Dan Gives a Masterful, Jury Performance, Wins Big Brother 10

The winner of Big Brother 10 is...

Dan!

In what can best be described as "masterful," Dan said exactly the right things to win the jury over. The truly remarkable thing, however, is that he was pretty much telling the truth -- his lies weren't lies of vicious deception, they were lies of the game. The first evicted houseguest Brian said it best -- he never made the game personal. He wanted to win, and he did what he needed to. And he did it well. In fact, he did it brilliantly.

That he won 7-0 is kind of surprising, though -- even up until the end I thought April was going Memphis' way. Thing is, though, even though Dan was a formidable foe, Memphis really had nothing to say. He got as far as he did by staying out of the way and not making himself stand out as a physical threat. It's a skill, to be sure, but not one that can go up against the skiiiiiiiiillz that Dan displayed.

Kudos Dan, on a game well played.

READ: America's Favorite Juror Is...

BIG BROTHER Jury: Will Libra Be the Deciding Vote?

It's all come down to this -- Memphis and Dan will battle it out in front of the jury tomorrow night in an effort to win the $500K grand prize on Big Brother 10.

Here's how I see the votes panning out:

Jerry -- Memphis
Keesha -- Dan
Renny -- Dan
Ollie -- Memphis
Michelle -- Dan
April -- Memphis

A couple of these are no-brainers -- Jerry will definitely go Memphis' way, as will April and Ollie, who have not gotten over their "betrayal" by Dan, while Keesha and Rennie are more than likely to choose Dan as the game's best player. I'm also guessing Michelle will have been won over by Dan's taking her on the trip to the private island, and the buttering up he is sure to do on tomorrow's finale.

Which leaves Libra. Oh Libra. While she lost her cool several times throughout the game, I'm guessing her final decision will actually be a rational one, and she'll choose the player who made more strategic moves over the one who glided under the radar.

Which means -- Libra will vote for Dan, and Dan will win Big Brother 10.

Agree? Disagree? Take the poll HERE and vote on who you think will be named the winner of Big Brother.

Big Brother Final 3: Who Will The Jury Vote For?

It's coming down to the wire!

The first part of the final HOH competition is over (CLICK HERE to see who won), but I thought I'd take a leap ahead in time and try and predict who the Big Brother jury will vote for.

This is not as easy an exercise as you might think -- we're talking about a pretty petty group of people here, and since they haven't had the luxury of watching what's went down, their votes may still be up for grabs. Will Michelle, for example, be swayed by Dan taking her to the private island? Is there any way Ollie or April could forgive Dan's betrayal? Who would Libra choose in a battle between Dan and Memphis? Jerry and Memphis? The questions are endless!

Here are my best guesses (at this point)...please leave your thoughts in the comment section below.

Jerry vs. Dan
Libra: Jerry
April: Jerry
Michelle: Dan
Ollie: Jerry
Renny: Dan
Keesha: Dan
Memphis: Dan
Winner: Dan

Jerry vs. Memphis
Libra: Memphis
April: Jerry
Michelle: Jerry
Ollie: Jerry
Renny: Jerry
Keesha: Jerry
Dan: Memphis
Winner: Jerry

Memphis vs. Dan
Libra: Memphis
April: Memphis
Michelle: Dan
Ollie: Memphis
Renny: Dan
Keesha: Dan
Jerry: Memphis
Winner: Memphis

New Big Brother 'Final Four' Alliance Forms -- Will It Last?

It seems like every day there is a new alliance in the Big Brother house -- except when the alliances fall apart!

The latest group to claim solidarity through the Final Four is current Head of Household April, her boyfriend Ollie, nominee Jessie and his bestie Michelle.

The only problem? Keesha, Libra, Jerry, Renny and Dan might vote Jessie out this week!

Thus, it seems the only way this new alliance will last is if they are able to swing someone over to their side. Best bet? Freelancer (and America's Player) Dan.

What do you think? Will this alliance last? Or was it doomed before it even began?

Angie Eliminated and Dan Named America's Player on Big Brother

Big Brother 10 Spoiler: The New Head of Household Is...

Despite some creative editing from the Big Brother producers (really, what's new?), Angie was sent packin' tonight on Big Brother 10.

While there seems to have been a bit of a last minute push by Libra and April (as well as Ollie and Jerry) to get Jessie outta here, it seems the rest of the house deemed Angie a bigger threat than the "natural bodybuilder."

In other news, Dan was named "America's Player" by the voting public. I actually think he's a good choice -- he has no alliances, so he can pretty much do whatever he wants without drawing too much suspicion. I have no doubt he'll figure out a way to pull of what he needs to pull of in a subtle way.

Big Brother 10 Spoiler: The New Head of Household Is...

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Big Brother Idiocy Reaches New Heights: Houseguests Speculate That the Earthquake Was Faked

I've seen and heard a lot of stupid things on Big Brother, but I think this one may take the cake.

As you may have heard, Los Angeles was hit by a 5.4 magnitude earthquake on Tuesday afternoon (watch video of the houseguests reacting to the earthquake here). Many of the houseguests were outside when the quake hit.

Apparently, the houseguests are now speculating that earthquake was faked in anticipation of an upcoming Big Brother competition. Narcissistic, much?

To be fair, it doesn't seem like all of the houseguests think this to be the case -- at the moment, geniuses April and Ollie seem to be leading the charge. April says, in regards to the Big Brother producers faking the trembler, "They're good, they're really good," to which Ollie responded, "They had me fooled."

I mean!

(Libra, it seems, believes it was a fake 'quake as well.)

This conversation was followed by talk of who would be good in an earthquake competition. Jessie, it was determined, might not fare so well despite his muscles, while Michelle has been deemed a threat due to the fact that she in an athlete. The brainiacs believe Jerry will be the first one out.

Stay tuned for more...

Video: The Big Brother Houseguests React to the Earth Moving

The earth moved yesterday at the Big Brother house -- and it wasn't because April and Ollie were doin' the nasty!

A 5.4 earthquake rocked Los Angeles yesterday, and the houseguests responded, as they tend to do, in dramatic fashion. (Also typical was Jessie's reaction -- he took off his shirt!)

Check out the video below.

Big Brother Spoiler: The Power of Veto Goes To...

SPOILER! SPOILER!

You know the deal...

SPOILER! SPOILER!

Keesha has won the Power of Veto competition, and has elected to keep her nominations the same. Thus, either Angie or Jessie will be going home this week.

In a converstation this afternoon, Keesha made clear her intentions to keep Jessie (who she called "funny") and get rid of Angie. Memphis is definitely on board with this plan, but they are both concerned that Jessie's physical prowess makes him more of a threat than Angie in the other houseguests' eyes. It remains to be seen if anyone will step up in thouse to campaign for Angie to stay.

With her second straight competition win, Keesha has now taken two in a row, and between she and Jessie, they've won all but one of the competitions so far this season. I'd imagine the first time someone else is in power both she and Jessie will be in trouble.

Speaking of Jessie -- have you seen his naked modeling pics? They're hysterical! If you haven't, CLICK HERE to check them out.

Big Brother 10's Jessie Models in the Nude

Is there anyone on reality television who has not posed naked?

The latest reality TV personality to have naked pictures pop up on the internet is Big Brother 10's Jessie. The "natural bodybuilder" (does anyone know what that even means??) has won two competitions so far this season, and was Head of Household this past week.

Click here to see the NSFW picture of Jessie's "body of work"

Big Brother's April and Ollie Get Frisky Underneath the Covers

Looks like the first showmance of Big Brother 10 is on!

April and Ollie have officially been seen on the live feeds doin' the nasty (or something in that vicinity -- whatever they did required washing of sheets. I'm just saying).

April accurately noted that they are one of the first biracial couples on reality TV. And only 10 days in -- good for them!!

Michelle mentioned earlier in the week that she was really hoping for a showmance herself, and Jessie responded that, though he is dating someone, he is officially "single." (As any Big Brother fan knows, being in a relationship doesn't mean much in the Big Brother house). I wonder if Jessie and April will rub off (so to speak) on Jessie and Michelle.

Guess we'll have to wait and see...

Holla -- Big Brother is Good Again!

I was worried. After this past trashy season of Big Brother, I didn't know if I would be able to jump back on the train. There wasn't one contestant I actually liked, and I found myself losing interest very early on during the season. Was I done with Big Brother?

I can officially, and happily, say no!

This season things are right back on track, with a (relatively) diverse cast of entertainingly messed up strangers. Whether it's Jessie's hysterical narcissism or Jerry's embarrassing attempts to fit in with the cool kids or Libra's non-sensical rants and quick mood changes, there is always something exciting to watch.

Here are my current favorite players in Big Brother 10:

1. Dan
While I kinda love gay rodeo star/puppy dog Steven, I'm totally intrigued by Dan. What is his game plan? How is he managing to lay so low? What does he have up his sleeve? I've got a feeling this guy is this year's James.

2. Keesha
Does she remind anyone else of Danielle Donato? Aside from the fact that she's a blonde (sorta), she's also whiny and totally self-important -- and I love it! Her devotion to Steven is endearing, if not particularly well-advised. I can't wait to see what she does next.

3. Renny
At first I thought she was an annoying wildcard -- now I think she's an exciting one. With no alliances to speak of, she's free to start trouble wherever she likes. Trouble = fun!

4. Michelle
A less weepy and more assertive Amber, this girl knows what she wants and isn't afraid to speak up for herself. She hasn't yet proven herself to be very smart, and her instant betrayal of Keesha shows she's fairly impulsive, but she's sure to be good for some laughs throughout the game.

Who are you loving this season? Sound off below.

Jessie Puts a Huge Target on His Back By Winnng Second Straight Competition

In a completely expected move, Brian was evicted from the Big Brother house tonight by a vote of 9-1. His buddy Dan accounted for the only vote for Renny.

(Editor's note: I thought Brian was cute. For about five minutes. Then he revealed his cocky and misguided true colors. I'm not sorry to see him go.)

In other Big Brother news Jessie, who avoided possible elimination this week by winning the Power of Veto competition, won Head of Household. By winning back-to-back challenges, I'd say Jessie is serious competition, and will definitely have a target on his back (and inhumanly large arms) the minute he's not Head of Household.

As for possible nominations, don't be surprised to see Jessie's late-night nemesis Renny on the chopping block. Dan may also become a foe, or Jerry might pay for nominating him Week 1.

Should be interesting...

The Annoying Older Woman Never Goes First: Why Big Brother 10's Renny Might Be Spared

Think back to the first week of Big Brother 9. Come on, it's not that hard -- it was less than 5 months ago! Who would you have guessed would be the first houseguest eliminated?

Be honest -- you answered Sheila.

As we all know, despite spending 95% of the first episode complaining, Sheila did not become the first person evicted, and in fact lasted until the very end of the game. What does this mean for her counterpart Renny, who has already pissed off more than one houseguest?

Don't get me wrong -- we're not comparing apples and oranges here, as Sheila and Renny are annoying in very different ways. Sheila's was loud, off-puttingly mopey and had no patience for her partner; Renny is just off her rocker. It must also be taken into account that Sheila was not playing the game by herself -- she was partnered with eventual champion Adam.

However, in terms of initial annoyingness, I'd say they are both at about a 10.

Still...I'd be willing to wager that for at least the 2nd straight year, the most annoying female houseguest will not be the first person eliminated.

Will Brian go instead? While whiny Jesse was nominated alongside Renny, it appears as though ol' Jerry has had a change of heart, and after winning the Power of Veto himself, he replaced Jesse with Brian. Dumb move? Perhaps. But it will likely end up saving Renny, as the other houseguests will undoubtedly convince themselves that Brian is a much bigger threat than Renny is, using the well-worn logic that a straight white guy could be smart and strong, while an annoying older woman doesn't pose a threat.

Unless, of course, the houseguests decide Renny is just too annoying, and has to go. In which case this whole argument will have been for naught.

Guess we'll have to wait and see...

Big Brother 10's Jessie Naked

Big Brother 10 Will Have Live Eviction Audience

It looks like Big Brother is changing things up a bit this summer -- by featuring a live audience for the eviction episodes!

The website AudienceUnlimited.com is now offering tickets to the live eviction episodes of Big Brother on July 16, 23, 30 and August 6, 13, and 20. It is unclear what role the audience will play in these eviction episodes -- will they ask questions? Simply cheer and boo? The answer remains to be seen.

It's not surprising that CBS is trying to shake things up a bit, though -- the winter edition of the show tanked in the ratings, and may have diluted a bit of interest in the show. Will featuing a live audience for evictions shake things up?

The instructions to those inquiring about tickets are the following:
The studio audience at this show may appear on camera and appropriate dress is required. Business/Casual - no shorts, tshirts, ballcaps, etc. and please do not wear any clothing with large words, photographs or logos that may show up on camera. This is a LIVE show and ticketholders should plan on checking in at CBS no less than 90 minutes prior to show time. Guests will be asked to sign a 'waiver' prior to admission giving the production company permission to use your likeness on camera and also acknowledging that you are aware of and agree to comply with the specific rules and regulations of this show.

Click here to try and get free tickets for these episodes, and let me know what you think about the new plan in the comment section below.