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“Originally posted by wivenhote
I'm not a Cameron fan. Think he's a fake. But he's playing a blinder of a game, favourite to win now. Go Cam. Cam to win. ”
I'm not sure he has played a blinder of a game. Yes, unlike Scott, he has at least shown some personality - Scott ruined his initial favourite position by being so guarded.
On the other hand, he has had a lot of luck to assist him in his quest. He has bitched more than I would think sensible for the game but has been lucky enough for most of that not to be broadcast on C4. He has admiited at times to having done more complaining in the diary room, of which we've seen even less, so that was a sensible decision on his part.
He was also lucky enough to get the trip to the South African big brother house and two free week's from nomination. Now, you could say this had the potential to be a double edged sword and he played it well but that raised his profile to the point where he became a serious contender.
In fact, this move to favourite isn't a new thing - he's been topping the AOL poll since about that week. I am somewhat concerned that the house swap winner has got such a boost to their chances. I suppose it could be argued it's the other's fault for doing so little that this is still memorable but extra programmes effectively dedicated to you seems a little too much to me. Some are now arguing that Jon's boosting Cameron's chances even more - that point I'd disagree with, I don't think people will decide based on another house-mate but it adds to previous events.
Basically, this year, more than any other, it seems the winner has been pre-ordained by C4/Endemol from all the gimmicks they've used. From some oddly selective editing (as every year) through a swap which gave extra programmes to only one person and two weeks free nominations, to a very late extra housemate who'd be so hated we'd applaud them bitching against her. This also guaranteed another week's eviction.
I'm not going to argue Cameron was always destined for South Africa but I would argue who could hope to defeat whoever was sent if they did well there, giving them effectively three weeks off nominations (thanks to Lisa's arrival) and such a higher profile?