OK- You can open them. *sigh* Back to reality, and I don’t think I have to tell you that there’s a decided lack of sparkling intellectual conversation to report. (I know.. shocker.)

Still, even though it looks like our Final two is a lock, Adam had to give it the old college try.. which he did yesterday at FLASHBACK 11:21am BBT.

Adam explained to Porshe that if she takes him, he will get up and tell the Jury to vote for her.  And if she doesn’t take him……well, then, he’s the deciding vote, isn’t he?? And he wouldn’t be super inclined to help her out.

Later, at FLASHBACK 12:24pm BBT, Porshe told Rachel about the conversation, embellishing it some, and explaining how Adam ‘threatened her’ and how she doesn’t wanna be around him any more.

Rachel blew it off, but she has to be thinking..hmm.. What IS my best option here, were I to win the final comp? She claims she’ll take Porshe, but the truth is, she has to know she has a better shot against Adam. I guess we’ll find that out on Finale night..

In other news, Porshe told Rachel last night at FLASHBACK 11:30pm BBT– that Janelle had nothing to do with her getting on the show. That she only gave her “productions” phone number, but she had to try out all by her little old self.

This, of course, is in stark contrast to her flippant bragging about Janelle’s hook-up, earlier in the season.

Do you think Rachel should take Adam or Porshe if she wins?

Will Porshe stick to her deal and take Rachel?

Will Adam succeed in getting inside Porshe’s  marshmallow and bedazzler brain?

Tune in later for…..As the Big Brother 2011 Turns…

AND DON’T FORGET…. With almost 20,000 votes, this poll is moving right along, so let us know who got your vote for America’s Choice. Looks like it’s a close call between Jeff and Jordan. I just wonder, with folks splitting their votes between them, if Daniele won’t sneak in and scoop this up…

OK, you got me…..We LOVE gossip here,  so we’re gonna share what we’ve HEARD…

According to sources (unconfirmed, but so much of it, we thought you’d wanna know..)

Looks like Kalia got the boot last night in a tie-breaker. No news there, so on to the next tidbit…

By all indications, it appears that Adam won HOH. *throws confetti*

Now, the most likely scenario, is that the HG’s played the POV last night, as well. The inevitable “mash-up” POV is always played at night. To get it into the Wed. night show, and get us back on schedule (and to get the Feeds up and running afterward-please, PLEASE) it’s probably a done deal. So, hopefully we’ll learn tonight who won that as well.

I’m crossing fingers and toes that Rach won that one, are you?

That’s all folks, for the Big Brother 2011 Gossip train. See ya after the show tonight!!

PS- Also looks like we’re gonna see a fiery exchange between Jeff and Shelly at the JH! Woohoo! Can’t wait for that AND for the LIVE FEEDS after the Thursday show to see who wins the Part 1 on the F3 Endurance Comp!!

UPDATE on the LIVE FEED (and BBAD)  SITUATION:

Per Big Brother Live Feeds

CBS is blocking the feeds until tomorrow night. We have some fun live shows planned with Howie and Kevin! Janelle will be Skyping with Howie today at 3pm PT!
18 minutes ago

2-3pm PT live call-in show with Howie and Kevin
3-4pm PT Howie Skypes with Janelle
4-5pm PT Game Show Hour with Kevin & Howie
5-6pm PT Happy Hour w/ Kevin & Howie (bring your drinks!)

And if you have never watched BB11 Kevin Cambells’ show called OMG/WTF-- you are missing a real treat! It is HILARIOUS!   There are all sorts of BB shows about what’s happening in the house for us to pass the time with until the Wed show!

All night, beginning at FLASHBACK 9:37pm BBT, the mysterious Crystal spoke: ““Greetiings, HG. I am Crystal, the BB FT. I have a premonition that winner of BB is in room with me.”

She told them that each time she laughs, the HG’s will have one minute to get to the Parlor Room to hear one of her premonitions, and that if they don’t listen carefully, they won’t win the next HOH.

In case you aren’t aware– the HG’s will have the Week 9 Eviction today, and possibly the next HOH comp-followed by the final, all-important Big Brother 2011 VETO comp, all of which will likely be seen on the Wednesday show. Remember– the winner of this VETO will be the sole vote on who leaves, and who stays to play with them and the HOH in F3.  Yesterday afternoon, the HG’s were informed of this, which threw them all for a loop. FLASHBACK 4:32pm BBT--No news yet on what will happen to the LIVE FEEDS today and tomorrow.

Periodically through the night, Crystal’s demonic laugh filled the house, and the HG’s scurried to hear her fortunes/zingers on the HG’s:

• In 2018 shelly will make millions when her book “How I created the perfect tan and how you can tan, too.” reaches #3 on the all-time best seller list.

• In 2017, after the hot Miami sun becomes too much for her to bear, P will move to Anchorage, Alaska, and live in an igloo with an Eskimo named Ernie.

• In 2014 Jeff will disappear from society. He will be last seen wandering the Chicago streets muttering two words: Clown Shoe

• On Oct 15th, 2011 at 3:42pm Dani will reconcile with her father Dick. On Oct 15th, 2011 at 3:49pm they will go back to not speaking.

• In 2014 after sleeping for 19 straight days and making national headlines in a sleep study, Kalia will earn her dream job as a mattress and pillow tester.

• After taking 9 years to earn his PHD, Brendan will shock scholars and physicians alike after discovering the cure for an ailment that plagued him his entire life: Athlete’s foot.

• In 2016 Lawon will take New York fashion week by storm when he launches his handsomefied line of hats, ties, and jackets.

• In 2020 Adam will file for bankruptcy after investing his life savings into a line of bacon-scented, heavy metal teddy bears for children.

• In 2018 Rachel will give birth to a 9lb 6oz bouncing baby boy, naming it Bookie Jr. after its proud father.

• In 2012 Cassie will land a role alongside international mega star David Hasselhoff in the country-fied Baywatch reboot, “Riverwatch“.

• In 2015 Evel Dick will start a Christmas tradition by bringing gifts to heavily-tattooed orphans, changing his name from Evel Dick to Old Saint Dick.

• In 2013 Dominic will grace the cover of Seventeen magazine with the headline “Total Domination”. He will dethrone pop sensation Justin Beiber as America’s favorite heart throb.

• In 2015 Keith will land a job hosting a new dating show called “Love Rejection” but it will be short-lived, after it’s revealed he tried to date all 29 female contestants.

• In 2011, after the runaway success of the Humilitard, Jordan will launch a line of Humilitard inspired items including the Humilicar, the Humilifier and the Humili-bake oven.

The HG’s all studied feverishly all night, but even after going to bed..at the writing of this at 2:48am BBT, the old gal was still doing her thing, repeating the phrases and denying the hamsters sleep.

Around 11:32pm BBT FLASHBACK, Rachel asks Jordan if she really has to vote to keep Kalia? (Earlier, Jordan had decided to give Kalia a vote, thereby keeping her word to her never to vote her out.)  Jordan is thinking about it, worried that Adam could decide to keep K… A dangerous situation, as Kalia is very good at remembering the phrases, while both Porshe and Jordan are struggling.

I think this is Adam’s HOH to lose, and so does he.. Earlier in the night, he  gave his word to R/J that he would vote out Porshe over them, since he’s decided to roll with the Vets to the end.

UPDATE– Adam did NOT use VETO, pretty much guaranteeing Kalia’s eviction this week.

Today’s VETO Ceremony will solidify Adam’s committment (or non-commitment) to the Jorachel alliance. If I was a betting chick–and it so happens that I am–I’d bet my left butt-cheek that we’ll see the big bacon-lover choosing NOT to use the POV, hitching his wagon to the Jorachel train and thereby cursing the trio to three more days of a begging Kalia.. (And woo-what begging! While Porshe has decided to lay low, Kalia does…not…stop.. with the yappity-yap, devolving into tears and yep.. I wasn’t joking.. Begging.) Last night at 1:20am BBT FLASHBACK, Kalia made her big “circle of trust” move with Adam. She, in a big mysterious gesture, showed him that she was the one who has the black queen from the chess set. She undoubtedly expected it to be a huge…WOW.. moment, but Adam was like.. oookayy.

I doubt it will save her. Jordan, Rachel and Adam have pretty much decided that she is the biggest roadblock in their way. The upcoming HOH is almost certainly questions. Kalia is good at questions, ergo–in their minds, Kalia must go.

BUT WAIT!! It’ won’t BE three more days.  It’ll be ONE day.. If you remember from previous seasons, this week we normally have a double-eviction of sorts, as the HG’s tape an eviction ceremony on Tuesday for airing on Wednesday.

Wednesday’s show will take the HG’s down to F4, followed the next night by the last HOH  of the Big Brother 2011 season, before the three-part F3, finale on Sept 15th. Check out the FEEDS today for the VETO fallout!

Before that happens…Let’s talk about what I believe are the HG’s best shot at winning the end game, and who they should take to F2.

Kalia-- well, she won’t be there. But if a miracle happens- then she could take anyone but Rachel, and she’d win.

Porshe–her best bet is against Jordan. Against Adam, it’s possible the Vets might reward his loyalty- and end-game comp victories. Against Rachel, she loses.

Adam–against Porshe, Kalia or Rachel, he’s playing for second. His ONLY shot at winning is against Jordan–since he’d have to win out against Rachel to get there.

Jordan-- Unless she wins the next two comps. I don’t see it happening. She’s playing for second, and she’s told Rachel she’s fine with Rachel winning.

Rachel-- If Rachel’s sitting in one of the F2 Chairs, it’s a lock. She’s fought since day one and if she makes it… She deserves to win!

UPDATED- First look at Pic of Luxury comp with Adam’s love, 90210′s own, Tori Spelling

SAT MORNING- Nothing to report in the house last night. All the little hamsters are calm and tucked away in bed.

OK- No surprises.. Kalia and Porshe’s pitches didn’t stick, they are up in Week 9 Big Brother 2011.

Who's happy Porshe FINALLY has something else to wear besides that dang pink velour thing?

All the HG’s are pretty sure they’ll be meeting up with the incredible OTEV tomorrow.

Check out the LIVE FEEDS tonight and tomorrow! It’s 3-2 playing for VETO, but Jordan’s only been so-so, and Adam’s been plain old pitiful in comps, so….

Unless something monumental happens tonight, we’ll post again after tomorrow’s VETO, so STAY TUNED for this all-important comp!

You SHOULD be- Cause she messed up REALLY bad!

She had to spend an HOUR in Pandora’s box with none other than Mr Pectacular himself– Jessie, garnering “Jessie” dinner plates and hair gel.  The rest of the HG’s got to play a Luxury-clothes comp, while hanging out with…yep, we called it.. Adam’s lady love, Tori Spelling.

Pandora’s card said.. What’s better than a shopping spree? A shopping spree with a celebrity! And on the screen she saw Tori waving.. and knew how much it’d mean to Adam.

Oooo! We’re getting there!! We finally have the Big Brother 2011 Final Five, yet I don’t think it’s the F5 any of us would have expected.

Though last night’s outcome should’ve been no big surprise to anyone. Rachel dominates at physical comps, though surprisingly, Jordan and Adam were a fairly close second. FLASHBACK to Rachel’s HOH Room 9:33pm BBT.

After the comp last night, Porshe told Adam that Kalia had voted to keep him. Then, a few moments later, Kalia apologized to Adam for voting to evict him…. Ooopsie! Afterward, Porshe told Kalia what she’d said to Adam and Kalia was like..”Umm… but I didn’t, cause Rachel told me they were keeping Shelly.” Porshe: “Oh. That’s Bad.” FLASHBACK 7:45pm BBT

It didn’t take long for the bus-throwing to begin. By the time the crickets quit chirping, Kalia was up in HOH selling out her BFF, telling Rachel she wanted to work with her for F2–claiming that she’d never made any F2 deals that she didn’t mean. This, while Rachel knows she made a bogus F2 deal with Adam. Kalia’s obsequious begging is almost sad. She was teary-eyed saying how much she doesn’t want to go home, to someone who just woke up last week. Meanwhile, downstairs, Porshe snarled to Adam, “Kalia is already upstairs..Shocker.”

Jordan was thrilled for Rachel , though she felt bad that she didn’t win. She said she wanted to win to prove to Rachel she was a worthy partner, and that she hated that Jeff carried her and now, Rachel is carrying her.

Even with all of Kalia’s begging, I would be utterly shocked if we don’t see the Newbie Duo on the block today. However, good ole Pandora is lurking in the background. She burned Rachel and Brendon last season, so it’ll be a tough decision to make. Last night on Twitter, Allison Grodner tweeted that if Pandora is opened, it’ll make one HG VERY happy. With Julie’s remarks about a celebrity visit… Could Tori Spelling be crouching in P’s box? Hmmm.

This week should be VERY interesting, as Kalia and Porshe fight for VETO, their spot in F4, and their Big Brother 2011 lives.

The LIVE FEEDS ought to be really interesting, when Rachel makes her nominations today, and Kalia and Porshe start chunking each other. Give the FREE TRIAL a shot, and see the results of tomorrow’s VETO.

Well, they’re right. All the people out there who hate Shelly above and beyond a game level need to understand something. There is nothing wrong with going into Big Brother planning on playing the “Lying Game.” The issue most people have with her is that she either A) Did it so badly, it became pathetic. Or (the more likely scenario) B) She STILL refuses to admit–even to us– that she’s lying. C) She, herself, doesn’t know she’s playing that lying game.. In her own mind, she’s playing with honor.

Playing the lying game is a legitimate BB strategy. Several past HG have done it quite sucessfully. Dr. Will came into his first season and on day one, told the other HG’s that he would lie, manipulate them, and get into their heads to win the game. And he did. Dan, on his season, didn’t tell the other Houseguests, but he told us in his Diary Room sessions.

Both of these past BB winners played the lying game. But they did it with such finesse, charm and grace, that we ate it up. The main difference between their strategies and how Shelly’s tried to play is simple. The other two were honest (with America, and with themselves, at least) about who they were, and how they were playing. And we loved them for it.

It’s Shelly’s insistence on her loyalty, integrity and honor that rubs us the wrong way.

Looking back on HG’s who played the lying game badly-we have plenty of examples. Ronnie, Season 11, Natalie, Season 11 and even Matt, Season 12-though to a lesser degree. Each of these players knew they couldn’t compete with the “competitors” in the house, so they decided on a different approach. It was their execution of it–as it is with Shelly- that made most of us dislike them.

Ronnie’s arrogance, Natalie’s sliminess, and Matt’s over-the limit lies about his wife’s fake cancer turned us off. It’s the same with Shelly. For most of us, it’s not her turning on Her alliance-and JeJo in particular– that stings. It’s her continued belief that she’s the good guy, playing a good game that skeeves us out. The vote for Daniele, for instance.. That was a bone-head move. She knew that Dani was going. Ergo.. there was no point in ruining her standing with her alliance at that point. Also, hiding Rachel’s stuffed dog and continuing to lie about it, even though Rachel knows she took it?? A clever liar knows when to back down.

Dr. Will and Dan folded their cards when they knew the deck was stacked against them. But the main reason we loved them was because they did not sow personal discord between the other players, and they only lied to others..Never themselves…

Last night in the BY, while Shelly lay patting her stuffed dog and pouting, the rest of the house got together and compared all the lies she’d told. This is very, VERY bad for the liar. A smart liar tells enough truths to confuse the HG’s, but makes sure his/her lies are ambiguous enough that IF the two sides get together, they won’t know for sure if they’ve been lied to or not. Again… not smart. FLASHBACK 6pm BBT

Lots of people out there are irritated that “Floaters” have made it this far. I’ve said it before and i’ll say it again… In Big Brother 2011 a FLOATER is someone who floats from side to side, following the power. It is NOT someone who hasn’t won competitions. Kalia is NOT a floater. Neither is Jordan or Rachel. They have all picked a side and stuck with them, whether they’ve won competitions or not. Porshe USED to be a floater, but when she allied with the Dombies, that ended. Adam is somewhat of a floater, though he stuck with the JeJo alliance through the hard times, and it looks like he may stay the course. If he does, he loses his Floater tag. Shelly CAN no longer be a floater, since neither side wants her, due to her clumsy lying game. So–Floating is no longer an option at this point in the game.

The time for strategy is all but over. Now, it’s about WINNING. I’ll admit, there have been HG’s who got to the end without winning competitions..I’ve mentioned them above (i,e, Dr. Will). But that can’t happen in this season. From here on out, you MUST win to stay. The F5 HOH and the F4 POV winners will determine the outcome of the game. In Big Brother history, there have been plenty of “Floaters” who only stepped up their game and started winning toward the end, who went on to win the whole thing. (i.e. Adam, season 9.)

We’re at a HUGE crossroad in the game. It’s do or die for one side or the other, beginning on Thursday night.

Stay close to your LIVE FEEDS– a confrontation is coming between all the house and Shelly, I feel it in the air–If you don’t have the FEEDS-Give the FREE TRIAL a shot, and see what you’ve been missing!

Shelly and Adam will, of course, go up as replacement noms and looks like there’s no question who’ll go.

Yesterday, Shelly pitched her reasons why RoJo should keep her, offering up WHATEVER they want. It was quite obvious, by Jordan’s closed expression that she didn’t believe anything her former BFF said. FLASHBACK 12:45 pm BBT yesterday

Later, when the two spoke at length to Adam, it was a different story. One of the first things Jordan asked Adam was if he has a Final 2 deal with Kalia. Adam stuttered and stammered, before becoming angry that Kalia told everyone about what was supposed to be a “secret.” What that did, was make him mistrust K/P, and in the end, decided things for him… and he agreed to work with the two remaining Vets. FLASHBACK 1:50 pm BBT yesterday.

Meanwhile (when they FINALLY crawled out of their shared HOH bed), Porshe and Kalia ALSO decided to keep Adam and vote out Shelly because…as they said, “Shelly is shady. She needs to go.” FLASHBACK 5:21pm BBT yesterday.

I am going to address this ONE LAST TIME, then I’m never going to mention it again… The threats against Shelly’s family and the person who is campaigning to have her daughter taken away from her, are the ramblings of some nut-jobs who need serious mental help. NOTHING that happens in the game should affect a person’s real life outside. Regardless of how she played the game, threatening her family is absurd and ridiculous, and these people should be brought to the attention of the authorities.

P/K plan to try to get Rachel NOT to use the POV, and promise they’ll keep her. Yuh-okay. I’m real sure that will fly. This week is pretty much a done deal, and now everything falls on winning competitions. The next Big Brother 2011 HOH is crucial to both sides. The winner of this weeks’s HOH is automatically in the F4. This week is also a tie-vote week, so the HOH has a lot of power, in that if it ends up being a tie-vote, the HOH will determine who’ll go with them.

Stay close to your LIVE FEEDS the next few days, to see what RoJo ultimately decide. Or SIGN UP HERE for you FREE TRIAL!

NEXT week, though the HOH winner earns an automatic spot in the F3, but the real power resides with the POV winner. That person is the sole vote for who goes and who stays. So.. the POV winner decides who will compete with themselves..and the HOH..in the F3 matchup, AND they can also play for the next, F3, HOH. And, as we all know, the winner of the LAST HOH determines who will sit beside them in front of the jury. In the final weeks, the HG’s must worry just as much who is NOT in the house, as who is IN the house. NOW is when you REALLY start thinking about the Jury.

So you see, everything from here on out is about winning competitions… Manipulation and mind games don’t matter nearly as much as busting your butt to win comps, and whoever does win those crucial comps will likely deserve the respect of the Jury.

Jordan apologized to Shelly for the things she said to her on Thursday night. Even though it was absolutely justified, Jordan took the high road. Exactly as we all knew she would. FLASHBACK 1:40am BBT

Even with all Shelly’s tears and false declarations of love, it was obvious that Jordan may forgive…But she will not forget.

I want to say one more thing about Shelly- and then I’m done with her. Shelly claimed to Jordan that she knew when she came into the house, she wouldn’t be able to win any comps cause of the “rods in her back.” I happen to have rods in my back, too.  I also know this.. Big Brother puts the HG’s through rigorous physical exams before they’ll allow them to enter the house. If Shelly  hadn’t passed them..She would not have been allowed into the house. (period)

All the HG’s think (and so do I, but not this week) that the Fortune Teller will play some role in the house. Shelly (oops, I said I wouldn’t mention her again-but this is part of the Fortune Teller twist, sorry) spent hours fiddling with her, and begging her for help. Now the Purple Room is locked. The DR told the HG’s that it was accidentally locked and they’d fix it during the next outdoor lock-down. Late last night FLASHBACK 2:46am BBT Porshe and Adam tried to jimmy the lock, but it didn’t work.  Be patient, though, cause I think Madame Fortune  WILL wake up. One of my Facebook buddies (thank you, Christine O. Eggleston!) shared this link about the Fortune Teller from BB-UK.

Now, let’s talk about Rachel. Even if you don’t like her, you have to admit that her behavior has taken a 180 since Brendon left (the second time). Jordan is an excellent influence on her, and as long as she’s part of team RoJo, I think she has a very, VERY good chance. She must, MUST stick with her RoJo alliance, however. If she starts being sneaky, it will backfire on her… As to the pregnancy rumors…. From what we’ve seen on the LIVE FEEDS– Rachel is really worried about it, and that’s all we know for sure.

Adam’s flipping out, worrying that Shelly will turn Jordan and Rachel. As you know, RoJo decides the vote this week. Only three HG’s vote, so as long as they vote together… It’ll be a done deal.

Stay close to your LIVE FEEDS, or jump on this FREE TRIAL OFFER for all the inside scoop.

Is Porshe playing big booty? oh, nevermind

Now, historically, there is always something good and something bad with the sketchy Greek goddess. For Porshe, the good was the cash and the bad was… the VETO will now be played in DUOS!! Live together, die together. How can this change the game, you ask?

There is only one way–if the BB gods are good.. Jordan and Rachel will win the POV–take themselves down–and Adam and Shelly will go on the block. Also–whichever team wins POV, will be the deciding votes. So, if J/R win- it’s bye, bye Shelly.

I mentioned class in the title. The level of class in this house is unprecedented. First- Shelly went in the BY–all teary-eyed– and told Adam that Jordan and Rachel were calling her a bitch. That is a complete and blatant lie. Not true whatsoever. They were practicing for questions, and didn’t say Shelly’s name once. She was trying to cultivate Adam’s sympathy. Class…FLASHBACK yesterday 5:33pm

I’m disappointed with Adam as well. Before this week, if people starting trashing others, Adam’s MO was to walk away. That’s changed. In the BY, a little while later, A/S/P were ruminating on what the POV comp might be. Porshe said “Maybe it’ll be something a pregnant girl can’t play.” Adam: “Maybe it’ll be throwing a medicine ball at our stomachs.” Porshe laughs: “Yeah, and that would save Rachel 400 bucks for an abortion.” wow… Class all around. FLASHBACK 5:47pm BBT

Shelly keeps harping on how the other girls are “treating her.” They are not treating her at all. They are not speaking to her, is all. No trash talk. No ugliness. Jordan even worried about being “mean” to Shelly, hoping it wouldn’t hurt her daughter. Of course, Shelly continues to claim she’s “The Classy One.” This, while up in HOH, planning to cut up the stuffed animals,she and Porshe stole from J/R , and leave them in pieces. Kalia was the only one who showed any…Class.. by saying, “No, just leave them in the storage room.”

Stay VERY close to your LIVE FEEDS today. Today’s POV comp is live or die for three people in the house. Jordan, Rachel and Shelly…