(S11E07) This is Kevin. He's in the Big Brother 11 house. With the exception of the occasional dramatic diary room session, you might not even realize he's there. While the more outspoken folks earn both friends and enemies, Kevin just kind of oozes along beside his off-beat clique pal Lydia. He lets Lydia do confrontation. He's all but invisible amongst the more vocal characters in the house. Is it a plan? Is he the one we should watch for the win?

I really don't want to go back to high school cliques, do you? I suppose if you were in with the in crowd, your memories are all fluffy puppies and smiles. For many folks, high school cliques meant teen angst. And, no one has as much angst as a teenager!

When Big Brother 11 executive producer Allison Grodner promised this season would have a twist with which everyone can relate, I figured she'd go for the sexual conquest route once again. After all, she seems a bit fixated on "hot" eye-candy and hamster hook-ups. But this seems totally different.

The house is being split into four cliques: populars, athletes, brainiacs, and off-beats, oh my. Who will be in which group? What are the rumors about the 13th mystery houseguest? Read on ... beware, there may be spoilers ahead.

Yes, summer's guilty pleasure voyeur television is just around the corner! CBS has announced that Big Brother 11 will premiere on Thursday, July 9 at 8 PM ET/PT. In addition to the Thursday night show, BB11 will also air at 8 PM ET/PT on Sundays and 9 PM ET/PT on Tuesdays. Phew ... no Wednesday show this season. That never worked out last season -- rush, rush, rush, then bored hamsters for four days.

The casting for the show is in its final stages according to Kasting Inc.'s recent twitter. The finalists have been notified and the process should be finished within a few weeks. Of course, once news on the new hamsters is known, we'll let you know right here on TV Squad.