Full Breakdown
Jason De Puy Evicted After Backdoor Nomination on *Big Brother* Season 28
8/1/2026, 2:11:25 AM
Core Event: Unanimous Eviction of Jason De Puy
On July 30, the live eviction episode of *Big Brother* Season 28 concluded with former *RuPaul’s Drag Race* contestant Jason De Puy removed from the house by a 12-to-0 vote. The vote followed Head of Household (HOH) Kamu Kirk’s decision to replace nominee Lyric Medeiros—who saved herself with the Power of Veto—with Jason. Mallory Aurichio later won the BB Block Buster competition, securing her safety, while the remaining nominees (LaTrice Verrett and Jason) faced eviction.
Background & Context: Power Shifts and Drag-Related Tension
Kamu Kirk entered Week 3 as HOH after a “chaotic” week that saw him nominate LaTrice Verrett, Lyric Medeiros, and Mallory Aurichio. Lyric’s Veto win forced a classic “backdoor” maneuver—previously used by Kamu against Rome Seymour—to name Jason as the replacement nominee.
Jason’s gameplay had already drawn scrutiny. Early in the season he was accused of manipulating housemate Angela Murray’s emotions and of isolating himself, actions that made him a target for Kamu’s “tea-party” confrontation. In addition, Jason noted that the mere presence of a drag queen made Kamu uncomfortable, a dynamic he believed contributed to his being singled out.
Data & Statistics
- Eviction vote: 12 for eviction, 0 against.
- Power of Veto: Won by Lyric Medeiros, who removed herself from the block.
- BB Block Buster winner: Mallory Aurichio, granting her safety.
Official Statements & Responses
Host Julie Chen-Moonves addressed Jason after the eviction, telling him that “America doesn’t hate him,” a reassurance that contrasted with his perception of being a public target. The statement was reported by GlobalTV and reflects the show’s official narrative that the contestant retained a fan base despite the unanimous vote.
Verbatim Quotes
- “They had to know that they couldn’t make a fool out of me, only I could make a fool out of me,” — Week One. Jason
- “For me personally, I could tell that the drag really made him uncomfortable,” — Week One. Jason
- “It was a big moment for me to stand up for myself, which I never do in my real life. So there was a sense of pride that I had being alone out there,” — Week One. Jason
- “For me personally, in my everyday life, bullying, harassment online, especially after Drag Race — it’s very common. I get a lot of negative feedback constantly. I’m used to that. What I’m not used to is kind of standing up for myself.” — Week One. Jason
On-the-Ground Reports
He later explained that his actions were meant to “make [Kamu] feel uncomfortable” and to assert himself after feeling isolated.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
Sources differ on whether Jason felt bullied by Kamu. The precise impact of these perceptions on the house’s voting dynamics remains unverified. Additionally, no source provides details on any upcoming appearances or roles for Jason following his eviction, leaving his post-show trajectory unclear.
