BBB 26 Expels Edilson After Assault as Rio’s Carnival Opens With Lula Tribute

Overview

• Edilson “Capetinha” was removed from Big Brother Brasil 26 after pushing Leandro “Boneco” in the face during a late‑night dispute, a violation of the show’s no‑aggression rule.
• Leandro reportedly approached the show’s quit button before production announced the expulsion, as viewers flooded social media with memes about the rapid string of exits.
• This week’s departures also included Sol Vega and Paulo Augusto expelled for aggression, Pedro Espíndola leaving after a sexual‑impropriety incident that would have led to expulsion, and Henri Castelli removed for medical reasons.
• Acadêmicos de Niterói debuts in the Grupo Especial with an enredo honoring President Lula; Janja is expected to appear as a featured highlight, while Lula plans to watch from the city’s official box with a reduced entourage.
• The TSE declined to preemptively block the parade but warned against potential electoral misuse, and the Planalto and AGU advised ministers not to participate; in São Paulo, the Anhembi parades saw technical glitches and infrastructure issues overnight.