RHAP: We Know Big Brother – BB27 Roundtable Week 10

Date: September 16, 2025
Panel: Taran Armstrong (Host, "B"), Melissa ("A"), Mari ("C")
Main Theme: Week 10 game analysis, live feed happenings, player decisions, and rating the remaining houseguests on Big Brother 27, with a special spotlight on the chaotic Veto/HOH drama and its major gameplay implications.

Episode Overview

This week’s RHAP Big Brother 27 Roundtable is centered on one of the most chaotic and frustrating turns of the entire season, dissecting the strategic decisions—or lack thereof—of the remaining houseguests. Most notably, the drama surrounding Vince's HOH reign, Morgan's relentless campaign to get Lauren on the block, and the surprising, logic-defying decisions that followed. The panel breaks down player motivations, exposes flawed logic, discusses shifting alliances, and delivers the ever-popular player ratings.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Relentless Talk, Zero Progress – Until There Was

[00:32–03:03]

• The week was defined by endless, inconclusive conversations and unclear intentions amongst the houseguests.
• “It's like back and forth and back and forth. It's just like, no. No conclusion, no anything.” – Melissa (00:32)
• Vince refused to nominate Lauren, his close ally, leading to Morgan's campaign that he should prove his loyalty to her, not Lauren.

2. The Vince–Morgan–Lauren Triangle

[03:36–06:08]

• Mari and Melissa express disbelief at Vince allowing hours of pressure (mostly from Morgan) to erode his original plan.
• Morgan's push to have Lauren nominated was less about gameplay proof and more about removing a rival for Vince’s loyalty.
• Notable moment: “Vince is not worried about that (winning) ... He wants the hugs. He wants the leg cuddles. ... I'm shook-it that this happened.” – Mari (03:36)
• Vince’s behavior is called out as absurd, considering his outside relationship: “This is ludicrous, ridiculous, monumentally. Awfully. What are you doing behavior that he has a seven year long term relationship and he's doing all of this for some hugs.” – Taran (05:33)

3. Insane Veto Outcome and Strategy Deconstruction

[06:27–11:55]

• Vince’s weeks-long campaign to evict Ava fails—he is alone in wanting her out.
• Morgan wins Veto, takes Ava off, and Vince—against all previous promises—puts Lauren up.
• Melissa: “He did it. That so insane. I thought for sure there's no way this is happening. ... I'm so shocked. It's so wrong. It's so not at all what he should be doing.” (08:27)
• Panel is mystified why Vince folded. “Why couldn't he convince his number one ally not to use a veto on his HOH?” – Mari (09:41)

4. Morgan’s Manipulation and Lauren’s Passivity

[11:55–15:23]

• Morgan’s cam talk revealed she knew exactly why she wanted Lauren up—crediting her as more of a gamer than first perceived.
• Lauren, however, missed opportunities: “There was no conversation [with Morgan]. ... She should have just cut out the middleman and gone straight to Morgan.” – Melissa (15:23)
• Parallels drawn to previous houseguests who leveraged proactive relationship-building to save themselves.

5. Lauren Fails to Adapt, Vince Over-Promises

[16:45–18:37]

• Lauren’s reluctance to talk to Morgan and her continued allegiance to Vince (even after multiple betrayals) is harshly criticized.
• “Lauren, stand up once for me, once for me. ... This is at least time four that Vince has screwed her. Still calling him her number one.” – Mari (17:59)
• Vince’s pattern: he over-promises to both Lauren and Morgan, putting himself in increasingly impossible situations.

6. Survey Results and Audience Sentiments

[35:55–46:44]

• Episode ratings and feeds ratings were at historic lows last week, rebounded to middling this week (Episodes: 3.7/10, Feeds: 5.9/10).
• Season as a whole: 4.4/10—only BB22 ranked lower at this stage.
• “I don't know what craziness I would have to see ... to not rank it in, like, the bottom 10 overall.” – Mari (42:10)

7. Player Power Rankings and Most/Least Favorite Contestants

[52:43–58:38]

• Ashley continues to rank #1 in audience favorite votes, followed by Morgan (who rose this week), Keanu, and others—Kelly consistently at the bottom.
• “Ashley ... most consistent player ... maintaining in the first place.” – Taran (58:29)

8. Player Ratings Breakdown

Ashley

• Rated as the most strategically aware, adaptable, and well-positioned player left.
• “She is clearly on another level compared to her surroundings.” – Taran (61:41)
• Panel consensus: 7/10

Ava

• Highly shielded, but “barely tries in the game” and is called out for lack of strategic initiative.
• “She walks around like she's exhausted to play the game.” – Mari (74:28)
• Panel consensus: 4/10

Keanu

• Entertaining, clueless, and in real danger.
• “He’s such a himbo that absolutely does not understand a single thing that's going on in big Brother.” – Mari (34:14)
• Panel consensus: 2/10

Kelly

• Lowest-rated player in Stock Watch history. Social antics and “goat” status guarantee her a ticket to the end, but no shot at a win.
• “She's ... the consensus goat, and that pains me because I do not want her to sniff that final two seat.” – Mari (93:14)
• Panel consensus: 1-2/10

Lauren

• Weak gameplay: failed to fight for herself, over-relied on Vince, and poor social adaptation.
• “Your number one ally is the hoh. He should not be putting you on the block.” – Mari (101:40)
• Panel consensus: 2-3/10

Morgan

• Strategic powerhouse this week; relentless, active, and effective.
• “She is the perfect example of the thing I talk about all the time, which is be more active, try harder.” – Taran (110:43)
• Panel consensus: 7/10 (Taran), 8/10 (Melissa), 9/10 (Mari) – highest individual season rating

Vince

• Roundly condemned for his decisions; self-sabotaging, spineless, and unable to leverage his relationships.
• “Vince has a phenomenal talent to find a win and turn it into a loss.” – Taran (117:03)
• Panel consensus: 1/10

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

On Vince’s HOH Disaster

• “He has a seven year long term relationship and he's doing all of this for some hugs.” – Taran (05:33)
• “He is not getting away with it. He just, you know, the getting away with it was the hamster wheel for the most part. But he has a one size fits all approach to every single situation: complain about other people and act like nothing is his fault.” – Taran (121:45)

On Morgan’s Relentless Social Game

• “Her relentlessness is working. This active gameplay is working in this house full of passive people. ... My skin was crawling ... Oh wait, he’s doing what she’s telling him.” – Mari (106:38)
• “I want to give her an 8 ... I'm very impressed with what she did.” – Melissa (104:04)
• “She tends to get what she wants because she's willing to push harder than anyone else.” – Taran (110:55)

On Strategic vs. Social Blunders

• “Why couldn't he convince his number one ally not to use a veto on his hoh.” – Mari (09:41)
• “Lauren, stand up once for me, once for me. ... This is at least time four that Vince has screwed her. Still calling him her number one.” – Mari (17:59)
• “Your number one ally is the hoh. He should not be putting you on the block.” – Mari (101:40)

Timeline & Segment Timestamps

• 00:16–01:32: Introductions and panel setup
• 01:32–06:08: Recap of key houseguest dynamics this week (Vince, Morgan, Lauren triangulation)
• 06:27–11:55: Veto meeting fallout and breakdown of votes, strategy, and errors
• 13:36–16:45: Critique of passive gameplay; what Lauren, Vince, and Morgan should have done differently
• 35:55–47:02: Survey results—audience opinions on episodes, feeds, and season health
• 52:43–58:38: Favorite/least favorite player rankings, audience attitudes
• 58:51–124:01: Player-by-player ratings, with in-depth panel analysis for each
• 124:15–127:59: Double eviction preview and possible outcomes
• 128:00-end: Closing plugs, fun banter, and book promotion

Final Takeaways

• The central drama this week: Vince’s strategic meltdown under pressure and Morgan’s dogged campaign to force his hand, leading to a week of deeply flawed gameplay across the house.
• Ashley is broadly seen as the most capable player remaining, with Morgan gaining newfound respect for her social/strategic hustle.
• Players like Keanu, Kelly, Vince, and Lauren are spiraling, each with unique—but largely self-inflicted—failings.
• The audience and panel showed revived interest in the feeds this week, if only because of the messiness. But the overall season sentiment remains grim.
• The double eviction looms, with the panel struggling to make predictions—almost any outcome seems plausible in this highly fluid, mostly alliance-less house.

For a BB27 fan who missed this week:
This episode offered sharp critique, unfiltered incredulity, and nuanced breakdowns of each houseguest’s successes (few) and failures (many). If you want to know who’s playing to win, who’s just playing, and who’s just there for the cuddles—this is your one-stop recap.