The 'Big Brother' 1,000th episode twist sent shockwaves through the house during Thursday's live eviction.
'Big Brother' celebrated its 1,000th episode on Thursday, Aug. 27, which revealed a major twist in the competition that could impact the gameplay of the remaining houseguests, who will make it to the jury and how 'Big Brother' fans watch the show.
The seventh live eviction also took place during Thursday's episode, leaving only 10 remaining houseguests in the game. Dee Valladares was crowned the Week 7 HOH and originally put Drew Campbell, LaTrice Verrett and Taylor Brown on the block, but Lala won the Power of Veto competition and was able to safe herself.
Dee then nominated Mallory Aurichio as the replacement nominee and seemed to be her
main target for the week.
Mallory, Drew and Taylor had one final chance to save themselves from eviction during the BB Blockbuster episode.
So, who won the BB Blockbuster, and who was the seventh evicted houseguest? How will the 1,000th episode twist impact the rest of the 'Big Brother' season?
Here is everything you need to know about the Week 7 'Big Brother' eviction and 1,000th episode twist.
Who won the Week 7 BB Blockbuster competition?
Drew Campbell won the Week 7 BB Blockbuster competition, removing himself from the block and earning his safety heading into Week 8 of 'Big Brother' Season 28.
Drew seemed to be Dee's main target early on in Week 7, however his BB Blockbuster win shifted the HOH's focus to Mallory.
Following Drew's win, the remaining houseguests had to decide who to vote out: Mallory or Taylor?
Who was evicted from 'Big Brother' Season 28?
Mallory Aurichio was the seventh person evicted from the 'Big Brother' house in a 6 to 2 vote on Thursday.
She was chosen as the replacement nominee after Lala won the Power of Veto competition and removed herself from the block.
'Big Brother' Season 28 evicted houseguests
Here is who has been evicted on 'Big Brother' Season 28 so far:
- Week 1: Ashley Trail
- Week 2: Rome Seymour
- Week 3: Jason De Puy
- Week 4: Lyric Medeiros
- Week 5: Chuk Anyanwu
- Week 6: Kamu Kirk
- Week 7: Mallory Aurichio
What is the 'Big Brother' 1,000th episode twist?
Thursday, Aug. 27, was the special 'Big Brother' 1,000th episode, which uncovered a major twist heading into the end of the season.
'Big Brother' host Julie Chen Moonves revealed three major changes that could impact both the houseguests and the viewers of the show.
The 1,000th episode celebration started with the announcement of a new medieval-themed twist that suspends the traditional layout of the game, eliminating the Head of Household competition, the Power of Veto competition and the BB Blockbuster competition. This twist, according to Julie, will impact which remaining houseguests could potentially make the jury as she announced that one houseguest will be evicted before the Week 8 eviction, meaning two houseguests will leave the game next week.
Fans of 'Big Brother' also had a surprise twist of their own during the 1,000th episode. Julie announced that the 'Big Brother' live feeds will be cut until after Sunday's episode, Aug. 30, so fans will not be able to see what is happening in the house for the next three days.
What is the 'Big Brother' jury?
The 'Big Brother' jury is a longstanding tradition, where towards the end of the show, evicted houseguests are sequestered together in a jury house instead of being sent home.
Julie revealed that to make the Season 28 jury, the players have to keep themselves safe during the 1,000th episode medieval twist as one houseguest will be evicted before the Week 8 live eviction.
The 'Big Brother' jurors play a special role in the game as they get to see other evicted players come into the jury house and get information on what is happening in the game. At the end of the game, the 'Big Brother' jurors get to interview the finalists and ultimately vote for the 'Big Brother' winner.
Because of the power the jury holds, 'Big Brother' houseguests usually try to maintain good and trusting relationships with their fellow contestants as burning bridges with the evicted houseguests could determine whether or not you get their vote at the end of the game.
Is there a new episode of 'Big Brother' Season 28 tonight?
No, there will not be a new episode of 'Big Brother,' tonight, Friday, Aug. 28, as the show only airs on Sundays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.
The next episode will air Sunday, Aug. 30.
When will the 'Big Brother' live feeds return?
Julie announced that the 'Big Brother' live feeds will remain offline for the next three days, so fans of the show won't get to see how the 1,000th episode medieval-themed twist plays out ahead of Sunday's episode.
The live feeds will start back up after the next episode airs on Sunday, Aug. 30.
'Big Brother' Season 28 HOHs
Here are the houseguests who have won the HOH competition so far in Season 28 of 'Big Brother':
- Week 1: Dee Valladares
- Week 2: Rick Devens
- Week 3: Kamu Kirk
- Week 4: Haley Thogmartin
- Week 5: LaTrice Verrett
- Week 6: Yash Patel
- Week 7: Dee Valladares
'Big Brother' Season 28 remaining houseguests
Following the Week 7 live eviction, the 10 remaining 'Big Brother' houseguests are:
- Dee Valladares
- Barrett Pfeiffer
- Drew Campbell
- Haley Thogmartin
- Angela Murray
- Rick Devens
- LaTrice Verrett
- Melody Morris
- Taylor Brown
- Yash Patel
When will the next 'Big Brother' episode air?
The next 'Big Brother' episode will air Sunday, Aug. 30 at 8 p.m.
Sunday's episode will reveal how the 1,000th episode twist impacts the Week 8 game.
'Big Brother' weekly schedule
'Big Brother' episodes air on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 8 p.m. ET on CBS and Paramount+.
Sunday episodes include the HOH competition and nomination ceremony, Wednesday episodes include the Power of Veto competition and ceremony and Thursday episodes include live evictions. 'Big Brother: Unclocked' airs on Fridays.
How to watch 'Big Brother' Season 28
'Big Brother' airs on CBS and will simultaneously stream on Paramount+. The episodes will also stream on Paramount+ the following day for subscribers.
—Madison Scott is a New York Connect reporter, covering entertainment, breaking and consumer news, and trending topics with a focus on stories that matter to readers across New York state. She also has an interest in how the system helps or doesn't helpfamilies with missing loved ones. She can be reached at MDScott@USATodayco.com.
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