Big Brother season 26 aired another episode this week on Thursday, August 29, 2024. The segment marked the end of Week 6 and saw another cast member get eliminated.
The three contestants on the chopping block were Tucker, Angela, and Makensy, who secured her spot in the game by winning the AI Arena competition. This meant that either Tucker or Angela would be sent home. Before the houseguests cast their votes, the two put forward their pleas and explained why they deserved to be in the game.
Angela's speech earned an emotional reaction as Joseph started crying, however, fans felt it was because he knew Tucker was going to be evicted. Fans further commented on the show online and voiced their opinions on X. One person wrote:
"Joseph breaking into tears while Angela delivers this ridiculous speech because everyone but her is aware Tucker is 100% being evicted tonight is cinema"
"Is Joseph crying because he’s sad to vote Tucker out or Angela’s speech was that painful? I’d think I’d take Britini with problematic brother rap over that," a fan commented.
"I know Joseph is crying because Tucker is leaving but I’m gonna pretend it was he was so moved by Angela’s speech," a tweet read.
Big Brother season 26 fans commented on Angela's speech:
"I would vote Angela out bc of this speech and just hope Tucker losers again. I couldn’t keep listening to that everyday," a person wrote.
"angela's speeches are actually rlly good i fear, she would eat up a final speech.. just saying!" a fan commented.
"I know the game move is to send tucker home. But angela speech is why I'd vote for her," a tweet read.
Big Brother season 26 fans commented on Tucker's speech:
"tucker's heart isn't in the speech," a person wrote.
"tucker’s speech oh yeah he gave up," a fan commented.
Tucker and Angela ask the Big Brother season 26 cast to save them
In Big Brother season 26 episode 21, Tucker and Angela shared why they should still be in the game. Tucker went first and told the cast he loved all of them. He added that he didn't want his journey to end.
"I feel like there's a lot more fun games to be played," he added.
The Big Brother season 26 contestant stated he liked to keep the house "light" during "very dark" times and that he felt he had done "a lot" for a lot of the cast members. He added that even though he would appreciate the support, he knew it was "just a game." Tucker said it was everyone's dream to be on the show and he would be happy for whoever won the show.
Angela Murray started her speech by addressing her children and her friends outside the show. She said she loved them and that she wanted to fight if the Big Brother season 26 cast was "willing" to let her stay.
"I want to stay here with you guys, you're all so amazing," Angela added.
The Big Brother season 26 star said she couldn't have imagined a "better cast of individuals" to play this game with. Angela said she connected with every houseguest on a "personal" level and she wanted to stay and get to know them further. She stated she wanted to have fun living her "dream."
While praising Tucker, she said her opponent was "amazing," but she didn't want to "ride on somebody's coattail." Angela added she wanted to fight and play her own game. Her speech made Joseph emotional, who cried during the speech while Quinn consoled him.
Big Brother season 26 fans commented on the pleas online and reacted to Joseph crying during Angela's speech. They felt the cast member knew Tucker was going home, which made him emotional.
Episodes of Big Brother season 26 air weekly on Sundays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays on CBS.