Following the nomination of father and daughter, Dick won veto in episode 18 and used it to remove his daughter from the block. In her place, Dustin was nominated. This leaves Dick with a best case scenario of a 3-3 tie, assuming Jen (the “ally” he detests) and Zach (the wildcard) vote for him. Ah, but then things get interesting thanks to America. America can potentially save Dick tonight by instructing Eric to vote Dustin out. Aside from the fact that Dustin’s never had much support as far as I can tell, Dick has had quite a bit, which seems to be going up after this week when a lot of people found his antics funny (for more than two seconds). I’m not so sure anyone’s going to actually want to run the risk of either forcing a tie or hoping for a stray vote, but it could easily happen and be one of the biggest moments in the game thus far. Granted, this wouldn’t make much strategic sense, but this year’s motto is pretty clear. Strategy? What’s that?
Danielle is touched by her father’s gesture with the veto. Jen couldn’t care less who leaves. Dustin thinks he’s safe but either way was dumb enough to offer himself up when it would have made more sense to put up Zach.
Eric’s got some splainin to do but has managed to bury the hatchet with Jessica. Until the next time he’s given a task. Zach cooks dinner for Jessica to kiss up to her and get the chance to try to talk some strategy and make a bond. He says he will vote however she wants. This may be one of the few attempts he’s made at this sort of gameplay this season.
America votes for Eric to try to get Dustin booted. Yeah, he’s about as surprised as I am, which is to say not at all. In between flirting, he makes somewhat of an effort to convince Jessica that Dustin’s a threat. Dick makes a deal with Eric that the two pairs (Danielle/Dick and Jessica/Eric) go to the end together. If this sticks, two pairs is very dangerous. Someone needs to pull in a third wheel. After that, Eric actually makes some logical points with the silly and broken puzzle pieces he’s been receiving as America’s Player, and does throw forth a more compelling argument about why Dustin should go. The fact that he and Jessica aren’t in bed with her talking about her boobs seems to help the conversation flow a bit better than the first one.
Because Dustin’s on the block, we get to see Joe again. Why? Didn’t this guy already get kicked out early because he was obnoxious? Much bitterness ensues, but with some valid points in there somewhere… I think.
Jessica tells Julie she trusts Eric and Jameka the most. She also says she has a great time with Eric but wants to remain focused on the game rather than having a showmance.
Votes to evict:
Amber-Dick
Eric-Dustin
Jameka-Dick
Danielle-Dustin
Zach-Dustin
Jen-Dustin
Well, the popularity contest voting influencing the game continues, as America saves Dick, and probably not for the last time this year. By a vote of 4-2, Dustin has been evicted. This has the potential to have a long lasting impact on the entire season. One interesting thing is that Jessica ultimately is responsible for Dustin’s boot because she could have controlled Zach, yet is also the only one who won’t be blamed.
Dustin’s clearly shocked that volunteering himself for nomination was stupid, and he jumps on the Eric is a weasel bandwagon. Dick believes he’s the reason Dustin has been evicted.
For the HOH competition, the house is invaded by a vertically challenged person, barbershop quartet, and a pirate on stilts repeating random phrases, along with some rabbits wearing playing cards and a living statue. Jameka can’t compete for HOH because of the veto competition sacrifice. Gee, it’s a true/false game based primarily on luck. Another big surprise.
Jen is eliminated on the first question.
Dick and Zach are eliminated on the second question.
Eric is eliminated on the third question.
Amber is eliminated on the fourth question.
Danielle is the new HOH. I’d believe Amber and Jameka are the main targets, but it’s unclear what Dick will do with his HOH power.
Stay tuned to dingoRUE for another live blog of Big Brother 8 episode 20, which airs Sunday at 8/7c on CBS.