BBB 26 Opens With Record Prize and First White Room Exit as Resistance Leader Test Nears

Overview

• Tadeu Schmidt announced a top prize of R$ 5.44 million, doubling last year’s payout.
• Ricardinho Freestyle became the first to quit the White Room by pressing the red button, leaving eight contenders for two house slots.
• The first leader challenge was slated for Tuesday night as a resistance task granting full leadership powers and setting VIP/Xepa groups.
• Aline Campos confronted Ana Paula Renault over a past comment about her appearance, and Ana Paula apologized during the exchange.
• The premiere averaged 21 points in Rio (three below the previous edition) and 18 in São Paulo (one above 2025), with gains among younger viewers.