James
James Michael Zinkand (born November 21, 1986) was a high school graduate originally from Sarasota, Florida and at the time of the season was biking around the world with just $100. He has also dressed mannequins for a living while living in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Prior to appearing on Big Brother James appeared in gay pornography videos. James' soulmate in the game was Chelsia. James had a pink mohawk while in the game, and has numerous tattoos on his body. While in the house, James had close friendships with partner Chelsia, as well as Sharon & Joshuah. His friendship with Chelsia was often flirtatious, with the two kissing in the house. James later admitted to having strong feelings for her. Chelsia & James were the second Head of Household couple, and successfully evicted Alex & Amanda from the house. James was nominated during the fourth week as a replacement nominee for Chelsia, and was subsequently evicted from the house. In a twist, however, the HouseGuests later voted for him to return. He went on to win the following Head of Household competition and nominate Ryan and Sheila for eviction. He later won the Power of Veto, and used it on Sheila and replaced her with Matt. Matt was then evicted. James was nominated the following two weeks, and won the Power of Veto both times, removing himself from the block. He was nominated as a replacement nominee for Sheila in the eighth week, and was then evicted on Day 63 in a unanimous vote. He was the fourth member of the Jury, and voted for Adam to win. On Day 81, James won the $25,000 "America's Favorite Juror" prize, with Sheila coming in second place. He came in 6th place. As of 2012, James still holds the record for most consecutive Power of Veto wins, with three in a row. This feat was later tied in Big Brother 14 by HouseGuests Shane Meaney and Frank Eudy, who both won three Power of Veto competitions in a row.
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“It was a real treat when he’d read me Daisy Miller out loud. But we’d reached the point in our relationship when, in a straight choice between him and Henry James, I’d have taken Henry James any day even if Henry James were dead and not much of a one for the girls when living, either.”
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