Big Brother 27 Week 1 Eviction: What Went Down?

The drama kicked off in high gear on Big Brother 27 as the season’s first eviction saw Zae Frederich walk out the front door after a tense and eventful week inside the house. Following a string of strategic moves, last-minute twists, and brewing controversies, Zae was evicted by a 9–5 vote, narrowly losing out to fellow nominee Amy Bingham.

What Led to Zae’s Eviction?

The groundwork for Zae’s departure was laid early in the week. Vince Panaro, the inaugural Head of Household, initially nominated Amy, Zae, and Ashley Hollis for eviction. However, Ashley won the Power of Veto and removed herself from the block, leaving Amy and Zae as the final nominees.

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Things got even more complicated with the introduction of the season’s new twist — the BB Blockbuster. In a surprise move, Kelley Jorgensen, who volunteered as a pawn in Vince’s strategy, won the Blockbuster and used it to remove herself from the block. With her exit from danger, the target shifted squarely onto Zae and Amy.

Eviction Night Vote Breakdown

When eviction night arrived, the houseguests split into two visible voting blocs:

Voted to evict Amy (5 votes):

• Kelley
• Zach
• Adrian
• Keanu
• Will

Voted to evict Zae (9 votes):

• Rachel
• Rylie
• Jimmy
• Morgan
• Ashley
• Mickey
• Ava
• Katherine
• Lauren

This left Zae outnumbered and ultimately evicted by a decisive margin.

The Controversy Behind the Eviction

While game mechanics played a role, Zae’s eviction was also shadowed by controversy. During a late-night live feed earlier in the week, Zae was caught using an ableist slur, which quickly triggered backlash among fans and some houseguests alike. The offensive language stirred outrage on social media and reportedly became a significant factor in the decision to vote him out, as several players expressed discomfort with his comments.

The incident marked a turning point in what had been a turbulent start to Zae’s game, causing many houseguests to distance themselves from him just as alliances were beginning to form.

Fallout and What’s Next

Zae’s exit may have sealed off one storyline, but it has already opened up new tensions. The divide in votes highlighted early fractures within the house — particularly among those who voted to keep him versus those who pushed for his eviction. Additionally, Kelley’s unexpected Blockbuster win and Will’s confession to being in “like 7 alliances” have stirred up even more chaos heading into Week 2.

With shifting alliances, unpredictable twists, and simmering personal drama, the game is only heating up. And with the BB Blockbuster continuing to shake up nominations and vetoes, no one’s spot in the house is safe.

Stay tuned — the Big Brother 27 house is already a pressure cooker, and after Zae’s departure, things are only getting more explosive.