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Big Brother Season 28: Everything You Need to Know About Tonight’s Episode (August 20, 2026)
Updated: August 20, 2026 • 6:29 PM CT
Game Status: Halfway Point (Week 6 of 12) • Day 45 in the House
What’s Happening Tonight?
Big Brother is at its midway point! Six weeks have passed, and six more remain. Tonight (August 20), the sixth houseguest will be evicted live. Three people are on the chopping block:
- Kamu – MMA fighter
- Haley – Telemedicine executive
- Angela – Real estate agent & former Big Brother 26 player
IMPORTANT: This week’s eviction is extra dramatic because of a game-changing twist that happened earlier this week!
When & Where to Watch
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Start Time | 7:00 PM (tonight) |
| Duration | 1 hour |
| Channels | CBS (live TV) OR Paramount+ with Premium plan ($13.99/month) |
PRO TIP: If you want to watch live and don’t have cable, Paramount+ Premium is your only streaming option for the live broadcast.
What Will Happen in Tonight’s Episode?
Here’s the step-by-step breakdown of tonight’s show:
- Fallout from the Veto Meeting – Houseguests react to the big twist
- Campaigning – The three nominees (Kamu, Haley, Angela) try to win votes
- BB Blockbuster Competition – A high-stakes challenge that can save one nominee
- Live Vote – Remaining houseguests vote to evict
- Eviction & Exit Interview – The evicted person leaves and chats with host Julie Chen-Moonves
The BB Blockbuster Competition Explained (ELI5 Version)
Think of it like a chaotic ball pit game!
- The three nominees get locked inside a clear capsule
- Colored balls (red and yellow) get blasted into the air inside the capsule
- Each player must collect 10 red balls + 10 yellow balls and put them in matching tubes
- First person to finish wins and comes OFF the block (safe from eviction!)
- The other two stay nominated and face the live vote
What Happened Yesterday? (The Big Twist!)
1. OTEV Competition (Classic BB Challenge)
- The nominees + Head of Household (HOH) + 2 others played OTEV
- Yash won! This normally means he controls the week
2. The Veto Meeting Shock
- Yash said he’d keep nominations the same: Dee, Angela, Haley
- Then Rick Devens stood up! He used his Diamond Power of Veto
What is the Diamond Power of Veto?
- Regular Veto: Takes someone off the block; HOH picks replacement
- DIAMOND Veto: Takes someone off AND the Veto holder picks the replacement nominee!
- Super rare and super powerful!
3. Devens’ Move
- Saved: Dee (his fellow Survivor legend)
- Nominated as replacement: Kamu (the MMA fighter)
- New nominees: Kamu, Angela, Haley
Who Will Get Evicted? (The Vote Prediction)
Most Likely: Kamu
- Devens nominated him specifically to get him out
- The "Icons" alliance (veteran players) want him gone
But There’s a Twist!
A new alliance called "The Mosh Pit" formed:
- Members: Melody, Mallory, Devens, Dee, Angela, Drew, Barrett
- They discussed keeping Kamu to weaken the Icons
- Late Wednesday: Drew (FAP alliance) talked them out of it
BOTTOM LINE: If Kamu doesn’t win the BB Blockbuster, he’s probably going home. But in Big Brother, anything can change in hours!
Who’s Still in the House? (12 Remaining)
| Name | Age | Job / Claim to Fame |
|---|---|---|
| Angela Murray | 52 | Real Estate Agent / Big Brother 26 |
| Barrett Pfeiffer | 27 | Jumbotron Engineer |
| Dee Valladares | 29 | Entrepreneur / Survivor 45 Winner |
| Drew Campbell | 22 | Surgical Dental Assistant |
| Haley Thogmartin | 29 | Telemedicine Executive |
| Kamuela "Kamu" Kirk | 32 | MMA Fighter (On the block!) |
| LaTrice Verrett | 57 | Boutique Salesperson |
| Mallory Aurichio | 24 | Rocket Scientist |
| Melody Morris | 24 | Corporate Game Show Host |
| Rick Devens | 42 | Former TV News Anchor / Survivor 38 & 50 |
| Taylor Brown | 27 | Elementary School Counselor |
| Yash Patel | 24 | Financial Analyst (Current HOH) |
Who’s Already Been Evicted?
| Week | Evicted Houseguest | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ashley Trail (Bartender, 24) | 14-0 |
| 2 | Rome Seymour (Pickleball Coach, 28) | 12-1 |
| 3 | Jason De Puy (Drag Queen, 35) | 12-0 |
| 4 | Lyric Medeiros (Attorney, 25) | 8-3 |
| 5 | Chuk Anyanwu (Supply Chain Analyst, 27) | 9-1 |
When Is Double Eviction?
Not yet! Double eviction (two people leave in one night) happens during the jury phase.
- Jury phase hasn’t started – usually begins after ~7-8 evictions
- This season has more players, so jury might be 9 people (not the usual 7)
- Best guess: Double eviction in ~3 weeks (Week 9)
- Host Julie Chen-Moonves will announce it live when it’s time
Summary: Key Takeaways for Tonight
- Watch at 7 PM on CBS or Paramount+ Premium
- Three nominees: Kamu, Angela, Haley
- BB Blockbuster = ball-collecting race in a capsule → winner = SAFE
- Kamu is the target but Mosh Pit alliance almost flipped the vote
- Next evicted person might be first jury member (but not confirmed yet)
- 12 players left – game is exactly halfway done!
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
1. What is "Head of Household" (HOH)?
The weekly winner of a competition who gets: their own bedroom, safety for the week, and the power to nominate two people for eviction.
2. What’s the difference between regular Veto and Diamond Veto?
- Regular Veto (POV): Winner takes someone off the block; HOH names replacement
- Diamond Veto: Winner takes someone off AND names the replacement themselves – stealing HOH’s power!
3. What is "the Block"?
Being "on the block" means you’re nominated for eviction. Two (or three) people sit on the block; one goes home.
4. What is the "Jury"?
Evicted players who stay sequestered and eventually vote for the winner on finale night. Usually starts around final 7-9 players.
5. Can I watch Big Brother for free?
- Live TV (CBS): Free with antenna
- Paramount+: Requires Premium plan ($13.99/mo) for live CBS feed
- No free streaming for live episodes (next-day clips may be free)
Enjoy tonight’s episode! Will Kamu fight his way to safety? Will Haley survive her second week on the block? Or will Angela become the first "Icon" to fall? Tune in at 7 PM to find out!