Big Brother Season 26 recently dropped its much-anticipated finale. While three finalists put forth a tough battle, many viewers placed their bets on Makensy Manbeck given her successful journey. So, what happened in the finale and did Makensy Manbeck win Big Brother Season 26?
Here is everything you need to know about the grand finale and whether Manbeck won the show.
Did Makensy Manbeck win Big Brother Season 26?
No, Makensy Manbeck did not win Big Brother Season 26.
In the grand finale, the top three contestants Makensy Manbeck, Chelsie Baham, and Cam Sullivan-Brown had to compete in the final HOH competition. However, the final round came down to Manbeck and Baham who had answered every question correctly. Eventually, Manbeck won the competition and secured her place in the top 2. Additionally, she received the power to take one among the remaining contenders with her to the final battle. Manbeck made up her mind and chose her friend Chelsie Baham despite her being a tough contender.
Further, the ladies are grilled by the jurors with Manbeck suggesting she is fine with coming in the second and both of them deserve to be in the finale. Now, it was all down to the votes and the host Julie Chen Moonves announcing the winner. Chelsie Baham was crowned as the winner with a 7-0 jury vote while Manbeck walked away with a cash prize of $75,000 as the runner-up.
Even though she didn’t claim the title, Makensy Manbeck expressed no hard feelings during her interview with Moonves. She stated, “I didn’t come here for the money. I came here for the experience. The other person I would have wanted to win was Chelsie and she is so well-deserving.”
For the unknown, Makensy Manbeck became popular among the viewers for her gameplay and strong bond with Chelsie Baham. Irrespective of the results, Manbeck’s popularity has doubled after her successful stint on Big Brother.
Fans can enjoy Makensy Manbeck’s journey with Big Brother 26 episodes streaming on CBS.