BB11: Who's Really Doin' Whom?

Hey y'all, expect the unexpected on Big Brother 11 and this week may turn out to be very unexpected. I see next week being an entirely different game. Between the disintegration of the cliques and all the speculation on the mysterious power, these houseguests have shown some different colors.

First there is Russell and his nominations. His winning HoH this week really helped no one except Jesse and Natalie. Unfortunately for Russell, he only thinks that he is in Jessie's inner circle and feels some kind of obligation to him. I guess I can kind of understand that because Jessie basically saved him from going on the block and leaving when Ronnie had HoH. But Jessie and Natalie will be the end of Russell.

Russell nominated Ronnie and Lydia and wants Ronnie gone. Jessie, Natalie and Chima (for some reason) are rabid about keeping Ronnie. Chima is almost doing what she's condemned Lydia for doing. She's about ready to whore herself out to keep Ronnie safe. Chima is pinning her hopes on changing Russell's mind about who he wants out. She's promised Russell that she'd vote the way he wants her to, but she's also promised to keep Ronnie. What will she do?

Michele is also in an awkward position if the nominees stay the same. Does she truly have an alliance with Ronnie? Or was she telling the truth when she said that she wanted him gone? She might end up being the swing vote ... if the nominees stay the same. Everyone is being so sweet to her now ... wonder why.

All this speculation could be moot by Thursday because of the veto or because of the Coup D'etat. The Power of Veto competition is today, and if these people are smart, they will go all out to win it. Remember that Julie told them that the only two people guaranteed safe for the next two weeks are the Head of Household and the Power of Veto holder.

The houseguests have been chosen to play and they are Russell, Lydia and Ronnie, of course, and then Jessie, Kevin and Michele. If anyone other than the nominees wins it, will it be used? Good question. Jessie may or may not save Ronnie, he won't if he thinks he has the votes to save him. Kevin may or may not save Lydia, again depending on how he thinks the votes will sway (but honestly, I don't believe Kevin will win anything).

I'm curious about something though. If Jessie, or anyone, wins PoV and they take Ronnie off the block, can he be re-nominated through the Coup D'etat? The scenario that I'm thinking is this: Jessie takes Ronnie off, Jeff or Jordan win the Coup and on Thursday, they put Ronnie back up. That would be hilarious.

Hang on tight, y'all, this week in the Big Brother 11 house could be a bumpy ride. Who do y'all want gone this week? And who did you vote for to win the Coup D'Etat? Oh, and hey, have you been to the CBS page lately? You can also record advice, ranging from wardrobe to hygiene (are you listening Natalie?) for the houseguests by calling 1-323-386-2350 by 11:59 pm BBT Sunday August 2nd. I want to know what you're thinking ... comment below.

Update 3:15pm BBT - For the second time in a row, Michele is the Power of Veto winner! Let the games begin. Ronnie's already been working her. What will she do? Add your comments