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BB17 Day 56
August 12, 2015
9:00-10:00 AM: Becky told John that her winning was the best case for Shelli but even she can’t protect her. Becky said that Jackie, James and Meg are now second guessing everything and want to keep Vanessa because they believe that Shelli is more likely to come after them. Becky said that it’s all in Shelli’s hands now, because she needs to convince those three that she is not after them. John asked who people would vote for between him and Steve. Becky said that it’s not on their radar and that Jackie, James and Meg only want Vanessa and Shelli to go home. She said that nobody else is on their radar. Becky reiterated that Shelli needs to bury the hatchet and convince Jackie, James and Meg that she will not be after them, otherwise she will not get their votes. John said that he will need to pull out a win if Shelli goes. Becky said that she will die on Thursday if Julie tells Shelli that she has been evicted. Becky asked John to talk to Shelli and let her know what’s going on, possibly planning some strategies with her. Becky pointed out that Clay and Shelli started the battle with James and now they are losing it. She said that this issue is primarily between James and Shelli. John asked if things are still up in the air or if they have decided. Becky said that they are up in the air and are focused on surviving the double eviction. John said that he is in danger if Austin, Liz, Julia or Vanessa win, because they will nominate him with Steve.
10:00-11:00 AM: Vanessa told Austin that Becky, John and Steve were talking all night. Vanessa told Austin and Liz that she knows why Shelli was asking Julia who she would nominate. She suggested that Shelli would use that information and go to the other side to say that the twins are gunning for them so they should keep her to go after the twins and Austin. Vanessa asked if they would nominate the same people that she would, Becky and John and then backdoor Steve if needed. Austin said yeah. Vanessa said that they could then keep Steve no matter what. Austin said that they could but Steve is freaking him out now too. Vanessa questioned why John is in the diary room so much when he sleeps all day. Out in the backyard, Becky said that she is going to look like such an idiot if Vanessa doesn’t leave. John said that he will too. Becky said that her group had a realization and it’s true that Vanessa is less likely to take out the four of them than Shelli is. John said 1% less likely. Becky told John that she made every argument in the world to try to get them to keep Shelli. Becky said that she will be nominated next to Meg if Vanessa wins, which would mean that she will be leaving. John said that she may nominate him next to Steve. Becky said that she will be keeping Shell if it comes down to a tiebreaker. John said that this is changing everything and he has got to win now. John told Becky that he doesn’t know what he would do if wins now, whether he should finish the fight off for Jackie, James and Meg or not. He said that Vanessa is a threat to them personally, so he may have to go after her.
11:00-12:00 PM: Vanessa told John that she understands that he is close to Shelli and he will probably vote for her, but she will make an argument to get his vote if he is not 100% decided. Vanessa said that there is a lot that she has to tell him and she will fight to stay there. Vanessa told John that she was always going to keep her word to her. She said that there is a lot that is going on that John does not know about and that she will explain it all if she stays. Vanessa said that there is nothing personal between the two of them, even though she has not talked to him. John asked what Vanessa wants to tell him. Vanessa told John that she will have a conversation with him but she wants to think about it a little more first. Vanessa said that she feels bad taking a vote away from Shelli but they agreed that they can make logical arguments to present their case. John said that he will make a business decision. Vanessa said that Becky is not on the top of her list, since she did her wrong in a major way and is only there because of Vanessa’s word. Vanessa said that Becky is a hypocrite and used Vanessa’s word against her, after it saved her. Vanessa assured John that her issues with Becky do not spill over to him. Vanessa told John that he thinks that both him and Steve can working with whichever one stays between her and Shelli. John said that he is afraid because he is expendable. Vanessa said that they need to reorganize the game and the two of them and Steve will need to stick together.
12:00-1:00 PM: Becky told Jackie that she is voting Vanessa out if it is a tie. Jackie said that’s fine. Becky said that she wont feel comfortable until Vanessa is gone. Jackie said that she wont feel comfortable until both Shelli and Vanessa are gone. Jackie said that she will nominate Vanessa and either John or Steve if she wins HoH. Becky pushed for Vanessa to go first, since she is the one that can lead people. On the other hand, she said that Shelli is alone. Becky told Jackie that Vanessa is going to tell them what they need to hear. Becky was convinced that she would be going on the block next to Meg if Vanessa wins HoH. Becky said that it’s frustrating that they could have avoided all of this if the group told her that they wanted Shelli out. Jackie said that it all just came up in the past couple of days. Jackie told Becky that the only reason that they are questioning things is because they are looking out for the entire group. She assured Becky that Vanessa is still going next if anything were to change. She said that she is not convinced that Shelli would go next if she stayed. Becky eventually admitted that she can see where the group is coming from but it is tough for her after the way that she handled things since the group made it seem as though they were fine with Vanessa going. Becky suggested that her and Jackie should talk to Austin about everything to see where his head is at. Jackie agreed. Meanwhile, out in the backyard, Austin and the twins were discussing making Shelli feel safe so that she would not blow up their games. They are set on saving Vanessa.
1:00-2:00 PM: Austin, Jackie, Julia and Liz agreed that John needs to leave before Steve. Julia pointed out that John was called to the diary three times yesterday and yet she has not been called in in two days. Jackie said same for her. Liz said that Big Brother is blowing up John’s game. Jackie let Austin and the twins know that her, Becky, James and Meg will want Vanessa out after Shelli. She said that they understand if Austin and the twins don’t want to go after her if they win though. Jackie said that she plans to nominate John and Vanessa. Austin and the twins said that they plan to nominate John and Steve. Austin said that Vanessa will stick to her word and nominate Becky and John, then they can vote John out. Austin said that he is not certain that taking Vanessa out second in the double eviction is best thing for the group. He said that Vanessa will stick to the plan and will nominate Becky with John or Steve, even if one of them goes.
Shelli sensed that something was changing with the votes and she asked John about it. She said that nobody is telling her anything anymore. Shelli asked if laying low is her best option. John said that there isn’t really anything that she can do at this point, because James is not going to get over it no matter what she says to them. John said that the Goblins, aside from Becky, are scared of Shelli. He said that Jackie is the one that is most on Becky’s side, so it is mainly James and Meg. Shelli told John that Vanessa is spinning this all by saying that she will go after Becky, exposing that Becky was giving them information last week. She said that it’s the only way for Vanessa to get Jackie, James and Meg to feel safe with her. John said that they are 100% convinced that Shelli is after James, while only 99% sure that Vanessa is, since she could target him, Becky or Steve too. Shelli said that her only chance is the Goblins, though they are outside talking to Austin and the twins. John said that Becky lost control of her group and they have told her that it’s best for the group that Shelli goes. John told Shelli that she needs to publicly say who she is targeting, if she has any hope of getting the others group on board with keeping her. He suggested telling the Goblins that she is after Austin and the twins.
2:00-3:00 PM: Shelli went to Jackie and Meg, telling them that she needs people in this game and they will have her allegiance if they vote to keep her. Shelli pointed out that Vanessa has three people that will always vote to keep her, while she has nobody. Shelli reiterated that Austin, Liz and Julia will never go against Vanessa. She said that Vanessa is the glue holding that side together and it will always be that way. Shelli said that she is open to talking with James. She said that Jackie and Meg are not even on her radar. Jackie asked if Becky was giving Shelli information. Shelli said that the only thing that Becky did was tell her and Clay that they were going on the block. Shelli explained that Vanessa will always be able to get herself off of the block, since she knows so much information about everybody. On the other hand, Shelli said that she has nobody and is looking for a group to ride with. She said that Austin and the twins have no game play without Vanessa. John joined them and said that he is loyal and that was proven with Jeff. He said that he is looking for a team. Shelli said that she is too and that they should form something between the four of them, talk to James and possibly bring Steve in too. She said that nobody is going to make the first move against Austin and the twins, allowing them to coast on by, so they need to be the ones to do it. Shelli said that she has reason to nominate Austin, since he told them that they could. She also offered to go up next to him if the others won HoH and wanted to do that. Shelli mentioned that they can keep Becky happy and have her on their side, or upset Becky and have Vanessa in the house and working against them.
Shelli pointed out that Austin is the worst in terms of playing for Vanessa and then coming to you and tell you something different. Jackie said that James knows that Shelli would be after him but Vanessa has guaranteed him safety. Shelli said that Vanessa guarantees everyone safety. Shelli said that she would like to talk to James along with them. Jackie got James. Shelli told James that she is not scary and does not want him to be afraid of her. She let James know that she understood his reasoning for splitting her and Clay up and she did not fault him for it. Shelli said that she is alone in this game and needs a group to work with. She told Jackie, James and Meg that they are people that she has trusted in the past and could work with. She pointed out to James that Vanessa has three strong people that will have her back no matter what. Shelli asked James to think about who is at the root of all of the things that he is hearing about, because she believes that it is all coming from the person that she is on the block with. Shelli said that she does not understand why they would want to keep someone that clearly has a team over someone that is asking to join their team. Shelli told them that it should be clear that her anger is not directed towards them. She said that it would be the dumbest move she could make if she won HoH and then nominated them after they saved her.
3:00-4:00 PM: Meg told James and Jackie that they have a better shot at beating Austin and the twins than they do beating John, Shelli and Steve. James agreed. Meg said that she is torn but she believes that there is way more risk involved in keeping Shelli. She said that it would require a big leap of faith. On the other hand, Meg said that all of Vanessa’s cards are out on the table and nobody is going to trust her again. Becky talked to Jackie and Meg. She said that she believes that Vanessa wants to split her up from the two of them. She added that Vanessa finds a way to move groups. Meg said that Vanessa’s game has been busted and nobody is buying what she says anymore. Jackie and Meg said that they have to make the best game move and even though they want to keep Shelli on a personal level, that’s not the best game move. Becky said that she knows that she has to realize that Shelli is a threat too and that part of this is personal since Vanessa is the one that manipulated her. Jackie and Meg asked Becky who she would be able to win the game against at the end. She said Austin and the twins. They agreed and said that's why Shelli needs to go, since she can beat them at the end.
5:00-6:00 PM: Vanessa told Austin and Liz that she spoke to Steve about his vote and he asked her is she had the majority. She said that Steve is only voting for her because the house is, so he is disloyal and it hurts her feelings. Meanwhile, Steve told Shelli that as far as he knows she has votes from Jackie, James, Meg and John. He said that is all that she needs and his vote does not matter. Shelli felt that Vanessa was scaring Steve into voting for her. He explained that Jackie, James and Meg are in control this time. Steve warned Shelli that those three are thinking about flipping because Vanessa convinced them that she is going after Becky and that Shelli is going after James. Steve went alone in a room and said that he needs to work with whoever stays. He said that he does not know what to do. Steve said that if he lies and tells both Shelli and Vanessa that they have his vote, that would get out. Steve eventually said that he will vote with Jackie, James and Meg.
7:00-8:00 PM: Jackie told Vanessa that things are looking good for her as of now. She said that she doesn’t want to say 100% that Vanessa is staying, as things always change. Jackie said that they are trying to ease Becky’s mind about Vanessa staying. Vanessa said that she will respect the decision either way. Jackie suggested that it may be smart for Vanessa to speak to Becky, making her realize that she will not make things uncomfortable for her if she stays. Vanessa said that she does not hate Becky or anyone and she just wishes that Becky would have told her that it’s a game move, not personal.
8:00-9:00 PM: Vanessa spoke to John and told him that she was the last one pulled into the room when the eight person agreement was made. She said that she was not in a position to argue it. Vanessa assured John that she would not have went against him, due to their Final 9 deal, so she threw the HoH competition in order to not have to break her word to anyone. She admitted that she would not have won anyway, which John agreed with. Vanessa said that she would be happy to extend the Final 9 deal that she has with John. She said that Becky wronged her in the game and she will be her target until she is out the game. Vanessa told John that he is not one of her targets, even though he is close to Becky. Vanessa said that Becky flip flops and John should be careful about trusting her. Vanessa said that she would appreciate John’s vote, though she would understand if he wants to vote for Shelli. Vanessa said that she feels bad asking for it.
9:00-10:00 PM: Julia and Liz wondered who Steve would go after if he won HoH. They figured that Steve would have no reason to go after them, since they have been nice to him. Vanessa said that he would likely go after the others but he probably wont even try to win. Julia said that hopefully he would go after James. Vanessa asked the twins if they would ever go back on the deal that they made, doing something different for the double. Vanessa asked if they gave their word. The twins said that they did not. Julia said that if she had time to think about it, she would want to take someone big out. She said that Steve and John would be a waste of an HoH. Vanessa said that Becky would be a good target. Vanessa said that it’s almost pointless to keep your word in the double eviction, since everyone will be going after each other once it is over anyway. The twins agreed. Vanessa said that there is no point in going after someone in the middle. Liz said that she doesn’t think that she would go after James but she doesn’t trust Jackie. Vanessa pointed out that Jackie would be weakened by taking out Becky and they would be strengthened by taking out Becky, since Becky is after her.
11:00-12:00 AM: Julia told Vanessa that if one of them wins the double eviction they will have to get out James or Jackie so that they leave Meg on her own. Vanessa said that the twins have to do that, otherwise they will get the image that Austin carried them to the end. Julia said that Austin is close with the other side and does not care about the two of them. She figured that Austin would throw them under the bus in order to protect Liz and himself. Julia said that she will never trust Austin. Vanessa told Julia that she can help her branch out and become her own person if she stays. Vanessa headed up to the HoH room. Vanessa told Becky that should she stay, Becky does not have to feel uncomfortable around her. Vanessa said that she is a mature adult and she is open minded to having further conversations if Becky wants to. Vanessa said that she is a game player and respects what Becky did. Afterwards, Becky pointed out to Jackie and Meg that Austin and the twins spent the whole day with Vanessa, stopped talking to Shelli and have been studying with Vanessa. She said that the likelihood of them voting Vanessa out is low, otherwise they would not be helping her. Meg said that Shelli has her own team too. Becky said that they are scattered and not as strong. Jackie said that if she wins HoH or if Meg, James or John wins, they will be nominating Vanessa and she will be leaving.
12:00-1:00 AM: Shelli asked John if she has any shot at getting James to keep her. John said that he doesn’t think so. John told her that she would have to sell her soul. Vanessa was called to the diary room, at which point Shelli made her move up to the HoH room. Shelli asked if she has any shot at staying. Jackie said yes. Shelli told Jackie, Meg and Becky that voting Vanessa out would weaken Austin and the twins. If they vote her out, Shelli said that Vanessa would then take Becky out and they will have lost two potential allies, making it three of them against the four on the other side. Becky asked Shelli who she would nominate. She said definitely Austin and then one of Steve, John or the twins. Shelli said that she would not nominate Becky, Jackie, James or Meg. She pointed out that Clay would want her to bury the hatchet with James as well. Shelli said that Austin, Liz and Vanessa are the ones that have nominated them and that she has not done that to them.
1:00-2:00 AM: Shelli continued to talk to Becky, Jackie, Meg and then James. She said that Austin, the twins and Vanessa have a strong bond. Shelli felt that Austin has been trying to block all of her conversations when she has every right to campaign. Shelli let James know that she is giving her word that she will not nominate them and that she is willing to bury the hatchet. James said that he is not holding personal grudges and he will do what the group wants. Shelli said that she does not trust Austin and the twins and will not be running to that side. After the talk, Jackie told James that she feels so bad but she will feel even worse going after Shelli if they kept her. Becky said that it’s so true that Austin, Liz and Vanessa are the ones that have put them on the block. Becky said that she believes Shelli when she says that she has no game right now and she needs to work with them. Becky was convinced that Shelli would not come after the four of them in the double eviction, while Vanessa would. Becky mentioned that Shelli is in bed by herself, while Vanessa and the twins are studying together. Jackie said that they could use Shelli to get Austin out and then get rid of Shelli.
Jackie told James that she is okay with either Shelli or Vanessa leaving. She said that Vanessa is tied in with Austin and the twins and will manipulate them. James argued that Vanessa is not well rounded in competitions. Jackie and James discussed that Becky, John, Shelli and Steve working together would be very dangerous. James said that a concern of his would be that they would have to flip flop with Austin and the twins if they switched to keeping Shelli again. Jackie said that they just need to study and make sure that both Shelli and Vanessa leave tomorrow. Jackie told Becky that she has no idea which way she is leaning right now. James said that he will vote with the group. Jackie said that she needs the four of them there after tomorrow. Becky said that the best way to ensure that is to get rid of Vanessa first. Becky said that she is 100% sure that Vanessa would take one of them out. She brought up that it doesn’t feel right that Austin is fighting so hard for Vanessa. Jackie agreed that it is weird. Jackie said that Austin and the twins would go after Shelli but would not go after Vanessa. If Shelli went after Austin, Jackie said “oh well”. Becky explained that Austin needs Vanessa there because the twins don’t think and she is the one that he plans with. Meanwhile, Austin assured Meg that Vanessa will stick to the plan and nominate Becky alongside either John or Steve. He admitted that Vanessa will probably target them the week after that.
2:00-3:00 AM: Becky told Jackie that she did not realize how close Austin is to Vanessa. She said that Vanessa is Austin’s offensive game player and he is willing to work non-stop to save her. Meg joined them. Becky said that they would be the only ones going after Vanessa if she stayed. Jackie asked Meg if she thinks that Austin and the twins would nominate Shelli. Meg said I guess so. She then said that Shelli scares her and she does not think that she can beat Shelli in anything. Becky felt that Shelli was more likely to keep them safe. Meg said that she would be going after Austin then, which they don’t want. Jackie said that they are golden as long as they can get John and Steve to nominate Vanessa. Becky told Jackie that she gets it that Vanessa is staying, so she needs to just throw in the towel and accept that the group would rather vote Shelli out. Down in the have-not room, Meg questioned if Austin, Vanessa, Liz and Julia really are together and will turn on them. James and Meg agreed that Shelli cannot be trusted to keep them safe tomorrow. Meg said that Shelli is saying that she will go after Austin and the twins, which they do not want. Meg said that Shelli is making the wrong deal, because they want to beat Austin and the twins at the end. Meg told James that keeping Shelli is making their team weaker and making the other team stronger. Meg and James agreed that Shelli has got to go. James and Meg discussed that they are not going to care if Austin and the twins take Becky out. Meg was concerned that Becky is now coming after her because she is being too vocal about wanting Shelli to go.
3:00-4:00 AM: Meg told Jackie and James that Shelli made them the wrong deal, since they do not want Austin and the twins out, because they have a better shot at beating them than beating John, Steve and Shelli. Meg said that her mind is made up that Shelli has to go. Jackie said that it is done then. Steve asked James how they are voting. James promised that him, Jackie and Meg are voting to evict Shelli, so he can make his decision based on that.
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