Big Brother Season 28 Week 10 Recap: Double Eviction Shakes Up the Jury as Final 5 Emerge
SPOILER ALERT: This post contains details on Big Brother Season 28, Episode 35, which aired on Thursday, September 17.
Big Brother Season 28 delivered a pivotal double eviction episode, eliminating two houseguests and reshaping the competition’s final stretch. The action-packed Thursday night aired two weeks of gameplay in a single broadcast, culminating in the first juror being seated and a dramatic power shift that left only five houseguests standing.
Week 10 Begins: Yash’s HoH Reign and Three-Way Nomination
In Week 10, Yash Patel claimed the Head of Household (HOH) title, securing immunity and the authority to nominate three houseguests for eviction. At the nomination ceremony, Yash targeted Barrett Pfeiffer, Drew Campbell, and Melody Morris, setting the stage for a high-stakes Power of Veto (POV) showdown.
(Drew Campbell (left) and Yash Patel (right) faced off in the endurance POV competition. Drew ultimately won.)
Power of Veto Drama: In a grueling endurance test, Yash and Drew emerged as the final contenders. After negotiating a deal, Drew secured the POV, saving himself from eviction and forcing Yash to name Taylor Brown as the replacement nominee.
First Eviction: Melody’s Block Buster Victory
Ahead of the first eviction, Barrett, Melody, and Taylor competed in the final BB Block Buster challenge. Melody dominated the competition, securing safety for the first eviction and leaving Barrett and Taylor vulnerable.
| Houseguest | Votes to Evict |
|---|---|
| Barrett Pfeiffer | Devens, Dee, Drew |
| Taylor Brown | Melody |
Result: By a 3-1 vote, Barrett Pfeiffer became the eleventh houseguest evicted, joining the jury as its third member.
Double Eviction Chaos: Melody’s Strategic Retaliation
The episode’s double eviction twist kicked into gear immediately. Melody Morris, fresh off her Block Buster win, claimed the HOH title and nominated Devens and Dee for eviction—two houseguests she had previously aligned with.
POV Showdown: In a bid to save himself, Devens won the veto, forcing Melody to replace him with Yash Patel, who had just been evicted moments earlier in the first eviction.
Second Eviction: Yash’s Exit and the Final Five Revealed
| Houseguest | Votes to Evict |
|---|---|
| Yash Patel | Devens, Drew |
| Dee Valladares | Taylor |
Result: By a 2-1 vote, Yash Patel was evicted, becoming the twelfth houseguest and the fourth juror.
With two houseguests eliminated, the remaining five—Dee Valladares, Drew Campbell, Melody Morris, Rick Devens, and Taylor Brown—secured their spots in the final stretch. They now face the jury of Barrett, Yash, La Trice Verrett, and Angela Murray as they compete for the $750,000 prize.
Final Five Dynamics and What’s Next
The episode highlighted shifting alliances, with Melody’s nomination of longtime allies Devens and Dee exposing cracks in their partnership. Meanwhile, Drew’s strategic POV use and Taylor’s decisive jury vote underscored the cutthroat nature of the game.
As the season enters its final weeks, the remaining houseguests will battle for HOH, POV, and jury votes. The double eviction reshaped the competition’s DNA, making every decision in the final days critical as the finale looms.
Note: This recap reflects events from Big Brother Season 28, Episode 35, which aired on September 17. For the latest updates, follow CBS or the official Big Brother website.
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