Where does James stand.. where does he want the house to be? “wants Jace out” -Clay

The late-night feeds centered on Audrey becoming one of the most connected players in the house while suspicion about her relationships continued to grow. Da’Vonne questioned whether Audrey was closer to Clay and Shelli than she admitted, while Audrey defended her broad social game and tried to keep several different relationships intact.

Elsewhere, Clay and Shelli tried to untangle the growing web of alliances, Austin and Liz worried about where the week was heading, and Steve confirmed that he planned to use the veto on himself. By the end of the night, Steve was openly praising Audrey’s game even as several other players were beginning to question how much influence she really had.

9:44pm Jace and Austin Austin says the house is really breeding the paranoia. Clay joins them says 5 alive is all a go. Clay leaves and Jeff joins them. Austin calls Steve a nerd “It;s the NERD HERD” they talk about Steve solving the word “trombonists” They agree it’s really annoying they don’t do the POV competition the same day as the POV competition. The wait is really getting to Jace and Austin. Jace – it’s so embarrassing to be the first one out. They wonder how much pull Audrey has with James. Austin points out that she’s up in the HOH right now tells them she’s very manipulative. 10:00pm Austin, Jace, Meg and Jackie Jace says his shoulder really hurts. Jackie says she hurt her shoulder a while ago. Lots of chit chat. 10:12pm HOH Audrey and DA Da says she feels like Audrey has something with Shelli and Clay, “I feel when something goes on those are your go tos” DA – My gut is telling me you told clay to use that on me to get in my good graces.. that whole speel was your idea.. everything he’s telling me sounds like it came out of your mouth. Audrey – I’m ride or die I’m with you. Says she has never done anything to DA to prove dishonesty. Audrey says she’s social with lots of people and feels that Jason and DA should be more social to other players in the house. Audrey doesn’t want Jason and DA to be targets because they are a pair. DA thinks the obvious showmance is a bigger target. Audrey says Clay has a very good social game he’s putting his work in with everyone in the house. Audrey says Jeff is not dumb he knows him and Jackie are vulnerable. As much as he says they don’t Jackie and Jeff are working together. Audrey says Meg is playing the same game as she is. Da – Meg isn’t as smart as you Audrey – She’s smart she has a really good social game. DA brings up not being able to trust Clay anymore. Da points out there are times when Audrey is talking to people and gets quiet when DA walks by. Audrey says she’s a social player she talks to everyone tells her the house makes you paranoid. Meg joins them. 10:29pm HOH DA, Meg, Jackie and Audrey Comparing notes talking about Austin, Jace and Liz “They gotta go” Audrey saying that Liz is instigating a lot of “stuff” Audrey now says that Austin and Jace are trying to get DA out next week. Saying she’s manipulating people “It would be simpler to get her out next week” Audrey – Liz lied blatantly with no emotion didn’t blink once.. Austin admitted everything. Meg – what do they want this week Audrey and Da reply “they want Jeff to go” They laugh. 10:33pm Clay and Shelli Clay tells her about the 5 Alive alliance says he doesn’t want to be part of any of these. Adds there’s an alliance with Jeff, DA, Jason, Audrey and Meg. (High Rollers) Shelli – you’re trying to tell me Jeff is in an alliance with DA Clay – yes they’re all over the place. Shelli is getting sick of not being included in plans she hears about these alliances 2nd hand. Clay has had enough of Audrey’s scheming says she’s getting involved in way too much stuff and it’s dragging him in it. He’s suspecting that DA caused most of today’s drama. Shelli tells him she has a hard time following him because he’s talking so fast. Shelli – where does James stand and where does he want the house to be Clay – James wants Jace out Clay says James told him this before the POV Competition. Shelli – then you really don’t know. Clay can still trust Audrey because she gives him information, he also trusts Austin but doesn’t trust James. Clay trusts Jeff in the short term. (Cam switches) 10:48pm Bathroom Liz and Austin Austin says DA is a poker dealer. As long as Clay and Jace are safe this week they are good. 10:56pm Clay and Shelli Clay says when Jace leaves Liz and Austin are going to be livid and go after Da. Shelli – why would Austin go after DA for that was DA behind backdooring Jace Clay – They don’t like her at all.. they never liked her Clay says Audrey persuaded Austin the drama originated from DA. Clay – we’ll see what happens Shelli – you are some crazy people Shelli – are you in an alliance with Meg Clay – I was in that one but I got kicked out Shelli complains about being left out of the game conversations. 11:05pm James and Vanessa She is telling him she’s a vote that will go his way if she’s off the block. Clay rolls in. 11:08pm HOH Jackie, Jason, Audrey, Meg and DA They talk about Jace and whether he is mainly there for attention outside the game. The conversation turns to how hyperactive he can seem compared with the other houseguests. 11:22pm Backyard open [envira-gallery id=”116794″] 11:40pm DA, Audrey and Steve DA is upset with Steve. Steve – Hi DA can you tell me how you are feeling.. Da – I’m ok Steve says he has not trashed talked anyone in the house. Audrey explains that DA is upset because she heard her name. Da tells him it’s OK and they hug. DA – oh baby we’re OK no it’s ok we don’t need to talk about it water under the bridge Da leaves. Steve tells Audrey he’s not going down in history next to Marcellas and he is using the veto on himself. Audrey says Liz is a ruthless liar and explains why she does not trust her. Steve has been trying to distance himself from Liz and Austin. Steve – Jace is working me and trying to buddy buddy with me Audrey – do you know where Vanessa’s head is at Steve says she’s had a rough couple days, “I’m good friends with her and i’m trying to help her through this” Steve claims to not talk game with Vanessa. 11:54pm Steve to Camera Audrey is good at this game if had to call a winner right now it would be Audrey. [envira-gallery id=”116805″] 12:01am They get alcohol: two bottles of wine and 6 beers.