Drew has won the Week 11 Power of Veto competition on Big Brother Season 28, according to feed updates. The victory guarantees him safety for the week and prevents Head of Household Devens from backdooring him after Drew was nominated alongside Melody.
The Veto competition played out earlier than usual due to an accelerated schedule. With an eviction set to air on Sunday, the producers moved the competition up, and the feeds returned on Saturday to reveal Drew as the winner. The result gives Drew the power to remove himself from the block, forcing Devens to nominate a replacement.
Devens had nominated Drew and Melody after winning the Head of Household competition. The decision came after Devens and Dee weighed the pros and cons of keeping Drew off the block. Devens feared that if Taylor won the Veto and used it to save Drew or Melody, Dee would go up by default. That worst-case scenario led Devens to nominate Drew and Melody directly, hoping Taylor would not win the competition.
Now that Drew holds the Veto, he is expected to use it on himself, leaving Devens to choose a replacement nominee. The move could put Dee in danger, as she was the alternative Devens wanted to avoid nominating. The final nominations will determine who faces eviction on Sunday night.
The week began with a double eviction that sent Barrett and Yash out of the house, making them the third and fourth members of the jury. Following their departures, the Pharaoh's Curse twist was unleashed. According to feed reports, if no one pressed the button to start the curse, each houseguest would have received $1,000. Instead, Devens pressed the button, started the curse, and collected $10,000. He then won the Head of Household competition, securing his safety until the Final 4.
Devens and Dee have been working together closely, but their alliance has raised questions among fans and houseguests. The two have survived multiple eviction threats, and getting one of them out would be a significant move for anyone hoping to reach the final two. However, with Drew now safe, the target may shift to Melody or another houseguest.
Melody had a strong week after winning no competitions all season. She was responsible for Yash's eviction, which was considered a huge move. Her resurgence in the game could make her a threat as the endgame approaches.
Taylor remains a wildcard. If Taylor had won the Veto, the game could have shifted differently, but Drew's victory changes the dynamics. It is unclear whether Taylor would have used the Veto to save Drew or Melody, as some houseguests feel the Survivor alums are being allowed to skate by.
With only five players remaining, every competition and eviction carries enormous weight. The accelerated week means the Veto ceremony and eviction will happen quickly, leaving little time for campaigning. Dee and Devens will need to keep their alliance intact through the final night, but the winning move for both may ultimately be to turn on each other.
Drew's Veto win ensures he will survive the week, but the fallout will reshape the remaining game. The eviction airs Sunday, and the houseguests must decide whether to break up the dominant alliance or target a smaller threat. As the season winds down, the stakes are higher than ever.