Big Brother 9 - Head of Household Competition and "the Return of James"

We join the Big Brother 9 Houseguests, feet planted on a tiny platform dangling above a disco ball (not sure what the purpose of the disco ball was) spinning slowly in a big circle. An obvious test of endurance, as champagne sprays on them from giant bottles. I was routing for Natalie, mostly because I think it would be fun to see her try to make a decision as Head of Household.

The trash talk on this show is really bad... by that I mean it sucks! I do enjoy a clean trashing as opposed to Evil Dick's personal attacks, but these are really sad. More like watching a kitten fight.

Natalie took over. "Chatty Natty", as Matt now refers to her, managed to just bug people into letting go, or falling asleep.

It all came down to James and Natalie, James tried to make a deal, but Natalie listened to Matt. I really don't think that she could make up her own mind. She may get mad at Matt eventually, but I think she will then have to find someone else to make decisions for her. Natalie then got sick, and had to make a deal with James to keep herself and Matt off the block for eviction.

Matt was seemingly so impressed with Natalie (she stayed in the competition fro 5 hours), that he actually gave her the fabled back rub she has so craved. I don't think he could make it any more clear that he does not have "those kind" of feelings for her. He used massage tools instead his hands to rub Natalie's back.

James wants Ryan out. That is his entire goal this week. So what was in question was what other Houseguest would would be nominated for eviction.

The mysterious "third" vote to not bring James back into the house became a topic of controversy as Joshua brought it up to James, was it Matt or Adam? It was Matt, of course, but Adam is freaking out. Adam gets the same "crazy eyes" that Eric, America's Player from Big Brother 8, used to get.

The final nominations were Ryan and Sheila, both took it very well. It will be interesting if the Power of Veto gets used on Tuesday night, I think James would put up Adam. The Houseguests would then evict Ryan.