Mercy
Well-Known Member
This is a really bittersweet eviction result for me. I am THRILLED that Ashleigh has been saved, but at the same time I am really upset that it had to come at the expense of somebody like Jale. I don't like Helen, at times I have hated her; the way she treats people is absolutely repugnant, yet when I look at her I see this deeply flawed woman with a lot of self-awareness. Why else would Helen have been so affected by Chris' revelation of his self hatred? Because she knows what it's like - she hates herself in a very similar way. That was genuine emotion from Helen. I can't truly hate Helen - she's just too pitiable a character. I don't think Jale should be crucified for showing Helen forgiveness - rather she should be commended for being able to see Helen for what she is and putting past grievances aside - it's not something that's easy for a lot of people to do. Jale's not perfect, but she has been one of the more likeable housemates this season, so while I'm glad Ashleigh survived, I'm still really gutted by seeing Jale go. Marlon would have certainly been evicted this week if he hadn't been so fucking selfish and cowardly by pushing that button (or if the producers hadn't engineered such a dumb twist in the first place). Now with the Armageddon twist confirmed (absolute joke in taking the public vote out of the equation, by the way), I hope that at least sacrificing Jale wasn't for nothing and that Marlon walks out those doors on Monday. Will the housemates have forgiven him after his apology? Marlon saving himself only to be evicted three days later certainly would be wonderful justice. Still hate the twist though - I do realize that if Marlon had gone tonight, it would have certainly been Ashleigh out those doors on the Monday. What a mockery of the whole "Who goes, you decide!" rubbish. After this, will they ever be able to utter that phrase with a straight face again?