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Kingston
Canadian Royalty
Derrick
. For all they’ve done over the last couple of years to fix the damage he did to the show they must have really been desperate to fill that second seat.
Not a popular choice it's fair to say. Personally I liked him as a player that won BB16 and it's good it's not their usual go to guys but his hand in the All Stars pre-gaming undoubtedly harmed his reputation. He was alright on The Traitors though but not on it for long.
As a spin off it does what you'd expect spin offs to do by the looks of it - odd though it's only every other week.
As a spin off it does what you'd expect spin offs to do by the looks of it - odd though it's only every other week.
Kingston
Canadian Royalty
Damage was more than just to BB22 and I guess not entirely his fault as I’ve heard BB16 was required viewing in sequester until recently.
If the commentary is anything like it was in last years season recap I’m not really sold on this show. Should be more fan driven discussion forum like Housecalls was not a spoon fed narrative like this feels like it’s going to be… Especially with Derrick on the panel.
If the commentary is anything like it was in last years season recap I’m not really sold on this show. Should be more fan driven discussion forum like Housecalls was not a spoon fed narrative like this feels like it’s going to be… Especially with Derrick on the panel.
Kingston
Canadian Royalty
Looks like we’ll being seeing a return to majority white and “problematic” casting 
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kamui
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Closer to the BB16+ water intro than the previous intros, but works better for me than the BB16 intro. They are in desperate need of a better remix of their theme though.
And I guess the "Who will win $750,000?" is more a nod to "Whodunnit" than international intros.. but still reminded me of the "Who wins/you decide"/"Who will it be" thing we've seen in some international intros.
And I guess the "Who will win $750,000?" is more a nod to "Whodunnit" than international intros.. but still reminded me of the "Who wins/you decide"/"Who will it be" thing we've seen in some international intros.
Kingston
Canadian Royalty
So despite the vote tonight it’s so refreshing to see the house playing and making decisions for THEMSELVES not as a pawn in someone else’s game.
Also I’ve slightly changed my perspective on Unlocked. Still not a fan of Derrick but I’m interested to see if the show offers anything beyond just spoon fed opinions.
Also I’ve slightly changed my perspective on Unlocked. Still not a fan of Derrick but I’m interested to see if the show offers anything beyond just spoon fed opinions.
Kingston
Canadian Royalty
I was and I was a bit baffled they didn’t TBH. Even if it was a week too late I’m glad we’ve moved away from seeing the same standard format year over year.
Just skipped through it - emphasis on the skipped. The mystery guest is still a mystery to me. I like both Derrick and Taylor as BB alumni but TV presenters they are not - and the covid style distancing between the made it all feel quite cold. No chemistry between them at all.
At least they're getting their moneys worth out of that set though, but it's too big for the show.
At least they're getting their moneys worth out of that set though, but it's too big for the show.
kamui
Well-Known Member
Looks like we’ll being seeing a return to majority white and “problematic” casting
It's already happening.. they've acknowledged Andy on Unlocked for the first time since the BB15 finale.
You could already tell Derrick's and Taylor's visit on the eviction show that it won't work out and that there wouldn't be any chemistry between them. But I think it was even worse than expected. I give Taylor some credit for trying to be somewhat of an engaging host (not a good one though) but there is absolutely nothing nice to say about Derrick. He's completely boring to watch and listen to.
I liked the guy who was doing the fantasy draft... he had at least some energy.
I’ve been watching but haven’t had time to comment much, but Ava is one of my favourite BBUS characters in a really LONG time!
Kingston
Canadian Royalty
Same
I'm gonna dump all my opinions in one post. Brace yourselves.
Its only week 3 and not much has happened yet to really give this season it's own identity aside from being the season with Rachel, but I am enjoying it. As chaotic as last season was I did struggle with liking the cast, this year I feel almost the oppsite. I do like the cast more than last years but there isn't really any chaos happening. But its still early days.
A big positive I have to say is thank god there is no giant steamrolling alliance created as of yet. I feel like this is the first season is a long while without a 100% solidified group forming or dominating a portion of the game. I guess the pentagon last year was short lived but it still existed. I am behind on the feeds tho and haven't checked jokers as much as I did in week 1. But I have mostly felt like there wasn't much happening last week and this week post veto meeting.
I do like the intro, the "who will win $750,000" feels very "Who wins You decide" esc. The music needs a remix tho, I am so over this BB15/BB16 theme thats been used for way too long. I always liked the BB10-14 era intro, but that might just be because that was when I was getting into BB so I remember those from old memories.
I watched unlocked and it didn't really add much, as I expected it not to. But, it still ads some fun and makes BB feel more like the televised event that BBAU and UK are (or were....) but I can't help but agree about the hosts. Taylor I find is better as a character on the shows rather than a presenter. Her story is great but I can't help but feel she works better as a contestant, as for Derrick I found him boring in 2014 and I still do in 2025. I get that they want winners and they kind of do need to be sort of modern to fit the brief, but there are better options out there. Just thank god its not Cody, Jag or Xavier. If only Jun was more involved these days, I'd love to see her on screen again.
As for the players; Ava is my runaway favourite, she is up there amongst my favourite modern BB casting choices along with Angela and Felicia. She is so unique, real and is also a really great social player. She seems so well insulated in the house and I can see her possibly sneaking her way to the end game. She may get sniped out of the game due to being a jury threat but I am really excited to see where her game goes.
Rachel has been fine so far, I am actually impressed with her managing to suppress her threat level better than she did in BB13. Granted however I am sure many of the players look at her as someone they fear may be too determined and might win the block buster so they might see nominating her as pointless until jury starts and she can be backdoored. Although watching her on the feeds is such a different experience to watcing her on BB12/13 and TAR 20/24. I have always known from reading stuff online that most of her antics are hammed up for the cameras when in reality she is really nice, as said by Britney, Ragan and as well as Daniele. I do enjoy her but I can't help but notice it more when looking at scenes such as the beef with Zae and Keanu. I don't see her making it very far and wouldn't even be surprised if she's a late prejury boot, I hope to see her go deep tho and watching her become the first ever 2 time winner when Dan, Nicole or even Dr. Will couldn't would be a hilarious outcome for the show's canon.
Vince I notice is in A LOT of alliances, which I do like to see a player being really active but he'll probably get caught up in trouble from it, I am also really attracted to him for some reason lol. Morgan reminds me a bit of Vanessa from BB17 and I do like that she is active in the game. I like Mickey but don't see too much from her but I am interested to see what she does with her power and it will probably benefit Rachel. I like Will but he has seemingly given up and might be on his way out. Ashley is ok as she is a number for Rachel but I can't say I like her (weird as I was really high on her pre-season).
Keanu and Kelley are fun chaotic players and I would prefer Kelley wins the Block Buster so she can continue this really strange yet unique strategy of weaponising the pawn position, although I would say she's probably in contention to be one of the worst players of all time. Lauren IMO also won HOH at a horrible time as she was perfectly playing the middle. Adrian and Zach don't do much for me and I cannot stand Jimmy or Rylie. I also almost forgot to even include Katherine in this post lol.
Its only week 3 and not much has happened yet to really give this season it's own identity aside from being the season with Rachel, but I am enjoying it. As chaotic as last season was I did struggle with liking the cast, this year I feel almost the oppsite. I do like the cast more than last years but there isn't really any chaos happening. But its still early days.
A big positive I have to say is thank god there is no giant steamrolling alliance created as of yet. I feel like this is the first season is a long while without a 100% solidified group forming or dominating a portion of the game. I guess the pentagon last year was short lived but it still existed. I am behind on the feeds tho and haven't checked jokers as much as I did in week 1. But I have mostly felt like there wasn't much happening last week and this week post veto meeting.
I do like the intro, the "who will win $750,000" feels very "Who wins You decide" esc. The music needs a remix tho, I am so over this BB15/BB16 theme thats been used for way too long. I always liked the BB10-14 era intro, but that might just be because that was when I was getting into BB so I remember those from old memories.
I watched unlocked and it didn't really add much, as I expected it not to. But, it still ads some fun and makes BB feel more like the televised event that BBAU and UK are (or were....) but I can't help but agree about the hosts. Taylor I find is better as a character on the shows rather than a presenter. Her story is great but I can't help but feel she works better as a contestant, as for Derrick I found him boring in 2014 and I still do in 2025. I get that they want winners and they kind of do need to be sort of modern to fit the brief, but there are better options out there. Just thank god its not Cody, Jag or Xavier. If only Jun was more involved these days, I'd love to see her on screen again.
As for the players; Ava is my runaway favourite, she is up there amongst my favourite modern BB casting choices along with Angela and Felicia. She is so unique, real and is also a really great social player. She seems so well insulated in the house and I can see her possibly sneaking her way to the end game. She may get sniped out of the game due to being a jury threat but I am really excited to see where her game goes.
Rachel has been fine so far, I am actually impressed with her managing to suppress her threat level better than she did in BB13. Granted however I am sure many of the players look at her as someone they fear may be too determined and might win the block buster so they might see nominating her as pointless until jury starts and she can be backdoored. Although watching her on the feeds is such a different experience to watcing her on BB12/13 and TAR 20/24. I have always known from reading stuff online that most of her antics are hammed up for the cameras when in reality she is really nice, as said by Britney, Ragan and as well as Daniele. I do enjoy her but I can't help but notice it more when looking at scenes such as the beef with Zae and Keanu. I don't see her making it very far and wouldn't even be surprised if she's a late prejury boot, I hope to see her go deep tho and watching her become the first ever 2 time winner when Dan, Nicole or even Dr. Will couldn't would be a hilarious outcome for the show's canon.
Vince I notice is in A LOT of alliances, which I do like to see a player being really active but he'll probably get caught up in trouble from it, I am also really attracted to him for some reason lol. Morgan reminds me a bit of Vanessa from BB17 and I do like that she is active in the game. I like Mickey but don't see too much from her but I am interested to see what she does with her power and it will probably benefit Rachel. I like Will but he has seemingly given up and might be on his way out. Ashley is ok as she is a number for Rachel but I can't say I like her (weird as I was really high on her pre-season).
Keanu and Kelley are fun chaotic players and I would prefer Kelley wins the Block Buster so she can continue this really strange yet unique strategy of weaponising the pawn position, although I would say she's probably in contention to be one of the worst players of all time. Lauren IMO also won HOH at a horrible time as she was perfectly playing the middle. Adrian and Zach don't do much for me and I cannot stand Jimmy or Rylie. I also almost forgot to even include Katherine in this post lol.
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