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Big Brother Season 28 has reached its most intense stage yet. Week 10 featured a regular eviction, a live double eviction, the final BB Block Buster competition, and two major departures from the CBS reality competition. By the end of Thursday’s episode, the game had been reduced to five houseguests.
According to Deadline, Episode 35 aired on September 17 and sent Barrett Pfeiffer and Yash Patel to the jury. Their exits reshaped the endgame, leaving Dee Valladares, Drew Campbell, Melody Morris, Rick Devens, and Taylor Brown to compete for the Season 28 title.
Big Brother Week 10 Delivers a Dramatic First Eviction
Yash began the week in a powerful position after winning Head of Household. The victory gave him immunity and the authority to nominate three houseguests for eviction. He placed Barrett Pfeiffer, Drew Campbell, and Melody Morris on the block.
The nominees still had a chance to change the week through the Power of Veto competition. In an endurance challenge, Yash and Drew emerged as the final two competitors. After reaching an agreement, Drew won the Veto and removed himself from danger.
With Drew safe, Yash selected Taylor Brown as the replacement nominee. That left Barrett, Melody, and Taylor competing in the last BB Block Buster challenge of the season. The winner would receive safety for the first eviction of the night.
Melody dominated the competition, earning protection and leaving Barrett and Taylor vulnerable. The remaining houseguests then cast their votes in the Diary Room.
The First Vote Sends Barrett Pfeiffer to Jury
- Votes to evict Barrett: Devens, Dee, and Drew
- Vote to evict Taylor: Melody
- Final vote: Barrett was evicted, 3-1
Barrett became the eleventh houseguest evicted from Big Brother Season 28 and the third member of the jury. However, there was no time for the house to settle. The episode immediately moved into a full week of accelerated gameplay.
Explosive Double Eviction Changes the Power Structure
Melody won the Head of Household competition during the double eviction and gained the right to nominate two houseguests. She chose Devens and Dee, placing two members of the “Icons” alliance in immediate danger.
The nominees had one final opportunity to save themselves through the Power of Veto. Devens won the competition and used the Veto to remove himself from the block. Melody was then forced to name a replacement nominee and chose Yash.
The fast-moving round left Dee and Yash fighting for survival. The houseguests entered the Diary Room once more, with the votes split between the two nominees.
Yash Patel Becomes the Second Eviction
- Vote to evict Dee: Taylor
- Votes to evict Yash: Devens and Drew
- Final vote: Yash was evicted, 2-1
Yash became the twelfth houseguest evicted from the season and the fourth member of the jury. He joined Barrett, La Trice Verrett, and Angela Murray at the Jury House.
The double eviction was especially significant because Yash had controlled the first half of the episode as Head of Household. His nomination choices, followed by Devens’ Veto victory, ultimately left him exposed when Melody needed a replacement nominee.
Who Are the Final Five on Big Brother Season 28?
Following the two eliminations, the final five houseguests are:
- Dee Valladares
- Drew Campbell
- Melody Morris
- Rick Devens
- Taylor Brown
Each remaining player now has a direct path to the finale, but the margin for error is smaller than ever. With only five contestants left, every Head of Household win, Power of Veto decision, and jury relationship could determine who reaches the final two.
Melody enters the closing stretch with momentum after winning both the BB Block Buster challenge and the double eviction Head of Household competition. Devens also strengthened his position by winning the Veto and surviving the block. Meanwhile, Dee, Drew, and Taylor must navigate a game where loyalty can shift quickly.
The latest episode leaves the competition wide open. Two players have been removed in one night, four jury members are now waiting to evaluate the finalists, and the remaining houseguests are entering the most important phase of the season.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was evicted first during Big Brother Season 28’s Week 10 episode?
Barrett Pfeiffer was evicted first by a vote of 3-1 and became the third member of the jury.
Who was evicted during the double eviction?
Yash Patel was evicted during the double eviction by a vote of 2-1 after Devens won the Power of Veto.
Who won Head of Household during the double eviction?
Melody Morris won Head of Household and nominated Devens and Dee for eviction.
Who are the final five houseguests?
The final five are Dee Valladares, Drew Campbell, Melody Morris, Rick Devens, and Taylor Brown.
Who joined the jury after Week 10?
Barrett Pfeiffer and Yash Patel joined La Trice Verrett and Angela Murray at the Jury House.