Week three of Big Brother 28 turned into a slow-burn setup for one of the season’s most telegraphed backdoor attempts, and the morning after leaves the house holding its breath over a fan-fueled twist that could blow the whole plan apart. Here is where things stand after Kamu’s first full day in power.
Kamu Grabs the Head of Household Crown
Kamu Kirk is running the house this week after taking the Head of Household competition, a physical grind the houseguests were calling “Wrestlegasm.” The feeds were down for the comp, but when they returned Kamu was wearing the key and immediately started plotting a quiet, low-drama week. His pitch to his closest ally Drew was simple: keep the nominations the same, win the veto, and coast one more week closer to the end.
Three Women on the Block
At the nomination ceremony Kamu put up Mallory, Lala, and Lyric. On paper it looks like a shot at the women, but Kamu has been careful to tell each of them the same thing behind closed doors. The nominations are a means to an end, not the endgame he actually wants.
The Real Target Is Jason
Kamu has made no secret to his allies that the person he wants gone is Jason De Puy. He told Lala flat out that she is not the target and that “the house wants Jason gone.” The plan is to win the Power of Veto, pull one of his nominees off the block, and send Jason up as a replacement so the house can vote him out without Kamu ever nominating him directly.
Rick Devens and the Diamond Power of Veto
Here is the wildcard. Rick Devens has landed a Diamond Power of Veto, a rare advantage that lets its holder remove a nominee and personally name the replacement, bypassing the Head of Household entirely. Devens and Kamu are already talking as if they are on the same page, but a power this strong in an unpredictable player’s hands is exactly the kind of thing that can rewrite a week overnight.
Kamu and Devens Compare Notes
Late in the HOH room, Kamu walked Devens through the backdoor math, insisting Jason goes up “regardless of who wins” the veto. Devens played along and even floated the idea of using a win to take Lyric down. The two seem aligned for now, though Devens spent a good chunk of the night quietly probing who else might be sitting on a hidden advantage.
Lala Works the Doubt Angle
Lala spent the evening trying to read between the lines, pressing Kamu on the tangled hammock-and-hot-tub drama involving Lyric and Rome. Kamu kept reassuring her she is safe, but Lala is clearly gathering pieces and deciding who she can actually trust if the veto does not fall her way.
Havenot Life and House Chatter
The havenot crew this week is Dee, Lala, Melody, Mallory, and Yash, and the cold pod-bed room was a recurring gripe on the feeds. Yash lightened the mood with plans to air fry pickles, while side conversations bounced between havenot recipes, comp theories, and who America might be secretly rewarding.
What to Watch Next
The whole week hinges on the Power of Veto. If the veto is used the way Kamu wants, Jason goes up and the house gets its wish. If Devens decides his Diamond advantage is better spent on his own agenda, this tidy plan could unravel fast. For more Big Brother coverage, check our reality TV recaps.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the current Head of Household on Big Brother 28?
Kamu Kirk won the Head of Household competition to open week three.
Who did Kamu nominate for eviction?
Kamu nominated Mallory, Lala, and Lyric at the nomination ceremony.
Who is Kamu’s real target this week?
Kamu wants Jason De Puy out and plans to backdoor him if the veto is used.
What is the Diamond Power of Veto?
It is a special advantage that lets the holder remove a nominee and choose the replacement themselves, overriding the Head of Household.
Who won the Diamond Power of Veto?
Rick Devens is holding the Diamond Power of Veto this week.
Who are the havenots this week?
Dee, Lala, Melody, Mallory, and Yash are on havenot duty.
