Cedric Hodges has emerged victorious in the week 3 Head of Household (HOH) competition of Big Brother 26. This win comes after a dramatic week in the house, culminating in the eviction of Lisa Weintraub, who was sent packing with a vote of 11-1. Angela Murray was the only houseguest to vote for Lisa to stay, while Kenney Kelley, who had previously won the Power of Veto, successfully saved himself from the chopping block.
The HOH competition was intense, and Cedric’s victory places him in a powerful position within the game. He is a member of The Pentagon alliance, which includes Chelsie Baham, Cam Sullivan-Brown, Brooklyn Rivera, and Quinn Martin. Following his win, Cedric received a secret from Makensy Manbeck regarding America’s Veto, assuring her that her secret was safe with him. Angela also approached Cedric, expressing her willingness to be nominated if necessary, but requested that it happen early in the week to give her a chance to save herself.
Cedric’s primary target for eviction is Angela, with Kenney as a backup option. Kenney has been vocal about his desire to leave the game, which has raised concerns among the other houseguests. Chelsie suggested to Cedric that if Kenney truly wants to go home, they could vote him out and keep Angela in the house for another week. This situation has left Cedric contemplating his options, as he initially considered nominating Joseph Rodriguez as a pawn but has since shifted his focus to Rubina Bernabe or Leah Peters.
In discussions with Kimo Apaka, Cedric reassured him that members of the Collective alliance, which includes Kimo, Cam, Chelsie, Joseph, T’Kor, and Quinn, are safe this week. Angela and Kenney were also part of this alliance, but after Angela’s recent outbursts, the group has turned against her. Cedric’s position as HOH seems to be relatively secure, as Kenney’s desire to leave the game and Angela’s status as a target make his decisions easier.
Angela’s behavior has been a point of contention in the house, with some houseguests feeling that her antics are excessive. Cedric has often found himself in the role of comforter for Angela, but the strain of her emotional outbursts may be wearing on him. As the oldest contestant at 52, Kenney has shown himself to be a strong competitor, having been nominated in both previous weeks and winning the Power of Veto. However, his repeated statements about wanting to go home have raised concerns about his commitment to the game.
As the week progresses, it will be interesting to see how Cedric navigates his HOH reign. With Angela as his main target and Kenney’s wavering interest in continuing, Cedric has the opportunity to solidify his position within the house. The dynamics of the alliances and the relationships among the houseguests will play a crucial role in the upcoming nominations and potential evictions.
Big Brother 26 continues to air on CBS, with episodes airing Sundays at 9 p.m. EDT and Wednesdays and Thursdays at 8 p.m. EDT. Fans of the show are eagerly awaiting the next developments in the game as Cedric settles into his role as HOH and the houseguests prepare for the next round of nominations.
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