Big Brother Recap: Lala Evicted

The latest episode of Big Brother saw the eviction of Lala following a series of strategic maneuvers by houseguests. The recap highlights the shifting power dynamics and the risks associated with volunteering for nomination.
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CBS Add TVLine on Google: Preferred Source Google Discover We ought to start calling Rick Devens "Icarus," because he's flying a little too close to the California sun. (Rickarus? That anything?)
For weeks now, Devens and his fellow reality icons living in the "Big Brother" house have been an unstoppable force. If they aren't actually in power during a given week — and they often are — they're still theoretically in power, puppeteering other players' moves and convincing allies to do their bidding. (See: Drew voting out Mallory last week, a move I do believe will haunt him when this is all over.)
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