jackjill89

I liked this show overall until the last 15 minutes. Alan was such a fun host. Some of the cast was completely annoying (like Christian, Rachel and her outfits) and some were endearing (Andie). I didn't like Cirie at first, grew to like her and then hated that she won. While I know she played the game brilliantly, I couldn't believe how she swore trust and truthfulness to people and then blindsided them in the end. I understand that there is deceitfulness inherent in a show like this and I enjoyed the strategizing up to that last day or so. To look people in the eye and swear your allegiance to them and then screw them in the end -- it takes a certain kind of person to be that cutthroat. I doubt I'll watch a second season because the players will be more savvy and it will be even more cutthroat. Now I know why I don't watch Big Brother and haven't watched Survivor in more than 15 years -- I don't like to see people being rotten to each other.

It was so cringe when Madison came back to the group of women who were lamenting not getting to talk to him to gush over her first encounter with Zach -- which was so lame, but she thought it was EVERYTHING.

Oliver's fakety-fake tears when his family video played. Just go home already. I can't believe he's in the final. He came in to stir the pot, etc. etc. and really, he's just been super annoying. I'm watching, but I've been soooo annoyed this season. It's lost its charm. And, once again, the ridiculous hiding when the blocked contestant is going to visit someone (I'm looking at you Tom, Tamira and Sam) isn't cute or funny like you think it is.

I didn't think they were rating each other as much either. I was frustrated that no one was direct with Marvin during the savage questions. I am amused by how they believe or don't believe someone is genuine based on a few responses over a messaging platform. I would like to know how much goes on that we don't see. Two things that have gotten ridiculously old -- the screaming whenever the circle has an alert and the hiding when a blocked player is coming to visit someone (Xanthi's shrieks are ear splitting). When reality shows have more seasons, the players become so much more self aware and play for the camera so much more. It's annoying.

She's doing all the heavy lifting. He's just whooping and hollering her along.

I've made my peace with the inevitable. I hope to see a lot of fun freestyles tonight.

I'm enjoying this show more than I thought I would from the quick clip they show when you're trying to find something to watch. It's like a mash-up of GBBO and Top Chef but with alcohol. I think it is beautifully shot and I love the slow-mo drink shaking and the sound effects -- a cool show visually and aurally. It's fun to watch them craft a drink from scratch. I'm fascinated by the culinary approach and how just like with cooking different techniques, ingredients, plating, etc. make a difference in the final product. Some of the presentations are pretentious and some of the contestants are extra extra, but I'm hooked and want to see who makes it to the end.

There will always be ringers, and some of them I've really liked, because they brought personality along with their talent. Charli, for all her social media fame, is so incredibly blah. She is technically a lovely dancer. She has beautiful lines. But I feel nothing when she dances. There is no chemistry between Mark and her. Same with her mom. She has such a foul look on her face all the time. Yes, she's technically competent, but I feel nothing when she dances. Her stink face during her time in the bottom 2 v. Jordin's beaming face -- that is the difference right there. I'd take 10 Jordins over 1 Heidi. Jordin may not be as technically good as Heidi, but she brought personality and performance to the floor. Something Heidi completely lacks. I wish Jordin had a different pro. Brandon is meh for me. I don't know who I'd like to win, but definitely not Charli, Heidi or Vinny.

Wait -- it's over for the season? It seemed like it stopped mid sentence.

Charli is technically a terrific dancer... but I feel nothing watching her. I don't feel like she brings any soul or passion to her dances. Same with her mom. She is technically good, but there's nothing there for me. Carrie Ann saying that maybe this contest was in some ways the hardest for Charli was ridiculous. There is a combination of personality on the dance floor and growth throughout the season that is what I look for. Iman had it. It's not even about whether I like the person outside of the competition. I may really like someone, but if they aren't good or aren't growing, they lose me. Charli and mom will make it to the finals and I will be bored witless. I love seeing Mark again, but it's not enough to have me in Charli's court.

There is definitely a lack of boundaries there. Maybe I should have used "toxic" instead of "unhealthy." However, when graded on the "sMothered" scale of dysfunctional mom-daughter relationships, Kathy and Christina are as close to healthy as you're going to find :)

I don't even understand why Ashley I was so into Jared. He is dull, has the worst facial hair and isn't that good looking.

You raise children to leave you, to be successful, independent adults with their own identities. That doesn't mean you can't be close, but these mothers are keeping their daughters attached to them to fill their own selfish needs. My mom was never my best friend. I will never be my daughter's best friend. I am her mom, and only one person gets to be her mom, so that's really special. We love each other, love to spend time and laugh together. But at the end of the day, she's now an adult who lives her own life, and that is what being a successful mom is all about. While Kathy totally butts into Christina's life, I don't see them as having an unhealthy relationship. The others have fostered very unhealthy relationships with their daughters. Truly smothering relationships. It's very sad... and sometimes sick.

I think that Laura Leigh better make sure she has adopted the baby, because if it goes south with Lauren, you bet Lauren and Lisa will take that baby in the blink of an eye. Did you notice how possessive the two of them were last night? Honestly, I would be so angry with Lauren if I were LL. Every time LL tries to set boundaries, Lauren just shrugs her shoulders, rolls her eyes and smiles. Lisa had the audacity to call LL out for trying to set boundaries. I just don't get why LL is in this relationship to begin with. So happy she has dad on her side -- not that he can do much, but he seems like he truly likes LL -- unlike Lisa or even Lauren. Jason is no prize, but Angelica needs to grow up and decide if she wants to be a family with Jason or be momma's little girl forever. She is so wishy washy it drives me insane.

Free Laura Leigh! That poor woman. She will NEVER come first in her wife's life. I do, however, question how in the world she fell in love with Lauren in the first place. Lauren is an overgrown baby. An entitled brat. I bet Laura Leigh will do all the heavy lifting with baby care and then Lauren and her mom will do all the fun stuff with Raegan (oh how I hate that name and the way they spelled it). Sharing bath water was one thing... bathing together another. Yuck. Really? Seeing Cher's baby pix, I feel like mom and share have both done a little something so they look more alike. Am I crazy for thinking this?

Yes! I remember those. My mom made some really yummy ones. Not one contained fish or fish mousse. Blech. Between the pizzas and the sandwich cakes, this was a stomach-turning week.

This is the first season since Tyra began hosting that I am actually looking forward to. She has toned down -- no costume changes, focus more on the contestants/pros than it being the Tyra show, and I like the addition of Alfonso. So far, so good. I like a lot of the contestants. So good to see Mark back.

Again, I will say that Logan didn't NEED to explore his feelings for Gabby. He chose Rachel. The mature thing to do would have been to live with his decision. He just wanted more screen time for that ticket to Paradise (which looks awful this year -- do we really need to hear people farting and see their vibrators? I'm sure I'll hate watch it anyway. Can't quit this stupid franchise.) Pretty lame MTA. There wasn't much to tell.

Oh yes she did... comic gold. As much as I dislike Kelly and Esther, I prefer those types of moms than the ugly mean-spirited ones like Laila and Nancy. They need to ditch Laila, Emily and Shakeeb. It is an old, tired storyline, there is nothing likable about any one of them and Emily is the worst actress ever.

Why did they bring on Kara's loser ex? Um... big news... they had a lot of sex when they were teens and then she went away to college and cheated on him. That's not exactly earth shattering. There's this whole thing about the Thanksgiving break up. Loved them talking about what a sharp salesman Bilal is. They totally had his number. ... how is it any of the ex-wife's business what Shaida thought of staying in the older home? Spah-kuls needs to STFU, as many posters have said. I thought Emily actually looked smaller than when she was on the show -- even before the whole pregnancy thing, which wouldn't have added to her size that early anyway. Baby had plenty of room. But even though she technically looked pretty good, you can't hide that ugly on the inside.

No, Logan, you do not HAVE to tell Rachel about your feelings for Gabby. One of my all-time most despised phrases is "the heart wants what the heart wants." Does he really think that Gabby will give him a chance once he dumps Rachel? He needs to leave.

My favorite line of Emily's... she doesn't want to tell her parents about the pregnancy since they are paying for the wedding and she doesn't want to ruin it for them... ha! What a load of BS. They are paying for the wedding and she doesn't want to ruin it for HER. She doesn't care about how her parents feel. It's all about what will happen to her when they find out. Also, she will somehow spin keeping the news from them to make Kobe look bad, when it's been her that's been the driving force behind keeping mum.

Thank goodness Tommy is gone. He was a walking ball of anxiety. Made me tense just watching him. Christian and Derrick can both go any time. I don't care for either one of them, especially Christian.

There is no way those were random pairings. They wouldn't have risked having an Alexis/Keaton match up. I'm so glad Beau is gone. He seems like a really great person, but he's not the level of everyone else. His stature reminded me of Jackie Gleason on The Honeymooners. Once I saw it, couldn't stop seeing it.

I agree with those saying they should have had a few weeks of only group dates to get to know the guys, then divide and cull the herd.