This week on Big Brother 27, the Head of Household (HOH) for Week 6 was announced as participants dealt with major changes. Rachel Reilly, a returning icon, tied the all-time record with her seventh HOH victory, sending shockwaves through the house.
The episode began with a blindside eviction: Zach Cornell was sent packing in an 8–2 vote. He had a $10,000 hidden "Buy Back" option that he hilariously decided not to utilize, a choice considered one of the "worst strategic moves" of the season. During his farewell interview, host Julie Chen Moonves even mockingly called out his overconfidence and lost opportunity by tapping him with her cue cards.
The house, including targets like Mickey and Vince, braced for chaos as Rachel rose to power, uncertain of who would be the next to be sacked. The reintroduction of Rachel as HOH increased the stakes for all remaining contestants due to her impressive strategic record.
What happened in Big Brother 27 Week 6?
Scene set — Eviction and its fallout
The high point of this week's drama on Big Brother 27 came when Zach Cornell was unexpectedly defeated by an 8–2 vote. He had a $10,000 "Buy Back" advantage that he oddly chose not to utilize in a potentially deadly wager.
His eviction concluded with a particularly humorous reprimand. During his exit talk, host Julie Chen Moonves gave him a light cue card slap, signifying both his strategic error and the unpredictable nature of the game.
HOH reveal — Rachel Reilly returns to power
Rachel Reilly became the Big Brother 27 Week 6 HOH shortly after Zach left, solidifying her position as the show's universe's dominant power with her seventh victory. In addition to shattering records, this victory dramatically changed the balance of power in the game in her favor.
Ripples across the house — Reactions and strategy
Rachel was back in command, and both adversaries and allies rushed to assess their positions. Since Mickey had previously targeted Rachel and believed that he might now be in her sights, he was clearly shaken.
A more circumspect stance was taken by Vince, who even begged for forgiveness if he was placed on the block. In the midst of shifting alliances, Morgan Pope also dreaded becoming collateral damage and sensed danger approaching.
In the meantime, Keanu Soto ensured his safety by winning the "Jumbo Gemstones" challenge on BB Blockbuster, which put him off Rachel's radar for the week. Power grabs and victories in competition are laying the groundwork for a tense, strategy-heavy Week 7.
With Zach Cornell's preventable elimination and Rachel Reilly's unexpected comeback during Week 6 HOH, Big Brother 27's power dynamics. As a result, and the psychological warfare intensified. Week 7 is expected to put strategy and loyalty to the ultimate test as Rachel's relationships grow closer and targets become more apparent. Players like Keanu will also enjoy immunity during this period.
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