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Outraged 'Big Brother’ Season 26 fans reveal what they'll miss most about Matt Hardeman

'Big Brother’ Season 26 star Matt Hardeman ended up in the elimination zone after being selected by HOH Angela Murray

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Matt Hardeman's early exit from 'Big Brother' Season 26 has ignited outrage among fans, with many labeling it a "flop" season. The controversy started when Matt ended up on the block alongside Kenney Kelley and Kimo Apaka.

Despite his efforts to campaign for votes and build alliances, Matt couldn't secure enough support. During the AI Arena competition, Kimo Apaka won and removed himself from the block, leaving Matt and Kenney as the final nominees.

In the eviction vote, the houseguests decided to send Matt home with an 8-3 tally. This outcome has left many fans disappointed and frustrated, as Matt was considered a strong player with the potential for entertaining gameplay.

After Matt's exit, fans took to social media to express their frustration. On X, one fan commented, "Season flopped already, all you people happy that Matt left also liked the drama for the show??? Yall wishy washy like a laundry machine." Another fan wrote, "Now Matt wasn't that bad guys, he was clueless, but he wasn't bad. Y'all were acting like he was like Cameron from last season, not that fool was awful." 

One fan wrote, "Wanted Matt to stay over Kenney, would’ve been a lot more fun that way but let’s see what happens." "I feel like Matt leaving first is a huge L because of the Angela rivalry but hopefully this casts continues to go insane," added another fan. 

Kimo Apaka gets saved from elimination in 'Big Brother' Season 26

In the latest episode of 'Big Brother' Season 26, the tension was palpable as the three houseguests on the block—Kenney Kelley, Kimo Apaka, and Matt Hardeman—prepared to compete in the crucial A.I. Arena competition. The game, titled 'Glitch in the System,' demanded sharp observation and quick thinking.

Ainsley explained the competition's rules: each contestant would view 16 digital screens displaying repeated images of their housemates. Their task was to identify which houseguest appeared most frequently across all the screens, within a two-minute time limit.

The challenge was intensified by the fact that some screens featured one houseguest multiple times, while others displayed a mix of several houseguests. As the clock ticked down, each nominee carefully reviewed the screens and made their guesses. Kenney, Kimo, and Matt each chose different answers, hoping their observations were spot-on.

When the results were revealed, it was shown that Quinn appeared the most on the screens. Kimo Apaka, having guessed correctly, emerged as the winner of the competition. This victory allowed Kimo to save himself from elimination and remove his name from the block.

Houseguests vote in majority to save Kenney Kelly in 'Big Brother' Season 26

With Kimo safe, the focus shifted to the remaining nominees, Kenney and Matt. The houseguests then had to vote on which of the two to evict. In a dramatic and surprising turn of events, the houseguests voted 8-3 to evict Matt Hardeman, making him the first houseguest to leave the 'Big Brother' house this season. His departure left his close friend, Makensy Manbeck, in tears.

Big Brother 26 is available to stream on Sundays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays on CBS at 9 PM ET.