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[Lynette]

HG's still sleeping.

HG's went to bed relatively early for them last night, before 11:00 PM.

Wanted to add something from last night. Paul had told Nicole he was going to say something nice to her at the end of his speech and wanted to let her know, and if that was going to upset her, he wouldn't. She said that was okay. He didn't tell her what the compliment was. I posted that last night, but I didn't know what he was going to say.

He practiced his speech again about 10:30 PM and here is his 'nice' compliment to Nicole......''Nicole has been a sssssssweet girl and has been nothing but kind.....to me. ''(points to himself)

[Lexie]

I'll catch us up...

In the meantime.. here's an interesting article...

TheHollywoodReporter

'Big Brother' Bosses Talk Season Finale, Nicole's Critics and Jury House Live Feeds
THR talks to executive producers Allison Grodner and Rich Meehan to get some answers about the season 18 finale. The end is near for Big Brother season 18.

In fact, it's one day away as Paul, Nicole or James will be crowned the newest winner on Wednesday night.

Who will take home the $500,000? Well, according to the brains behind Big Brother, executive producers Allison Grodner and Rich Meehan, it's anyone's game. "What I'm happy about is that you can make an argument for all three of them," Grodner tells The Hollywood Reporter.

THR got on the phone with both Big Brother bosses to get their take on Nicole's gameplay, jury house live feeds, the possibility of another all-stars season and much more.

What did you think of Nicole's gameplay? It's the reverse Rachel Reilly effect. In season 12, Rachel was hated by America, but turned it around and everyone loved and rooted for her to win her second time around. For Nicole in season 16, she was a fan favorite, but this time, although she still has some fans, most super fans and alumni are extremely critical of her game.

Allison Grodner: She didn't get nominated the entire time until just this past week. She came to play. To go an entire season as a veteran where the spotlight and target are already on you and to make it to the end like this is pretty amazing. Instead of attaching herself to the girls, she attached herself to the guys and played with them and was an equal partner in the alliances. And I think they would say the same. And she won when she needed to win. She played a pretty strong game. It's hard to fault her.

Why do you think people do fault her though?

Grodner: I'm actually not sure. Rich, do you have an opinion on that? And maybe you know Brian. I've seen it. I've certainly seen the negativity about her online and I'm not sure why. It's hard to say. I'm not saying this is the case, but sometimes I look at how men and women are treated differently. There's a double standard in terms of them being an aggressive game player if you're a man and being applauded for it. And being a sneaky, 'backstabby' game player as a woman and suddenly maybe you're a bitch. (Laughs.)
THR talks to executive producers Allison Grodner and Rich Meehan to get some answers about the season 18 finale. The end is near for Big Brother season 18.

In fact, it's one day away as Paul, Nicole or James will be crowned the newest winner on Wednesday night.

Who will take home the $500,000? Well, according to the brains behind Big Brother, executive producers Allison Grodner and Rich Meehan, it's anyone's game. "What I'm happy about is that you can make an argument for all three of them," Grodner tells The Hollywood Reporter.

THR got on the phone with both Big Brother bosses to get their take on Nicole's gameplay, jury house live feeds, the possibility of another all-stars season and much more.

What did you think of Nicole's gameplay? It's the reverse Rachel Reilly effect. In season 12, Rachel was hated by America, but turned it around and everyone loved and rooted for her to win her second time around. For Nicole in season 16, she was a fan favorite, but this time, although she still has some fans, most super fans and alumni are extremely critical of her game.

Allison Grodner: She didn't get nominated the entire time until just this past week. She came to play. To go an entire season as a veteran where the spotlight and target are already on you and to make it to the end like this is pretty amazing. Instead of attaching herself to the girls, she attached herself to the guys and played with them and was an equal partner in the alliances. And I think they would say the same. And she won when she needed to win. She played a pretty strong game. It's hard to fault her.

Why do you think people do fault her though?

Grodner: I'm actually not sure. Rich, do you have an opinion on that? And maybe you know Brian. I've seen it. I've certainly seen the negativity about her online and I'm not sure why. It's hard to say. I'm not saying this is the case, but sometimes I look at how men and women are treated differently. There's a double standard in terms of them being an aggressive game player if you're a man and being applauded for it. And being a sneaky, 'backstabby' game player as a woman and suddenly maybe you're a bitch. (Laughs.)

Grodner: Their ride or dies are there to back them up in the jury which is also interesting.

Over the years, what has been your favorite final three and least favorite final three?

Grodner: Wow! (Laughs.) You're making me remember stuff!

Meehan: I remember the final twos more than the final threes.

Grodner: Yeah, that's the thing.

Meehan: I thought the Dan [Gheesling] and Ian [Terry] final two was really...

Grodner: Awesome.

Meehan: Because they both played a really great game. Dan's game that season was probably the most legendary gameplay, in my opinion. But he also left a trail of very angry houseguests in his wake. Whereas Ian played a really great game and didn't do that. So from a final two of gameplay that was a great season. There's always that third wheel that gets taken to the final three and is taken by some sort of dominant player. That seems to happen more often than not and it didn't happen this season.

Do you have a least favorite?

Grodner: I'll just take the fifth on that. (Laughs.)

With Paulie and Da'Vonne's jury fight that aired, production had to step in. Throughout the show's history, fans never really see production. Were you disappointed that the behind the scenes curtain had to be unveiled like that?

Grodner: It's different because you don't see that with Big Brother when that's happened in the past because we don't have camera men in the house or producers in the house. We are controlling that from outside the house, from overhead, from speakers. This was a little more of a traditional situation that you would have on other shows where the crew is right there and the producers are right there to step in quite easily.

We still never see production though, even in the jury house.

Grodner: We've never had a situation like that! This is a first for Big Brother. And obviously we are happy that the producer stepped in so that it didn't turn into something that we wouldn't want to happen there. We didn't want anyone to get hurt.

Will there ever be jury house live feeds?

Grodner: We personally have a lot to handle as it is! So the idea of juggling that and the jury house is a bit insane and a little much. But we get it. People have asked for it. I will say that this jury has been a really active jury. There's been some really fun jury packages. I don't think that's always the case.

Meehan: I don't know truthfully how exciting it would be. Once they go to jury they're allowed to decompress. They're allowed to listen to music. They're allowed to read books.

Grodner: They watch a lot of movies.

Meehan: When we show up for the cameras and they're watching what the events that happened the previous week [are], that's what gets them excited to talk and fire it up, but after that it completely dissipates back down to everyone just hanging out. It's not that fiery all the time.

Grodner: It's hard to say because it would be a lot of investment.

Meehan: And they're not in the game anymore. Yes, they have to vote for the winner and they have strong opinions about that, but it's not like they're gaming 24/7 like they are in the house. There would be 99 percent down time in there.

Grodner: That being said, we hear it. People say it a lot and obviously this season has made that louder as far as wanting to see more of the jury house. Maybe there's a way of getting a little more content from the jury house in the future. You never know.

How will you handle another fight between Paulie and Da'Vonne, but this time at the live finale?

Meehan: In the heat of the moment things flare up. They've already mended fences a little bit. I don't know if we're worried about a fight breaking out on stage. Allison, are you worried about it?

Grodner: I'll tell you this: We'll have security!

Paulie was an early fan favorite and now super fans aren't really the biggest fan of his. Victor, on the other hand, in the beginning people weren't a fan of his, but now everyone's rooting for him to win "America's Favorite Houseguest." What do you make of that switch? What are the causes for both of them?


You can catch the rest HERE at THR

[Lexie]

Hmm... so I wish there was more to "catch up on" ..

Currently ~~~

[Lexie]

Nicole and Paul continue to ponder over who could/would win between them...

Nicole tells Paul that she thinks he might win 6-3 or a 7-2
Paul tells her that she's giving him way too much credit...for people liking him ..

Nicole says if it ( winning ) was "strictly on game play" .. she would "absolutely give Paul a run for his money"

[Lexie]

Nicole to Paul - Natalie, Michelle and Day will not vote for me no matter if I'm sitting next to the Grinch ...

[Lexie]

Paul tells Nicole that she's going to win ...


Paul called to the DR

[Lexie]

Nicole talking to herself - crap.... what do I do??? .... Corey would take James... if I take James, I will have Paulie's, Corey's and Victor's for sure

[Lexie]

Paul back and he and Nicole continue to talk in the Safari Room

James is up now .. he's in the kitchen eating ...

[Lexie]

[Lynette]

7:05 PM BBT



Nicole is finishing up practicing her speech. She's been in bed over an hour working on her speech.

At 6:06 PM to 6:08 PM

Nicole was talking to herself in bed and she says so quietly you can hardly hear....there is a tug of war between my heart......Literally my heart and head are playing a tug of war. My heart wants me to take Paul and my head wants me to take James. Usually when I listen to my heart it ends up broken, so I've concluded to (pause).......take James......I just know and I definitely don't think I have a chance sitting next to you Paul, and I mean even I would want to vote for you to be honest......she repeats and even I would want to vote for you.

Paul comes in at 6:09 PM

[Lynette]

7:22 PM BBT

All in the kitchen eating. James is making a pizza.

They are talking about comps and who they did and didn't want to win them.

[Lynette]

7:27 PM BBT

Paul going on and on about Bridgette and says she was ruthless.

They are talking about Bridgette saying to James to go fu*k himself. James said he wouldn't expect her to say that, because her voice is so sweet. Paul said she is the first person you would expect it from. Nicole says she didn't expect her to say that.



Paul says now what..... it is 7:30 PM.

James going to eat his pizza and brush his teeth and then it will be 9:00. Then when we wake up it will be time to go.

Paul says it makes him want to vomit.

They decide they are not going to do the dishes.

Nicole goes in to brush her teeth.

[Lynette]

Paul asks Nicole who she liked playing Big Brother with Cody or Paulie.

She said Paulie, Paulie was fun.

She said to actually be around she preferred Cody, to play Big Brother she would rather play with Paulie, he was a go getter, he was fun, but he couldn't take the heat.

Paul says he cracked under pressure.

Nicole says Cody reminds her of Corey.

James says that Paulie says he is the enforcer whenever Cody and Paulie go out.

Nicole says that Cody is so innocent, just like Corey.

James' baby's mama has a crush on Cody. James said he would walk her down the aisle if she married Cody.

[Lynette]

7:42 PM BBT

Paul said he would be excited to see Frank. They had similar personalities, thinks they would get along in the outside world.

James says he would like to have open arms to Frank, but he doesn't know if Frank would return it.

(Funny, I just read an interview, and Frank does not care to see anyone but Bridgette.)

Nicole says she doesn't think Natalie likes her because of the Day 34 comment. James says she was mad at him about that too. James and Paul both said they think Natalie is over that type of stuff. Paul says she hugged him on her way out. Paul says he will be the ice breaker.

Nicole tells Paul that he and Michelle will be best friends out of the house. Paul says his and her personality just do not work.

Nicole says she is going to be nervous to see all of them, but says they will be nervous too, just know that.

Paul wants to know how early they will wake them up tomorrow. Paul says they have no need to wake them up early tomorrow, they have nothing to do.

Nicole says they need good sleep tonight.



Nicole leaves.

James and Paul left in the kitchen. Paul asks James if he is going to shower. James says no, tomorrow. Paul is going to shower because it will take about 30 minutes.