Big Brother 26 Update: Kimo Apaka Evicted as Final Four is Set
The latest episode of Big Brother 26, which aired live on October 3, saw a major shakeup as the final five contestants were narrowed down to the final four. The intense two-hour episode was filled with drama, strategy, and suspense as Kimo Apaka and Rubina Bernabe faced off on the chopping block. By the end of the night, one houseguest was sent packing to the jury house.
Here’s a breakdown of the pivotal moments from Thursday’s episode.
Nomination Fallout
The episode kicked off with the fallout from the nomination ceremony, where Head of Household Makensy Manbeck placed Kimo Apaka and Rubina Bernabe on the block. Both houseguests immediately began strategizing to secure their safety for another week in the house.
Rubina, feeling the heat of her nomination, considered her chances of being saved if Makensy used the Power of Veto on her. She and Kimo even shared a lighthearted moment, competing in a friendly tortilla-slap game with Makensy, but the underlying tension remained high.
Power of Veto Competition
The highlight of the night came during the BB Comics Power of Veto competition. This critical contest would determine whether the nominations stayed the same or if Makensy would be forced to replace one of the nominees.
Makensy dominated the competition, taking first place, followed by Kimo in second and Chelsie Baham in third. Cam Sullivan-Brown struggled during the competition, and his lackluster performance became a source of frustration for Makensy and Chelsie, both of whom believed Cam might be throwing competitions.
Despite Cam’s attempts to defend himself, both Makensy and Chelsie were irritated by his performance, and Chelsie even took to venting about Cam to the fish tank and later to the cameras. Cam, aware that his position might be in jeopardy, tried to do some damage control by apologizing to both women.
The Veto Ceremony and Campaigning
At the Power of Veto ceremony, Makensy chose to keep the nominations the same, leaving Kimo and Rubina vulnerable to eviction. This decision sparked a whirlwind of last-minute campaigning as both nominees scrambled to secure votes.
Rubina made a strong case to Chelsie and Makensy, arguing that keeping her in the house would be more beneficial for their long-term game. On the other hand, Kimo worked to convince Cam that Rubina was a bigger threat and that he should be the one to stay.
Cam’s discussions with Chelsie seemed to indicate he was leaning toward evicting Rubina. However, Makensy, the current HOH, expressed hesitation, making it clear she preferred to evict Kimo.
Jury Segment
During the episode, viewers also got a glimpse into life in the jury house. Quinn Martin, Leah Peters, Angela Murray, and T’kor Clottey were shown adjusting to life post-eviction. A lighthearted moment between Leah and Quinn revealed the possibility of a crush, sparking some playful banter among the jury members.
Family Messages
As the houseguests prepared for eviction night, they were treated to emotional messages from their families. The heartfelt moments added to the high stakes of the episode, as the remaining players were reminded of what was at stake.
Eviction and Final Four Reveal
With the decision resting in the hands of Cam and Chelsie, the final eviction of the night took place. Both houseguests cast their votes to evict Kimo Apaka, ending his journey in the Big Brother house.
Kimo took the news with grace, joining the jury as the final four contestants—Makensy, Rubina, Cam, and Chelsie—officially sealed their spots. As the competition tightens, alliances will be tested, and every decision will count as they race toward the grand finale.
What’s Next? With only four contestants left, the game has reached its most critical stage. The upcoming episodes will see the remaining houseguests battling it out for the last Head of Household title, as they vie for a place in the final three and a shot at the $750,000 prize.
Stay tuned as the drama continues to unfold in this unpredictable and high-stakes season of Big Brother!
