Rick Devens Wins Big Brother Season 28, First Survivor Alum

Rick Devens Wins Big Brother Season 28, First Survivor Alum

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Rick Devens was crowned the winner of Big Brother Season 28 in Washington, D. C. , on September 30, securing a $750,000 prize and the America’s Favorite Houseguest award.

The victory was confirmed by a 6-1 jury vote, with Devens receiving six of seven votes and beating runner-up Taylor Brown. Earlier reports noted that the win also included a bonus prize, bringing his total earnings to $810,000.

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October 02, 2026
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Survivor Veteran Rick Devens Wins Big Brother Season 28
Survivor Veteran Rick Devens Wins Big Brother Season 28

The Hollywood Reporter • 02 Oct 22:32

Rick Devens became the first former Survivor contestant to win Big Brother, securing a $750,000 prize and the America’s Favorite Houseguest award.

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Drew Campbell Says Jury Indicated He Might Have Won If He Opposed Taylor Brown
Drew Campbell Says Jury Indicated He Might Have Won If He Opposed Taylor Brown

Page Six • 02 Oct 20:31

Former "Big Brother 28" contestant Drew Campbell told Page Six that jurors indicated he could have beaten Taylor Brown in the final vote, and he confirmed his support for winner Rick Devens.

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Big Brother winner Rick Devens says he accepts lack of support from fellow alumni
Big Brother winner Rick Devens says he accepts lack of support from fellow alumni

Page Six • 02 Oct 18:19

Season 28 winner Rick Devens said he understands why some former Big Brother contestants did not back him, citing a perceived rivalry with Survivor alumni, and expressed pride in his victory.

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Rick Devens Wins Big Brother 28, Securing $750,000 Grand Prize
Rick Devens Wins Big Brother 28, Securing $750,000 Grand Prize

TVLine • 02 Oct 01:35

Rick Devens was crowned the winner of Big Brother season 28 after a final Head of Household competition and jury vote, earning the $750,000 prize and the title of America's Favorite Player.

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Survivor veteran Rick Devens wins Big Brother 28, earning $810,000
Survivor veteran Rick Devens wins Big Brother 28, earning $810,000

Page Six • 02 Oct 01:25

Rick Devens, a two-time Survivor contestant, secured the Big Brother 28 victory with six of seven jury votes, also winning America’s Favorite Player and a bonus prize.

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Rick Devens Wins Big Brother Season 28, Defeating Taylor Brown in Final Vote
Rick Devens Wins Big Brother Season 28, Defeating Taylor Brown in Final Vote

deadline.com • 02 Oct 01:24

Rick Devens was crowned the winner of Big Brother Season 28 after a 6-1 jury vote, earning a $750,000 prize, while Taylor Brown finished second.

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