Big Brother 28 spoilers: Pressure Cooker Veto results, plus Dee vows loyalty to Yash and Taylor

The 13-Hour Pressure Cooker Showdown and Veto Win

The Week 10 endurance test on GlobalTV.com brought back the classic dungeon-style sword endurance challenge, designed to resemble a garage from the upcoming movie Focker-in-Law. Houseguests were connected to a lie detector machine while holding needle props. Drew ultimately outlasted the remaining competitors to claim both the Pressure Cooker victory and the Power of Veto, finishing the marathon event at a total time of 13 hours and 43 minutes, as detailed by GlobalTV.com.

While Taylor Brown watched from inside the house as a non-competitor, the physical toll mounted across the board. Dee Valladares dropped out first at roughly the five-hour mark while discussing graduating from school. Melody Morris followed at nearly six hours and 26 minutes in after reporting back pain and a slipped bra strap. Rick Devens dropped out near the eight-hour mark after bending over to adjust his back, leaving Yash Patel, Barrett Pfeiffer, and Drew to battle deep into the night. Barrett finally dropped at 13 hours and 15 minutes, prompting Drew to acknowledge his endurance by telling him, Dude, you crushed it. Don’t be mad.

Deals, Brackets, and the Final Arrangement With Yash Patel

With only Yash, Barrett, and Drew remaining in the competition, Yash held the power as the current Head of Household. Yash had previously nominated Barrett, Drew, and Melody for eviction following Angela Murray’s departure to the jury house, according to Goldderby. Because of a BB Bribe Yash accepted earlier in the season, he could not nominate Dee or Devens, leaving him to target the remaining houseguests alongside his primary ally, Taylor.

During the final stretch of the endurance competition, Yash and Drew negotiated a private arrangement. Yash admitted he did not want to hand over the win easily, questioning Drew’s past gameplay. When Yash called Drew a snake, Drew owned the label openly, telling Yash, That’s a valid take, as reported by GlobalTV.com. Yash eventually agreed to squat down and drop his card, ending the competition and handing Drew the win in exchange for a promise that Drew would not put Yash on the block if he wins the next Head of Household and would not vote to evict Taylor this week.

Dee Valladares Pledges Loyalty to Yash and Taylor

The decision by Yash and Taylor to save Dee over Angela during the previous live eviction initially drew skepticism from viewers. However, that move paid immediate strategic dividends when Dee was overheard on the live feeds expressing her gratitude and changing her target moving forward, as documented by Goldderby.

“I’m scared, because the bribe is over with Yash,” Dee said into the live-feed cameras. “He’s such a good competitor. But I can’t go against him now because he just saved my life. And I also want to show my loyalty to him and Taylor. If they’re down to do final four — I doubt it — but now that the bribe is over, he’s not competing next week. If I win, he’s staying in the game — him and Taylor.”

Dee Valladares, via Goldderby

With Drew expected to remove himself from the block using the Veto at the upcoming Monday meeting, Taylor stands as the sole possible replacement nominee alongside Barrett and Melody. Those remaining nominees will face the Block Buster competition to determine who secures safety ahead of the double eviction.