‘Big Brother Canada’ review: A repetitive Head of Household leads to quiet(er) week
If there is one adjective that we could use at this very moment to describe the week in the “Big Brother Canada” house, it would be “torn.” On one side of the coin, we appreciate the effort that producers are making right now to liven things up, and we can’t even complain too much about the new PowerShift twist that features a returning player. Why? This is an entertainment show first and foremost. While we were against saving Suzette and the instant eviction, it was because these two twists did not help the entertainment value of the show. However, this one gives you an opportunity to have either a big personality (Gary) or a major gamer (Alec) back in the house, which needs it badly.
Why is that? Jemmett’s ego has gone through the roof pretty badly, as evidenced by some of what we saw here following Jillian’s Head of Household win, and also what has been present on the live feeds. The showmance assumes (and possibly rightfully so) that they are going to stroll on to the final two without much competition … and they might given that they have won three straight Head of Household Competitions between them.
The ideal “Big Brother” season is one where the strategy is worth the price of admission alone, and there wasn’t really too much here. The only real debate was who to not put on the block, since that person winning the Veto provides the only possible way in which Emmett could leave the game. Jillian made the right move in nominating Peter and Andrew, and keeping Talla off since she will never win the Power in a million years.
This is ultimately the part of the season where the strength of the show really varies depending on the contestants left, and right now it needs a shake-up. The PowerShift can provide this, and we also know that there is some fun stuff coming up via what we’ve seen on the live feeds.
What do you think about the current state of the competition? If you want to read some more about an emotional day in the “Big Brother Canada” house, be sure to visit the link here.
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Robert L Thompsett
April 15, 2013 @ 4:39 am
Winston Churchill once said that an appeaser was one who fed everyone else to the crocodille in the hope of being the last one to be eaten alive – which very much sums up the approach of Peter and Andrew. Are they crassly stupid? When they showed Topaz the door, they might as well have handed Gillian the $100,000 at the same time. Do they really, really belive that Gillian would dump her lapdog Emmett for one of them? Indeed, a more appropriate anem would be Gi’m’it, because that’s what the big G is hoping for.
The problem here seems to be two-fold – Andrew’s arrogance and Peter’s desperate loneliness in life – all a girl has to do is smile at him and he’ll roll over and die for a chance to get a second smile.
…And who do I want to see back? TOPAZ – THE AVENGING ANGEL TO CRUSH THIS SICKLY ROMANCE.
LolSauce
April 15, 2013 @ 3:23 am
I’m surprised they didn’t address why Peter decided not to use the PoV. Clearly the house thinks he made a bonehead decision, however, I would have liked to have known WHY Peter chose not to use it.
John
April 15, 2013 @ 1:13 am
Hate the fact that they are bringing someone back. That person has been beat already in the game. Sounds like a desperate attempt at a ratings grab. As much as you guys seem to hate Jemmett they have played the best hands down. One of them deserves to win. Everyone had multiple ops to get one of them out.
phillis2
April 14, 2013 @ 11:49 pm
I wish there was a golden power of veto for the returning player so that the shomance could be shaken up. Don’t really like Jillian as a person in this game as she’s too show offy! Emmett doesnt call her out on her choices even though they go against his wishes. He’s truly whipped! The combo makes me want to hurl. There is something to be said for humble pie and frankly theres not a one left in the game. I nwant Gary back to get things back on track.
Heres to the glitter raining down on the house and lets see Andrew go HOME!!!!!!