Big Brother 28 Week 9 Block Buster Comp Recap: Rick Devens, Lala Verrett, and Taylor Brown Battle for Safety

The week’s turbulence began on September 3, 2026, when Head of Household Drew Campbell nominated Rick Devens, LaLa Verrett, and Taylor Brown for eviction. According to Gold Derby, Devens had agreed to serve as a pawn after Veto winner Yash Patel removed himself from the block. The nomination put three distinct players at risk in the arena, where they faced off in the Block Buster competition to secure safety and alter the trajectory of the week.

The Block Buster Arena and Devens’ Victory

During the Block Buster challenge, Devens, Verrett, and Taylor jumped into ball pits to retrieve spheres before dropping them into plastic tubes over a ledge, according to Gold Derby. The first player to successfully stack four spheres would win safety. Devens opened with a strong lead, but Taylor quickly narrowed the gap in what Gold Derby described as a nail-biter finish. Ultimately, Devens secured the victory, earning immunity from the live eviction and ensuring that his Crossovers alliance remained intact for another week.

Devens’ alliance includes Barrett Pfeiffer, Drew Campbell, Angela Murray, and Dee Valladares, with Pfeiffer having worked alongside Devens since the first week of the competition. With Devens winning the challenge, those potential plans shifted.

The Live Eviction Vote and House Fallout

Following the Block Buster competition, the live vote proceeded with six houseguests entering the Diary Room to cast their ballots, according to Gold Derby. Four players—Barrett Pfeiffer, Dee Valladares, Rick Devens, and Yash Patel—voted to evict Verrett. Meanwhile, Angela Murray and Melody cast votes to evict Taylor Brown. The four-to-two vote sealed Verrett’s exit from the game.

Upon leaving the house, Verrett greeted host Julie Chen Moonves and shared a parting moment with Taylor. As reported by Gold Derby, Verrett hugged Taylor at the door and offered words of encouragement, telling her Do good, OK? Do good. You got this. Verrett’s departure leaves the remaining contestants to navigate the next phase of the game without her presence in the house.

Upcoming Head of Household Competition

According to Gold Derby, the next Head of Household competition is scheduled for the backyard, with all remaining houseguests eligible to compete except for Drew Campbell, who is ineligible due to his outgoing HOH status.