‘Big Brother 18’ recap: ‘Someone returns and the game has completely changed’

The Big Brother game just changed dramatically. We don’t have anymore teams, the RoadKill competition is over and Victor has returned to the game. The entire house has different reactions to his return. Paulie and his squad have debated sending the returning HG right back out the door. Frank quickly goes to Victor and updates him on Mama Day flipping the house and wants to get Victor on his side.

James is nervous since he had a small part in Victor’s eviction. Paulie is paranoid because he was responsible for Victor’s eviction. Mama Day still wants Frank out first. Nicole’s game continues to be risky as she plays both sides between Mama Da and Frank. Paulie/Paul have become close and Paul has a plan. He wants to influence Victor and keep him close so he doesn’t align himself with Frank. Paul is playing a good game and should be able to do this.

It is time for the HOH competition. They are playing the Electric BB Festival. The HG have to keep one arm up in the air as long as they can while stepping over glowing ropes. This the definition of an endurance competition. Paul and Nicole are the first two out. Zakiyah and Michelle soon join them. This competition makes everyone get in the mood to rage and maybe attend a festival. Corey, Victor and Frank are the next three out. The final three are James, Bridgette and Da’Vonne. The sun rises and the drama begins.

Frank tries to cut a deal with Mama Da but she refuses. They go back and forth and Frank whispers that Nicole is the one who has been giving him info. Calling people out… I love it! They continue to go back and forth and they finally come to the agreement to throw it to James, who tells Bridgette her and Frank are safe. James is the new HOH. He finally gets his #FirstKiss from Natalie.

Nicole immediately goes damage control with Da but Da doesn’t trust Nicole 100 percent. That is a good move for her. James is happy he and Natalie are safe but knows the stress that comes with being HOH. Nicole claims to be “done” with Frank. She does so much flip-flopping who really knows. Bridgette is happy her and Frank are safe. It is Big Brother, so I’m not sure I would trust that deal completely. Paul and Da are leading the campaign to make sure that Frank and Bridgette are nominated this week. It seems that James is torn between doing that and making the house happy or looking out for his own game with Natalie.

We see Frank chat with James about people probably suggesting he be nominated. I have a gut feeling Frank is going up. It is time for the Nomination Ceremony and to see what James has decided to do. James decided to make the house happy and nominate BRIDGETTE and FRANK for eviction. The entire house seems to be smiling. Bridgette is very upset and it makes this POV the most critical of the season.

Who will win the Power of Veto and will they use it to save Bridgette or Frank from eviction?

Find out Wednesday at 8 p.m.!