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Big Brother season 26 is heading towards its highly anticipated finale, and the final three contestants have been determined after episode 37, which aired on October 10, 2024.
The remaining houseguests vying for the grand prize are Chelsie Baham, Cam Sullivan-Brown, and Makensy Manbeck. Following Rubina Bernabe's eviction, these three players are now candidates to win both the coveted title of Big Brother season 26 winner and the $750,000 prize.
Who gets to choose their opponent for the final two will be determined by the outcome of the HOH competition. Furthermore, a $50,000 reward will be awarded to the winner of America's Favourite Houseguest.
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Exploring what happened in episode 37 of Big Brother season 26
The latest episode of season 26 saw an intense series of events unfold, ultimately leading to Rubina Bernabe’s eviction. Chelsie Baham, the Head of Household (HOH) for the fourth time this season, had to make difficult decisions leading up to the elimination.
She nominated Cam Sullivan-Brown and Makensy Manbeck for eviction, which set the stage for the Power of Veto (POV) competition.
In a decisive turn of events, Makensy Manbeck won the POV, securing her place in the final three and leaving Chelsie no choice but to nominate Rubina as a replacement.
This placed Makensy in the unique position of casting the sole vote for eviction. In the end, Makensy chose to evict Rubina, making her the 13th houseguest to be evicted and the sixth member of the jury.
Big Brother season 26 finale: Prize, jury, and what to expect
The season 26 finale will air live on Sunday, October 13, 2024, at 9 p.m. ET on CBS, with a two-hour broadcast. Paramount+ subscribers can also stream the event.
After 90 days of intense competition, the winning houseguest will take home the grand prize of $750,000, while the runner-up will receive $75,000. Additionally, viewers will vote for America's Favorite Houseguest, who will be awarded $50,000.
The winner will be decided by the members of the Jury House, consisting of Quinn, T'kor, Leah, Angela, Kimo, and Rubina. One final houseguest will join them on finale night to cast their vote. Big Brother season 24 winner Taylor will moderate the jury discussion, helping guide the debate on who should claim victory in season 26.
As season 26 comes to a close, the anticipation is high. Chelsie, with her four HOH wins, is seen as a strong contender, while Cam and Makensy have both played strategic games to secure their spots in the final three. Fans are now eagerly awaiting the finale to see who will emerge as the winner of Big Brother 26.
Rubina Bernabe’s Journey on Season 26
In her exit interview with Julie Chen-Moonves, Rubina reflected on her eviction, stating,
“I can’t say that I’m surprised. [Makensy] told me moments ago that they had a final three. It was giving that energy towards the last five.”
Rubina also expressed her commitment to women's empowerment, saying she would have taken Makensy to the final two had she stayed.
Big Brother season 26 is gearing up for an intense finale, scheduled for Sunday, October 13, 2024, at 9:00 pm ET.
