Joseph Rodriguez Evicted from Big Brother 26

Joseph Rodriguez, recently evicted from Big Brother 26, revealed that producers prompted him to compare his gameplay to that of Dr. Will Kirby, which he did to emphasize his strategy of winning without competitions. His eviction came after Quinn Martin, his ally, nominated him following a Power of Veto play by Leah Peters, resulting in a close 4-3 vote against Kimo Apaka. Joseph expressed mixed feelings about his eviction, feeling both shocked and somewhat aware of the shifting dynamics in the house. Host Julie Chen Moonves acknowledged Joseph's strategy, noting he mirrored Dr. Will's 'laid-back' approach but lacked the charismatic execution. Additionally, Joseph criticized the show for its smaller jury size and reflected on the intense experience inside the house, describing it as far more challenging than he anticipated. Despite his exit, he expressed relief at leaving the competitive environment, highlighting the psychological toll of the game.