Who won Big Brother 28? Winner makes history and takes home $810,000. Here is everything to know

Big Brother 28 has crowned its winner, and the season ended with a historic reality TV crossover. Survivor star Rick Devens emerged victorious in the finale, beating school counselor Taylor Brown and surgical dental assistant Drew Campbell for the $750,000 grand prize. Devens secured the title with a 6-1 jury vote, but that was not the only prize waiting for him. The Survivor alum was also named America’s Favorite Houseguest, adding another $50,000 to his winnings and taking his total earnings from the season to $810,000.

Rick Devens wins Big Brother 28

The Big Brother 28 finale brought Taylor Brown, Drew Campbell and Rick Devens together for the final battle for the season’s top prize. After a season packed with returning reality TV personalities, unexpected powers, romance and betrayals, the final episode centred on the three-part Head of Household competition. The contest ultimately determined which player would have the power to choose who would sit beside them in the final two spots.

When the jury cast its votes, Devens came out on top. The Survivor star won the season with a decisive 6-1 vote, while Taylor Brown finished as the runner-up.

Survivor star makes Big Brother history

Devens’ victory carries an added significance for reality TV fans. His win marks the first time a Survivor player has won Big Brother. Devens previously competed on Survivor, first appearing on Edge of Extinction before returning for Survivor’s landmark 50th season. His move from one reality competition to another made his Big Brother victory particularly notable, as reported by The Hollywood Reporter. However, Devens was not the only Survivor player or returning reality TV personality featured during Big Brother 28.

Rick Devens wins America’s Favorite Houseguest too

Devens’ night got even better when the finale revealed the winner of America’s Favorite Houseguest, a fan-voted honour awarded to one player each season. The title went to Devens as well. The additional win gave him another $50,000, bringing his total Big Brother 28 earnings to $810,000.

The season’s prize structure awarded $750,000 to the Big Brother winner, while the runner-up received $75,000. America’s Favorite Houseguest received an additional $50,000.

Who voted for Rick Devens?

The Big Brother 28 jury included LaTrice “Lala” Verrett, Angela Murray, Barrett Pfeiffer, Yash Patel, Melody Morris, Dee Valladares and Drew Campbell. Their votes ultimately gave Devens the 6-1 victory over Taylor Brown, sealing his place as the first Survivor player to win Big Brother.

Who is Rick Devens?

Rick Devens, whose full name is Patrick William Devens, is an American reality television personality and former TV news anchor known for appearing on multiple seasons of Survivor before joining Big Brother. He first competed on Survivor: Edge of Extinction, where he finished fourth. He later returned for Survivor 50: In the Hands of the Fans, finishing seventh alongside fellow castaway and Survivor winner Dee Valladares.

On Day 87 of Big Brother 28, Devens was crowned the winner and also took home the America’s Favorite Houseguest title.

Big Brother 28 top four

Rick Devens: Winner and America’s Favorite Houseguest

Taylor Brown: Second place

Drew Campbell: Third place

Dee Valladares: Fourth place