Most threads on here are full of constant moaning.

This may sound slightly pathetic but Joel's interview of Marc was one of my favourite scenes since Channel 5 took on Big Brother. To be fair to Marc it worked because he was honest (except on the alcohol question; I feel he was excessive there) but I learned more about him due to the interview than the rest of his time in the House put together.

I wish they'd post the remaining interviews on the Big Brother website.

The forum does get well competitive and negative at times.
I make the mistake of visiting the forum before catching up on the latest episode and I assume something major must have happened, only to be disappointed when it was just fairly minor.

BB is always toying with them, telling them one thing and then doing another, so when some newbies come in and say one thing and then do another then they are going to get a little prickly about it. I don't mind any of the newbies though, infact I think the house has greatly improved since the the 4-out 4-in eviction.

Joel is someone who tends to analyse things, which apparently makes him smug and manipulative, but then someone like Jack gets criticized for getting grumpy and argumentative. So you can't win either way really.
People just see what they want to see - you think the best of a housemate you like and think the worst of a housemate you dislike, when sometimes it's the same thing happening.

Was a much more enjoyable show tonight, it gave you a feel of what live feed might be like when they're just relaxed and having fun.

In other news, Joel's odds to win might be the best they've ever been. He's top 5 on most sites and is now top 4 on betfair:
http://www.oddschecker.com/tv/big-brother/winner

Still a long way to go but I'll enjoy it while it lasts. Certainly not bad when just a few days ago he was 2nd to last (only above Simon) and fave to be evicted.

Yes, it's been a nicer and more calm few days since Friday.

I'm pleased his odds have risen, hope he does make the final.

I enjoyed it too. It gave Marc some depth.

I watched that Bit on the side show again last night (I never watch but couldn't sleep) and I was surprised the audience were very pro Joel and when one person said Joel was going to win it got a loud cheer from the crowd. I know the audience is usually full of ***** and idiots lol but maybe he is the darkhorse of the season

It's good to see Joel seems to be gaining in popularity; both in odds and in the polls

http://www.oddschecker.com/tv/big-brother/winner

hes close to over taking danny

I think he will be nominated next week but can see Harry, SHowbiz and others being bigger targets for eviction; so unless he ****s up big time he should be okay for the next few weeks. Unless of course they do another shock 4out4in twist

If he continues like he is I can see him being the darkhorse to win it all.

I think he'll be alright. I think the newbies will still be picked off until they're gone, then it will get interesting. I can see Harry and Sam being up this week, as I reckon they may give Simon a week off as he has quietened down and not been as bitchy or as "showbiz." That's assuming Marc goes into the secret house, as I am expecting him to.

I think this twist does have the potential to screw Joel over, especially as it almost certainly will affect nominations.
Depends what they see from the bunker, Helen and Nikki sounds like a particularly toxic duo who could take the bitterness way too far.

Marc won't want either Sam or Simon to go up but he will probably try to screw over Harry any way he can. I think Nick and Jack could also be in trouble, Nick for his connection to Harry and Jack because his passes have run out.

Sadly I think if the producers do any influencing then Joel will probably be one of the names they wouldn't mind going up.
As long as he doesn't go up with some sort of combination of Chloe, Danny, Cristian and maybe Jade too, then he should survive the week.

I Nikki's interview she said she only likes Christian, Chloe and Joel and cant stand Showbiz or Jack so hopefully she will stand her ground because no doubt Marc and 3 in the bunker will be the ones nominated. I think Marc respects Joel in a way as well so hopefully he will be okay, but I think Harry is a sure bet to go next week. If bunkers nominate I think with Marc there he will make sure she is up and if housemates do nominate I think Harry will be nominated. Like I said I can see Joel getting nomiantions and possible nominated but no doubt he will be up against more unliked people like Harry, Showbiz, Sam, Jack and maybe even Nick/Jade so he should be okay.

Yes I agree if housemates nominate I can see it being Harry, Sam and Joel/Jack/Christian

but I fully expect Marc (who I agree will be 100% going to bunker) and the 3 legends to be the only ones nominating. Like I said Nikki seems to like Joel, Christian and Chloe and Marc does not like Harry so again like I said I fully expect Harry to be the one going next week.

I can Nikki/ Helen gunning for Jack or Harry as he thinks he's popular and isn't anymore and brings nothing really and I can't see Helen liking Harry much

I just don't want to see Joel go in some crap twist with No vote/ noms like Danielle/ Marlon and I can see this Time Warp thing being similar to the Armageddon week

Hey everyone! Team Joel after going off him last week, i'm back!

Liked him from the start!

I think Joel might be okay this week. Nikki seems to like him and the other legends seem to dislike others more. -fingers cross-

Nikki has said Joel and Chloe are her favourites.

I seriously can't wait to see them interact, I hope they click.

Hopefully he'll be safe as long as they don't have some sort of agenda, basically putting him up to avoid putting someone else up.

Just when Joel was looking more and more secure in the house, I think this twist has the potential to change alot of things. Especially if Helen comes in the main house with all guns blazing wanting a fight, plus Marc's popularity could become damaged by any sort of association with Helen. Would be quite an achievement if she managed to ruin two series in a row.

^ I agree, I'm going to be nervous all week now.

I hope he isn't put up.

Joel now
3rd favourite on Oddschecker
http://www.oddschecker.com/tv/big-brother/winner

So bloody proud!

He's been brilliant.

Hes close to over taking Chloe now as well

He is level with some bookies and is shortening whilst Chloe is lengthening

From tellymix:


Looking good for Joel avoiding being nommed at this stage!

Unless he means favourite to nominate lol

Helen says: “I like Jade she has Nick’s best interests at heart. I think she is genuinely a good friend to him. If I have got anyone wrong it is her. I am interested to see what Joel is like.

What does this mean?

He was in safe zone so does that mean he is safe all week?

I also noticed Marc whispered something to Joel when he went back in, and he spoke highly of him according to Helen. I feel like if anyone would stand up to Helen it would be Joel.