Big Brother 17: Sorry for the late update!

by Lisa Marie Bowman on August 5, 2015

Hi everyone!

Sorry for the late update, it’s been a busy day here at the Bowman house.  However, since this blog is about the Big Brother House, let me dive right into it by telling you who is going to be evicted on Thursday.

Okay, ready?

I have no idea.

Originally, it looked like Clay was definitely going home.  Clay told everyone that he wanted to leave.  He begged people to vote him out and allow Shelli to stay.  James pretty much indicated that he didn’t care who, out of Clay and Shelli, was specifically evicted.  Meanwhile, Vanessa — realizing that Shelli would be a stronger all than Clay — was running around the house and telling everyone that Shelli needed to stay.

Well, things have changed.  Clay apparently no longer wants to give up.  (Maybe he’s looking forward to getting to know Meg better.)  He’s been going around and telling people that he no longer wants to leave.  As for Shelli, she hasn’t stopped campaigning to stay since she was first nominated.  However, she’s been so aggressive and entitled — and has betrayed so many members of her own alliance — that all of her campaigning could work against her.  People in the house may finally be waking up to the fact that Shelli is a far bigger threat than Clay.

For instance, Clay went to Austin and promised not to target either him or the twins.  Austin immediately went to Vanessa, the twins, and Steve and told them all that he was leaning towards keeping Clay.  Vanessa panicked a little and started to argue that it would make more sense to keep Shelli around because Shelli is a bigger target.  However, then Jackie joined the conversation and asked why they would keep around Shelli when Shelli has proven that, unlike Clay, she’s actually capable of winning competitions and is a legitimate threat to win the game.  

And, of course, everything that Jackie was saying was 100% true.  The smart vote would be to evict Shelli.  Even Austin can see that.  So, as usual, Vanessa reacted by coming up with an insanely complicated plan.  She’s recently realized that Becky is attempting to ally herself with both sides of the house so she has now been running around the house and trying to convince people that 1) Becky is a huge threat, 2) Clay is close to Becky, and 3) only Shelli can be trusted to vote to evict Becky.

The problem with this, of course, is that nobody takes Becky seriously.  Even Shelli eventually told Vanessa that she was wasting her time trying to make the house paranoid about Becky.

Meanwhile, James has finally started to tell people that he would prefer to see Shelli voted out over Clay.  Hopefully, the house will fall into its usual pattern of doing whatever the the HoH wants.

As of right now, Jackie, Meg, and Becky are voting to evict Shelli.

Vanessa and Steve are going to vote to evict Clay.

That leaves Austin, John, and the twins.  Previously, all of them had agreed to evict Clay but Austin is now wavering.  As well, John promised to vote for Clay only because Clay asked him to.  Now that Clay has changed his mind, John may change his mind as well.

So, as of right now, anyone could be going home!

It’ll be exciting to see what happens on Thursday!

Lisa Marie

P.S. What did everyone think about tonight’s episode of Big Brother?  After spending the last month getting a mostly favorable edit, Shelli was finally revealed in all of her entitled and immature glory.  I bet y’all can guess who I’m hoping will be evicted tomorrow!

deb August 5, 2015 at 9:02 pm

I asked on the last blog about Meg and Clay. When did that start? I would love to be a fly on the wall when Shelli watches that. She definitely feels like she is entitled. I love they keep talking about their honest game. Never mind the fact that they have had their hand in even eviction and last week told the other side one thing and then did the opposite and let Austin stay and sent Jason home. Yeah that was real honest of them. I want Shelli out. Poor Vanessa thinks way too much.

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Lisa Marie Bowman August 5, 2015 at 9:07 pm

Deb — Clay and Meg have been flirting since the season began. I think it got a little bit more intense this week because of the emotions involved with Clay being up on the block.

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Ginny August 5, 2015 at 9:49 pm

I guess we will see the next showmance in the house! Finally the game has begun!

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Sylvie August 5, 2015 at 10:04 pm

@Star LOL
My friend Tiffany is also s pro poker player she’s in the tour I met her when she was 18 in LA in a class.
She’s very competitive as is Van
I don’t think Van is doing it for the money she just likes to win
I’ve seen get play before on TV

But I have to say can’t wait to see the meltdown if Clay / Shellie
What a baby !

Not much playing

Do they still have a the pool table ?
Haven’t watch After Dark this season

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Sirrock August 5, 2015 at 10:19 pm

Looks like its a 9 person jury after all. Shelli was basically in hysterics about being put up against Clay “this week of all weeks”, then Clay said, “It’s only 2 months…..”, refering to how long they’ll be separated, no mater which one gets evicted, the other will be either in the game or in the jury. Throw in Austin celebrating in the DR about making jury with Liz for good measure. BTW….yuck.

Nice to read Clay isn’t throwing in the towel. He would literally just need to say to those guys he wants to stay and he’d stay. Hope that’s the case….Shelli needs to go.

Does anyone think players are coming back into the house this season? Seems like everyone who was evicted got to hear a bunch of the inner working of the alliances and whatnot from Julie in their post eviction interview. In past seasons when the first 4 got to fight to return, they got told nothing and went to sequester. I wonder if production will try and rig some way for Shelli to return? Some Pandora’s box, or a Replay week or some shit? Maybe someone from the jury? It’s a BB staple, having a returning HG….maybe its not in the cards this season. Thoughts?

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mattmac August 5, 2015 at 10:24 pm

I just saw on video where Van lives. Quite a nice shack.

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mattmac August 5, 2015 at 10:25 pm

And now kick her out.does not need it.

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bbigbobb August 5, 2015 at 10:27 pm

Clay and Meg……hey….. hey….. hey. Send Shelli home. Hey Paul……

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Astra Kelly August 5, 2015 at 10:46 pm

After watching tonights episode, I am only more intense about my dislike of Shelli. Please, please let her go tomorrow night!

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Kerry August 5, 2015 at 10:47 pm

I really don’t understand how people want to play this game, and finally get on the show, only to throw it all away bc of “love”. Really? Half a million? WTF? Look at these saps, the nasty twins and Austin, this Clay & Shelli now throw in Meg, and all you have is a bunch of hormonal young kids wanting sex instead of game playing for big bucks. Not liking this anymore. Evict who ever you want, really it doesn’t matter.

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jadeangel816 August 5, 2015 at 11:15 pm

@ Sirrock- I was thinking the same thing just not about Shelli. I was thinking more
Of Da or Jason or JMac if evicted early… Will be interesting!!!

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Jeanne August 5, 2015 at 11:32 pm

Very interesting

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Jeanne August 6, 2015 at 12:00 am

Nite all, see you after the show tomorrow night. Smile

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Robert August 6, 2015 at 12:12 am

I was surprised to hear that James had been in prison for 3 years that’s a revelation and that Clay wasn’t going to push him around how great was that great TV and then another thing we found out how close meg is with clay this is going to be like a soap opera how exciting

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Sylvie August 6, 2015 at 12:20 am

@Robert
I think James worked in a Jail
Don’t think he could be in a show and have a criminal record

Also when Shelli finds out about Meg she’ll be pissed

Shelli is so annoying w her crying!
Make her go please, then Meg can have her showmance

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Star August 6, 2015 at 12:34 am

Well, I came on to pitch a bitch because my cable(Charter) Just went all scrambled so I thought I was going to lose BBAD<which I usually record and watch later. But I just switched it over and it is on. I just don't like to watch it now. it's the main stations like CBS and ABC that seem to be out. I checked the outage map and it seems it's bad in the Chicago area, looks like all over Mich(me)and alot down south of me like Missouri and Tenn..lots of southern states. Just a heads up if anyone is having problems. And to think that a week ago I waas so mad at AT&T because of muy internet, I was ready to switch!!! PHEW! Dodged that bullet!!(altho they all seem to mess up consistently.)

@Sylvie…is that the girl you were talking about at Van's?? I agree that she is obviously not in it for the money. She likes a challenge and likes to win. And gets bored easily I think, which is why she chose poker for a living. 9-5 job would probably kill her!!lol

I am thrilled to see people come to their senses! Get that B outta there whilst you can!!lol LM said Clay had 3 voted for sure right now. But as I think she said, last nite on BBAD the twins said they would go with the house. No sense rocking the boat when things are so messy right now. And Julia doesn't like or trust Austin. So that's 5 right there!! And the only reason JM was going to vote Clay out was that he asked him to. So if he wants to stay, that's six!! I think Shelli is starting to feel her grip slip too! GO CLAY!! Or STAY CLAY actually! lol
A couple of things I noticed on the show tonight I thought were interesting were….when Clay and Meg were hugging it out in the R , she said they had bonded from Day 1 and then he had to go and *hook up*(my words….not sure how she put it) with HER!! So I am pretty sure they had something unspoken started when Cougar Lady jumped him. He never stood a chance. lol
Also, Shelli kept saying that since the noms, she didn't know how she was going to make it 2 months IN THE HOUSE without Clay!!! She just assumed from the get go that HE would go! And when he was willing to fall on Her sword, she was fine with letting him. She was probably seeing his face everytime she lunged at a target in her punishment thing…lol

Ok…that's it for now. Hopefully POP keeps on working tonight and Charter gets it together soon!!! 🙄

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Star August 6, 2015 at 12:37 am

@Robert…Sylvie is correct. I heard him say that he had worked for a prison. (interesting guy!! Lots of layers but very quiet about it.)) Can’t remember what he was saying now, but I did hear that. I know what you are referring to tho and I would have thought the same had i NOT heard it. Very misleading!!

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Sylvie August 6, 2015 at 12:42 am

@Star yes Tiffany Michelle is get name she moved to Vegas 6 years ago she is wearing a red bikini top at Van’s house
They all hang out together , my friend makes 6 figures and Van’s rating is way higher as a Pro Player
But yes, they are competitive people so it’s about winning also I am sure her agent thought it would be good exposure .
The agent just didn’t know about the green hat

Also Neg said “can’t wait to get you drunk in NY” notice Clay smiled
Looks like he enjoyed the idea

Buh bye ! Shelli

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jolee August 6, 2015 at 12:50 am

Star, AT&T just got Hallmark channel! My favorite! Now if they would only get POP so I could watch BBAD, I would be a happy lady! 😉
I was really surprised that Clay was hugging and caressing Meg. I wonder how Shelli would feel about that? I really hope Johnny wins HOH tomorrow night. I think he would surprise the house with his decisions. Hopefully, if he does win HOH, he won’t be swayed by anyone! I think he is a lot smarter than any of the HG’s realize. I am really off to bed now.
Star, check my Facebook tomorrow, I am posting some pictures I think you will like! 🙂
Later! 😎

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jolee August 6, 2015 at 12:57 am

Sylvie, can you imagine how Shelli will feel if she leaves tomorrow and is able to watch the show? If Clay takes up with Meg, how is she going to feel about all of the tears she shed for Clay?? Clay will be seeing Shelli in two months at the finale! (Could be awkward!!)
Just a thought! I am really going to bed now!
Later!!!! 😎

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Sylvie August 6, 2015 at 12:59 am

@Jolee
Really going to bed too

I know Shelli thought she was special and Mefg looks so sweet, but she has no problem hitting on Clay

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Star August 6, 2015 at 1:14 am

@jolee….I like Hallmark too. 🙂 And what do you mean by tomorrow?? Like after midnight..which is now..or Fri??LOL Staying up late has it’s disadvantages…;) I’ll check it out tho.
I think Clay will be tempted by Meg. And Shelli will be LIVID watching it!! But come on now…he’s 23..you’re 33…and you have known each other like 6 weeks!!! Let it go and get a LIFE already!!! Sheesh!!

Goodnight to both you and Sylvie, and sweet dreams!! Guess I’ll sign off then too since I am being deserted…lol

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Sirrock August 6, 2015 at 3:12 am

If you notice the hat James wears in the house, it says SCDC on it. South Carolina Dept of Corrections. That was TOTALLY misleading, when he said he dealt with badder guys for 3 years in prison. My girlfriend was asking me if he was in prison. I said I thought I heard on BBAD or something that he worked with convicts or at a prison but I couldn’t remember. Later, after the show a BB spoiler group on FB posted a pic of him in his uniform.

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My2Cents August 6, 2015 at 3:55 am

I have zero interest in any showmances but watching Shelli cry about Clay and looking rather foolish, I would love to be there to see the expression on her face when she sees and hears about Meg. Evicting her over Clay is the right move for everyone except Vanessa. Vanessa knows this and that’s why once again she’s all over the place to do this and that. When things don’t go her way she acts like a 12 year old girl. Soon after Clay and Shelli went up on the block(they showed this on network last night), she turned the whole situation around and made it about herself. She started crying and running around the house all emotional. If every little thing isn’t exactly the way she wants it she throws a temper tantrum or has to make 20 extra deals that mean nothing.

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MaryB August 6, 2015 at 7:17 am

Love reading your blog and all the comments, thank you for posting.

I’m confused, does Jury start this week or next?

Thank you

PS: I vote to evict Shelli

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Jan August 6, 2015 at 8:19 am

Thursday will be interesting. Earlier the twins both thought Shelly was using Clay, as they said a kiss she gave Clay was one a sister would give a brother, not a possible love interest. Clay probably thinks Meg will give him a little more sugar from the way Meg talks. Johnny Mac holds his cards close listens and does not seem to bad mouth any one, Becky will follow anyone as a floater as will Steve, no game play but warm bodies to fill up the cast. Thanks LM as always. Shelly go home and see what happens what a young fox does when the cougar leaves the area!

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hpr56 August 6, 2015 at 8:21 am

I sure do love your blog and it tells it like it is. I too am sick to death of Shelli and her ridiculous whining and crying. Get over it sweetie. One of you is GONE! I think Clay might actually try to play if she isn’t there to carry him along.

I like James and he’s really playing the game. I thought he had been an inmate too when I first heard him last night. Actually glad to know he worked there. I have some friends who are corrections officers and they have to learn to be smarter than the inmates and not show any wavering.

Please vote Shelli out. She can win challenges and she is really bitchy when she doesn’t get what she wants. Honestly, I’m tired of her and I want to see how the whole Meg and Clay thing plays out on there. He reminds me of my ex. Just latch onto whoever you think can benefit you the most. LOL.

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Auntipat August 6, 2015 at 8:31 am

Hi All,
I have been watching BB since the beginning. I even ordered the LF’s for a few seasons early on. But I would get soooo mad when they’d show FOH or FISH, while advertising ‘LIVE FEEDS, 24/7!’ that I stopped ordering. But somehow this season I am not getting a feel for these HGs. Normally by now, I know who I love and I know who I HATE, but I am not feeling it! Just wondering if anyone else is feeling like this?

@Star – I live in Michigan. Where do you live in Michigan? I have AT&T for cable and internet and I do have Showtime, which USED to show BBAD. So of course, no POP no BBAD! UGH! I need to check out Charter to see if they are in my area (Redford Twp) 15 minutes outside of the D.

Thanking Lisa Marie and all of you that post on this blog. I don’t post much, but follow this blog religiously  Have a great day everyone!

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deb August 6, 2015 at 9:00 am

Auntipat: Small world — I’m an RU graduate! I lived on Wakenden between Grand River and Eight Mile.

I’m so ready for Shelli to go.

Thanks Lisa Marie for all you do.

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Nancy August 6, 2015 at 9:03 am

FINALLY…………………………the way big brother should be played thanks to James! This is one of the best seasons in a very long time! I vote to evict Shelli!!!!!!!!!

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Fannie B August 6, 2015 at 9:16 am

I hope that who ever leaves tonight does go to the jury house!! I hope Shelli is the one I would love to see the look on her face when she finds out about Clay and Meg. Hopefully if she does go to jury the next person will be Van because yoiu know that she will tell all to Shelli. That would be the fly on the wall I want to be! Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned. Love this blog 🙂

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Trippster3 August 6, 2015 at 9:51 am

Lisa Marie, you do a pretty good job most of the time, but if you think for one second that Vanessa is going to let the house vote Shelli out, I don’t know exactly what you’ve been watching the past couple of months. Vanessa will make damn sure Clay leaves, and Clay will leave. As much as you’re right about Vanessa’s over elaborate plans, for some reason said plans always work on these idiots. What it all boils down to is Austwins vote. The twins will take anything anyone says as gospel so you have to be the last one to talk to them if you have an agenda, and I think we will see a lot more of the votes coming down to what they decide in the future. And I think Vanessa knows this

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Donnette August 6, 2015 at 11:53 am

Thanks for the varied points of view, I too can hardly wait to see the back side of Shelli! Last night as I was watching one of her overly dramatic whines about how unfair this all is, I decided she could have a great career as a soap opera actress! Gosh Vanessa gets in her own way with all her theories.

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Jeanne August 8, 2015 at 11:50 pm

I’m getting a lot of old blogs dumped into my email. STOP

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Diana roulston August 10, 2015 at 2:48 pm

OK so today is August 10th. but I have a comment about the overall… I can’t stand how Jackie always does her lips and messes worth her hair. it looks so staged and I’m over it..

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