*Caution: Spoilers ahead!
Experience an action-packed week in the Big Brother house, filled with mind-bending twists and turns that completely transformed the game.
Heading into the live show on Thursday, Felicia Cannon and Blue Kim found themselves on the chopping block, courtesy of Head of Household Jag Bains.
However, this season’s trademark unpredictability reached new heights during the Power of Veto competitions. Instead of one coveted veto, two were up for grabs.
Surprisingly, Blue won the Power of Veto and, logically, saved herself, leading to America Lopez taking her place on the block.
This is where Jag’s master plan came together. Jag secured the second Power of Veto and strategically removed Felicia from the block, opening the opportunity to backdoor Cory Wurtenberger, America’s loyal showmance partner and closest ally.
With both Cory and America backdoored, they had no chance to save themselves before the live vote. A devastated America launched a scathing attack on Jag and Blue, while Cory chose a more calculated approach.
With America’s blessing, Cory fiercely campaigned to secure his spot in the game, and it seemed like he was making progress. However, on Thursday’s live eviction, the inevitable happened as Cory was unanimously voted out, becoming the second member of the jury, joining Cameron Hardin.
In an exclusive exit interview with ET, Cory reflected on his eviction, stating, “Don’t get me wrong, I acknowledge my flaws as a player, but I still consider myself a formidable contestant. I played the game with passion, and I take pride in that. This experience reaffirms my self-confidence and self-worth.”
Cory admitted that the double Power of Veto reveal caught him off guard, although he and America were prepared for a potential backdoor situation.
“If you followed the feeds, you would’ve seen me freaking out every night with America, anticipating the backdoor move,” Cory confessed. “I was on edge every week. That’s just what it’s like to be Cory Wurtenberger.”
Furthermore, he expressed no regrets about his showmance with America, despite initial hesitation to pursue the connection.
“It was an incredibly fun and integral part of this experience,” he shared. “My initial hesitancy wasn’t a strategic choice but stemmed from my awkwardness and complex relationship with intimacy. With cameras and microphones everywhere, it made things even more challenging.”
“However, I’m excited to see where our relationship goes after the show,” he added. “Facing these challenges together will undoubtedly strengthen our bond. I’m open to whatever the future holds. America is amazing, and I can’t wait to spend more time with her.”
In his exit interview with host Julie Chen Moonves, Cory acknowledged that Jag made the right move by eliminating him.
“If I had won HOH this week, I planned to nominate Matt [Klotz] and Jag, so I hold no grudges,” Cory revealed. “To be honest, after being called out multiple times during speeches, I always felt vulnerable until the veto meeting and nominations were finalized.”
When asked about not receiving enough votes to save himself, Cory explained that there simply weren’t enough remaining houseguests supporting him.
“There might have been more I could’ve done, but that would’ve involved pressuring America to feel guilty and give up,” Cory explained. “Crossing that line didn’t sit right with me, so I chose not to go down that path.”
Don’t miss out on the thrilling episodes of Big Brother airing multiple nights a week on CBS. Check here for this week’s schedule.
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