Big Brother spoilers: HOH, Mastermind, and all the twists leading into the finale

Morgan wins Big Brother 27 Part 1 HOH and Ashley wins Part 2 | Image via Instagram/ @_modelmorg @ashleyhollis_
Morgan wins Big Brother 27 Part 1 HOH and Ashley wins Part 2 | Image via Instagram/ @_modelmorg @ashleyhollis_

The house is teeming with rivalries, alliances, and unexpected turns as Big Brother 27 speeds toward its eagerly awaited finale. According to recent teasers, Ashley Hollis and Morgan Pope have won the first two rounds of the Final HOH gauntlet, paving the way for a crucial matchup that might decide the season's eventual victor.

The "Mastermind" twist, which has shocked everyone in Week 9 with Rachel Reilly's unexpected maze eviction, is still very much in the news. That turn of events continues to influence strategy, requiring competitors to continuously reevaluate their allegiances, handle concealed dangers, and prepare for unforeseen rule changes.

With fewer houseguests remaining, every competition win now carries an outsized impact. Morgan’s Part 1 HOH win and Ashley’s Part 2 triumph guarantee that only one of them will survive to Part 3, while the rest of the house scrambles to safeguard their own game.

The combination of a multi-part HOH, veto threats, and the lingering influence of the Mastermind has transformed the endgame into a tense, unpredictable chess match. Contestants must navigate shifting alliances, hidden powers, and the psychological strain of knowing that one misstep could be their final move.


Big Brother 27’s final HOH & mastermind shaping the endgame

In Big Brother 27, control is being redefined by the Mastermind twist and the Final HOH gauntlet. These days, competition performance, strategy under duress, and the capacity to predict abrupt game changes are just as important to survival as votes. Alliances are being put to the test and the endgame is beginning to take shape as Morgan and Ashley both secured spots in the Final HOH battle. For the person who advances to the Final 2, every move has long-term effects.


Morgan & Ashley clash through the HOH gauntlet

Morgan Pope gained an early tactical edge with her Part 1 HOH victory, which guaranteed her a crucial position in the last stage of the Big Brother 27 finale. Ashley Hollis retaliated by winning Part 2, which compelled the two heavyweights to square off directly in Part 3. Who gets the final nomination power and, eventually, a spot in the Final 2 will depend on how this last round turns out.

Their victories are already having an impact. Ava Pearl and Vince Panaro, among other competitors, are left fumbling to align themselves with the more formidable opponent while avoiding blindsides.

Big Brother 27 houseguests are continuously arguing whether to back Ashley, Morgan, or try a dangerous underdog approach as a result of these HOH triumphs, which have increased attention. Every decision is magnified in this narrow endgame window, where mistakes could be fatal.


Mastermind’s ongoing influence

When Rachel Reilly was eliminated via a maze challenge rather than a vote in Week 9, the Mastermind twist, which suggested that hidden powers could triumph over conventional tactics, reshaped the house. As players consider how invisible forces can affect future HOH rounds and nominations, its existence keeps them paranoid.

Regarding the identity of the Mastermind, Big Brother 27 fans conjecture that an experienced player may be quietly directing affairs behind the scenes. Because of this unpredictability, houseguests have had to be flexible, hedge their bets, and reevaluate relationships in the middle of the game.

Every decision has a bigger stake and every trust decision is risky since even fierce rivals like Vince and Ava have to take invisible intervention into consideration. Viewers are eagerly awaiting the final reveal since the twist has made sure that the closing weeks are both exciting and unpredictable.


Tune into CBS on September 28, 2025, at 8pm to watch the 2-hour finale of Big Brother 27.

Edited by Gouri Maheshwari