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Old 17-09-2015, 11:56
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I have tried to like Austin, and I did at the start, but this last week he is showing a really nasty side to himself. He sulks and won't accept apologies until he's whined about it to everyone and the Diary Room, he just won't let things go. He seems to pick fights with mainly women, apart from Jenna, who he seems to be a little scared of. Sometimes looking at his face when people have apologised to him, he looks like a sulky teenage boy who just doesn't want to let it go because he feels somehow he will be on the wrong foot if he does. I really wanted to find him to be likeable, but he's making it impossible now.
I agree with everything you say about Austin, I feel exactly the same about him too! I liked his jovial side early on but realise that he was the person that put seeds of doubt into people's minds on the first night by stirring things up and saying how much he disliked Farrah and all of America hated her too! He won't confront Jenna because he's scared of her even though she loads the gun for Farrah to fire most of the time. I think that both Austin and Jenna are chief manipulators and would love to see these two go on Friday!
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Old 17-09-2015, 12:03
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Austin should be ashamed of himself. It is beyond obvious that he's using his dead brother as a storyline, and capitalizing on the fact that Chloe wasn't there. Him pretending he actually gives a shit whether a girl he barely knows, and already didn't like didn't come out to toast is complete crap. I have suffered close family loss just like him, and you couldn't pay me to discuss it on television, and share those emotions with people I barely know. He's an attention whore though, and since Chloe can barely form a proper sentence in response, and Stevi is totally useless he's going to continue to target her. Janice is a nut case, but I hope she loses it on Austin even more so if he doesn't quit.

Kudos to James though for seeing Austin was out of line with the alcoholism attack, and actually saying it to his face. Austin won't take it in, but I'm glad it was said. I'm not a Chloe fan, but attacking her over her addiction issues is so low. If Austin actually understood alcoholism like he claims he would not be treating it with such disregard. Chloe is sober right now, and that shouldn't be ridiculed or questioned.
Exactly this, well said!
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Old 17-09-2015, 12:07
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Austin should be ashamed of himself. It is beyond obvious that he's using his dead brother as a storyline, and capitalizing on the fact that Chloe wasn't there. Him pretending he actually gives a shit whether a girl he barely knows, and already didn't like didn't come out to toast is complete crap. I have suffered close family loss just like him, and you couldn't pay me to discuss it on television, and share those emotions with people I barely know. He's an attention whore though, and since Chloe can barely form a proper sentence in response, and Stevi is totally useless he's going to continue to target her. Janice is a nut case, but I hope she loses it on Austin even more so if he doesn't quit.

Kudos to James though for seeing Austin was out of line with the alcoholism attack, and actually saying it to his face. Austin won't take it in, but I'm glad it was said. I'm not a Chloe fan, but attacking her over her addiction issues is so low. If Austin actually understood alcoholism like he claims he would not be treating it with such disregard. Chloe is sober right now, and that shouldn't be ridiculed or questioned.
Absolutely agree with this post. Well said.

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Old 17-09-2015, 12:50
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Austin should be ashamed of himself. It is beyond obvious that he's using his dead brother as a storyline, and capitalizing on the fact that Chloe wasn't there. Him pretending he actually gives a shit whether a girl he barely knows, and already didn't like didn't come out to toast is complete crap. I have suffered close family loss just like him, and you couldn't pay me to discuss it on television, and share those emotions with people I barely know. He's an attention whore though, and since Chloe can barely form a proper sentence in response, and Stevi is totally useless he's going to continue to target her. Janice is a nut case, but I hope she loses it on Austin even more so if he doesn't quit.

Kudos to James though for seeing Austin was out of line with the alcoholism attack, and actually saying it to his face. Austin won't take it in, but I'm glad it was said. I'm not a Chloe fan, but attacking her over her addiction issues is so low. If Austin actually understood alcoholism like he claims he would not be treating it with such disregard. Chloe is sober right now, and that shouldn't be ridiculed or questioned.
I have been called evil for saying this and I'm glad it's becoming more apparent. The more time goes on the more inexcusable he becomes...... it takes a lot to make Farrah look good but he almost manages it.
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Old 17-09-2015, 13:07
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Much as I find Chloe tedious, I wish she would just stand up and say "Look, I didn't know your brother and I barely know you, grow the F*** up!"

Austin needs knocking down a peg or two.
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Old 17-09-2015, 13:12
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Much as I find Chloe tedious, I wish she would just stand up and say "Look, I didn't know your brother and I barely know you, grow the F*** up!"

Austin needs knocking down a peg or two.
Yes, if only she did grow a pair and say that. Austin is taking this too far imo. It should have been a private moment for Austin to remember his brother and those that wanted to join him could have done so.

They don't know Austin's brother, why should he insist everyone go to something that is personal to him.

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Old 17-09-2015, 13:48
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Yes, I heard him say that at the time. But now you've just written it out I realise how bad that actually sounds.
So he just sees Chloe as a person who should be under somebody's power?
Does he think that Stevi should 'man up' and take control of 'his' woman?
This is getting ridiculous now. I've hear Austin called a woman hater a misogynist and that he only picks on women by those conveniently forgetting his words with Bobby and Stevi and his friendships with Gail, Sherrie and Natasha.

He was clearly having a go at Stevi and Chloe's pathetic slavering lap dog relationship with Janice. Chloe said she went to bed because Janice told her Really need anyone say more

Definitely not a fan of Chevi, either, and this is my take on the whole Austin situation: this is not about Chloe not "saluting" his deceased brother, or about the alcohol. Rather, he is starting to see the cracks in their facade. He is not the only one to question their relationship and their silly shtick. Chloe's non-stop breakdowns are tiring as hell, obviously. And if anyone looks bad in this scenario, it is Stevie, for being the wuss that he is and not coming to Chloe's defense in any effective way. The Incredible Hulk?? Really?? More like The Incredible Bulk. Mind you, I don't agree with the way that Austin is beating a dead horse with this matter, but he is frustrated. I would be too.
Great post, completely how I see it. I can hardly bear the sight of the pathetic duo desperately trying to win the audience over. Chloe crying without tears and Stevi speaking to the camera Yuck yuck yuck

I don't blame Austin for being at the end of his tether one bit. I'm with him on that.
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Old 17-09-2015, 18:39
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Austin is clearly more aggressive and dismissive toward women. All you have to do is look at who his major blow outs have been with - Farrah, Janice and Chloe. Sure, he popped off at Bobby and Stevi occasionally, but it's with no where near the vitriol. Can you really be surprised someone would label him a misogynist? He said nasty things about Jenna when she wasn't around, and is snide to her face, but way too afraid to actually take her on. Natasha most likely scares him shitless too, and doesn't seem to say much to him at all. He knew that going after Sherrie or Gail would only make him look awful, and neither gave him any ammunition. He used Farrah, Jenna and Janice as the obvious targets until Chloe gave him the opportunity to pull her into the mix as well. When I see him full on targeting a man in the house I'll get back to you, but that will never happen.
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Old 17-09-2015, 18:44
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Austin, like Jenna and Farrah, goes on 24/7 about his little, tiny, amazing feelings. Sick of his feelings. I suggest he sit in some ice and numb his feelings.
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Old 17-09-2015, 19:01
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I didn't mind him until this memorial stuff. He's really ****ing me off with his grand standing and self-entitlement in that he expects all these people who are relative strangers to raise a toast and show respect for his brother. Who the **** is his brother? Yes, he died in a car crash but he's not the only person in the world who has suffered a tragedy.

After he shaved his hair off in support for Gail, I thought it was a lovely gesture. Until he threw her under a bus less than 24 hrs later with his nomination. Then, I started to question his motives as a desperate bid for airtime.

I thought it possibly cruel and cynical on my part to think perhaps he is also using his brother's tragedy for air time also. Not because he is narcissistic. That, I believe he is to a certain point and he obviously has a lot of love for his late brother. But, we must remember, his talent is being a reality tv star. These folks folks will whore their deepest emotions in front of the camera to become relevant, i.e: have intimate surgery, give birth, have sex, chronicle their cancer treatment, film their counselling sessions, etc - is it particularly shocking that Austin would use his brother's death for air time? Not because he doesn't give a shit about his sibling but because he is your typical dyed in the wool, reality tv wannabe, it is normal to expose your own emotions?

Still think it was wrong that he seems to think it was compulsory everyone should attend his brother's memorial. Even deep, personal human tragedy is there for public consumption, which sits ill at ease with me. What if the other house mates had a personal anniversary of a loved ones death - Would they have to give that reason to Austin to bale out and only under those circumstances he would accept that? It might be best for others to keep the peace and show up for the memorial but at the end of the day, why should they have to? Austin has shown zero respect for Chloe since day one but he expects her to show him sympathy and respect for his own brother? His arrogance has gone through the roof. i really don't know what's pissing him off but he is bang out of order! Sitting there, like he's all high and mighty and acting deeply offended by her actions. His actions remind me of that Stephen Fry quote:

“It's now very common to hear people say, 'I'm rather offended by that.' As if that gives them certain rights. It's actually nothing more... than a whine. 'I find that offensive.' It has no meaning; it has no purpose; it has no reason to be respected as a phrase. 'I am offended by that.' Well, so ****ing what."

Honestly, I wish somebody would say to him after the way he has carried on regarding the memorial, 'so ****ing what, Austin! You got your air time now sit your ass down.' I'm really disappointed in him and it's uncomfortable to watch him pick on Chloe. I'm not a fan of her and she is a few bricks short of a wall and not quite there and obviously emotionally vulnerable and I can imagine she is exasperating to live with but, it's awful viewing watching him attack her the way he does. And using his brother's memorial to re-iterate how right he morally is, is exposing his ugly side to quite a degree.
Fantastic post. Bravo!

I have tried to like Austin, and I did at the start, but this last week he is showing a really nasty side to himself. He sulks and won't accept apologies until he's whined about it to everyone and the Diary Room, he just won't let things go. He seems to pick fights with mainly women, apart from Jenna, who he seems to be a little scared of. Sometimes looking at his face when people have apologised to him, he looks like a sulky teenage boy who just doesn't want to let it go because he feels somehow he will be on the wrong foot if he does. I really wanted to find him to be likeable, but he's making it impossible now.
But the nasty side has been evident all along; plain to see if viewers averted their eyes from Farrah's rants for a minute and watched what he was doing. He was literally stirring it up between Natasha and Farrah before Farrah got to the bottom of the stairs on the first night. Then there was his foul rant at Farrah on the night they came back in completely ignoring the stronger Jenna - other than to tell her that they all loved her - and pushing for the complete ostracisation of Farrah.

Austin should be ashamed of himself. It is beyond obvious that he's using his dead brother as a storyline, and capitalizing on the fact that Chloe wasn't there. Him pretending he actually gives a shit whether a girl he barely knows, and already didn't like didn't come out to toast is complete crap. I have suffered close family loss just like him, and you couldn't pay me to discuss it on television, and share those emotions with people I barely know. He's an attention whore though, and since Chloe can barely form a proper sentence in response, and Stevi is totally useless he's going to continue to target her. Janice is a nut case, but I hope she loses it on Austin even more so if he doesn't quit.

Kudos to James though for seeing Austin was out of line with the alcoholism attack, and actually saying it to his face. Austin won't take it in, but I'm glad it was said. I'm not a Chloe fan, but attacking her over her addiction issues is so low. If Austin actually understood alcoholism like he claims he would not be treating it with such disregard. Chloe is sober right now, and that shouldn't be ridiculed or questioned.
Another great post. Thumbs up.
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Old 17-09-2015, 19:17
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All this 'misogynist' stuff is a bit suspect to me.

I'm a woman and it's Farrah and Jennah that I dislike the most, and Chloe irritates the hell out of me. Janice gets given a pass, but she's a twit and OTT although I'm sort of absurdly fond of her.

Bobby is dubious, but I don't find him wildly horrible, Scoop was okay, James is nice, Stevi is ineffectual and a twit.

Basically, the worst girls are far worse and more extreme than the worst boys.

I haven't included Austin because he's not going to find HIMSELF awful now is he?

In the house, the hardest to live with are some of the girls. That seems pretty clear.

He's fine with Natasha, Sherrie and was very fond of Gail.
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Old 17-09-2015, 19:19
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Much as I find Chloe tedious, I wish she would just stand up and say "Look, I didn't know your brother and I barely know you, grow the F*** up!"

Austin needs knocking down a peg or two.
Austin's turned into Farrah/Jenna. I swear they're all triplets.
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Old 17-09-2015, 19:20
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Austin's turned into Farrah/Jenna. I swear they're all triplets.
Austin has a sense of humour.
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Old 17-09-2015, 20:24
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Austin is clearly more aggressive and dismissive toward women. All you have to do is look at who his major blow outs have been with - Farrah, Janice and Chloe. Sure, he popped off at Bobby and Stevi occasionally, but it's with no where near the vitriol. Can you really be surprised someone would label him a misogynist? He said nasty things about Jenna when she wasn't around, and is snide to her face, but way too afraid to actually take her on. Natasha most likely scares him shitless too, and doesn't seem to say much to him at all. He knew that going after Sherrie or Gail would only make him look awful, and neither gave him any ammunition. He used Farrah, Jenna and Janice as the obvious targets until Chloe gave him the opportunity to pull her into the mix as well. When I see him full on targeting a man in the house I'll get back to you, but that will never happen.
Oh come on who hasn't fallen out with Farrah and as for Janice who hasn't had a go They have to be 2 of the most difficult to live with and get on with women of all time. Also there seems no one in there with any patience for Chloe, Stevi included

Jenna Are you serious, unless you're calling her a misanthrope as she has been an uber bitch about them all and to their faces.

It's clear Austin has no qualms about having a go at men as he has shown with Bobby and Stevi. I find all this allusion to him being a woman hater, misogynistic and a bully embarrassing and patronising tbh.

As for the BIB you're just making stuff up now. I've seen Austin have many close, intimate and funny conversations and moments with Natasha, Gail and Sherrie. Do you watch live feed? I'm certain that you don't as we've seen most of this lot on the bed together chatting and laughing away.
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Old 17-09-2015, 21:13
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Austin has a sense of humour.
A nasty bitchy two faced one.
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Old 17-09-2015, 21:14
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Austin's turned into Farrah/Jenna. I swear they're all triplets.
Jenna has never been as nasty or two faced as Austin.

Austin was on the attack against Farrah on night one...and she hadn't even opened her mouth yet.
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Old 17-09-2015, 21:25
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Jenna has never been as nasty or two faced as Austin.

Austin was on the attack against Farrah on night one...and she hadn't even opened her mouth yet.
You do know that saying something doesn't make it true
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Old 17-09-2015, 21:33
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You do know that saying something doesn't make it true
But it is true.

Jenna is up front with people, yes she bitches too but those she bitches about know how she feels about them as she tells them to their face, Austin just bitches and bitches and bitches some more.
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Old 17-09-2015, 21:36
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But it is true.

Jenna is up front with people, yes she bitches too but those she bitches about know how she feels about them as she tells them to their face, Austin just bitches and bitches and bitches some more.
I see so you don't like Austin but don't mind Jenna. I get it
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Old 17-09-2015, 21:44
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I see so you don't like Austin but don't mind Jenna. I get it
Well, we can't all like Austin.
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Old 17-09-2015, 21:45
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Well, we can't all like Austin.
Ah yes. It's a very exclusive fan club of 1
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Old 17-09-2015, 21:46
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Ah yes. It's a very exclusive fan club of 1
Well im pretty much a loaner in defending Jarrah on here. lol
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Old 17-09-2015, 21:54
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I am not on the forum much so not sure how he is percieved . But I find Austin obnoxious
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Old 17-09-2015, 21:56
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I didn't mind him until this memorial stuff. He's really ****ing me off with his grand standing and self-entitlement in that he expects all these people who are relative strangers to raise a toast and show respect for his brother. Who the **** is his brother? Yes, he died in a car crash but he's not the only person in the world who has suffered a tragedy.

After he shaved his hair off in support for Gail, I thought it was a lovely gesture. Until he threw her under a bus less than 24 hrs later with his nomination. Then, I started to question his motives as a desperate bid for airtime.

I thought it possibly cruel and cynical on my part to think perhaps he is also using his brother's tragedy for air time also. Not because he is narcissistic. That, I believe he is to a certain point and he obviously has a lot of love for his late brother. But, we must remember, his talent is being a reality tv star. These folks folks will whore their deepest emotions in front of the camera to become relevant, i.e: have intimate surgery, give birth, have sex, chronicle their cancer treatment, film their counselling sessions, etc - is it particularly shocking that Austin would use his brother's death for air time? Not because he doesn't give a shit about his sibling but because he is your typical dyed in the wool, reality tv wannabe, it is normal to expose your own emotions?

Still think it was wrong that he seems to think it was compulsory everyone should attend his brother's memorial. Even deep, personal human tragedy is there for public consumption, which sits ill at ease with me. What if the other house mates had a personal anniversary of a loved ones death - Would they have to give that reason to Austin to bale out and only under those circumstances he would accept that? It might be best for others to keep the peace and show up for the memorial but at the end of the day, why should they have to? Austin has shown zero respect for Chloe since day one but he expects her to show him sympathy and respect for his own brother? His arrogance has gone through the roof. i really don't know what's pissing him off but he is bang out of order! Sitting there, like he's all high and mighty and acting deeply offended by her actions. His actions remind me of that Stephen Fry quote:

“It's now very common to hear people say, 'I'm rather offended by that.' As if that gives them certain rights. It's actually nothing more... than a whine. 'I find that offensive.' It has no meaning; it has no purpose; it has no reason to be respected as a phrase. 'I am offended by that.' Well, so ****ing what."

Honestly, I wish somebody would say to him after the way he has carried on regarding the memorial, 'so ****ing what, Austin! You got your air time now sit your ass down.' I'm really disappointed in him and it's uncomfortable to watch him pick on Chloe. I'm not a fan of her and she is a few bricks short of a wall and not quite there and obviously emotionally vulnerable and I can imagine she is exasperating to live with but, it's awful viewing watching him attack her the way he does. And using his brother's memorial to re-iterate how right he morally is, is exposing his ugly side to quite a degree.
Great post, much the same as I have posted with a number of posts but you managed it in one big one, Great, I could not agree more!
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Old 17-09-2015, 22:00
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I'm not keen on James but fair play to him for not playing Austin's game at the end of the show . James was supposed to fall in with all the stupid "Brothers in Arms" BS that Austin was spewing . Thankfully he was honest , Three weeks living with someone hoping to win a show means nothing .
So Austin did what Austin does best -----shouted loud enough to wake the others and got his arse out . Idiot .
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