'Survivor' alum Rick Devens wins 'Big Brother 28'
Reality TV personality Rick Devens has won the 28th season of 'Big Brother,' taking home a total of $810,000. He defeated runner-up Taylor Brown in the final jury vote after a season featuring both returning 'Icons' and new players.
Why it matters
It reflects the ongoing popularity of reality competition formats and the integration of veteran contestants into new seasons.
Warning: Spoilers ahead! Do not proceed unless you’ve watched the “Big Brother 28” finale.
Rick Devens is the winner of “Big Brother 28.”
Devens — who competed on “Survivor 38” and “Survivor 50” — won the $750,000 grand prize against Taylor Brown by receiving six out of the seven possible votes from the jury members.
That means Brown is our runner-up this season, taking home the $75,000 consolation prize.
Devens received votes to win from Angela Murray, Barrett Pfeiffer, Yash Patel, Melody Morris, Dee Valladares and Drew Campbell.
LaTrice Verrett was the sole vote for Brown.
Devens also took home the $50,000 by winning America’s Favorite Player and and additional $10,000 for unleashing the Pharaoh’s Curse, bringing his total winnings to $810,000 this season.
The finale showdown took place after Devens beat Brown in the third part of the final Head of Household competition.
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