Big Brother 8

Winning the Game With Vile Behavior: Big Brother 8’s Dick Donato, by David Bloomberg: Dick made it all the way through Big Brother 8 with daughter Daniele and ended up taking home the big prize. But that final vote cannot excuse the way he acted along the way. Dick was one of the most obnoxious, crude, and vile personalities to ever appear on reality TV, and the Reality TV Hall of Shame would be remiss if we did not induct him. Read on to find out all the reasons, including many that never made it to your TV screen.

“It Was Just Me Being Me in the House” – An Interview with Big Brother 8’s Amber, by David Bloomberg: Amber has only been out of sequester for a day, but she has already heard about the way she was portrayed on TV and the controversy that a couple of her comments caused – and she wants to set the record straight. She also talks about her strategy in the house, why she was so upset with Eric, and her thoughts on the whole America’s Player twist. Read on to find out all about it!

“It Was Like a Freak Show in the House” – An Interview with Big Brother 8’s Zach, by David Bloomberg: Zach had an interesting ride in the Big Brother house. He helped create the first alliance, but then was a man without a country for most of the rest of the game. What were his plans? How did they change? How did he survive so long essentially by himself? And why did he think it was like a freak show? Read on to find out the answers to these questions and much more!

“God Ordains Different Things” – An Interview with Big Brother 8’s Jameka, by David Bloomberg: Jameka was notable for many things in the Big Brother house, but her religious beliefs were featured on numerous occasions. What does she think about this? With Dick, of all people, winning, does she still think God had a hand in the results or in the magic ping pong ball? What does she have to say about other players, including America’s Player, Eric? Read on for Jameka’s answers to all of these questions and more!

“It Worked, I’m Here, I Won” – An Interview with Big Brother 8 Finalists Dick and Daniele Donato, by David Bloomberg: Dick and Daniele, the father/daughter duo who made the final two on Big Brother 8, even did their post-show interview together! What did they have to say about their different strategies? How does Dick defend the way he acted in the house? What does Daniele have to say about it? Were they surprised by the vote? They discuss all this and more right here!

Big Brother 8: Dick and Daniele on The Early Show and on the Web, by David Bloomberg: Dick and Daniele had a short interview with Julie Chen on The Early Show, but then an extended one on the web. They talked about their feelings for one another and how that changed over the course of the summer. Plus, what is the status of Daniele and Nick? Read on to find out!

Big Brother 8: Why Dick Won, by David Bloomberg: Dick Donato was one of the most controversial houseguests ever – it seems people either loved him or hated him. Enough of America loved him that they pushed him inexorably towards the final and helped him win the game. But can America be credited (blamed) completely? What did Dick himself do to make it this far? Why did Dick win?

Big Brother 8, As I See It: The Party's Over... , by Eileen Witker: We all knew that a Donato was going to win, it was just a matter of which one. There was also an unusually large amount of revelation in this season's finale, not the least of which was the announcement of the "America's Player" twist. Eileen analyzes the results, inside!

Big Brother 8: Why Daniele Lost, by David Bloomberg: Daddy and Daughter made it to the finale as alliance partners. Obviously, Daniele did at least some things right! But why couldn’t she beat her father in the final vote when he was the most obnoxious person to ever inhabit the Big Brother house? Why did Daniele lose?

Big Brother 8 Finale: Evel vs. Evel Spawn, by Jenn Brasler: The jury members are tasked with choosing between Dick and Daniele, giving us an object lesson in deciding between the lesser of two evils. Will it be Evel or Evel Spawn for the win? And how will the houseguests react to the revelation that Eric’s actions were all guided by America?

Big Brother 8, September 17 Live Feeds: Donato You Wanna Hear Me Talk?, by Michael Augustus Keeler: Dick and Daniele continue to enjoy their time in the house as they anticipate the upcoming final vote. Both have a grand old time talking about various houseguests, and their discussion of the others (to nobody’s surprise) turns a bit coarse. What will Daniele have to say about Amber? And what will the two of them suggest for next year’s Big Brother house?

Big Brother 8: September 16 Live Feeds: Another Day, Another Donato, by T.R. Jackson: Another day of Donatos in the house alone. Why is Daniele upset? Why does Dick think Daniele is wrong? And who can they agree to slam together for the live feed viewers?

Big Brother 8: Monday Morning Quarterback – Who Stole the Tarts?, by AJ Mass: It’s time for the final Monday Morning Quarterback column of the Big Brother season. What does AJ think of the strategy used by the final two and, indeed, everybody who was in the house throughout the season? Who should win it, Dick or Daniele? Read on to find out.

Big Brother 8, September 16: A Recap of a Recap, by Tyler Sandersfeld: Question: How will Tyler make this recap of a pointless episode interesting? A) Write ingenious quiz questions B) Write even more pointless quiz questions C) Streak across the lawn? If you answered C, get your mind out of Zach’s gutter and read this article.

Acting Like a Brat: Big Brother 8’s Jen Breaks the Rules, Gets First U.S. ‘Big Brother’ Penalty Ever, by David Bloomberg: Jen was self-centered from the start of Big Brother 8, something we saw a lot of as the season progressed. But when she was backdoored and it looked like she might be going home, Jen decided the rules didn’t apply to her anymore. She violated her food restrictions, she destroyed another player’s property, and she earned the first (and second) ever penalty handed down on a U.S. Big Brother. There’s even more, so read on to find out why Jen has been inducted into the Reality TV Hall of Shame.

Big Brother 8, As I Saw It: First vs. Final Impressions, by Eileen Witker: Way back at the beginning of Big Brother 8, Eileen told us of her first impressions about the houseguests. Some of those have held up while others were radically different from how the people turned out. Which was which? And how does Eileen view them all now?

Big Brother 8, September 15 Live Feeds: Do or Donato?, by Teeuwynn Woodruff: It’s finally time for the jury to question the finalists! Or is it? A long day passes awaiting the cross-examination. When it finally comes and is finished, who is happy? Who isn’t? Who do the Donatos think has won?

Big Brother 8, September 14 Live Feeds: Yawn, by Jeffrey Clinard, with David Bloomberg: As usually happens at this time of the Big Brother season, there isn’t much going on with the final two inside the house. But because the final two this season are Dick and Daniele, there has to be a bit of father/daughter stuff, right? Warning: This article doesn’t really contain any spoiler information because there isn’t much left to spoil!

Big Brother 8, September 13 Live Feeds: Alone At Last, by David Bloomberg: On Thursday, the house went from three to the final two – father and daughter. What took place as the final phase of the last HOH competition approached? And what did Dick and Daniele do once there were no non-Donatos left in the house? What do they think the jury questions will be like? Non-Warning: This article doesn’t really contain any spoiler information, because there isn’t much left to spoil.

Big Brother 8, As I See It: Frankly, My Dear Donatos..., by Eileen Witker: Dick and Daniele, the villains from Big Brother 8, have made it to the finals. Eileen explains why, unlike some villains, the Donatos will not walk out of the house being loved by the audience. And she has a definite idea of who is to blame for it all. Read on inside!

Big Brother 8: Why Zach Lost, by David Bloomberg: Zach was just two questions away (or a question and a tie-breaker) from making it to the final two. But of course, “because he didn’t get enough questions right” is not the correct answer to the question posed by the title of this article. So what is? What could Zach have done differently? Why did Zach lose?

Big Brother 8, September 13: And Three Shall Become Two, by Sandy Lamparello: It’s the last Head of Household competition of Big Brother 8! It’s Zach vs. the Donatos. Who emerges victorious? Who makes it to the final two? And how much whining will we have to endure from Daniele? Sandy’s here for the last time this season to bring it all to you!

Big Brother 8, Super-Ego: Three’s a Crowd, by T.R. Jackson: Only three houseguests remain, and each has played the game with a different level of integrity and character. What’s working in Zach’s favor the most (other than the fact that everyone hates Dick)? Who does T.R. think deserves to win?

Big Brother 8, September 12 Live Feeds: Final HOH Competition, Round 2, by David Bloomberg: With only three houseguests left, you’d think there wouldn’t be much going on. And you’d be mostly right – except that there is the second round of the HOH competition! Who wins it? What did it involve? And how are they preparing for the final round?

Big Brother 8, As I See It: Who Dey?, by Eileen Witker: Who dey think they can beat dem Donatos? Writer Eileen desperately hopes that Zach is up to the task.

Big Brother 8: September 11 Live Feeds: Let’s See Who Gets Hypothermia First, by T.R. Jackson: It’s the last full Tuesday in the house. How do the houseguests prepare for the special Tuesday live show? More importantly, how do they do in the first part of the final HOH competition? Who wins? Who is just all wet?

Big Brother 8: Why Jameka Lost, by David Bloomberg: Jameka made it very far in the game despite the fact that she couldn’t play for HOH for five weeks. Or is it in part because she couldn’t play for HOH? What did she do, if anything to make up for that? Is there anything she could have done to make it to the final three? Why did Jameka lose?

Big Brother-o-Meter, Final 3 Standings, by C. Brian Devinney: Throughout the season, the Big Brother-o-meter has tracked the ups and downs of each houseguest. Now that we’re down to just three, what does the meter have to say about how likely it is that each will win HOH and move into the finals to win it all?

Big Brother 8, September 11: Playing for Second, by Jenn Brasler: The duo of Donatos dominated the decisions in the domicile during this dreary duration. Will their decisions determine their destiny or detonate disastrously? Did Zach do himself in by designating Dick and Daniele as dual departers? Duh.

Big Brother 8, September 10 Live Feeds: The Final Four Prepare for Tuesday’s Show, by Michael Augustus Keeler: Time is drawing down in the Big Brother house. With only four people remaining, what are the houseguests saying to each other? How is Zach liking his new music as Head of Household? And who is being especially snarky with their comments about the others?

Big Brother 8, As I See It: Are You There, Reality TV Gods?, by Eileen Witker: Dick and Daniele have become awfully confident that no one else can win this game. Writer Eileen is hoping that is exactly the kind of arrogance that makes the Reality TV Gods strike someone down. Could Zach be the one to make it happen?

Big Brother 8, September 9 Live Feeds: The Gloat Before the Vote, by Jeffrey Clinard: The veto competition is done. Does it look like somebody will get vetoed? How is the likely target taking their probable fate? Is there anything else of interest going on with the final four? Read on to find out!

Big Brother 8: Monday Morning Quarterback – The Lobster Quadrille, by AJ Mass: Sometimes, people are called “Monday morning quarterbacks” because they talk about the game after it’s done and see what people should have done perfectly, even though perhaps it wasn’t obvious at the time. In other cases, however, the right path should have been obvious even when it was happening. Which is the case here, and who should have paid more attention?

Big Brother-o-Meter, Week 9 Standings, by C. Brian Devinney: After seeing two weeks of action take place in just one week, and with the crowning of a new week’s HOH, where do the remaining four players stand? Who is in the best position? Who is in the worst? And why?

Big Brother 8, September 9: Table for Four Fools, by Sandy Lamparello: It’s been a crazy week in the Big Brother 8 house! After Jessica’s eviction, a week’s worth of events happened in about 40 minutes, resulting in Eric joining his alliancemate and romantic partner in Casa Sequester. What happened after that? Sandy’s back from the beach with all the details!

Big Brother 8, September 8 Live Feeds: Veto Trumps All, by Teeuwynn Woodruff: The HOH has made nominations. The nominees are not happy. But there is one hope – and one fear – the power of veto. Who wins? How do the others react? How does it change the outlook for each of the players? Read on to find out!

Big Brother 8, September 7 Live Feeds: The D-Vincent Code, by Jeffrey Clinard: Many of the guests are acting like children, and Big Brother is starting to treat them as such. There are arts and crafts and a curfew to go with the HOH nominations. Who wants a book with pictures in it? Who is ready for name-calling? Who is acting like a five-year-old who was refused a third Twinkie? Who gets put on the block? And what is the secret of “The D-Vincent Code”?

Big Brother 8: Why Eric Lost, by David Bloomberg: When Eric was evicted on the heels of Jessica, he told Julie Chen that he had to negotiate more difficulties than anybody else, and that those who evicted him would have been gone if his vote had been his own. Is this indeed the main reason Eric was evicted? Is it America’s fault? Why did Eric lose?

Big Brother 8, September 6 Live Feeds: Bratty Behavior and the New HOH, by David Bloomberg: Shortly after the live show ended Thursday night, it was time for an HOH competition. Who prevailed in what might have been the closest competition ever? What new deals are being hatched? And who is acting like a spoiled brat?

Big Brother 8: Why Jessica Lost, by David Bloomberg: From what we heard from Jessica this past week, she probably believes she lost because of last week’s decision to evict Amber rather than Zach. Is that really the reason or is there more to it than that? Why did Jessica lose?

Big Brother 8, September 6: Gone in a Flash, by Tyler Sandersfeld: It’s double-eviction time. After either Jameka or Jessica flies out of the house, a whole week’s worth of competitions decide who else leaves. Will the saved nominee have only a few minutes to stay in the house? Let’s find out, okay?

Big Brother 8, As I See It: The Daddy and Daughter Decree, by Eileen Witker: Zach thought he was running the house, but Eileen says it was Daddy Dearest and Darling Daughter all the way. Eric thought he knew where he and Jessica stood, but again, Daddy and Daughter decided otherwise. What does Eileen have to say about the action of the past few days?

Big Brother 8, September 5 Live Feeds: Business As Usual, by David Bloomberg: It’s pretty much business as usual in the Big Brother house. Eric and Jessica flirt, kiss, and discuss their relationship. Dick and Daniele fight, but manage to talk to each other long enough to go over strategy. Etc. Is it clear yet who will be going home Thursday night? Read on to find out!

Big Brother 8, September 4 Live Feeds: The Single Most Boring Day of Eric’s Life, by T.R. Jackson: It’s not the most exciting day in the Big Brother 8 house. Discussion ranges from the number of cameras in the house, to other random bits of trivia, to what to wear for this week’s live show. T.R. is here with all the details.

Big Brother 8, September 4: American Idol, by Jenn Brasler: Dick’s idol is Tommy Lee. Eric’s idol is whoever America tells him it is. Jameka doesn’t have an idol because God says that’s a no-no. Daniele’s idol is Janelle. What happens when the current veto queen meets the real veto queen?

Big Brother 8, September 3 Live Feeds: Quiet Time in a Sleepy House, by Michael Augustus Keeler: The houseguests are at peace and all is quiet in the Big Brother house. But what lurks under the surface? Will the veto holder use it this week to stir things up? Will there be a shift in alliances? Will Eric be able to carry out his America’s Player task? And, what on Earth is Zach doing with his feet?

Big Brother 8, Super-Ego: Good Cop, Bad Cop, by T.R. Jackson: Daniele and Dick have been playing the good cop/bad cop throughout the game – whether intentionally or not. How have these roles been serving them as we approach the end of the game? And what about the others – how would they likely do in front of the jury as things stand now?

Big Brother 8, As I See It: Shocks, Showmances, and Lost Souls , by Eileen Witker: Why is Eileen so surprised by a certain houseguest? What does she hope comes of Eric and Jessica’s relationship (or “relationship”)? And what does she think is Jameka’s biggest mistake to date? Read on to find out.

Big Brother 8, September 2 Live Feeds: Dick at Day, by T.R. Jackson: Live feed viewers have seen the “Dick at Nite” show all season. Now he continues it during the day. What does he have to say to himself? Also, who is getting pissy with Zach? And who did America choose to have Eric imitate? Read on!

Big Brother 8: Monday Morning Quarterback – The Mock Turtle's Story, by AJ Mass: Zach had to come out of his shell this week after his HOH win. With everybody telling him something different and Zach trying to think for himself, did he make the right decision? The Monday Morning Quarterback analyzes his move.

Big Brother-o-Meter, Week 8 Standings, by C. Brian Devinney: The Big Brother-o-Meter standings had to wait a little while to determine who ranked where. But now that we know who won HOH and who has the veto power (from the live feeds), things may have settled into place. Or have they? How is the "power couple" ranked now?

Big Brother 8, September 2: Slippery Slope, by Tyler Sandersfeld: In case you didn’t read any of the live feed recaps, we won’t spoil the results of the HoH competition in this teaser. The details of the tea-sing competition are inside, however, as well as which two go up on the block. Who’s happy with the HoH outcome, and who’s completely miserable?

Big Brother 8, September 1 Live Feeds: Bored ‘Til It Hurts, by David Bloomberg: On Friday, there were nominations and the veto competition. Now on Saturday… not so much action. Will the veto-holder use it? Who will the voters likely target? Will alliances be honored or trashed? And why is Eric in so much pain?

Big Brother 8, August 30 Live Feeds: Pain and Suffering, by David Bloomberg: The HOH competition has ended, and the results are pain and suffering for many. There is the mental anguish of wondering who will be nominated and the physical agony of injuries from the competition itself. Who is hurting from both? Who will likely be targeted by the new HOH? Read on to find out!

Big Brother 8, August 31 HOH Competition Live Feed Special Report, by David Bloomberg: The Thursday night live show ended with the houseguests embarking on an HOH competition that looked like it could go on for a while. So what happened? What twists were thrown in? And of course, who won? Read on to find out!

Big Brother 8: Why Amber Lost, by David Bloomberg: Was Amber a “good person”? Was she a threat? Was she both? And were any of these the true reasons for her being voted out? What do you think? Let’s take a look and see why Amber lost.

Big Brother 8, As I See It: “Good”bye, Amber, by Eileen Witker: Amber, one of the supposedly “good” people in the house (by her own claim, if not by her own definition), was finally sent packing. What did she show us about herself before leaving? And where do the others stand in Eileen’s mind? Read on to find out!

Big Brother 8, August 30: But Who Did God Vote For?, by Mike DeGeorge: There's a special guest in the Big Brother house this week - GOD! The Almighty plays a big part in the festivities tonight, at least according to some houseguests. More importantly, we get some vital information on Eric's relationship with Jessica, and meet the infamous outside-girlfriend! Only the good people can access the recap, so click away!

Big Brother 8, Super-Ego: Skaters and Haters, by T.R. Jackson: With another player sent to the jury last week, the remaining players need to be careful of their actions toward their remaining housemates. Who is thinking ahead to the jury vote, and who is just trying to skate by? Have some players already lost the game?

Big Brother 8, August 29 Live Feeds: Coming Clean, by David Bloomberg: As the relationship with Eric and Jessica continues to develop, Eric feels he needs to come clean about certain things that have happened in the house. How far does he go? Does America’s Player reveal all? Speaking of America, who do we want voted out? Does it look like Eric will succeed?

Big Brother 8, August 28 Live Feeds: “Good People”, by T.R. Jackson: Do “good people” bash other players in the house? Do “good people” attack them when they’re not around? Do “good people” gossip about their relationships? Well, Amber seems to think so – because we all know she’s one of the “good people,” but she still is doing all of these other things. What else happened in the house on Tuesday? Read on to find out!

Big Brother 8, August 28: House of Lies and Deceit, by Jenn Brasler: Alliances in the Big Brother house last about as long as a keg at a frat party, so we shouldn’t be surprised that all is not perfect with Dick, Daniele, Eric, and Jessica’s alliance. Will Zach or Amber be removed from the block? Or will the alliance stick it out for another week?

Big Brother 8, August 27 Live Feeds: Drinking Games, Power of Veto Ceremony, Chit-Chat , by Michael Augustus Keeler: It seems the tension in the house is at an all time low. The house guests are even ALL coming together and having fun with a party. But does something sinister lurk under the surface? What will the winner of the power of veto do at the ceremony? And who on Earth has America chosen for Eric to try to kiss?

Big Brother 8, As I See It: Daddy Dearest and Darling Daughter, by Eileen Witker: Are Daddy Dearest and Darling Daughter, also known as Dick and Daniele, playing the game as well as they can? And are the other players handling them effectively? Eileen has her opinion on these two players and more, right here!

Big Brother 8: Monday Morning Quarterback – The Queen's Croquet-Ground, by AJ Mass: The status quo – it’s effective, but dull. AJ yawns his way through a week of non-strategy and passive play that would have made his hair stand on end, if it wasn’t already sound asleep.

Big Brother 8, August 26 Live Feeds: Magic Bottle, by T.R. Jackson: As the number of houseguests dwindle, strategy talk seems to decline as well. Of course, that doesn’t stop the nominees from trying to get the veto-holder to use it on them. And it doesn’t stop one houseguest from telling lies about another. What does a game of spin the bottle say about who will go next?

Big Brother 8, August 26: Naked People!, by Tyler Sandersfeld: Now that we have your attention, you can read this recap of a Sunday Big Brother episode. Dick and Daniele fight. Eric and Jessica flirt. Jessica nominates two people for eviction. And yes, all seven houseguests get naked. Why? Read on.

Big Brother 8, August 25 Live Feeds: An All-Nighter Before the Power of Veto, by Michael Augustus Keeler: Eric and Jessica have been growing closer and closer each week. Saturday is no exception. Jameka becomes more talkative, as does Zach. What will Dick and Daniele do if there is no drama? What will happen in the power of veto competition? And why is Amber getting so ratty?

Big Brother: 8, August 24 Live Feeds: The Crying, the Pitch, and the Wardrobe, by Jeffrey Clinard: Jessica is back in power, and it seems like nothing has changed in the house. Who is still crying? Who is making a pitch to avoid nomination? Plus, which houseguests win a luxury competition that leaves the house a total mess? Jeffrey has the answers.

Big Brother-o-Meter, Week 7 Standings, by C. Brian Devinney: The Big Brother-o-meter is back, with new rankings for the houseguests. Who moved up? Who moved down? And how on earth could the meter say Zach ranks higher than anybody?! Plus, new rankings for the jurors and how they might sway the final vote!

“I Have Never Been Faced with Anyone Like Dick” – An Interview with Big Brother 8’s Jen, by David Bloomberg: Jen was the first person in Big Brother history to ever receive more votes against her than there were voters! Why did she break the food rules? How did she deal with Dick? And what was up with all the “Jen” shirts? Jen tells us all this and her opinions of every remaining houseguest, right here!

Big Brother 8, August 23 Live Feeds: Fun with Dick and Jen, by David Bloomberg: Jen may be gone, but she won’t soon be forgotten. She planted some seeds that has at least one houseguest rather upset. But mostly, they’re happy she’s out of there. Who will likely be nominated by new HOH Jessica? And who did America select for Eric to target? Read on to find out!

Big Brother 8: Why Jen Lost, by David Bloomberg: Jen claims that she knew the only way she would go home is through the back door. But a more important question is why – why did she have to go home that way, and why did the others want her gone to begin with? Furthermore, after being on the block three previous times, why was this the time she was sent packing? All in all, why did Jen lose?

Big Brother 8, As I See It: Hakuna Matata, by Eileen Witker: Life in the Big Brother house is nothing like a Disney movie. In fact, it’s more like something you’d see on the Discovery Channel. Why does Eileen think Jen is Scar from The Lion King and the other houseguests are hyenas? Read on to find out.

Big Brother 8, August 23: Goin’ Out With a Bang, by Sandy Lamparello: Thursday on Big Brother 8 means it’s time for another live eviction! Daniele made the nominations, won the veto, used the veto, and set a backdoor plan in motion. Will her plan come together to send Jen home, or will original nominee Jameka be evicted? And who will take up residence in the Head of Household room for the next week? Read on for all the details!

Big Brother 8, August 22 Live Feeds: Welcome to the Family Feud!, by David Bloomberg: Richard Dawson may not be around, but it looks like a trip to a game show may have had some impacts on Big Brother. Who are new best friends? Who is screaming at each other? And why is Jen running around topless? Is it a new attempt to gain votes?

Big Brother 8, Super-Ego: How Ethical Are the Players?, by T.R. Jackson: Morality has its place in the Big Brother house, but how important is it? Can it really mean the difference between winning and losing? And how are this season’s houseguests doing in the morality department? T.R. is here to explore these questions for us.

Big Brother 8, August 21 Live Feeds: Breaking the Rules, by T.R. Jackson: Who is continuing to break the rules? Why is the rest of the house flipping out? Is there a punishment? Plus, Daniele and Amber return from their mystery trip! Did they win ten million dollars?

Big Brother 8, As I See It: Some Things Never Change, by Eileen Witker: Eileen is back from vacation, and boy is she surprised to see what has happened in the Big Brother house since she left! OK, so some things haven’t changed, such as Daniele acting like a spoiled brat and Amber Crying. Indeed, it may be the things that didn’t change that are the most surprising.

Big Brother 8, August 21: Ding!, by Jenn Brasler: Amber has had a vision from God telling her that she’s not only going to win the power of veto, she and Jameka will be going to the final two together. But what if God is a little busy to help her win the veto? Is she willing to make a deal with Daniele instead?

Big Brother 8, August 20 Live Feeds: Smoke Gets in Your Eyes, by Michael Augustus Keeler: A seemingly quiet day is afoot in the Big Brother house. A birthday celebration continues. A pair of houseguests are planning to do something together, and a budding romance continues to blossom. Yet, there is that pesky veto ceremony... what will happen? Who is packing up to leave, and what role will nicotine play in today’s adventures?

Big Brother 8, August 19: Frat Chance, by Tyler Sandersfeld: With Dustin’s extra-shameful eviction and Daniele’s HoH victory, two specific houseguests are feeling the heat of a pending nomination. Can either escape this fate? Plus, what do Jessica’s dress and a toga have in common? If your good at throwing ping-pong balls or not, click to find out.

Big Brother 8, August 19 Live Feeds: The Woobie Will Protect You, by T.R. Jackson: HOH Daniele is turning 21 at midnight, although most of the houseguests think she’s turning 22. Will her secret last through her birthday celebration? Plus, America’s Player has a new task! Will it be easy or difficult this time?

Big Brother 8: Monday Morning Quarterback – A Mad Tea Party, by AJ Mass: One may be the loneliest number, but two can be just as bad. That is, unless you can somehow find someone in the same predicament as you. AJ Mass tells us which houseguest duo did the best job of curing their loneliness.

Big Brother 8, August 18 Live Feeds: I Want Out!, by Teeuwynn Woodruff: It’s time for the veto competition! Amber had a vision on Friday – does it come true on Saturday? Who wins? Does it look like they will use it? If they do, who is a likely replacement? And what is this about somebody getting to leave the house?

Big Brother 8, August 17 Live Feeds: Prophet Motive, by Jeffrey Clinard: Daniele is HOH, and the power structure of the house has shifted again. Which people are now allies in the house? Who does Daniele nominate? And who is getting visions directly from God regarding the outcome of future events?

“I Was Much Too Overconfident” – An Interview with Big Brother 8’s Dustin, by David Bloomberg: Dustin was obviously surprised to be evicted on Thursday night. What does he have to say about it? Who does he think caused it and what does he think of their move? Read on for this and more in RealityNewsOnline’s interview.

Big Brother 8, August 16 Live Feeds: Bewitched, Betrayed, and Bewildered, by TS LeMelle: Yesterday was eviction day in the Big Brother house. Read here to find out who was upset, who got mail, who got naked, who will likely get nominated, and who got insight, if just for a moment.

Big Brother 8: Why Dustin Lost, by David Bloomberg: In the biggest shock so far this season, Dustin was evicted instead of Dick. While we might blame it on viewers voting for Eric to target Dustin, the situation is not at all that simple. Why did Eric succeed? Why did Dustin lose?

Big Brother-o-Meter, Week 6 Standings, by C. Brian Devinney: Jury duty begins this week as Dustin heads to the Loser Lounge and Dick somehow manages to stay in the house. Where do they stand in the rankings now? And whose rank has suddenly skyrocketed?

An Arrogance-Fueled Horrible Game Move: Big Brother 8’s Dustin Gets Himself Evicted, by David Bloomberg: First, we had Marcellas. He had the opportunity to make himself safe on Big Brother and didn’t, earning a place in the Reality TV Hall of Shame. For several years, nobody made such a dumb move again. Earlier this year, Mike made a comparable move and ended up in the Hall as well. Now we have a second person in the same season who made a similarly shameful decision. So it’s time to induct Dustin into the Reality TV Hall of Shame.

Big Brother 8, August 16: Honor Among Thieves, by Sandy Lamparello: It’s live eviction night on Big Brother 8! Dick used the veto to remove daughter Daniele from the block, leaving himself up against replacement nominee Dustin. Whose time in the Big Brother house has come to an end? Who is the next Head of Household? And who invades the house? Sandy’s here to bring it all to you!

Big Brother 8, August 15 Live Feeds: Barbershop Quartets, Bunnies, and Backstabbing, by TS LeMelle: Yesterday was an exhausting day in the Big Brother house. There were some interesting visitors and a lot of game talk. Read on to find out exactly what happened.

Big Brother 8, August 16 Special Report: Why Did Sideshows Invade the House?, by David Bloomberg: On Wednesday, a troupe of sideshow acts invaded the Big Brother house. Some sang, some posed, some spouted prose. All of it seems to relate to Big Brother, but which things are clues, and what are they pointing to? CBS provided all the detail to RNO, but it’s up to you to figure it out.

Big Brother 8, August 14 Live Feeds: Peanut Gallery , by T.R. Jackson: Zach has emerged from the shadows as an important player this week. Lots of people are talking about him, and talking to him. He even has a date with another houseguest! Plus, who does Jameka spend a half hour talking to? It’s all right here!

Big Brother 8, August 14: It’s All About Daniele, by Jenn Brasler: Despite the fact that Dick has taken things to a personal level with almost everyone in the house, Daniele thinks she’s the worst off in the house because no one cares about how she feels. Will she get any sympathy? Or are the houseguests too busy hating Dick and plotting his eviction to care?

Big Brother 8: A Review of the Houseguests, Halfway There, by Michael Augustus Keeler: Michael, one of RNO’s Big Brother live feed recappers, has seen the way the houseguests have behaved throughout the first half of the show. As we head into the home stretch, how does he think he ranks, both in the house and with viewers? For example, does he rank the linkes of Jen and Jessica as good players or meaningless ones?

Big Brother 8, August 13 Live Feeds: Storms, Power, and Quiet , by Michael Augustus Keeler: Dick has been on such a rampage that it is anyone’s guess what will happen as the week progresses. Will the person who won veto use it? If so, who will go up? How will Dick react to all of that?! And why is Jessica so sad?

Big Brother 8, August 12 Live Feeds: Silent Treatment, by T.R. Jackson: Eric gets his assignment from America, and has to give one houseguest the silent treatment. HOH Jessica has a room to call her own, and she does everything but sleep in there. Also, why is Zach suddenly becoming popular?

Big Brother 8: Monday Morning Quarterback – Pig and Pepper, by AJ Mass: It’s once again time to take a look at the last Big Brother week in review from the position of a Monday morning quarterback. Who scored a touchdown? Who fumbled? And who is in a good position to take it all the way to the end?

Big Brother 8, August 12: Liar, Liar, Pants on Fire, by Tyler Sandersfeld: If the houseguests – especially Dick – would just say what the title of this article says, they wouldn’t sound so childish. Oh, and two houseguests get nominated for sweet release – er, eviction.

Big Brother 8, August 11 Live Feeds: Hickory Dickory, Dock, the Dick Banged Up the Pot..., by Teeuwynn Woodruff: Believe it or not, Dick isn’t happy. In fact, he has decided to abuse certain people all day, including banging a pot over somebody as they try to sleep and, of course, calling them names. Who is his latest target? Who wins veto? Will they likely use it? What plans are being made in case they do?

Big Brother 8, August 10 Live Feeds: The Mad “D” Party, by Jeffrey Clinard: Dick and Daniele are out of power, and to say they are mad about it is an understatement. What do they say? What do they do? Who does Jessica nominate? Jeffrey has the answers.

“I Got Thrown a Couple Curveballs I Didn’t Expect” – An Interview with Big Brother 8’s Kail, by David Bloomberg: Kail went through a roller coaster of emotions in the house – from being the first HOH with a solid alliance to being nominated three times in a row and having essentially nobody. What was her strategy? What did she think of Dick and Daniele? What did she learn about homosexuals? And what question did RealityNewsOnline answer for her that she didn’t know about? Read on for this and much more!

Big Brother 8, August 9 Live Feeds: Keep Your Friends Close and Your Frenemies Closer, by TS LeMelle: Eviction day in the Big Brother house has people flip-flopping all over the place – anything could happen. What happened both before and after Thursday night’s live show? How do people plan to deal with Dick’s expected outbursts?

Big Brother-o-Meter, Week 5 Standings, by C. Brian Devinney: After Thursday night’s show, things have gone topsy-turvy in the Big Brother house. With those changes, the Big Brother-o-Meter has similarly changed many standings. Who has moved up? Who has moved down? And why? Read on to find out!

Big Brother 8: Why Kail Lost, by David Bloomberg: Over the course of three weeks, Kail has been a target, a pawn, and a guaranteed safe nominee. Of course, when she was promised she’d be safe, she was evicted. Such is life on Big Brother. But what happened? How did Kail get to that point? Why did Kail lose?

Big Brother 8, As I See It: Roller Coaster Ride, by Eileen Witker: This week has given us – and the Big Brother houseguests – so many ups and downs and twists and turns that it’s been like a roller coaster ride. Who managed to hang on? Who got motion sickness? And who is Eileen sick of herself?

Big Brother 8, August 9: “You Are SO Psycho Right Now!”, by Sandy Lamparello: It’s time for another live eviction on Big Brother 8! Will it be the permanently-nominated Kail or America’s Player Eric? Who will become the next Head of Household? And will Amber cry? Sandy’s back with all the details!

Big Brother 8, August 8 Live Feeds: See What Happens When You Donato Do What the Donatos Tell You to Do?, by TS LeMelle: Wednesday in the Big Brother house, some earth-shattering things happened. I’m talking 4.5 on the Richter scale. There are two nominees on the block but only one real target, it appears. Read on to find out more.

What Can Eric Do? CBS Answers RNO’s Questions about America’s Player, by David Bloomberg: America’s Player, Eric, has been assigned a wide variety of tasks in his weeks within the Big Brother house. But each time, new questions have come up regarding what he can and cannot do. Is he allowed to vote differently from what America says? Does he have to attempt every task? RealityNewsOnline went to the source, and CBS answered our questions.

Big Brother 8: August 7 Live Feeds: LNC United?, by T.R. Jackson: Is Dustin joking around with Eric in the picture with the article, or is the LNC truly putting Eric in a headlock? For that matter, do they even know? It’s another day of scheming and plotting in the Big Brother house.

Big Brother 8, August 7: Blues from an Airplane , by Jenn Brasler: Not since the premiere of Lost has there been so much drama associated with a plane. Can Eric convince everyone that he’s not actually a liar? How much does a veto cost? And why the heck are houseguests wearing bunny suits?

Big Brother 8, August 6 Live Feeds: Back Door... or Back for More?, by Michael Augustus Keeler: Feelings continue to erupt and emotions run high in the Big Brother House. Could it really be that the arguments and suspicions the father/daughter duo have with Eric have coaxed Jen into a truce with Dick? What will the veto ceremony lead to, and who may be the strongest power broker behind the scenes this week?

Big Brother 8, August 5 Live Feeds: Liar, Liar, what a Crier, by T.R. Jackson: Amber is really getting on T.R.’s nerves this week. Is she a really bad person, or just dumb? Plus, some houseguests wear bunny suits, do other odd things, and fight, fight, fight! Where do Dustin and Jen fit into all of this?

Big Brother 8: Monday Morning Quarterback – Advice from a Caterpillar, by AJ Mass: This past week was chock full of action, as messages from above took the game in a strange and, quite frankly, uncomfortable new direction. Join AJ as he takes a look back to see who took this new information and ran with it… and whether or not it was headed the right way.

Big Brother 8, As I See It: Revelations, by Eileen Witker: Sunday night’s episode brought upsets and revelations. What does Eileen think of all the changes that are going on? Does she think Daniele will rise to the challenge in her role of HOH, or go running to Daddy Dearest for everything? And how will Eric face his new situation?

Big Brother-o-Meter, Week 4 Standings, by C. Brian Devinney: With the Head of Household competition finally complete, we now know who is in control of the house and the nominations, and we can finally get to seeing where the housemates stand this week.

Big Brother 8, August 5: We Must All Hang Together Or We Shall All Hang Separately, by David Bloomberg: Ben Franklin famously said, “We must, indeed, all hang together, or most assuredly we shall all hang separately” (or words to that effect). This is certainly true in the Big Brother house, where we last left our contestants hanging around for the HOH competition. After it’s over, though, who is hung out to dry?

Big Brother 8, August 4 Live Feeds: LNC = Late Night Collapse?, by Teeuwynn Woodruff: The Late Night Crew has been pretty much calling the shots for most of the game. But could something finally be causing their collapse? Or is it just happening in the mind of somebody wearing a bunny costume? The veto competition has been held, but who won? Will they likely remove a nominee? Who might go up instead if that happens? Read on to find out!

Big Brother 8, August 3 Live Feeds: Do You Play Croquet?, by Jeffrey Clinard: There are always many games, and games within games, going on in the Big Brother house. Now it looks like croquet will be one of them. But before any of that happens, we have nominations! Who is going on the block? Are they actually targeted to go home? What games are being played within the alliances?

Big Brother 8, August 2 Post-HOH Competition Live Feeds, by David Bloomberg: After the HOH competition ends, the turmoil really begins. Paranoia is spreading over who keeps casting those second votes – and it is fueled by a banner plane that suggests some houseguests are telling lies. What do Dick and Eric have to talk about in the wake of all this?

Big Brother 8, As I See It: Proud Mothers and Angry Dads, by Eileen Witker: Now that we’ve gotten to know the houseguests on Big Brother a little better, writer Eileen is reconsidering her first impressions of them. In almost every case, she thinks she was right from the beginning. Who is the biggest bully? Whose mother should be proud?

Big Brother 8, August 2 HOH Competition Live Feed Special Report, by David Bloomberg: Thursday night’s episode left off with an endurance-type HOH competition that went into the night. Do you want to know who won? Do you want to know what kind of deals were made? Do you want to know who did a lot of yelling? (OK, so you can probably guess that one.) Then read on for all the details!

“I Just Kept Getting Deeper into Emotions” – An Interview with Big Brother 8’s Nick, by Davis Bloomberg: Nick came in with a game plan, but it went kaput within about three days. What happened? Why couldn’t he get back on his game? How does he think Daniele will do now that he’s gone? And what does he think of people like Dick and Jen? Nick answers all these questions and more, right here!

Big Brother 8: Why Nick Lost, by David Bloomberg: Nick has said that his game plan was essentially tossed out the window when he met Daniele. How did his relationship with her affect his play? Was that the only problem he had in the house? Why did Nick lose?

Big Brother 8, As I See It: The Dick-Jenn Tea Party, by Eileen Witker: If you’re a Big Brother fan, then surely you have an opinion about the blow-up between Dick and Jen that included his dumping a cup of iced tea on her head. Writer Eileen is no exception. Read on to get her two cents.

Big Brother: 8, August 2 - Don't Cry Over Spilled Tea, by Mike DeGeorge: Dustin's replacement nomination of Nick has caused quite the stir in the house, but it's nothing compared to the drama between Dick, Daniele, Jen, and Nick. Dick finally gets fed up and takes matters into his own hands. Find out what happens, not to mention who is evicted, inside!

Big Brother 8, August 1 Live Feeds: Little People Hate and Cheddar Cheese, by TS LeMelle: Who hates little people and how does that person deal with it? What’s up with the medium cheddar cheese? Who is lying, and how much? And why are the houseguests locked inside the house so much? Read on, readers; read on!

Big Brother 8, July 31 Live Feeds: I’d Do That for a Dollar!, by T.R. Jackson: Only two days left before either Nick or Kail is evicted. Which one says they are not going to campaign, but does so anyway? How much money will Eric make doing things for a dollar? And who ties floss around someone else’s teeth? All this and more inside!

Big Brother 8, As I See It: Duh!, by Eileen Witker: It seems the best word to describe many recent actions in the Big Brother house is “Duh.” The way Kail has been acting? Duh. The way Amber has been acting? Duh. And so on. Why is there so much “duh” behavior? Read on.

Big Brother 8, July 31: The Hand of God in the Big Brother House, by Jenn Brasler: Thus, the Lord spoke to Jameka, and He did tell her to compete in the power of veto competition, because He hath ordained that she shall play. And lo, Jameka competed in the power of veto competition because her name was drawn from the holy bag of ping-pong balls. And the Lord looked upon the power of veto competition, and it was good.

Big Brother 8, July 23 Live Feeds: The Power of Veto Ceremony, Surprises, Suspense, and a Mohawk , by Michael Augustus Keeler: Will the winner of the veto remove Jen or Kail from the chopping block? How will others try to influence that decision? And what is Dick is yelling about now?

Big Brother 8: Monday Morning Quarterback – The Rabbit Sends in a Little Bill, by AJ Mass: A lot went on in the Big Brother house over the past week. Like any good Monday morning quarterback, AJ is here to analyze it for us. Among the questions that may remain unanswered, though: Why did Nick make himself look like David Arquette for the live show?

Big Brother 8, July 29 Live Feeds: Laughs All Around, by T.R. Jackson: The veto competition is finished, and there’s talk about what might happen if the veto is used. Will someone be saved from the chopping block? Plus, T.R.’s got a new favorite player, and a new least-favorite player. And what did America decide for Eric’s new catchphrase?

Big Brother 8, July 29: What’s Old Is New Again, by Tyler Sandersfeld: Dustin is now the Head of Household. After some crying, dancing, and egg building, he must choose two new nominees. Of course, the word “new” may not exactly be the case. Find out why inside.

Big Brother 8: Why Mike Lost, by David Bloomberg: Mike wasn’t even a target when Evil Dick’s reign as HOH began. But then he made himself one. Not only did he earn a nomination, but a trip right out of the house. Was it just his behavior during the veto competition, or were there other reasons to also explain why Mike lost?

Big Brother-o-Meter, Week 3 Standings, by C. Brian Devinney: After three weeks of Big Brother 8, some contestants’ rankings are still fluctuating wildly. Others are stabilizing, even though they might not be. Who is where? Read on to find out.

Big Brother 8, July 28 Live Feeds: Taking the Prize, by Teeuwynn Woodruff: It’s Saturday, and time for the veto competition. Who wins? Who gives up a shot at winning to get other prizes? Who is happy, and who is really mad? And how are plans changing to account for all of this? Read on to find out!

Big Brother 8, July 27 Live Feeds: Off With Their Heads, by Jeffrey Clinard: It’s nomination day in the Big Brother house. This one seems both simple and more complicated, both at the same time. And there are lots of opinions flying around. Want to find out why? Then you’ll have to read on.

Big Brother 8, As I See It: The Dumb and the Dumber, by Eileen Witker: Eileen has been shaking her head at houseguest stupidity so hard, it’s a wonder it’s still attached to her neck. Who has been acting dumb? Who has been acting dumber? And who actually hasn’t been too bad?

Big Brother 8, July 26 Live Feeds: Deja Vu?, by Austin Sutherland: Dustin is the new HOH and everyone is coming to him with nomination suggestions. Who does Dustin really want out of the house? Is it the same target as the rest of the house? Is Amber too forceful in her approach to Dustin? Figure it out by reading on!

“The Dumbest Move Ever Would Be to Compromise My Own Character” – An Interview with Big Brother 8’s Mike, by David Bloomberg: Ever since Mike decided to stand by Kail – both figuratively and, after the new nomination, literally – people have been talking about what he did. How does Mike explain it? Why would he do something like that? And what does he say to those who believe it was the dumbest move ever? Mike talks to RealityNewsOnline, right here!

Loyalty Cannot Excuse Poor Game Play: Big Brother 8’s Mike Gets Himself Evicted, by David Bloomberg: For many years, Marcellas’ failure to use the veto on himself has been known everywhere as the dumbest Big Brother move ever. But then Mike came along and put himself in harm’s way as far as the game was concerned – and ended up getting himself evicted. Whether it was as bad a move as Marcellas’ is debatable, but there is no debate that Mike is being inducted into the Reality TV Hall of Shame.

Big Brother 8, July 26: Dumbest. Move. Ever., by Tyler Sandersfeld: That’s what many people are saying about Mike (right) and his show of loyalty that got him nominated. However, was that move dumb enough to send Mike packing? Can it really be any worse than Marcellas not using the golden power of veto? And is Jen smarter than we think?

Big Brother 8, July 25 Live Feeds: You Scare Me, by TS LeMelle: Who scares who in the Big Brother House? Has Nick lost his marbles? Are things disappearing from the house or is it someone’s imagination? All is revealed below, dear readers.

Big Brother 8, July 24 Live Feeds: Nobody’s Crying, by T.R. Jackson: It’s a drama-free day in the Big Brother house! Well, almost. Who gets upset after a diary room session? What houseguests are getting along better than ever? Does anybody cry today?

Big Brother 8, July 24: Mad as a Hatter, by Jenn Brasler: HOH Dick has been getting on a lot of people’s nerves, and some of them are ready to fight back. Can the houseguests calm down long enough for a wacky power of veto competition? Will Nick’s relationship with Daniele raise Dick’s ire? And which player does Dick think has made the dumbest Big Brother move since Marcellas?

Big Brother 8, July 23 Live Feeds: “I Think It Was Colonel Mustard With a Jar in the Round Bedroom”, by Michael Augustus Keeler: In the day following tons of drama, what is the primary topic of conversation? Is it the upcoming power of veto ceremony? Is it the way people are treating Nick? And what is going on between Dick, Kail, and Jen?

Big Brother 8, July 22 Live Feeds: A House of Tears , by T.R. Jackson: It’s an emotional day in the Big Brother house. Which two houseguests have an argument that leaves one in tears? Who cries because of their position in the game? Who cries because they’re happy? And what duo may start up an unlikely alliance?

Big Brother 8: Monday Morning Quarterback – A Caucus-Race and a Long Tale, by AJ Mass: Another week of Big Brother has gone by, and writer AJ Mass has his usual thoughts on what happened in the house. One thing’s for sure – he’s got a new favorite player. What is it about Dick that has captivated him?

Big Brother 8, As I See It: Spreading Stupidity, by Eileen Witker: Watching the antics of some Big Brother houseguests can be amusing. But sometimes, the only thing you can do is shake your head at their stupidity. What are various members of the Mrs. Robinson Alliance, such as Mike and Kail doing wrong?

Big Brother 8, July 22: Vindication, by Sandy Lamparello: Sunday means another food competition, another nomination, and another assignment for America’s Player, Eric. It seems pretty clear who HOH Dick will nominate, right? Let’s see!

Big Brother 8, July 21 Live Feeds: Reign of Evil , by Teeuwynn Woodruff: Dick has made his eviction nominations, and it’s time for the veto competition. Can one of the nominees win it and guarantee another week in the house? And whose bed is Jessica sleeping in now that Joe is gone?

Big Brother 8, July 20 Live Feeds: The Naked Truth , by Jeffrey Clinard: With Evil Dick in the HOH position, you know you’re going to get the naked truth about pretty much everything. Does that include the nominations? Who does he put up? Who does he want to go? And speaking of naked, why is Zack running around that way in the backyard?

Big Brother 8, July 19 Live Feeds: The MRA Is MIA!, by Austin Sutherland: Joe being evicted was just the beginning of Thursday in the Big Brother house! Dick is HOH and alliances are crumbling everywhere. Who feels betrayed? Who is almost definitely going up on the block? Is it who you expected? Find out here!

“I Was in the Worst Situation” – An Interview with Big Brother 8’s Joe, by David Bloomberg: Joe felt that having ex-boyfriend Dustin in the house changed his game significantly. What would he have done differently? Why did he do certain things he did? What does he think of the twists? Joe answers all these questions and more, right here!

Big Brother 8: Why Joe Lost, by David Bloomberg: Joe has claimed that ex-boyfriend Dustin being in the Big Brother house ruined the game for Joe. Is that true? Or did Joe actually ruin his chances all by himself? What did he do wrong? Why did Joe lose?

Big Brother 8, As I See It: Changing Impressions , by Eileen Witker: An interesting week in the Big Brother house came to an end last night – with perhaps an even more interesting week ahead! How has Eileen’s opinion of Dick changed? And why is she worried about Jameka. Eileen has her thoughts on all the houseguests, right here.

Big Brother-o-Meter, Week 2 Standings, by C. Brian Devinney: Another week has come and gone, another houseguest has been eliminated, and the remaining houseguests have gotten more chances to scheme and strategize. Is Daniele still the number-one player in C. Brian Devinney’s book? Or has another houseguest proven to be more impressive?

Big Brother 8, July 19: A Wave of Ecstasy, by Sandy Lamparello: It’s time for the second live eviction on Big Brother 8! Will it be Evil Dick or replacement nominee Joe? Will Eric accomplish his America’s Player task? And who will become the next Head of Household? Sandy’s here with all the details!

Big Brother 8, July 18 Live Feeds: Kail’s Hell, by TS LeMelle: It’s Wednesday in the Big Brother house, and much of the action centers around Kail. Why does Kail rail? Why is Dick telling it like it is, but calmly? And why is Jen slinking around in her unikini?

Big Brother 8: July 17 Live Feeds: Lesser of Two Evils, by Thomas Jackson: Jen is trying to show strategic prowess, but is revealing her only real assets through her clothing as she continues to try to get attention. How is the Mrs. Robinson alliance leaning in terms of voting against Joe or Dick? And why is Daniele crying to her father?

Big Brother 8, July 16 Live Feeds: Scheming, Veto, and More Scheming, by Michael Augustus Keeler: In a day that contains the power of veto ceremony and plenty of discussion afterwards, the houseguests are letting each other know how they feel. Will the holder of the veto put it to use? If the veto is used, who will Jen nominate as a replacement? With the nominations definite, how is everybody thinking of voting? And what does Dick think about everyone?

Big Brother 8, July 17: Christmas Cheer , by Jenn Brasler: It’s Christmastime in the Big Brother house (at least for the power of veto competition), but the houseguests are lacking in the cheer department. Who’s mad at Jen now? Who’s telling others about the Mrs. Robinson alliance? And why is Amber such a basket case?

Big Brother 8: Monday Morning Quarterback – Pool of Tears, by AJ Mass: There’s a lot of angst and drama in the Big Brother house, and much of it is because of Jen. But we can’t forget that there are other people in the house, too! How is Amber doing with strategy? And which of the other houseguests are working the best angles?

Big Brother 8, July 15 Live Feeds: Jenuine Jenius, by TR Jackson: The houseguests get to know each other a little better today. Who goes on a date? Who used to be a drug addict? Why does Jen get a reprieve from being made fun of?

Big Brother 8, As I See It: Not Exactly a Jenius, by Eileen Witker: After Carol’s eviction and Jen’s nominations, Eileen takes another look at how the houseguests are acting. Did Jen’s speech about Dick and Daniele have any basis in reality? For that matter, does Jen herself have any basis in reality? Read on to see what Eileen thinks.

Big Brother 8, July 15: Jeneration Ecch, by Tyler Sandersfeld: Unfortunately for everyone, Jen is the Head of Household. This means more self-centered babbling, more complaining about pictures, and two more nominees for eviction. Can Eric convince the Jensa Member to put up America’s choice? Also, what do two “W” tattoos stand for, and do pickles and clams a good pie make?

Big Brother 8, July 14 Live Feeds: Red, Hot, and Sobbing until They're Blue, by Teeuwynn Woodruff: There are some very unhappy people in the Big Brother house right now. But that could turn around for at least one, as it’s time for the veto competition. Who wins? What outcome can we expect from that win? And why is Dick laying into somebody again?

Big Brother 8, July 13 Live Feeds: The Human Spycam, by Austin Sutherland: Nominations are today! Do you want to find out who's on slop for the week? Who did Jen nominate? And who has been caught spying on almost everyone in the house. Read on to learn the details!

“I Have Got to Be the Worst ‘Big Brother’ Player Ever” – An Interview with Big Brother 8’s Carol , by David Bloomberg: Why was Carol not surprised to be voted out first on Big Brother 8? What is she realizing now that she’s off the show? Has she kept everything in perspective? And what does she think of the “enemies” twist, both with Jessica and the other duos? Carol answers all – very honestly – right here in this RealityNewsOnline interview!

Big Brother 8, July 12 Live Feeds: Like, What? That's Jenius!, by Austin Sutherland: How did the houseguests prepare for the live show and how did they react to the news that Jen was the new HOH? Who strategized well and who argued with Jen on the night before nominations? Who does it look like will be nominated and who is safe. Read on to find out!

Big Brother 8: Why Carol Lost, by David Bloomberg: Carol was the first houseguest of the eighth season to be evicted, and there wasn’t even much of a fight about it. Why not? How did things stay so calm? More importantly, though, why did Carol lose?

Big Brother-o-Meter, Week 1 Standings, by C Brian Devinney: How do this summer's housemates rank so far? Who's the one to watch out for and who should watch out for the door to hit them on the butt on the way out? Where does the crying Jenius rank? Here's how C. Brian Devinney ranks the houseguests after one week in the house.

Big Brother 8, July 12: Lucky 13, by Sandy Lamparello: The first live eviction of Big Brother 8 takes place tonight! Will it be Carol or Amber? Who did America instruct Eric to vote to evict? WHAT is Julie wearing? And who will be crowned the second Head of Household? Read on to find out!

Big Brother 8, July 10 Live Feeds: Sleeping In, by TR Jackson: The first eviction vote is getting closer. Which nominee is pestering everyone to keep her in the house? Who changes their mind about the vote? Is the house becoming divided over the upcoming eviction?

Big Brother 8, As I See It: First Impressions Haven’t Changed, by Eileen Witker: As we’ve seen more of the Big Brother 8 houseguests, Eileen doesn’t think there hasn’t been a whole lot of change in the way they’ve behaved. Who has gotten even worse? Who might deserve a second chance? And why does Eileen think Daniele is doing the best job of everybody at handling the twist?

Big Brother 8, July 10: Everything’s Copastetic, by Jenn Brasler: The first veto competition takes place, and it leaves the house looking like a disaster zone. Who’s the best at hide and seek? Will the person who wins the veto use it? And will Eric complete his first task as America’s Player?

Big Brother 8, July 9 Live Feeds: Cleaning, Food, Expenditure of Energy, by Michael Augustus Keeler: In a day that contains a food competition, the houseguests are consumed about food and a whole lot more. Does Daniele have an eating disorder? Is Jen exercising herself to death? And what about Carol and Amber?

Big Brother 8, July 8 Live Feeds: Strategy in the Morning, Strategy at Night, by TR Jackson: It’s time for the first veto ceremony of Big Brother 8. Will Amber or Carol be saved from eviction? Who uses the morning hours to talk strategy, and who stays up late to do it? Who is the most unpopular person in the house?

What Big Brother 8 Houseguests Should Have Learned, by David Bloomberg: Over the course of the past seven seasons of Big Brother, it should be obvious that contestants need to learn certain rules to play by. Sure, sometimes the rules are broken and a person succeeds, but it’s still best to play the odds and play it by the book. This is that book.

Big Brother 8, Monday Morning Quarterback – Down the Rabbit Hole, by AJ Mass: We’ve seen two episodes of Big Brother 8. How have the houseguests been doing so far? AJ is here to Monday morning quarterback the situation for us. Who is doing well? What alliance has a chance – and which one doesn’t? What does he think of the America's Houseguest concept? Don’t worry – this column is based solely on the CBS shows, there are no spoilers here.

Big Brother 8, July 8: Here's to You, Mrs. Robinson, by Sandy Lamparello: It’s time for HOH Kail to make the first nominations in the Big Brother 8 house. Who is on her radar screen? Will any of the non-protected enemies end up sitting in the chair of doom? And what can America make Eric do this week? Sandy’s here with all the details!

Big Brother 8, July 7 Live Feeds: Lucky Number 7, by Teeuwynn Woodruff: Alliances are forming all over the place, and as the first vote nears, there are some decisions to be made about who will stay and who will go. Who’s the first houseguest to swear on his or her child’s life? Who’s going on a date? And what did Joe lie about?

8: First Impressions of the Houseguests , by Eileen Witker: They say you only get one chance to make a first impression – and that is definitely true on a show like Big Brother, where first impressions can cause alliances or rivalries to form and shape the rest of the game. How did each of the 14 new Big Brother 8 players look after the first episode? Eileen takes a look.

Big Brother 8, July 6 Live Feeds: A Couple of Games of Hide and Seek, by Jeffrey Clinard: It’s time for the first power of veto competition, and this one’s a long one. Why does it result in the houseguests tearing the house apart? Which nominee claims she won’t use the veto if she wins it? And why is Carol about to lose her mind?

Big Brother 8, July 5 Live Feeds: Nominations, Campaigning, and Crying , by David Bloomberg: The Big Brother 8 live feeds are now open! When we begin peeking in on the lives of the houseguests, they have already been there for a while. So Kail has already made her nominations and alliances are forming. Who is accused of campaigning? Who stays up all night and ends up crying alone? Read on to find out!

Big Brother: 8, July 5 - Reunited And... Well, It Kinda Sucks, by Mike DeGeorge: Evil Dick is more than he appears. Besides being one of the 14 new contestants on Big Brother 8, he's also the father of Daniele, a fellow contestant. The problem? They haven't spoken in two years and neither knows that the other will be in the house until tonight. How will they and the other two similar couples deal with it? Plus, we crown our first Head of Household and meet the first ever America's Player! It's all inside!

‘Big Brother 8’ Names 14 Contestants with a Grudge, by David Bloomberg: It’s just about time for a new season of Big Brother! CBS has announced some info on the new contestants and told us what the big twists are this year. Here’s a hint: There should be drama galore. Want to find out more? Read on!

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