Hate myself for starting another thread with Bear in the title but there is genuine point of discussion for this one.

I do wonder whether Bear getting selected to be up for every eviction every week has worked in his favour. I think it has made him a 'victim' for some people and an BB anti-establishment vote for others ie BB want him out so we will do what we can to keep him in. The very essence of Bears personality and behaviour plays up to and will resonate with people who want to vote for someone based on these reasons. Would it have played out differently for Bear if he had just been a normal CBB contestant?

Probably and also the fact that it ensures that he's up with at least two others and never a head to head (like in the first week with Grant and James). If it was just 2 up he'd be easier to get out.

I don't think his eternal nomination made much difference to be honest

The only effect it had was to ensure the people who were his mates got targeted by the larger group

Whether he had been given eternal nomination or not was never going to change the fact that Bear has carried the show from start to finish

That's why he's in the final ... he's given more than anyone else

it's a vote to save people have voted to keep him in over others 5 times

Unbelievable ..Even when Bear is victimized with eternal nominations he is some how still excused of being favored ...words can't even describe the ridiculousness of some peeps lol

Of course it made a difference. More people up gives him more chance of getting saved. Said as much when they revealed that twist.