What Happened on Big Brother Last Night? Kamu Takes Power and Targets Jason

Spoiler warning: This article discusses events from the Big Brother 28 episode broadcast on Sunday, July 26, 2026, along with clearly identified live-feed developments that followed the episode.

The latest episode of Big Brother 28 placed Kamu Kirk in control of the house after he became the new Head of Household.

Kamu nominated Lyric Medeiros, Mallory Aurichio and La Trice “Lala” Verrett for eviction. However, the three original nominations were only part of a larger strategy. Kamu’s real objective was to remove Jason De Puy through a backdoor plan.

The week became even more complicated after Lyric won the Power of Veto, while Rick Devens gained a powerful Diamond Power of Veto through America’s Vote.

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Big Brother July 26 Episode at a Glance

Kamu Won the Head of Household Competition

Kamu secured the Week 3 Head of Household title, giving him safety and control over the nominations.

His victory was particularly important because the house had already begun dividing into increasingly visible groups. Winning HOH gave Kamu an opportunity to weaken the players he believed were working against him.

Although an HOH win can strengthen a contestant’s position, it can also expose alliances and create new enemies. Kamu’s decisions quickly made it clear which players he trusted and which houseguests he viewed as threats.

Who Did Kamu Nominate on Big Brother?

Kamu nominated three houseguests:

• Lyric Medeiros
• Mallory Aurichio
• La Trice “Lala” Verrett

Lyric had recently lost one of her closest allies when Rome Seymour was evicted. Placing her on the block increased the pressure on her to prove that she could survive without the protection of her former showmance.

Mallory and Lala also faced uncertainty, but the nominations did not fully reveal Kamu’s actual plan.

Kamu was reportedly preparing to use one of the nominees as a pawn so that he could nominate Jason after the Power of Veto competition.

Why Was Kamu Targeting Jason?

Kamu believed Jason was making too many promises across different sides of the house.

Jason had been actively building relationships, sharing information and trying to protect his position. However, that style of gameplay caused other houseguests to question whether he was loyal to anyone.

From Kamu’s perspective, Jason had become a dangerous social and strategic player. Instead of nominating him directly, Kamu planned to backdoor him.

A backdoor strategy involves keeping the main target off the original nomination block, hoping that the target will not be selected for the Veto competition. Once the Veto is used, the HOH can then name the target as the replacement nominee.

The plan reduces the target’s opportunity to win safety.

Lyric Won the Power of Veto

Lyric delivered one of the most important results of the week by winning the Power of Veto.

Because she was already nominated, the victory allowed her to remove herself from the eviction block. It was also Lyric’s first competition win of the season.

Her victory was significant for two reasons. First, it protected her from an immediate eviction threat. Second, it created the opening Kamu needed to move forward with his plan against Jason.

Lyric’s ability to win under pressure may also change how the rest of the house views her. She had previously been associated closely with Rome, but the Veto win showed that she could compete independently.

Jason Became the Replacement Nominee

After Lyric used the Power of Veto to save herself, Kamu named Jason as the replacement nominee.

Jason joined Mallory and Lala as the final nominees facing eviction.

This completed Kamu’s planned backdoor attempt. However, placing Jason on the block did not guarantee that he would leave the house.

Jason still had time to campaign, reveal information and convince other players that keeping him would benefit their games.

A nominee who knows information about multiple alliances can be dangerous during an eviction campaign. Jason could potentially expose deals or create distrust between the players supporting Kamu’s plan.

The Tea Party Confrontation Created More Drama

The strategy moved beyond nominations when Kamu organised a house tea party that became a public confrontation with Jason.

Kamu questioned Jason about promises he had allegedly made to different players. The conversation quickly became uncomfortable as both men challenged each other’s version of events.

Kamu attempted to show the house that Jason had been playing multiple sides. Jason responded by defending his actions and pointing out that strategic gameplay is a normal part of Big Brother.

The confrontation may have created mixed results for Kamu.

Some houseguests could view Jason as untrustworthy after hearing the accusations. Others may believe Kamu made the situation too personal or unnecessarily public.

The exchange also generated a strong reaction among viewers following the live feeds.

Rick Devens Won the Diamond Power of Veto

Another major development involved Rick Devens, who received the chance to compete for a special power after winning America’s Vote.

Rick successfully obtained the Diamond Power of Veto.

Unlike a standard Power of Veto, the Diamond Power of Veto can allow its holder to save a nominee and select the replacement nominee. That means Rick could potentially interfere with an HOH’s plans and directly influence the eviction block.

The power is reportedly available for several weeks, making Rick one of the most protected and influential players in the house.

However, holding such a strong advantage can also become dangerous if other contestants discover it. Players may attempt to force Rick to use the power before he wants to or target his closest allies instead.

Angela’s Paranoia Could Damage Her Alliance

Angela Murray continued to raise concerns among members of her own alliance.

She appeared increasingly suspicious of Drew Campbell and considered exposing information about him. Dee Valladares and Rick reportedly tried to prevent Angela from acting too quickly.

Their concern was that publicly turning against Drew could reveal cracks within the Crossovers alliance before the group was ready to make a move.

Angela’s unpredictable approach creates uncertainty. She can be valuable because she is willing to confront other players, but she may also reveal plans that her allies would prefer to keep private.

As the house becomes more divided, Angela’s next decision could affect several players beyond her immediate target.

Is Jason Going Home on Big Brother?

Jason is clearly in danger, but the eviction outcome is not guaranteed.

Mallory and Lala remain on the block beside him, and every nominee will have an opportunity to campaign.

Jason’s biggest challenge is convincing the house that he is less dangerous than the other nominees. His biggest advantage is the amount of information he appears to have collected.

He could attempt to create divisions within Kamu’s side or offer loyalty to players who are uncertain about the vote.

However, Jason’s aggressive strategic game is also the reason he became the primary target. Houseguests may decide that removing him now is safer than allowing him to rebuild.

Who Is Most Likely to Be Evicted?

Jason currently appears to be the intended target.

Kamu designed the week around placing him on the block, and several players may prefer to follow the HOH’s plan rather than create additional conflict.

Still, eviction votes frequently change before the live episode. A strong campaign from Jason or a disagreement within Kamu’s alliance could shift the target toward Mallory or Lala.

Lala may argue that she has fewer competition wins and less strategic influence. Mallory could also position herself as a less immediate threat.

The final vote will depend on whether Jason can turn the tea party confrontation into sympathy or strategic leverage.

What Happened to Rome and Lyric?

Rome Seymour was evicted before Kamu’s HOH reign began.

Rome and Lyric had formed the season’s first major showmance, but Lyric did not vote to save him. Rome later indicated that he understood her decision as a strategic move and continued supporting her game after leaving the house.

Lyric’s Veto victory has now given her an opportunity to establish an identity outside the showmance.

Instead of becoming an easy target after Rome’s eviction, she won safety and forced Kamu to reveal his real plan.

When Is the Next Big Brother Episode?

CBS currently schedules regular Big Brother 28 episodes on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 8 p.m. ET.

The Wednesday episode is expected to cover the Power of Veto competition, Lyric’s decision to use it and Jason becoming the replacement nominee.

The Thursday broadcast will feature the live eviction unless the network announces a scheduling change.

The series is broadcast on CBS and is also available through Paramount+.

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Final Thoughts

The latest Big Brother 28 episode gave Kamu control of the game, but his HOH reign has already created several potential problems.

His original nominations placed Lyric, Mallory and Lala in danger, while Lyric’s Veto win allowed him to complete the planned backdoor nomination of Jason.

Jason now faces the possibility of eviction, but the public confrontation may have given him new information and sympathy that he can use during his campaign.

At the same time, Rick Devens’ Diamond Power of Veto remains one of the season’s most influential advantages. Its existence could disrupt an upcoming eviction and force every HOH to consider whether Rick might interfere.

With Jason campaigning, Angela questioning her own alliance and Rick holding a secret power, Week 3 is far from settled.