The John James & Josie Appreciation Thread (Part 24)

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juliea

20-08-2010

Lovely letter thanks for sharing x
[List][*]Admin Edit: This thread is a continuation of The John James & Josie Appreciation Thread (Part 23)[/List]

sunshine_x

20-08-2010

Wooo part 24!

flbkab

20-08-2010

New Thread

bbfan09

20-08-2010

I hate when you type out a big reply and then the thread closes

lol woohooo for part 24 though

milkybar39

20-08-2010

Originally Posted by sunshine_x:
“Wooo part 24! ”

whats was that about 14 hours

rach11906

20-08-2010

We chat FAR too much but I love it!!

brudge83

20-08-2010

Ah lads, another bit.

Brit post your letter again just in case.

jas259

20-08-2010

Part 24 woooooo

maggie-oaks

20-08-2010

Someone repost Brits letter.. i was in tears

Mythi

20-08-2010

Thats absolutely amazing Brit, we HAVE to get it to John James one way or another!!

Thank you Brit xxxx

(I'm not embarrassed to say I've just burst into tears at work)

zenscara

20-08-2010

Originally Posted by Brit_x:
“Hello luverlies! Air kisses all round and huggles!

Today is the day - yada yada yada. Get Corin out. Keep JJ in. Fight till the very end!!!!

Tam - thanks for the updates hun, keep them coming as i'm in work till after 4.

I just quickly wanted to post this. I came up with a letter for JJ last night. After I watched the HL's - I got really peed off at this whole hatchet job situation. JJ deserves to know just how loved he is and how much support he has. I don't know what everyone's thoughts on this will be - if you think it would be worthwhile trying to get it to him in some way or even if you think its any good! But I just opened Word and started to type out my thoughts to him, collective thoughts that I think we all share.

Catch up later on lovelies - keep the faith. JJJ always!

xxxxx
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To: John James
From: All of your (& Josie’s) supporters at the Digital Spy (DS) John James & Josie Appreciation Thread

Johnny James,

It’s hard to even begin to write a letter which reflects just how amazing we have found BB this year – and it’s all thanks to you (& that Bristolian lass with the Cameron Diaz eyes)

How to begin… well let’s start at the very beginning. For a while now, BB in the UK has been pretty much about HM’s gaining 15 minutes of fame. Gone are the days where we get to watch interesting characters, analyse their personalities and watch how they engage with others. It’s all about the cameras, where they are and how to look like they aren’t aware of them, when really all they want to do is a big gigantic pose in front of them. This year, I tuned into BB (like many) because it’s the last series in the UK. It’s the end of an era really in terms of UK television. BB is the original reality TV show for us. Many have come off the back of it – but I’ve always had a soft spot for BB. So, I tuned in for the last one and apart from that, I didn’t expect anything about it to be spectacular. I’m pleased to say that I was wrong. (Although not about some of your fellow housemates).

On launch night when you were selected, I’m not gonna lie, I didn’t really have any expectations for you to break the mould of BB HM’s gone by. But John, you really have. Watching you progress from a young lad to a man has been interesting, endearing, funny and emotional – often all that at the same time! You truly are one of the best BB HM’s to brace our screens since the very early days of BB.

You have given us some classic BB moments which we will never forget. But it’s been your ability to separate a show from real life that’s really got us all firmly in the Johnny James fan club.

John – you need to know that despite what anyone tells you out there in the big bad world; you have got some sh*t hot morals and you are a good person. Ok, so we don’t know you personally – but we have watched you for 70-odd days and we’ve gotten to know the person on our screens for more than a BB HM.

You have shown that it doesn’t take something like BB to define who you are as a person. To have taken your journey to get to BB, it takes balls for you to then go in there and in your own words, not give a rip, if what you say or do is what BB wants. Many HM’s are about pleasing BB, playing along with BB – you have completely gone against this and we love you for it.

As time has went on, you have progressed from that guy you went in as. I’m not saying you have changed who you are – but you’ve learnt a lot about yourself, and some credit has to be given to Josie here because she really does bring out the best in you. I think we all have the ability to find ourselves, to learn about ourselves and improve ourselves. But sometimes, you need that someone to guide your way. Just to give you a bit direction, a reason to develop who you are and not be scared of a bit of change.

From what you have shared on BB, we know you haven’t always had it easy. You say that a couple of years back you lost your Dad. I can’t say I have suffered the same loss – but a lot of us on the thread have gone through all different types of life experiences which have tested us and ultimately made us the people we are today. It can’t have been an easy time for you and your Mum, but to be able to get through that and be who you are today – that’s inspirational John. It’s a sign of how strong you are, even if you don’t always feel or recognise it.

Shall we talk about her? Yeah, we will because we LOVE her and she has been a big part of your journey over the past few months. Josie Gibson…

Let’s get one thing straight. We love both you and Josie – as individuals and together. It’s not about us all being a bunch of soppy romantics (ok..some of us are!).

The two of you should be extremely thankful to have found one another. Two people from opposite sides of the world, leading different life’s but in many ways searching for the same thing. To have been brought together under these circumstances – out of all the thousands of people who auditioned – is really nothing short of special. It’s not something that happens everyday – sometimes only once in a lifetime, if that. Its fate, John. You don’t have to be a soppy romantic to work that one out!

Josie is… in a word… AMAZING. It can be hard for girls to go on BB and get the kind of support that Josie has received from the public, especially from all the girls out there. But it’s hard to deny her such support when she truly is a lovely girl – not to mention absolutely stunningly gorgeous!

Now, it’s not about telling you we know you’re relationship with Josie better than you do. We don’t. But we know what we have watched over the past 10 weeks and we recognise something special when we see it. John – that girl loves the bones of you. You can tell it’s not easy for her to open up to someone, to put her trust in them – but we reckon she has with you and you have with her.

Watching your relationship develop has been an absolute privilege. It’s been pretty evident to us from the beginning that the connection you have with each other – whatever it may be – is 100 million gazillion% genuine. Please take no notice of anyone who says different. You know your relationship with Josie – you know each other. In a word full of negativity, it’s no surprise even the best of things can be sucked into negative bullsh*t – don’t let that happen with you guys. What you have is too damn right important to let anyone else interfere. BB tried it; some of your fellow HM’s tried it. The outside world can be testing, but if you can make it past that bunch – you’ll make it through anything.

What’s so great about the both of you, is how you compliment each other. No, I’m not talking about Jose telling you you’re a bit of alright in that football kit (which you are by the way!). It’s how you react to one another. When you’re off on one, all it takes is her presence, her voice and it calms you down. When she’s feeling low, all it takes is for you to be around her, to know that you care and she picks up. You’re a resolver, whereas she walks away. Even when you fight – it just works – because although she takes her hurt out as anger and tries to walk away – you push her to resolve it. You both care equally about the situation but show it in different ways. But with every collision, you come together. You learn more about each other and it makes you both stronger. With those kind of foundations, what you have is really something quite unique and rare to find.

From outsiders looking in, in our opinions, there is no denying there is an attraction between you both. An outer attraction and an emotional attraction. It’s obvious you both love each other’s company – you really do bring out the best in one another.

I can only imagine that the outer world can seem a completely different place to the confinements of BB. But what you should both realise and I’m sure you will, is the connection you have with each other is not restricted to BB. It really doesn’t matter where in the world you are, if you feel strongly for someone else – the 4 walls surrounding you don’t make any difference.

John, it’s obvious you treat everyone as equal and you take each person for who they are. You can’t get on with everyone in this world – but you always give them the benefit of the doubt. Sammy Peppaaa is a fine example here! That’s an amazing quality to have.

Throughout your time on BB, you’ve had highs & lows – but one thing is for certain John, you have been a credit to your mother and we can only imagine, your father would be very proud.

Love and kindness are never wasted. They always make a difference. They bless the one who receives them, and they bless you, the giver. - Barbara De Angelis

Keep doing what you are doing John. You’re one in a million.

Love, wishes & happiness:

From the DS John James & Josie Appreciation Thread
xxx”

Brit that's awesome -- can we put it as an insert in the first page of the scrapbook? It's perfect!

Ok, Operation Scrapbook is beginning to pick up but we need messages and pics etc asap so we can make it asap and concentrate on the harder job of getting it to him! Operation Flowers To JJ's Mum is also ongoing, though might be harder to get them to her as they'd be perishable -- but at the very least I think we should send a card. I'm going to keep reposting about this as I've had a few messages already and people starting to follow the new Twitter (JJ1Support) but we need to really get it rolling fast. I know loads of you have written the most beautiful things that have made everyone cry -- even if it's just going back and finding what you wrote in a heartfelt post, please send it!

Either to the email address you will find posted here: http://www.facebook.com/topic.php?ui...7624&topic=588

Or tweet it to @JJ1Support (the email is on there too)

Caged Kitty

20-08-2010

Hello people. Can't believe I've missed so much of livefeed today of all days. Real life interupts at the worst possible times.

Well I don't want to be a negative nancy but I am a realist and bookies odds like Johns are at the moment are never wrong. Unfortunately without a miracle it does mean we are losing our beautiful John James tonight.

Saying that I'm not so sure it's a bad thing from JJ and J's pov. I think he and JJJ will become stronger once he's got a chance to spend time with him Mum, not worry about what he can say and what he can't (we already know she's a fan of this relationship and she knows her boy better than anyone), he'll get a look at some of those amazing youtubes. He'll get to see how long ago it was that Josie 1st expressed an interest that was more than just friends as one of his doubts about how she feels about him has to do with him thinking that it was Rach and Co who put these things in her head. Absence does make the heart grow fonder and anyone of us who has ever been in love can attest to that. He'll also get to see the huge amount of positive press and support he/they have had. At the moment he thinks the world out there hates him.

Saying all that I do believe in trying til the very end so I am continuing to vote out those who have a chance to go before John. Unfortunately that includes voting for Dave and Sam also.

So I'm voting for:
Sam

Dave

Corin (easy as I don't like her at all and am glad that now people can see what I've seen for weeks).
Steve (anyone need a reminder as to who Steve even is? He'll be in the best bits of the sofa.

)

Brit fab letter. Post it again in the new thread.

Neros_mum

20-08-2010

Brit, Thank you so much for sharing the letter.

There is only one word to describe it and that is perfect, however we can, we have to get that letter to him, it says everything.

mgvsmith

20-08-2010

Originally Posted by brudge83:
“Ah lads, another bit.

Brit post your letter again just in case.”

Great idea. The letter is brilliant and John J must read it.
Try delivery via the friend on Facebook.

Lovetoread

20-08-2010

Originally Posted by bellabella:
“I have felt sick all day.

Seriously will Jose manage in the house; she's got more down by the day this week often barely to change out of her pj's. She'll struggle, get into cooking routine, wait a few days and then discover she has to go back in.”

I am a bit worried about this - not just if it is Josie who is the winner, but for anyone frankly, particularly if they do indeed intend to do the Davina/press interviews etc and then send them straight back. It's all about the psychology of having been locked away, coming out and then being locked away again (even if it is as a result of the positive experience of winning). Look at how they ALL are now that they know that Tuesday is the end. It completely knocked the wind out of the house telling them that and they shouldn't have done so IMO. Plus ... clothing needs laundering, hair needs cutting etc, they are somewhat sleep deprived, to be honest whoever wins ought to have a few days out to recharge the b atteries and then go in afresh.

And because of her situation with John, Josie if she does win, has got even more pressures to make a re-entry into the house more problematic. I'd love her to win for her self esteem and in her role as a "natural" woman, but I'm kind of scared for her too ...

conchie

20-08-2010

who would have believed it !!!!!! Part 24...............

To think this is the part........that will have us all traumatised in about six hours......well.... to be honest.......not really....... its a win win situation.

I almost hope John is out tonight.......... I feel he desperately needs a few precious days with his mum and friends... and he will be in flying form again, ready for Tuesday night.

My dream scenario would be for John and Pepper to be called together and walk out together !!! They would be overjoyed to do that, how fab would it be to see both of them coming out together.

I just hope they both get to say everything they want to say to each other before tonight........ and Josie can be relaxed instead of fretting over the next few days.

bbfan09

20-08-2010

Fab letter Brit

Thomasbarnaby1

20-08-2010

Brit ur letter made me

Especially the BIB:

John, it’s obvious you treat everyone as equal and you take each person for who they are. You can’t get on with everyone in this world – but you always give them the benefit of the doubt. Sammy Peppaaa is a fine example here! That’s an amazing quality to have.

Cos thats the one aspect of John's personality that I love the most, I really hope Josie comes to understand this side of him, and how special he is for it!

reddress

20-08-2010

Brit that was a beautiful post it made me well up.

flipflop65

20-08-2010

Here i go again.............blubbering mess
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NAAOS...eature=related

JJJ_finland

20-08-2010

Well done, Brit

izzie76

20-08-2010

Originally Posted by reddress:
“Brit that was a beautiful post it made me well up.”

Wow that me cry my kids ask me what was up i cant say anything

Such a sweet thing to say

sunshine_x

20-08-2010

Are all 4 evictions happening in the second show? They might announce who's going at 10.00 then let them have 30 mins before going. They always used to do that with evictions. In a way I hope JJ's eviction is instant rather than JJJ both knowing that he's going and having half an hour to wait around. On the other hand, in 30 mins they could get some serious mack daddy on!

Claire10

20-08-2010

haha guys not koing but my friend has just asked me "who the hecks steve?" lol!

Mcgef

20-08-2010

Hi all,

I have posted a couple of times on this thread during the 'will they, won't they get together' phase of the relationship, but have been a serial lurker since then and have enjoyed all of your posts and banter. Particularly want to thanks Bayla & Achtung for their videos and everyone else for their screencaps - got me through the day in work! Also meant I kept my job by acutally turning up (took the day off today in case it is.......well you know).

My observation on the whole thing is that once John declared his love for Josie it was the end of the road for him with BB and they systematically assisinated his character in order that they could have the ultimate story line for their last few days - how does the broken hearted Josie cope without him. My impression is that they have been lying in the long grass waiting to do this to him because of his game of one-up-manship with BB. And once he had served his purpose with Josie they decided it was time to show him who is boss. I'm not saying John is perfect - he messed up big time the other day with the crabeyes and Rachael situation (he should not have risen to the bait) - but he is certainly not the 2 dimensional character that BB is trying to portray. IMO he is in fact the most complex and interesting character that BB has ever had. As he would say 'I like him'!

As for Josie I think she is winner all right! There is no other character in the house who has shown such good humour (apart from her few spats with John), kindness, humility, lack of bitchiness and general all-round affibility. The results on the 'board that does not lie' says it all. The only bad words which have been said about her have been by those who envy her superb all-round personality. She is the least fake person I have ever seen on BB. As my grandmother would have said ' she has no corners on her '! High praise indeed.

I have hope that the bookies predictions for tonight are wrong, but if not I do think they will both make a go of their relationship and will discover so much more about each other when they leave. I would love to hear about it when they get out, but if I don't I wish them all the best for the future.

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