Ep 2. BB8: Episode 2: First Nominations
- July 8, 2007
- 42 min
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In season 8 of Big Brother, the second episode titled "First Nominations" kicks off with the housemates starting to settle in and get to know each other better. The episode begins with Big Brother calling the participants into the living room for instructions. Big Brother announces that it is time for the first nominations, where the housemates vote for the teammates they think should be evicted from the house.
The housemates are tense and nervous as they have to decide which amongst their peers, they want out of the battle for the grand prize. Each housemate takes a turn to nominate two people they think do not deserve to win and should leave the house. While some went in confidently with their choices, others found the eviction process emotional and strenuous for fear of coming off as too emotional or devising the wrong person.
The air in the house is thick with tension as some housemates are left scrambling to save themselves, and others engaging in the art of persuasion to sway the votes in their favor. On the other hand, there are already whispers of alliances and established cliques amongst other housemates, with some nominees seen as unwittingly caught in-between power tussles.
In a diary session with Big Brother, some of the housemates reveal their true intentions towards the eviction process. Some aim to use the nominations to create alliances, others playing the game from a low-key angle, hoping to win the game by preserving strong relationships with all housemates. Some housemates also revealed their insincerities and dislike towards being forced to play the game, with some feeling like they didn't belong in the house.
The drama ensues when the nominees are announced, resulting in some surprises, unexpected reactions, and irritated personalities. Some housemates take the news with grace and find solace in knowing they were nominated by fewer people while others take it personally and find themselves berating their colleagues for not speaking up and voting honestly. Tension in the house is at an all-time high as the first eviction draws near, and some housemates start weighing their options and making the necessary moves to secure their position in the game.
As the show winds down, the viewers are reminded of the impending eviction and the housemates' desperate bid to stay in the house. The episode ends with everyone brimming with nervous energy and strategizing on the next move to come out on top. The viewers can only sit back and wait to see how this season of Big Brother unfolds.
BB8: Episode 2: First Nominations is a reminder of the intensity and humor that comes with being a Big Brother housemate. The episode leaves viewers on the edge of their seats as they anticipate the battle for survival and who will be leaving the house next. For fans of Big Brother, this is an episode you do not want to miss.