Survivor alumnus Rick Devens has officially been crowned the winner of Big Brother Season 28. He secured the $750,000 grand prize during the 90-minute live finale on CBS. Devens triumphed over runner-up Taylor Brown following a dominant 12-week run in the house, clinching victory in a decisive 6-1 jury vote.
The Final Head of Household Showdown
The path to the grand prize culminated in a grueling three-part Head of Household (HOH) competition. Taylor Brown successfully secured an automatic advancement to the final round by winning Part 1 of the endurance challenge. Meanwhile, Rick Devens battled through back pain to defeat Drew Campbell in Part 2, setting up a final showdown between the two.
In the third and final leg of the HOH competition, Devens outmaneuvered Brown. He earned the ultimate power to decide who would sit next to him in the Final 2. In a shocking twist that broke a long-standing alliance, Devens chose to evict his day-one ally, Drew Campbell. This sent Campbell packing as the final member of the jury.
Jury Interrogation and Final Vote
Following Campbell’s eviction, the seven-member jury faced the final two for a rigorous question-and-answer session. The jury consisted of Campbell, La Trice Verrett, Angela Murray, Barrett Pfeiffer, Yash Patel, Melody Morris, and Dee Valladares. Jurors pressed both Devens and Brown on their strategic moves, adversity faced, and gameplay effectiveness throughout the milestone season.
When the votes were tallied, Angela Murray, Barrett Pfeiffer, Yash Patel, Melody Morris, Dee Valladares, and Drew Campbell all cast their votes for Devens. La Trice Verrett provided the sole vote for Brown. This made Devens the official Season 28 champion with a 6-1 majority.
Additional Winnings and Major Milestones
Devens’ financial haul extended far beyond the $750,000 grand prize. During the live finale, host Julie Chen Moonves revealed that viewers voted Devens as America’s Favorite Houseguest, earning him an additional $50,000. Combined with a prior $10,000 reward for unleashing the Pharaoh’s Curse, Devens walked away with a total of $810,000 for the summer.
Season 28 marked a historic milestone for the network, celebrating the show’s 1,000th episode. Capitalizing on the ratings success-which averaged 5.1 million multi-platform viewers, up 8% from the previous summer-CBS announced that Big Brother has officially been renewed for Seasons 29 and 30.
Frequently Asked Questions About Big Brother Season 28
Who won Big Brother Season 28?
Survivor alum Rick Devens won Big Brother Season 28, defeating runner-up Taylor Brown in a 6-1 jury vote.
How much was the grand prize for Big Brother Season 28?
The grand prize for winning the season was $750,000. Rick Devens also won an additional $50,000 as America’s Favorite Houseguest and $10,000 in-game bonuses, bringing his total winnings to $810,000.
Who was the runner-up of Big Brother Season 28?
Taylor Brown finished as the runner-up of the season, taking home a $75,000 consolation prize.
Who won America’s Favorite Houseguest for BB28?
Rick Devens secured the title of America’s Favorite Houseguest, earning nearly 30% of the public audience vote.
Who were the members of the final jury?
The seven-member jury consisted of La Trice Verrett, Angela Murray, Barrett Pfeiffer, Yash Patel, Melody Morris, Dee Valladares, and final evictee Drew Campbell.
Has Big Brother been renewed for future seasons?
Yes, during the finale, CBS announced that Big Brother has been renewed for both Season 29 and Season 30.
