Heading into the ninth episode of “Big Brother 26,” Lisa Weintraub had just been evicted live by an 11-to-1 vote over Angela Murray. Other than outgoing Head of Household Chelsie Baham, all of the remaining players were about to take place in the third HOH competition of the summer, with the winner being able to nominate three people for eviction. So how did it all play out on Sunday night?
Below, read our minute-by-minute “Big Brother” Season 26, Episode 9 recap/live blog to find out what happened Sunday, August 4, 2024 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT. Then be sure to sound off in the comments section about your favorite “BB26” houseguests on CBS’s reality TV show, who annoys you the most and who you think will ultimately join the “Big Brother” winners list. Julie Chen Moonves once again hosts the series.
Here are the names of the 14 remaining houseguests: Angela Murray, Brooklyn Rivera, Cam Sullivan-Brown, Cedric Hodges, Chelsie Baham, Joseph Rodriguez, Kenney Kelley, Kimo Apaka, Leah Peters, Makensy Manbeck, Quinn Martin, Rubina Bernabe, T’kor Clottey and Tucker Des Lauriers.
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9:00 p.m. – “Previously on ‘Big Brother’!” In the eighth episode, the A.I. Arena competition took place with Tucker pulling out a victory, saving himself from danger. The house then voted live to evict either Lisa or Angela, with everyone voting out Lisa except for Kenney. Lisa then told Julie in her exit interview that Angela “has been bullying me since the beginning.” Only 14 people remain in the game. Who will win HOH tonight?
9:01 p.m. – In the fallout of Lisa’s eviction, Chelsie felt like her reign wasn’t a waste because ultimately the house majority felt like Lisa was a bigger threat than Angela to win future comps. Even Angela was left out of the decision to save her and so she set a course for herself to “say low and see where it gets” her. That lasted as long as her tearful thanks speech to the house where she told them she’s “make them proud.”
9:05 p.m. – In order to crown the next Head of Household, the players competed as life-sized game pieces on the “Ainsley Land” board to race around the multiple balance beam paths. T’Kor went first, setting a top score of 9 points in 42.77 seconds. Quinn bested her with 18 points in 42.69 seconds. Kimo, Cam, Brooklyn, Rubina, Joseph, and Angela all failed to beat Quinn and then Makensy was on track to, but fell and lost to him as well. Cedric was up next and secured a new top score of 27 in 44.38 seconds.
9:22 p.m. – Kenney, Tucker, and Leah tried and failed to beat Cedric’s total and so he became the new HOH. One of the first conversations he had with houseguests was with Kenney where Cedric said that Angela is definitely going on the block and Kenney confessed to him his real occupation as a cop. Kenney added that if he goes on the block he’s okay with it because he misses his family and is okay being voted out so he can return to them.
9:34 p.m. – Looking a third nominee, Cedric’s chief concern was looking for the location of the two secret powers. Makensy told Cedric that he has one of the powers that can remove herself from the block as a way of scaring him from putting her up. When he talked to Chelsie about it, they considered that Leah is nervous and that she’s said Cedric’s name in the past so they may be working to put him up soon.
9:38 p.m. – Cedric brought up the concept of a pawn with Leah, but she said she’s “not too keen” on it and suggested that there are other people that might be down. Rubina and Joseph both shut the idea down as well.
9:45 p.m. – In the showmance check, everything currently was looking unrequited. Chelsie had her eyes on Cam, but Cam was busy competing for Leah’s attention with Quinn. Meanwhile, Leah’s eyes were caught on Tucker instead.
9:48 p.m. – In the eleventh hour, Tucker told Cedric that he’s willing to be the third nominee, but Cedric was concerned with a potential ally going home. That led the two of them to have a conversation with Kenney where the three of them discussed how close all the women are in the house and the potential for a female alliance. Both Kenney and Tucker wanted Cedric to put Makensy up in order to flush out her power now before they can use it against the guys.
9:55 p.m. – At the nomination ceremony, Cedric revealed the portraits of Angela, Kenney, and Tucker as his three nominees. He said that he wants Angela to compete, acknowledged that Kenney might want to leave, and that “we all know” Tucker isn’t the target.
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