Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News
Post by: marigold on January 26, 2008, 02:19:02 AM
:cheer: You Rock Mark!! :jam: :wohoo:
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News
Post by: RealityFreakWill on January 26, 2008, 02:34:16 AM
it's just heresay.....could be just fake info...need solid evidence
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News
Post by: marigold on January 26, 2008, 02:38:43 AM
No Mark is from RealityWanted it's true :jumpy: :jumpy: :jumpy: :jumpy: :jumpy:
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News
Post by: RealityFreakWill on January 26, 2008, 02:54:06 AM
Prove it!
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News
Post by: Blondie on January 26, 2008, 03:08:00 AM
:waves: This is what I found when googled.
http://www.myspace.com/realitywanted
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News
Post by: Blondie on January 26, 2008, 08:50:29 AM
:duno: I drifted off to sleep and did not get anymore on this. it is a locked site, that you have to be a member to get into. I can't find anything else about it.
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News
Post by: TheCinera on January 26, 2008, 09:13:16 AM
It seems like this wasn't the real deal. This looks to me like a test run of the new house to see if all camera angles are correct and if the game play still works well with the shots. I doubt Mark is one of the real contestants, but maybe he'll give us some inside look at the house?
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News
Post by: georgiapeach on January 26, 2008, 09:32:30 AM
Mark is a reporter with realitywanted.net and this may have been some sort of a press junket. He does great interviews which we post in the TAR threads. The dot com restricted site above I think links to the reality wanted casting site which requires registration.
Odd though that this isn't on the realitywanted.net site yet that I can see.
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News
Post by: Blondie on January 26, 2008, 11:08:16 AM
:lol: That is really what I meant last night. I was sleeping at the comp :-[
I found realitywanted.net, but what I meant to say was that the myspace page was the only thing I could find, that had anything to do with Mark being in the house. I think it was probably a test run also, with reporters etc. Like Cinera said, a publicity test run.
Sorry for not following up, it was late! :nitenite: I just couldn't keep my eyes open!
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News
Post by: TexasLady on January 26, 2008, 11:10:09 AM
Sounds like it was to let some reality based writers have a taste of what it is like to be in the house, try the slop etc. :lol:
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News
Post by: marigold on January 26, 2008, 11:54:49 AM
What I can tell you is Mark had just returned home.
In order to view his comment you must be a friend.
I'm sure it will appear on his sites once he has the time to do that.
Like I said he had just gotten home.
I knew ahead of time he was leaving to go to and he was thrilled :jumpy:
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News
Post by: michael on January 26, 2008, 11:57:16 AM
I believe it since I don't think Mark would lie!
I really hope we get some inside scoop on the BB9 house or something! :D
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News
Post by: marigold on January 26, 2008, 09:08:00 PM
Another update from Mark
Saturday, January 26, 2008
I Just Moved Out Of The Big Brother 9 House - the real one
More info and video coming soon. Just spent 12 hours in the Big Brother 9 house and had fun with my 7 house mates (names coming soon) It was a special BB reporters edition (if thats what I am). Oh lord what have I done and what will I look like after editing. Tables have turned on me
I am so excited to see the BB9 house I hope the layout is similar to the BB8 house -- I didn't like it when there were so many beds in one room.
If there is a house guest named Michael I should get 1 000 000 dollars.
:lol: I hear yea, gives me anxiety,
we'll not really but it does make my heart race, ha ha
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News
Post by: RealityFreakWill on January 29, 2008, 09:05:59 PM
per a myspace bulletin, entertainment tonight is supposed to show a tour of the BB9 house with chenbot this week...i'll do some research and update as soon i find anything
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News
Post by: michael on January 29, 2008, 09:08:11 PM
yay, where did you see that Will?!
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News
Post by: RealityFreakWill on January 29, 2008, 09:16:15 PM
from a bb9 fansite on myspace bulletin, one person heard from another and on and on but nobody has specific details, rumored that it was supposed to air tonight but didn't so I'm guessing later on in the week. I'm looking around for concrete info.
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News
Post by: RealityFreakWill on January 30, 2008, 12:38:50 PM
All I found out so far is that Julie was or still is in LA this week to film footage of the house tour for BB but no airdates were given. I'm keepin' my eye out on that.
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News
Post by: michael on January 30, 2008, 12:43:39 PM
I think it will be Feb 4th.
all the reporters are saying that they can't say anything about the BB house until Feb 4th, so that's probably when the HGs will go into sequester.
But that doesn't make sense to me, since last year they were sequestered for a full week, and then moved into the house like 3-5 days before the show aired..
If the same thing happens this year they will move in around Feb 7th-9th which isn't a full week of sequester..
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News
Post by: RealityFreakWill on January 30, 2008, 12:53:18 PM
If they are doing the same schedule as last year, the sequester should start tomorrow, cast revealed next Tuesday and cast entering the house on the 7th. We'll see.....I'm looking everywhere for any INFO!
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News
Post by: michael on January 30, 2008, 01:06:34 PM
I never thought I would actually be excited for this big brother, but now I just keep thinking to my self thank god it's coming back other wise I would be in for a boring couple of months. I need SOMETHING to watch while I'm staying up late doing homework.
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News
Post by: I hate Fish on January 30, 2008, 10:09:35 PM
Hello everyone I am new to this site found it when watching TAR and I think that I was the only one dissapointed when jen and nate did not win.
Anyways yea I cant wait for BB9 to start me and my wife stay up all night watching it on SHO2. Long night to come lol
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News
Post by: puddin on January 30, 2008, 10:16:29 PM
Hello everyone I am new to this site found it when watching TAR and I think that I was the only one dissapointed when jen and nate did not win.
Anyways yea I cant wait for BB9 to start me and my wife stay up all night watching it on SHO2. Long night to come lol
You were dissapointed that Nate & Jen didn't win? Thats the first time I've heard anyone admit that they were dissapointed, most everyone else was like :wohoo:
:welcome: to the forum I hate Fish ( I hate fish too, lol)
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News
Post by: MamaTo4boys on January 30, 2008, 10:26:47 PM
Hey now Puddin, I was cheering for Nate and Jen and I never kept that a secret over there :lol3:
But then again everyone here knows im weiiiiiiiiird :lol:
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News
Post by: RealityFreakWill on January 31, 2008, 12:59:56 PM
FYI....
Julie Chen will be on the Late Show with Craig Ferguson on Monday, February 11th, the day before BB9 starts.
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News
Post by: marigold on January 31, 2008, 01:40:56 PM
:girly It's like the 12 days of Christmas!!
Everyday we hear a teaser, and we're one day closer :wohoo:
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News
Post by: puddin on January 31, 2008, 09:16:13 PM
SPOILER! New House Information - It’s Far Out, Dude!
The extras are in the house right now getting everything working and ready for February 12th, but we can give you an inside view of what the house looks like!
The house is extremely colourful - so colourful that it might take us time to get used to.
The living room and kitchen are decorated like a winter cabin “on crack” - logs and stones, like the wallpaper on the third level during BB8 - to match the winter season. They even have that basementesque white birch mural paper up in the Diary Room! Ick. The living room also sports a circular couch for the big happy HG family.
The third level is no longer the log wallpaper and is bookshelf wallpaper. I sense themes… everywhere.
The HoH room has a surfer theme - gnarly, dude! The other bedrooms have low walls which divide up a little bit of individual space for the HG - great idea! One room has a nautical them! Fun.
The backyard now sports a firepit to keep the HG warm on the frosty winter nights. The pool is also heated now!
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News
Post by: michael on January 31, 2008, 09:18:22 PM
told you it'd be far out puddin!
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News
Post by: MamaTo4boys on January 31, 2008, 09:34:35 PM
Knew the pool would be heated :lol:
I like cabin themes :lol3:
Thanks for posting that Puddin!
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News
Post by: puddin on January 31, 2008, 09:58:55 PM
Yeah Michael told me it would be a hippie theme. I hope it looks better than it sounds ;D
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News
Post by: michael on January 31, 2008, 10:01:23 PM
Yeah, it sounds kind of weird...
what does Nautical mean?
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News
Post by: georgiapeach on January 31, 2008, 10:03:52 PM
A winter theme sounds not so bad...
But EXTREMELY colorful? Yuck...
Bookshelf wallpaper was in the hall to the Diary room last time--maybe they got a discount? :lol3:
Nautical is about ships--seafaring--boats
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News
Post by: michael on January 31, 2008, 10:23:03 PM
I hope it looks like pepto bismal.
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News
Post by: georgiapeach on January 31, 2008, 10:27:44 PM
That's the color that studies have shown calms down psychotics the best! Definitely the color of choice for mental institutions! :lol3: :lol3: :lol3: :lol3:
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News
Post by: michael on January 31, 2008, 10:29:28 PM
what if it's like.....rainbow colored with black paint splashes all over LOL
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News
Post by: MamaTo4boys on January 31, 2008, 10:41:32 PM
Wasn't there something like a lighthouse/Nautical them in one of the rooms this past year? :pull
The DR description was kinda weird.
I want a circular couch. LOL!!
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News
Post by: michael on January 31, 2008, 10:44:12 PM
wtf does this even mean:
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basementesque white birch mural paper up in the Diary Room!
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News
Post by: georgiapeach on January 31, 2008, 11:30:09 PM
remember this wallpaper? Fake woods?
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Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News
Post by: puddin on January 31, 2008, 11:30:33 PM
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News
Post by: michael on February 01, 2008, 01:18:32 AM
www.welovebigbrother.com reports:
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WLBB Source: Big Brother 9 to run 12 weeks, not 6
Sources tell WeLoveBigBrother.com that Big Brother 9 will last 12 weeks instead of the rumored 6 week stint.
Have no fear, Big Brother will be here for a full season. Sources tell WLBB the reality show will last the full three month season. Early speculation suggested the new winter season would only last six weeks. Big Brother 9 premiers February 12th on CBS and is scheduled to end early May. More to come...
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News
Post by: michael on February 01, 2008, 10:57:06 AM
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Big Brother 9 Julie Chen to announce The 14 House Guests
Just prior to the beginning of Big Brother season the tension rises as fans impatiently await the announcement of the house guests. It is no different this season for Big Brother 9.
It has been announced that Julie Chen will be announcing the House Guests for Big brother 9 on the CBS Early show on Wednesday, February 6th between 7am and 9 am Eastern Standard time.
There was no mention of it but we may also be treated to a house tour as well.
It is always a fun time after the house guests have been announced as the web sites and fans scurry about trying to collect information on the 14 individuals that have been announced for the Big Brother 9 season. The House guest announcement is when the fun of Big brother really begins.
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News
Post by: michael on February 01, 2008, 11:01:59 AM
and from jokers:
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This could be true, or BS. I have no clue. A guy dropped into chat... and said the new house is very colorful. That the backyard has firepits and a heated pool.
The kitchen/dining room is decorated like a cabin in the woods, for winter. HOH is a surfer-like room.
Diary room is weird looking. It won't have the crunchy paper. The hamsters go in next Friday. They're already in sequester... " becuase julie chen has begun filming entertainment tonigth segments.. and will reveal a secret sooner than expected".
If both BB's do well, we'll get 2 bbs next year as well. 6 women 6 men. Plus 2 more women and 2 more men... who will be at a different location (Like uk bb) and have different rules. (!)
Evel Dick will have a small role "in the way that he will only be doing promo commercials for showtime.. nothing else. ( nothing like janelle visitn the bb89 house )"
"listen to the song. Dirty little secret. its a first person lyric.. ist person bieng big brother.. meaning the houseguest dont have secrets.. the house does. meaning there could be more ppl sumwhere else. and different rules "
And there you have it. Is any of it true? We'll find out shortly, I imagine!
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News
Post by: marigold on February 01, 2008, 11:34:05 AM
:lol: Okay deep breath for me, breath slowly.
:cheer: Great job Michael D :wohoo:
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News
Post by: Kogs on February 01, 2008, 11:49:11 AM
live shows on on wed nights per zap2it.
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News
Post by: michael on February 01, 2008, 11:51:12 AM
guess who never works tuesdays or wednesdays :D
Live show's on Wednesday's make the most sense, so they have time film nominations//food comp in time for the next show.
I'm still wondering how the first episode will work..will the first live show be February 13th?
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News
Post by: TheCinera on February 01, 2008, 12:12:11 PM
If both BB's do well, we'll get 2 bbs next year as well. 6 women 6 men. Plus 2 more women and 2 more men... who will be at a different location (Like uk bb) and have different rules. (!)
Kind of like the House Next Door twist in UK BB 2006?
Live show's on Wednesday's make the most sense, so they have time film nominations//food comp in time for the next show.
I'm still wondering how the first episode will work..will the first live show be February 13th?
Thanks for all the news Michael, CBS confirms the cast revealed on Feb 6th on the ES. And to answer your question I'm going to say no, no live show on the 13th, rather the HOH gets some extra days as HOH then the live eviction the following week .. that is usually how its done.
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News
Post by: Kogs on February 01, 2008, 12:16:32 PM
Live show's on Wednesday's make the most sense, so they have time film nominations//food comp in time for the next show.
I'm still wondering how the first episode will work..will the first live show be February 13th?
Thanks for all the news Michael, CBS confirms the cast revealed on Feb 6th on the ES. And to answer your question I'm going to say no, no live show on the 13th, rather the HOH gets some extra days as HOH then the live eviction the following week .. that is usually how its done.
its weird zap2it has it a live show on the 13th which would give it 12 weeks from the start a finale of april 30th.
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News
Post by: michael on February 01, 2008, 12:21:02 PM
I say the house will be revealed on Monday now 100% -- the reporters already said Feb 4th is when they could talk about it, and last year the house came out before the HGs I think.
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News
Post by: puddin on February 01, 2008, 12:21:05 PM
I don't think they would introduce us to a contestant on Tuesday only to have them voted off on Wednesday, thats not how they have done it in the past is what I'm saying. They will make the nominated HG's suffer a few extra days longer than the norm :D
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News
Post by: michael on February 01, 2008, 12:21:39 PM
I don't think they would introduce us to a contestant on Tuesday only to have them voted off on Wednesday, thats not how they have done it in the past is what I'm saying. They will make the nominated HG's suffer a few extra days longer than the norm :D
yeah, kind of how last season Kail was HOH for like....13 days or something.
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News
Post by: RealityFreakWill on February 01, 2008, 12:23:56 PM
Awesome find, Michael! Thank you......I'm so excited, I'll have to record the ES since I won't be up that early and of course will be checking the CBS BB website as soon I get up so I can post pics and bios of each houseguest like I did with Survivor contestants. :tup: :yess:
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News
Post by: michael on February 01, 2008, 12:24:40 PM
I'll be at school (I kind of forgot I have school since I've had the past week and a half off!) so I'll check as soon as I get home :D
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News
Post by: RealityFreakWill on February 01, 2008, 12:26:29 PM
I don't think they would introduce us to a contestant on Tuesday only to have them voted off on Wednesday, thats not how they have done it in the past is what I'm saying. They will make the nominated HG's suffer a few extra days longer than the norm :D
yeah, kind of how last season Kail was HOH for like....13 days or something.
You were close, Michael....they entered the house on June 30th and did the HOH that day and the first eviction was July 12th so Kail was HOH for 12 days! :tup:
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News
Post by: puddin on February 01, 2008, 12:28:25 PM
Awesome find, Michael! Thank you......I'm so excited, I'll have to record the ES since I won't be up that early and of course will be checking the CBS BB website as soon I get up so I can post pics and bios of each houseguest like I did with Survivor contestants. :tup: :yess:
RFWill, you are nominated to do the HG's bios...you did such a good job with the Survivor contestants :).
example of season 8 schedule:
07.17 DANI WINS POV, JOE NOM 07.15 DICK AND DANI NOM 07.12 CAROL OUT, JEN HOH <<< 07.10 DANI GETS POV 07.08 AMBER AND CAROL NOM << 07.05 THE TWISTS ARE REVEALED
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News
Post by: RealityFreakWill on February 01, 2008, 12:37:04 PM
To refresh everybody's memories of the weekly stats of BB8 and to see the timetable:
Week 1: Kail, HOH, Amber & Carol nom'd, Daniele wins veto, not used, Carol out 10-1 Week 2: Jen, HOH, Daniele & Dick nom'd, Daniele wins veto, used on self, Joe up, Joe out 9-1 Week 3: Dick, HOH, Jen & Kail nom'd, Jen wins veto, used on self, Mike up, Mike out 7-2 Week 4: Dustin, HOH, Jen & Kail nom'd, Jameka wins veto, used on Jen, Nick up, Nick out 6-2 Week 5: Daniele, HOH, Jen & Kail nom'd, Jen wins veto, used on self, Eric up, Kail out 4-3 Week 6: Jessica, HOH, Daniele & Dick nom'd, Dick wins veto, used on Daniele, Dustin up, Dustin out 4-2 Week 7: Daniele, HOH, Amber & Jameka nom'd, Daniele wins veto, used on Amber, Jen up, Jen out 5-0 +1 Week 8: Jessica, HOH, Amber & Zach nom'd, Eric wins veto, not used, Amber out 3-1 Week 9: Zach, HOH, Jameka & Jessica nom'd, Daniele wins veto, not used, Jessica out 2-1 Week 9: Dick, HOH, Eric & Jameka nom'd, Zach wins veto, not used, Eric out 2-0 (Fast it Forward) Week 10: Zach, HOH, Daniele & Dick nom'd, Daniele wins veto, used on Dick, Jameka up, Jameka out 1-0 Week 11: Zach wins HOH part 1, Dick wins HOH part 2, Dick wins final HOH, Zach out 1-0 Week 12: Daniele vs Dick Finale: Dick wins BB8 by a vote of 5-2
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News
Post by: RealityFreakWill on February 01, 2008, 12:39:57 PM
Awesome find, Michael! Thank you......I'm so excited, I'll have to record the ES since I won't be up that early and of course will be checking the CBS BB website as soon I get up so I can post pics and bios of each houseguest like I did with Survivor contestants. :tup: :yess:
RFWill, you are nominated to do the HG's bios...you did such a good job with the Survivor contestants :).
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Thanks, Puddin. It was my pleasure. I will gladly do it. :tup:
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News
Post by: MamaTo4boys on February 01, 2008, 01:08:16 PM
:wohoo:
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News
Post by: michael on February 01, 2008, 01:43:15 PM
*cue music* IT'S A HOUSE LIKE NO OTHER......
DOOO DOOO DOOOOO
LOL i can't wait to hear that! :D
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News
Post by: RealityFreakWill on February 01, 2008, 01:47:09 PM
Can anybody see my avatar? I don't see mine now....wtf!
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News
Post by: puddin on February 01, 2008, 01:48:41 PM
This made me throw up in my mouth for some reason :res:
from jokers:
The secret's out! Big Brother Fan Favorite Janelle will be doing a special segment on past BB hook-up's aka showmances! Maybe bromances will be included, too! Willnelle lives on in memories!
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News
Post by: michael on February 01, 2008, 01:49:37 PM
bah, screw Janelle!
I just thought of something that might get annoying --
while the show IS starting in winter, half of it is going to be in spring and it might get a little irritating looking at all of this winter crap in April and May LOL
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News
Post by: RealityFreakWill on February 01, 2008, 01:51:10 PM
I just thought of something that might get annoying --
while the show IS starting in winter, half of it is going to be in spring and it might get a little irritating looking at all of this winter crap in April and May LOL
I love Janelle but I hate this showmance stuff, I think its so stupid and hate the word showmance *visions of Erika & Boogie scenes, barf's some more , gorges my eyes out with the closest thing I can reach* :knuckles:
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News
Post by: MamaTo4boys on February 01, 2008, 02:03:12 PM
Puddin, the closest thing to me is a stick the dogs drug in :res: But I think i'll keep my eyes. Now my ears, oh my ears - thank GOD I didn't have the feeds then. :lol:
While I wasn't a fan of Janelle (just because ;) Kidding), I have to agree that the showmance thing is blah. And with her energy and excitement she would be better at something else :lol3:
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News
Post by: RealityFreakWill on February 01, 2008, 02:04:16 PM
Can anybody see my avatar? I don't see mine now....wtf!
The place where you are hosting it, webshots? is having problems with their server RFWill, try hosting it at [banned image hosting site].com.
Thanks for the heads up, Puddin! Gonna do the [banned image hosting site] now....
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News
Post by: RealityFreakWill on February 01, 2008, 02:08:48 PM
here we go
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News
Post by: puddin on February 01, 2008, 03:48:30 PM
Thursday we'll have some press stuff which I should have access to:
Reality: BIG BROTHER 9 Hosted by Julie Chen
Feed date: Thursday, February 7 Premiere Date: Tuesday, February 12 (9:00 - 10:00 pm ET)
BIG BROTHER has been a summer reality program staple for the past eight years, attracting a young demographic in each of its three weekly broadcasts.
WE WILL PRESENT A FULL ELECTRONIC PRESS KIT WITH A NEWS FEATURE, HOUSEMATE INTERVIEWS AS WELL AS A HOUSE TOUR AND INTERVIEW WITH HOST JULIE CHEN.
AND GET THIS...BIG BROTHER IS KNOWN FOR MANY THINGS.....BUT THE BIGGEST MEMORIES ALWAYS COME FROM THE SHOW'S HOOK-UPS OR WHAT WE LIKE TO CALL...SHOWMANCES!!! THAT'S WHY WE HAVE RECRUITED AMERICA'S SWEETHEART AND BIG BROTHER FAVE JANNELE PIERZINA TO OFFER US A SPECIAL INSIDE LOOK INTO FAMOUS SHOWMANCES FROM BIG BROTHERS PAST.
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News
Post by: georgiapeach on February 01, 2008, 06:05:14 PM
Yay for puddin!
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News
Post by: puddin on February 01, 2008, 06:10:11 PM
It sounds like Janelle is only doing the past showmance thingy and I'm betting its just pre-recorded.
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News
Post by: michael on February 01, 2008, 10:22:19 PM
From realitybbq
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Big Brother 9 Possible Timeline of Events
Posted on February 1st, 2008 by Joe Brooks
February 2nd, 2008
Beyond stories we hear from semi-finalists that didn’t make the cut this year there shouldn’t be much news today.
February 3rd, 2008
Sundays are normally a quiet news day. A few newspapers might publish articles talking about February sweeps and CBS’s efforts to climb the rating totem pole with the winter edition of Big Brother 9.
February 4th, 2008
On January 28th eight reality tv reporters entered the Big Brother house for 12 hours of “Big Brother” They were able to take photos and videos of the new house during the time they were in the house. They could not reveal what they saw until February 4th, or today. Expect to see websites like RealityWanted.net, EW.com, and others to post the images they captured on that day.
February 5th, 2008
Usually there is a magazine that gets first dibs on houseguest information. EW.com will probably post the names of the houseguests along with short bios (age, city).
February 6th, 2008
CBS will probably release more complete bios about each houseguests. We will probably also learn the twists – if there are any. Julie Chen will show footage she filmed in the house and reveal the houseguests on the Early Show.
February 7th, 2008
It’s my birthday and I don’t care what happens in the Big Brother world. May you all rot in hell.
February 8th, 2008
More video packages from the tv tabloids should start airing. The houseguests will probably enter the house today and the first HoH will be chosen.
February 9th, 10th, 11th , 2008
Nominations will already happen before the show premieres.
February 12th, 2008
Big Brother 9 premieres on CBS
Possible timeline?
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News
Post by: michael on February 01, 2008, 11:51:02 PM
I AM SO F-IN EXCITED!
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News
Post by: RealityFreakWill on February 02, 2008, 12:24:22 AM
So am I!!! I look forward to coming home every night from work and tuning in to BB After Dark!!
Just a matter of days we will know who the houseguests will be! Just no more Donato types...once is enough!
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News
Post by: michael on February 02, 2008, 12:43:21 AM
from sucks:
I THINK THIS IS FAKE, but w/e.
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Kara Wallace
22 years old
SECRET: It has to do something with like her husband and how she cheated on him about a billion times. She might be having duel relationships that no one knows about.
Destiny Izzarne
28 years old
SECRET: Is really a man. I'm thinking she's had the full surgery so she is now technically a woman. First transsexual on the show.
Scott Donahue
25 years old
SECRET: Works for some weird brand of porno company. The porno he distributes is really awkward and not just "sex" but more to do with a fetish.
Jackie Oliphant
21 years old
SECRET: Has had extensive plastic surgery. Hasn't really told anyone about it.
John Rolfe
20 years old
SECRET: He's not out to his brother.
Ray Cowen
30 years old
SECRET: Something to do with an STD.
Maverick Madsen
47 years old
SECRET: He spent time in jail a long time ago.
---
The other people. These people are connected to the above. Meaning they are unaware of the secret that the other person has.
Ryan Wallace
24 years old
Kara's husband. Who doesn't know about the other guy or other guys in her life.
Sabine Willis
26 years old
Destiny's best friend who is unaware of her being a transexual.
Cassie Lyons
24 years old
Girlfriend of Scott. Doesn't know of his porno king status.
Veronica Murphy
36 years old
Jackie's boss? Something to do with where she works.
Evan Rolfe
23 years old
John's brother who doesn't know that he's gay. Apparently homophobic?
Andy Johnson
27 years old
Best friends, Slept with the same girl. Ray first (with STD) then Andy...Andy could possibly have an STD? Apparently they are super close friends from college.
Misty Madsen
22 years old
Daughter of Maverick. Doesn't know of his fathers past involvement with the law.
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Post by: RealityFreakWill on February 02, 2008, 01:03:56 AM
SECRET: It has to do something with like her husband and how she cheated on him about a billion times. She might be having duel relationships that no one knows about.
Destiny Izzarne
28 years old
SECRET: Is really a man. I'm thinking she's had the full surgery so she is now technically a woman. First transsexual on the show.
Scott Donahue
25 years old
SECRET: Works for some weird brand of porno company. The porno he distributes is really awkward and not just "sex" but more to do with a fetish.
Jackie Oliphant
21 years old
SECRET: Has had extensive plastic surgery. Hasn't really told anyone about it.
John Rolfe
20 years old
SECRET: He's not out to his brother.
Ray Cowen
30 years old
SECRET: Something to do with an STD.
Maverick Madsen
47 years old
SECRET: He spent time in jail a long time ago.
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The other people. These people are connected to the above. Meaning they are unaware of the secret that the other person has.
Ryan Wallace
24 years old
Kara's husband. Who doesn't know about the other guy or other guys in her life.
Sabine Willis
26 years old
Destiny's best friend who is unaware of her being a transexual.
Cassie Lyons
24 years old
Girlfriend of Scott. Doesn't know of his porno king status.
Veronica Murphy
36 years old
Jackie's boss? Something to do with where she works.
Evan Rolfe
23 years old
John's brother who doesn't know that he's gay. Apparently homophobic?
Andy Johnson
27 years old
Best friends, Slept with the same girl. Ray first (with STD) then Andy...Andy could possibly have an STD? Apparently they are super close friends from college.
Misty Madsen
22 years old
Daughter of Maverick. Doesn't know of his fathers past involvement with the law.
sounds fake to me....at least I hope so, too drastic in my opionion
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News
Post by: puddin on February 02, 2008, 10:53:39 AM
It's posted by a one post wonder probably a ghostnic having fun............ FAKE FAKE, I'm not buying it :lol:
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News
Post by: RealityFreakWill on February 02, 2008, 11:12:11 AM
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Post by: michael on February 03, 2008, 12:00:42 PM
BIG BROTHER HOUSE TOMORROW!!
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Post by: Blondie on February 03, 2008, 03:41:39 PM
:waves: I really think this list is the real deal my fellow friends! :jam:
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Post by: michael on February 03, 2008, 04:03:03 PM
I'm sorry, I have to do it......I never thought I'd see myself doing this but.....
I VOTE TO EVICT.... myself.
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News
Post by: Blondie on February 03, 2008, 04:06:23 PM
:lol3: :lol3: You can't vote Michael, Julie said no!
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News
Post by: RealityFreakWill on February 03, 2008, 04:16:42 PM
Awesome chop, Blondie. I love it.
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News
Post by: michael on February 03, 2008, 04:19:08 PM
whats the twist blondie?!
Twist #1 Michael is underage.
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News
Post by: RealityFreakWill on February 03, 2008, 04:30:04 PM
Someone posted on jokers that he/she saw a BB commerical on CBS this afternoon and it mentioned 16 houseguests instead of the normal 14. Anybody see that? I have CBS on now and hope to catch it next time they show it.
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News
Post by: MamaTo4boys on February 03, 2008, 04:46:21 PM
Thats cool Blondie.
You all know why Michael wants to evict himself don't you? Then he gets to go outside and meet Julie :lol3:
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News
Post by: Blondie on February 03, 2008, 05:18:39 PM
:neener: I think we can all drink as much as we want EXCEPT Michael and Mama!
No underage drinkers and NO NO NO drinkers who are with child! :keeta:
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News
Post by: michael on February 03, 2008, 05:24:03 PM
:hides i'll still drink!
and Will, apparently a bunch of people have seen this "16 house guest" commercial
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News
Post by: RealityFreakWill on February 03, 2008, 05:37:20 PM
and Will, apparently a bunch of people have seen this "16 house guest" commercial
Oh I see. I guess it'll be 8 boys and 8 girls then.
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News
Post by: michael on February 03, 2008, 05:37:55 PM
well, the commercial could always be wrong
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Post by: puddin on February 03, 2008, 05:41:07 PM
Nice chop Blondie :lol: Drinking? I haven't had a drink since July? ..I think? I just lost my taste for it but I still like a touch of baileys in my hot chocolate.
So anyway 16 people in all ..with 2 hiding in the house? :duno:
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News
Post by: RealityFreakWill on February 03, 2008, 05:50:45 PM
I'm thinking if there will be 16 of them, it'll probably mean two double evictions and of course the Fast it Forward.
Two hiding in the house must be the "secret" that we keep hearing about?
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News
Post by: michael on February 03, 2008, 05:52:56 PM
16 houseguests.
14 normal humans
+
Freddy Cougar and Jason
:lol:
"Freddy...please go to the Diary Room!!" "1...2...Freddy's coming for you"
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News
Post by: RealityFreakWill on February 03, 2008, 05:58:43 PM
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News
Post by: michael on February 03, 2008, 06:31:31 PM
I'm actually most nervous to see the house (which will more than likely be tomorrow) because if the house is ugly it will make watching the feeds very annoying.
there better not be any acid green walls.
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News
Post by: MamaTo4boys on February 03, 2008, 09:39:58 PM
You guys don't be silly, its really 14 but 2 are pregnant :lol3: Ohh now lets see this wind up on a rumor board :lol:
Michael just for you it is going to have 70's carpet :jumpy: I don't even know what exactly that is though :-[
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News
Post by: michael on February 03, 2008, 09:42:47 PM
LOL where'd you here that mama?
I hope it has carpet like this:
(http://www.notio.com/images/flyingcarpet1.jpg)
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News
Post by: puddin on February 03, 2008, 10:20:09 PM
70's carpet ..shag rug? ewwwwwwwwww
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News
Post by: michael on February 03, 2008, 10:21:44 PM
my old basement had shaggy carpet but my mom hated it and ripped it out and put in hard wood flooring
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News
Post by: michael on February 03, 2008, 10:32:25 PM
Thursday we'll have some press stuff which I should have access to:
Reality: BIG BROTHER 9 Hosted by Julie Chen
Feed date: Thursday, February 7 Premiere Date: Tuesday, February 12 (9:00 - 10:00 pm ET)
BIG BROTHER has been a summer reality program staple for the past eight years, attracting a young demographic in each of its three weekly broadcasts.
WE WILL PRESENT A FULL ELECTRONIC PRESS KIT WITH A NEWS FEATURE, HOUSEMATE INTERVIEWS AS WELL AS A HOUSE TOUR AND INTERVIEW WITH HOST JULIE CHEN.
AND GET THIS...BIG BROTHER IS KNOWN FOR MANY THINGS.....BUT THE BIGGEST MEMORIES ALWAYS COME FROM THE SHOW'S HOOK-UPS OR WHAT WE LIKE TO CALL...SHOWMANCES!!! THAT'S WHY WE HAVE RECRUITED AMERICA'S SWEETHEART AND BIG BROTHER FAVE JANNELE PIERZINA TO OFFER US A SPECIAL INSIDE LOOK INTO FAMOUS SHOWMANCES FROM BIG BROTHERS PAST.
BUMP because I completely missed this earlier.
I don't know if this means that's the first look at the house or not .... we'll see.
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News
Post by: Kogs on February 03, 2008, 11:07:46 PM
vcast today added bb9 and had some commercials including a rap one lol. they usually have everything up first thing in the morning. some1 should remind me to always check it
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News
Post by: RealityFreakWill on February 03, 2008, 11:08:22 PM
:tup: :yess: :jumpy:
56 more hours til Wednesday's Early Show and the reveal of the BB9 houseguests! I am so stoked and can't wait to find out who they are.....
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News
Post by: RealityFreakWill on February 03, 2008, 11:47:05 PM
I messaged Dustin through myspace in regard of the rumors about his brother, Derek being on BB9 so I'll wait and see what he has to say about it.
Here is an old pic of Dustin and his brother, Derek (http://a609.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/62/l_a1628633143772d2e06075448e9c6d40.jpg)
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News
Post by: RealityFreakWill on February 04, 2008, 12:34:43 AM
:waves: I really think this list is the real deal my fellow friends! :jam: [/quote
You forgot Rob!
Rumor has it that Rob, Reality Fan Forum will be co hosting with Julie Chen.
:jumpy:
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News
Post by: marigold on February 04, 2008, 04:25:40 PM
Update from Mark RealityWanted
Here is a Big Brother 8.5 - 9 Teaser And My Expereince
Last month, a selected group of reporters got the reality television opportunity of a lifetime when CBS invited them to spend a day in the life of a Big Brother contestant. CBS Mobile's Amber Valdez, TV Guide's Kimberly Caldwell, Fox Reality's Mark Long, and our very own Mark Yawitz of RealityWanted.com were some of the lucky people invited to participate. The group spent one day in the shoes of a Big Brother contestant and got a first look at the season 9 house. Some areas of the house were off limits, so that it could remain a surprise when the new season premieres on February 12th.
Mark, Amber, Kimberly, Mark, and others arrived early in the morning where they were greeted by CBS and Big Brother execs. They then had to turn over all of their personal effects from wallets to keys to cell phones. Microphones were handed out and the group was sent into the house to play Big Brother in fast forward. Immediately, alliances were formed as nobody wanted to be the first and only member of Big Brother 8.5 to be voted out. The houseguests competed in a Head of Household competition, nominations, a Power of Veto competition, and an eviction ceremony.
This week, RealityWanted will spill all the details of what went on in the Big Brother house. Learn more about the Big Brother 8.5 houseguests which included Cheryl Woodcock from The Insider, a comedy writer from The Craig Ferguson show, and local news personalities. Find out which houseguest got in trouble for climbing the walls of the Big Brother house - literally. Who was rumored to have a showmance? What emergency caused a small panic amongst the house guests? Who were the members of the "peanut butter alliance" and were they able to stick together and not get voted out? All these answers and more are coming up on Reality Wanted this week. Don't miss it!
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News
Post by: michael on February 04, 2008, 05:03:04 PM
Yeah I've been speaking with Mark, he told me he has been given the OK for Feb 6th after 5 PM est to release details on the house, etc...
I'm guessing we wont be seeing the house on ET tonight, but I'll still watch just in case.
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News
Post by: marigold on February 04, 2008, 05:14:40 PM
This is the best BB news ever, thanks for bringing it here :idgit
:knuckles: :duno: :angel: :snicker:
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News
Post by: RealityFreakWill on February 05, 2008, 12:23:43 AM
Dustin responded to my message and here is what he wrote....
Right? All the junk about my brother? Where was that coming from? I got a little nervous about it but its NOT AT ALL true. People are nuts I tell you!
I am going to do my best to watch this season, but I will be very busy with school and work.
THE CRUISE WAS CANCELED! Lack of sales, how embarrassing! I'm still doing what I can to get a portion of the payment we were supposed to receive a month ago.
If it is all log cabin esque, how exciting! Maybe it will feel more home-y instead of like the sound stage that it is! I'm looking forward to it nonetheless.
Hope all is well with you! I'm sure we'll be in touch on Wednesday when they are revealed!
Cheers! Dustin
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News
Post by: marigold on February 05, 2008, 02:19:24 AM
:lol3: Boy Dustin sure is getting some publicity after BB 8. Good for him :jam:
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News
Post by: TexasLady on February 05, 2008, 09:39:35 AM
Did anyone catch the latest commercial? something about the house being filled with soul mates and competing as pairs :(
that commercial was uploaded to vcast the other day. i dont have anyway to get them on here. but i do have vcast ;D :lol: :lol:
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News
Post by: michael on February 05, 2008, 02:41:34 PM
From jokers:
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The two additions will be canadians...I know this because I saw it on a canidian news channel where they were talking about two canadians going to an american based reailty show named Big Brother for the first time. I hope this is true because I'm canadian and I'll be rooting for the canadians. This could be true because us canadians have a big fan base for big brother so they probably finally included us.
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News
Post by: puddin on February 05, 2008, 02:46:44 PM
How can Canadians get on BB? :duno:
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News
Post by: michael on February 05, 2008, 02:47:50 PM
no idea, and wtf -- i don't see how casting a Canadian can be seen as some kind of twist or anything -- it's not like we're aliens
:lol3: :lol3: :lol3: :lol3: :lol3: :lol3:
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News
Post by: puddin on February 05, 2008, 03:06:57 PM
Idiot!! :D
Oh wait ..........I almost forgot!
OMFG! Two Canadians on BB9 USA, BEST TWIST EVAH!! Canadian FTW :jam:
:neener:
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News
Post by: michael on February 05, 2008, 03:10:32 PM
w.e I'm going back to my igloo now to finish my law homework
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News
Post by: MamaTo4boys on February 05, 2008, 03:14:37 PM
How can you have a computer in an igloo?
Im confused as i've ever been right now.
With Janelle doing the showmance thing, it makes sense for the soul mate twist. :pull
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News
Post by: michael on February 05, 2008, 03:16:15 PM
omg Mama I didn't even think of that before!
I really hope eventually it turns back into an individual competition. It could also get good if two people from opposite couples begin liking eachother LOL
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News
Post by: MamaTo4boys on February 05, 2008, 03:19:29 PM
Yeah sounds kinda weird but hopefully it will work out :lol:
You know also the rumor of 16 or whatever, I wonder if the first few WOULD go out in couples? That would suck if you liked one person but not their partner and had to put them on the block like that. AHHHH. Ok my brain hurts now :groan:
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News
Post by: GrandmawLily on February 05, 2008, 03:23:50 PM
Dustin responded to my message and here is what he wrote....
THE CRUISE WAS CANCELED! Lack of sales, how embarrassing! I'm still doing what I can to get a portion of the payment we were supposed to receive a month ago.
Dustin
:lol3: TFF!! There was probably no interest because the Donato's weren't going! :lolmao:
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News
Post by: puddin on February 05, 2008, 03:24:13 PM
WEDNESDAY MORNING ON THE EARLY SHOW
BIG BROTHER CAST REVEAL - The new season of Big Brother is about to begin, and our own Julie Chen will be in Las Angeles with a Big Brother cast revealing. Don’t miss this big event to kick off the series!
Welcome to the official message boards for Big Brother 9. This is the place to share your thoughts and opinions about Big Brother 9 on CBS. Please obey the rules of this community (no spam, ads, rudeness, profanity, adult content or irrelevant posts), but most of all, have fun.
Please report inappropriate posts by selecting Report Violation from the Options drop-down menu at the bottom of the message. Thank you for helping keep this forum safe and fun for everyone.
Most importantly, if you want to discuss possible spoilers, out of consideration for the community, please post about them only in the Spoilers folder.
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News
Post by: puddin on February 06, 2008, 12:39:19 AM
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News
Post by: marigold on February 06, 2008, 06:36:58 AM
:keeta: wow full bio's too :wohoo:
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News
Post by: RealityFreakWill on February 06, 2008, 06:46:21 AM
omg, I'm at tears now....reality just hit me hardl...here we go....bios coming up you guys! love ya all!
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News
Post by: georgiapeach on February 06, 2008, 06:56:33 AM
They seem to have a pool table and a massage table! Oops... I seem to be a bit slow here--but I'll leave them here anyway. Thanks for the quick pics ca bb fan!
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News
Post by: georgiapeach on February 06, 2008, 07:56:12 AM
Just saw the Early Show, hopefully CBS will do a video.
James plans to walk around in his underwear and then ditch the underwear later. Oh joy! :groan: Natalie has no problem showing her body, and is religious. Sheila is a former Penthouse Pet who wouldn't mind "hooking up" in the house. Looks like a Boston Rob wannabee in the house. (Matt.) Parker will give it back a hundred times over.
Per Alison G: You will live and die with your Soul Mate. Not all couples will be heterosexual. Guests are flamboyant.
Anybody else catch more?
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News
Post by: marigold on February 06, 2008, 09:02:48 AM
Julie Chen on the Early Show
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News
Post by: michael on February 06, 2008, 10:19:00 AM
LOL that Alison Grodner is so evil:
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“How is a special edition of Big Brother — that show about people who lay around half-naked doing nothing all summer — possibly going to work in the dead of winter? “By turning up the heat — and that’s not just a publicity slogan,” says Allison Grodner, exec producer of the CBS hit. “The house is usually air-conditioned, but no longer. It’s going to get quite hot inside. I think you’re going to see a lot more people taking off their clothes.”
rest of article at source: http://www.realitybbq.com/2008/02/06/article-winter-edition-of-big-brother-turns-up-the-heat/
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News
Post by: puddin on February 06, 2008, 10:27:09 AM
BB9 cast video featuring Janelle when ready
THE NEW SEASON OF BIG BROTHER IS ABOUT TO START... 16 STRANGERS LOCKED AWAY FOR 90 DAYS.. BUT WITH THE PROMISE OF A HALF MILLION DOLLAR PRIZE. OUR JULIE CHEN HAS THIS EXCLUSIVE FIRST LOOK AT THE HOUSEGUESTS. (insert) NATSOT BIG BROTHER MUSIC, montage of sixteen houseguests.
TRACK 1 of 3 THESE are the sixteen men and women who will soon be living in the "Big Brother" house. They're from all walks of life... from all over the country. But they have one thing in common. They're certain that THEY will be the half-million dollar winner of "Big Brother 9."
ALLISON 03 01 12 I'm sort of the girl next door, but I've definitely had my share of life experiences, but I'm not afraid to be BAD. 18
JOSHUAH 00 47 35 America, I'm going to give you crazy funny back-stabbing hilarious hot sexy smokin. I'm gonna give it all to you.
AMANDA 01 13 31 People don't think I'm smart when they meet me. So then, when they find out that I'm smart, they're kind of intimidated. Because I'll blow you away with my looks, and then turn around and blow you away again with my brains! 42
ALEX 02 13 06 People that whine and cry about, oh, slop, or, my family at home. Well, if you were so worried about missing them, or so worried about what you were going to be eating, you shouldn't have gotten involved in Big Brother. Plain and simple. 16
PARKER 02 01 44 I'm a very vengeful person. So, you know, if someone downright sews me over, I mean, I'm gonna do it, like, a thousand times harder. (laughs). 54
NATSOT WALK & TALK 05 51 14 JULIE: You lead the way. ALLISON: Okay!
TRACK 2 of 3 According to Executive Producer Allison Grodner... the players about to enter the Big Brother House are like NOTHING you've seen before.
SOT INTERVIEW 06 42 58 RUNS=:06 + :05 + :02 + :07 + :02 JULIE: Tell me about the sixteen houseguests this season. Who are the stand-outs? What are the personalities going in? // 06 43 17 ALLISON: We have a group of really energetic people. These people are over the top, some amazing characters. // 06 43 48 We have a bikini barista, is what she's called. She runs a coffee shop in Oregon, and serves coffee // 06 43 57 in her bikini.
NATALIE 01 02 02 I have no problem showing my body. Or anything like that either. Which is kinda funny, because people say, how can you be religious and show your body? Well, God created the human body. So what's wrong with it? 11
SOT INTERVIEW 06 45 18 RUNS=:05 + :03 JULIE: And there's a former Penthouse... ALLISON: We do, we have a former Penthouse Pet. // 06 45 30 She's a single mom, so it's in her past. But she still looks terrific.
SOT SHEILA 02 55 20 If there's a really hot guy in there, and there's some chemistry happening, that might be really fun, too. 24
MATT 02 32 36 I'll tell the women anything they want to hear. I'll tell them how good they look, how nice they smell. 42 // 52 I will lay it on thick as possible for these women. I really don't even care! 56
SOT INTERVIEW 06 44 28 RUNS=:10 ALLISON: Crazy James. That's interesting, something we've never seen in this house. He actually considers himself homeless, because he is traveling around the world on his bicycle, and has no money to his name.
SOT CRAZY JAMES 00 55 52 I'll probably be walking around in my underwear all the time. 55 / 56 04 Maybe after week six, I'm just going to say fck clothes, and just be naked. What are they gonna do? (laughs.) 10
TRACK 3 of 3 But it wouldn't be "Big Brother" without a big twist. Each houseguest filled-out a "love match" profile... as part of their application.
ALLISON: Sixteen singles, living in a house, suddenly discover their perfect love match is sitting right next to them. // 06 49 57 Your life in the house depends on this other person. You're going to sleep in the same bed together. You're going to compete together. Hold the "head of household" together. Get nominated together. And ultimately get evicted together. 06 50 13 JULIE: Is it all male/female coupling? 06 50 22 ALLISON: There will be some gay men in the house. And certainly you can expect, therefore, it won't be all heterosexual couples.
NEIL 03 14 46 When I'm with somebody, "Oh, why are you with somebody? You're attractive, you should be with everyone! And when I AM single, it's "Why don't you have somebody?" 09
CHELSEA 02 24 56 Big Brother, they know me. And I'm sure they're going to put in my guy. You know, my typical, "ohhhhh," heart throb. So it's gonna be hard. We'll see what happens I guess. Close your eyes, dad!! (Laughs.) 08
THE NEW SEASON OF "BIG BROTHER" PREMIERES NEXT TUESDAY... AT 9 O'CLOCK, 8 CENTRAL. RIGHT HERE ON CBS.
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News
Post by: Texan on February 06, 2008, 10:37:10 AM
thanks for the video... I have not been keeping up...
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News
Post by: puddin on February 06, 2008, 10:39:25 AM
repost CBS REVEALS THE IDENTITIES OF THE 16 NEW HOUSEGUESTS COMPETING IN THE FIRST WINTER OF "BIG BROTHER" First Ever All-Single Cast and the Most Houseguests in "Big Brother" History
Ninth Installment Premieres Tuesday, February 12th
Julie Chen Returns As Host
Love Is In The Air As An All-New "Big Brother" Creative Twist Is Reveale
CBS REVEALS THE IDENTITIES OF THE 16 NEW HOUSEGUESTS COMPETING IN THE FIRST WINTER OF "BIG BROTHER" First Ever All-Single Cast and the Most Houseguests in "Big Brother" History
Ninth Installment Premieres Tuesday, February 12th
Julie Chen Returns As Host
Love Is In The Air As An All-New "Big Brother" Creative Twist Is Revealed
CBS today revealed the identities of the 16 Houseguests who will compete in BIG BROTHER, as well as the new creative twist that will play out during the first-ever winter edition, which premieres Tuesday, Feb. 12 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT).
This season marks other BIG BROTHER firsts, including the first-ever all-single cast and the most Houseguests in BIG BROTHER history.
When this group of 16 singles enters the house, they will be told they are being matched up with their "soul mate," a stranger who may prove to be their true love or their worst nightmare. Whether there is a love connection or not, once paired up, the Houseguests' life in the game depends on their partner. They must strategize, plot and scheme together as a couple for a chance at the prize. These "lovebirds" will live together as a couple meaning they will sleep in the same bed, hold Head of Household as a couple, be nominated for eviction as a pair, and if the time comes, say their goodbyes together upon eviction.
BIG BROTHER follows a group of people living together in a house outfitted with dozens of cameras and microphones recording their every move 24 hours a day. Each week the Houseguests will vote each other out of the house. At the end, the last remaining Houseguests will receive the Grand Prize of $500,000 and a second place prize of $50,000.
This edition of BIG BROTHER debuts Tuesday, Feb. 12 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Following the premiere, BIG BROTHER will be broadcast three nights weekly, on Tuesdays (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT), Wednesdays (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) beginning Feb. 13 and Sundays (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) beginning Feb. 17. Julie Chen returns as host. The live weekly eviction broadcasts will be Wednesdays, with the first eviction on Wed., Feb 20 (8:00-9:00 PM, live ET/delayed PT).
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News
Post by: puddin on February 06, 2008, 12:47:25 PM
Heres the Early Show transcript~
Latest "Big Brother" Twist: "Love Matches" Sixteen Roomies To Vie For Half-Million Dollar Top Prize In Show's First Winter Season CBS) Sixteen men and women will soon be living in the "Big Brother" house as the show's latest season -- and first in winter -- gets under way Tuesday.
The scheming strangers -- roommates and rivals -- will be locked away from the world for 90 days.
The houseguests are from all walks of life, and all parts of the United States.
But they have one thing in common: Each is certain he or she win the half-million dollar grand prize.
And they were more than willing to share their reasoning on The Early Show Wednesday, as Big Brother host and Early Show co-anchor Julie Chen revealed the cast's makeup for the first time:
ALLISON, Single, 28, Pharmaceutical Sales Representative, from Boston: "I'm sort of the girl next door, but I've definitely had my share of life experiences, but I'm not afraid to be BAD."
JOSHUAH, Single, 25, Advertising Media Buyer, from Dallas "America, I'm going to give you crazy, funny, back-stabbing, hilarious, hot, sexy, smokin'. I'm gonna give it all to you."
AMANDA, Single, 23, Paralegal, from Fridley, Minn. "People don't think I'm smart when they meet me. So then, when they find out that I'm smart, they're kind of intimidated. Because I'll blow you away with my looks, and then turn around and blow you away again with my brains!
ALEX, Single, 24, DJ Company Owner, from Staten Island, N.Y. "People that whine and cry about, 'Oh, slop,' or, 'Oh, my family at home' -- well, if you were so worried about missing them, or so worried about what you were going to be eating, you shouldn't have gotten involved in 'Big Brother.' Plain and simple."
PARKER, Single, 26, Paparazzo, from Northridge, Calif. "I'm a very vengeful person. So, you know, if someone downright s**ews me over, I mean, I'm gonna do it, like, a thousand times harder." (He then chuckled) "Definitely."
Executive Producer Allison Grodner says the players about to enter the Big Brother House are like none you've seen before.
"We have a group of really energetic people," Grodner told Chen. "These people are over the top, some amazing characters. ... We have a bikini barista, is what she's called. She runs a coffee shop in Oregon, and serves coffee in her bikini!"
NATALIE, Single, 28, "Bikini Barista," from Salem, Ore. "I have no problem showing my body. Or anything like that, either. Which is kinda funny, because people say, 'How can you be religious and show your body?' Well, God created the human body. So, what's wrong with it?"
"We have a former Penthouse Pet," Grodner continued. "She's a single mom, so it's in her past. But she still looks terrific."
SHEILA, Single Mom, 45, Former Model "If there's a really hot guy in there, and there's some chemistry happening, that might be really fun, too!"
MATT, Single, 23, Roofing Foreman, from Charleston, Mass. "I'll tell the women anything they want to hear. I'll tell them how good they look, how nice they smell. ... I will lay it on thick as possible for these women. I really don't even care!"
" 'Crazy James, ' " Grodner said. "That's interesting, something we've never seen in this house. He actually considers himself homeless, because he is traveling around the world on his bicycle, and has no money to his name."
"CRAZY JAMES," Single, 21, Originally From Sarasota, Fla., Riding Bicycle Around The World "I'll probably be walking around in my underwear all the time. ... Maybe, after week six, I'm just going to say, 'F*ck clothes,' and just be naked. What are they gonna do? (He laughed)
But, Chen points out, it wouldn't be "Big Brother" without a big twist.
Each houseguest filled out a "love match" profile as part of his or her application.
Says Grodner, "Sixteen singles, living in a house, suddenly discover their perfect love match is sitting right next to them. ... Your life in the house depends on this other person. You're going to sleep in the same bed together. You're going to compete together. Hold the 'head of household' together. Get nominated together. And ultimately, get evicted together."
"Is it all male/female coupling?" Chen asked.
"There will be some gay men in the house," Grodner responded. "And certainly, you can expect, therefore, it won't all be heterosexual couples."
NEIL, Single, 29, Realtor, from Los Angeles "When I'm with somebody, 'Oh, why are you with somebody? You're attractive, you should be with everyone!' And when I AM single, it's, 'Why don't you have somebody?' "
CHELSEA, Single, 21, College Student, from Cedar Falls, Iowa " 'Big Brother,' they know me. And I'm sure they're going to put in my guy. You know, my typical, 'ohhhhh' heartthrob. So, it's gonna be hard. We'll see what happens, I guess. Close your eyes, dad! (She laughed)
The other contestants are:
Adam, Single, 29, Public Relations Manager, from Del Ray Beach, Fla., via Cherry Hill, N.J.
Jacob, Single, 23, Electrician, from Dallas, Ga.
Jen, Single, 26, Bartender from Columbus, Ohio
Ryan, Single, 27, College Student, from Columbus, Ohio
Sharon, Single, 23, Realtor, from Olathe, Kan.
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News
Post by: RealityFreakWill on February 07, 2008, 01:50:03 AM
Janelle introduces the hg's
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News
Post by: puddin on February 07, 2008, 03:58:42 PM
Janelle
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News
Post by: puddin on February 07, 2008, 04:02:02 PM
and another
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News
Post by: puddin on February 07, 2008, 04:46:45 PM
okay lets try this again :D
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News
Post by: RealityFreakWill on February 08, 2008, 10:36:34 AM
Got from youtube but credited to Jokers:
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News
Post by: RealityFreakWill on February 08, 2008, 01:36:30 PM
FYI.....
Please be advised, the live eviction show for BIG BROTHER 9 will occur on Wednesdays, with the first eviction airing on February 20.
On Wednesday, February 13 one-time-only, BIG BROTHER 9 will not (repeat not) have a Live Show Program Format - Timings will be issued on the day of air.
Effective February 20 until further notice, the Wednesday editions of BIG BROTHER 9 will have a Live Show Program Format, with Station Breaks cued by the Network ID.
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News
Post by: georgiapeach on February 08, 2008, 01:56:25 PM
Michael was right...12 days!
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News
Post by: RealityFreakWill on February 08, 2008, 02:05:11 PM
The houseguests entered the house at 4:30pm P.S.T. yesterday afternoon and held their first HOH competition last night is all I know so far.
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News
Post by: puddin on February 08, 2008, 02:43:07 PM
Live show's on Wednesday's make the most sense, so they have time film nominations//food comp in time for the next show.
I'm still wondering how the first episode will work..will the first live show be February 13th?
Thanks for all the news Michael, CBS confirms the cast revealed on Feb 6th on the ES. And to answer your question I'm going to say no, no live show on the 13th, rather the HOH gets some extra days as HOH then the live eviction the following week .. that is usually how its done.
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News
Post by: puddin on February 08, 2008, 10:58:58 PM
heres another video with Grodner when ready
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News
Post by: puddin on February 09, 2008, 12:22:47 AM
did anyone see this? http://www.sun-sentinel.com/features/sfl-tvbigbrothersbfeb11,0,1552502.column
Behind the scenes of Big Brother
Big Brother: 16 players, 54 cameras, 200 crew. Let the spying begin!
The facility that 16 contestants will call home for varying lengths of time over the next couple of months is actually a renovated Studio City sound stage, with walls knocked out to create a backyard. The sitcom The Game is right next door. The shrub-rich courtyard in which host Julie Chen welcomes the recently dismissed contestants is under the roof of Sound Stage 18. The foliage and lawn are as plastic as your credit cards.
There are those who wish there was no Big Brother, period. Many viewers — some of whom have never seen the show — regard the fact that the summer success is getting a winter showcase, starting Tuesday, as one of the most regrettable ramifications of the writers' strike. But if detractors had the opportunity to witness the incredibly challenging way in which the show is produced, some opinions might be swayed. During last summer's press tour, a small group of critics was invited to tour the Big Brother set. This included a walk-around in the two-way mirrored corridors, which make up the perimeter, and a sample of the notorious "slop," the tasteless granola-like cereal that often becomes a dietary penalty for a failed task. As a result of the eye-opening visit, at least one writer who had no use for the series has become a regular viewer.
It's almost impossible to witness all that it takes to put together the CBS show, plus the late-night editions on Showtime and the round-the-clock Internet site, and not be impressed. A staff of about 200 is split into shifts so that the house guests' every movement and sound are captured 24/ 7. No fewer than four directors in an eerily quiet control room constantly monitor a wall of 12 screens, searching for the best shots. The images are supplied by 54 cameras dispersed around the makeshift living quarters as well as within the hollowed-out walls. Another quartet of directors sits behind them, listening via headsets to the 80-90 microphones, including those worn by the players. Within the walls, the camera people, as well as visitors, have to wear black clothing or don vests so that their presence isn't discernible by the contestants. Conversations have to be in whispers.
While the house really isn't one, the producers do their best to give it a homey feel, although for a mischievous twist, the facility was transformed last summer into an Alice in Wonderland fantasy, with miniature beds and doorways and garishly painted walls. Still, this was preferable to the original Big Brother house, which was a couple of trailers cobbled together on a back lot.
Big Brother's first winter edition is going a more traditional route, a rustic cabin motif complete with fireplace, sauna and a giant mural simulating an outdoor lake. "It's 180 degrees from Alice in Wonderland," executive producer Allison Grodner said. "We like to turn things upside down."
The warm feel of the residence fits in with a twist Grodner has concocted. The 16 guests, including a public relations professional from Delray Beach named Adam, will be paired off as couples. They will compete as couples, strategize as couples and, at least in the beginning, be voted off as couples.
They also will sleep in the same bed, which they were not told until they entered the house. (Grodner would not specify precisely when this happened.) She allowed that this might not sit well with all of the guests. Her reaction: too bad for them, great for the show. "If everyone accepts this, it wouldn't be interesting."
Big Brother consulted with a match-making service to arrange the couples, although there is a possibility some incompatibles will be paired for the sake of theater.
Moreover, this is arguably the hottest cast in the show's history. You won't find a Chicken George, the portly fortyish Ohio roofer and family man who thought Big Brother would make him a star. All this season's house guests are single. Only one has reached his or her 30th birthday. The exception is a 45-year-old former Penthouse Pet named Sheila, who describes herself as "a cougar," says Grodner.
The hook-ups should help alleviate the boredom that is the biggest downside of being a house guest. There are no TVs, radios, cell phones, BlackBerrys or any other way to communicate with the outside world. Except for the few hours a week when they are competing, the contestants have to find ways to amuse themselves. They can't even sing to themselves because of song-licensing issues.
On the day of the critics' tour, half the guests were lying in bed, which is what they reportedly do for endless hours. Having a bunkmate could spice up things. If show-mances develop, so much the better.
The initial agenda follows the norm: nominations for eviction on Sunday, a power of veto competition on Tuesday (both on tape) and a live eviction on Wednesday. If the elimination-by-couples blueprint is adhered to until the end, Big Brother could have an uncommonly brief run of six or seven weeks, about half the usual. The prize fund has not been kicked up with the move from the offseason. The winner takes home $500,000, the runner-up $50,000.
One possible explanation for the potential quick ending is CBS is leaving its options open, in case ratings that have been solid for summer outings don't measure up during the regular Nielsen season. On the other hand, if things go well, the dual eliminations could be scrapped and the run could be extended almost to the end of the season in May.
Grodner is playing it coy about the game plan and end date. "You know Big Brother. Expect the unexpected."
Tom Jicha can be reached at tjicha@sun-sentinel.com.
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News
Post by: RealityFreakWill on February 09, 2008, 12:45:58 AM
Ladies and Gentlemen, I present to you the cast of BIG BROTHER 9!
I clicked on it and don't see your post...did it get removed?
Never mind, Michael. I see it! I see Joshuah had both of his hands on Neil! They are going to become lovers and I hope so! BB's first gay romance! :lol:
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News
Post by: puddin on February 09, 2008, 01:59:01 AM
I clicked on it and don't see your post...did it get removed?
Never mind, Michael. I see it! I see Joshuah had both of his hands on Neil! They are going to become lovers and I hope so! BB's first gay romance! :lol:
Oh stop RFWill, you will scare everyone away :groan:
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News
Post by: MamaTo4boys on February 09, 2008, 02:00:05 AM
Will, has them all memorized already Puddin. (:;)
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News
Post by: RealityFreakWill on February 09, 2008, 02:12:08 AM
I clicked on it and don't see your post...did it get removed?
Never mind, Michael. I see it! I see Joshuah had both of his hands on Neil! They are going to become lovers and I hope so! BB's first gay romance! :lol:
Oh stop RFWill, you will scare everyone away :groan:
LOL, Puddin. Nah, that won't happen... and look at Matt, he's gonna be a ladies' man, he's all over the girls!
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News
Post by: RealityFreakWill on February 09, 2008, 03:43:54 AM
Jacob looks pissed in the pic....wtf?
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News
Post by: Blondie on February 09, 2008, 11:28:06 AM
:waves: Wow I have not been looking for a couple of days! You guys are great. So that means we have 11 Wednesdays if the season last until Tuesday May 6 right?
Michael or Puddin you both were right on top of this. If the first eviction is on the 20th,
1. CBS may be keeping themselves open for a shorter edition
2. They go out in couples for the first few weeks, then play as individuals.
3. Maybe they only have an eviction every other Wednesday (I don't think this rumor is plausible) which will leave four people at the end to compete for the half million.
4. Teams of two will be evicted together, and some will come back in the house at a later time during the game.
Okay, I think I will just wait, this is making me crazy! :lol3: :lol3:
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News
Post by: michael on February 09, 2008, 11:36:16 AM
:waves: Wow I have not been looking for a couple of days! You guys are great. So that means we have 11 Wednesdays if the season last until Tuesday May 6 right?
Michael or Puddin you both were right on top of this. If the first eviction is on the 20th,
1. CBS may be keeping themselves open for a shorter edition
2. They go out in couples for the first few weeks, then play as individuals.
3. Maybe they only have an eviction every other Wednesday (I don't think this rumor is plausible) which will leave four people at the end to compete for the half million.
4. Teams of two will be evicted together, and some will come back in the house at a later time during the game.
Okay, I think I will just wait, this is making me crazy! :lol3: :lol3:
IA, it was actually pretty smart of the executive producer's to keep their options open.
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News
Post by: Blondie on February 09, 2008, 11:40:40 AM
:waves:
I think so too Michael. They can do pretty much anything at anytime with this season.
Thats why I have just quit trying to figure all of this out. As soon as we do, they will change everything up on us! :lol:
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News
Post by: michael on February 09, 2008, 12:00:18 PM
LOL that's true!
plus, even if it is 6-8 weeks (which I really doubt, for some reason I think it's going to get really good ratings) we still have BB10 this summer LOL
there's a really reliable source on the internet who gave tidbits before both season 8 and 9 began, for 8 he said that there was more than one twist and he goes "what if you could ACTUALLY control one of the players" and he also knew how the house looked and everything. This time he knew the house as well, and mentioned that people get evicted as a couple but some people will be coming back..
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News
Post by: RealityFreakWill on February 09, 2008, 12:09:46 PM
plus, even if it is 6-8 weeks (which I really doubt, for some reason I think it's going to get really good ratings) we still have BB10 this summer LOL
there's a really reliable source on the internet who gave tidbits before both season 8 and 9 began, for 8 he said that there was more than one twist and he goes "what if you could ACTUALLY control one of the players" and he also knew how the house looked and everything. This time he knew the house as well, and mentioned that people get evicted as a couple but some people will be coming back..
Keep in mind BB is going against American Idol on Tues and Weds which pisses me off, I am a huge fan of both shows but can't watch both same time as I have to record my shows as I work night shift....a huge dilemma for me! I wish I had DVR!
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News
Post by: RealityFreakWill on February 09, 2008, 12:43:03 PM
I just found out that Jessica and Eric are flying out to LA today.....something's going on...I think it's BB-related.
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News
Post by: marigold on February 09, 2008, 12:56:09 PM
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News
Post by: MamaTo4boys on February 09, 2008, 01:14:30 PM
Wasn't there a rumor that BB9 was only 6 weeks? This would make sense now wouldn't it? But I still don't think it is, im just saying!!
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News
Post by: Blondie on February 09, 2008, 01:29:29 PM
:waves: Mama, Rumors are flying everywhere. BB can with this season change anything on us at a drop of a dime. :groan:
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News
Post by: MamaTo4boys on February 09, 2008, 03:26:28 PM
Yeah I just remember when that rumor came out everyone wondered how it would be possible, but I guess now with the couples it could be. They can also change the finale time to so who knows.
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News
Post by: RealityFreakWill on February 09, 2008, 10:15:11 PM
I've been seeing posts on several sites saying that Sharon's ex-boyfriend is one of the guys in the house and they are speculating that it's Jacob. No solid evidence to support the theory but who knows!
Also a big rumor got around that James/Sharon won HOH and are targeting Josh/Neil and that has been shot down by an insider from CBS. CornerOffice, the insider has been quoted that they are right about everything.
So funny to see rumors and speculation on various sites.
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News
Post by: michael on February 09, 2008, 10:17:37 PM
I've been seeing posts on several sites saying that Sharon's ex-boyfriend is one of the guys in the house and they are speculating that it's Jacob. No solid evidence to support the theory but who knows!
Also a big rumor got around that James/Sharon won HOH and are targeting Josh/Neil and that has been shot down by an insider from CBS. CornerOffice, the insider has been quoted that they are right about everything.
So funny to see rumors and speculation on various sites.
it was James and Sheila who were rumored to win HOH.
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News
Post by: RealityFreakWill on February 09, 2008, 10:21:29 PM
I've been seeing posts on several sites saying that Sharon's ex-boyfriend is one of the guys in the house and they are speculating that it's Jacob. No solid evidence to support the theory but who knows!
Also a big rumor got around that James/Sharon won HOH and are targeting Josh/Neil and that has been shot down by an insider from CBS. CornerOffice, the insider has been quoted that they are right about everything.
So funny to see rumors and speculation on various sites.
it was James and Sheila who were rumored to win HOH.
Thanks, Michael.
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News
Post by: RealityFreakWill on February 09, 2008, 11:13:24 PM
This picture would be a good tool to study and memorize their names and match it to their faces for the updaters!
BB9 Couple #1 Joshuah and Neil BB9 Couple #2 Sheila and James BB9 Couple #3 Jen and Ryan BB9 Couple #4 Matt and Chelsia BB9 Couple #5 Alex and Amanda BB9 Couple #6 Natalie and Jaccob BB9 Couple #7 Parker and Sharon BB9 Couple #8 Adam and Allison
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News
Post by: michael on February 10, 2008, 09:40:14 PM
awesome! where'd you find that!
I'm rooting for Sheila and James LOL
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News
Post by: marigold on February 10, 2008, 09:42:33 PM
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News
Post by: RealityFreakWill on February 10, 2008, 09:55:57 PM
I went to look at the link and I think it's either heresay or a rumor as that person who posted the list didn't say where she found it or added anything else to support her findings. Just my opinion. Even though I think the list sounds reasonable so we shall see.
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News
Post by: marigold on February 10, 2008, 10:02:05 PM
I went to look at the link and I think it's either heresay or a rumor as that person who posted the list didn't say where she found it or added anything else to support her findings. Just my opinion. Even though I think the list sounds reasonable so we shall see.
:duno: yup wait and see I imagine it won't be much longer
seems pretty reasonable to me too :tup:
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News
Post by: MamaTo4boys on February 10, 2008, 10:33:59 PM
Amanda and Alex. No way!!! Hope its a rumor :lol3:
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News
Post by: michael on February 10, 2008, 11:02:00 PM
Big Brother Access posts:
Sources have revealed… • James is a bit crazy, loves salads for breakfast and has a couple of tattoos that may be banished! • Ryan wants to be a ladies man, is he? • There is nothing quiet about Natalie…nothing - not even in the privacy of the potty! • Matt is a charmer! • The blonde’s are sticking together! • James changes hair color as much as he changes moods… the girls made him Hot Pink last night. • While Adam comes across as a relatively normal person, everyone has made the comment on his bug eyes. When he has a convo with someone, he looks like his eyes are about to pop out, which gives him a kinda creepy vibe. • Jen and Parker have been looking awfully cozy. • While a couple houseguests are talking to only one or two others, Amanda is taking the time to talk in-depth to everyone, sharing deep, personal stories. • Joshuah seems to have bigger ambitions than Big Brother… namely a daytime soap career. On the other hand, Parker wants nothing to do with fame after his stint in the house is over.
Stay tuned for more!
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News
Post by: TheCinera on February 10, 2008, 11:18:33 PM
I hope the pair list is just a rumor. I checked out that BB8spolier site and it seems a bit shady to me. Kind of like when Michael (BB6) apparently had a blog while he was in the BB house until it was revealed around Week 2 that it was just a fan pretending to be him.
Anyways, I'm taking that pair-list with a grain of salt.
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News
Post by: RealityFreakWill on February 10, 2008, 11:27:51 PM
As far as the pairs......
Pretty much guaranteed are
Joshuah & Neil (gays)
Jen & Ryan (real life lovers)
but the rest....anything goes!
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News
Post by: cougarsoccer9 on February 11, 2008, 03:45:22 AM
:waves: Wow I have not been looking for a couple of days! You guys are great. So that means we have 11 Wednesdays if the season last until Tuesday May 6 right?
Michael or Puddin you both were right on top of this. If the first eviction is on the 20th, 1. CBS may be keeping themselves open for a shorter edition
2. They go out in couples for the first few weeks, then play as individuals.
3. Maybe they only have an eviction every other Wednesday (I don't think this rumor is plausible) which will leave four people at the end to compete for the half million.
4. Teams of two will be evicted together, and some will come back in the house at a later time during the game.
Okay, I think I will just wait, this is making me crazy! :lol3: :lol3:
There are 16 houseguest but if you look at the pics of the memory wall there is only 14 frames...Some have posted that thier cable lineup says the first eviction will be Tues night...the 12th which would be a first in BB....
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News
Post by: michael on February 11, 2008, 06:11:52 AM
my guess is that the cable line ups are just confuse because the first house guest has always been available on the next available "live show" date which this time happens to fall the day after the premier, but we already had the press release stating the first house guest will be evicted on the 20th
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News
Post by: puddin on February 11, 2008, 10:29:01 AM
"BIG BROTHER: 'TIL DEATH DO YOU PART" HERE...THERE..EVERYWHERE CBS'S FIRST-EVER WINTER EDITION OF "BIG BROTHER" WILL KEEP FANS WARM ON-AIR (CBS), ONLINE (REALNETWORKS®, CBS.COM AND THE CBS AUDIENCE NETWORK)), ON THE PHONE (CBS MOBILE) AND
ON CABLE (SHOWTIME!)
The Ninth Edition of "Big Brother" Premieres Feb. 12 With One-Hour Episodes to Air Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Sundays
Redesigned and Relaunched "Big Brother" Site on CBS.com
CBS and RealNetworks® Join Forces for Another Season of Exclusive 24/7 Live Internet Feeds, Available Through CBS.com and SuperPass
The CBS Audience Network to Offer Full-Length Episodes and Highlight Clips Online
"House Calls: The Big Brother Talk Show" Returns for Its Fifth Season on CBS.com with
Host Gretchen Massey and New Co-Host "Big Brother 8" Winner "Evel" Dick Donato
For the First Time, CBS Mobile and MediaFLO USA Will Be Streaming the Entire Season of "Big Brother: 'Til Death Do You Part" Giving Fans 24/7
Access to New Houseguest Activities
CBS Mobile Will Also Simulcast Episodes of "Big Brother" Live
CBS and Showtime Partner Again to Bring Viewers Three Hours of Live Nightly Action from Inside the "Big Brother" House
The first-ever winter edition of BIG BROTHER: 'TIL DEATH DO YOU PART kicks off with expanded multi-media platforms which will include presentations of the series on-air (CBS), online (RealNetworks, CBS.com, the CBS Audience Network), on the phone (CBS Mobile) and, for a second season, on cable (SHOWTIME) when BIG BROTHER: 'TIL DEATH DO YOU PART premieres Tuesday, Feb. 12 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT).
CBS's BIG BROTHER multi-platform initiative includes the following elements:
BIG BROTHER on CBS:
· BIG BROTHER: 'TIL DEATH DO YOU PART will be broadcast three nights weekly on Tuesdays (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT), the live eviction show, hosted by Julie Chen, on Wednesdays (8:00-9:00 PM live ET/delayed PT) and Sundays (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT).
BIG BROTHER ONLINE:
· REDESIGNED AND RELAUNCHED SITE ON CBS.COM to include:
- New streamlined and clean design to encourage content discovery and easy spotlighting of the most relevant content.
- More videos and photos than ever before along with an in-page viewer player for seamless watching.
- BIG BROTHER: 'TIL DEATH DO YOU PART widget which allows you to take the Big Brother House anywhere on the Web
- Increased Community features and functionality including a Big Brother Message Board.
• Full-length episodes, highlight clips and other content from BIG BROTHER: 'TIL DEATH DO YOU PART will be available across the vast CBS Audience Network, allowing a community of fans to watch the programs online and incorporate clips into their blogs, wikis, widgets and interact and discuss BIG BROTHER: 'TIL DEATH DO YOU PART on message boards. The CBS Audience Network consists of online partners such as AOL, Microsoft, CNET Networks, Comcast, Joost, Bebo, Netvibes, Sling Media and Veoh and social application partners including Automattic, Brightcove, Clearspring, DAVE Networks, Goowy Media, meebo, MeeVee, Musestorm, Ning, RockYou!, Slide, VideoEgg, Voxant and vSocial as well as Web sites from CBS's 29 owned television, 144 radio, and up to 183 affiliated stations.
• CBS and RealNetworks®, Inc., join forces for the eighth straight season to provide exclusive 24/7 live streaming video from inside the Big Brother house. The webcast coverage debuts immediately following the Feb. 12 premiere of BIG BROTHER: 'TIL DEATH DO YOU PART and will be accessible through the official BIG BROTHER Web site at CBS.com and through Real's SuperPass subscription service at www.real.com/bigbrother.
• The entire three-month live 24/7 Internet feed of BIG BROTHER: 'TIL DEATH DO YOU PART will be available through SuperPass. Subscribers to the 24/7 video stream can watch any one of four live camera feeds from inside the Big Brother house or catch all of the action at once with the special quad-cam view which allows fans to see four different video feeds simultaneously. Subscribers will also have access to an exclusive, subscribers-only Web chat that will allow fans from across the country to converse about what they see live on the feeds. Fans will be able to interact with one another and stay engaged with the show through Big Brother-focused blogs, chat rooms, message boards, weekly polls and other new interactive features.
(As in past years, to preserve the drama for BIG BROTHER television viewers, CBS may block or delay the webcast for a limited number of real-time events that transpire in the house.)
Additional BIG BROTHER elements include:
• HOUSE CALLS: THE BIG BROTHER TALK SHOW, the no-charge, half-hour, live streaming video and on-demand talk show, returns for its fifth season with broadcasts every Monday through Friday (1:00 PM/ET, 10:00 AM/PT) on CBS.com.
HOUSE CALLS will be hosted by radio personality Gretchen Massey along with new co-host BIG BROTHER 8 winner "Evel" Dick Donato. Massey will interact with viewers through phone calls and e-mails, discuss events that transpire in the Big Brother house, offer prognostications, analyze strategies and interview former "Big Brother" Houseguests as well as current Houseguests following their eviction.
• The BIG BROTHER official Web site on CBS.com, will create an online community for fans to congregate and interact. Content will include summaries of all the events that happen during each televised broadcast; descriptions of the week's challenges; voting history pages; photo galleries; a houseguest section with complete profiles and message boards.
• "HEAD OF HOUSEHOLD BLOG" returns for its third season in which fans will be able to hear straight from the Head of Household about life in the Big Brother house, what it is like to be under the constant gaze of dozens of cameras and watched live on the Internet 24/7. In addition, Inside the House photos taken by the Head of Household via an exclusive CBS.com cam will be featured.
BIG BROTHER Mobile:
œ For the first time, CBS Mobile will stream the entire season of BIG BROTHER: 'TIL DEATH DO YOU PART live 24/7 from the Big Brother house via a dedicated channel on the MediaFLO FLO TV service.
œ BIG BROTHER: 'TIL DEATH DO YOU PART episodes will also be simulcast on CBS Mobile.
œ BIG BROTHER: 'TIL DEATH DO YOU PART MOBILE PACK: For the mobile subscription package, producers will monitor the action inside the house around the clock to keep fans in the know with video clips, photos, live breaking house alerts and daily insider summaries sent straight to cell phones. Additionally, fans will be able to download exclusive made-for-mobile wallpapers and ringtones from their favorite Houseguests at CBSmobile.com. The service will be available on most major wireless carriers and fans will be able to subscribe via CBSmobile.com and on-air callouts during BIG BROTHER.
œ AMERICA'S VOTE: During the season, fans will have the opportunity to cast impact votes. Fans can send in their votes via text message on most major wireless carriers.
œ Finally, CBS will provide substantial numbers of mobile video clips from Big Brother on major carriers.
BIG BROTHER on Cable:
œ CBS and Showtime will partner again to present "Big Brother: After Dark," a live look inside the Big Brother house during the late-night hours. "Big Brother: After Dark" will feature a feed from the Big Brother house for three hours (12:00-3:00 AM, live ET/delayed PT), seven days a week, on the cable network's "SHO2" channel beginning Tuesday, Feb. 12 .
BIG BROTHER follows a group of people living together in a house outfitted with dozens of cameras and microphones recording their every move 24 hours a day. Each week the Houseguests will vote each other out of the house. At the end, the last remaining Houseguests will receive the grand prize of $500,000 and a second place prize of $50,000.
BIG BROTHER: 'TIL DEATH DO YOU PART is executive produced by Emmy Award winner Allison Grodner and Rich Meehan, in association with Endemol U.S.A.
For more information on BIG BROTHER: 'TIL DEATH DO YOU PART, log on to http://www.cbs.com/.
BIG BROTHER: 'TIL DEATH DO YOU PART broadcast schedule:
Tuesday, Feb. 12
9:00-10:00 PM BIG BROTHER: 'TIL DEATH DO YOU PART (Premiere)
Wednesday, Feb. 13
8:00-9:00 PM BIG BROTHER: 'TIL DEATH DO YOU PART (Time Period Premiere - First Eviction)
Sunday, Feb. 17
8:00-9:00 PM BIG BROTHER: 'TIL DEATH DO YOU PART (Time Period Premiere)
Tuesday, Feb. 19
9:00-10:00 PM BIG BROTHER: 'TIL DEATH DO YOU PART
Wednesday, Feb. 20
8:00-9:00 PM BIG BROTHER: 'TIL DEATH DO YOU PART (Live Eviction)
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News
Post by: RealityFreakWill on February 11, 2008, 11:34:32 AM
Wednesday, Feb. 13
8:00-9:00 PM BIG BROTHER: 'TIL DEATH DO YOU PART (Time Period Premiere - First Eviction)
:groan: I thought first eviction is on the 20th?
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News
Post by: puddin on February 11, 2008, 12:06:37 PM
Well someone is wrong, leave it to CBS :lol:
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News
Post by: michael on February 11, 2008, 12:10:05 PM
8:00-9:00 PM BIG BROTHER: 'TIL DEATH DO YOU PART (Time Period Premiere - First Eviction)
:groan: I thought first eviction is on the 20th?
i really doubt we'll have an eviction on the 2nd episode
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News
Post by: michael on February 11, 2008, 12:13:59 PM
also keep in mind if THAT is the case we probably wont get the feeds until wednesday then because then we would know who is gone as soon as the feeds come on tomorrow night, wouldn't we?
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News
Post by: RealityFreakWill on February 11, 2008, 12:20:21 PM
also keep in mind if THAT is the case we probably wont get the feeds until wednesday then because then we would know who is gone as soon as the feeds come on tomorrow night, wouldn't we?
Good point, Michael. We all know CBS has screwed up in the past!
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News
Post by: I hate Fish on February 11, 2008, 12:47:35 PM
If first eviction is the day after then I will know along with the rest of sho2 comes on later that night. No matter what we will know who is gone.
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News
Post by: RealityFreakWill on February 11, 2008, 01:05:34 PM
I checked my DirecTV on screen guide and it does say first eviction this Wednesday! :groan:
I'm pretty sure it's an error....but I've been reading on some sites that say the first pair is already out of house, hence only the 14 frames on the memory wall! RUMORS, RUMORS, RUMORS!
Makes me wanna scream....... :pull
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News
Post by: puddin on February 11, 2008, 01:14:41 PM
I noticed on a private BB board that I can't link to, that Chelsia & Jacobs pictures are missing, let the "rumors" begin :lol:
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News
Post by: MamaTo4boys on February 11, 2008, 01:20:59 PM
I think that even tv guide can be wrong. Wasn't it Amazing Race this season that had "another team is eliminated" but it was a non elim. Same could be with Big Brother and all the tv guides say the same thing.
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News
Post by: michael on February 11, 2008, 01:22:16 PM
I just think it'd be so pointless of them to get rid of somebody so fast when they put in 16 people for the first time ever?
Since that reliable source who always has everything right says that some people will be coming back I'm beginning to buy the rumor that getting evicted as a team and then america votes one of those people back into the house -- ultimately we still lose one person per week so it;ll work out.
SO MANY THEORIES!
maybe Julie Chen will help clear some of them up tonight on the Craig Ferguson show
PS: TV guides have been saying that Wednesday will be the 1st eviction for a while now so I don't think it has anything to do with today's press release
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News
Post by: puddin on February 11, 2008, 01:22:28 PM
My article came directly from CBS press Mama, not that they are always right :lol: Also on the 14 frames..........wouldn't we still need 16 with the 2 being evicted grayed out?
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News
Post by: Kogs on February 11, 2008, 01:26:21 PM
My article came directly from CBS press Mama, not that they are always right :lol: Also on the 14 frames..........wouldn't we still need 16 with the 2 being evicted grayed out?
from alison on the housetour "there are 14 players this season but we start with 16"
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News
Post by: michael on February 11, 2008, 01:26:43 PM
My article came directly from CBS press Mama, not that they are always right :lol: Also on the 14 frames..........wouldn't we still need 16 with the 2 being evicted grayed out?
from alison on the housetour "there are 14 players this season but we start with 16"
where's that?!
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News
Post by: MamaTo4boys on February 11, 2008, 01:30:12 PM
Sorry Puddin, I didn't even see your post :-[
Wow, its all confusing, at least we only have a day to wait for it!!!
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News
Post by: michael on February 11, 2008, 01:33:46 PM
This is also from the press release:
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Here's the official word on voting:
"AMERICA'S VOTE: During the season, fans will have the opportunity to cast impact votes. Fans can send in their votes via text message on most major wireless carriers."
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News & Rumors
Post by: puddin on February 11, 2008, 01:35:42 PM
Yeah we get to vote who gets a phonecall from home or who gets to go to a CBS tv set, i.e. Two & a Half men & The Young and or The Young and the Restless etc.
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News & Rumors
Post by: MamaTo4boys on February 11, 2008, 01:37:39 PM
Thats fun and exciting!!! I think that is a good thing with BB, involving the fans (except AP).
I want to go on Two and a half men
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News & Rumors
Post by: puddin on February 11, 2008, 04:20:58 PM
My article came directly from CBS press Mama, not that they are always right :lol: Also on the 14 frames..........wouldn't we still need 16 with the 2 being evicted grayed out?
from alison on the housetour "there are 14 players this season but we start with 16"
:duno: Where Kogs?
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News & Rumors
Post by: michael on February 11, 2008, 04:22:00 PM
My article came directly from CBS press Mama, not that they are always right :lol: Also on the 14 frames..........wouldn't we still need 16 with the 2 being evicted grayed out?
from alison on the housetour "there are 14 players this season but we start with 16"
:duno: Where Kogs?
he got to see it on his vcast!
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News & Rumors
Post by: Kogs on February 11, 2008, 04:25:29 PM
My article came directly from CBS press Mama, not that they are always right :lol: Also on the 14 frames..........wouldn't we still need 16 with the 2 being evicted grayed out?
from alison on the housetour "there are 14 players this season but we start with 16"
:duno: Where Kogs?
you rang? have any idea for me to get the v-cast vid to the internet? i saw it on v-cast off my cell phone. go verizon wireless :jam: :jam:
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News & Rumors
Post by: michael on February 11, 2008, 04:28:37 PM
i want vcast!
i got my cell phone yesterday :)
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News & Rumors
Post by: puddin on February 11, 2008, 04:33:00 PM
No I don't Kogs but I've saw there is away because I've seen them tubed' , for Lost that is :duno:
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News & Rumors
Post by: Kogs on February 11, 2008, 04:35:42 PM
No I don't Kogs but I've saw there is away becaue I've seen them tubed' :duno:
if you find a way for me todo it, ill youtube it
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News & Rumors
Post by: puddin on February 11, 2008, 05:02:54 PM
Heres a Julie interview when ready
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News & Rumors
Post by: marigold on February 11, 2008, 05:15:53 PM
The second video doesn't work :duno:
:-* but thanks Puddin that was great
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News & Rumors
Post by: michael on February 11, 2008, 05:24:25 PM
yay julie <3
thanks puddin
i'm excited to see craig ferguson tonight
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News & Rumors
Post by: puddin on February 11, 2008, 05:46:57 PM
Oh I dupicated the first one by accident, :groan: its uploading now.
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News & Rumors
Post by: puddin on February 11, 2008, 06:07:00 PM
lets try this again :D
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News & Rumors
Post by: michael on February 11, 2008, 07:33:56 PM
ET will also have a house tour tomorrow night
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News & Rumors
Post by: puddin on February 11, 2008, 08:00:56 PM
Yeah and they might have it up on there site before it airs here. Didn't we see the house tour already? why yes its posted in the house picture topic. What could be different? its probably the same same same :D .
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News & Rumors
Post by: michael on February 11, 2008, 10:10:54 PM
REMINDER:
Julie Chen will be on Craig Ferguson tonight.
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News & Rumors
Post by: michael on February 11, 2008, 10:27:44 PM
From a Julie Chen interview:
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There were rumors that this would be a shortened season. I don't think so. We worked it out so it would carry us possibly into the end of April or first week of May. They were thinking of a possible abbreviated version if the writers' strike suddenly ended.
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News & Rumors
Post by: Kogs on February 11, 2008, 10:28:13 PM
thanks could be a late night with paradise hotel 2 on fox reality
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News & Rumors
Post by: michael on February 11, 2008, 10:29:48 PM
more from the interview:
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It must be taxing to do 'The Early Show' daily in New York and then fly back and forth to Los Angeles weekly for 'Big Brother.' Did you panic when you found out there would be a winter version? A little bit. When I did the math about when this winter/spring edition will conclude, knowing that we were definitely still doing the summer version, I realized that I physically need all the months from summer to summer to recover. So I did panic. Excited, but panicked.
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News & Rumors
Post by: MamaTo4boys on February 11, 2008, 10:31:12 PM
Didn't the writers strike just suddenly end? They said on the news, that it takes only 6 weeks for the show to start airing again. Do I think this has an effect? No! But just pointing it out since Julie mentioned it.
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News & Rumors
Post by: michael on February 11, 2008, 10:35:24 PM
I think she meant if the strike ended earlier, like when the show was still being planned. I think as of now they have a plan for a full season and are going to stick to it
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News & Rumors
Post by: puddin on February 11, 2008, 10:40:25 PM
Remember, they ended All Stars 2 weeks early, pretty sure. So they can do whatever they want based on ratings.
* Secretly hopes BB gets cut short for ............... TAR13 premiere!!*
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News & Rumors
Post by: michael on February 11, 2008, 11:10:59 PM
Don't be surprised if Eric and Jessica have something to do with the first couple episodes.
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News & Rumors
Post by: marigold on February 11, 2008, 11:34:05 PM
Julie Chen Says Love Rules In the 'Big Brother 9' House
The Reality Host Dishes on the New Season's Big Twist, Being Bicoastal and Her Robot Alter-Ego
Feb. 11 -- Love will be in the air when the spicy new winter edition of 'Big Brother' debuts. The houseguests will be paired off as couples to compete in the game. Sounds good ... unless they end up hating each other, in which case it sounds even better.
AOL TV's Angel Cohn caught up with bicoastal 'Early Show' and 'Big Brother' host Julie Chen to talk about the hot new twist, who have been her favorite houseguests ... and what she really thinks about the "Chenbot."
It must be taxing to do 'The Early Show' daily in New York and then fly back and forth to Los Angeles weekly for 'Big Brother.' Did you panic when you found out there would be a winter version? A little bit. When I did the math about when this winter/spring edition will conclude, knowing that we were definitely still doing the summer version, I realized that I physically need all the months from summer to summer to recover. So I did panic. Excited, but panicked.
There were rumors that this would be a shortened season. I don't think so. We worked it out so it would carry us possibly into the end of April or first week of May. They were thinking of a possible abbreviated version if the writers' strike suddenly ended.
This is also a presidential election year, which is something you cover for your day job. How do you keep it all straight? It is just so much. There is so much to watch. I feel like any time I'm sleeping I'm missing out on something. It is going to feel that way tenfold when we get to the house.
Do you at least get a cheat sheet of house happenings? We have hot sheets. When I see it in my Blackberry, it's the highlight of my day. It's like, "So and so and so and so got nominated." "What?!"
Do you have an early favorite houseguest this season? A couple of people stand out to me. There's something about Allison, who is 28 and from Boston. She was very open about her gambling problem and her commitment problem, and she just seemed very human. I was also very impressed by this 24-year-old kid from Staten Island named Alex. He owns his own DJ company and he lost his father [who worked for Cantor-Fitzgerald] on 9/11. His dream is to be successful like his father.
Click Here For the Scoop on the Season 9 Houseguests
Tell me more about the couples twist. We have 16 [single] people in the house. They all did personality tests and ... we're pairing them up as couples, and they have to play as couples. If you get nominated, it is as a couple. If you get evicted, it is as a couple. You're getting put with someone who SHOULD be your potential partner, but this is just based on personality tests. You might be with someone who you have nothing in common with. Who knows? But they're forced to play together and sleep in the same bed. It's Valentine's Day! We're playing Cupid.
I was worried this season would lack some sex appeal because it's colder. That was a concern. We control the temperature in the house, and for the first time ever we had to equip [it] with heat. There used to be a workout room, but that room is now a spa. There's a sauna -- very cozy. You know the bubble that the Miss America contestants go in so they couldn't hear the questions? It's like that. You can fit two people easily. That will be warm. We're heating up the outside pool to 85 degrees. And there is always the Jacuzzi.
So there are still some bikini opportunities. Trust me. There are some of the houseguests who can't wait to be in a bikini. And one guy -- crazy James -- I think he said in his interview, "Who knows? I might just forget about clothing and walk around naked the whole time."
Plus, you have a former Penthouse pet. We do. Sheila's the oldest of the group. At 45, she's a single mom and I think her son is 17. She has a lot of life experience and stories to tell, like living in the Penthouse mansion and having to compete with other women to be the Penthouse pet. This woman knows about competition.
Do you have a favorite former contestant? Janelle is so fun to watch. She's cute and full of personality and a fierce competitor and amazing at the game. I liked her honesty and how she'd walk by someone and say "Maggie, you're a bitch" or whatever. [Laughs] Watching her flirt with Will in 'All-Stars' and trying to tempt him, that was very funny. Will in season 2 was interesting to watch because he was so good at manipulating people. He did it in 'All-Stars,' but it wasn't like season 2.
I think in 'All-Stars' he concentrated too much on flirting with you and not on the game. [Laughs] I wouldn't say that. He was too busy telling Mike Boogie how to play the game. He was the puppet master.
There are rumors of a celebrity edition. Is that a possibility down the road? I wouldn't rule anything out. It gets harder and harder to put together [because] there are so many other reality shows that cast people we'd want. Maybe, if we could find the right people who hadn't already done 'Celebrity Apprentice,' then find time in their schedules. We wouldn't do it for three months. I don't think any celebrity's schedule would allow that.
Could you live in the 'Big Brother' house? No. Never. For privacy reasons alone. Having to think every waking moment that you have to compete for something, or you can't trust someone, and you have to watch everything you say ... that would be tough. I wouldn't be able to sleep.
Have you tried the slop? I have! I like it! I love oatmeal and to me it is like really hearty oatmeal. You just have to get the ratio down of how much water because you don't want it to be gummy.
Which of the CBS reality shows do you think is the toughest: 'Survivor,' 'Big Brother' or 'The Amazing Race'? That's hard. I want to say 'Amazing Race' because you are partnered up and you really have to be able to travel and be compatible with your partner. Plus the pressure of the 'Race' and the challenges that they face not knowing the language and weird competitions can cause fighting, which can really set you back. Maybe coupling people up this season on 'Big Brother' will even it out a little bit. I always wanted to do a reality show where we take the three [shows] and somehow switch [things] up.
Like you'd host 'The Amazing Race' and Jeff Probst would be on 'Big Brother' duty? Something weird like that. Where the hosts change or we take the favorites from 'Survivor' and throw them in the 'Big Brother' house.
Will you keep hosting 'Big Brother' forever? I hope so! The 'Price Is Right' had Bob Barker for 75 years, but they won't want me when I'm 70 years old and hosting it. I've realized over the years, during the 'All-Stars' season, that I was the oldest person, and that was weird for me.
I know the fans poke fun at you, do you care what they are saying? I hear bits and pieces and it is funny. Like the day my best friend from college told me about the Chenbot, I was like "What?" Because I don't have a whole lot of time to see what they are saying on the internet, how they are making fun of me or what I wore. The Chenbot thing, I think people thought I'd be offended by it, but a lot of people don't know my sense of humor and I thought it was so funny. I bought Chenbot posters and had them framed and have one up in the office. My husband's assistant bought Chenbot mugs because she knew I thought it was funny.
Does it make you self-conscious? No. Sometimes when we are in rehearsal I'll joke about it. Like, I'll purposely talk [like a robot] and say, "Chenbot can't say that."
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News & Rumors
Post by: georgiapeach on February 12, 2008, 12:11:31 AM
Julie and I have a lot in common...
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When I did the math about when this winter/spring edition will conclude, knowing that we were definitely still doing the summer version, I realized that I physically need all the months from summer to summer to recover. So I did panic. Excited, but panicked.
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News & Rumors
Post by: michael on February 12, 2008, 12:18:29 AM
LOL I always love seeing Julie interviews because it's so weird seeing her with a personality.
AND lol I love Craig Ferguson
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News & Rumors
Post by: MamaTo4boys on February 12, 2008, 12:19:52 AM
Michael, thats what I was thinking (well about Craig lol) :lol:
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News & Rumors
Post by: puddin on February 12, 2008, 12:20:23 AM
:lol: peach and good article ca bb. So I got nothing new from Ferguson but Julie looked marvelous as usual.
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News & Rumors
Post by: michael on February 12, 2008, 12:23:55 AM
she looked like a robotic goddess :)
have you ever noticed how big her head is though LOL
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News & Rumors
Post by: MamaTo4boys on February 12, 2008, 12:24:17 AM
Made me want to play with glitter - and no not the flu medicine :lol3:
Yeah it was nothing new, but the Zach thing was kinda funny!!! And from what she says, I don't think that Jen/Ryan are together. What do ya'll think. I think that it is all single people that are matched up!
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News & Rumors
Post by: michael on February 12, 2008, 12:31:54 AM
SPOILERS BEWARE: From the BBQ
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There was an eviction this weekend. It was a shock. The Beauty was brought down by the Beast’s big mouth. I’ve mentioned her name before.
Two former house guests who found love on Big Brother came back to crown the new co-HOHs after one of the most fun HOH competitions to date. One of the new HOHs has something in common with Janelle and Nick.
There have already been a few Howie impersonations. One of them you’ll see in the HOH competition.
The game has blown up more in the first 5 days than in any other season. Four House Guests have cried already. A couple Soul Mate pairs are clicking very well while a couple are already broken almost beyond repair. There promises to be more broken hearts than happy ones this winter. Of course, would Big Brother have it any other way?
Eric//Jess were back! YAY! I knew it!
and LOL Amanda and partner for 2nd HOH? That girls going to win -- I'm calling it now.
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News & Rumors
Post by: MamaTo4boys on February 12, 2008, 12:33:22 AM
Insteresting. Wonder what the one has to do with Janelle and Nick (there is a girl from Minn. isn't there :lol: ).
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News & Rumors
Post by: michael on February 12, 2008, 12:34:03 AM
There was an eviction this weekend. It was a shock. The Beauty was brought down by the Beast’s big mouth. I’ve mentioned her name before.
Two former house guests who found love on Big Brother came back to crown the new co-HOHs after one of the most fun HOH competitions to date. One of the new HOHs has something in common with Janelle and Nick.
There have already been a few Howie impersonations. One of them you’ll see in the HOH competition.
The game has blown up more in the first 5 days than in any other season. Four House Guests have cried already. A couple Soul Mate pairs are clicking very well while a couple are already broken almost beyond repair. There promises to be more broken hearts than happy ones this winter. Of course, would Big Brother have it any other way?
Eric//Jess were back! YAY! I knew it!
and LOL Amanda and partner for 2nd HOH? That girls going to win -- I'm calling it now.
I'm not buying this BS yet, its like saying SPOILER: "its going to be below freezing tonight" when the themometer reads 4.6 degrees.
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News & Rumors
Post by: RealityFreakWill on February 12, 2008, 12:53:26 AM
There is no Big Brother house. This befits the slogan of the CBS reality series: Expect the unexpected.
The facility that 16 contestants will call home for varying lengths of time over the next couple of months is actually a renovated Studio City sound stage, with walls knocked out to create a backyard. The sitcom The Game is right next door. The shrub-rich courtyard in which host Julie Chen welcomes the recently dismissed contestants is under the roof of Sound Stage 18. The foliage and lawn are as plastic as your credit cards.
There are those who wish there was no Big Brother, period. Many viewers — some of whom have never seen the show — regard the fact that the summer success is getting a winter showcase, starting Tuesday, as one of the most regrettable ramifications of the writers' strike. But if detractors had the opportunity to witness the incredibly challenging way in which the show is produced, some opinions might be swayed.
During last summer's press tour, a small group of critics was invited to tour the Big Brother set. This included a walk-around in the two-way mirrored corridors, which make up the perimeter, and a sample of the notorious "slop," the tasteless granola-like cereal that often becomes a dietary penalty for a failed task. As a result of the eye-opening visit, at least one writer who had no use for the series has become a regular viewer.
It's almost impossible to witness all that it takes to put together the CBS show, plus the late-night editions on Showtime and the round-the-clock Internet site, and not be impressed. A staff of about 200 is split into shifts so that the house guests' every movement and sound are captured 24/ 7. No fewer than four directors in an eerily quiet control room constantly monitor a wall of 12 screens, searching for the best shots. The images are supplied by 54 cameras dispersed around the makeshift living quarters as well as within the hollowed-out walls. Another quartet of directors sits behind them, listening via headsets to the 80-90 microphones, including those worn by the players. Within the walls, the camera people, as well as visitors, have to wear black clothing or don vests so that their presence isn't discernible by the contestants. Conversations have to be in whispers.
While the house really isn't one, the producers do their best to give it a homey feel, although for a mischievous twist, the facility was transformed last summer into an Alice in Wonderland fantasy, with miniature beds and doorways and garishly painted walls. Still, this was preferable to the original Big Brother house, which was a couple of trailers cobbled together on a back lot.
Big Brother's first winter edition is going a more traditional route, a rustic cabin motif complete with fireplace, sauna and a giant mural simulating an outdoor lake. "It's 180 degrees from Alice in Wonderland," executive producer Allison Grodner said. "We like to turn things upside down."
The warm feel of the residence fits in with a twist Grodner has concocted. The 16 guests, including a public relations professional from Delray Beach named Adam, will be paired off as couples. They will compete as couples, strategize as couples and, at least in the beginning, be voted off as couples.
They also will sleep in the same bed, which they were not told until they entered the house. (Grodner would not specify precisely when this happened.) She allowed that this might not sit well with all of the guests. Her reaction: too bad for them, great for the show. "If everyone accepts this, it wouldn't be interesting."
Big Brother consulted with a match-making service to arrange the couples, although there is a possibility some incompatibles will be paired for the sake of theater.
Moreover, this is arguably the hottest cast in the show's history. You won't find a Chicken George, the portly fortyish Ohio roofer and family man who thought Big Brother would make him a star. All this season's house guests are single. Only one has reached his or her 30th birthday. The exception is a 45-year-old former Penthouse Pet named Sheila, who describes herself as "a cougar," says Grodner.
The hook-ups should help alleviate the boredom that is the biggest downside of being a house guest. There are no TVs, radios, cell phones, BlackBerrys or any other way to communicate with the outside world. Except for the few hours a week when they are competing, the contestants have to find ways to amuse themselves. They can't even sing to themselves because of song-licensing issues.
On the day of the critics' tour, half the guests were lying in bed, which is what they reportedly do for endless hours. Having a bunkmate could spice up things. If show-mances develop, so much the better.
The initial agenda follows the norm: nominations for eviction on Sunday, a power of veto competition on Tuesday (both on tape) and a live eviction on Wednesday. If the elimination-by-couples blueprint is adhered to until the end, Big Brother could have an uncommonly brief run of six or seven weeks, about half the usual. The prize fund has not been kicked up with the move from the offseason. The winner takes home $500,000, the runner-up $50,000.
One possible explanation for the potential quick ending is CBS is leaving its options open, in case ratings that have been solid for summer outings don't measure up during the regular Nielsen season. On the other hand, if things go well, the dual eliminations could be scrapped and the run could be extended almost to the end of the season in May.
Grodner is playing it coy about the game plan and end date. "You know Big Brother. Expect the unexpected."
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News & Rumors
Post by: marigold on February 12, 2008, 03:27:17 AM
MUST WATCH OF THE WEEK Season Premiere Preview Big Brother 9
Look, nobody likes a writers' strike. But if it weren't for that pesky labor dispute we wouldn't have the first-ever winter edition of CBS' adventure in voyeurism. Mercifully, BB9 will spare us from another excruciating twist like America's Player, but if you think we've seen the last of Dick Donato and his crazy BB8 cohorts — think again. ''There is lots of interesting news on the season 8 cast!'' promises executive producer Allison Grodner. ''We got hookups that broke up and hookups that stay together. Plenty to report!'' Take it away, Chenbot! — Lynette Rice
Need more than three hours of Big Brother a week? Get your daily fix with Big Brother: After Dark, a live broadcast of the feeds from BB house, every night from 12 go 3 a.m. on SHO2.
Thanks to the writers' strike, the first winter edition of the reality series (the ninth overall) begins tonight. Sixteen houseguests — the most ever, and all of them single — enter the compound and are paired with their so-called "soul mate," based on the producers' research and compatibility testing. The eight pairs will play, plot and scheme together. They will share Head of Household duties, compete as a couple for the Power of Veto, and be evicted together. They will also share a bed. And if that doesn't steam things up in the house, the producers hope that turning off the air conditioning will cause players to shed some clothes. Sound sexy or sick? You decide.
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News & Rumors
Post by: marigold on February 12, 2008, 03:51:01 AM
:keeta: TV Best Bets for Tuesday, February 12 :wohoo:
Strangers become housemates again in the unscripted series' ninth round -- and the first to start in winter instead of summer. At this writing, CBS was tight-lipped about details of the new season, which had the rumor mills working overtime on what it might bring. But the show's basic premise remains the same: people living together with cameras on them 24/7, vying to be the last one standing and take home the $500,000 grand prize.
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News & Rumors
Post by: marigold on February 12, 2008, 10:22:08 AM
Julie Chen's 'Big Brother' House Tour (hope this wasn't posted already)
Love is in the air when the unsuspecting 16 new houseguests check in for the ninth season of "Big Brother," appropriately titled "Big Brother: 'Til Death You Do Part." The competitors had no idea that they were being paired up until they arrived to play the game.
"For the first time, they will be playing as a pair," explains series host JULIE CHEN, who takes ET on a tour of the new facilities. "We have coupled them up because we believe they could be potential soul mates from a questionnaire they filled out -- someone who could be the love of their life."
The eight couples will be required to sleep together, compete together and, possibly, get evicted together.
This season, the chalet-style, A-Frame has been designed to resemble a lake house. Since this is the first time that "Big Brother" has ever aired in winter, the swimming pool and whole sections of the yard are heated. In addition, there is a cozy outdoor fire pit, which is perfect for backyard gatherings. And the exercise equipment has been moved outdoors to allow for an indoor spa to be built.
In keeping with the lake house theme, the main bathroom floor has been covered in a blanket of autumn leaves. The custom made tiles were actually printed using real photos of fallen leaves, and the murals on the walls of the shower add to the outdoorsy feel.
The only private bathroom is in the head of household suite, but it, like the rest of the house, is under scrutiny of "Big Brother" cameras.
"Big Brother: 'Til Death Do You Part" premieres tonight at 9 p.m. on CBS.
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News & Rumors
Post by: marigold on February 12, 2008, 10:59:41 AM
I've always wanted a big brother but I never dreamed I would one day become a housemate in the CBS hit reality series "Big Brother." It's a matter of "Be careful what you wish for." And, "Be specific when you do it."
My fabulous producer at "The Insider," MYLIN WATKINS, informed me of the assignment and I was absolutely thrilled. Mylin set up everything beautifully and informed me of the day -- not revealing too much as we were all going in to the house with a fresh mind and not knowing all the details of the day. The first thing that came to mind was, "How am I going to be in one place for 12 hours without my computer, BlackBerry, cell phone, television and basically no contact with my family?" Well, I survived -- but what I found out I missed the most were my children and my books! No TOLSTOY or D.H. LAWRENCE! I was, however, armed with DEEPAK CHOPRA's wisdom as he sent me a prayer of silence to read before I entered the house. I had just spent the weekend with him at his Chopra Center in San Diego, doing yoga, meditation and massages. Therefore, I felt as if I was mentally, spiritually and physically prepared for the assignment.
Let me explain. In celebration of the launch of the ninth installment of "Big Brother" (on February 12), producers opened up the "Big Brother" house front door for eight media personalities (MARK LONG, Reality Remix; JOSH RUBENSTEIN, KCAL; ERIK OGINSKI, KCBS.com; AMBER VALDEZ, CBS Mobile; JOE STRAZZULLO, "The Late Late Show"; MARK YAWITZ, Realitywanted.com; and KIMBERLY CALDWELL, TV Guide) to experience first-hand the trials and tribulations of being stuck in a home (full of cameras) with total strangers for hours on end.
To be totally honest, after being asked to join the media house, the first thing that appealed to me was getting to see where JULIE CHEN works. She truly does such a terrific job on the show and is one of my favorite journalistic idols. Julie is so beautiful, talented and smart-as-a-whip, As an anchor of the "CBS Early Show," Julie does double duty as host of "Big Brother."
I arrived to the set very early in the morning with my camera crews to do my stand-ups before the day started. There I was -- standing on the stage where Julie Chen works! After that thrill was realized, the "reality" started to set in. My camera crew left and I gave them all a big hug and really wished that they could have stayed. I pleaded with them to stay and they said "Cheryl, you are on your own-but you are going to be great." My camera man made me feel strong as I was suddenly quite nervous.
After meeting and greeting with the wonderful producers of "Big Brother 9" I met my housemates and quickly tried to assess who would be my competition for Head Of Household. I knew within 5 minutes that the strongest competitors would be Mark Long and Kimberly Caldwell -- one of my favorite "American Idol" contestants. Within the first 15 minutes I found myself confessing to the group that I was missing my Blackberry. Who knew I had such a Crackberry habit? Cut off from the outside world (What is Hollywood doing now?!), I had to face the task ahead of me -- which was to interact with other people in the most basic way. It was really a study in human nature -- think "Lord of the Flies" meets "Romper Room." Here were seemingly intelligent and accomplished individuals reduced to the most basic game of survival of the fittest. Despite all efforts, I found my own competitive juices starting to flow only minutes after entering the house.
Instead of being in the house for weeks, producers condensed our experience into hours -- 12 to be exact. Task after task revealed the most athletic and most cunning. There was plenty of drama along the way: alliances made and broken (you know who you are you double dealers!), a wedding ring literally lost in a haystack, someone dropping their mic pack in the toilet, dancing on the tables and prayer time before each meal -- along with yoga and meditation (that was my idea). And then it was over.
I realized so much about myself within that time of 12 hours. I really do have a competitive nature and want to win -- regardless if it means building an egg in the hay while donning overalls before the other castmates. I also realized how important it is to love and be loved -- and another epiphany ... BOOKS!!!!! I found out how important books are in my existence. I mean, one can go without communication with the outside world, however, what does one do with their mind for 12 hours, in-between the socialization, games, meals and downtime? As I mentioned before -- I did have everyone doing yoga and meditation! What a relief! There were also quotes from OSCAR WILDE and WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE on the walls that we all spent time pondering. The quotes were basically about love, relationships and trust -- which is what this game and the game of life is all about.
The house, by the way, was fabulous and the decor was truly fresh and innovative. I marveled at the talent of the producers for creating such a brilliant set, concept and show, no wonder so many people around the world love the show so much -- and there are 42 different versions of "Big Brother" around the world. That is actually the question I missed to lose out on winning the Head of Household. As I predicted, it came down to myself, Mark Long and Kimberly Caldwell! Mark won! It was a good thing I had made an alliance with him within the first hour of the house! Oh, wait a minute! I am still questioning if Mark did, in fact, break our alliance, but at least he did not put me on the slop, and if he did I certainly would have had to go on a cleansing fast for the day as that was something truly dreadful! It basically smelled like burnt oatmeal and I adore oatmeal! But that is another story.
As suddenly as it began, the day was over and we found ourselves stumbling from the intense microcosm of the "Big Brother" house into the cool night air and the sobering "reality" of our true selves. We all really did bond with one another, which is what we as human beings are innately programmed to do. As we walked out of the house, there were photographers everywhere! I have never been so happy to see photographers and light bulbs flashing! I spotted one of my favorite photographers, CLIFF LIPSON in the line up and I literally ran up to him and hugged him with tears in my eyes and just told him how great it was to see him!
After the photography session, somewhat sheepishly, we housemates righted ourselves, said goodbye to one another, then climbed into our cars and drove to our own homes flung far and wide under the starry California sky. I was exalted to be free once again. What an incredible experience that was, my friends! I pondered so much about life and human relationships during that time. I just can't wait until the new season of "Big Brother" begins. It is going to be amazing, so get ready!!!!!!!!!!!! We can all learn something about life and relationships by watching this show. There are all kinds of beautiful people out there.
Best, CHERYL WOODCOCK
P.S. -- Good luck to all the housemates -- and never forget when you make an alliance with someone, look into their eyes deeply because the eyes are the windows to the soul. ... Namaste
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News & Rumors
Post by: RealityFreakWill on February 12, 2008, 02:10:17 PM
FYI, for the past five days I've been researching EVERYWHERE for the last names of the three remaining houseguests....Amanda, Jacob & Sharon to no avail. I did at least find the initials of their last names today but couldn't get any further
Amanda H.
Jacob H.
Sharon O.
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News & Rumors
Post by: puddin on February 12, 2008, 05:39:05 PM
You guys are all over the place so I don't know if this has been posted yet :js: ?
'Big Brother' Exec Hears Your Ideas http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,20177696,00.html
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News & Rumors
Post by: puddin on February 12, 2008, 05:40:46 PM
from the article :lol:, sounds like what some of us are thinking ~
ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: Are you shocked to be on the air in February? ALLISON GRODNER: I'm still in denial. It's not happening, is it? I'm not really going to do this, am I?
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News & Rumors
Post by: puddin on February 12, 2008, 05:47:07 PM
I don't agree with Grodner on this, nothing makes the HG's sleep more than that darn slop~
Is it time to change the food penalty? Slop is pretty bad. But we should find out if there's some suggestions out there. I'd be open to them. Maybe a fresh new food for the summer — awesome! But here's the thing: Just by naming something slop, you've already got something that's negative, and people dread it. It certainly creates drama, whereas peanut butter and jelly did not. Also, peanut butter and jelly creates a situation where people get lethargic, whereas at least slop is protein-fortified and nutritionally balanced
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News & Rumors
Post by: Kogs on February 12, 2008, 06:18:33 PM
I don't agree with Grodner on this, nothing makes the HG's sleep more than that darn slop~
Is it time to change the food penalty? Slop is pretty bad. But we should find out if there's some suggestions out there. I'd be open to them. Maybe a fresh new food for the summer — awesome! But here's the thing: Just by naming something slop, you've already got something that's negative, and people dread it. It certainly creates drama, whereas peanut butter and jelly did not. Also, peanut butter and jelly creates a situation where people get lethargic, whereas at least slop is protein-fortified and nutritionally balanced
srew slop we need brussel sprouts and brocclii penelty!!!!
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News & Rumors
Post by: RealityFreakWill on February 13, 2008, 11:01:53 AM
All of the houseguests' last names have been found and confirmed....
Adam Jasinski Alex Coladonato Allison Nichols Amanda Hansen Chelsia Hart Jacob Heald James Zinkand Jen Diturno Joshuah Welch Matt McDonald Natalie Cunial Neil Garcia Parker Somerville Ryan Quicksall Sharon Obermueller Sheila Kennedy
Title: Big Brother 9 News & Rumors
Post by: LUVBB on February 20, 2008, 03:47:31 PM
I was looking up on my DirectV the shows listing for tonight and it said that there was the HOH competion and that 1 houseguest will be evicted. Did anyone hear that only 1 person is going to go tonight????? :duno:
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News & Rumors
Post by: puddin on February 20, 2008, 03:59:18 PM
I was looking up on my DirectV the shows listing for tonight and it said that there was the HOH competion and that 1 houseguest will be evicted. Did anyone hear that only 1 person is going to go tonight????? :duno:
Sounds like a misprint BB9 FAN 4 people are on the block one pair must go. Welcome to the forum and thank you for posting :yaya:
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News & Rumors
Post by: Blondie on February 20, 2008, 05:31:22 PM
:waves: Hey I have the same thing in my schedule. I think Puddin might be right though, unless they are really turning the tables on us tonight.
Big Brother: 'Til Death Do You Part CC The houseguests compete for head of household; one houseguest is evicted. Channel:11 Air Time:8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Title: Re: Big Brother 9 News & Rumors
Post by: Kogs on February 20, 2008, 05:33:34 PM