Rick Devens Wins Big Brother 28: First Survivor Alum to Take the Crown, Responds to Haters

Rick Devens just pulled off something no one in reality TV history has done: winning Big Brother after competing on Survivor. The Season 28 champ took home $810,000 total, including the $50,000 America’s Favorite Houseguest prize, after beating Taylor Brown in a 6-1 jury vote. He even cut his own ally Drew Campbell in third place to lock in his spot at the finale. History made, bag secured.

But not everyone was cheering. Big Brother legends Danielle Reyes and Britney Haynes openly said they were rooting against Devens, because they wanted a Big Brother original to win first amid the ongoing Survivor vs. Big Brother rivalry. Devens’response was refreshingly chill. He said he understands their territorial feelings, adding that he wouldn’t want Big Brother players winning Survivor either. He also pushed back on jury claims that his“Icon”status gave him an unfair edge, reminding everyone the houseguests had all the power to evict him and simply didn’t use it.

So where does this leave the great reality TV debate? Is Survivor the tougher game, or did Big Brother’s finest just get outplayed by a newcomer from a rival franchise? Either way, Devens is walking away with the money and the bragging rights. What do you think, did he deserve the win, or did the“Icon”label tip the scales?