Overview

• Vince Panaro’s nominations shifted after the Power of Veto was used, prompting a replacement choice before the live vote.
• The BB Block Buster delivered last-minute safety to one nominee, tightening the field just minutes before ballots were cast.
• Live feeds documented persistent efforts to engineer a backdoor against Rachel Reilly and rifts inside the Judges alliance.
• Day-of lobbying showed wavering vote plans, with a consensus forming only shortly ahead of the Diary Room decisions.
• Following the eviction, the game moves directly into a new HOH cycle with alliances reassessing loyalties and targets.