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As Big Brother season 26 enters its eighth week, the house has transformed into a battleground of surprise attacks, power shifts, and unforeseen alliances. This season has seen a variety of techniques, from calculating maneuvers to emotional outbursts, with each eviction causing shockwaves across the house.
Each vote has had a significant impact on the game, beginning with Matt Hardeman— the season's first casualty— and ending with Joseph's spectacular blindside this week. With Joseph's eviction, the house dynamics have evolved once more, emphasizing that every houseguest must remain on their toes if they want to stay on.
Who has been eliminated so far in Big Brother season 26?
1. Matt Hardeman (Week 1)
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Matt Hardeman, a 25-year-old IT sales representative from Roswell, Georgia, was the first houseguest evicted during Big Brother Season 26. Despite his efforts to form alliances, Matt found himself at odds with Angela Murray, the first Head of Household.
His attempt to reconcile with Angela failed, resulting in his nomination and eventual expulsion. Matt's early exit on Day 10 established the tone for the season, demonstrating how rapidly alliances may alter.
2. Lisa Weintraub (Week 2)
Lisa Weintraub, a 33-year-old celebrity chef from Los Angeles, was a social butterfly from the start, winning the first veto of the season. However, her outspoken nature made her a target.
Her animosity with Angela Murray prompted her nomination, and she suspected Angela was the house's objective. Unfortunately for Lisa, the house surprised her and sent her home on Day 17 of Big Brother.
3. Kenney Kelley (Week 4)
Kenney Kelley, a 52-year-old former undercover detective, grappled with mental upheaval and allegiances. After Matt, his closest ally, was evicted, Kenney considered quitting.
Despite winning a key veto competition, his changing devotion made him a prime target. Kenney requested to be nominated in Week 4 and was granted, which resulted in his elimination on Day 24.
4. Cedric Hodges (Week 5)
Cedric Hodges, a 21-year-old former marine, had integrated himself into important alliances such as The Pentagon and The Collective. Despite a strong start, Cedric's backdoor plot against Quinn Martin failed.
When Quinn utilized his "Deepfake HoH" power, Cedric was nominated as a pawn, but a house flip arranged by Kimo and T'kor sealed his fate. He was eliminated on Day 31 of Big Brother.
5. Brooklyn Rivera (Week 6)
Brooklyn Rivera, a 34-year-old business administrator, played a key strategic role in The Pentagon alliance. However, after the alliance split, she found herself on the block, alongside Cam Sullivan-Brown.
Chelsie Baham's last-minute nomination cemented Brooklyn's fate, resulting in her elimination on Day 38. Her departure demonstrated how swiftly power shifts in the house, leaving no one safe from an unexpected eviction.
6. Tucker Des Lauriers (Week 7)
Tucker Des Lauriers— a 30-year-old marketing and sales executive— was a dominating fighter known for winning important challenges, and was considered a serious threat. In week 7 of Big Brother, he was nominated as a pawn, but the house saw an opportunity to remove him.
Tucker's allies switched, and he was evicted on Day 45, ending his reign as a power player and leaving a power vacuum in the house.
7. Joseph Rodriguez (Week 8)
In week 8 of Big Brother, Joseph Rodriguez, a video store clerk, was the latest evictee. Despite throwing competitions and staying under the radar, Joseph's overconfidence eventually led to his downfall. His candid conversations on alliances and tactics made him a target.
When Leah Peters invoked the Power of Veto to preserve Angela Murray, Quinn Martin nominated Joseph as her replacement. Despite feeling safe, Joseph was caught off guard by a last-minute vote flip that resulted in Chelsie and Makensy breaking away from their alliance. In an unexpected twist, he was eliminated just before the jury phase.
Don’t miss the next episode of Big Brother season 26, as the competition heats up. Tune in on CBS or stream it on Paramount+ to watch all the latest power shifts, evictions, and strategic moves unfold.
