When will Big Brother house guests learn?

by BBBlogger on July 14, 2008

**POTENTIAL SPOILERS BELOW**READ AT OWN RISK**

Wow…just when you thought it was safe to get in an alliance….

Anyone else remember BB8 when Kail hooked up with all of her men in the Mrs. Robbinson Alliance? How did that work for ya Kail?

So it looks like that Brian’s attempt to control the house from the get go has basically blown up for him. As seen in last nights premiere he went in and chatted with Jerry about who to nominate and his reasons. Jerry seemed to agree and went along with it.

However, the best laid plans of Hampsters and Brian….

Well I know this…Biran is no Puppet Master…he is not Dr. Will! His plan to control the house early seems it has backfired on him and he is now fending for his life in the house by being the replacement Nomination. With Jerry not happy with finding out about Brian’s alliance and that his working Jerry was more self serving than anything…..Jerry has decided to get him out. So with Jerry winnning the Veto (I have no idea how but he did) it looks like he changed up his Nomination (which may come back and bite him in a few weeks…who knows)

All will be known tomorrow. The game is 24 hours old (feeds and shows) and the GAME IS ON!

Tell the world your thoughts…we want to hear from you….comment away!

Peace, BBBlogger

PS: in a nutshell…here is what I understand to have happened…

Jerry won POV. Jerry changed his Nominations by taking Jessie off (WHY?) and putting up Brian.

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Big Brother 10: Video Recap For July 13

by soonerryan on July 14, 2008

SoonerRyan posted his Big Brother 10 video recap for July 13 on his YouTube channel. It’s like 9 minutes long, but for those who prefer video to written recaps, we’ll have those this season, too.

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Big Brother 10 July 13 Recap

by soonerryan on July 13, 2008

A bedtime bitch session ultimately led to the first eviction nominations of the Big Brother 10 season, which got started (on TV) Sunday night.

Iowa bodybuilder Jesse and New Orleans socialite Renny are the first two on the block. Jessie was trying to sleep while Renny was trying to open a door so that she could take off her makeup, and she started yapping, cackling and “howling like a jackal.” Jessie made a fuss about it, and Renny told him to quit being a baby.

Long story short is that 75-year-old HoH Gerry MacDonald used this as leverage and reasoning in making them this week’s nominees, saying that the rest of the house could decide which of the two would go.

Unlike typical HoH ceremonies, Gerry didn’t win a contest or a competition. He was elected to be HoH, and by a 4-3 vote, he beat Renny. We do not know who else got votes, just that Renny got 3 and Gerry 4. This happened before the houseguests moved in, and he seemed quite grateful, declaring over a champagne toast that he already “loved these kids!”

Typically, it’s a curse to be the first HoH. We’ll see how this plays out for Gerry.

All in all, the way he handled nominations was quite diplomatic and reasonable.

Behind the scenes though, he might have a little something working with Brian, the telecommunications salesman. On behalf of Dan, a Catholic school teacher, Brian went to Gerry and leveraged their military experiences as a currency of bonding, suggesting that Gerry nominate Jesse and Renny.

Guess what: That’s what Gerry did.

However, it wasn’t before Gerry suggested Dan, noting that he thought Dan was kind of a weasel. Brian quashed that, and Gerry passed off the decision as being all about the pair’s earlier conflict. What Gerry doesn’t know is that Brian and Dan (and Ollie) are already in somewhat of an alliance.

It’s too early for an alliance, fools!

Alas, it was a pretty typical premiere episode, complete with feigned excitement over finding their BB keys. I mean, the CBS camera is there. How stunned could they really be?

The houseguests moved in, and the only hubbub over rooms was Dan’s insistence in being in the red-and-black themed room. Didn’t want the pink room. Too girly.

There was a champagne toast, and Ollie, a 27-year-old preacher’s son, did not participate because he does not drink. I didn’t inspect too closely, but he appears to be the only teetotaler so far.

Outside of the nominations, the big event of the night was a slop competition, the first of BB10. But it wasn’t any ordinary comp: This one was for a vintage automobile, either a ’65 Mustang or a ’69 Camaro. I’m not 100 percent positive on the year of the Mustang.

The contest featured a pair of upside-down Volkswagen bugs in the back yard. The houseguests had to split up into two teams, and one houseguest had to decide to sit out. That would be Jesse, who didn’t want to intimidate his fellow houseguests in a competition.

“Hopefully, my physique doesn’t handicap me,” he said at one point in tonight’s show.

The gist of the game was that each team had to get each of its players into the upside-down car and then navigate it across and then back across the yard. At the end of one full trip, the team had to decide on one player to let out of the car. That player would be eliminated from the competition but could still help push the vehicle across.

The team to complete this process until only one person is left and until that person has gone back and forth one time will win the competition and will avoid slop for the week. That last person will win the vintage car of his or her choice.

The winner? Memphis, the mixologist.

Wow, this guy is kind of cocky. He isn’t a bartender; they sling whiskey and coke and beer. He creates drinks. He’s a chef for alcoholics, which is a rather insulting thing to say about a clientele. It would be like a chef of Southern cuisine (chicken fried steak yummy goodness) saying he’s a cook for fat people.

However, Bobby (Memphis’ real name) didn’t have a car. Steven, the gay rodeo cowboy was kind of in the same boat relative to transportation, having had truck problems recently. The Dallas native lost a game of rock-paper-scissors, giving Memphis the win and the car.

So, were the leakers before the show right about what happened? They got the Gerry HoH part correct, but he did not just pull names from a hat to get nominations. Whether or not the discussion with Brian had much to do with it, Gerry seemed pretty calculated but diplomatic in picking Jesse and Renny.

And, Renny is getting on the house’s nerves.

“She’s totally off the deep end, off the reservation,” Memphis said.

And she is. Renny is cuckoo, and I think I like it although I would acknowledge some level of annoyance. She has a bit of BB8 Jen in her just from the level of nutiness.

In the end though, Gerry believes Jesse and Renny will self-destruct, so he had no problems putting them both on the block. He noted that he believed it was a safe choice. On the other hand, Brian believes he’s pulling all the strings already, which could be the case. It’s just a tad too early to tell.

So, it’s time to fire up the live feeds and get some real scoop. AND, if you guys have any specific questions about what’s going on in the house, I’ll do what I can to sleuth it for you — so fire away with comments, questions, etc.

Good first night, don’t you think?

SoonerRyan
See also: Katee Shean Will Win “So You Think You Can Dance?”

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Happy Big Brother 10 Premiere Day

by BBBlogger on July 13, 2008

Well….today is the day. The day that you marked on your calendar a few months back.

Sunday July 13, 2008 – The day that Big Bother 10 premiers and is back on TV…not only that but back on during the Summer!

Can I get a Whoo Hoo?

Here is a few things we know…

1. The houseguests ARE in the house. Yes….like they have in seasons past, the game starts a few days before we ever get to see them on TV via the show. But don’t worry….all will be caught up tonight.

2. The Live Feeds have a Test Video on them currently. The Live Feeds go live tonight after the show airs on the West Coast (that is my understanding) but they always seem to be random when they finally begin.

Big Brother Blog side note: If you are planning on signing up for the Big Brother Live Feeds via Real Networks, please consider doing so via our links and banners on this site. Every BB site out there has the same 10% off deal today only (last day) and they are the same feeds. So if you are signing up, we would appreciate you doing so from our banners on this site. It helps us keep the site running and keeps us being able to give you all of your Big Brother info for this season and seasons to come. Thanks!

3. Tonight we are launching a new Big Brother website called Big Brother Chat and we will be having a HUGE kick off party in there tonight. So fire up those laptops and watch the show with a bunch of other Big Brother fans. (people have all ready begun getting in there with anticipation!) It is FREE and we will be watching and chating about the new season of Big Brother!

4. Lastly, I am giving away an iPod. If you love Big Brother and think you know who will be eliminated each week then check out Must-See-TV.com and vote for who you think will be evicted. Do this every week, earn points and at the end of the season the person with the most points wins an iPod shuffle. (I will even let you pick your favorite color!)

So I hope to see you tonight in the Big Brother Chat room. Once again Big Brother Blog is getting ready for an amazing season.

Question is….ARE YOU READY?

Peace, BBBlogger

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Let’s be honest. We’re all excited for Sunday night’s premiere of Big Brother 10, but information has been leaked indicating that the houseguests have moved in, an HoH has been picked and nominations have been made.

What!?

I peeked. I know the answer to these mysteries, grasshopper. But I’m not going to tell you on the home page … If, however, you would like to know what’s happened so far in the house, according to Web speculation and rumor, then click the “Read The Rest Of This Entry” link.

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I have promised and it is true. You can win an Apple iPod just by watching Big Brother 10!

In fact, I am planning on giving away 2 (maybe 3) depending on how popular my blogs and chat rooms are this season.

But first I would like to give you a few of the updates that have been implemented for Big Brother 10.

1. We have moved the Big Brother Blog chat room to it’s brand new site. Instead of being a part of the blog it is now a stand alone site at http://www.Big-Brother-Chat.com. To kick things off, we are going to have a HUGE PARTY on Sunday night. We will all have our TV’s on CBS to watch the Live Show. We will be in the chat room before, during and after. I am going to be giving away some prizes and it should be a good time!

As of now the schedule for Sunday in the Big Brother Chat Room is….

Cocktail Hour at 6:00pm CST 🙂
Watch the Live Show at 7:00pm CST
Talk about what happened at 8:00pm CST

See you there in the new Big Brother Chat Room

2. Yes. I am giving away an iPod. Yes. You can win. You can be young or old, guy or gal, it does not matter. YOU can win an iPod by watching Big Brother 10. Here are the rules….

1. You need to register for a FREE ACCOUNT on the Must See TV forums! (My original site before this blog!)
2. You need to vote on the WEEKLY POLL on who you think will be eliminated.
It is located at this link…
Big Brother 10 Vote Off Game
3. Earn points an win. The weekly poll closes when the show starts on the East Coast (7:00pm CST on Wednesday) However, since someone MIGHT get eliminated on Sunday I am closing the first poll early so VOTE NOW!!

Basically, I have given away 5 iPods over the past 3 years. You can be next. Play and win.

If you have any questions my email is realitytvchat@gmail.com! Love to hear from you!

3. Lastly, I have a few more surprises up my sleeves! Be sure to stick around and watch Big Brother 10 with us!

Peace, BBBlogger

PS: you only have today and Saturday left to sign up for the Live Feeds at a 10% discount. Click the large banner at the top of the page to sign up NOW!

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Big Brother 10 Houseguest First Impressions

by soonerryan on July 11, 2008

Three days before the mayhem of another Big Brother season gets under way, I had planned to sketch out my pre-show rankings. However, somebody at BuddyTV beat me to it and, frankly, did a brilliant job with it.

I don’t really have any idea how the season will pan out, but I do have some first impressions of several BB10 houseguests. So, if you don’t mind me sharing …

Jerry. I’ve made it no secret that I’ll have a hard time NOT rooting for the 75-year-old. He’s an ardent fan of the show, as are we. His wife has just been diagnosed with Parkinson’s. Our grandpa is playing Big Brother!

And I say, “Go out there and kick some tail, Jerry!”

However, my gut hunch says he plays nice like Chicken George and by the time we get to the Top 10, 8 or even 5, he’s sacrificing himself, saying that everybody in the house has become like one big family to him. While I’m pretty sure everybody in the house will take to Jerry in a positive fashion, I think it’ll be the old man himself who’s the real softie.

Jessie. Sorry, but the bodybuilder comes off, to me, as a meathead. Nice kid. Not much going on upstairs, and I sense that he’ll be one of those who wants to strategize and build an alliance way too early in the season.

Michelle. Very interested to see how she plays because Michelle appears to have some moxie. She reminds me of Amber a bit but tougher.

Brian. Seems normal. Too normal. He’s an Air Force man with a soft side, noting how he last cried over a breakup with his girlfriend. Again, a very interesting player.

Libra. My first impression is at how pretty she is. Yes, she’s a liberal, and politics will almost certainly be part of her game. Whether or not she is successful in leveraging her strong personality and political beliefs inside the house, to me, depends on how well she can articulate her positions. If she articulates politics the way Jameka did the Bible, it could be a disaster for her.

Who knows. I hope Libra is a little bit crazy.

Memphis. “Big Brother is going to be the biggest hustle.”

That sounds like something a Dr. Will would say. But does this “mixologist” really have game? My gut hunch is that he’s good player, possibly a contender to win.

Steven. Again, what an interesting guy. Sure, he’s a gay cowboy, and that means he’ll be more visible within the realm of the show because people will be able to label him. “Gay cowboy.” In the house even, he’ll be probably known as the “gay cowboy.” However, in his video he warns that people should not disrespect him, and his tone is not that of a drama queen. It’s that of a cowboy. I like this guy, and I think he’s a player.

Angie. Not sure how many smokers we have in the house this summer, but she’s one of them. I read she’s bringing nine cartons, which means she’s planning on staying awhile. But will she? Our last two winners were smokers, and I think there is something to be said for the “smoking porch” and BB diplomacy, the way deals are made over a smoke.

However, my gut hunch says there’s no way she wins. That same hunch says we’ll grow to like her as a person.

April. Her boobs are real. She has OCD. She’s single. She’s nuts, and I think she’ll be fun to mess with in the house. Move things out of order. Arrange boxes at varied heights. Insist her boobs are fake. My gut hunch says she’s not a player long term but that if she sticks around, she might hook up with Jessie the bodybuilder.

I’ll try to find more video vignettes in time for the season premiere on Sunday and perhaps do a Top 13 pre-show countdown. However, Jerry, Memphis, Libra and Steven look like players to watch at the outset of BB10. Your thoughts?

SoonerRyan
ryanwelton.com

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What Do We Really Know About BB10 Cast?

by soonerryan on July 9, 2008

We now know who the houseguests are .. but what do we really know?

My initial impression of the Big Brother 10 cast is one of elation because I sense a tremendous summer forthcoming. None of these people know each other. We have a wide, wide variety of age groups represented, including a 75-year-old and a 53-year-old, which rocks.

We’ve got die-hard conservatives and liberals.

We’ve got a gay bull rider and a woman suffering from extreme OCD.

Big Brother producer Allison Grodner says that BB10 is a back-to-basics season, and I think many of us dissatisfied with BB9 welcome this. Grodner did say that there is a twist of sorts playing out before the houseguests even enter the house.

Wonder what THAT could be?

The story before the story, before the show gets under way if you will, is Gerry MacDonald. Some stories have his name spelled with a ‘J,’ but the Associated Press has it with a ‘G,’ so I’m guessing it’s Gerry. But this 75-year-old guy is a huge fan of the show and has watched every season.

He has gotten into very good physical shape so that he can care for his wife, who was recently diagnosed with Parkinson’s. He’s a Korean War vet.

During this morning’s introductions on The Early Show, he said, “CBS will get their money’s worth.”

Do you find yourself already rooting for this guy? I do.

Alas, it really is too early.

Here are a few BB links to keep you busy:
>> Angie Packs 9 Cartons Of Cigs
>> Meet the ‘Big Brother 10’ Cast
>> TV Guide Ventures Inside Big Brother House

And as always, please come visit me at ryanwelton.com, where we’re talkin’ Nashville Star, So You Think You Can Dance? and America’s Got Talent.

SoonerRyan

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Big Brother 10 Cast Revealed

by BBBlogger on July 8, 2008

We know you want to see them….so without any further ado….


Want a tour of the Big Brother 10 house?

Here are the pics and bios from CBS.COM!

SOURCE: http://www.cbs.com/primetime/big_brother/

Angie

Age: 29
Hometown: Orlando, FL via Virginia Beach, VA
Occupation: Pharmaceutical Sales Representative
Marital Status: Single

Angie is a smart and sexy, Korean-American tomboy who can mix it up with the best of them. She is a recent divorcee who is happy to be single again.

Angie graduated from the University of Florida with a Bachelor’s Degree in Advertising and is currently working in pharmaceutical sales. She has a good relationship with her parents who have been married for almost 30 years though she thinks her dad understands her better than her mother. She is a devoted sister to her mentally disabled brother. Angie is very protective of him and stands up against anyone who makes fun of her brother.

She describes herself as wild, entertaining and funny and loves to hang out with friends. Her favorite activities are working out, socializing, boating and traveling – basically anything that’s fun to do. She is proud that she was the Guinness-chugging champion for women at Irish Kevin’s bar in Key West. She enjoys watching college football and is a dyed in the wool Gators fan. She’s also crazy about her miniature Dachshund whose name is Dixie.

Angie’s ideal romantic partner is an alpha male, confident and muscular. She prefers dark hair, likes tattoos and has a few herself. She really wants to be with a guy’s guy. That said, she’s a romantic at heart and her favorite movie is “The Notebook.”

Her birth date is July 2, 1979.

APRIL

Age: 30
Hometown: Higley, AZ via Arlington, NE
Occupation: Financial Manager
Marital Status: Single

April graduated from Doane College in Crete, NE with a Bachelor’s Degree in Sports and Fitness Management. She is currently working as a Financial Manager at a car dealership and does well in this “man’s world”.

She admits to being OCD and can’t sleep at night if the bottles in the refrigerator aren’t lined up properly.

April’s mother has always been there for her though they do have occasional differences of opinion. She describes her father as her “rock” and says he is her number one supporter. She has an identical twin sister, who is pregnant, and both have the same tattoo on their lower backs. Her favorite foods are carb-laden and include pasta, bread and Fruit Loops cereal. Her ideal romantic partner is fun, outgoing, adventurous, caring, patient, understanding, motivated and smart and she wonders if wanting all of these qualities is the reason she has yet to marry. She has a Siamese cat named George.

She describes herself as outgoing, competitive and attractive and is most proud that she’s a college graduate. She likes football and basketball and roots for the Nebraska Cornhuskers and the Phoenix Suns. Her favorite activities are watching sports, grilling outside, bowling and having sex. Her favorite movies are “Dumb & Dumber,” Remember the Titans” and “Crash.” She loves all types of music and her favorite artists are Dave Mathews, Madonna and Gwen Stefani. She reads Cosmo and particularly likes to read gossip magazines.

Her birth date is March 24, 1978.

BRIAN

Age: 27
Hometown: San Francisco, CA via Elk Grove, CA
Occupation: Telecommunication Account Manager
Marital Status: Single

Brian attended the College of the Air Force and received an Associate College Degree. He served in the Air Force for six years, was an F-16 crew chief and was then honorably discharged. He has worked as an investment banker, an international military recruiter and a snowboarder. He currently works in the telecommunications industry but is also involved in several entrepreneurial ventures.

Brian is a guy’s guy that was raised around several tough and feisty Italian women. His mother devoted her life to raising him and his siblings and she is the most important person in the world to him, along with his sisters.

He is a sports fan and likes to watch baseball and college football. He reads Maxim and Men’s Health magazines and listens to classic rock. His favorite artists are Led Zeppelin and The Beatles. He loves Italian food, has his own relationship with religion rather than a formal 0ne. The political office that would interest him is that of Vice President.

His ideal romantic partner will be family oriented, beautiful and caring, and will like to travel. He has never been married.

His birth date is August 21, 1980

DAN

Age: 24
Hometown: Dearborn, MI
Occupation: Catholic School Teacher
Marital Status: Single

Dan attended Michigan State University and earned a Master’s Degree in Kinesiology. He is currently working as a teacher in an all boys Catholic school.

He is conservative and not a fan of liberals. He doesn’t think that America would have been ready for a female president and if Hillary Clinton had won the presidency, he would have moved out of the country. He describes vegans as weird tree-huggers and believes that religion is important and that it helps to establish basic values. He thinks it becomes more important as you get older.

His ideal romantic partner will be caring, hot, have dark hair and skin and be exotic looking. He prefers someone who is not into parties. He likes to eat sushi, turkey cutlets, Mediterranean food and Cheez-Its. He enjoys alternative and rap music and also likes to listen to Frank Sinatra. His favorite movies include “The Godfather,” “Good Will Hunting” and “The Karate Kid, Parts I and II”. He likes the color black and thinks he wears it well. His favorite activities include running, coaching football, and going out with friends.

He once worked as a college football coach and claims he was the youngest person to do so. He also enjoys watching football. He thinks tattoos are trashy and that piercings are for freaks.

His birth date is September 1, 1983.

JERRY

Age: 75
Hometown: Magnolia, TX via Wilkes Barre, PA
Occupation: Great Grandfather/Retired Marketing Executive
Marital Status: Married

Jerry is a diehard Big Brother fan and hasn’t missed one episode in all nine seasons. He even watches Showtime After Dark and the 24/7 feed.

Jerry left high school in the 10th grade then, at age 38, returned to college. He went to Central State, Rochester Institute of Technology and Penn State and earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing Management ten years later. Before then, he spent four years in the United States Marine Corps and was honorably discharged in 1954. He has been a devoted husband to the same woman for 54 years, and stays physically fit so he can take care of her as she has recently been diagnosed with Parkinson’s. Jerry has two children, five grandchildren and four great grandchildren. He feels he has an excellent marriage and attributes a good marriage to allowing your partner their own space.

Jerry worked for 38 years in a sales/marketing environment and retired as a general manager at a multi-million dollar sales and marketing organization. He describes himself as being very competitive and says that being number one has been a driving force in his life. He likes to play golf and shoot pool and watches basketball, baseball, tennis and golf. He volunteers at an abandoned animal rescue, serves as a property manager, enjoys playing cards and working out at the gym. His favorite movie is “The Ten Commandments” and he listens to big band music, rock and roll and Elvis Presley. The perfect day for him is one where he is in touch with his family.

The political office he’d most like to hold is that of President of the United States which he thinks of as the most challenging. His heroes are those who serve in the military and he believes they deserve credit for the fact that we live in a free society. He describes himself as liking to touch, being fair and considerate.

His birth date is March 13, 1933.

JESSIE

Age: 22
Hometown: Huntington Beach, CA via Rudd, IA
Occupation: Professional Bodybuilder
Marital Status: Single

Jessie is the all American boy next door who graduated from high school in Iowa. He is a professional body-builder with the World Natural Body Building Federation. His goal is to be an inspirational figure to people who want to lose weight, get fit or pursue a drug-free, body-building life style. When he was 19, he worked as a Train Conductor for the Union Pacific Railroad.

He has a close, warm relationship with his mother. His favorite foods are pancakes, oatmeal, fish and bananas and he also eats Hamburger Helper. He likes hip hop music and Kanye West is a favorite artist. He plays baseball, football and tennis and likes to watch boxing and football. He likes to work out, go to Las Vegas, and get together with friends and family. His favorite activity is communicating with people that contact him whose lives he has helped to change.

Jessie describes his ideal romantic partner as curvy, having long dark hair and being opinionated. He describes himself as personable, confrontational and a flirt. His ideal political office is Vice President of the United States because he gets all the same perks as the President but gets to hang out behind-the-scenes. His proudest accomplishment is being the youngest national professional body builder. His father is his hero as he always gave Jessie the choice of doing right or wrong.

His birth date is April 23, 1986.

KEESHA

Age: 29
Hometown: Burbank, CA via Sterling, OH
Occupation: Waitress
Marital Status: Single

Keesha is a blond bombshell originally from Sterling, OH. She graduated from high school and came out to Los Angeles to pursue a career in modeling. She now works at Hooters, which she loves. Keesha considers Hooters an important part of her life. She has been featured in Hooters calendars and aspires to become part of the management team. She loves animals and has a Shih Tzu named Gizzmo and is a proud member of PETA. She doesn’t eat red meat and her favorite food is pizza hands down.

She is very close with her mother and has a good relationship with her dad. Her parents are her heroes and she describes them as strong, good people. She loves to watch baseball and like any girl, loves to shop. Her favorite movie is “Thelma and Louise,” she loves “The Golden Girls” on television and likes all kinds of music.

Her proudest accomplishment is leaving home, moving to California by herself not knowing a sole, and establishing a life for herself. She is most ashamed that she dated a friend’s ex-boyfriend soon after their breakup while her friend was still in love with him. Her idea of the perfect day is being on the beach with a cute guy by her side.
Her life’s motto is that you only live once, so have some fun.

Her birth date is August 1, 1978.

LIBRA

Age: 31
Hometown: Spring, TX
Occupation: Human Resources Representative
Marital Status: Married

Libra is a staunch Obama supporter living in the heart of Bush country. She attended Rice University where she earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science and Economics. Because of her strong personality, Libra has always stood out in the group at predominantly white schools. She has been married for seven years and has three children: a 4-year old girl and recently gave birth to a medical rarity… 4-month old twins, one black and one white. Her husband is comfortable staying at home with the kids and will be rooting Libra on all the way. Libra is a staunch Obama supporter living in the heart of Bush country.

She has a relationship with her mother but doesn’t know her father and has only met him one time that she can remember. She considers politics very important and has voted in every election for which she was eligible. She played volleyball in the NCAA Division and loved being a college athlete. She loves to shop, enjoys running, likes to gossip and hang out with family and friends.

Libra describes herself as intuitive and spunky and is most proud of her children. Oprah Winfrey is her hero because she has surpassed all the odds to become a top figure in television where she has influence on the American culture. The men she is attracted to include Jude Law, Rob Lowe, Matthew McConaughey and Nick from Big Brother 8. She’d love to become a singer but doesn’t believe it will ever happen.

Her birth date is August 6, 1976.

MEMPHIS

Age: 25
Hometown: Los Angeles, CA via Collierville, TN
Occupation: Mixologist
Marital Status: Single

Memphis is a very charismatic young man who, as a teenager, once sold fake Nike sport shoes on street corners. He currently works as a “Mixologist,” which he insists should not be confused with a bartender. Memphis attended Florida State University and earned an Associate College Degree in Event Management. Memphis has been with his girlfriend for the past three years and they’ve lived together for a year and a half. His father died when he was a teenager and he has a great relationship with his mother, who he considers a hero, and gets along with his stepfather. He describes himself as outgoing, energetic and active. His perfect romantic partner is fun, energetic and happy. He loves to eat seafood, watches “Entourage” on television and listens to Johnny Cash as well as other kinds of music. He likes to play basketball and enjoys working out and hiking. He also loves his Doberman Pincher named Diesel. His birth date is December 6, 1982.

MICHELLE

Age: 28
Hometown: Cumberland, RI
Occupation: Realtor
Marital Status: Single

Michelle is an East Coast firecracker who graduated from Cumberland High School and also studied real estate with Remax. She was raised in a large Portuguese family, is currently single and working as a realtor. Michelle has always spoken her mind and was the only person to jump up at her brother’s wedding when the priest asked if there were any objections.

She is an avid animal-lover and has a dog named Ralph Lauren, a pair of cats, Tiger and Cookie, a rabbit named Bugsie, a bird and three fishes.

Michelle calls her mother her best friend and feels she can confide in her about almost anything. She’s a lot like her father which sometimes causes them to butt heads. She enjoys Portuguese food and seafood, smokes an occasional cigar and likes to listen to hip hop, rap and techno music. She’s a sports-lover and likes to watch football, baseball, boxing, basketball and track and field. Her favorite activities are dancing, running, boxing, going to the beach and hanging out with friends.

She describes her ideal romantic partner as tall, tanned, smart, funny and in good shape and wants him to sweep her off of her feet. She describes herself as crazy, funny and outgoing. The political office to which she would aspire is that of President of the United States. Why not go to the top? She is most proud of the trophies and medals she won in running competitions and the marathon she ran in Australia at the age of 15.

Her birth date is December 29, 1979.

OLLIE

Age: 27
Hometown: Minneapolis, MN via Des Moines, IA
Occupation: Marketing Sales Representative
Marital Status: Single

As the son of a preacher, Ollie grew up in a strict Pentecostal family where, in his father’s church, faith healing and speaking in tongues were practiced. His father is his hero because he totally supported his entire family – his mother, three sisters and two brothers for two decades. Ollie fondly calls his family the “Black Brady Bunch.” To this day, Ollie does not drink, smoke or curse; staying true to the values he was raised with as a child.

Ollie describes himself as animated, energetic and good looking. His proudest accomplishment is receiving a full athletic scholarship to college where he played football. He’s a real sports fan and likes to watch football, basketball and the World Series. His favorite activities are working out, skiing and hanging out with friends and he listens to hip-hop, R&B and gospel music.

His ideal mate is classy… but sassy. He says he pierced both of his ears while in college to impress a girl. The things he would like to accomplish are financially oriented, i.e. earning enough money to be set for life by making a smart investment, creating the next best invention and/or winning the lottery. He’s not into politics though he says he votes every four years.

Ollie attended Iowa State University in Ames, IA, and graduated with a Bachelor’s of Arts degree. He was a sociology/communication studies major.

His birth date is October 22, 1980.

RENNY

Age: 53
Hometown: New Orleans, LA
Occupation: Beauty Salon Owner
Marital Status: Married

Renny describes herself as vivacious, witty, passionate, dynamic and entertaining. She’s a proud New Orleans socialite, the life of the party, who loves hanging out in the French Quarter with her family as well as friends. She claims to have outfits, as well as wigs, for any and all social occasions. Among the things that she is most proud of was being chosen as an NFL Saints dancer in 1977 out of the 2,000 girls that applied. She likes a wide variety of music including Soul, Pop and Jazz. While she has never been an actor or a singer, she especially enjoys showing off her Elvis, Judy Garland and Marilyn Monroe impersonations at parties.

Renny studied at the University of New Orleans as well as the Vidal Sassoon Academy in London, the Jingles International Hair Academy in New York City and the Paul Mitchell Institute in Costa Mesa, CA. She currently operates her own hair salon.

Renny has been happily married for 27 years, has two grown children, and says her husband has always encouraged her to do the things she loves. She thinks the separation between them while she is in the House will be okay as her husband has traveled quite a lot for business. She describes her perfect romantic partner as sensitive, sexy, brave, has a sense of humor and is a romantic at heart. She had a great relationship with her mother who served as her receptionist at her hair salon. Her dad was a World War II veteran.

Her birth date is July 29, 1954.

STEVEN

Age: 35
Hometown: Dallas, TX via Opelousas, LA
Occupation: Rodeo Competitor
Marital Status: Single

Steven is a geographic consultant by day and a rodeo cowboy by night. He is a champion bull rider in the gay rodeo circuit. He attended the Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, TX as well as the University of North Texas in Denton. He earned a Bachelor’s Degree in General Agriculture/Marketing and lists graduating from college as his proudest accomplishment. He also worked on a master’s Degree in Applied Geography. In the past, he has hauled horses across the country, taken people on horseback riding treks in the Colorado Rockies and served as a camp director at a children’s camp.

Steven describes himself as spontaneous, outgoing and outrageous. He describes his perfect romantic partner as strong and masculine, financially secure and smart. His favorite activities are being outside with his dog, Payton, a one-eyed miniature Daschund, watching television and working out. His favorite television shows are “Heroes,” “Project Runway” and “Nip/Tuck.” His hero is Chris LeDoux, a former rodeo cowboy who is now a country music star.

He sees himself as being extremely good at reading people and then manipulating them into doing what he wants them to do. He feels he is unique and random and claims that everyone who meets him likes him.

His birth date is May 24, 1973.

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Awww, yeah. Big Brother is alive and well.

Who’s ready to get their blog on? I am, that’s who!

And Julie Chen is ready to introduce the world to our 13 new houseguests, tomorrow (Tuesday) morning on The Early Show. However, according to the good folks at buddytv.com, we already have an idea of who’s stepping into our lives for the summer.

I should actually credit RealityBBQ, from whence this list came, and a standard caveat applies: This does come from the Web, so take it with a grain of reality television salt.

However, it looks like we have a:

  • A 75-year-old Big Brother fan named Jerry.
  • A 29-year-old blond Hooters waitress.
  • Newly-divorced Korean-American tomboy.
  • Gay Cowboy!
  • A middle-aged New Orleans socialite. Cajun accent included.
  • Son of a Preacher Man.
  • A male teacher at an All-Boys Catholic School. Hates Democrats.
  • 25-year-old, not a bartender.
  • African-American mother of three who loves Obama.
  • Thoughts? Will we have our first in-house death? Will the son of a preacher man and the cowboy have a brokeback big brother experience?

    Do you like or hate any of these caricatures, or would you rather just wait and see them in person before drawing conclusions?

    I’m really looking forward to this season. Let the games begin.

    SoonerRyan
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