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Barrett

Episode 9 Rank6of 15

Barrett continued protecting Mallory and retained the Jugglers and Toolshed channels without changing a rating. That placed Barrett at Rank 6 of 15 with a Total Power Score of 12.

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Barrett

Power Rating By Episode

12Episode 9 Score
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How to read this graph: The Power Rating is the sum of a player’s six individual power scores. Each power is scored from 1 to 4, so the highest possible Power Rating is 24. Hover over, focus, or select A–B for a short explanation.

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Player at a Glance

Barrett’s Position After Episode 9

The episode gave Barrett a clear role in the week: Barrett continued protecting Mallory and retained the Jugglers and Toolshed channels without changing a rating.

After Rome’s eviction, fifteen players entered Week 3. Kamu won HOH, developed a plan to backdoor Jason, and nominated Lyric, Mallory, and LaTrice as pawns. Jason recognized that he might be the real target, but he had not yet gained veto access at this cutoff.

Current Position: Rank 6 of 15 with a Total Power Score of 12.

Rank and Score Movement: Rank 5 → Rank 6; Total Power Score 12 → 12.

Clearest Response: Barrett continued protecting Mallory and retained the Jugglers and Toolshed channels without changing a rating.

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Current Power

These are the clearest and most consequential examples supporting Barrett’s six current power ratings—not every observed or attempted use of power.

Current Ratings

Legitimate Power1

No official role, game rule, or accepted promise gave the player influence here.

Reward Power2

A limited benefit or protection promise produces a response.

Coercive Power1

No threat or possible consequence clearly changed another player’s response.

Expert Power2

Ability or judgment is visible, but other players have not repeatedly followed that judgment.

Referent Power3

Several voluntary relationships provide trust, protection, or coordination.

Informational Power3

Information repeatedly changes planning or coordination.

Clearest Supporting Evidence

PowerEvidence and ResponseWhy It Mattered and Where It Stopped
Referent PowerBarrett continued protecting Mallory and retained the Jugglers and Toolshed channels without changing a rating.That response supports the rating. The episode did not show the same influence reaching beyond the people named here.
Relationships and InformationBarrett → Mallory was the most relevant relationship path at this cutoff.The relationship mattered because it changed a real choice. The alliance name alone did not prove wider influence.

03

Relationships and Alliances

Most Significant Relationship

Barrett → Mallory · Relationship to Watch

The connection with Mallory became Barrett’s clearest relationship test in Episode 9. The response made the connection visible: Barrett continued protecting Mallory and retained the Jugglers and Toolshed channels without changing a rating. For Barrett, the effect did not reach beyond Mallory and the choice named here.

Most Significant Alliance or Group

The Jugglers · Confirmed strong Final 2

For Barrett, the pair supplied mutual protection and coordination. By Episode 9, the pair’s growing visibility limited how safely Barrett could keep playing across groups.

04

Power Shifts

Barrett’s Total Power Score Holds at 12

Total Power Score: 12 → 12

Why: Barrett continued protecting Mallory and retained the Jugglers and Toolshed channels without changing a rating.

What Changed: No individual power rating changed.

What Stayed the Same: Legitimate Power 1, Reward Power 2, Coercive Power 1, Expert Power 2, Referent Power 3, and Informational Power 3.

Why It Matters: The situation around Barrett changed, but the six ratings still rested on the same evidence. The Total Power Score remained 12.

05

Position Analysis

Where Barrett Stands After Episode 9

Referent Power and Informational Power remained the strongest part of Barrett’s profile. That reading fits the Episode 9 evidence: Barrett continued protecting Mallory and retained the Jugglers and Toolshed channels without changing a rating.

Bottom Line: Barrett could still use several forms of influence (Reward 2, Expert 2, Referent 3, and Informational 3). The episode confirmed where Barrett’s influence worked without proving wider control. The next useful evidence should come from Mallory: a vote, protection, nomination change, or useful warning.

06

Performance, Structure, and Chance

Kamu’s HOH win gave her safety, nomination authority, and credible replacement consequences. Lyric, Mallory, and LaTrice became nominated pawns, while Jason faced concealed pressure. The Time Capsule twist gave Devens a Diamond Veto, but he had not used it. Veto access and chance remained future evidence.

07

Best Move Right Now

Best Move Right Now: Ask Mallory for one clear commitment before the next decision.

What Would Show It Worked: Mallory follows through by changing a vote, nomination, protection, or information choice.

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What the Rating Means

Referent Power and Informational Power were the strongest part of Barrett’s Episode 9 score. In Barrett’s game, the evidence came from relationships that produced trust or protection and information that changed plans or understanding.

09

Public Opinion

Fan Rank and Vote Share by Week

Rank 1 is the highest fan position. Only completed results available before this page’s cutoff are shown.

Poll WeekFan RankVote ShareRPM Rank at This Cutoff
16 of 175%6 of 15

Source: Big Brother Network Favorite Houseguest poll. The current local dataset records the rank and share but does not record a published response count or repeat-voting rule. The poll measures participating fans, while RPM uses demonstrated responses inside the house. Fan support is not scored as Referent Power.

Official Audience Action: Round 2 gave Devens a hidden Diamond Veto, which remained unused at this cutoff.

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What to Watch For Next

Who will make the next concrete game choice that protects Barrett?

Why It Matters: A concrete choice from Mallory would show whether Barrett’s relationships can still change the game.