Warning: This article contains spoilers for the season finale of “Big Brother 26” on October 13, 2024 – read at your own risk!

Although Makensy Manbeck While she didn't win the $750,000 top prize at the end of Sunday's two-hour finale, she still came away with $75,000 as the season's runner-up. Not too shabby! And now she no longer has any concerns if the jury loses unanimously by 7 votes to 0 against the eventual winner Chelsie Bahamher best friend in the game.

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Makensy felt “honestly blessed,” the 22-year-old construction project manager from Houston, Texas, told the host Julie Chen Moonves after the confetti fell. “I didn’t come here for the money. I came here for this experience. And the other person I wanted to win was Chelsie, and she really deserved it.”

As it turned out, Makensy had all the power in the finals after winning the final Head of Household competition (her tenth competition win of the summer). She decided to take Chelsie to the Final 2 and sent her with it Cam Sullivan Brown to the jury box. Both ladies received harsh criticism from the judges, and then Chelsie won the season thanks to a unanimous vote over Makensy. Do you think Makensy would have won if she had taken Cam instead? The sound is off in the comments section below.

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Julie later contacted Chelsie, who imitated Makensy's “blessed” performance after pocketing three-quarters of a million dollars. “I've been a fan since I was a kid. I've been working hard for the last 90 days,” said the 27-year-old nonprofit leader from Rancho Cucamonga, California. “I’m just ready to see my dog.”

Also in the final Tucker Des Lauriers won a $50,000 prize after being named America's Favorite HouseGuest. “Thank you for understanding me,” said the popular candidate. “I hope I can inspire people to be confident, whether you're a goofy, wild, weird guy or not. Stay true to yourself, and the best gift is the gift of experience. Pop it up, baby!”

The 26th season of “Big Brother” may be over, but the 27th season is already in the casting process. If YOU think you have what it takes to survive 90 days in the “BB” house, then what are you waiting for? Try it!

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