by Gina Scarpa

It's never fun being up against your closest friend and ally in the Big Brother house, and that's exactly where Elissa and Helen have found themselves this week. If they really want to stay, and if nominations remain the same, they're going to have no choice but to campaign against each other. If they won't do that, at the very least, they have to cut deals. It's a crappy situation indeed... especially since Amanda is still safe and running the game.

When players are picked for the Veto, Andy is quite unhappy that Elissa asks him to play after pulling the Houseguest Choice chip. Spencer and Gina Marie were chosen as well, and our wonderful host was OTEV. Big Brother fans know OTEV as a character that appears late in the game and gives clues to players who must search the backyard for the correct answer.

Gina Marie is the first to go out and is so in her own world, she doesn't even realize everyone is back before her! Elissa rises like a phoenix from the ashes and stomps the competition, ensuring her safety for another week. Amanda can't help but celebrate in the corner, knowing she now officially has Helen right where she wants her.

Afterwards, Helen felt suspicious of Andy, who very clearly threw the competition so he wouldn't have to choose a side. This seems like a great time to yell, "Floasters, grab a lifevest!" except Helen is the one who will undoubtedly be going home.

During an evening filled with win, Amanda and Aaryn get into a fight about the infamous wine stealing incident with Jeremy in week 2. Aaryn gets so upset that she actually contemplates putting Amanda up as the replacement nominee. Do it, Aaryn. Do it!!

She doesn't do it. At the ceremony, Spencer is put up as the nominee when Elissa pulls herself down. Nobody spends more time on the block without getting voted out than Spencer has.

On the eviction episode this week, one player will return to the game! Who are you hoping to see?

Find out who leaves the Big Brother house tonight at 9/8c on CBS.

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