by Gina Scarpa

Throughout this season of Big Brother, we've seen many a wasted HOH but none so big as Elissa's this week. Yes, her nemesis and arguably the strongest competitor in the house is on the block but Amanda and McCrae are sittin (not so) pretty on the Couches of Safety. That's not a dig at their looks, but at the horrible behavior one has displayed while the other watched mostly in silence.

Amanda continues to try to get in Elissa's head, making fun of her cosmetic surgery and invading her personal space. Maybe McCrae doesn't mind that his showmance is an absolute terror, but everyone else sure does! Thus, a new alliance, The Exterminators (Gina Marie, Spencer, Judd, Andy) are formed with a plan to rid the house of the rat and the snake. You can pick which one is which.

With just days to go before the eviction ceremony, Aaryn tries to stir up some drama, outing the 3AM alliance and telling Amanda that Spencer is coming after her. He denies the whole thing and since neither can really be trusted, that move was basically a wash.

The Great Dan Gheesling returns to Big Brother to sit down with Julie and give his two cents about the season. Though he calls Amanda a brat, he can't help but admit she's one of the few houseguests actually playing. He's rooting for Judd all the way and based on the studio reaction, it seems viewers are too. Julie also gives us a look at Big Brother couples Brendon and Rachel, Danielle and Dominic (they got married!), and Jeff and Jordan. Speaking of married, when's Jeff gonna put a ring on it?! Jordan's words, not mine, but who doesn't want these two to stay together forever?

Back in the house, Aaryn makes a goodbye speech while Andy made a bizarre reference to Abraham Lincoln. Unanimously, she is voted out and when she faces Julie, she's called out on her racist comments. Aaryn tries to brush it off as just being Southern and "not really meaning it", but the audience just scoffs at her. It's clear as the interview goes on that Aaryn is realizing just how hated she was. Not quite the warm welcome she was probably expecting!

On to the HOH competition which is not a quick one so we'll have to wait to find out who ends up in power. Please please please, anybody but Amanda and McCrae, anybody but Amanda and McCrae...

Find out who wins HOH on Big Brother, Sunday at 8/7c on CBS.

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