Dee Valladares says she'd vote out Rick Devens in Big Brother 28—big shock

**Dee Valladares Confirms She Would Have Voted Out Rick Devens at Final Three**

Dee Valladares, the 29‑year‑old cast member of “Big Brother 28,” said after her eviction that she would have voted out fellow Survivor alum Rick Devens at the final three. The decision came after she was evicted by Drew Campbell in a dramatic final‑four showdown.

Valladares’ remarks highlight the tension between loyalty and strategy that has defined this season’s house.

During the eviction, Valladares told Devens that it was “an honor of a lifetime to play this game with a legend,” before pleading with Campbell to keep her in the house. She also warned, “Drew, I’ll say this: do you wanna play for second place, or do you wanna play to win?

You will lose sitting next to Devens.” The comment underscored the stakes of who remains in the final two.

In a later interview with host Julie Chen Moonves, Valladares confirmed she would have evicted Campbell at the final four because her “heart couldn’t allow me to evict Devens.” She said, “I think he lost the grand prize.

But that doesn’t mean I don’t respect it.” The comment reflected her view that the ultimate choice was between loyalty to Devens and a tactical advantage.

### Background & Context

Big Brother 28 saw a surprising alliance between former Survivor contestants Rick Devens (42) and Dee Valladares (29). The pair dominated the house alongside Angela Murray and Drew Campbell, building a powerful coalition that kept them in the game until the final four.

Their partnership had already made headlines when both appeared together on Survivor 50 earlier that year.

At the final four, Taylor Brown won Head of Household and Drew Campbell won the Power of Veto. Those two moves guaranteed that one of the former Survivor icons would leave the competition. The strategic plays set the stage for a tense final three showdown.

### What Happened

During the eviction, Valladares told Devens that it was “an honor of a lifetime to play this game with a legend,” before pleading with Campbell to keep her in the house. She also warned, “Drew, I’ll say this: do you wanna play for second place, or do you wanna play to win?

You will lose sitting next to Devens.” Those remarks preceded Campbell’s decision to evict Valladares and keep Devens.

In a later interview with host Julie Chen Moonves, Valladares confirmed she would have evicted Campbell at the final four because her “heart couldn’t allow me to evict Devens.” She said, “I think he lost the grand prize.

But that doesn’t mean I don’t respect it.” The comment reflected her view that the ultimate choice was between loyalty to Devens and a tactical advantage.

Campbell, who described the duo as “Survivor legends who have become Big Brother icons,” added that his decision “hurts him” because they “both deserve to win this game.” He concluded, “The tribe has spoken,” before exiting the house with a hug for the final three.

### Analysis

Valladares’ admission that she would have voted out Devens if she had held the final Head of Household highlights how jury votes shape end‑game strategy. Her statement, “we need each other for jury votes,” indicates both players saw the final two as a zero‑sum game where each needed the other's support.

Campbell’s decision to keep Devens over Valladares, despite her appeal, underscores the weight of alliance loyalty versus personal advantage.

He described the pair as “Survivor legends who have become Big Brother icons,” acknowledging their status while noting that his choice “hurts him.” This move likely influenced the jury’s perception of both finalists.

The final two will air Thursday at 8 p.m. ET on CBS and stream on Paramount+. While the game ends with a single winner, the strategic decisions made in the final four set a precedent for how former Survivor contestants might navigate future Big Brother seasons.

Fans will watch to see whether Devens or another player ultimately claims the crown, but the drama of alliance betrayals and jury calculus will linger long after the house closes.