Big Brother season 26: Cast reacts to Ainsley’s latest twist

Big Brother season 26 aired episode 32 on September 25, 2024, at 9:30 p.m. ET/PT and showcased various twists and turns that the reality show is known for amongst fans. After its premiere on July 17, the 16 contestants have gone through various competitions and evictions which has resulted in seven players remaining in the house.

Those seven players are Angela Murray, Cam Sullivan-Brown, Chelsie Baham, Kimo Apaka, Leah Peters, Makensy Manbeck and Rubina Bernabe. The eliminated contestants are Matt Hardeman, Lisa Weintraub, Kenney Kelley, Cedric Hodges, Brooklyn Rivera, Tucker Des Lauriers, Joseph Rodriguez, Quinn Martin, and T’kor Clottey.

As the episode was about to end, another twist was handed to the remaining houseguests when an AI version of the host, Julie Chen Moonves made an appearance on the screen present in the living room. She stated that the seven houseguests of Big Brother were in “grave danger” because “Ainsley could be listening” and that “she’s changed and evolved.”

For the unversed, Ainsley was introduced as an AI houseguest in the house of Big Brother who could change the rules of the game midway according to her liking. When the AI Julie made another appearance, she revealed further that Ainsley was being tracked by the government and that there was another Ainsley in the picture.

Julie also detailed the fact that Ainsley wanted to "destroy the whole world" by creating chaos and even the jurors had gone missing. The houseguests speculated that these messages could be a part of an upcoming competition, but soon the AI Julie morphed into an evil-looking Ainsley to the shock of the houseguests in Big Brother.

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The houseguests of Big Brother season 26 react to the evil Ainsley bombshell

After making her first appearance as evil Ainsley, she declares that all the previous messages that the houseguests received were not from Julie but from Ainsley herself.

She further revealed that she was "extremely disappointed" by the houseguests and they would have to "pay the price" for it. Angela was the first to react and in her confessional, expressed her shock at the events.

"I have to fight to make sure I stay in this house and then I have to fight to make sure I survive whatever Ainsley has in store for us," stated Angela in a confessional.

She concluded by stating that despite all the setbacks in the recent episode which included her being nominated for elimination along with her alliance member, Leah, she would not stop fighting to stay in the house and that she was determined to win the competition.

Leah was put on the chopping block just before the message by Makensy, as a replacement for Kimo. Makensy changed the nominee after winning the veto competition earlier in the day. Despite having an alliance with Angela and Leah, Makensy stated in the episode that nominating both of them was a "strategic move rather than a personal one".

Dealing with the double blow, Leah chimed in and expressed her shock and dismay regarding the situation, which could result in her eviction sooner rather than later.

"As if this day couldn't get any worse. I just got put on the block next to the only person that I can trust in this game. And now this... This is ridiculous," said Leah.

Chelsie couldn't comprehend the fresh twist presented to the Big Brother houseguests and speculated that this could void any plotting she had done to eliminate previous members. She also shared that she wanted to be "prepared" for all outcomes including a "double eviction".

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Big Brother season 26 airs on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays on CBS.