Key Takeaways
- 1Rick Devens won Part 2 of the Final HOH, defeating Drew Campbell in a 1601-themed historical puzzle round.
- 2Taylor Brown won Part 1, the endurance competition, securing a direct pass to Part 3 on finale night.
- 3Taylor Brown and Rick Devens will face off in the live Part 3 showdown during the October 1 season finale.
- 4Drew Campbell failed to win either Part 1 or Part 2, but is virtually guaranteed a Final Two seat because Devens and Taylor intend to cut each other.
- 5The live 90-minute finale airs Thursday, October 1, 2026, at 8:00 PM ET/PT on CBS and Paramount+.
LOS ANGELES — The stage is officially set for the live conclusion of Big Brother 28. Following the emotional Day 80 eviction of Survivor powerhouse Dee Valladares, the remaining Final Three — Rick Devens, Taylor Brown, and Drew Campbell — entered the multi-part Final Head of Household gauntlet.
With the three-part competition wrapping up its early rounds over the weekend, Taylor Brown and Rick Devens have officially punched their tickets to the live Part 3 showdown during the October 1 season finale. The competition determines who holds total authority over the Final Two selection.
Final HOH Progress | Roster Breakdown
The three-part challenge tests physical endurance, season trivia, and mental agility to determine who holds total authority over the Final Two selection. Here is where each houseguest stands.
Round 1 and Round 2 | Full Breakdown
Part 1 | Taylor's Underdog Endurance Win
Immediately following Dee's eviction, the houseguests suited up for the physical Part 1 endurance challenge. Continuing her late-season competition surge, Taylor Brown held on to outlast both Devens and Drew, securing a direct pass to Part 3 on finale night.
Part 2 | Devens Bounces Back
Faced with a high-stakes duel to keep his game alive, Rick Devens squared off against Drew Campbell in the Part 2 physical and mental challenge, a themed historical puzzle round set in the year 1601. Devens posted the faster time, defeating Drew and setting up a head-to-head battle against Taylor.
Final Two Scenarios | Who Takes Whom?
Because Drew failed to win either Part 1 or Part 2, he must sit on the sidelines and hope the winner of Part 3 honors their pre-existing deals. Both remaining competitors have made their intentions clear, which places Drew in an unusually strong position.
- If Rick Devens wins Part 3: Devens has repeatedly confirmed during overnight live feed camera-talks that he intends to honor his loyalty deal with Drew, cutting Taylor to sit next to his closest ally in the Final Two.
- If Taylor Brown wins Part 3: Taylor has made her strategy clear to feed viewers for weeks: she views Devens as the ultimate jury threat and intends to evict him on the spot, taking Drew to the Final Two.
With both Devens and Taylor aligned on cutting each other if they claim the final HOH, Drew Campbell occupies the ultimate power position, virtually guaranteed a seat in the Final Two regardless of who wins Part 3.
Live Finale Schedule | October 1, 2026
The live 90-minute season finale of Big Brother 28 airs Thursday, October 1, 2026, at 8:00 PM ET/PT on CBS and Paramount+, featuring Part 3 of the Final HOH, the live Final Two interrogation, the 7-member jury vote, and the crowning of the America's Favorite Houseguest (AFH) winner.