‘Big Brother 7’: Rating the all-stars

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Howie
Why he was chosen: His big mouth never fails to entertain.
What to watch for: Last year he lost focus and let his temper get the best of him. “All-Stars” should see him keep his clown act up and his blood pressure down.
Game odds: His goofball tendencies will lead some houseguests to forget that he’s a serious contender. Howie has staying power.

James
Why he was chosen: He’s good for a shake-up when things get boring.
What to watch for: Expect the unexpected, as James is very much the wildcard.
Game odds: With his strength in competitions, and a possible reunion alliance with last year’s crew, the odds are in his favor.

Kaysar
Why he was chosen: He already proved himself a favorite with viewers by being brought back into the house last summer with 82 percent of the vote.
What to watch for: In addition to smoldering good looks, fans can anticipate a repeat of the mental chess approach that served him well before.
Game odds: With smart strategy and several season six friends in the house, Kaysar could avoid eviction for quite a while. But ultimately, in a competition where standing out for doing well will hurt you, he’s not winning it.

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Janelle
Why she was chosen: With her strong performance and fan following from “Big Brother 6” days, Janelle made an easy choice for America’s vote.
What to watch for: It’s going to take a whole lot of veto wins to carry her along. If her past performance is any indication, she’s up for the challenge.
Game odds: Unlike last year, no one will underestimate her in this house. Even with a tight alliance and veto victories, Janelle’s ouster by mid-game is all but a forgone conclusion.