‘Big Brother 26’ episode 22 recap: Who won the Week 7 HOH on September 1? [LIVE BLOG]

Heading into the 22nd episode of “Big Brother 26,” Tucker Des Lauriers had just been evicted from the house by a 5-to-3 vote over Angela Murray. That left just 10 people still in the game, and all of them — aside from outgoing Head of Household T’kor Clottey — were preparing to take part in the Week 7 HOH competition. So who ended up winning this all-important power, and which three houseguests did they nominate for eviction?

Below, read our minute-by-minute “Big Brother” Season 26, Episode 22 recap/live blog to find out what happened Sunday, September 1, 2024 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT. Then be sure to sound off in the comments section about your favorite “BB26” houseguests on CBS’s reality TV show, who annoys you the most and who you think will ultimately join the “Big Brother” winners list. Julie Chen Moonves once again hosts the series.

Here are the names of the 10 remaining houseguests: Angela Murray, Cam Sullivan-Brown, Chelsie Baham, Joseph Rodriguez, Kimo Apaka, Leah Peters, Makensy Manbeck, Quinn Martin, Rubina Bernabe and T’kor Clottey. Watch Gold Derby’s exclusive webchats with all of the eliminated players: Matt Hardeman, Lisa Weintraub, Kenney Kelley, Cedric Hodges, Brooklyn Rivera and Tucker Des Lauriers.

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9:00 p.m. – “Previously on ‘Big Brother’!” In the 21st episode, Tucker, Angela and Makensy battled for safety in the A.I. Arena, where Tucker inexplicably made his puzzle backwards (!) and Makensy eked out her second victory. The house then had a mad scramble session, with Chelsie leading the charge to eliminate challenge beast Tucker from the competition. At the live vote, Tucker received five votes to Angela’s three votes, so Tucker was evicted. He told Julie, “I knew when people got the shot to take me out they were going to take it,” and he was right. But enough chit-chat about last time — it’s time to find out will win the Week 7 HOH!

9:01 p.m. – Emotions were high following the eviction of Tucker with half the house in tears and then Chelsie’s side of the house quietly celebrating a successful flip of power. It was an especially pivotal moment for Chelsie because Tucker orchestrated the decimation of her former alliance and the evictions of Cedric and Brooklyn that left her on the outside of a new alliance.

9:06 p.m. – In a moment of vulnerability, Rubina admitted to T’Kor that she loves Tucker even after only six weeks. Despite the two of them knowing how big of a threat a showmance would be, Rubina said that they went forward with their feelings anyway.

9:08 p.m. – While everyone else was crying, Quinn was holding inside his excitement for his “evil, nefarious” success at getting his nemesis out of the game. Then, despite saving herself in the A.I. Arena, Makensy was getting increasingly nervous that a second win in that comp would raise her profile as the new “comp beast” in the house.

9:10 p.m. – Kimo and T’Kor understood that the other side of the house made the best move for their own games, but having seen Tucker as a shielf for their alliance, they also knew that they’d have to win comps themselves now in order to protect their positions in the game.

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