Saturday, July 18, 2026 — Fallout and Veto

Previously on the BB Live Feeds

After yesterday's explosive nominations, the Golden Power of Veto is eggistentially important!

12:01 AM BBT: Melody wrapped up her shower, got dressed, reattached her mic, and settled in at the sink for her nightly ADLs.

12:10 AM BBT: Angela climbed into bed wearing her egg pajamas as Rome got up, likely for a Diary Room call.

1:01 AM BBT: Rome returned from the Diary Room. All is quiet (for now) on the West Coast.

10:29 AM BBT:10:29AM BBT After a FotH, Drew is on the gym bike, taking to Rome, seated on the bench lifting hand weights. In the LR, Angela the Egg Detective has fallen off the job, laying on the LR floor between the couch and the table.

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9:15AM BBT: Angela is eating cereal alone in the KT. Haley and Drew are in the WA doing ADLs. Lyric and Rome are on opposite sides of the Hot Tub Lounge. The other HG are gathered around the DT.

10:09am BBT:Feeds return after picking players for the Veto comp. Barrett says that he'd throw it to Melody if he could. Melody thinks she can beat Angela. Drew says it would be funny if an egg won the Veto. Jason joins them in the BR and Drew jokes, you're going to throw it, right? Jason laughs.

10:37 AM BBT: In HoH, Devens can be heard listening to the opening bars of Teenage Wasteland (The Who), before FotH. Rome and Drew continue idol chat during their workouts in the gym. In the BR, Dee climbs back into bed. Since she won't be competing in the Veto comp, her week is basically over.

10:40 AM BBT: Melody joins Drew and Rome in the gym, shadow-boxing with hand weights. Barrett and Taylor are at the DT table with Kamu. Chuk is on the floor, doing exercises. Devens is in HoH. The others are in the KT. The general chat as they wait for the Veto comp keeps triggering FotH.

10:51 AM BBT: Chuk is now in the gym, pounding hand weights. Dee is on the bike, and Rome takes off his shirt to continue his hand-weight routine. Angela the Egg Detective is still inspecting the floor (sleeping) in the LR between the couch and the coffee table. The camera keeps zooming in and out of her eggshell to see if she's sleeping.

10:57 AM BBT: Melody is now dancing around, waiving her limbs, while Dee continues in the bike and Chuk continues with the hand weights. Rome has exited the gym. Melody is now bent over, stretching between her legs. Dee leaves the bike for a hydration break, stretches a little, then sits down on the bench for some hand-weights.

11:04 AM BBT: In the WA, Rome is still grumbling about Devens lying to his face about keeping Jason and Lyric safe. Mallory pops in and out to interrupt. Mallory created a Have Not song: You say Have Not, I say Have Yeah!

Rome returns to talking to Lyric about his life. When he was younger, he thought only success mattered, but he's become wiser as he's gotten older.

11:08 AM BBT: It is possible that Angela has fallen, and all the King's horses, and all the King's men, can't get her to her feet again. Haley is now in the gym and on the bike. Dee and Chuk are working the hand weights. Melody has left the gym. Lyric looks like she's showing Rome her cheerleading routines in the WA.

11:15 AM BBT: The egg is now sunny side up, and Yash is talking to Angela. The workouts continue in the gym.

11:20 AM BBT: In the Gym, Chuk told Haley and Dee that some conversations don't need to happen this early, and he's keeping his cards close given how long this game is. He hoped to finish off the last of the meat today, Haley promised to whip up a proper meal using the pound they had left.

Lyric wished the house could do a talent show involving singing. Mallory suggested original songs. Yash was more focused on opening the BY so he could do laundry. LaLa reminisced about Sam the robot punishment from a past season, calling her adorable with those "country robot eyes." Sam barely spoke to anyone during her own HoH reign. Drew liked Sam a lot and she'd actually made it all the way to jury.

LaLa said Kaycee completely dominated her season. Angela said Kaycee was even keeled, but barely got screen time early on despite how well she ended up doing.

11:33 AM BBT: Rome prefers NYC Style pizza over deep dish, even though he grew up in Detroit, with cheese layered under the sauce. Drew not so much a fan of that style. Rome described it as a heavier kind of pizza. He asked Lyric if this would be her first competition win. She seemed surprised he was asking about her specifically. Drew clarified that Rome technically couldn't win since he wasn't competing, and Lyric said she hoped it would go well. Rome noted if Lyric came down, he could be on his way out the door.

11:38 AM BBT: Drew came up to HoH to run through ideal Veto scenarios, guessing Barrett would use it to save Melody. He predicted that if Rome somehow got HoH, he'd nominate Devens, Angela, and Chuk, since Rome apparently can't stand Chuk. Devens said the irony is he genuinely likes Rome, even after spending the whole day working against him. Devens was nervous about a scenario where Kamu wins Veto and just leaves the nominations untouched; Drew guessed Kamu would actually prefer Rome stays in the house.

11:40 AM BBT: Chuk complained about the fatty 80/20 beef they'd been given (he prefers lean Chuk. -- Fuskie), though Yash pointed out some people actually prefer that ratio for tacos. Yash said he personally felt pretty lean these days. Both of them changed into long pants to get ready for the day ahead.

11:45 AM BBT: Devens told Drew he's in real trouble if he can't trust his own people. Drew relayed that Rome is confident he'll outlast Jason, and that Rome has already lost Melody's support. Drew added that Yash seemed completely done with Rome too. Devens said Yash told him differently. Drew thinks Yash believed he'd survive over Taylor at the eviction, but Kamu had told him Rome was rallying votes against him.

11:48 AM BBT: Devens asked Dee and Drew if either had talked to Angela since the Veto picks were made. Both replied no. He figured Angela would definitely use it, since the whole plan to target Rome had been her idea. Dee wondered who Angela would even end up using it on.

11:51 AM BBT: Chuk struggled to get his contacts in, since he wanted to be able to see clearly for that day's competition. Melody hyped herself up to the gym camera, declaring that whoever nominated her should go take care of their own kids instead, insisting she believes in herself and that the Veto is hers for the taking. She kept repeating her own name like a mantra, jumping around the gym as she psyched herself up. This a do or die moment, and she vowed to win the Veto no matter what. She reminded herself she came onto the show to play and win, not to go home early, and that she came for a better life and fully intends to get it.

11:55 AM BBT: Devens said there was still plenty of time to talk before the Veto Ceremony. Drew speculated Angela might end up pulling Jason off the block instead. Devens reasoned he really has no choice but to nominate Rome at this point, since the damage was already done. There's no one else obvious to put up besides LaLa. He's simply going along with what Angela wanted him to do. She had better follow through. The only scenario where Rome avoids the block entirely is if the Veto goes unused. Drew said Lyric had said she wouldn't use it even if she won, specifically to keep Rome safe, though Devens doubted Rome would let her do that.

12:00 AM BBT: Drew joked that Devens has basically become a clip farmer. Dee said it would be fun whenever Rizo eventually crosses paths with Drew, and Drew admitted he'd genuinely love the chance to meet him. Drew said the episode would end right at the nomination ceremony. Dee called the whole thing wild, especially the moment Angela's hat went flying. Drew said he hoped production included the part where Devens tried to end the meeting three separate times. Devens admitted he'd honestly be crazy not to vote Rome out at this point, and Dee agreed there really wasn't another option.

12:03 PM BBT: Drew confirmed that Rome already knows he's the renom target. Devens said he'd been fairly confident Rome would be the pick regardless. He also floated Mallory as someone worth considering, given she's apparently been talking badly about him and Dee. Drew said that Mallory really dislikes the two of them. Devens had already promised her safety though, and Drew pointed out that Rome is really the ringleader driving most of the tension anyway. He told Devens not to second guess himself. Devens said he doesn't, but pointed out he's the one person in the House who's never actually won anything on a show before.

Drew said it's a shame they can't talk more freely. He's spent too much time up in HoH lately. Devens said Barrett had been upset the night before, and that he'd offered him use of the HoH shower, forgetting Barrett is actually a Have Not this week.

12:05 PM BBT: Devens read a bit of his HoH letter aloud, sharing that his wife told him she's doing fine and encouraged him to keep entertaining everyone. Dee thanked Drew's wife, Becca. Devens said dealing with him is a full time job. Dee assured him his wife seemed thoroughly entertained, regardless.

12:19 PM BBT: Feeds cut to the PoV competition.

2:14 PM BBT: Feeds return. Rome tells Mallory everyone says she would have killed that puzzle. She's only one comp, Mallory protests. "Face it, you're the Pipe Queen. You're legitimate competition." In the SR, Drew and Kamu think everything went perfectly. Melody is in the shower, then heads to the Gym to work out. Drew is called to the DR but stops in the TR to celebrate with Angela. Drew is full of energy and looking for ways to expend it in a House where there is nothing to do.

2:20 PM BBT: Angela is waiting for the shower, but has to change back into the Egg Detective costume when she's done. Jason tells Dee he doesn't feel like the target, but feels like if he messes up, he will be. In the WA, Rome and Drew try to figure out what Devens' plan is. Melody and Lyric are out of the shower. Kamu, Yash, Haley, and Chuck are around the DT, talking hair and beard care.

2:32 PM BBT: Melody tells Mallory that the puzzle was only 3 pieces, but they rotated. She tried to cheat off Angela, but hers was messed up too. She wondered what Devens will do. Dee tells Melody she doesn't know what Devens will do. Drew asked Lyric if it was so hot outside that it was OK taking a cold shower as a Have Not. Jason tells Rome that if they are up, they will probably vote Rome out over him. Rome says he should have listened to Lyric and Rome.

2:38 PM BBT: Rome tells Barrett that Jason had the puzzle solved, but took a second to make sure before hitting the buzzer, and Devens was able to buzz in before him. Devens won the Golden Power of Veto.

2:40 PM BBT: In the open BR, Melody and Dee share living environments. Melody had a studio in college, was in a house with some girls, then moved in with her parents. Dee lives alone.

2:47 PM BBT: LaLa walks into the WA and Rome tells her if Devens wants to get more blood on his hands, he'll take someone off and put him up. If he doesn't, he'll leave noms the same.

2:48 PM BBT: Melody and Drew realized they both still live with their parents. Dee and Drew got a rundown of Melody's room decor, which apparently includes a bubble machine, a disco ball, and a light projector that flashes around the room. Dee admitted her own place lacks much personality by comparison, though she's got plenty of plants going for her.

2:50 PM BBT: Rome told Taylor that getting his hands a little bloody was exactly his plan. He asked if Devens would go for the full kill or just let the wound sit and bleed for a while. Taylor replied blood has already been shed in the House. Yash said he expects to be a Have Not again next week. Drew pointed out that six people still haven't experienced Have Not status at all this season. Yash argued LaLa shouldn't be picked next week specifically because she's the house's main chef.

2:53 PM BBT: Lyric is rehashing the Veto comp. She should have paid more attention to the other puzzle during the competition. Rome reasoned that if Jason had won, he still would have ended up right there on the block next to her. He promised that everything would be okay. Even if one of them ends up leaving the House, it wouldn't be the end of them as people. Lyric thinks Devens will keep the nominations as they are. Rome questioned whether Devens would stay true to his word.

2:55 PM BBT: LaLa cheered Haley on through a grueling set of 68 stair climbs, celebrating loudly once she finished. Haley mentioned that at a solid pace, 100 flights would take about 18 minutes total. Haley thanked her for the encouragement. Haley has a young niece and nephew. LaLa's youngest is 21. She had two singles plus a set of twins. She really had just wanted a boy.

2:58 PM BBT: Rome walked out of the WA confused about why there was underwear on the WA couch, addressing the guys directly.

5:22 PM BBT: The House has split into two hangout groups: Mallory, Melody, Rome, Yash, Drew, Lyric, and Chuk in the Hot Tub Lounge, and Angela, Jason, LaLa, Barrett, Taylor, Haley, Dee, and Devens settled onto the living room couches.

5:50 PM BBT: Angela walked Taylor through proper hot sauce portioning, calling it a total game changer when used sparingly. Taylor struggled to get the jar open, resorting to tapping it with a knife before asking Drew for help. He obliged. Angela warned her not to touch her eyes afterward given how spicy it was.

5:55 PM BBT: Chuk and Lyric are tossing a ball back and forth in the Hot Tub Lounge and talking about what Hawaiians thought of mainland America. Chuk had his arm around Lyric before the two ended up holding hands as they talked. Lyric reflected that she still has two real chances to save herself and hopes enough people like her to keep her around. Chuk jokingly asked her to help pull him up off the couch. Rome and Yash discussed football.

6:18 PM BBT: Rome dozed off at the dining table while Lyric and Mallory worked together making slop muffins, and Yash washed dishes.

6:35 PM BBT: Jason and Dee are in the Hot Tub Lounge. Jason says he's basically starting over. In the Pod BR, Lyric says she's going to ask Devens to use the Veto on her because she doesn't want to be on the block, but she's afraid he'll go up. Has he given you any reason to think he'd use it on you? No. Then you need to have that conversation first. But don't look desperate, like you waited until now to talk game with him. Rome suggests presenting a case for how she and Rome can help his game. He says he won't be talking to Devens himself any time soon, unless Devens needs him.

6:40 PM BBT: Melody pulls Devens aside in the HOH room to clear the air about laughing during the nomination ceremony. She explains it wasn't meant personally, and the two quickly move past it with an easy conversation.

6:55 PM BBT: The one-on-one continues as Melody and Devens chat about the day's events.

7:10 PM BBT: Around the house, small groups form and shift, as everyone begins settling into the evening. Most conversations focus on reconnecting after the Veto ceremony, rather than making strategic moves before Devens plays his Veto cards.

7:25 PM BBT: Devens holds one-on-ones just to connect with the HouseGuests.

7:40 PM BBT: Strategy slowly begins creeping back into conversations as HG compare notes and try to get a better read on where everyone stands heading into the veto.

7:55 PM BBT: Mallory discusses future HOH scenarios, suggesting Dee would be high on her target list if she won power. She feels comfortable with Rome's position in the House because of his relationship with Lyric.

8:10 PM BBT: The evening remains relatively quiet as houseguests continue socializing throughout the house, balancing casual conversation with light game talk while feeling each other out.

8:40 PM BBT: All the HouseGuests are in the BY. Devens and Rome are playing cornhole with Kamu and Dee. LaLa is getting her steps in back and forth. Barrett, Haley, and Mallory are on the hammock. The other HG are watching the game.

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Friday, July 17, 2026 — The Power of Veto is Up for Grabs?

Previously on the BB Live Feeds

The Surrivor Takeover of Big Brother continues...

12:00 AM BBT: Devens leaned over his letter privately, joking that it opened with "Rick Devens rules." He decided to read it alone rather than share it out loud, calling it too much to process publicly, and mentioned skipping beer that night so he could focus on talking with everyone. He made a point of saying he loves the whole house before diving into HoH business. Feeds cut back to Devens admiring photos of his wife and kids, then unveiling his HoH basket. His musical pick was The Who, and his beer of choice is a six pack of Blue Moon. He also got a jar of pickles that got him yelling with excitement, Rolos, extra sunglasses, and a new headband. Devens joked he could finally join the "headband club" (for men. - Fuskie).

12:15 AM BBT: Angela thinks the extended first week has dragged on longer than a typical BB week thanks to the extra days built in. Lyric has a fondness for quaker oats, insisting she'll manage fine as a Have Not, while Chuk complimented LaLa's cooking recipes. Yash stripped down to his underwear. Angela quizzed Kamu on how the first HoH round worked, walking through the "find a partner" mechanic, and explained the OTEV competition concept, noting the name is simply "Veto" spelled backward.

12:30 AM BBT: In the bathroom, LaLa complimented Haley's outfit, prompting Haley to say she's a little nervous about her parents seeing it on TV. Taylor recalled the competition's nickname, "Achy Breaky HoH," and the group buzzed about noms already being right around the corner. Angela and LaLa caught up privately in HoH, with LaLa mentioning Haley had already approached Devens, claiming she'd saved him during the second round of the competition. Angela shared a callback to her BB26 season, recalling a pact she'd made and kept with a former ally named Joe. Devens handed his pickles over to Rome, who held them aloft triumphantly as a Have Not. Angela borrowed the HoH bathroom while other guests started filtering out, leaving LaLa waiting behind for her. LaLa asked whether Dee set a precedent as HoH to automatically going after whoever's first out (of the HoH comp) again; Angela didn't think so.

12:40 AM BBT: Devens sat down properly with LaLa, who admitted she assumed the returning trio would dominate the season but has genuinely enjoyed getting to know them. She flagged that certain people in the house are playing a bit too aggressively for her taste, calling it irritating. She described herself as "the grandma" of the group, while Devens noted the two of them seem to connect especially well with younger HouseGuests compared to past seasons. LaLa emphasized her value as someone everyone talks to, offering herself as a genuine asset moving forward. LaLa told Devens she feels closest with Rome, observing how naturally Devens, Angela, and Dee mesh together as a trio, despite their different strengths. Playful nicknames followed, with LaLa dubbing him "Uncle Rick" rather than a father figure. She hinted that someone specific is playing too hard without naming names outright, gesturing toward Devens' earlier competition partner. He explained he'd made a promise during their pairing not to nominate her, but thanked LaLa for the insight while noting he'd already heard similar chatter from others.

12:45 AM BBT: Devens told Barrett he can't nominate Haley given an earlier promise, but said he's open to other suggestions and welcomed her to come talk anytime. He admitted he'd expected more time before finalizing nominations. LaLa headed off to retrieve Angela. Kamu joined the HoH room, with Devens expressing openness to a collaborative approach to noms. Rome knocked at the door as Kamu hinted the wait wouldn't be much longer. Devens made clear he doesn't want Yash or Taylor going up again, saying it's simply not his style.

12:50 AM BBT: Devens caught Drew on the spy screen wandering in Mallory's pajamas, and decided to wait until Jason potentially wins HoH before making certain moves. He noted Melody had been talkative and mentioned his name directly earlier, making her an easy target in his eyes. He told Kamu he wishes Lyric wasn't a Have Not, since he's reluctant to nominate someone already restricted. He confirmed his plan to keep Rome safe this week, with Melody as his real target, and mentioned being mildly annoyed by Lyric's habit of claiming ignorance so often, encouraging Rome to coach her toward stronger answers. Kamu acknowledged the limited pool of realistic nominees, floating Lyric as his personal pick since he sees her as the glue holding Rome's side together. Devens considered privately approaching Melody with an offer to flip her allegiance instead of nominating her outright.

12:55 AM BBT: Kamu guessed Devens would eventually name Chuk as a target and said he'd check in with the group again soon. He mentioned Red Corner hoped to meet, even partially, sometime that night. Devens said he planned to let people pitch their own ideas rather than dictate everything himself. Kamu named Lyric, Melody, and Mallory as his working shortlist; Devens suggested swapping LaLa in for Mallory instead. Kamu noted that combination effectively lands two shots aimed at Rome's circle before heading off for coffee.

1:00 AM BBT: Rome arrived in HoH, and Devens greeted him warmly with good news, asking directly if he'd thrown the earlier competition. Rome confirmed he had, quickly adding that Drew, Lyric, and Melody make up his own "Four Seasons" alliance, and offered Devens a spot in it if his own three allies stayed safe this round. Devens brought up Melody calling him out during the competition, which caught Rome off guard. Devens said her attempt to get him out stung, and Rome admitted he'd already told Drew privately that Melody would be an expendable piece if she ended up on the block.

1:05 AM BBT: Devens floated Lyric as a possible nominee, and Rome tried to disuade him, saying she didn't confide much in him strategically. She did tell him that she suspects Devens is aligned with Haley, who reportedly wants Lyric targeted. Rome suggested that going after the trio of women collectively might be one path forward, though he made clear Melody is expendable, while Lyric is not. Devens asked who he would feel comfortable seeing nominated, careful not to repeat last week's exact block. Rome named Lyric, Devens, LaLa, and Jason as his closest circle, and Devens noted that circle doesn't really talk to him much, which Rome attributed to Haley's influence. Devens acknowledged how tricky it is playing both sides, given they each have their own people to protect. Rome suggested one nominee from each side would feel fair, and Devens confirmed he has no intention of putting Rome up himself despite the option being technically available. Rome proposed a deal: keep himself, Lyric, and Jason safe, and nothing between them breaks. Devens agreed that seemed doable, warning that others might end up on the block instead, possibly Melody. Rome said that outcome works fine as long as his three stay protected, and asked whether Devens would return the favor down the line. Rome elaborated that his real top target is Chuk, citing small annoyances like avoiding chores and getting short with Angela over cooking duties. Rome emphasized he places heavy weight on character when sizing people up.

1:15 AM BBT: Devens confirmed to Dee once she rejoined that keeping Lyric and Jason safe secures him a future favor from Rome, and that Rome specifically ruled out safety for anyone else beyond those two. Devens told Dee she's clearly her number one priority to him. Dee celebrated, joking about their Survivor dominance in the house. Devens admitted he'd actually tried to throw the competition toward Haley, but ended up winning anyway. Dee said Rome had already relayed their deal directly to Drew.

1:20 AM BBT: Devens admitted feeling a little exposed, nominating three women this round but reasoned the men in the house seem to be working with him regardless. Dee encouraged him to trust his instincts and do what felt right. Devens weighed building something with Yash, though he worried Yash might ultimately gravitate toward the other guys. He floated a combination involving LaLa, Melody, and a third; Dee pushed hard for Mallory specifically, arguing that despite Mallory's sweetness, she genuinely wants Dee gone and should go up as a result. Devens relayed that Rome's biggest target is actually Chuk, and that Rome seemed fine with LaLa potentially going up, which surprised Dee. She noted Rome seems most protective of Jason and Lyric specifically. Devens floated LaLa and Melody as a possible pairing if the goal is removing Melody. Dee thinks th week is ripe for dealmaking.

1:25 AM BBT: Rome told Jason he's currently leaning on his connection with Devens for protection. Lyric wondered about Yash's safety. Rome thought Devens wouldn't renominate anyone freshly off the block. The two considered heading upstairs to relax, with Jason jokingly thanking Rome, calling him "daddy" on the way out.

1:30 AM BBT: Yash and Devens compared notes. Yash said he feels genuinely aligned with him. Devens admitted feeling a bit out of the loop competition-wise, since he hadn't had a partner, prompting Yash to explain that Angela had actually claimed him as a partner instead, catching Devens by surprise. Devens told Yash that while people generally like him, he's not necessarily anyone's top priority, comparing the situation to his own position. He offered ongoing protection by simply not nominating him, expressing reluctance to ever put him back on the block.

1:35 AM BBT: Devens asked Yash to weigh honestly whether certain relationships are genuine friendship or strategic safety nets, referencing an earlier "Final Two" promise made with Haley, though Yash gently warned that phrase might read differently to outside ears if repeated. Devens asked whether Rome would choose Yash over Lyric or Jason, or over LaLa. He guessed he'd likely win out over at least two of those names, adding that he feels genuinely supported by Rome, Barrett, and Drew. Devens expressed fondness for that trio as well. Devens says Rome threw the HoH competition, but Drew firmly disputed that claim, insisting he'd legitimately beaten Rome fair and square.

1:40 AM BBT: Devens admitted feeling a bit reckless and in need of sleep. Drew confided that LaLa's constant closeness with Rome unsettles him a little, noting she even brings him breakfast, which Devens agreed struck him as somewhat unusual. Drew warned Devens that Jason appears to be targeting him specifically, and floated Lyric as an easy nominee given how little she tends to say strategically. Devens revealed Lyric had personally promised him safety just that night. Talking to yash, Devens said three names under consideration are Melody, Jason, and Lyric, though he admitted he could still change his mind by morning.

1:45 AM BBT: Once Dee arrived, Devens asked her to send everyone else up if the coast felt clear. Drew lingered nearby and didn't leave. Dee made clear it's not the right time to target Rome. Devens reiterated his instinct to go after Melody, Jason, and Lyric collectively, while acknowledging he might still wake up and pivot entirely. Dee and Devens tallied their current numbers together: Chuk, Angela, Barrett, Dee, Drew, and Haley are locked votes. Dee wondered about the upcoming Time Capsule twist, with Devens guessing the returning trio would likely be the ones selected. Dee pledged her full support behind whatever he decided, and Drew called for a proper meeting.

1:50 AM BBT: Devens declared to the room that "BB, you get a dose of the Crossovers" tonight. Drew went to gather Angela and Barrett, while Devens told Dee that Angela hadn't wanted Drew brought into their circle originally, though he felt he had little choice. Devens mentioned asking Barrett who his ideal HoH target would be, and Barrett reportedly named Rome as someone he genuinely dislikes.

1:55 AM BBT: Dee sat down privately with Haley and Chuk. Haley insisted that no one realizes she talks to anyone beyond Chuk and Kamu occasionally. Dee floated Jason, Melody, and possibly LaLa as targets, drawing a smile from Haley, though Chuk urged caution moving forward. Drew and Melody caught up on the couch, with Drew fishing for updates on where different HouseGuests currently stand as Devens slipped back into HoH.

2:00 AM BBT: Devens and Chuk discuss the landscape. Devens identified Melody as a prime target and Chuk noted that Lyric, Melody, and Jason are playing a loose game. Chuk is on board with the aggressive approach, acknowledging that removing Jason would be a massive strategic win. Devens is also balancing his relationships with the "smaller" players, checking in with Mallory to offer reassurance while keeping his nomination plans under strict wraps. He explicitly tells Mallory that he isn’t looking to target her, Yash, or Taylor, though he warns her to keep that between them.

2:15 AM BBT: The parade of houseguests continues. Lyric enters the HoH room, testing the waters and trying to get a read on where she stands. She emphasizes her loyalty, claiming she wouldn't nominate Devens if she won power, while Devens keeps his cards close to the chest, playing the role of the curious listener looking for the "bomb shell" that will make his decision easy. He’s actively gathering intel, listening to Melody offer her services as a number, and absorbing Jason’s attempts to align himself with the new HoH. Jason offers to help calm down any targets that might be crying, positioning himself as an asset for Devens’ HoH week.

2:45 AM BBT: The late-night strategy session turns toward the endgame. Barrett arrives and officially gives Devens his blessing to blow up the house. The two discuss the possibility of a backdooring Rome, and wonder if they can truly trust Drew, who is currently tied to Rome and Lyric in a four-person alliance. Devens is determined to keep his real intentions hidden from Drew until the last possible second. Devens muses on the logistics: if he nominates the core of Rome's alliance, he needs to ensure he has the numbers to see the eviction through, especially if the Veto enters the equation. He’s wary of Rome’s influence and is ready to strike, treating the impending nominations as the start of a full-blown war.

3:00 AM BBT: Devens told Taylor directly that he isn't putting her up, and she noted how often the same HouseGuests seem to cycle through nominations repeatedly. Devens promised her, Yash, and Mallory would all stay off the block, and expressed hope this could bring them closer together going forward. Taylor said that reassurance was really all she needed, promising to vote however Devens asked. He clarified he meant sticking close with people she already trusts, and she named LaLa and Jason specifically. Barrett noted he's now a Have Not alongside Rome and Jason, joking he'll basically be forced to cuddle up with Kamu for warmth. Devens admitted to Barrett he'd lied to Rome that night, framing it matter of factly as simply part of playing the game. Barrett declared himself fully ready to ride with him.

3:10 AM BBT: Drew rejoined the conversation, with Devens noting how much everyone seems to be looking out for one another lately. Drew relayed that Rome believes Devens loves both him and Drew personally, but predicted the women would end up on the block regardless. Drew said he'd pitched Rome on a four person alliance that Rome turned down, which lined up with what Devens had already heard about the Four Seasons grouping.

3:15 AM BBT: Devens asked Drew directly who he'd feel comfortable seeing nominated, wanting to avoid repeating last week's exact block. Drew joked his dream scenario involved sending Devens home himself, though in a more realistic world, he named Rome as his true target. He relayed that Rome told Angela he expected Drew to go up, and predicted Rome would make a strong backdoor candidate given his position. Drew warned that Devens should really be watching his own back. Devens said simply that he enjoys having fun with the process. Drew floated Melody and LaLa as possibilities, trailing off on a third name. Drew mentioned LaLa's constant closeness with Rome unsettles him a bit, especially since she cooks him breakfast regularly. Devens agreed it struck him as slightly unusual too. Devens noted Rome claims to have thrown the earlier competition intentionally, though Drew firmly pushed back, insisting he'd genuinely beaten him.

3:20 AM BBT: Devens asked Dee if the coast was clear enough to bring her in; Drew stubbornly refused to leave the room even after being asked. Dee said it's not the right week to target Rome. Devens reiterated his leaning toward Melody, Jason, and Lyric, while admitting his mind could still change by morning.

3:25 AM BBT: Dee and Devens ran through their vote count together with Drew checking the monitor, confirming Chuk, Angela, Barrett, Dee, Drew, and Haley as solid numbers. Dee wondered aloud who might land in the upcoming Time Capsule twist. Devens predicted one of the three returning Icons. Dee offered her full support for whatever he ultimately decided, and Drew called for an actual sit down meeting.

3:30 AM BBT: Devens declared triumphantly that Big Brother was about to get "a dose of the Crossovers."

3:35 AM BBT: Drew went off to retrieve Angela and Barrett. Devens told Dee that Angela hadn't initially wanted Drew brought into their inner circle, though he felt he had little choice given the circumstances. He also mentioned asking Barrett about his ideal HoH pick, learning Barrett genuinely dislikes Rome.

3:40 AM BBT: Dee sat privately with Haley and Chuk. Haley inisists no one realizes she talks to anyone beyond Chuk and Kamu occasionally. Dee floated Jason, Melody, and possibly LaLa as targets, which drew a smile from Haley, though Chuk urged the group to stay cautious moving forward.

4:00 AM BBT: Rome debated storming up to HoH and confronting the group directly; Lyric talked him down, and the three continued their anxious wait downstairs, eyes locked upward toward the HoH door.

4:05 AM BBT: Devens noted America historically tends to favor underdogs in these votes, though Angela predicted Mallory would earn that title over Rome given how things were shaping up. Chuk recalled Rome getting visibly emotional at the memory wall over Ashley's exit, then later remarking the house felt no different without her, a contradiction Chuk found genuinely off putting.

4:10 AM BBT: Kamu asked who the actual target was between Melody and Rome; Devens landed on Rome, suggesting they use Veto specifically to pull him up if needed. Kamu agreed to move forward with that plan. From the monitor upstairs, Kamu, Drew, Dee, Devens, and Chuk watched Rome visibly spiraling downstairs and couldn't stop laughing at the spectacle unfolding beneath them.

4:15 AM BBT: Rome rang the HoH doorbell, but nobody answered. Angela insisted the group ignore it entirely, and Dee struggled to hold back laughter. Downstairs, Lyric sat looking dejected at the kitchen table alongside Jason. Devens told Barrett directly that Rome had suggested he could nominate him, Drew, Yash, Mallory, or LaLa. Angela helped polish Devens' speech in the meantime. Rome floated the idea of heading upstairs to claim he simply couldn't sleep; Lyric urged against it, and Barrett reminded him it's against the rules to warn someone directly about their own nomination. Angela retrieved Barrett back to HoH, and he explained that Rome, Lyric, and Jason had been talking downstairs under the assumption he was asleep. Devens said they'd genuinely tried waking him earlier.

4:20 AM BBT: Devens asked Barrett to choose between LaLa and Melody as a nominee option; Angela firmly ruled out LaLa.

4:25 AM BBT: Drew joked that he'd been a fan of the show since age eight and always dreamed of forming an alliance called the Tool Shed. Devens noted he's been called a tool himself plenty of times, and Angela self deprecatingly agreed she's not exactly the sharpest tool in the shed either. Rome wandered the house searching for people, noting all the lights were still on. He debated simply opening doors himself before Lyric stopped him, worried about upsetting the other women involved.

4:30 AM BBT: The self proclaimed "Tool Shed" group settled onto the bathroom floor together. Devens joked about their collective tool status to the camera. Devens declared he was showering and calling it a night as the group dispersed from HoH, joking to the cameras that this is simply how things get done on Big Brother. In the Kitchen, Jason pointed out the slop recipe calls for milk without specifying which type, sparking some confusion. The Tool Shed trio walked silently past Jason, Lyric, and Rome cooking slop in the kitchen without a word exchanged. Rome found the moment funny, while Jason cautioned against reacting outwardly, insisting the silence was an intentional provocation.

4:35 AM BBT: Rome wished Haley a good night, both acknowledging the big day ahead. He then headed to HoH and rang the bell, but got no response. Lyric asked what happened, and Rome guessed maybe the doorbell was broken, with Jason wondering aloud if trying an actual knock might work better. Haley, Chuk, Angela, and Drew lounged in bed with the lights still on in the open bedroom. Rome questioned why Haley had phrased something the way she did about the upcoming day. Jason shrugged off the flavorless slop ahead, saying he could handle it.

4:45 AM BBT: Jason confided to Rome that he'd once appeared on another show but nobody in the house had recognized him, so he'd kept quiet, viewing it as potential leverage. Rome guessed Angela likely knew and had already told Dee and Devens, floating the idea of testing Devens' loyalty by seeing if he'd relay that information back. Rome hypothetically counted three of their people on the block. Jason insisted they still had the numbers, confident Yash remained in their corner. He said suggested making Haley uncomfortable enough that even Chuk would eventually turn on her, and floated getting LaLa to work on Angela directly. Jason reasoned Drew and Barrett's bond likely stems from their shared Survivor fandom, and predicted he'd bring Melody into the fold the next day. He warned Drew might ultimately flip sides. Rome felt confident he had Yash locked in regardless. Jason and Rome exchanged goodnights. Rome noted tomorrow would be a big day for everyone.

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7:40 AM BBT: Lyric moved through ADLs, then settled in on the backyard couch.

7:50 AM BBT: Lyric drifted from the backyard couch back into the living room and finally settled into the hot tub lounge, lying down with her eyes closed.

8:45 AM BBT: Feeds returned to HouseGuests scattered across the main bathroom and pod bedroom.

9:45 AM BBT: Rome briefed Melody and Mallory on everything he'd observed the previous night regarding who'd been meeting up in the HoH room. Rome admitted he doesn't fully trust anyone right now and stressed that Melody, Mallory, and Lyric need to stick tightly together and resist outside influence, warning of an obvious upcoming divide while insisting their side still holds the numbers advantage. He suggested staying cautious around Drew while exploring whether he could still be brought back into the fold.

9:50 AM BBT: Rome told Melody and Mallory to keep close tabs on Lyric specifically, jokingly calling her a "stupid idiot" for volunteering to be a Have Not.

10:00 AM BBT: Melody told Lyric and Mallory directly that they can't afford to be pulled toward the other side, admitting she personally doesn't feel safe right now.

10:35 AM BBT: Mallory confided to Lyric that she's spiraling a bit, noting Barrett seems to be avoiding her entirely today, and mentioned Devens warning that things would get messy soon. Lyric ran through everyone who'd gathered in HoH the previous night, including how they'd woken Kamu specifically to join them. She has a growing suspicion she'll be nominated herself.

10:40 AM BBT: Lyric expressed distrust toward Drew, suspecting he's trying to play multiple sides simultaneously. Mallory worried that if Jason is on the block Thursday, she believes he'll go home. She reiterated how unsettling Barrett's silence toward her felt today. Lyric reassured Mallory that she shouldn't worry about going up again herself, though Mallory admitted her fear stems from feeling like people might be upset with her. Lyric told Mallory that Rome told her he loves her last night, and she'd said it back. Mallory speculated Melody would want to keep Drew around for strategic reasons, predicting she'd protect him, and guessed Drew might actually have feelings for Melody beyond gameplay.

10:45 AM BBT: Mallory admitted she's uncertain how she feels about Angela, noting she's pleasant to everyone but clearly embedded within some larger group. She encouraged Lyric to warn Rome about being cautious with Melody given her closeness to Drew. Mallory worried that losing Barrett as an ally would be a real blow if he's genuinely drifting away from their group.

10:50 AM BBT: Lyric noted that even setting aside her connection to Rome, she wouldn't naturally gravitate toward the other side anyway, mentioning she likes Dee personally, a sentiment Mallory didn't share. Lyric was uncertain whether Rome's strategic updates reflected genuine intel or simply rumors being fed to him by others aware of his influence. Mallory continued puzzling over Barrett's silence, insisting that whatever he might have heard about her isn't true. They both expressed sympathy for Melody's position. Lyric doesn't ever watnto get used purely as a pawn.

11:05 AM BBT: Taylor noted that the guys in the house apparently skip toilet paper entirely. Yash and Devens caught up casually in the HoH room.

11:15 AM BBT: Angela and Yash talked in the SR, with Yash admitting he'd picked up on a good vibe regarding his own safety. Lyric and Devens met up in HoH, with Devens expressing regret over not answering the door the previous night.

01:15 PM BBT: Lyric is spiraling, grilling Rome on whether he thinks he’s looking at a direct nomination or a backdoor play. Rome reckons a backdoor is the only real threat, reasoning that they’d never risk giving him three separate chances to save himself in a competition. He’s decided to scale back his workout intensity since he’s already down to 12% body fat, with plans to drop even lower. As he flops onto the bed, Dee warns him to watch out for the clothes scattered around, telling him not to get them dirty.

1:20 PM BBT: Rome is feeling defiant, telling Lyric that if he ends up on the block, he plans to call Devens a liar right to his face. Once Melody clears out of the storage room, Rome admits he enjoys the intensity of the game, even going so far as to call himself a "sick human being" for how much he gets out of watching people squirm when he stares them down. The conversation shifts to the logistics of being a Have-Not. Rome complained the noise from the bed is the absolute worst part of the experience. He’s already planning his post-game life, offering to rent out pickleball courts to teach the others how to play, though Dee is quick to point out that courts are usually free.

1:30 PM BBT: The talk turns to the immediate dangers of the week. Lyric is clearly anxious, pressing Rome on whether he thinks he’s a target for a direct nomination or a backdoor play; Rome figures the latter is more likely, betting that they’d never give him three separate chances to win a competition and save himself. Dee and Drew are nearby, dissecting the trust issues plaguing their alliance. They’re frustrated that while they’ve kept their word, the other side seems unreliable, noting that they would have put LaLa up without a second thought. Drew is riding high, admitting he’s having a blast with the current chaos, while Rome jokingly claims the Have-Not bed for himself, leading Drew to quip that Lyric will likely be right there with him next week.

01:40 PM BBT: Dee is brainstorming how to score freebies from her fellow houseguests, jokingly asking Drew for a complimentary teeth cleaning in wine country and eyeing Haley for some free peptides. Meanwhile, the group trades playful jabs about their various career skills, with Rome laughing about the potential for free drag shows and Dee’s connections to a med spa. The conversation shifts toward fashion and fitness, as LaLa compliments Mallory’s physique before heading off to crush thirty sets of stairs. LaLa also keeps things light in the lounge, checking in on Melody’s outfit and sparking a funny generational debate about the necessity of wearing bras.

01:50 PM BBT: Yash and Kamu dive into a deep conversation about faith. Yash admits he’s fascinated by religion, noting he’s never really had an in-depth discussion with a Christian before, while Kamu reflects on the importance of focusing on one's relationship with G-d rather than comparing oneself to others. On the other side of the house, the Survivor alums are getting down to business. Devens and Dee are already anticipating the heat they’ll take for their gameplay, noting that the rest of the house will likely target them simply because they are Survivor veterans. Devens is busy in the HoH room, fine-tuning his nomination speech. He’s rehearsing a direct call-out of Rome, planning to expose how Rome was willing to toss others under the bus just to protect his inner circle of Jason and Lyric. Dee suggests he land the speech with a bit of humor to take the sting out of the blow.

02:00 PM BBT: Dee and Drew are coordinating their approach. Dee advised him to keep playing the "dumb" card for at least another week to keep the target off his back. The conversation eventually circles back to the impending nominations. Devens is projected to make a massive move, fully expecting to draw a huge target on his own back. He seems entirely unbothered by the prospect of sitting on the block himself, boasting that he’s ready to show the houseguests exactly how to handle a nomination without breaking down in tears. Dee and Devens also discuss the social dynamics of the house, agreeing Kamu is easily the most charming person in the house. He has the ability to "make the rounds" and build bonds, concluding that he’s a massive threat they’ll eventually have to cut loose.

2:05 BBT: Angela won America's vote. She comes out of the DR in Vince's EGG (BB27)!!! I guess she got the punishment! The game was her spinning in a chair and then she had to hit a button that either said Power or punishment as they flashed on screens before her as she was spinning. She tells them she won't be able to swim or eat or change the outfit inside the egg so she is going to get stinky. And she has to carry around the giant magnifying glass!

02:10 PM BBT: Angela's new reality involves wearing the cumbersome egg outfit everywhere, even to sleep in special egg-themed pajamas, and a ban on swimming. She joked that since she can’t go outside, the rest of the house will have to conspire against her in the backyard. LaLa and Barrett are trying to keep her spirits up, complimenting how cute she looks in it, though Angela admits it’s heavy and is already making her sweat.

02:15 PM BBT: Haley vents to Chuk about Melody, reiterating that she considers her a schemer and is dead set against letting her infiltrate their side of the house. Chuk offers a bleak assessment of the dynamics, claiming Lyric is blindly following Rome, whom he describes as a "horrible man", and suggesting Taylor is completely out of the loop regarding the real game. In the open bedroom, Haley and Taylor are trying to hash out their own friction. Haley asks for direct feedback on why Taylor is upset, but Taylor wants to avoid confrontation.

02:30 PM BBT: Drew pulls Melody aside to reassure her that he’s firmly in her corner. He advises her to lay low and keep their partnership under wraps, noting that there are three bigger targets in the house ahead of her. Drew also filled her in on the drama surrounding Rome’s failed attempt to pitch a Four Seasons alliance to Devens, admitting it’s a scary situation but he still trusts Rome despite the move backfiring.

02:50 PM BBT: Jason is crying alone in the bathroom before being called to the DR. In the Hot Tub Lounge, Rome, Lyric, Drew, and Melody are strategizing. Rome reaffirms his trust in Jason, telling the group they are "all good," and suggests their only path is to win HoH and nominate three of their opponents, though he notes the outcome depends on the Veto. Drew, speaking privately to Melody, suggests they need to "jump ship" from their current position, since they are currently just being treated as numbers. Angela continues to adjust to her egg punishment, noting it still smells new, and it is rotten that she cannot remove it until the next nomination ceremony. LaLa it would be difficult that would be for someone who prioritizes daily workouts (good thing Angela doesn't work out. -- Fuskie). Mallory told Melody about her recent conversation with Devens. Rome claims Devens promised him safety from the block. Drew thinks he wants to be seen in the House as a threat (he says these things jokingly, but eventually, someone will use it as an excuse to go after him -- Fuskie).

2:50 PM BBT: Jason is crying alone in the bathroom before being called to the DR. In the Hot Tub Lounge, Rome, Lyric, Drew, and Melody are strategizing. Rome reaffirms his trust in Jason, telling the group they are "all good," and suggests their only path is to win HoH and nominate three of their opponents, though he notes the outcome depends on the Veto. Drew, speaking privately to Melody, suggests they need to "jump ship" from their current position, since they are currently just being treated as numbers.

Angela continues to adjust to her egg punishment, noting it still smells new, and it is rotten that she cannot remove it until the next nomination ceremony. LaLa notes how difficult that would be for someone who prioritizes daily workouts (good thing Angela doesn't work out. -- Fuskie). Mallory told Melody about her recent conversation with Devens. Rome claims Devens promised him safety from the block. Drew thinks he wants to be seen in the House as a threat (he says these things jokingly, but eventually, someone will use it as an excuse to go after him -- Fuskie).

3:03 PM BBT: Drew, Rome, Lyric, and Melody sat together talking through the tension building in the house. Lyric admitted she hates the waiting most of all. Rome said sitting in dread is the worst part, once something actually happens it happens. Drew figured it made sense that production closed the yard given everything going on, and Rome agreed there wasn't much room to spread out anyway. Melody floated the theory that Devens might be sitting on some kind of power. Rome guessed one power gets released per week, predicting Dee and Devens would land the next one simply because they're Icons. Drew wasn't so sure, chalking up whatever Angela pulled off as pure luck rather than strategy.

3:06 PM BBT: Drew told Rome he actually liked where things stood now that real sides had formed, since it made deciding who to target that much clearer. Rome recalled Angela walking right past a sleeping Barrett the night before. Drew clarified Barrett had basically been dragged into the whole thing against his will, and Rome agreed, saying Barrett thought everyone was just hanging out upstairs until he got pulled in. Drew reassured the Four Seasons crew that his loyalty sits with them over LaLa and Taylor. Rome added he doesn't think the other side has as strong a hold on Barrett as people assume.

3:11 PM BBT: Lyric admitted she'd warned Rome not to go up to HoH the night before, and he'd ignored her completely. Melody confessed she feels like the "cool kids" don't care for her much. Drew joked she sounds like the kid who eats lunch alone in the bathroom stall. Melody added that Devens not answering the door the night before was a real misstep on his part strategically. She finally got a solid night's sleep, having taken over Rome's old pod.

3:15 PM BBT: Rome found Jason lying on the gym floor and sat beside him. Jason started crying, and Rome told him to hang on until next week. Jason worried aloud that with Devens holding power and America seemingly rooting for him, things looked bleak. Rome rubbed his back and told him of course people were rooting for Devens, but reminded him there's always hope. Rome coached Jason to dig in and fight for competition wins, reminding him he's got good people in his corner and things would work out. Jason admitted the whole situation terrified him.

3:18 PM BBT: Jason said he felt validated that his gut read on Devens had been right all along. Rome, meanwhile, hoped Drew was genuinely aligned with them and not secretly part of the other crew, noting Drew had told him Angela seemed to be the one orchestrating everything behind the scenes. Rome laid it out for Jason plainly: Angela's leading the charge with Devens backing her up, and there's a real chance Jason gets backdoored alongside Melody and Lyric. Jason said he'd man up and face it. Rome suggested they head back downstairs rather than work out, given how little sleep or food Jason had gotten.

3:21 PM BBT: Jason lamented that the very people he thought he was playing had actually been playing him. Rome, visibly heated, blamed Angela for orchestrating the whole plan, accusing her of playing the victim during her original season too. He vowed to make Angela cry regardless of her America's Favorite status, pointing out she'd already made both Lyric and Jason cry, and warned anyone against coming for his people. With the backyard closed off, Rome cheered Lala on as she climbed the stairs repeatedly for exercise. Rome repeated his warning to whoever would listen not to come after him or he'd make them cry too, America's Favorite title or not. Jason simply said, "thank you, Romie."

3:27 PM BBT: Rome asked the group point blank if he was being a jerk. Melody said no. Taylor said honestly, it was warranted. Lyric told Dee there was no need to feel paranoid. Dee explained that when she'd nominated Yash, Taylor, and Mallory, how each of them reacted afterward taught her a lot about their character, something worth keeping in mind. Lyric thanked her, and Dee encouraged her to use this stretch of the game to build new relationships, gently noting Lyric doesn't talk to many people yet.

Drew and Barrett compared notes. Drew mentioning LaLa had asked whether he was aligned with a certain group. Drew clarified he'd told her Barrett only got pulled in reluctantly. Barrett shrugged it off, saying Angela had literally dragged him out of bed, so what else could he have done? Drew told Barrett flatly that he shouldn't waste any energy caring what happens to Jason.

5:39 PM BBT: Things boiled over fast at the nomination ceremony. Jason snapped at Angela, and she shot back that now she finally understood. The houseguests sat frozen around the table, Melody with her hands over her face. Devens handed Angela back her hat and formally adjourned the Nominations Ceremony as Angela and Jason continued shouting at each other. Devens explained that Jason had admitted the night before to telling white lies and encouraging him to nominate the women.

5:41 PM BBT: Rome recapped that he'd handed Devens six names he hoped to protect, and was told to narrow that list down considerably, which Devens confirmed. Drew hugged both Lyric and Melody, who were still reeling. Lyric asked what on earth had just happened, and Drew admitted he had no idea either. Melody urged her to stay calm, noting Jason was clearly the target now.

5:44 PM BBT: Melody, Angela, and LaLa were all in tears. Angela tried to explain her side to Jason, insisting she'd genuinely wanted to be there for him despite everything. As Angela and Jason kept going at it, Mallory, Melody, and Lyric huddled together for comfort. Mallory couldn't understand why Rome would specifically want to protect both Jason and Lyric, admitting she felt nervous about the idea of Rome ending up on the block himself.

5:46 PM BBT: LaLa broke down further, with Melody and Lyric both stepping in to console her, Lyric told her she loved her and asking if she wanted space. LaLa said she just needed a minute to breathe. Angela cried that she'd been holding this in for days, and had promised her husband she wouldn't blow up like this again. Jason, somewhat resigned, joked that "messy bitch" would be his new nickname, and Angela apologized for calling him that. He said he owned it. She told him she still wanted to be able to talk to him going forward, and he joked back that it would feel a little like walking on eggshells now, gesturing at her literal egg costume with a laugh.

5:50 PM BBT: The nomination board officially showed Melody, Lyric, and Jason. Angela turned to Mallory, apologizing since she'd just come off the block and didn't deserve to be caught up in any of it, calling her genuine. She asked Chuk for a hug, which he gave, while Dee offered her some water. Angela insisted she never meant to upset the whole house, and Chuk gently reminded her she'd just been standing there in an egg costume the whole time.

Angela said she thought she could move past things with Jason and asked to head up to the HoH room. Yash hugged her, glad she'd finally gotten it off her chest. Meanwhile, LaLa admitted to Chuk that Angela had warned her something big was coming, and now she felt foolish, unsure who was really playing whom. Chuk called it the wildest thing he'd ever witnessed in the house. He reassured LaLa that this wasn't Devens' first time navigating a game like this, he clearly knew what he was doing. LaLa was then called to the DR.

5:55 PM BBT: LaLa cried in her pod, telling Chuk she felt stupid when he offered a hug. Taylor hugged her too, promising to look out for her. As she was called away to the DR, Dee embraced her on the way, LaLa was barely able to speak through tears. Elsewhere, the rest of the house told her they loved her as she left, with Barrett reminding everyone it's just a game. Kamu, sitting with Barrett and Drew, admitted he hadn't even wanted the meeting to end.

Devens told Lyric it would be smart for him to lay low in the HoH for a while. Angela, already up there, apologized to him for essentially hijacking the nomination meeting.

Lyric told Rome he'd handled everything well. Rome explained he'd given Devens a list of six names to protect, and Devens had trimmed it to two. Jason chimed in that Chuk, Haley, and Kamu were putting on quite the performance today, prompting Rome to jokingly crown Jason the new "blow up queen" of the house. Rome also told Lyric, Mallory, and Jason directly that Angela seemed to be the one really calling the shots.

Up in HoH, Devens, Dee, and Angela regrouped, with Melody and Lyric having told Devens they weren't upset with him personally. Angela grumbled that it felt unfair for Rome to call out "it was your HoH" during the chaos. Rome reiterated that he'd offered six names for safety, which Devens narrowed to two, with Lyric as his first priority and Jason his second, and that Devens had agreed to protect both. He noted Devens had specifically told him LaLa was off the table now, which Rome took to mean Devens wanted to use her as a vote instead. Yash chimed in to reassure Devens he was solidly in his corner.

5:56 PM BBT: Yash joked that the "egg had boiled." Rome admitted the chaos had actually been fun, and mentioned Devens telling him he'd gotten a little too good at this game, which Rome took as a genuine compliment.

Devens admitted Jason had been more volatile than he'd expected. The group agreed it was a good thing Angela had stood up for Haley in the moment. Angela reasoned she wouldn't have gotten so worked up if she didn't genuinely care about Jason, though she added that his faces at her during the blowup had been a bit much.

5:58 PM BBT: Angela sat down on the floor, weighed down by her costume.

Rome admitted the whole scene had been a bad look and out of character for him. Yash, more philosophical about it, wondered aloud when they'd ever lived with people they could fully trust anyway.

Devens called the whole ordeal wild, telling Angela this was her moment. Dee relayed that Jason believed he and Angela had genuinely made up. Angela clarified that Jason had admitted to manipulating her emotions, though he'd stopped short of confirming Haley was in on it, adding that Haley doesn't really care for LaLa anyway.

6:00 PM BBT: Angela praised Devens for handling everything so well, insisting she was the one who'd messed it up. Dee told her she'd actually made it better, and Devens noted that Dee's initial "shock" had started as an act before turning genuinely real once things escalated. Angela suspected Haley had been quietly trying to pit her and LaLa against each other the whole time.

6:01 PM BBT: Angela said she'd broken her promise to her family about staying composed. Devens thought Rome shouldn't have stood up and yelled at Haley the way he did, adding that Haley ended up absorbing some of the fallout alongside him. Dee, Angela, and Devens formed a circle, holding hands and jokingly praying to the "BB gods" for forgiveness, since none of them quite knew what they'd just done.

Jason and Taylor talked things through. He said they were trying to lock down LaLa's vote. He called Rome slick, a genuinely smart player in his own right. Jason said things had spiraled fast. Taylor reminded him they were stuck inside regardless, and encouraged him to keep his head down, eat his slop, get some rest, and focus on winning. Jason promised to stay quiet.

Devens said he actually respected Rome even more now, calling him a genuinely good guy, which is exactly why he found him a little scary. Angela hoped he wouldn't waver on the backdoor plan, and Devens assured her he hadn't.

6:06 PM BBT: Taylor had never seen a nomination ceremony play out like that. Jason called it hijacked. Taylor countered that technically it hadn't been formally adjourned yet when things went sideways. Meanwhile, LaLa could be heard crying loudly back in her pod.

Angela and Dee stepped out of the HoH room. Devens, alone with the camera, joked that Angela was still very much "an egg," then reflected that he had, in fact, promised chaos and delivered it in full.

6:08 PM BBT: Jason said he needed to sit with everything and stop being so messy going forward, as the house settled onto the living room couches to process.

Rome apologized directly to Angela, insisting his outburst wasn't really who he was. Angela took some blame too, admitting she was the one who'd actually coined the "silver platter" phrase, not Devens. She joked she was learning a thing or two from Rome about how to apologize quickly.

6:11 PM BBT: Angela hugged Kamu, apologizing to him as well; he brushed it off, saying he was fine. She mentioned she'd join everyone downstairs if people wanted her there, hugging Rome on her way out as he offered to help carry her chair and glass. Angela said she had a habit of airing out laundry, and Melody said she frequently trusted the wrong people.

Rome told Kamu the whole thing had honestly been well played by Devens, calling it great television.

6:16 PM BBT: In the Kitchen, Drew told Rome and Kamu to "wear it with honor," joking how the egg costume had stood tall through the chaos, while Lyric had looked completely shell shocked. Rome called it a great play by Devens, and Drew figured they'd just let Jason dig his own grave from here.

LaLa told Taylor she was doing okay and just needed to chill, admitting her feelings were deeply hurt. Taylor said that made total sense given the circumstances. LaLa said she at least knew the truth now, and that was enough to help her move forward. Taylor said again she'd never seen a nomination ceremony like that one, usually they're dead silent. LaLa agreed it had been quite the season already, adding that Jason hadn't even seemed surprised, like he'd been rehearsing one liners the whole time.

6:22 PM BBT: LaLa declared she would win the Veto herself. Taylor asked who she'd use it on; LaLa floated Lyric but wasn't fully sure. Drew came over for a hug, and LaLa gushed about how much she appreciated "baby boy" Drew, calling him adorable, with Taylor agreeing he was a favorite of hers too. Taylor encouraged LaLa to talk to Rome directly. LaLa wondered whether she could believe what he told her, though she said she was willing to listen. Taylor reminded her she has two eyes, two ears, and one mouth for a reason. LaLa admitted that while the blindside stung, she was glad it happened now rather than later in the game.

6:29 PM BBT: Melody and Devens talked privately in HoH. He apologized for not realizing she'd get swept up in the fallout; she said she was okay. They ended up hugging it out, something Devens admitted he hadn't expected. Melody confessed she'd actually wanted to be his HoH partner instead of Haley. Melody tried to explain her earlier partner decision, saying Drew was really the only person she felt aligned with, and that the whole thing had come down to a miscommunication. She insisted that if she'd truly wanted Devens out, she would have just said so directly.

Melody admitted she now felt pitted against Haley despite having no real issue with her, reiterating that Drew was the only person she genuinely trusted. Devens said he liked Drew too, and Melody said she wished she'd had the chance to work with Devens from the start. Devens asked whether Jason was doing alright. He'd overheard him worrying that America now hated him. Devens noted he'd tried to end the meeting early, and pointed out that Rome, to his credit, never made any of it personal. Melody was happy to compete in the Veto, and expressed real respect for Devens, both as a player and a person. He said the feeling was mutual.

6:38 PM BBT: LaLa continued crying in the storage room. Angela reassured her this was still just a game and that people truly cared about her, adding she never wanted LaLa caught in the crossfire. She admitted Jason had hurt her deeply but that she'd forgiven him, drawing a line that lies about her own game would have been one thing, but this felt different. LaLa, meanwhile, admitted she just wanted people to be honest with her and felt completely blindsided by how things unfolded.

LaLa's crying intensified as Angela pulled her into a hug, telling her how strong she was. In the middle of it, Angela's egg hat flew right off. LaLa struggled to get words out, repeating that it was just a game even as she visibly shook. Angela clarified that Rome hadn't actually used the phrase "silver platter." She reassured LaLa she'd been high on her list of trusted allies, comparing it to her own past season where she loved a former ally named Tucker, but wasn't his top priority. That had actually been someone named Joseph, not even Rubina.

Angela told LaLa she'd genuinely been happy for her having formed a group in the gym, promising no one would ever turn her against LaLa and that she had no intention of blowing up her game. Angela praised Rome as a fundamentally good person for going around apologizing to everyone, and encouraged LaLa to start locking in her own people and not isolate herself after the way things had gone tonight. LaLa said she'd cook dinner as a way to reset.

6:47 PM BBT: Drew came up to HoH and told Devens he'd absolutely crushed it, joking that he'd just "Rick Devens'd" the entire game. Devens admitted he'd wanted to drop a bomb and stir real chaos, and Drew told him it had gone off perfectly.

Angela told LaLa the two of them were basically the moms of the house now, comparing the younger houseguests to kids who'd snuck out while they waited up with their hands out for the metaphorical confiscated cell phone.

6:49 PM BBT: Drew reflected on having just watched Angela go full force in her egg costume, adding that from what he was hearing, the whole house now wanted Jason gone, and that he was honestly relieved everything was finally out in the open. Devens admitted he'd essentially blacked out and only remembered half of what happened. Drew mentioned LaLa felt genuinely betrayed and devastated, and that he'd told Yash earlier that if Yash hadn't won the Blockbuster, Rome had been planning to target him.

Angela told Jason she probably should have just come to him directly about her concerns instead of letting things boil over. Jason said he understood, admitting he'd sensed something was off beforehand anyway.

Melody mentioned that Jason has a habit of telling little white lies to the women in the house. Haley walked in mid conversation, and Yash noted it tracked with something Jason had apparently said as far back as day two.

6:53 PM BBT: Devens and Drew discussed strategy, floating the idea of pulling either Lyric or Melody off the block and replacing them with Rome, noting Jason had actually won the first competition of the season. Devens said his preference would be saving Melody specifically if the Veto gets used, and Drew said Haley isn't particularly fond of Melody. Devens shrugged that off, pointing out Haley isn't fond of a lot of people. Devens also mentioned that Melody had told him Drew was really the only person she currently trusts, which had him considering removing her via Veto and replacing her with Rome, ensuring someone from that side went home regardless of outcome.

Haley said she's had a harder time bonding with the women in the house, joking it might just be her tattoos, since she naturally gravitates toward the guys. Drew told Devens he felt like the two of them made a genuinely strong team.

6:56 PM BBT: Angela and Jason hashed things out further, with Angela insisting she remembered specifically saying she hadn't thrown the HoH competition. Jason said he thought he'd heard her encourage someone to win both the Veto and Blockbuster instead; Angela denied saying that, though Jason acknowledged responsibility for his own actions regardless. Jason clarified he'd never intended to pit Angela and LaLa against one another, insisting his real goal had simply been misleading Haley.

Jason admitted this was his first time really playing a game this intensely, and that he'd expected to enjoy being messy, but was now second guessing whether that approach had been the right call. Angela and Jason shared a hug, with Angela apologizing again for calling him a messy bitch earlier. Jason brushed it off, calling it heated television and reminding her they were both adults who could move past it. Angela joked that climbing the stairs in her costume was brutal and she'd probably end up bruised; Jason suggested she try waddling instead. Angela let out a frustrated "freaking Big Brother," before correcting herself with a laugh that she was allowed to say the real curse word if she wanted to.

7:06 PM BBT: Rome checked in with Melody, telling her nothing had really changed between them. She disagreed, venting that her mom was probably furious watching her play such an emotional game, though she maintained the HoH partner mix up had just been playful. Rome noted Haley seemed to be at the center of everything happening in the house, and Melody said her focus now was simply winning the Veto, especially since Devens had already promised her safety.

Melody reiterated her trust in Drew, and Rome agreed he was a genuinely good guy. Rome admitted he didn't particularly want to compete in the Veto himself, prompting Melody to point out that he clearly did, since it was his shot at pulling Lyric off the block. Rome said he'd rather just watch her fight for it herself.

7:15 PM BBT: Angela struggled with her costume again, and Drew went to grab her a stool for support. Jason walked into the Kitchen alongside Mallory and Barrett, apologizing for "the show" he'd put on earlier. Both checked in to make sure he was doing alright.

7:24 PM BBT: Devens explained to LaLa that his intention that day had simply been to expose the house's hierarchy. She thanked him for the clarification, and he reassured her that Rome had never said a bad word about her and genuinely cared about her, adding that she, Yash, Taylor, and Mallory had never actually been on his radar as targets.

Kamu told Haley plainly that nobody in the house currently trusts Jason.

7:32 PM BBT: Lyric told Melody she doesn't have much patience for people who come in and blow up others' games.

7:52 PM BBT: Lyric admitted to Rome she was genuinely afraid for how his game might be affected by tonight. Rome brushed it off, saying people like him, they know who he is. Rome told Lyric he now believes Jason has to go home.

8:06 PM BBT: Rome and Jason commiserated on the Have Not bed as Lyric remarked on how dramatic the whole day had been. Jason wondered aloud whether some of it was just people lying to protect their own games. He knows he is now clearly enemy number one in the house. Rome joked he was probably a close second. Turning to Lyric, Rome suggested she publicly distance herself from him if it ever helped protect her game. She flatly refused.

8:25 PM BBT: Jason tells Rome it would be so satisfying if they all stayed.

9:15 PM BBT: Rome and Lyric are alone in the Have Not Room as he whispers encouraging aphromisms for her to not give up. He was on the top of the world yesterday and today it is a whole new perspective.

9:54 BBT: Rome having a meltdown with LaTrice while Chuk looks on and pats his leg. Rome is sobbing and shaking. Lyric is in the shower area talking to Kamu while he showers. She is trying to up her game and not be so centered around Rome. Angela is unhappy with the punishment (the egg costume) and has decided to go to bed rather than bear the burden of wearing it.

9:56 PM BBT: Lyric caught Kamu mid-shower to try to start salvaging her game, telling him she felt bad and that she wasn't actually romantically in love with Rome (Ouch! -- Fuskie). Lyric said Rome had asked her point blank if they were breaking up, and she'd told him they were never really together in the first place. Rome got called to the Diary Room right around the same time.

10:10 PM BBT: Melody told Mallory that if it ever came down to a choice between Jason and Rome, she'd vote Jason out without hesitation, naming Mallory and Drew as her closest allies in the house right now. Kamu told in Yash that ever since everything blew up, he's been pulling back and trying to keep himself out of the drama entirely.

10:19 PM BBT: Taylor stepped out of HOH just as Rome walked in. Devens told Rome he could tell how much he genuinely cares about Lyric, adding he'd never once heard Rome say anything unkind about her personally.

10:26 PM BBT: Rome broke down crying in the Hot Tub Lounge with LaLa, Taylor, Lyric, Drew, Mallory, and Melody all gathered around him. Lyric pulled him into a hug first, then LaLa stepped in, reassuring him it was going to be okay and encouraging him to lock in and stay focused. The comfort session moved into the bathroom, with Lyric following Rome in for another hug, then Taylor, then LaLa. Mallory joined too, telling him he was her friend and that they'd all stick by him no matter what.

10:36 PM BBT: By the lockers, Rome told Lyric plainly, "no one is taking my girl away from me, alright? I love you." She didn't respond right away, so he laughed it off with a "okay, dick." Nearby, Mallory relaxed in the Hot Tub Lounge, casually eating a bell pepper. Haley told Angela that even though Jason was acting like everything between them was fine, she personally still didn't trust him. Angela reassured her that was exactly the outcome she wanted, telling Haley not to worry about it.

11:46 PM BBT: Kamu slipped quietly into the Have Not bed while Rome glanced up, though the lights in the room were still on. The Have Not bed began moving and creaking as Lyric put on her sleep hat and the lights went dark.

11:52 PM BBT: Melody grabbed some clothes from the locker room before heading into the bathroom and turning the shower on.

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