LAST EDITED ON 04-04-08 AT 00:54 AM (EST)From what I read last season, the producers meddle. This could have been going on for years, maybe since the second season.
James didn't get help hanging on to the disco ball... but if he got help, for example, guessing how much lard was in the bathtub... that would be something only the producers would know.
If the producers get involved with alliances or show favoritism, I accept it as part of the game. I have no influence over how the show is run, whether it's ethical or unethical, so all that I "can" do is accept it the way it is.
When I watch HOH or veto competitions, I always wonder if the competitions are tailored to a specific houseguest's strengths.
Reality TV, including Big Brother, isn't always as real as it seems.