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‘Big Brother’ Season 28 Crowns Winner On CBS & America’s Favorite Houseguest Revealed

‘Big Brother’ Season 28 crowns winner in record-breaking finale

By · Published October 4, 2026  12:13 UTC · Updated October 5, 2026  00:27 UTC

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Rick Devens was crowned the winner of “Big Brother” Season 28 after a major betrayal, a decision highlighted by the finale’s record‑breaking viewership and the host’s reaction to the jury vote. He was also named America’s Favorite Houseguest amid split polls, and he later spoke about cutting his “son” Drew at the final three.

Epilogue added 3d ago, after coverage quieted.

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  • Primary Driver: ‘Big Brother’ Season 28 crowns winner in record-breaking finale
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A new winner has been crowned in the reality TV show 'Big Brother' Season 28. The finale featured a major betrayal, which led to the outcome. This decision was made by the jury, and host Julie Chen Moonves reacted to it exclusively in an interview with Entertainment Weekly.

The polls for America's Favorite Houseguest were split, with some outlets reporting a close competition. The finale was record-breaking, according to Yahoo. The details of the finale and the reasons behind the jury's decision are not yet specified in the reporting.

Entertainment Weekly and 13WMAZ both reported on the finale, but their focus was on different aspects of the event. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel provided a recap of the season, including the finale, but did not go into detail about the jury's decision. The outcome of the America's Favorite Houseguest poll is still unknown, as the reporting from Bergen Record and other outlets does not specify the winner.

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Who won Big Brother Season 28?

Rick Devens, a Macon native

What was the major betrayal in the finale?

Not specified in the reporting

Who hosted the finale?

Julie Chen Moonves

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