No one said this game was easy! Ya think you're in the majority but when people get antsy to play, rumors start spreading, threats start emerging, and new targets appear. The 8 Pack got their target, Victor, out of the house. Would Bronte be next? Not if Bridgette, the new HOH, has any say! In a two nominee season, this would be a crucial week but with the Roadkill competition, this HOH could be for nothing. With some new sub alliances forming, here is how the power ranking shapes up going into Week 3.
#1) Nicole (1)
Nicole stays on top simply with her ability to allow the other vets to place targets on others and using her in their numbers. Nicole has a number two in Corey. They are working with Paulie and Zakiyah who have Da'Vonne. She has also James in one corner and Frank in another. When the time comes, Nicole will get to chose who the right end game is with. But for now, being wanted by all is the way to the top.
#2) Da’Vonne (2)
The theme with Da'Vonne, for the second straight season, is she is so antsy to make a big move that she is getting in people's ears far too early. The girl can't sit back and wait! She has her eyes on Tiffany and Frank and wants to be able to take credit if that move gets made. But she doesn't realize that if she takes the credit, it makes her a solid target. Da'Vonne needs to cool off, and quick.
#3) James (5)
It's hard to say if James realizes he's back to play Big Brother and not Punk'd. James is getting wooed by the false hope of a romance with Natalie, which could be detrimental should her name be up for Roadkill. But like Nicole, the less game he's playing, the less reason to target him now.
#4) Zakiyah (7)
Zakiyah is playing a phenomenal game. She has a solid bond with Da'Vonne. She is working Paulie quite well. And she is letting people play and be the mouthpiece of chaos. She hasn't proven herself a competitor yet and that may be to her benefit. If she can turn it out when the time is right, keeping her around too long will be the rest of the house's demise.
#5) Michelle (6)
Like Zakiyah, Michelle picked the right side of the house to align with from the start. And that is going to get her far. Unlike Zakiyah, she doesn't seem to have a viable number two. Michelle will be used for a number and will likely flip her way around to get better positioning. But that could come back to haunt her when it comes to loyalty. For now, she's doing what she's told.
#6) Corey (8)
Corey is a player on this season of Big Brother. Has he done anything? Absolutely not. And that's working to his advantage. But does he have a shot of winning this game? Absolutely not. Corey is being played by Nicole and will be her meat shield. And until he smartens up, he has zero percent chance of winning this game.
#7) Paulie (9)
Paulie is making a very strong case for being a better player than one of my favorite players ever, his brother. Paulie had a great HOH and did what he wanted to do. Which is what the 8 Pack wanted. With that, he was granted intel on the alliance. He smartly didn't blow up. Paulie is on the rise but he's not higher simply because he's technically an outlier. But watch this kid make a strong showing if he continues to win or be safe through association.
#8) Frank (3)
It's good to be the alpha male. Until it's not. He's a challenge threat and a complete idiot when it comes to talking game to too many people. He has become a giant target for nearly everyone. Thanks to the team twist, Frank gets a free pass. And he has no idea that he was a target. Will someone have the balls to get him out next week or will he win his to victory? Frank needs to win the next HOH or he's done.
#9) Tiffany (4)
Tiffany and her sister Vanessa have a paranoia gene. When players saw it for the first time in Vanessa, it was passed off as just ridiculous and allowed her to get pretty damn far. Tiffany doesn't have that advantage and will likely be punished for it. She is a target for people on both sides of the house and could be a casualty of paranoia.
#10) Paul (12)
Paul's positioning fluctuates. He could have been higher and then he voted against Victor. Call it friendship if you'd like. I call it stupid. He has a social game that is uncanny. Somehow he is getting in with the right people at the right time. And that's dangerous. But with a majority alliance with veterans knowing that he could do damage down the road, Paul could still see an early exit.
#11) Natalie (10)
The spy girls have the power! But the spy girls won't have all the power. There is little chance, Natalie, Bronte, or Bridgette will win the Roadkill causing Natalie or Bronte to be put up. If that nominee comes down through veto, it's likely the other will go up. And then it's a battle of deciding who has a better shot of advancing. And that person is Natalie. Simply because she has the heart of James.
#12) Bridgette (11)
How do you win HOH and still drop a place? It's because she is in Frank's back pocket and Frank is a giant target. Bridgette is not smart enough to win her way into the power alliance and will put up people who she thinks are against the spy girls. And that's a waste because neither of her picks will go home.
#13) Bronte (13)
Bronte is just bad at Big Brother. She is the target of the majority and will be going home if her alliance doesn't win Roadkill. This will likely be the end of Bronte.
The first official two weeks of Big Brother 18 has come and gone and we lost two along the way! Glenn got Jodi'd and knocked out without being voted out and the delusional messiah Jozea got "blindsided" by the majority in the first official eviction. But don't fret, Glenn or Jozea could come back with the new twist, the Battle Back! And it's just like Redemption Island and I LOVE IT! Will this affect the game? We'll find out in a couple weeks after the fifth eviction. But let's just say that this season is belonging to the vets. Is there a chance that a newbie could win? Let's find out!
#1) Nicole
The reigning HOH set a precedence in the BB18 house. During her time, 8Pack was formed and the targets are the six moronic newbies. Simply being a vet, Nicole's influence is what helps her secure the power in the alliance. Where she needs to be careful is not being able to place a bigger target on her allies should 8Pack lose HOH and Roadkill.
#2) Da'Vonne
Mama Day is doing better than last year! But not by much. Da'Vonne wants to play but it's too soon to play the aggressive game she's itching for. That's what got her in trouble last time. She has a solid ally in Zakiyah as well as having Vet status. She has influence. As long as she stays cool and not play a game of paranoia, Da'Vonne will hit jury.
#3) Frank
Call it sexist but being a physical threat is what knocks him from having a top spot. Frank learned from Boogie. Whether you like his game or not, he's a winner. Frank is starting to put his hands in a couple of different pots. If anything will be his downfall it'll be his wavering allegiance should anyone compare notes.
#4) Tiffany
The comparisons to Vanessa is terrifying. Tiffany doesn't have the control yet but her game is one of constant fear if anyone tells her that her name came up in conversation. What Tiffany needs to do is play it cool and do everything in her power to not be a target. If she does become a target expect her game to go off the rails.
#5) James
James is playing the same game as last season. And that's a game of pranks and flirting. And that is going to get him kicked out early. He's starting to annoy people inside the house. Sure America may love watching the pranks but he's wasting food and ruining people's beauty regiments. Unless he finds power, Janes is an easy target.
#6) Michelle
Michelle is dangerous. Like really dangerous. She knows way too much about how to play with the vets and align herself well. But because she's so unassuming, she will fly so far under the radar that it'll be too late to evict her before she ms a threat to win.
#7) Zakiyah
Like Michelle, Zakiyah knows how to butter up the right people. She has a final two in place with Da'Vonne which couldn't be any better positioning at this time. What will be her downfall is the flirting with Paulie. If Day thinks Paulie is taking her place, she'll just cut Zakiyah.
#8) Corey
The thing about Corey is that he's so oblivious to what he's doing right and wrong that should he ever get HOH, he'll likely mess it up. The relationship he has with Nicole is great but when people want to break them up, he will be a casualty and not even realize it.
#9) Paulie
Paulie treads right in the middle as he's not fully set in a specific alliance. That could be good but once he needs to make a choice, someone will be pissed. He has no idea that he's not even in 8 Pack and will likely just end up doing their bidding and get no benefit from it aside from getting blood on his hands.
#10) Natalie
Natalie knows. She knows she picked the wrong people to align with. And she is gonna fight to get into the majority or at least disassociate with the newbies. Her way in? James. Blind him with flirting and he will wrongly protect her.
#11) Bridgette
I think she was completely shocked that she became a target. Then again the renom selections were limited. She has the spy girls but after the royal mess up Bronte made, she will be a target yet again. She needs to just sit down and let the bullets fly over head if she has any hope of remaining in this game.
#12) Paul
He said he would go bananas if his bro Jozea was evicted. He was and he didn't. Could he see the writing on the wall or is he trying to flip to save his butt? Paul clearly has no clue about what the game he's playing is and he better find someone who does.
#13) Bronte
The voice combined with the horrendous game play is proving Bronte is one of the most unbearable players ever. She was so blind to the situation she destroyed Bridgette's placement. She also has a short fuse that will get her in trouble. If a girl's gotta go, Bronte is it.
#14) Victor
Victor was lucky last week only because he was immune. Now that public enemy number one is gone and Paul is shifting, expect Victor to take Jozea's target. Unless he gets a veto victory, Victor will only have a chance in the Battle Back.
It's back! Get ready for another exciting summer of Big Brother! Last week we got a glimpse of our 12 NEW houseguests. It should be noted that this season will have 4 "mystery" guests that are likely comprised of 4 previous players. There has been some wide speculation of who these returning players could be but until we see them on our screens, it's a mystery. Based solely off of the interviews with Jeff and their bios, here are my pre season power rankings! And note, this will absolutely change once we know who the final four houseguests will be.
#1. Tiffany
And she looks like Vanessa and sounds like her too! Just not as a whiney. She knows how to work Jeff except playing coy about Vanessa. Once people figure out who she is, she is gone. If she can keep her emotions in check, she may have a shot. If not, she will have a giant target on her back simply by the fact that Vanessa’s brilliant game play.
Prediction: Finals
#2. Bridgette
Little Miss Smiles. She is sugary sweet. So perky. I like her! She is a fan of the show, in some capacity. She’s not a super girly girl so she may not fit in but she seems like she can be a chameleon. Bridgette says she is a bad liar. She seems like she will be walked all over. Is she a failed version of Becky? Perhaps. But with so many big personalities this season, Bridgette could sneak her way to the end.
Prediction: Finals
#3. Zakiyah
She may be a preschool teacher but I’m convinced she is a fierce girl that will explode! If you cross Zakiya, she will destroy you. And my gut is telling me that she is going to fall in love with someone who won’t want her. I can see her being early jury and be bitter until the end. She’s going to try to play a mental game and I don’t really see that working out.
Prediction: Jury
#4. Jozea
Will he be name dropping all summer? If he’s smart he won’t tell stories all season long. He seems like he will get along with a lot of people. He will be a social player that could help him get pretty far. He doesn’t seem to have a giant personality at the bat which will allow him to squeak by early on.
Prediction: Jury
#5. Glenn
By default, Glenn is an outcast. He’s the oldest person in the house and that may make him an easy target. He is very personable but you can tell he has a fire inside and a mouth to match. Don’t piss him off because he will fight. If he truly is versatile, then this game is meant for him. He’s an underdog. He’s a sleeper. Don’t count him out quite yet.
Prediction: Jury
#6. Paulie
But can’t we have Cody? They too, sound the same. He has a target on his back just like Tiffany. He is not nearly as suave as his brother. The thing with Cody was he had a brilliant alliance. Paulie needs to find a Derrick. Could that Derrick be Tiffany? If they pair up that could be a power dynamic. If not, Paulie is an easy target.
Prediction: Jury
#7. Michelle
Is Michelle the new Nicole? Probably. But does she have a Hayden to help her along and push her to fight? Probably not. She’s the superfan of the season. Amongst the cast, she should keep her knowledge of the game to a minimum. Michelle needs to find a good partner or alliance and keep in the middle of it. She could be an underdog or a giant target for her smarts and likability.
Prediction: Jury
#8. Bronte
OMG! THAT VOICE! She can’t be as dumb as she is. Or she is the greatest actress in the history of the world. She wants to be a mathematician and she can’t do 9 x 9?! The sad fact is that she is going to be dragged far simply because she is an odd duck. Victoria, we’re looking at you. Can the house flip on her because her voice is annoying? I can see that happening. I mean, I would vote her out. Expect to hear Bronte and her problem solving skills all summer long.
Prediction: Jury
#9. Corey
Thank god we got a country boy! So basically Corey is Clay, right? Big picture, Corey just does not fit in with this cast. He is a charmer. He’s attractive. But how far will that take him? He seems like he has a moral compass that will hurt him play the game smartly.
Prediction: Pre Jury
#10. Natalie
Natalie is a girly girl. She will find a boy and crush. And then forget she’s playing a game. She seems like she will be likable and could float her way through the jury. She’s unimposing. And that’s fine for the early stage of the game. But if she really wants to make an all girls alliance, she better be smart about it.
Prediction: Pre Jury
#11. Victor
Tool. He is a tool. He just looks like he has the biggest ego ever. From Devin to Jeremy to Jace, Victor fills the quota of the big guy with big ego who will be out early. Victor will try to have a showmance and it will backfire. He claims he has strategy but I see known. Bye Victor!
Prediction: Pre Jury
#12. Paul
"Cool" guy that will likely explode without warning. Seems like an earlier boot if he doesn't vibe with someone. Oh and that laugh. Annoying. Is he short or is Jeff that big? He is bound to push buttons and piss people off.
Prediction: Pre Jury
