Big Brother Celebrities

It’s hard to imagine a better showdown of the second chance, which pitted the magnificent twins from the Big Brother Célébrités house against each other on Sunday evening, namely gymnast Félix Dolci and daily comedian Marie-Ève Beauregard, with the aim of securing an unexpected return to the game, just a week before the grand finale.

There hadn’t been any redemption this year yet, and it was awarded after the challenge of stacking mini-cans with large clamps, a meticulous activity prone to trembling and curses. Following his victory, Olympian Félix Dolci could have done his signature Dol-Shake move, an intense hand rubbing that expresses his excitement and remarkably resembles the one performed by the great Samuel in Occupation double: Rivière-des-Prairies back in 2008, the older folks remember.

Early in the week, Félix’s eviction stemmed from a mistake by his partner Marie-Ève aka Mawie, who put comedian Oussama Fares, 31, and content creator Citron Rose, 29, in jeopardy. The infernal house winner in record time, comedian Gabrielle Côté, 38, then played smart (and cleverly) by saving dancer Citron Rose from the guillotine, knowing that Marie-Ève had no other replacement choice but her own ally Félix Dolci, 23.

During the elimination vote, Gabrielle aka Kapy (or Gapy?) and Citron aka Citrus seized the opportunity to eliminate a formidable competitor (bye, Félix!) and keep Oussama in the game. Our dear “Ouss” is super friendly and endearing, but his social game, which he excels at, doesn’t carry as much weight in the eyes of the jury as crucial wins in the challenges. Fortunately, Oussama was crowned head of the house for the first time this week, enhancing his CV.

But this is nothing compared to the trophy haul of the twins Marie-Ève and Félix, who have won a total of six headships together in ten weeks of competition, with four for Marie-Ève and two for Félix aka Big Fel.

Oussama enjoyed the return of his “broski” Félix to the Noovo studio house. However, if Félix brings Oussama to the final, the latter will surely bite the dust.

For the first time since the third season of Big Brother Célébrités in 2023, the candidates participated in a silver veto challenge (instead of the gold veto), which could have been better explained. The silver veto does not immunize the person who uses it to remove a fellow player from the block. When Citron Rose used it on herself, the monetary aspect of the veto didn’t serve much purpose.

A gap in this sixth season of Big Brother Célébrités is the lack of explanation by the production regarding certain game mechanics. For example, has Oussama’s blue card expired? What about Gabrielle’s captain card? Is it still effective?

As for Marie-Ève Beauregard, 27, she has been remarkable and holds the record for the most headships in a season. However, her abrasive and more upfront methods have not pleased all her colleagues, and they would likely point it out during the final vote.

Éric Lapointe’s The Voice was much more thrilling in the last round of qualifications compared to the previous week. Now, only eight singers remain, divided into four teams, advancing to the semifinals of TVA’s singing competition.

Coach Roxane Bruneau surprised by letting go of fan-favorite contestant Anthony Prégent, 23, to replace him with backup singer Sarah Bourdon, 40. This Sarah then made way for Marie Des Neiges, 42, the oldest aspiring star still in the running for the crown. Rosemarie Boivin, 23, remained in her seat. I really like the passion of Marie Des Neiges, but I would have kept Anthony Prégent in the lineup.

Country music dominated France D’Amour’s team with the selection of Alexis St-Pierre, 16, and Roxanne Garceau, 33, two proud representatives of this very popular music genre. It’s unfortunate for Guillaume Lecompte, 35, who covered Beau Dommage multiple times but wasn’t as stunning as his competitors.

In Mario Pelchat’s camp, the nepotistic controversy ended when the coach thanked his niece Maïka Pelchat and welcomed Jade Mathieu, 17, from Longueuil into his ranks.

By taking on Ginette Reno’s Je ne suis qu’une chanson, 32-year-old Jason Coroa from Montreal took a bold risk that paid off. He was one of the best performers in this Sunday gala.

Corneille will field two 17-year-old recruits next week, Anissa Essalihi from Sainte-Catherine, who covered Indila’s Dernière danse, as well as the shy Dayannha Édouard-Raphaël from Terrebonne, La voix‘s Tracy Chapman who sang Francis Cabrel’s Petite Marie.

Corneille hesitated before sending Dayannha to the next round, as the teenager is not very expressive and seems intimidated by this imposing televised machine. So, 27-year-old lyrical singer Sam Champagne was eliminated to allow Dayannha to continue her journey.

No scandal here. Sam Champagne’s dream faded after his shaky rendition of Crowded House’s Don’t Dream It’s Over. Everything is in everything.