Image Credit: Cliff Lipson/CBSA little over a week ago, we introduced you to the Big Brother cast of season 12. But tonight (<< Sorry, I had to), we really got to know the cast in the one-hour introduction to yet another summer of walking into work bleary-eyed after a long evening of watching live feeds. And let’s face it — most of the success of a season hinges on how interesting the cast is. So what’s the verdict? Let’s break it down using my Big Brother check list.[SPOILER ALERT, West Coasters!]
+ Heartthrobs? Check.
Between He-of-the-Bieber-’do (and first HOH) Hayden, Brendon the swim coach, and Lane (who doesn’t like thinking), we’re all set on this one.
+ One or more houseguests that remind us of a former contestant? Check.
There are a couple, but the most obvious was Kristen is a bit like Alison Irwin: Sporty and unsuspecting. She’s one to watch.
+ A twist? Check.
We all were wary of the Saboteur twist, but when the houseguests got locked out of their food supply, that’s when I realized this Saboteur isn’t joking around. We get to suffer with the houseguests for one week regarding Sabo’s identity, but I’m taking your guesses now in the comments. The shadowy figure they showed on screen stood a little like a girl, but they could be throwing us off. Oh, Big Brother, you sneaky minx.
+ Sexual innuendos? Check mate!
The first HOH competition involved the houseguests jumping on to a slippery hot dog. I missed this show.
+ Villain? Check?
It might be a bit too early to tell, but I’m sure we’ll find out soon. The important thing is that this person maintain a delicate balance. We have to hate this person enough to tune in every week to wish him (or her) ill but not so much that this person crosses the line and becomes unwatchable. Time will tell. And I don’t think the person we hate will necessarily be the Saboteur — because that would be too simple.
But now comes the big question: Are you ready to devote another summer to Big Brother? Has the premiere hooked you? I’m in this for the long haul, who’s with me? Sound off below. And keep an eye out for both the full TV Watch and for Julie Chen’s guest blog. Yes, people, she’s back! Happy season!
I’m already hooked. I’m predicting Matt as the saboteur. Also on past houseguest similarities – Brittany is setting herself up to be Amy to Ragan’s Marcellas. So far liking this cast.
Glad Rachel has something to watch because there doesn’t seem to be anything between the ears…
I predicted Matt as the saboteur while watching with my buddies tonight! Hope we’re right! =]
ENZO NEEDS HAIR PLUGS!!!!!!!
i’m all in for big brother. i’m so glad its back. i really hope the saboteur is a woman. i did think it was britney, but someone on one of the big brother blogs thought it might be monet bcuz she wasnt on the couch when the lights were off.then when it turned back on she was back on the couch. and now that i think about it, it would make since if she was the saboteur.
That is a very white cast. No asians, hispanics and the one black girl looks to be of mixed race. Four of the dweeby guys could be brothers, what gives? I am a west coaster so haven’t watched yet.
Totally agreed with you. Almost all of the house guests are white. WTH?
They don’t want another Chima meltdown this season.
I think S8 had mainly white people, too.
@Jameesha
Actually I’m pretty sure the producers are counting on it. Why wouldn’t they want controversy? And what makes you think that casting people of color is going to cause a “Chima meltdown”? Right… Btw, I too am very disappointed by the lack of ethnic diversity this season. So bigoted.
Name me one white contestant in BB who destroyed property and got tossed out of the house…waiting…still waiting…no answer still? Hmmm…maybe you should just STFU then.
Hey @Rob:
What about Justin from S2, who got expelled for holding a knife against another contestant’s throat?!
There was a hispanic girl who bailed at the last minute. There was supposed to be 14 houseguests but there`s only 13 now because of it.
ooh… ONE! lol and how would you know this?
Read any Big Brother related fansite, forum or chat room Rob.
@ Josie
humm… Fair enough. I guess they tried to beat their color quota this year by casting 2 people of color. Thanks Josie.
Yes, another season of an all-white (save for the girl who could pass for white). I’ll be skipping it this season and hope that shows like this and “The Bachelor” which is also an all-white show become history. But it definitely is evidence that these producers only want white folks to watch or they’d have a more racially diverse group. Ah, Jim Crow is alive and well.
Ridiculous. Everything is not about color of people or their heritage. I’d like a more diverse cast based on character and personalities. Comparing a show to Jim Crow is moronic.
@ katagarbo
OH!I see. So only Caucasian people are diverse in character and personality and everyone else is all the same. You’re totally right! Let’s just ignore the obvious and offensive bigotry in the casting.
Maybe no other “races” applied for the show? It is a strong possiblity since who would want to be on a show with mostly white college aged contestants? YUCK! No older people? The eldest is 40? I agree, it is not a diverse group – all the beautiful people unite.
@ tommy girl
Yeah… I’m sure that’s the case. A whole country of over 600 million people and only white people auditioned. And even if this is the “reason” (I’m sure). It’s total bull! Jordan (BB11), as well as many previous houseguests, was scouted by a producer. She was at a bar when they approached her to be on the show. What, they couldn’t scout for any Latino people in Cali or Miami? No Asian People on San Fran or Hawaii? Total bull bueno.
@Rob – the population of the United States is just over 300 million. Just sayin’.
he’s wearing a Yom Kippur. welcome back BB. I missed you.
One of the reasons I love BB is the reminder of how much smarter I am than most people.
It’s called a Yamulke, you tool. I hope you were kidding; otherwise your comment is offensive.
maybe watch the show before actually commenting. it may help.
Yeah, you apparently didn’t pay attention during the show…
Seriously- you make that comment? Why are you reading these comments if you haven’t even watched the show. That was the funniest part….
JAMES S. is a TOOL.
Many racebaiters and haters on here… watch the show, will you.
How the heck is that offensive? I’m Jewish – I didn’t think it was offensive, just ignorant and stupid.
Also, if you’re gonna go there and call someone a tool, it’s a yarmulke…not a yamulke.
That was by far the funniest thing of the night!
I agree with the Monet theory… And she would be a GREAT one, as she’s super sweet and likable. No one would suspect her. It would be to obvious if it was the doctor, or either of the blond girls unable to make it across, as they spent alot of time on them…
I concur. I think its Monet. Shes one of the least suspecting castmates to be the Saboteur. If she is, shes playing it pretty well.
I DVR’d the premiere and just watched…Monet is THE only houseguest other than Brendon and Andrew NOT in the living room when the lights go out, so my guess wis she is DEFINITELY the Saboteur.
Just reviewed my DVR, I got confused cause Andrew IS in the shot when the lights go out, and I counted 10 and added him and Brendon in…so KAthy the Sheriff and Monet are BOTH not in the shot in the living room when the lights go out and but are on the end of the left couch when they come back on. So its either Kathy or Monet, or CBS is trying to make us NOT think its Brendon. Its one of those 3, anyone else and its damn near impossible, unless they edited tonight’s episode super well.
This is gonna be great.
“He is obviously a flaming homosexual and those are my people.” I spit iced tea everywhere, this is too damn funny
As long as Allison Grodner doesn’t stick her nose too much into the competitions’ outcomes I’ll watch. But it’s only a matter of time before she starts fixing comps for the sake of ratings. You’ve been warned.
CHIMA IS THAT YOU??
My guess for the Saboteur is Kathy the cop. Why would anyone agree to come on Big Brother for only five weeks? Because that’s the most time you’re allowed off your job without quitting. At forty, Kathy has probably earned that much vacation from the force. Since she wouldn’t be allowed to go for the full three mnths, fifty grand for five weeks’ work is not a bad second choice.
Remember, they’ve already been sequestered for awhile, so she may be taking a leave of absence from her job. I’m still a bit surprised a law enforcement agency would want to risk having an employee make them look bad on this type of national tv (outside the scope of their job). Then again, there was a deputy sheriff on an early season of Real World too.
I am wondering if BB finally decided to have a character with a FAKE name and profession and hometown, etc. What if BB hired an actor/actress to portray this sabateur?
ex: What is Kathy really isnt a cop but using that name and profession? this can go for anyone. Maybe the profession and hometown is all part of the red herring?
I agree, I think whoever the Sabateur is is an unknown actor/actress and is making everything up. I don’t think any person would be able to pull off that acting job pretending they are just playing the game for 5 weeks. P.S. I think Sabateur is Kristin.
I’m hooked, always have been. I hope the Saboteur is a woman. There haven’t been any female villains, Chima was more of a NUT than a villain. Reading the comments and thinking about the House, Monet and the Sheriff chick are the likely ones. We’ll see though.
Nicole in season 2, Ally in season 4, Maggie in season 6….the fact that I know that makes me kind of sick…
Yes, it is indeed sad for you.
I really hope the saboteur is one of the ladies. It would be nice to have a girl villain for a change. I also want Britney to be either a secret genius or the real life equivalent of Mary Cherry.
welcome back BB my guilty summer pleasure
Day 1 and I already have a favorite contestant! I like Annie, who introduced herself to us as bisexual right off the bat. Shes cute and quirky and reminds me of Sarah Silverman. I hope she doesnt become a raging beyotch (like most quirky females on this show become) because I like her personality.
I felt the same. I liked Annie — I found her to be funny and interesting. I found myself wanting to see more of her, and I actually have NEVER felt that way in the first episode of a reality show.
She was my favorite too. Seems like a cool chick. For a while I thought she could maybe be the saboteur. Hopefully she doesn’t turn out to be a d0uche.
I know it’s wrong, but I liked Rachel, right off the bat. I loved her pesonality and of course, her boobs! The Yom Kippur comment was HI-larious! (Did you know that dolphins are Gay sharks?)
Also with so many hot guys in this group, my favorite is the tattooed genius, Matt.
Tampa represent!
Lane and Monet are the only ones I remember not commenting during the show. Makes you wonder if it’s one of them.
James S., I agree with Andy. Once you see Rachel’s clueless quote in context, you’ll do the honorable thing and lay off the hair trigger.
at least there is no Ratalie in this cast, but you never know.
Oh really? What about that trashy red-headed chick with the long rats nest and the stupid comments? She IS our new Natalie.
What was up with the guy who wanted to brush his teeth in the dark? Was he serious?
Maybe he thought it would stay dark for a while and go to bed… hence the tooth brush.