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Big Brother 18: Second Chance – The Ladies (Part 2)

With less than a month to go before the premiere of Big Brother 18, rumors are beginning to circulate about who will be moving into the Big Brother house this summer. Will it be all returnees? All Newbies? Or some sort of combination of the two?

My guess, we will have two more seasons of newbies, which will set us up for the most epic season of Big Brother ever; Big Brother 20:Winners. By season 20, we should have enough interesting winning houseguests to create a dream cast that will pit all (or most, sorry Adam) of the winners against each other, to see who will reign supreme as the Greatest Big Brother Player of All Time.

Another possible, and maybe more realistic option, season 18 will be Big Brother: Second Chances. This will give the producers one more chance to have their favorite houseguests (that have never won the game) be a part of their epic 20th season of winners.

One issue that casting has been running into with All Stars, is the common availability times of their “must-return winners.” No Big Brother: All-Stars would be complete without Dan, Derrick, Jun, Dr. Will, Evel Dick, Hayden M, Rachel, etc.

So, if the producers give them all two years notice, and inform them that Big Brother 20 will be a winners season, with a $1 million prize, their golden children will have an ample amount of time to clear their schedules for the summer of 2018.

That leaves us with the question of who will get their second chance to become a Big Brother champion? The following, are the 18 girls, ranked in order of least to most deserving to get their second chance.

* Sticking to the rules put in place by Survivor: Second Chances, the houseguests that have played the game ONLY once, and never won, will be invited to be a part of the Big Brother: Second Chance cast.

For a list of the 18 most deserving men, click here.
For a list of the first 6 ladies, click here.

 

12. Renny, BB10

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(photo credit: cbs.com)

 

Being the oldest female to ever play the game did not stop Renny from becoming a fan favorite. Renny was nominated week 1 because of her argument with body builder Jessie. Once she survived, however, she became more likable, more entertaining, and a much better player.

Renny voted with the majority of the house right up until she was evicted in fifth place. She played a great game in terms of strategy, and her age was not a hinderance in forming tight alliances and bonds with houseguests nearly half her age.

Renny was a firecracker in every sense of the word, and her season-long bickering with 75 year old Jerry, made for some of the funniest fights in the history of the show.

One of Renny’s greatest fights in the BB house. All cumulating at 2:26 when she screams “YOU BETTER NOT!” at Libra. I could watch Renny all day and all night long.

https://youtu.be/LaUPXpZmHjE

The Renny and Dan time zone debate. One of the most amazing clips in reality TV history.

 

11. Helen, BB15

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(photo credit: cbs.com)

 

Helen gained a lot of fans on season 15, simply by not being an awful person that makes racist comments like the majority of her fellow houseguests. Helen was one of America’s only realistic options for a happy outcome with season 15, and once she was evicted, most viewers gave up all hope of having a satisfying, likable winner.

That being said, Helen played the game hard, and was a super fan of the show. She wanted to win, and was willing to do anything in order to get it. She was not scared to go after the power players, and make big moves to advance herself further in the game. Her alliance with Elissa proved that she had the ability to be extremely loyal, which is rare, but incredibly important in the BB house.

 

 

10. Jen, BB8

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(photo credit: cbs.com)

 

Jen Johnson is entertainment gold. Not only did she walk around wearing ridiculous homemade tank tops that said “JENSA MEMBER”, and “JENIUS”, but she also had arguably the greatest meltdown in the history of BB. Not because she was on the block, her friend got evicted, or she was fighting with someone, but because she hated the picture of her that was on the memory wall.

Jen was so oblivious to everything that was going on around her that it is impossible to take your eyes off her. She had absolutely no game or strategy (besides of course, having the foresight to go after Dick and Daniele in week 2), but somehow made it to the final 8.

During an extra special, and even more bizarre Jameka-God meltdown than usual, Jen demonstrates just how oblivious she is, as she requests a white belt for her new bunny costume because the black belt provided with the costume doesn’t match. You can’t write this stuff, and that is why we desperately need more Jen Johnson on Big Brother. 

 

9. Keesha, BB10

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(photo credit: cbs.com)

 

If there is one thing Keesha did not do in season 10, it was fly under the radar. She had huge brawls (particularly with April), and formed extremely tight bonds (Steven, Renny, Memphis.)  Keesha was voted fan favorite and won the 25k at the end of the game, but it would be interesting to see if she would be as loved by America if she returned to play again. Drama surrounded Keesha everywhere she went, and she was constantly in the middle of the action. It is likely Keesha won the 25k as more of a reward for being an underdog that almost made the finals, rather than “America’s Sweetheart”, which CBS attempted to portray her as. Due to season 10’s HUGE female personalities, Keesha came across as the sweetheart. If she were on again, however, I think America would be shocked by how cutthroat and devious she could be.

If she were on an All-Star or Second Chance season, it would probably be difficult for Keesha to stay under the radar and drama free. But, it would sure be fun to watch her try.

 

8. Nicole, BB16

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(photo credit: cbs.com)

 

Nicole was a competitor in season 16. She was a good strategist and the only houseguests that was not in the “Bomb Squad” alliance to win HoH the entire season. The truth is, the “Bomb Squad”, and later “The Detonators”, were so strong that nobody had a chance against them.

Nicole did everything she could to take down the guys alliance, but unfortunately for her, the girls of BB16 were DOA. It would be interesting to see what she could do on a more level playing field in a Big Brother: Second Chance season.

 

7. Audrey, BB17

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(photo credit: cbs.com)

 

Despite the fact that she was absolutely horrendous at the game, Audrey is a must-returnee. She couldn’t keep her mouth closed, made more alliances than she knew what to do with, and had a meltdown that made the Big Brother gods giddy with joy.

Audrey may be one of the worst BB players of all time, but when it comes to entertainment, she is a legend. While her blatant disrespect of the rules of the game were pretty annoying, (she disregarded her food and hot water restrictions, locked herself in the Diary Room for hours on end, and didn’t even attend the Power of Veto ceremony that put her on the block), you can’t help but want to see her play agai

n.

Of course, the odds of her ever coming back and WINNING Big Brother is astronomically low. But if Rachel Reilly can do it, I suppose anyone can.

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(Me, if Audrey is not on BB: Second Chance photo credit: bigbrothernetwork.com)

 

For part 3, click here.

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Big Brother 18: Second Chance – The Ladies

With less than a month to go before the premiere of Big Brother 18, rumors are beginning to circulate about who will be moving into the Big Brother house this summer. Will it be all returnees? All Newbies? Or some sort of combination of the two?

My guess, we will have two more seasons of newbies, which will set us up for the most epic season of Big Brother ever; Big Brother 20:Winners. By season 20, we should have enough interesting winning houseguests to create a dream cast that will pit all (or most, sorry Adam) of the winners against each other, to see who will reign supreme as the Greatest Big Brother Player of All Time.

Another possible, and maybe more realistic option, season 18 will be Big Brother: Second Chances. This will give the producers one more chance to have their favorite houseguests (that have never won the game) be a part of their epic 20th season of winners.

One issue that casting has been running into with All Stars, is the common availability times of their “must-return winners.” No Big Brother: All-Stars would be complete without Dan, Derrick, Jun, Dr. Will, Evel Dick, Hayden M, Rachel, etc.

So, if the producers give them all two years notice, and inform them that Big Brother 20 will be a winners season, with a $1 million prize, their golden children will have an ample amount of time to clear their schedules for the summer of 2018.

That leaves us with the question of who will get their second chance to become a Big Brother champion? The following, are the 18 guys, ranked in order of least to most deserving to get their second chance.

* Sticking to the rules put in place by Survivor: Second Chances, the houseguests that have played the game ONLY once, and never won, will be invited to be a part of the Big Brother: Second Chance cast.

For a list of the 18 most deserving men, click here.

 

Top 18 ladies that deserve a second chance at playing Big Brother…

 

18. Aaryn, BB15

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(photo credit: cbs.com)

 

Granted, she brought it all on herself, but Aaryn had one of the worst experiences imaginable on Big Brother. Her racist and homophobic remarks got her fired from her modeling jobs, and made her one of the most hated people in the country. To top it all off,  she was utterly confused as to why she was so hated.

Because she was so controversial, Aaryn became one of the most well known contestants in the show’s history, as her remarks in the house became National headlines. Still, Aaryn’s return to the BB house would be shocking, and quite a gutsy move by CBS.

But, as difficult as it may be, try and separate Aaryn from the racist comments she made, and acknowledge her incredible ability to win challenges. In just 9 weeks she won 4 HoH’s and 1 POV, making her one of the top challenges performers in BB history.

Hopefully now that Aaryn is in her mid twenties, she has learned to be more accepting of others, and finally understands why her comments were so hurtful and controversial. If any houseguest in BB history can redeem themselves from being on a Second Chance season, it’s Aaryn.*

*Fear not, America, Aaryn is like 13 months pregnant (or so it seems) and will not be in the BB house this summer. Unless, of course, she takes her newborn with her.

 

17. Amber, BB16

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(photo credit: cbs.com)

 

Amber got completely screwed in BB16 because of the massive guy alliance and the fact that Caleb was obsessed with her. There is almost no way Amber would return to the BB house and not form an all-girl alliance. Her biggest mistake was not listening to Joey in week 1 and getting all the girls together to take on the guys. On that same note, Joey would also be a viable returnee, but Amber would likely be able to get much farther in the game than Joey. Amber is extremely likable, easy to root for, a decent competitor, and has the potential to be a great strategic player.

My prediction: If Amber gets an opportunity to play BB again, she wins. And gets revenge for all the ladies of the BB 16 house.

 

16. Monica, BB2

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(photo credit: cbs.com)

 

Way before Derrick and Frankie got the tragic news about their grandfather’s passing in BB16, Monica Bailey had the misfortune of finding out that her cousin had been a victim of the 9/11 attacks, and was missing. No houseguest since has had to deal with such tragedy while living in the house. Not only did Monica choose to stay in the house (granted she was in the final 3 at the time), but she showed the strength and perseverance of a powerful woman and fierce competitor.

While Monica was not afraid to speak her mind, or stand up to confrontation, she was still extremely likable and very easy to root for. Monica was a candidate for Big Brother: All Stars, but didn’t make the final cut. 15 years after her first appearance, Monica could have what it takes to have learned from her first experience, and solidify herself as a huge threat in Big Brother: Second Chance.

 

15. Danielle, BB14

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(photo credit: cbs.com)

 

Danielle played a strong game in Big Brother 14, but ended it by making one of the worst moves in BB history. In the final 4, she needlessly chose to use the veto on Dan, but made him promise he would evict Ian over Shane; essentially ensuring herself a spot in the final 2.

When Dan evicted Shane instead of Ian, Danielle was blindsided and realized that she had been played by Dan. If Danielle plays again, she will be less likely to put all her trust in someone, and in turn, play a more cutthroat game. Couple that with being quite decent at competitions (she was the only female HoH during the entire season, and won it twice) and being mentored by potentially the best to ever play the game, Danielle will be a force to be reckoned with if she gets her second chance.

 

14. Kalia, BB13

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(photo credit: cbs.com)

Kalia was one of the only rookie houseguests from season 13 that had any sense of urgency in the game, and the intelligence and foresight to be a serious contender. Unfortunately for Kalia, that made her a much bigger target than the other newbie houseguests that season. When she was nominated in the final 5 against eventual runner-up Porsche, Kalia was the only logical option for eviction.

If Kalia had the opportunity to play in a house full of equally decent competitors, she probably would not be such a target, and may be able to stay under the radar for longer than she was able to in season 13.

 

13. Natalie, BB9

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(photo credit: cbs.com)

Natalie’s eviction in the final 5 of season 9 was one of the most heart-wrenching evictions in the history of Big Brother. She genuinely was devastated about her “friends” blindsiding her, and like her or not, it was impossible to not feel awful for her.

Despite the fact that she often annoyed many of her houseguests, Natalie was certainly the kindest houseguest in season 9, and even could be considered to be one of the kindest houseguest of all time.

Now 36, Natalie would hopefully be less naive and play the game assuming she was going to be blindsided each week. That may be the only thing she would need to make it to the very end of the game, and win over the jury with her sincerity and genuineness.

 

For part 2 (12-7) click here.

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Big Brother 18: Second Chance – Which Men Should Return?

With less than a month to go before the premiere of Big Brother 18, rumors are beginning to circulate about who will be moving into the Big Brother house this summer. Will it be all returnees? All Newbies? Or some sort of combination of the two?

My guess, we will have two more seasons of newbies, which will set us up for the most epic season of Big Brother ever; Big Brother 20:Winners. By season 20, we should have enough interesting winning houseguests to create a dream cast that will pit all (or most, sorry Adam) of the winners against each other, to see who will reign supreme as the Greatest Big Brother Player of All Time.

Another possible, and maybe more realistic option, season 18 will be Big Brother: Second Chances. This will give the producers one more chance to have their favorite houseguests (that have never won the game) be a part of their epic 20th season of winners.

One issue that casting has been running into with All Stars, is the common availability times of their “must-return winners.” No Big Brother: All-Stars would be complete without Dan, Derrick, Jun, Dr. Will, Evel Dick, Hayden M, Rachel, etc.

So, if the producers give them all two years notice, and inform them that Big Brother 20 will be a winners season, with a $1 million prize, their golden children will have an ample amount of time to clear their schedules for the summer of 2018.

That leaves us with the question of who will get their second chance to become a Big Brother champion? The following, are the 18 guys, ranked in order of least to most deserving to get their second chance.

* Sticking to the rules put in place by Survivor: Second Chances, the houseguests that have played the game ONLY once, and never won, will be invited to be a part of the Big Brother: Second Chance cast.

For Part 1 of the list (#18-13) Click here.
For Part 2 of the list (#12-7) Click here.

 
6. Matt, BB12

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(photo credit: cbs.com)

 

Despite being a massive part of the formation of one of the most dominant alliances in Big Brother history, Matt was blindsided by his Brigade brothers, and was the only alliance member not to make the final four.

Matt was not afraid to play the game hard, and was nominated or HoH for most of his stay in the house. In fact, he played so hard that he lied to his houseguests and told them that his wife suffered from a rare disease, when in fact, she was perfectly healthy.

Being a self-proclaimed “diabolical genius” gave Matt the confidence to make big moves, but also a false sense of security within his own alliance. If Matt gets an opportunity to play again, he will likely not trust anyone, including his own alliance, which will make for some hardcore game play from one of the smartest houseguests to ever play Big Brother.

 

5. Hardy, BB2

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(photo credit: cbs.com)

 

Hardy became one of the breakout stars of Big Brother 2. He controlled the house right up until week 9 when he was nominated for the first time, and ultimately voted out by a single vote from Dr. Will.

Interestingly enough, Hardy won 3 HoH’s during his stay in the BB house, and every time he nominated Will. Hardy is one of the founding fathers of Big Brother, and it would be fascinating to see him play modern day BB 15 years later. If Chicken George gets a seconds chance at Big Brother, Hardy is way past due for his revenge. Plus, even a 46 year old Hardy Hill, will surely be able to hold his own against any of the strong, young dudes that Big Brother throws in a house with him.

 
4. Frank, BB14

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(photo credit: cbs.com)

 

Not only is Frank a challenge beast, but he is also entertaining as hell. Frank is responsible for one of the greatest lines in the history of BB. When fighting with Willie Hantz, brother of Survivor villain, Russell Hantz, Willie proclaimed that he wanted to be able to eat his fruit loops in the kitchen without feeling awkward, to which Frank replied… “eat your fu@#ing fruit loops, I ain’t worried about it.”

In addition to classic one-liners, and being one of the greatest challenge competitors to ever play the game (winning 3 POV’s and 3 HoH’s), Frank was nominated every single week that he wasn’t HoH. He did not cast a vote to evict until day 47, which is the longest any contestant has ever gone without voting. There was nothing that Frank could do to get himself out of the spotlight in season 14, and if he returned, he would likely be an immediately target again. However, this time, without the coach’s “team twist”, maybe Frank would be able to secure himself in an alliance that wasn’t as useless as Jenn, Mike Boogie, and 1st half of the game Ian.

 

3. Zach, BB16

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(photo credit: cbs.com)

 

Regardless of what you may feel about Zach, it is undeniable that he is one of the most memorable houseguests of all time. While it is highly unlikely that he will win the game any time soon, he may have a chance if, say, season 25 is Second Chance, which will give him time to mature and make more rational decisions. However, if season 18 is indeed a Second Chance season, Zach is a lock to be casted, but will likely not have learned from his mistakes, and will again be targeted for being untrustworthy and a loose cannon.

Either way, he will be sure to go out of his way to make sure we are entertained even more than he did in season 16. As long as Zach is still playing the game, the Big Brother: Second Chance house is bound to be explosive.

 

 

2. Roddy, BB3

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(photo credit: cbs.com)

 

Roddy all but disappeared after finishing in 6th place in season 3. He was targeted for being charismatic, charming, and a massive threat. Danielle Reyes, widely considered to be one of the greatest female houseguests to ever play the game, repeatedly called him the devil, because she knew that he was her biggest competition.

Now 14 years older than he was back in 2002, it would be surreal for any true Big Brother fan to watch a 44 year old Roddy attempt to charm the pants off his fellow houseguests and use his power of persuasion to go deep in the game. As long as Roddy did not fall into another showmance, he should be able to stay under the radar for some time, as many of the returning players would not have any clue who he is. And those that did, would likely jump at the chance to be aligned with such a Big Brother legend.

 

1. Eric, BB8

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(photo credit: cbs.com)

 

Eric Stein is perhaps the houseguest that got screwed over the most by production. Eric was forced into the role of the first ever “America’s Player.” However, unlike more recent “America’s Players”, Stein had to vote to evict the player that America chose to evict, try to get nominated the houseguest that America wanted nominated, and even vote for the winner based on America’s vote. Bottom line: Eric did not have an opportunity to play the way he wanted.

In fact, the one week that Eric won POV and could have used it to backdoor either of the eventual finalists, Dick and Daniele. Unfortunately, for Eric, he was told by production that he was not allowed to use it because there was not enough time for America to vote. If he had been able to use it to nominate one of the Donato’s, Eric would have been on a fast track to the final two, and more than likely would have won the game.

No Second Chance, or full on All Star season of Big Brother will be complete without Stein, and it is only a matter of time before he finally gets a second, or technically first, chance to play the game.