'Big Brother 28' crowns champion after final showdown

Big Brother 28 has crowned its Season 28 champion following a dramatic live finale on October 1, with the winner securing the $750,000 grand prize after a six to one jury vote. The runner up received $75,000, while the third finalist left the competition after the final Head of Household decision. The finale began with three remaining houseguests competing across the final Head of Household competition. The eventual champion won the second and third parts, earning the power to decide which finalist would join them in the Final Two. The decision resulted in a last minute eviction that sent the third place finisher to the jury. The jury then questioned the two finalists about their gameplay before casting their votes. Six jurors selected the eventual champion, while one vote went to the runner up. The result secured the season's main cash prize and brought the competition to its conclusion. The winner also received America's Favorite Player, adding another $50,000 to the night's earnings. A separate Pharaoh's Curse twist awarded an additional $10,000 earlier in the season, bringing the houseguest's total earnings from the season to $810,000. The season featured a time travel inspired theme and brought returning reality television personalities into the house alongside new contestants. The winner entered the game as one of the returning players and reached the finale after collecting multiple competition victories during the season. The finale also brought an emotional conclusion for the third place finisher, who had been closely aligned with the eventual champion before being cut at the final stage.