Spoiler Warning: This article contains information from the Big Brother 28 live feeds that has not yet aired on the CBS broadcast, as well as strategic analysis based on ongoing feed coverage.
For four straight weeks, one alliance ran Big Brother 28. Then Lala won HOH — and the house’s entire power structure shifted overnight. If you’ve lost track of who’s aligned with who, here’s a breakdown of where things stand heading into Week 5’s nominations and veto.
The Red Corner Alliance
Red Corner has been the dominant force in the house since early in the season, controlling the HOH chair for four consecutive weeks. Its core members are:
- Dee Valladares
- Rick Devens
- Kamu Kirk
- Haley Thogmartin
- Chuk Anyanwu
With five players moving largely in lockstep, Red Corner has been able to steer nominations, target outsiders, and avoid direct confrontation with each other — a textbook power alliance in a house without a clear opposing bloc.
The Toolshed Alliance
On the other side sits Toolshed, the group Lala is aligned with. Members include:
- LaTrice “Lala” Verrett
- Barrett Pfeiffer
- Taylor Brown
(Editorial note: full Toolshed membership is still being confirmed via live feeds and will be updated as details solidify.)
Toolshed has largely been playing defense, watching Red Corner cycle through HOH wins without a clean shot to flip the house.
The Four-Week Red Corner Streak
Here’s how Red Corner’s HOH run played out before Week 5 broke it:
| Week | HOH Winner | Alliance |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | (update with confirmed name) | Red Corner |
| Week 2 | (update with confirmed name) | Red Corner |
| Week 3 | (update with confirmed name) | Red Corner |
| Week 4 | Haley Thogmartin | Red Corner |
| Week 5 | Lala Verrett | Toolshed (streak broken) |
(This table will be filled in with confirmed HOH winners from Weeks 1–3 as we finalize sourcing — see our full Week 5 living hub for the up-to-date season timeline.)
What Changed Week 5
Lala’s win in the Wall competition — becoming the oldest houseguest to win the challenge on a regular season — was the first crack in Red Corner’s control. Rather than sitting back, Lala moved quickly, putting up Haley Thogmartin as her target alongside Barrett Pfeiffer and Chuk Anyanwu.
Notably, this marks the first time all three of those houseguests have found themselves on the block together, and it directly targets Red Corner’s core rather than picking off a peripheral player.
Kamu, a Red Corner member, avoided being named a target himself by redirecting suspicion toward his own ally, Chuk — a sign that cracks may already be forming within Red Corner now that they’ve lost the HOH seat.
Fallout Already in Motion
Live feeds since nominations have shown early tension inside Red Corner:
- Chuk has been picking apart his conversations with Lala, trying to figure out where he stands
- Kamu has reportedly gone quiet, prompting suspicion from his own allies
- Angela, on the Toolshed side, has said she plans to tell Kamu the truth about a past vote once Haley is eliminated — a move that could either cement trust or blow up an existing relationship
None of this has aired on the CBS broadcast yet, so treat it as developing rather than finalized house sentiment.
What to Watch Next
The Power of Veto competition is expected to play out within the next 24 hours. If Haley or an ally wins veto and pulls one of Lala’s targets off the block, Lala will need to name a replacement nominee — a decision that could determine whether Red Corner’s grip on the house is truly broken or just dented.
For live updates on the veto results and Week 5 nominations, check our [Big Brother 28 Week 5 living hub], and read more on [Lala’s historic HOH win] here.
This article will be updated as additional Week 1–3 HOH details and Toolshed alliance membership are confirmed through ongoing live feed coverage.
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