‘Big Brother’ winner Rick Devens opens up on cutting his ‘son’ Drew at final 3
Survivor alum Rick Devens turns Big Brother champion, sparks rule debate and eyes new prizes on the night of his October 2 win.
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Rick Devens, a former “Survivor” alum, won “Big Brother” season 28 and discussed how his prior reality‑TV experience prepared him, why a planned “Superman 2” cameo was canceled, and what he would purchase with his $810,000 prize. His win prompted a backlash from past “Big Brother” legends, a fan petition for changes to the America’s Favorite Player rule, and his own criticism of the show’s perceived elitism.
Coverage ended after these reactions, with no further developments reported.
Epilogue added 7d ago, after coverage quieted.
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What experience did Rick Devens say helped him win Big Brother?
He said his time on Survivor taught him strategic endurance and social gameplay that prepared him for the competition.
How is Rick Devens planning to use his prize money?
He revealed his first purchase will be made with the $810,000 prize, though the specific item was not disclosed.
What fan reaction followed his victory?
Fans have called for changes to the America’s Favorite Player rule and noted limited support from former Big Brother legends.
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- Primary Driver: Survivor alum Rick Devens turns Big Brother champion, sparks rule debate and eyes new prizes on the night of his October 2 win.
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His win makes him the first contestant to capture titles on both shows. In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Devens explained that the strategic endurance honed on Survivor prepared him for Big Brother’s social game, and he declined a cameo in James Gunn’s upcoming Superman 2 to focus on the competition.
Page Six reported his disappointment with the limited backing from past Big Brother legends, while People.com disclosed that he intends to spend the first portion of his $810,000 prize on a personal purchase. Yahoo coverage notes fans demanding revisions to the America’s Favorite Player rule after the finale.
The celebratory mood is tempered by ongoing debate over the voting mechanism and the perceived disadvantage for newcomers, which has prompted calls for rule changes. Devens’ openness to future projects such as the series 'Traitors' remains tentative, and the next steps for his career are not yet defined.
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