MicheleinPhilly

Sorry about that. I've fixed my last post. I think the 2 or 3 of us posting are watching in "real time" so I would recommend not clicking on any of the spoilers if you've only watched 4 as I think that's about the time we started posting.

Spoiler for episode 10.

I haven't watched the American edit yet but I'm sure it was a mess. Kevin and Sofia were incredibly annoying with their whole "feud" schtick. Although I always find Kevin annoying. I found the seating order odd as well. I would have swapped Jodie and Alan with Kevin and Sofia.

Seriously. I was hoping her honorary Oscar would put a stop to that. The music branch is weird. Ryan Gosling comes across to me as very shy and not someone who would want to draw attention to himself with a performance. Unlike Bradley. I guess we'll see but I would be very surprised if Ryan performs.

Thanks Primetimer for spoiling who comes back on the home page. 🙄

I wouldn't be at all surprised if they get someone other than Ryan to perform it similar to what they did years ago with a song from Chicago. I just can't see Ryan performing in front of that crowd. But speaking of Best Song, WTF is Flamin' Hot??? And why is there ALWAYS a WTF? nomination in this category?

I think Da'Vine Joy Randolph is the closest nominee to a lock in the acting categories.

Wasn't it also the case in season 1 that if someone was approached to be a traitor and they didn't accept, they would automatically be murdered?

I've always had mixed feelings on traitor recruitment. I think it adds an interesting element to the game, but I do wish they would cut it off at a certain number of contestants left in the game. Also, spoilers for episode 9:

Are we only getting 1 episode a week now? I was so looking forward to 9 p.m. last night and was severely disappointed. Yes, I know. I need to get a life. 👵

Episode 9 spoilers:

She became fixated on the idea that 1 of the traitors has to be a big, strong alpha male based on who has been murdered so far.

It's worked up until now but I also think she just put a bigger target on her back with Dan and Parvati. If I was them and knew that Phaedra has essentially declared the other Housewives "off limits" for murder, I'd totally throw her under the bus. Up until now, I've thought she was the most chill and skilled of the traitors. I know there are more Housewives than any other group, but you're not a literal unit. Her reaction to people speculating that at least 1 Housewife has to be a Traitor was too over the top, IMO. She should have saved it for the turret. On the other hand, I also think Parvati should have let someone else raise that issue at the roundtable. It's not like no one else was thinking it.

THIS. I saw a hint of this in episode 3 when she had such a strong reaction to them possibly targeting Sheree. I get that these people are your friends, but this game isn't about that. I'm hoping now that the seed has been planted, more Housewives start getting banished. Mostly because I just find them annoying with the way they swan around the castle in a pack. Speaking of Kevin, WTF is Bling Empire???

I think the fact that after Ekin-Su sipped from the chalice, Parvati took it back and sipped from it too may have been what caused everyone to totally overlook it. Or Ekin-Su and everyone else in that room really is just dumb. I'm more inclined to believe the latter. But I do remember thinking to myself "Smart move" when Parvati took it back and sipped from it.

This was the cattiest roundtable ever and I loved every minute of it. When Parvati called the Housewives out for having scripts...I cackled. And I've never even watched Housewives. Everything was just so ridiculous and over-the-top. And then it continued in the turret! Is it 9 p.m. yet??? That challenge was so creepy and disturbing. If I was Ekin Su I would have puked all over the interior of that coffin. Kevin, please close your mouth when you're chewing. You look like a horse.

Nikki and Jack? I couldn't agree more. Every time they show them being romantic with each other I just roll my eyes.

I am! I am! And I've been DYING for someone to pipe up on this board so I could talk about it. Will also spoiler tag...

I'm dying to watch the U.S. broadcast of this because there was quite a bit of saucy talk, all of which I suspect will get chopped.

According to media reports, he has Covid.

🎯 I don't know if it is just the editors cherry-picking clips to show us but he comes across as shady and nervous and fidgety AF. Like ALL THE TIME. And I don't think he did himself any favors with his roundtable speech. You knew you were going to get called out and that's the best you could come up with? "This is just my personality." I predict he'll get the boot sooner rather than later and I will laugh. It's always the ones that declare themselves as made to be a traitor that make shitty traitors. I also don't really understand his logic in making the murder decisions (because it seems to me, he's totally in charge of that). OK, you want to get out people that you think may suss you out, but you're also eliminating people who have been valuable in contributing to the prize pot. Don't you want to win as much money as you can?

Shows that I previously unfollowed (in some cases years ago) are suddenly appearing under "My Shows" again. Do I need to go in and unfollow all of them manually?

While the sweeps were predictable and a bit boring, overall I thought this was a great show. It moved at a good clip and I appreciated the reunions and some of the surprise presenters (most notably Christina Applegate and Marla Gibbs). I actually enjoyed Mama Anderson because I hate when people ramble on incessantly. I only saw a handful of those "so-and-so would like to thank XYZ" chyrons and wish more shows would do this/more nominees would submit lists. My favorite win of the night was easily Quinta's because I love her and Abbott and hey, someone who actually makes me LAUGH won a comedy award. As I said before, I love The Bear but it has no business being in the comedy category. Hell, I laughed more during Beef and The White Lotus than I've ever laughed during The Bear. How often does this Academy admit new members? Is it every year like the Oscars? I feel like some fresh blood in the voting pool would make things much more interesting. There was absolutely no reason for every single person that appeared on screen in The White Lotus to be nominated. I felt the same way about all of Ted Lasso's nominations (particularly in the guest categories.) Curious to see how 2024 shakes out given that several shows are retired/won't have aired and anything that does air will have a truncated season.

I thought it was nice to see Bergie play the hero. I have no idea who he is but he seems far too wholesome for reality tv.

I'm pissed that her shit stirring worked. I can't remember which of the other contestants pointed it out but that whole conversation was a huge nothing burger. I've only seen Trashelle on her initial season of The Real World (which is the season that caused me to finally tap out) but I can't STAND her. Is this what she does for a living - flit from one reality show to another to manufacture "drama"? And I get it - Peppermint didn't do herself any favors in the kitchen but at this early stage when they have no real evidence against anyone, I wish they would just focus on voting for people that are annoying.