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Big Brother season 26 began airing on CBS on July 17, 2024. The show released its episode 22 on Sunday, September 1, 2024, and took a dramatic turn when Tucker Des Lauries was evicted from the home. He became the sixth houseguest to be sent home on Big Brother season 26.
Tucker's eviction came after a series of events that upended the house's dynamics, including the activation of the AI Instigator. Despite his strategic efforts, Tucker was on the chopping block along with Angela Murray and Makensy Manbek.
A 5-3 vote led to Tucker being eliminated instead of Angela, despite a tough veto competition and some clever tactics. As the other houseguests learned about Tucker's elimination, they had varied reactions, with some feeling distressed by it while others seemed happy about it.
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The show, which pushes houseguests to outplay, outwit, and outlast one another, added new elements to the season, leaving both competitors and spectators on edge.
Big Brother season 26 cast reactions
Tucker's elimination from Big Brother season 26 led to the cast members feeling a variety of emotions. Kimo Apaka, who previously supported Tucker, expressed regret over the loss of a major ally.
He was distressed and communicated the same with Rubina Bernabe and Joseph Rodriguez, two other houseguests who supported Tucker. Like Kimo, Rubina was also distraught about Tucker leaving the house, and she even ended up crying.
She also had discussions with the other houseguests about the consequences of Tucker leaving. Rubina was concerned about the shift in the dynamics without her Big Brother co-star being a part of the game.
Meanwhile, Chelsie and Quinn, who were complicit in Tucker's eviction, did not take part in the collective grief. Instead, they chose private celebrations, seeing Tucker's dismissal as a strategic advantage. Quinn, in particular, saw this as an opportunity to advance his standing in the house.
He utilized Tucker's eviction to forge new alliances and sought to improve his position by teaming up with Cam Sullivan-Brown, T'Kor Clottey, and Makensy Manbek. This measure was intended to strengthen his position and reward those who backed the decision to expel Tucker.
The week leading up to Tucker's eviction
Tucker was identified as a major threat by Head of Household (HoH) T'Kor Clottey owing to his competitive supremacy and strategic prowess. Week 6 saw several houseguests preparing for the next eviction, with Cam Sullivan-Brown gaining the Power of Veto and removing himself from the block. This left Tucker, Angela, and Makensy as the final nominees in Big Brother.
During the A.I. Arena competition, Tucker was confronted with an unexpected obstacle in the "Puzzling Password" game during the Arena tournament. Despite his reputation as a tough competitor, Tucker underperformed in the game, leaving him vulnerable on eviction night. His fate was sealed when the houseguests voted 5-3 to send him home.
Other houseguests who were sent home on Big Brother 26
Tucker Des Lauriers was the most recent Houseguest to be evicted in Big Brother. In the weeks leading up to his exit, several other contestants were sent home, each leaving their mark on the game.
Tucker Des Lauriers, a marketing/sales executive from Brooklyn, New York, was evicted in the latest episode of Big Brother. As the Head of Household, Tucker had nominated Brooklyn Rivera, Cedric Hodges, and Kenney Kelley for eviction. Despite his efforts to secure his safety, Tucker's fate was sealed when he was evicted.
Day 38, week five, saw Brooklyn Rivera, a business administrator from Dallas, Texas, get evicted. Brooklyn faced intense competition and challenges throughout the game. She had some feuds, notably with Tucker, which might have influenced her eviction.
Day 31, week four saw the eviction of Cedric Hodges, a former Marine from Boise, Idaho. Cedric had been involved in several conflicts, including a heated argument with Tucker. Angela nominated him for eviction when she was the Head of Household.
Day 24, week 3, saw the eviction of Kenney Kelley, a former undercover cop from Boston, Massachusetts. He had a notable confrontation with Matt Hardeman, which contributed to his eviction. Kenney was also involved in a significant strategic shift when he decided to lose the A.I. Arena Competition to Matt.
Day 17, week two, saw Lisa Weintraub, a celebrity chef from Los Angeles, California, leave the house. She was a key player early in the game but faced strong competition in the Power of Veto competition, which led to her removal.
On day 10, week 1, Matt Hardeman, a tech sales rep from Roswell, Georgia, became the first evictee of the season. His early departure was a result of his unsuccessful campaign to stay in the game and a crucial vote that went against him.
New episodes air on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays on CBS. Don't miss the ongoing drama and strategic maneuvers as the competition in Big Brother season 26 heats up in the weeks ahead.
