Lori started the game with a target on her back, as she and Jason Guy won a prize granting them $3,000 for each week spent together in the house. In Week 1, Lisa Donahue felt that Lori had not made an effort to make a connection with her, and Lori was nominated as a pawn to evict Marcellas Reynolds. However, after Gerry Lancaster vetoed Marcellas, Lori fell into a vulnerable position. During this time, she also got into an argument with Danielle Reyes, which gave her a reputation among the other HouseGuests of being erratic and unpredictable. Despite her making deals with Josh Feinberg and her strong relationships with Jason, Gerry and Roddy Mancuso, Roddy ended up voting to evict her, as he saw her as too much of a wildcard. Ultimately, voters within the dominant Cartel alliance (Chiara, Eric, Tonya, Roddy, and Josh), along with Marcellas, decided to evict Lori; however, Josh promised Lori that he would vote to keep her, and he honored this promise by flipping his vote to evict Amy Crews. Nevertheless, Lori was evicted by a vote of 5-4, placing 12th and becoming the first member of the jury.
Retrieved from CBS.com Age: 39 Marital Status: Divorced From: Foxboro, WI Favorites Three adjectives that best describe me: Zealous, approachable, perceptive Favorite film: Scarface Favorite TV show: Saturday Night Live Favorite actor: Al Pacino Favorite actress: Sandra Bullock Favorite band: All types of music, except hard acid rock Favorite hobbies: Biking with Mark, going to the beach with my kids, just talking with my best friend Cathy Personal hero: My Mom Q&A Why did you want to be on BIG BROTHER? I saw an opportunity to secure my financial future and the future of my children as well (Invested wisely, of course!), Show me the $$$! What strengths do you bring to BIG BROTHER? I bring into this game a positive attitude, a strong belief that each challenge, both mental and physical, is simply a test. You see, we can't always expect things to go exactly the way we'd like them to all the time. It's how we conduct ourselves through these challenges. What weaknesses do you bring to BIG BROTHER? I'm very passionate about things I truly believe in. Therefore, my approach to others is sometimes perceived as intimidating. I'm sorry for them! What comfort item from home will you miss the most? I love my music, especially in the early morning. It sets a great tone for my day! What type of news from the outside world will you miss the most? The everyday goings-on of the people I love. I'm going in with the mindset that everyone is just fine. I pray that they're taking care of themselves and of each other. Stay well--I'm counting on it! Do you tend to perform better in physical or mental competitions? I'm not sure, probably mental. I tend to lean toward independent physical activity. My schedule is busy, so I don't usually commit to any sort of "league" sports. We'll have to wait and see. I'll give it all I've got! How do you plan to win BIG BROTHER? As I said, my approach can sometimes be strong. I plan to mesh the first week. Let them get to know my softer side first. From there, I'll take each situation as it comes and trust me, I'll handle it! What is your biggest fear as you begin BIG BROTHER? My biggest fear is that I'll be nominated for eviction the first week. What a way that would be to start! If it happens, I have a week to win them over. That's the plus side. What is your motto? I'm here for a good time, not a long time.[1]
