Episode 9 Recap- Foam Boy Hunting!

Life post Mama Day finds us in a world ruled by Vanessa and Austin and Gronk’s party is the most excitement to come. Please tell me there is hope in this world because this ain’t my party scene. With Da’Vonne gone, Audrey should be enemy number 1. Vanessa, hours before the eviction, learns the truth about Liz and Julia. How will this work to her advantage? With Julia coming out to Vanessa, Julia has plans post official switch, but getting there has to happen first. Vanessa needs to protect Liz and Julia so she goes to Shelli and Clay about the truth. Shelli understands how this could work to her advantage if another number comes in. Clay warns Julia that she can’t be alone with the other side of the house. Shelli is so happy for one reason and one reason only. SORORITY SISTERS! ugh Vanessa goes to Austin who is completely in the dark about the truth. So dumb. With the Twin alliance in power, how will they secure 3 more evictions? We’ll find out soon but first it’s HOH room time. Oh wait, not yet. Meg and Jason and Jeff and James praying they’re not targets. Austin finally gets his Julia moment where Austin reveals to us that he actually likes Liz. But not necessarily Julia. Even though he had no idea which was which. Hillbilly and Amazing Race Douche are freaking out about Vanessa because they have no idea what she’ll do. But Austin and Vanessa decide that Jeff, Jason, or James should be the ultimate target making the house think Audrey is the real target. It’s a risky move but with the pieces in place, it could secure a better chance getting Julia into the game. 

It’s finally HOH room reveal. Vanessa gets to see a picture of her girlfriend and her puppies. Austin finds baby pictures and Clay Aiken music. Austin is a Claymate? HUH! In the twin swap, Julia reveals to Liz that her new alliance knows everything. She goes straight to the HOH room where Vanessa clearly has no idea who is who. Clay arrives in a sexy bathrobe to greet real Liz. Liz is relieved until she understands how mean the rest of the house are. STOP FAT SHAMING! But as Liz reveals the differences between the two, these houseguests are morons. As is Austin with the dumb alliance name. The Sixth Sense. Well, actually that’s not half bad. 

In the backyard, Clay and Steve play with balls and bro out on the hammock. Wait, strike that. They fall right off. Sorry Stevie, you’re a dork. James knows he and his group are going up until they theorize about Liz. The Rock Doc plays detective about Liz and the crown on her tooth. Rock Dock intrudes the HOH and plays fake paparazzi until Liz gets onto him. Jeff pulls his podcast bro Austin into a room to tell him that his bestie is a twin. Austin plays dumb, which he does well, because he knows he is about to slam a knife into his Jeff’s back. Jeff wants the Liz reveal to happen but Austin will protect his ladies! Austin, Vanessa, and Liz try to pick their nominees for eviction. Vanessa wants Austin to nominate Meg and she’ll pick John. But they need a deal with him to play the pawn again. Vanessa and Austin him safety through six evictions. He agrees because he can’t say no at this point. Oh and has anyone noticed Becky hasn’t been seen at all this episode? Poor Becky. So pointless. 

Austin/Judas and Vanessa reveal their nominations

It’s nomination time. What is about to happen because Judas is in the house! Austin and Judas decide to nominate Meg and Jason because of Da’Vonne. Vanessa selects James and John for game purposes. Jason is pissed to up with Princess Pretty Pawn. Johnny is mad because James took his picture spot. He’s becoming more and more lovable. Audrey is on the outs and breathes a quick sigh of relief. Meg is upset because she doesn’t want to continue to be a pawn. Well go talk to Johnny, Princess Pretty Pawn. Meg and Jason are collectively made because unless it’s bedazzling, putting up a play, or cooking a frittata, they’re gonna lose up against the dudes. James tries to hype up the Rock Doc but he doesn’t buy into it because he’s in a good spot and can’t reveal it. 

Gronk's Foam Party Battle of the Block

It’s a foam party in the backyard at Club Gronk. Wait! There are non houseguests in the house! WHAT! The Battle of the Block this week is find the matching patterns on items to the party goer. Oh and there’s a maze involved. James’ strategy is to find the hot chicks. Jason is so “disorientating”. Johnny Mac is throwing it but also can’t breathe through the foam. Poor kid. Meg notices the man with the murse because how can you miss a man with a murse and immediately finds his matching pattern. James is clueless because all he knows is camo. The gay man and the New York hipster chick are destroying the competition. Partially because James sucks at this. Jason is thrilled with all the cute boys in his VIP lounge. Jason and Princess Pretty Pawn win dethroning Austin, who gets foamed in the process. With James and John on the block, will Audrey be the target as the house assumes or will Jeff find himself up there if a veto is used? Oh NO site of Becky until the credits. Poor train wreck. 

Episode 7 Recap- Mama Demon and the Week From Hell

It’s been an eventful week 2! Players are getting played and targeted early as Shelli and Becky had obvious targets. So with Shelli wanting Day out, how will she secure it? Let’s find out!

We begin with the aftermath of the Battle of the Block. Things are going well for the official HoH Shelli. Becky barely got time to enjoy being the head of household. Becky thinks Shelli will do her dirty work but homegirl is gonna be shocked soon! Mama Day is still shocked she’s a target and thinks her awful strategy is the reason they lost. Nope! To celebrate not doing anything, John hugs Clay and Shelli and nows he’s golden in the Cougar and Golden Boy’s eyes. The way Shelli and Clay treat John is like a mob boss. Oh, and then they cuddle in bed and it’s weird. In the Have Not Room from Hell, Jason, James, and Meg chat about what could happen with the current chopping block. This is the Big Brother house and the walls are thin and Audrey is lurking, listening in. She hears the trios plans of hoping she gets backdoored. Cue the chaos! And then it’s time for the Twin Twist. Rather than sharing information, they FIGHT! Idiots. With the swap in action, New Liz is grossed out by the kitchen. And I would be too. Jason catches her but is too sleepy to notice who it is. We move into the Veto selection. Shelli draws Houseguests Choice and picks Clay. John selects Meg while Da’Vonne grabs Steve and not her ride or die Jason. If looks could kill! She pissed! Jackie is selected as host because she does absolutely nothing in this house. #floater Audrey corners Clay in the bathroom to discuss their allegiance. Thunderbuns reassures her that Da’Vonne is the target. James, who hates the Have Not room, is wearing his sunglasses and listening to Da’Vonne whine about her position, blaming everyone and everything for her demise. 

Twin Swap! 

It’s Veto Comp time and it’s another movie set. The players are forced to be interns and go head to head to collect Kathy’s assistant’s missing item. First up it’s John vs Da’Vonne, who is pissed. Kathy’s voice appears begging for items (including a framed picture of Jodi of BB14). Da'Vonne picks the wrong item, runs back for the right one as John finally figures out he needs to unicycle. John beats Da’Vonne, securing her demise. Steve battles Clay next. Clay, like a football player, secures the rubber ducky beating Steve. Meg chooses to battle Shelli because she wants to throw it. Shelli picks wrong and Meg is stuck to play again. John picks Meg and easily wins after grabbing the corn starch. It’s the Rock Doc vs Golden Boy. Who will prevail? It’s Johnny Mac! By winning, he’ll definitely take himself off. Mama Day thinks Audrey should go up. Shelli now has to find a replacement nominee. And the right one at that. 

Johnny Mac and his Veto

Shelli is now scrambling to figure out a way to get Da’Vonne out. Clay thinks John should save the veto. And while talking to him, the camera pans to John who looks like a 12 year old boy. Clay and Shelli pull Becky up to tell her she’s not picking Audrey. Becky is nervous about keeping Audrey because she’s unpredictable. They try to strike a deal so she’s not pissed. And it works! James, Jason, and Mama Demon are sad but the demon has been unleashed! They think Audrey has to go or it will be war. Vanessa, worried she may be a replacement, tries to ensure she’s not going up. Vanessa knows it has to be a girl to go up and they go through the list. Until the Rock Doc appears. Shelli proposes not using the veto to which he thinks is ridiculous. Clay tries to sway him but Johnny Mac becomes smart and says no. Austin makes a rare post-Jace appearance to also ensure he and Liz are safe. Shelli thinks Liz could be an option. Liz is terrified because she knows the stakes of the Twin Twist. Liz reluctantly agrees to be a pawn. Austin needs to ensure this doesn’t actually happen. 

It’s night time and the blowup giraffe is in the house. Oh and there is boy talk in Meg’s bed. Austin hears this 5 am pillow talk and uses it to his advantage. He convinces Vanessa to talk to Shelli about switching her pawn from Liz to Meg. Vanessa does his dirty work by twisting the truth. Shelli buys it and now realizes that a Meg vs Da’Vonne battle would ensure Day leaving. Audrey, alone in bed, talks to Clay and begins to backtrack into a near fight. It’s so ridiculous. #entitlement Clay tattles on Audrey to Shelli just so there’s some suspense. But alas there won’t be. John does his Veto ritual. He puts on the necklace. He looks at the memory wall. With the obvious about to come, it’s a matter of who will be John’s replacement. Will it be Liz? Or Audrey? Or Meg? Or a blindside edit? Nah. It’s totally Meg. Da’Vonne has the knowing look of defeat. Meg knew a pawn was necessary but she’s bummed it’s her. Shelly’s ultimate plan will follow through and she’s thrilled. The poker dealer claims you should always be team day because she’s gonna try to stay. 

The live episode is upon us and the last laugh twist will be determined. Who’s going to get it and will it have any sway on saving Da’Vonne? And who will be the next head on the chopping block? Will Audrey be next or will it all be determined by a random HOH twist? 

Episode 1 Recap: BB Takeover, or WHY ARE YOU DOING THIS AGAIN!

Big Brother is a beloved show. It has recent fans who’ve just started watching the past few years. It has superfans who’ve been watching since the very first season. I fall into the super superfan category. I’ve studied the show inside and out. I’ve rewatched seasons. I remember every single contestant. I remember every single twist. And as a super superfan, you have to expect the unexpected. But after tonight, the unexpected seems more like recycled crap. More on that later, for now let’s get started on the recap of our very first episode of BB17!

The show begins and our fearless leader Julie Chen sets us up for a great season. Unlike previous seasons, Julie teases us from INSIDE the house. We get our first official look at the newly designed Big Brother house, now including the glass bridge outside of the Head of Household room. As Julie gives us the walk through and into the “live” studio audience outside the BB house, we learn that we are going to get THREE twists in one night. One will be a fan favorite, one will be brand new, and one will be a secret just for us. We already know that the brand new twist will be the BB Takeover where each week will introduce a new twist that will destroy the game. Literally. Forget having a strategy because everything that could happen will likely happen. But before we get there, let’s meet our houseguests. 

It is tradition that we meet our houseguests in their natural habitat so we get a glimpse of who they really are, prior to entering the BB house. Rather than analyzing every single moment, the highlights included:
- James is a hick through and through
- Meg lives with her #gusband, or gay husband
- Jace is a born explorer (and a carbon copy of Hayden Voss)
- Audrey is a girly girl, yet athletic (and it’s all a big lead up for her big secret)
- Austin (and Judas) has a masters in Medieval Romance Literature
- Da’Vonne is a gamer with a baby
- Clay’s family farm has a beautiful fence with “The Honeycutts” on it
- Shelli is a DYIer (and very handsy)
Is the intro package ever really important? Nah? It’s mostly a throw away of fun and bubbly staged moments. BUT for those reality TV superfans, I bet you were eagle eyed into Meg’s package where one of her best friends included Survivor: Redemption Island and Survivor Caramoan castaway Andrea Boehlke! Also, did anyone else think that Da’Vonne was gonna pack her baby in her suitcase? The way she was just laying on the side I was ready for her to toss her in. 

So there are our first eight…Eight?! Last time we had people enter in two groups was in BB 16 where we had the fan-splitting Battle of the Block. Hmmm, could this recycled twist come back? We’ll just have to wait and see. So the first eight are granted entry into the house for what is to be a history making 98 days. Good luck y’all! Once the eight do their typical “ahhhs” and “omgs” and hugs and kisses, we start to some dynamics form. The edit clearly wants us to watch the Puma and the Texan get it on because Shelli wants Clay real bad. Which actually works because Clay likes animals. And I’m sure we all noticed the disproportionate combo of Austin (who hasn’t revealed Judas yet) and James. It’s hilarious. It’s hard to gage just how tall James is but next to Austin, he looks like a munchkin. As the eight were exploring, they seemed to fall in love with the glass bridge. Until they realized ladies best not wear skirts cuz the fellas can look right up! Now I wonder if production thought of that as a bad thing...

Top Row: Austin, Audrey, Jace, Clay
Bottom Row: Meg, James, Shelli, Da'Vonne

The obligatory circle of hellos and introductions continues to tease the showmance between Clay and Shelli, adding their unofficial alliance title “The Heart Murmurs” once it’s revealed that they both had heart murmurs. Shelli also reveals she has a twin brother. Oh twins, who really cares. (#foreshadow). There are an abundance of lies as the houseguests reveal their occupations including Da’Vonne (the poker dealer is now a 2nd grade teacher), Clay (the former football player is now a grad student), and Meg (oh wait, server in NYC and actress are the same thing aren't they?). Also, James thinks Meg looks like Taylor Swift. Another lie right there. But someone who isn’t lying is Audrey. As it was already spoiled all over the internet, Audrey revealed to her houseguests that she is transgender. A first for the franchise. It’s a bold move but a beautiful moment. Her seven roommates seem to welcome this with open arms. Will this play into the game at all or will this just be a blip to the story? It’s too soon to tell but with it out on the table, Audrey can play the game openly. In the diary room interviews, all the houseguests talk about Audrey but it’s James who seems to get a little confused about life. He compares him being Southern Asian to Audrey being transgender. I know there’s sentiment in the statement but it totally misses the mark. 

When we return from commercial, we get a chance to see the players in their new natural habitats. We see Shelli, Da’Vonne, and Audrey chatting in the doorless bedroom with the best bedding while Jace, Austin, and Clay are in the macho man room chatting about cookies. Is this a set up for a boys vs. girls alliance formation? It is on one side as Audrey immediately pursues Shelli and Da’Vonne for an alliance, stating that a girl has to take over and win. Well, cross your fingers you’re not a Joey sweetheart because if this catches wind, you’re outta here first! With the alliance sealed, we jump ahead to see James and Clay joining in on a discussion about “y’all”. How boring. Why would you show this? Oh, because it leads into a discussion on Audrey’s journey and her family’s acceptance. We learn that she was sent to a camp to repress her thoughts but it backfires. I think all of the houseguests are relieved to find out that Audrey is loved by her family. But throughout this story, poker dealer Da’Vonne is reading every single person and believes there’s something up with Audrey’s story. Hate to break it to ya, but don’t doubt her just yet because YOU JUST MADE AN ALLIANCE WITH HER! 

It’s the first night of Big Brother so we know we’re gonna get a little bit of competitive action. And we do! In tonight’s first twist of the season! It’s the fan favorite twist. Julie reveals that we are in fact getting another season of the stupid Battle of the Block. Was this really a fan favorite? I don’t know. Perhaps some people hated it because the BB 16 players truly didn’t understand how to utilize it. Maybe these houseguests will use it as strategy and not a throwaway tool. Before the competition can begin, Julie reveals that one contestant must sit out. Why exactly? We’ll never know. Literally, we still don’t know. But it doesn’t matter as Da’Vonne volunteers herself as long as the other seven don’t nominate her. They agree and it’s outside they go! Assuringly related to the special guests feature of the season, TV personality Kevin Frasier is the host of the competition which is set up like a red carpet for a BB movie that got bad reviews. After some awkward interactions (we’re looking at you James), the competition is underway. In this first Head of Household competitions, houseguests are perched on a ledge and must catch ten “tomatoes” in order to be crowned the first (of two) HOH of the summer. The competition gets underway and it’s not as easy as it looks. And these tomatoes are literally softballs. Just watch Meg get nailed in the boob. James seems to get the hang of it. So do Austin and Clay. But then things get dicey. The ledge begins to move and Meg falls. As does Austin, who rips down the holder, and Clay, who just revealed he’s golden. Poor pretty boy. We didn’t even get to see you get dirty. With three out, James is way in the lead with Jace slowly behind and Shelli and Audrey ball-less. Jace catches himself twice to avoid falling. Out of nowhere, Jace, Shelli, and Audrey catch up to the Asian Hillbilly but wait, the ledge is falling and down go…ALL FOUR?! Really? Julie reveals that they have to look at instant replay to determine the winner. After reviewing the tape, it’s revealed that James has won and will be the first HOH. For all those who underestimated the Asian Hillbilly, myself included, you really have to expect the unexpected. 

With a new HOH in place, it’s time for Julie to reveal the next twist to the houseguests. While it isn’t a surprise for us, the houseguests learn about BB Takeover, which includes a surf-tastic “Get Ready for a Takeover” theme song. I have a feeling it will get obnoxious real fast. What this means is that each week a new twist will be revealed. What is it? Who knows but it’s sure to shake up the game. Expect mass pandemonium. For those with a strategy, you might as well just toss it out the window because thinking moves ahead won’t work this time around. 

So that’s it, right? Nope. We have our third twist to get to! The third twist. What could it be? We’re expecting something fresh and new and game changing, right? Well get ready to scream because the third twist is titled: TWIN TWIST. Excuse me? Did I just get out of a time machine from 2004 because I could have sworn Big Brother included this twist in BB5. For those who don’t remember, BB5 was themed DNA, or Do Not Assume. The main twists revolved around familiar bonds including Cowboy and Nakomis discovering they were half siblings and Adria and Natalie playing as Adria for 4 weeks. In 2004, this twist was golden. It was completely unexpected and amazing. But this was a time where social media could not aid in discovering who this person is. Julie teased that the Twin may or may not be in the house with this first eight. But superfans seem to have already linked who the Twin is (we’ll get to that tomorrow). So now begs the question, why? If the rest of the BB Takeover twists involve previous twists, then fine, Twin Twist is fine. But to reboot an iconic moment from the classic season is just unfair to us. It worked in the moment. 

It may not have been a super eventful evening but a lot sure did happen! What are your thoughts on the first eight? And are you Team Twin Twist? Sound off and get ready for night two of the two night premiere tomorrow on CBS! 

Big Brother 17 Official Cast Portraits

CBS has released the official Big Brother 17 cast portraits! Thank goodness because those selfies were not doing it. What do you think of the cast?

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Big Brother 17 Houseguests Predictions and Pre-Season Power Rankings

The Big Brother 17 cast list has been released which means, summer is here! To get us ready for next week's big two night premiere, let's get to know a little about our 14 new houseguests vying for that half million prize and make some first impression predictions! At the end, you'll find my, the Reality Ace's Pre-Season Power Rankings. Let's see how accurate I am! My pick was number 2 last year!

The Houseguests

Audrey Middleton

Age: 25

Hometown: Villa Rica, Georgia

Current City: Villa Rica, Georgia

Occupation: Digital media consultant

Audrey is a first. She is the first transgender contestant in Big Brother history. This could be impactful. But with the wrong group of people, they will hold it against her. On the surface she would have been forgotten, but with a story, be prepared for Audrey to be in for the long haul if she hooks up with the right people. You may be an early jury boot but she won’t be lost in Big Brother oblivion.

PREDICTION: Jury

Austin Matelson

Age: 30

Hometown: Woodland Hills, California

Current City: Woodland Hills, California

Occupation: Professional wrestler

Big personalities are a killer in this game. Austin certainly has a big personality. By looks alone, this former WWE wrestler is the odd man out this season. But unlike last season's Donny, Austin may not be as likeable due to his brazenness. And top hat. And split personality. On the flip side, he could use his “celebrity” to wow. Austin is the epitome of wildcard. But for me, he's a goner. Sorry pal, you're expendable.

PREDICTION: Pre-jury

Becky Burgess

Age: 26

Hometown: Denver, Colorado

Current City: Denver, Colorado

Occupation: Retail manager

Becky is the generic pretty girl. She's more of a Jessie than an Aaryn and could get lost in the fold. She seems completely harmless which could work in her favor. That being said, she will get used and abused in her alliance because she's so sweet. Finding the right people to work with will be Becky's key to success. But unless she has some tricks hidden up her sleeve, Becky will receive the fate of those like her who got mid season boots.

PREDICTION: Pre-jury

Clay Honeycutt

Age: 23

Hometown: Dickinson, Texas

Current City: College Station, Texas

Occupation: Graduate student at Texas A&M

Well someone's got a pretty face! Clay looks like he'll be the object of every lady's (and maybe some guys) affection. Clay has that million-dollar smile with that appealing southern charm. Clay seems to be a genuine good guy, like a Cody from BB16. Will he experience the same fate and only be worthy of the nice guy number 2 prize? Clay is athletic, which is always important in the Big Brother house. Don't be shocked if he gets approached by nearly everyone in the house for an alliance. This could be something good or hurt him right off the bat if the ones he doesn't pick get wind, and numbers.  Clay will go far. Finals or close to it.

PREDICTION: Finals

Da'Vonne Rogers

Age: 27

Hometown: Inglewood, California

Current City: Los Angeles

Occupation: Poker dealer

Da'Vonne has fight in her. She has a poker background, but unlike Vanessa, she's on the other side of the table, thought she claims that she is a great poker player. She's a strategist and knows it. She could fly under the radar if she is smart but if she’s loud, she’s lost. As long as she is read right, she will go pretty far. See her in the jury house and bitter about it.

PREDICTION: Jury

Jace Agolli

Age: 23

Hometown: Dunwoody, Georgia

Current City: Venice Beach

Occupation: Personal trainor

Filling the double Hayden quota (and the Jase quota for that matter), Jace is chill and fun and a complete non-threat. He seems the physical edge that others do not with a hidden smart side with a way with words. He seems like he'll be a blast and win over the house instantly. If he plays it cool, he’s good until the end. But I don’t see that happening. He seems like a player from the start and that could be bad move.

PREDICTION: Jury

James Huling

Age: 31

Hometown: Sumter, South Carolina

Current City: Wichita Falls, Texas

Occupation: Retail associate

James seems to have shopped around Donny's closet before entering the Big Brother house. His story is intriguing. And he is not a stereotype whatsoever. If he plays his cards right, he'll garner some love and sympathy. He also has potential to rub certain people the wrong way with his Southern ways if he boasts about it. As long as James finds the right people to align with, James has a real shot. Physically not a threat, James needs to blend in. And he has the camo to do so.

PREDICTION: Jury

Jason Roy

Age: 25

Hometown: Fall River, Massachusetts

Current City: Swansea, Massachusetts

Occupation: Supermarket cashier

Oh Jason. You are a goofball. I have a feeling he'll bring the entertainment of the season. Jason is certainly a charmer with a high-pitched Massachusetts accent and I see him buddying up to the ladies. But thinking he can lead an all-girls alliance is quite hilarious. He knows the game inside and out but he lacks the physical aspect to bring him far. Jason will suffer the Zach-effect. Be brought along for entertainment but cut short (pun intended) when the numbers start dwindling.

PREDICTION: Jury

John McGuire

Age: 27

Hometown: Scranton, Pennsylvania

Current City: Jefferson Township, Pennsylvania 

Occupation: Dentist

John, a superfan, is a dentist. Unless you're also a dentist, no one likes you. John is a self-proclaimed king of nicknames, which proves his ego. And let’s not start on that laugh. He has aura of a Jeremy or Nick from 15. If he gets loud and obnoxious, he will be out of the house faster than he can belt the chorus of "Dentist" (That's a Little Shop of Horrors reference). He seems like he might be athletic, but ego looks like his downfall. He could go far if he’s quiet, but I don't see that happening, so he’s a likely early boot.

PREDICTION: Pre-jury

Liz Nolan

Age: 23

Hometown: Miami

Current City: Miami

Occupation: Marketing coordinator

Meet your Season 17 Victoria. To put it nicely, Liz looks clueless but claims she's a brainiac. She looks like a ticking time bomb of emotion. If she finds a group to bond with, she'll float pretty far. If she has a mental breakdown because she can't handle the stress and rigor of the game, she's a goner. I think she'll be liked to a point before she's thrown to the hounds. She's either being tossed right before or after the jury sessions. Unless she flirts her way to the top.

PREDICTION: Pre-jury

Meg Maley

Age: 25

Hometown: Collingswood, New Jersey

Current City: New York City

Occupation: Server

Meg is a server in NYC which is code for Meg is an actress. This could work in her favor. Put that BFA to the test! Meg is extremely likeable and has the ability to be a chameleon, blending into the character others need her to be. While this is a strong strategy, some may view this as floating and we all know the fate of floaters in the Big Brother house! Oh wait, never mind, the floater theory was debunked last season (cough cough Victoria). Bearing she allows some of the bigger personalities take the early fall, Meg can definitely make it to jury. Beyond that, she'll be a target because she could be tough to vote against in the finals.

PREDICITON: Finals

Shelli Poole

Age: 33

Hometown: Marietta, Georgia

Current City: Atlanta

Occupation: Interior designer

In this group, Shelli is the cougar. She seems to be someone searching for love rather than having her eye on the prize. Being a couch fan is different than actually playing the game. How will she fair? I don't see her going far at all. I can see her being out early and instantly forgotten.

PREDICTION: Pre-jury

Steve Moses

Age: 22

Hometown: Gouverneur, New York

Current City: Gouverneur, New York

Occupation: College Student

Aww the innocent straight edge college kid! He may say he's a smart guy, but Steve looks like he'll be easy to manipulate. He'll likely be strung along to an alliance to be the resident smart kid, but once his use is over, he'll be the first to be disposed. If he gets in the numbers, he'll make it to jury. After that, see him in the jury house early. He wants to avoid being the next Ian Terry, but taking after a winner is always a good strategy.

PREDICTION: Jury

Vanessa Rousso

Age: 32

Hometown: Las Vegas

Current City: Las Vegas

Occupation: Professional poker player 

Vanessa is a poker player. And a good one at that. She'll be strategizing from the start. Whether or not she knows the hand of Big Brother is a whole other story. As long as she lets the wind blow at the start and not over think, Vanessa could be sitting pretty. But if she goes balls out from the start, she's a major threat to be an early eviction. The other key for Vanessa is not revealing her profession and net worth. If the players find out she's already a millionaire, there is no way in hell Vanessa goes far. Keep quiet and she's golden. Early jury is a logical place for her.

PREDICTION: Jury

Preseason Power Rankings

Going off of interviews, pictures, and bios alone, here are my official Big Brother 17 Power Rankings:

        1. Clay

        2. Meg

        3. Audrey

        4. Jason

        5. Da’Vonne

        6. Jace

        7. James

        8. Steve

        9. Vanessa

        10. Becky

        11. Liz

        12. Austin

        13. Shelli

        14. John

Check back weekly once the game is underway to see how the power shifts in the house and in the rankings!