Turbulence and Drama Mark BBB 26’s First Month with Expulsions and Resignations

The 26th season of Big Brother Brasil (BBB 26) has been notably turbulent in its first month, marked by multiple resignations, expulsions, and controversies that have shaken the show's dynamics. From the outset, the season introduced new twists that heightened public engagement and internal chaos.

The season began with five regional glass houses, from which the audience selected participants for the 'Pipoca' group. Early on, lawyer Marcel Lucena, despite being the most voted in the Southeast, resigned from the competition, leading Breno Corã to take his place. Another prominent disruption was the extended 'quarto branco' twist, lasting over 110 hours, which became a hotspot of disorder. Contestants Ricardinho Chahini, Elisa Klein, and Lívia Christina exited the game amid this chaos, with Lívia accepting R$ 50,000 to leave voluntarily.

Health concerns also impacted the cast when Henri Castelli suffered two convulsions and was forced to leave, prompting producers to increase the number of people allowed in the 'quarto branco' from two up to four to adapt to these circumstances. The atmosphere grew increasingly tense, culminating in serious incidents such as Pedro Henrique Espindola's attempted forced kiss on Jordana Morais. This led to his expulsion and a pending police investigation for sexual harassment. Similarly, Paulo Augusto Carvalhaes was expelled following an aggressive physical altercation over the Big Fone.

Additional conflicts included verbal and physical disputes, notably between Babu Santana and Jonas Sulzbach, and an intense confrontation between Sol Vega and Ana Paula Renault, which resulted in Ana Paula's expulsion. The house faced collective punishments such as restricted food options due to rule violations.

Parallel to these events, contestants grappled with their reputations from previous seasons. Sarah Andrade's gameplay questioned the efficacy of second chances, while Sol Vega’s disqualification dented her legacy amid broader personal challenges, including accusations of racism. Alberto Cowboy reverted to manipulative tactics despite efforts to improve his image, Jonas Sulzbach persisted in his flirtatious behavior despite attempting to shed his “womanizer” label, and Babu Santana risked harming his previously positive reputation through backstage gossip involving Ana Paula.

Ana Paula Renault emerged as a frontrunner for the prize nearing R$ 5.5 million, yet she expressed feeling pressured to maintain audience engagement amidst a relatively underwhelming cast, often retreating to private conversations with Tia Milena to manage the stress.

Overall, BBB 26’s first month has been defined by instability, high drama, and frequent interventions by production to maintain order and entertainment, establishing it as one of the most chaotic and unpredictable seasons in the show's history.