SPOILER ALERT! This article contains details from the finale of Big Brother that aired on Sunday.
First and foremost, let’s address the most obvious detail: many fans are relieved that Angela did not make it to the final three.
With only three houseguests remaining — Chelsie Baham, Makensy Manbeck, and Cam Sullivan-Brown — it was time to determine who would take home the $750,000 prize. On Day 90, the final Head of Household (HOH) competition commenced.
Part 1 of the final challenge was a physically demanding test focused on arm and shoulder strength, as well as one’s endurance against cold slime. After 26 minutes, Makensy was the first to drop out. Cam followed at 37 minutes, leaving Chelsie as the winner, celebrating her victory over two Division 1 athletes.
However, the competition wasn’t over yet. Makensy, who had won nine competitions during the season, faced off against Cam, who had only secured one win, in a significant puzzle challenge aimed at eliminating Ainsley. It’s no surprise that Makensy emerged victorious.
Before moving to the final part of the competition, the jury was introduced to a new moderator: the stunning Taylor Hale, winner of BB24, who stepped in for Will Kirby. The jury deliberated over the merits and drawbacks of each remaining player. Angela seemed unfavorable toward Chelsie, while Rubina expressed doubts about Cam.
The final competition, named Data Destruction, required Makensy and Chelsie to watch old AI videos of the houseguests and identify which comments were false. The two competitors remained tied through the fifth round until Chelsie was eliminated in round six. Makensy won once more.
Now, Makensy faced a crucial decision: should she send home Chelsie, her close ally throughout the summer, or Cam, who didn’t seem worthy of the win? Ultimately, Makensy chose to keep Chelsie in the game, demonstrating her willingness to face tough competition.
Then came the intense questioning. Chelsie addressed accusations of dishonesty, claiming she was strategic about when to share and when to withhold information. Makensy was challenged about her perceived role as Chelsie’s subordinate and identified booting Leah as a significant personal move.
As both finalists showcased their strengths, Chelsie excelled at promoting her gameplay, while Makensy expressed contentment with potentially finishing in second place, acknowledging the quality of both players.
After the jury cast their votes, there was a brief catch-up with previous houseguests Tucker and Rubina, who were planning to continue their showmance, and Angela, who struggled to forgive Matt. Chenbot then introduced a surprising twist involving Kamala Harris stepping in as the Democratic presidential candidate, reminding viewers to vote.
Finally, the moment of truth arrived: Chelsie was crowned the winner, becoming the second Black woman to win a regular season of Big Brother, with a unanimous victory. For the title of America’s favorite houseguest, Tucker, Quinn, and Angela were the finalists, with Tucker winning the $50,000 prize. Meanwhile, Makensy didn’t leave empty-handed, securing $75,000.