙂 I am looking forward to seeing everyone’s comments.

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Bill Thomas June 25, 2015 at 9:46 pm

The twist is Phil will be in charge of everything in the game this week! (BB Takeover)
John doesn’t quite seem to have many street smarts.
The girls in tonight’s game are all e¿e candy.
I believe DaVonne is more of a private poker party dealer!
Jason seems a little devious for a mild mannered stock boy, check out clerk! (Superman! Hmmmm)
Jeff needs to make an alliance or he may not last long.
Now heading to the LF’s.

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tendr June 25, 2015 at 10:24 pm

Bill Thomas anytime something interesting happens on live feeds feel free to tell ‘us’. Jason already gets on my nerves. I hope just because I like the idea of messing with the game… that the non comp players get to be the next HOH…Mike would in no way come near my teeth… I bet he has mercury for blood. 🙂 a hyper dentist… just what horror movies are made of.

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Jeanne June 25, 2015 at 10:25 pm

Enjoying getting to know the players tonight. It will take a few weeks to really get to know them. Looking forward to my Summer addiction. Be back after Sunday’s show. {{{HUGS}}}

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bobovnvet June 25, 2015 at 10:29 pm

Thanks Lisa ♥ :mrgreen:

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Ginny June 25, 2015 at 10:37 pm

Jason is so annoying! He drives me cray cray! And the nutty Dentist..geez…imagine him drilling your teeth!! No way!

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Lisa Marie Bowman June 25, 2015 at 10:45 pm

Ginny — I wouldn’t let that man anywhere near me with a drill. Lol.

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Lisa Marie Bowman June 25, 2015 at 11:51 pm

LIVEFEED SPOILERS

After the Battle of the Block, James is the HoH. Jackie and Steven are the nominees.

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Lisa Marie Bowman June 26, 2015 at 12:24 am

LIVE FEED SPOILERS

Jackie has been told that Stephen is the target but he’s not. Apparently, Stephen is just the pawn. James’s plan is apparently to backdoor either Jace or Jeff.

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joanne June 26, 2015 at 12:25 am

Obviously I am still mixed up about the HG’s! 🙂 I wanted Steve to win HOH, not Jason, so that makes me happy! Bill, I agree with Tendr. I would love to hear what is going on in the BB house. I can’t get Pop tv on my cable. I love spoilers! 🙂 Have a good evening everyone! I am on my way to bed! 😉

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joanne June 26, 2015 at 12:27 am

Oh, no! I did it again!!! I wanted James to win HOH! Now I’m going to bed. My brain is tired. 😉

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bobovnvet June 26, 2015 at 1:17 am

Thanks again Lisa ……… :mrgreen:

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tendr June 26, 2015 at 1:32 am

Well there went my hope for the twist. Need pics of the players… can’t remember all the names to faces yet.

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Jeanne June 26, 2015 at 2:35 am

Me also tendr. Need pictures.

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Rich Florida June 26, 2015 at 6:41 am

Jason has been dethroned and that James remains as the HoH for the week. Jackie and Steve are nominated, though Austin and Jace would like to see a bigger target backdoored. Jason’s nominees were Becky and John.

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Starfish June 26, 2015 at 7:18 am

last nights show was more interesting than last nights I dont like the poker player and the poker dealer because I hate liars! this could be an interesting season and better yet who is the twin? will we be able to tell or not??
Looking forward to Sunday

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O Donna June 26, 2015 at 7:54 am

I am the only one who loves Johnny Mac the dentist. He is funny and easy going and I hope his twin brother is the twist. Jace is a nut case and I hope he gets backdoored this week.

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Linda June 26, 2015 at 9:41 am

I couldn’t understand how all the players in the HOH had equal pressure on them trying to pull them off the pole. Seemed like if anyone spoke, they were pulled off. That dentist is too white! Makes his teeth look yellow. He’s scary!

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Fannie B June 26, 2015 at 10:05 am

Did anyone think of the moive Little Shop of Horrors the dentist part well when John came on that was the 1st thing I thought of. Anyone else? I did like Vanessa the other new house guest they were OK.

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Shelley June 26, 2015 at 11:05 am

So far I really like James & Audrey. Will have to wait to see what I really think of the others. BBAD was like watching a bunch of YOUNG kids and I had to stop and delete this first episode. Looking forward to Sunday.
=^-^=

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Kustardpie June 26, 2015 at 11:14 am

First impressions, most of the HG’s are forgettable. Hate the dentists voice, not crazy abut the poker dealer DaVonne but think I will really like the poker player Vanessa. Not a big fan of Jeff/Jackie when they were on Amazing Race and don’t think I will be a big fan of them now. I like the girl from Colorado, don’t like the girl from NYC. Audrey might be a contender for one of my favs just because of the guts it took to “come out as transgender” on national TV.

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bobovnvet June 26, 2015 at 12:19 pm

22 My lucky number………….. :mrgreen:

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Sirrock June 26, 2015 at 12:31 pm

I thought I read on the blog, or somewhere else, that the twin was a female in the second group of people that came in, but I have no idea if that’s legit.

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macy June 26, 2015 at 1:06 pm

Vanessa did a whole lot of crying…………………………..im just sayin

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Snakebit Sal June 26, 2015 at 1:58 pm

If no one as seen this, here is the twin spoiler TWINS

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bobovnvet June 26, 2015 at 2:14 pm

Thanks Snake! Cute looking girls! ……………… :mrgreen:

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Astra Kelly June 26, 2015 at 4:06 pm

Hi everyone! Astra is my name..i’ve been reading this blog since the beginning…never had the nerve to post. This season looks exciting…I remember the “Twin Twist” from season 5 very clearly, I hope bringing it back after so long makes fun viewing for us again. Cant place the names with faces yet..could you post pics for us Lisa Marie? Thank you would be so helpful! Hoping to be accepted by all of you, I feel like I know you I’ve been reading theis blog for so long.

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Lisa Marie Bowman June 26, 2015 at 4:11 pm

Hi, Astra! 🙂 I know Bill is going to put up a pic of the cast soon. That should make it easier for us all to keep track of them until we really get to know them. 🙂

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BBBlogger June 26, 2015 at 4:20 pm

Hey Astra! Glad to see you decided to join us in the comments area!

I plan on doing the pictures tonight and finishing up the touches on the new Big Brother Blog Chat room! **whoo hoo**

Hope more people will read and JOIN IN THE FUN!!

Peace, BBBlogger

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tendr June 26, 2015 at 4:26 pm

Fannie B, I thought the same thing about John… then again I’m going through dental hell but he’s just too wired and young and even said he causes other ppl pain. I’m kind of interested in Becky…. we’ll see.

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Astra Kelly June 26, 2015 at 4:42 pm

Thanks for the welcome, Lisa Marie and BBBloger!

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jolee June 26, 2015 at 4:44 pm

Welcome Astra. Eager to hear your comments. BBBlogger, will the new chat room be open to all of us? I am looking forward to some spoilers!! 🙂

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Snakebit Sal June 26, 2015 at 4:47 pm

Feeds are on commercial …… house guests are having a competition

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Des June 26, 2015 at 4:49 pm

Not about the game, but did Julie have some work done, (like cheek implants ). She does look younger

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Astra Kelly June 26, 2015 at 4:57 pm

Yes, Des, Julie does look younger. I know she’s in her 40’s…but I’m sure she has to get work done to look young for her TV appearances and also the fact that she’s married to the CEO of CBS…he wants a young looking, beautiful wife i’m sure. 😉

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Fannie B June 26, 2015 at 4:57 pm

Astra, I am new to the blog this year as well. I agree this season looks like a good one. Love me some BB in the summer!! 😉

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Astra Kelly June 26, 2015 at 5:01 pm

Fannie, I so look forward to BB and this blog all year!

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Rich Florida June 26, 2015 at 5:37 pm

@Sirrock-Liz has a twin named Julia.

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Rich Florida June 26, 2015 at 5:39 pm

Steve won the Power of Veto. James plans to nominate Jace as of now #BB17

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Brandi June 26, 2015 at 6:42 pm

Hi everyone! I’m new to the blog since my go to blog went off line and sad about it. Anyways I’m really looking forward to experiencing this blog and BB17. I’ve watched it every season. I luv the spoilers and luv that I can catch up around the clock with y’all….. 🙂

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Lisa Marie Bowman June 26, 2015 at 7:16 pm

Hi! New Post is up: http://www.big-brother-blog.com/big-brother-17/big-brother-17-just-a-quick-update/

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