Big Brother Canada 2020 - Episode 8

Greetings citizens of Big Brother world 

Now normally this would be an eviction episode, but this episode is entirely different for reasons which will be explained as we go along

Current state of play:

Outgoing HoH - Sheldon

On the block pre-Veto - Madeline and Rianne

Veto - Madeline

She then used the Veto on herself, and Sheldon named Minh as the replacement

As we get into this episode, Arisa reveals she is working from home due to the events happening to us all in terms of a certain virus. She has assured us she is ok, and just wants to be closer to her family.

As for them in the house, Jamar was less than happy about Minh being the replacement, thinking it was a weak move. He then reassured Minh that he was on her side. Meanwhile, Brooke and Sheldon were quietly confident Minh would be evicted. 

Jamar, who is growing increasingly frustrated, is telling us via one of the house cameras and accused some of the houseguests of being there only for airtime. Exclusive for those that don't know, Jamar doesn't know how right he is, as Carol has basically admitted she is there only for that reason.

Away from house matters

As we all know, there is a virus working its way around the world. As the houseguests have been on lockdown, they have had no idea about what has been happening and also no idea about the scale at which this crisis is now at. Erin, who is the executive producer of the show, gathers them in the living area and informs them about this very crisis. Now normally I would have an issue with outside contact, as demonstrated in my many BBUK posts. But given the severity of this issue, I think we can make an exception.

Erin told them it was most rampant in China, Italy and Iran. Will be as bad in the UK as well very soon, as Boris is not putting us on lockdown and you should see some of the people who are just basically breaking the social distancing and stay inside rules. We will be on lockdown very soon, I can guarantee it.

After some assurances that their loved ones were safe, Erin ruled that have not's were cancelled for the week and that everyone would get a letter from home and some pizzas, after which Jamar suggested a group hug.

Back to the game, although it does seem irrelevant with what is happening, it's a bit important in terms of context with what is about to happen. After some alleged joking around, Carol made a tasteless joke about Jamar, which I won't repeat on here. To say Jamar was offended would be a huge understatement...... 

A short while later, Minh and Vanessa were talking game,when the subject of trust came into the conversation, to which Minh decided to call a house meeting.

In this house meeting Minh wanted to address the rumours she had been hearing about herself, and where they came from. Kyle, who else, and Vanessa were called out. This did not go down too well with Jamar who then asked Vanessa if he was being played, and she flat out just admitted it. Minh then pitched to say that if she stayed, she would go against Kyle and Vanessa. and also vowed to change the direction of the game.

Expulsions x2

Back to Arisa at home, and she explains that the footage of the house meeting had to be cut short due to Jamar's conduct....For those that don't know he made shooting actions with his hands, but apparently in a threatening way, as Kyle and Vanessa made out he was doing in a threatening way. Back to the houseguests after they were told by Erin, and Minh was visibly upset.

But that wasn't the end of matters, as due to constant problematic behaviour from Kyle, he was also removed.

So as it stands now:

The game will be reset

Both Minh and Rianne would come off the block

Sheldon would be able to compete for the next HoH

HoH competition

Endurance for this one, as the houseguests have been put in sleeping bags, and have to hold on to a bar for as long as they could. Last houseguest holding on would be the new HoH. That's it more or less.....

To be continued in the next episode of this reset season, as in Episode 9

Thank you for reading, and please keep the comments, retweets, likes and shares. All very much appreciated as always

Shout out to Lynsey and Gaz on BB on Blast, and thank you for reading out my email. Although I think the part about Minh and this season in general didn't age too well. Anyways link to said pod right here if anyone wants to listen

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Until next time, stay safe and healthy, stay frosty and keep on rocking.....