Sunday's first Big Brother Mzansi 3 eviction show only delivered two new events, surrounded by boring, superficial repeats of what happened the week before.
Two new housemates were introduced while host Lawrence Maleka spent copious amounts of time with his eyes cast downwards instead of looking at us.
At one point it seemed he wasn't even aware the camera was on him, as if he'd been told it wasn't. But it was, and our eyes were focused on him while he looked down at a very badly positioned teleprompter autocue.
So bad you can't actually believe it was placed by so-called industry professionals! Down at the bottom of the TV screen like that instead of in Lawrence's line of sight - a total reality low from producers Red Pepper Pictures.
As for the newcomers... this is who they are - more Gauteng residents:
Nthabiseng Mothutsi
Age: 27
From: Pretoria via Polokwane
“I’m loud. I don’t think it’s my worst trait, but a lot of people find it annoying.”
Nthabi says she’s a fearless and outgoing person who does anything she wants and doesn’t let anything, or anyone stand in her way.
The student athlete is a netball player and only child. She tackles challenges head on and says she is ready for the continent to see her sass.
She describes herself as gorgeous, assertive, fearless. If she’s not training, she’s either drinking, unwinding with friends or sitting with her colouring books.
Nthabiseng’s strategy to survive in the game is to be smart and have several personalities. Other Housemates can “expect a lot of drama - I’m very dramatic with my words and actions. They can expect someone who is funny and very competitive - nothing stands in my way.”
Bongani Sikhukhula aka Vyno Miller
Age: 25
From: Midrand via Pretoria
A musician by trade, Vyno says he is a lot like the music he creates - sometimes chilled, sometimes wild, and he can often be a little nerdy. He spends most of his time on the road between performances, but he says he can be just as comfortable tucked away in a studio, producing music.
Regarding his being selected for Big Brother Mzansi, Vyno says he can’t wait to get inside, and that he has something of an advantage. “I already live in a big house with a bunch of other artists - it’s like the Big Brother House.”
His strategy for winning the competition is to keep introducing new twists by being the guy that’s always smiling and laughing, but causing a bit of chaos behind closed doors.
He claims to be a good listener, but that sometimes people take advantage of his nature. “I can be too nice.” He also says that he can be “surprisingly funny” when he’s comfortable, and that he is “actually very smart”.
In his non-Big Brother life, he likes to write, go quad-biking and spend time in the studio - “making music is my life”.