Tensions increased this week on Big Brother Season 27 when Houseguest Katherine Woodman unexpectedly won the Power of Veto. She hadn’t been a target and was considered a peripheral player. Katherine was now in the spotlight and had the opportunity to change the nominees for the week. However, she decided to keep things the same rather than make a big splash.
Zach Cornell, meanwhile, had to make a crucial choice of his own. With a $10,000 payment, he could force Ava Pearl, the Head of Household, to designate a replacement, removing him from the eviction list. Zach surprised everyone by choosing to remain where he was, causing a stir and making devoted allies in the process.
In the end, the nominations are still close since there are no power changes this week: Vince Panaro, Zach, and Keanu Soto are still up for eviction. Late-night deals, shifting allegiances, and the impending Blockbuster rivalry now determine their futures.
Veto meeting sends shockwaves through Big Brother house, nominees locked in amid strategic risks
Katherine’s POV win — A game move of restraint
When Katherine Woodman, who had previously been considered a “floater,” earned the Power of Veto, the Big Brother Week 5 POV meeting took an unexpected turn. Winning was a tactical lifeline because HOH Ava Pearl was said to be considering her for renomination.
Although Katherine could have changed the board, she eventually opted not to do so, preferring to maintain the status quo rather than jeopardize her ties. Her hesitancy is interpreted as a cunning strategy that keeps her secure while letting tensions rise for other people.
Zach’s $10,000 power — Bold gamble or avoided rescue?
Zach Cornell's decision to forego using his $10,000 power to get off the block added even more complexity. Big Brother's Zach turned down the tool's lifeline, which would have given him immunity at the expense of the money.
His justification, according to live feed talks, stemmed from his desire to keep houseguest Morgan Pope safe and prevent her from being proposed as his replacement. With weeks of gameplay ahead, it remains to be seen if this deliberate sympathy works well for him.
Locked-in nominations set stage for drama
Zach, Vince Panaro, and Keanu Soto are the three names still on the block going into Big Brother eviction night because neither Katherine nor Zach changed the lineup. This results in a more tense atmosphere in the house as voting tactics change.
Zach and Vince are expected to face off, according to early signs, but a Vince vs. Keanu matchup is still uncertain. The outcome may be decided by important players like Morgan, Rachel Reilly, Mickey Lee, and Kelley Jorgensen, whose late-night deals and shifting alliances shape the board.
Watch Big Brother 27 on CBS.