“Big Brother” has returned to U.S. televisions with its twenty-sixth season. While viewers have mixed feelings about the current installment, producers promise new twists and turns to keep the excitement alive.
With a long way to go until the final episode, fans are already speculating about the potential winner, based on daily recaps, alliances, Head of Household competitions, and early standout contestants.
What will be the eviction order? Will the evicted housemates of the 26th season achieve the iconic status of past memorable contestants? Only time will tell! In the meantime, stay tuned for all the “Big Brother” eviction updates until the end of the program.
Week 1 – Matt Hardeman
“Big Brother” had its first eviction on the night of Thursday, July 25. After Kenney Kelley, Matt Hardeman, and Kimo Apaka competed in the AI Arena competition, Apaka won and took himself off the block. His victory set up an eviction vote between Hardeman and Kelley, resulting in Matt Hardeman’s eviction by a vote of 8-3.
Matt Hardeman from Season 26 of “Big Brother”. (Source: @CBS)
Hardeman’s feud with Angela Murray provided plenty of entertainment in the early days of this season. Fans were angered by his eviction, feeling that a source of potential drama was prematurely dismissed.
Week 2 – Lisa Weintraub
After Lisa, Angela, and Tucker were given a final chance to save themselves from eviction by competing in the BB AI Arena challenge, Tucker emerged victorious, leaving Lisa and Angela to campaign to avoid being voted out.
Lisa Weintraub from Season 26 of “Big Brother”. (Source: CBS)
Ultimately, Lisa’s strategy didn’t work out as planned. She received 11 votes against her and was taken aback by the outcome, later revealing she believed the consensus was in her favor. Although some will miss her, it was definitely a sweet blindside!
Week 3 – Kenney Kelley
As the oldest competitor this season, Kenney Kelley has been a topic of discussion since he first entered the “Big Brother” house. His struggles with missing his family were widely talked about, and it seemed like he was never going to be able to focus on the game.
Kenney Kelley from Season 26 of “Big Brother”. (Source: CBS)
However, just as we were about to collectively say “Poor old man,” Kelley (kind off) surprised us by devising a (poor) strategy to eliminate the women from the house. This week was particularly intense with major power moves from the stronger contestants, including the use of the America’s Veto, which ultimately led to his eviction.
Week 4 – Cedric Hodges
The fourth week of the reality show delivered a major twist! Despite Angela Murray and Tucker Des Lauriers being the primary targets, they managed to win both the HoH and Veto competitions, forcing the housemates to rethink their eviction plans. Adding to the drama, Quinn Martin used her “Deepfake HoH” power to shake things up, leaving no one indifferent. As a result, the one left behind was Cedric Hodges, who couldn’t keep up with the power plays.
Cedric Hodges from Season 26 of “Big Brother”. (Source: CBS)
Cedric’s journey in the game had its ups and downs. He started out without any influence but quickly became a core member of the “Pentagon” alliance, believing it would always have his back. However, the alliance experienced a major shakeup, and in a shocking Blindside, Cedric was voted out of the game.
Week 5 – Brooklyn Rivera
The night of August 22 began with Chelsie Baham, Brooklyn Rivera, and Cam Sullivan-Brown on the block. Chelsie managed to save herself with the Power of Veto, leaving Brooklyn and Cam as the remaining nominees for eviction. The house then faced a decision: would they blindside Cam, or follow Tucker’s strategy to eliminate Brooklyn?
Brooklyn Rivera from Season 26 of “Big Brother”. (Source: CBS)
By a vote of 8-1, Brooklyn was evicted from the “Big Brother” house. Viewers took on social media to state that she wont be missed since she had a very upestting mean girl energy and that the only content she gave was to eat Angela charcuterie board and put her into tears.
Week 6 – Tucker Des Lauriers
Finally, some real drama in the house! To the delight of a few and the dismay of many, the iconic Tucker Des Lauriers was evicted by a 5-3 vote, marking one of the most unforgettable nights in the 26th edition.
Tucker Des Lauriers from Season 26 of “Big Brother”. (Source: CBS)
Tucker, often praised by strategic fans for his willingness to serve as a pawn, faced a tough week for this exact reason. After struggling with puzzles and landing on the eviction block, the remaining members of the Pentagon saw their chance to strike back and get revenge.
Week 7 – Joseph Rodriguez
Last week before the Jury, things took a wild turn, leaving spectators on the edge of their seats! From the moment Joseph Rodriguez entered the Big Brother house, his admiration for the show had him aiming to play like the legendary Dr. Will Kirby. However, that strategy has officially come to an end.
Joseph Rodriguez from Season 26 of “Big Brother”. (Source: CBS)
Quinn Martin won Head of Household and Joseph felt confident, believing he was one of his strongest allies. But in this production, nothing is guaranteed. When Leah Peters used the veto to save Angela Murray from eviction, Quinn blindsided Joseph by putting him on the block as a replacement nominee, claiming he had no other choice. Joseph’s game ended with a 4-3 vote, much to the indifference of many viewers, who feel nothings matters anymore without Tucker Des Lauriers.
Week 8 – Quinn Martin
Week eight of “Big Brother” was certainly a chaotic one! Not only was host Julie Chen Moonves absent for the eviction episode due to COVID, but the house also said goodbye to Quinn Martin, who had one of the most erratic journeys throughout the game. Fans are buzzing on social media, claiming he didn’t deserve to leave and expressing hope that Angela Murray faces repercussions from producers for her alleged bullying of other houseguests.
Quinn Martin from Season 26 of “Big Brother”. (Source: CBS)
From the start, it seemed like Martin was set for success when he won a power on the first night and became involved in several influential alliances. However, he was repeatedly blindsided, and this eviction was no exception. The competitor was betrayed by Makensy and Chelsie, ultimately leaving the house with a vote of 4 to 2.
Week 9 – T’kor Clottey
Week nine of Big Brother Season 26 took an unexpected turn, sending houseguests into the whimsical Jankie world, a carnival-themed backyard installation reminiscent of Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory. Amidst pizza indulgence and the playful atmosphere, the game carried on, leading to another dramatic eviction.
T’kor Clottey from Season 26 of “Big Brother”. (Source: CBS)
The evictee was T’kor Clottey, the crochet business owner who had been steadily positioning herself as a serious threat. Her growing influence led to her elimination. Angela Murray won the Power of Veto and chose to save Kimo from the block, forcing Leah to nominate T’kor as the replacement. Facing Rubina, T’kor was sent home in a 4-1 vote.
Week 10 – Leah Peters and Angela Murray
Week 10 brought a whirlwind of drama to the “Big Brother” house with a shocking double eviction that left everyone in disbelief. The surprise didn’t just stem from the double elimination, but from the unexpected departure of one of the season’s most controversial and favored houseguests.
Leah Peters and Angela Murray from Season 26 of “Big Brother”. (Source: CBS)
The first surprise came with the unanimous eviction of Leah Peters, orchestrated by none other than one of her closest allies in the house. Her blindside left viewers stunned. Following closely behind was Angela Murray, who, to the dismay of some and the delight of others, lost a crucial Head of Household competition. This landed her on the block for the sixth time, but this time without a strategy to save herself. Both Leah and Angela now move on to join the Jury, where their influence will shape the game’s final outcomes.
Week 11 – Kimo Apaka
As the competition nears its conclusion, the final four houseguests have been revealed! Following the dramatic double eviction in Week 10, “Big Brother” returned with a gripping two-hour live episode that left viewers stunned by the eviction of Kimo Apaka.
Kimo Apaka from Season 26 of “Big Brother”. (Source: CBS)
Makensy Manbeck secured her place in the Final 4 by winning the Head of Household competition. She chose to keep her closest allies, Chelsie Baham and Cam Sullivan-Brown, safe, nominating Kimo Apaka and Rubina Bernabe for eviction. With Cam and Chelsie’s votes, Kimo became the latest houseguest to leave, marking the end of the journey for the first Native Hawaiian player in the show’s history.
Week 12 – Rubina Bernabe
The final houseguest has been evicted, and the tension had all of America on edge! Just one episode away from the finale of “Big Brother” Season 26, Rubina Bernabe said her goodbyes, leaving Cam Sullivan-Brown, Chelsie Baham, and Makensy Manbeck as the final three.
Rubina Bernabe from Season 26 of “Big Brother”. (Source: CBS)
Rubina’s journey became increasingly difficult after her closest allies were eliminated, and the fact that she faced eviction nearly every week during the second half of the competition did not make it easier. After losing Kimo, she sensed her time in the house was limited, and the united trio standing against her made her chances even slimmer.
