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Barrett named HOH on BB28
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The gist
Barrett Pfeiffer won Week 8 HOH on Big Brother 28 after Lala's eviction.
The win gives Barrett control over nominations, potentially targeting the Icons.
Background
On Big Brother 28, houseguests compete weekly to become Head of Household (HOH), earning immunity and power to nominate others for eviction. Barrett's win follows the eviction of LaTrice 'Lala' Verrett, and he now holds sway over Week 9 nominations, with early live-feed chatter suggesting he may target the Icons alliance.
How it unfolded
- Aug 30, 2026Haley Thogmartin is eliminated via the Medieval Twist, becoming the eighth houseguest evicted.
- Sep 3, 2026Drew wins the Power of Veto and removes himself from the block, leading to Devens being named replacement nominee.
- Sep 4, 2026LaTrice 'Lala' Verrett is evicted by a 4-2 vote, and Barrett Pfeiffer wins the Week 8 HOH competition.
Who’s saying what
- Analysts
- Barrett's HOH win raises questions about his loyalties and whether he'll make a big move against the Icons.
- Public
- Some viewers express frustration with the season and certain houseguests, while others hope Barrett targets a power player.
Still unverified
Early live-feed speculation suggests Barrett may target the Icons, but nominations are not yet confirmed.