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'Big Brother’ star Makensy Manbeck called out for ‘hypocrisy’ after she failed to use 'power’ to save Matt Hardeman

Matt Hardeman was evicted after majority of houseguests voted for Kenney Kelly to stay

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: In a recent episode of 'Big Brother' Season 26, Makensy Manbeck faced intense criticism from fans for what they perceived as hypocrisy. The backlash came after she chose not to use her "upgrade power" to save fellow houseguest and her close friend Matt Hardeman from eviction.

Makensy's "upgrade power" is a unique advantage in the game, allowing her to replace a nominated houseguest with another contestant of her choice. With Matt on the block and facing eviction, many viewers expected Makensy to use this power to save him, especially given their close relationship and potential showmance.

Despite having the ability to alter the course of the game, Makensy opted not to use her power. This decision led to Matt's eviction by a vote of 8-3, sparking outrage among fans who felt she betrayed him.

"So ummmmmmmmm..... why didnt Makensy use her power to save Matt? WTF!!," a fan said. "Weird that Makensy didn't use "America's Vote" Upgrade Power?," said another. "Poor Matt. Makensy didn’t even use her power on him," added one. "Makensy crying is actually insane when she could’ve saved Matt with her power," added another user.

Makensy Manbeck consoles Matt Hardeman after losing veto

After Matt Hardeman lost the veto competition, he was seen struggling emotionally. None of the other houseguests chose Matt for their teams during the competition, which led him to feel isolated and abandoned. He was visibly upset, breaking down in tears in the bathroom.

Makensy Manbeck stepped in to offer support. Despite the tension between Matt and Angela Murray, Makensy chose to comfort Matt. She approached him and reassured him that he was not alone. Makensy, along with other houseguests, provided Matt with words of encouragement and tried to lift his spirits. Matt was mostly upset because he didn't want his mother to feel bad after the confrontation with Angela Murray, but Makensy consoled him saying his mother knew him better.

Who are the remaining contestants in 'Big Brother' Season 26 house after first eviction?

After the first eviction on 'Big Brother' Season 26, the remaining contestants are Angela Murray, Brooklyn Rivera, Cam Sullivan-Brown, Cedric Hodges, Chelsie Baham, Joseph Rodriguez, Kenney Kelley, Kimo Apaka, Leah Peters, Lisa Weintraub, Makensy Manbeck, Quinn Martin, Rubina Bernabe, T'kor Clottey, and Tucker Des Lauriers.

With Matt Hardeman being the first to leave the house, the remaining houseguests continue to navigate alliances, as they aim to be the last one standing.

'Big Brother' Season 26 airs on Sunday, Wednesday, and Thursday at 9 pm ET/PT on CBS.