The “Outsiders” are no more. What started as a group of ragtag underdogs competing against the bigger alliances is now just a distant memory. The “Double Eviction” eliminated any trace of them! After both Meg and James walked out the front door last week, only two main powerful alliances still remain in the game. A battle is about to begin.
In one corner sits the Austwins alliance of Austin and the twins, Liz and Julia. They’ve won a majority of the competitions this summer and they have held power for most of the game. Occasionally, Vanessa is still considered a member. However, her new alliance is ready to take them down. Vanessa, Steve and Johnny Mac are sitting in the other corner, taking the reign as the resistance alliance. They’re smart, they’re cunning, and they’ve won a lot of competitions too. The only difference is that they have a slight advantage coming into the next Head of Household (HOH) challenge.
Only six houseguests remain in the game and with the finals fast approaching, the tides could change at any moment. Just ask the Outsiders! They’re enjoying their time at the jury house.
For now, let’s see what went down in the Big Brother house during Week #11:
Week #11
- As compared to the last Double Eviction, the houseguests were in brighter spirits this time around. Meg was an easy candidate to go, but James was a tough threat that finally lost to the chopping block. Everyone was ecstatic that he left since he had no real alliances left in the house and he could do anything without remorse. While the Austwins alliance were happy he left for this reason, the other side was equally as happy, not because a threat left but because the Austwins wasted the opportunity to target them instead of a powerless player.
- The HOH competition featured houseguests putting together a puzzle based on the faces of the evicted houseguests. The last person to complete the puzzle each round would be eliminated. With Liz sitting out as the previous HOH, the Austwins alliance was at a disadvantage. They were the first to fall, each was eliminated one after the other. In the end, Steve secured another competition win and gained safety for the week as HOH.
- Both alliances are equally matched: 3 vs. 3. This week is the toughest yet as the Power of Veto (POV) challenge would determine who would be sitting on the block and which alliance would have the majority during the eviction. Steve knew that he was nominating Liz, Austin and/or Julia, but he wasn’t sure in which pairing. Choosing the wrong person could ruin their plans. Vanessa and Steve debated their options, realizing that Julia was the weakest and had the worst shot at winning the POV. Steve nominated Liz and Austin for eviction.
- The POV competition, a head-to-head bowling and ballet challenge, saw houseguests reveal their true thoughts about the house by challenging each other to a game of bowling. Hosted by Mr. Pectacular himself, Jessie from Big Brother 10 and 11, the Austwins had a plan to throw the competition to Julia. While Steve was the first eliminated, it wasn’t until the second round that things got interesting. Julia had the power to challenge anyone and potentially send them out. Most thought she would choose Johnny Mac but she chose Austin, her alliance member, instead. She listened to advice from Vanessa and wanted to remove the potential POV threat from winning the POV. She lost her round and in a string of lucky wins, Austin won the POV.
- Austin won the power to remove himself off the block and naturally it meant that Julia would be going up in his place. No one doubted or challenged to make the change, but Austin was still confused. Why would his alliance member target him during the POV? Trust within the Austwins alliance had started to falter ever since Liz found out that Austin potentially had a secret safety alliance with Steve. Julia wanted to protect her sister and the twins have a stronger bond than Liz and Austin.
- With both sisters facing each other for the eviction vote, the decision came to the house to figure out which was to be eliminated. Liz was a stronger threat with more competition wins, but Julia didn’t offer much in terms of safety long-term. Julia offered to go home and let her sister stay in the house. However, the rest of the house would ultimately make the vote.
- Julia was evicted by a vote of 3-0 and became the sixth member of the jury.
Notes from the jury house
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- The jury was devastated to see Meg and James leave the game. Jackie and Becky rooted for their former alliance members to make it far. Shelli, on the other hand, was sad but she was more excited that Johnny Mac was still in the game. She’s cheering on her friend and alliance member to make it to the end!
NEXT: Which houseguests are currently on top?
Five houseguests remain and only two more evictions to go until Finale Night. Only two people will be making their case to the jury, but to get there they will need to outlast their competition and convince them to get their votes.
The remaining players have been ranked based on their game moves, alliances, and potential to win the game:
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- Vanessa
Vanessa is a powerhouse that is charging her way to the finals. No one is stopping her and she’s continuing to make manipulative moves. Everyone knows what she is doing but nobody has her as their target. She once was the biggest threat to that needed to go–a lot has changed in the last few weeks. Right now, Big Brother 17 is her game to lose and if she falters at a competition or makes a bad move/lie, she could be the next one to go. However, as of now, she has the best shot to win.
- Steve
Steve won another crucial HOH to add to his Big Brother resume. He’s doing well in the game by creating a powerful alliance and he’s not the same shy player that started this game. He’s a threat and the others are starting to notice. He has a shot to win this game. Steve is pulling competition wins out of his hat whenever he’s needed it.
- Johnny Mac
Johnny Mac shifted to the middle after this week due to a few factors. He’s part of a powerful alliance and he has won several important competitions, like the one to return to the game. He has the support from the jury and could make a decent case to win the game. However, he has no relationships with the other side of the house. Liz and Austin want Johnny Mac to go as he is their biggest threat. If either were to get power, Johnny Mac could be sent out the door really soon.
- Austin
Austin is no longer in the majority. He’s enjoyed comfort and safety the last few weeks but now he has to work for it. Winning the POV helped to secure his place in the game; he was a big target to leave. As compared to his alliance member, he’s built good relationships with the other side of the house and given a few key conversations, Austin could work something out. That is, if he’s still around by then.
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- Liz
Liz has tumbled to the bottom. From enjoying the spotlight on the top to holding down the bottom, she’s going to have a tough battle ahead of her. Julia was arguably her best alliance in the game and now that she’s gone, she has to rely on Austin and Vanessa. Her competition wins will help her make a case to win this game, but with three people on the other side of the house actively wanting her out, Liz needs to make a miracle happen.
What do you think will happen next in Big Brother 17? Share your thoughts below.
Episode Ratings:
Nomination – 9/10
Power of Veto – 9/10
Eviction – 8/10
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