Ava's Controversial Move Shakes Up Big Brother 27

On September 26, 2025, Big Brother 27 contestant Ava Pearl made a surprising decision that would shake up the game. During a crucial challenge, Ava, who had won safety and the advantage to pick the order, chose to send Vince Panaro first, ignoring fellow player Rachel Reilly's offer to go instead.

Ava's move was controversial, as it upset Rachel, who had a good working relationship with Ava in the game. Ava explained that she was worried about another player, Lauren Domingue, potentially going home, and she didn't want to get "the blood on her hands" by picking Lauren. By sending Vince first, Ava hoped he would pick Lauren, avoiding Rachel's wrath.

Vince's performance in the challenge ultimately led to Rachel's elimination, a move that dramatically changed the game. With Rachel gone, Vince and his ally Morgan Pope were able to dominate in competitions, putting Ava on the chopping block.

Despite the backlash, Ava stands by her decision, telling Us Weekly, "I definitely stand by my decision. I don't think Vinny was going home that night by any stretch." She added that she figured if she was going out, she might as well "go out with a bang" and give the other players "something to chew on" while she was gone.

While Ava found herself at odds with Vince multiple times, she doesn't feel betrayed by anyone in the game, saying, "Everybody was lying to everybody in that house."