Speaking of Lydia, her and Jordan are best friends in the house. They put make up on together, wear matching clothes, cuddle, and pee together. Lydia and Jordan put on very skimpy lingerie that Lydia brought into the house from Europe. While the pair were out in the backyard throwing a beach ball, inside Laura, Natalie, and Chima jokingly called them sluts.

While outside Lydia and Jordan talked to Braden, Jeff and Kevin. Lydia told them that the house is divided and that Jessie and Russell have been avoiding her since the nomination ceremony. Lydia and Jeff talked about the upcoming Power of Veto competition. Jeff said that no one should use the Power of Veto and let the house decide which one goes home. Lydia told Jeff that he shouldn’t put his neck on the line for her.

Chima, Ronnie and Michele lost the Have/Have not competition. They are on slop for the entire week, sleep in the Have Not room, and shower using cold water for the entire week. Many of the houseguests said that the reason Chima was nominated because she had a tantrum regarding being in the out crowd. Ronnie told people on the backyard couches that he can’t wait for next week so he can make brownies.

Jessie and Lydia finally spoke. Lydia said that she was shocked that he nominated her. She knew it was coming because he was avoiding her earlier in the day. She said she would never nominate Jessie, she finds sanctuary in him. Jessie said he wishes she would have told her these things earlier. They then spent about 45 minutes flirting with each other.

As the night progressed it became obvious that Lydia doesn’t like Natalie, and the feelings are mutual. Natli

Lydia and Ronnie spoke in the Recycle room. Lydia tells him she thinks Jessie/Natalie/Laura/Russell have a secret alliance. He asks Lydia who in her group she thinks is expendable. She says Kevin. Others join the room and the game talk ended.

As the night wound down one by one houseguests began to check in for the night. Ronnie sneaked up in the Head of Household bedroom and had a quick conversation with Jessie! Apparently Jessie and Ronnie have a secret alliance! Ronnie relays all the information he has learned from the night – including what Lydia told him. Jessie relayed a bit information too!

It looks like Jessie has definetey stepped up his game this year.

Status: In a Relationship

Age: 29 (b. 9/18/79)

Residence: Chula Vista, Calif.

Job: He’s a graphic designer.

Personality: He is “ghetto, fabulous and inappropriate.” At times he “can get bitchy.”

Challenges: Kevin believes the most difficult part of the game will be its duration.

Goals: He hopes to win the money and hopes “that somewhere the parents with whom he lost touch can smile knowing what their now grown-up son has accomplished.”

Strategies: He says he knows how to find the slightest flaw in a person and magnify it for all to see. He also says he is “not too proud to throw a few battles if it means winning the war. After growing up in the closet, he knows he has the tools to deceive anyone who gets in his way.”

Memorable Characteristics: He grew up a Jehovah’s Witness and was excommunicated from the church at age 21. He is of African-American and Japanese heritage.