Overview

• The broadcast episode showed Rachel capturing a slasher-themed Head of Household, tying the all-time mark with seven career HOH wins.
• Her nominations targeted the "Melting Pot" trio of Vince, Morgan and Mickey, placing that alliance under strain heading into the next competitions.
• The OTEV-themed Power of Veto returned over the weekend, with live-feed coverage indicating the holder weighed using it to alter the block.
• Feed conversations captured Ashley and Will reassessing Mickey’s approach after comparing notes with Morgan, signaling potential fractures in her support.
• The Block Buster offers the nominees a final shot at safety before the live eviction, keeping the vote picture unsettled until Thursday.