Big Brother recap: A mastermind rises as we get our first eviction of the season

Things tend to escalate rather quickly on theBig Brotherestate, and this year is no different. A brief refresher on the three big twists of the premiere: Twist no. 3 was not much of a twist at all there would be an elimination during premiere week. Credit: CBS CUE THE INTRO CREDITS! Theres Victor, doing some dancing! And Jozea, also doing some dancing! And whoa, could it be, is that Paulie, dancing?...

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 219 words · Amy Moreno

Big Brother recap: Boys Who Break Ankles, Break Alliances

Remember when the veterans were going to stick together? And Nicole wasnt going to play the game with a boy in mind? And Frank was likeable? Credit: Bill Inoshita/CBS Yes, the good ol days. But here we are, three weeks in, and Bridgette is in charge (?! ), were all rooting for PaulTyra-Banks-style, and I feel vaguely sorry Bronte is nominated. Thats where we pick up, by the way, with Brontes Roadkill nomination a la Franks win....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 372 words · Robert Scott

Big Brother recap: Don't Rain on My Kiki

Like, almost every day. If first-grade Justin could pick up on that, then whats DaVonnes excuse? On top of all of that, James and Natalie are having a fight. Credit: CBS Janelle, Derrick, and I have that in common. Thats an awfully thoughtful long game, but you cant blame a man for trying. ), trying to convince herself DaVonne has too many faces to name. Nicole takes the bait REAL hard....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 356 words · Ernest Gutierrez

Big Brother recap: Frankwreck

The house reaches a pivotal decision about the future of its abs Is Paulie getting more attractive? Somehow, local crockpot Paulie has gone from simmer to boil in just a few short weeks. It all began with this weeks block still intact after Bridgette opted not to use the veto Wednesday. Bronte doesnt mind her block spot either, as shes fairly confident the plan is to oust Tiffany. Criminal condescension, petty butt pats, and general douchiness in the first degree....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 219 words · Lisa Brooks

Big Brother recap: Friday Night's Alright for Battling

Tonights the night Big Brotherposers are separated from true fans. Or something like that. And the other four? Credit: CBS They go home for real this time. Sticking with an unofficialGreasetheme, Julie Chen is looking RAVISHING as Bad Julie in all black and teased hair. I cant even deal with it, but as silly as it sounds, tonight is not about Julie. Glenn v Jozea Glenn emerges like a monster on steroids....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 416 words · Dr. Sarah Welch

Big Brother recap: I Whip My Hair Back and Forth

Hell hath no fury like a reckless version of a former houseguest Do you feel that? The gentle wisp of fresh air upon your cheek? Thats the reverberation of a hair flip heard round the world. Credit: CBS Oh, you havent heard about the flip? Well, then maybe we should start at the top of tonightsBig Brotherdisaster. Do you know whosnottaking it well? Tiffany, on the other hand, seems super proud of herself because shestargeteda big showmance....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 347 words · Stephanie Gray

Big Brother recap: I'm Not the Devil

But after Thursdays blindside, the episode was over, and were now stuck with the consequences. But this time, intryingto learn from last year, DaVonne walks away. She wont tell Frank who flipped on him. Credit: CBS Its sketchy, at best. After exchanging some info, she tells Frank shes making a deal with the devil. Anyway, theyre interrupted by DaVonne mid-conversation. It seems like this weeks battle lines have been drawn, yall....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 306 words · Monica Weaver

Big Brother recap: Keep Your Hands to Yourself

3), which means chauvinism won HOH (kindergarten rules no. Frank puts an end to that real quick Corey is his buddy, because of course he is. But back to Corey and Nicole sometimes history justlovesto repeat itself. Credit: CBS She says she doesnt want to be distracted, but honestly, shes not helping herself out. Corey is very pretty…or so he thinks. You know, casual jerk stuff, like telling girls theyre fat or sluts or hussies....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 227 words · Sara Gutierrez

Big Brother recap: Make America Zing Again

But the sheer totality of Paulies fall is still shocking. Up on the block next to reputed human Corey, Paulie declares a strike back. Im a born-bred competitor, a champion, he explains, before promising to go full-on beast mode. Credit: CBS Question: Which is the beast who cries like a baby? Is it the brown bear? The permissive hoot owl? Paulie cries all alone in the confessional. He confronts his former bros, despondent, betrayed....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 487 words · Carrie Cantu

Big Brother recap: Nude if you do, nude if you don't

I didnt know what happened in there, and honestly, I didnt need to find out. Maybe if I did, Id have a better grasp on whats happening this week onBig Brother. Whats an eight pack? Credit: CBS Would I be better at getting undressed at warp speed if I had practiced changing with my classmates? We open up back at the nomination ceremony, with Jozea 100-percent confident hes not going home....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 336 words · Leslie Armstrong

Big Brother recap: Only One Brain

Jozea is risen Category Four, Freakazoids, Big Sister, Team Unicorn, Spy Girls, Eight Pack. So many teams, so many alliances. Who can keep track? Credit: CBS Jozea is in charge. Jozea runs this house. Jozea is all, all is Jozea. Who rules the majority? Me, responds Jozea. Nothing gets past Jozea. There is nothing besides Jozea; there is nothingbut Jozea. As the house recovers from the shock of the Roadkill nominee Paul!...

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 405 words · Paul Fitzgerald

Big Brother recap: Season 18, Episode 16

But other than that, we were left adrift. No HOH, norealreaction to Victors return, no legitimate time with a shirtless Paulie. It was, to put it simply,anarchy. Credit: CBS Everyone else is screaming because the team twist is over (thank God). Like I said, Frank is 100-percent open to aligning with Victor, and vice versa. It doesnt seem to take too long before the tide starts to turn, though. DaVonne wants Frank out first, and Franks feeling the same about her....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 495 words · Joseph Chavez

Big Brother recap: Season 18, Episode 17

Frank tries to flip the house Bridgettes not taking it well. James lied and threw her and Frank up on the block. Everybody lies inBig Brothereventually, but Bridgette didnt see this coming. Credit: CBS This isnt his first rodeo, if you recall. Then he put his trust in Coach Dan and that was the end of Frank. Still, hes confused about one thing. Why is everyone gunning for him? I wasnt a scandalous player in my season, he tells James, hunting for a new ally....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 373 words · Christopher Holland