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Jason

Episode 9 Rank10of 15

Jason recognized the backdoor danger and pitched Devens. However, no target reversal or protection commitment followed before the cutoff. The result left Jason ranked 10 of 15 with a Total Power Score of 11.

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Jason

Power Rating By Episode

11Episode 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–C for a short explanation.

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Player at a Glance

Jason’s Position After Episode 9

The immediate picture for Jason centered on this: Jason recognized the backdoor danger and pitched Devens, but no target reversal or protection commitment followed before the cutoff.

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 10 of 15 with a Total Power Score of 11.

Rank and Score Movement: Rank 10 → Rank 10; Total Power Score 11 → 11.

Clearest Response: Jason recognized the backdoor danger and pitched Devens, but no target reversal or protection commitment followed before the cutoff.

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Current Power

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

Current Ratings

Legitimate Power2

A limited agreement or accepted promise gives the player some influence.

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 Power2

A few relationships provide limited trust or protection.

Informational Power2

Information changes a response in a limited setting.

Clearest Supporting Evidence

PowerEvidence and ResponseWhy It Mattered and Where It Stopped
Referent PowerJason recognized the backdoor danger and pitched Devens, but no target reversal or protection commitment followed before the cutoff.That response supports the rating. The episode did not show the same influence reaching beyond the people named here.
Relationships and InformationJason → Devens 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

Jason → Devens · Relationship to Watch

Jason’s clearest relationship path ran through Devens. Its value appeared in a specific choice: Jason recognized the backdoor danger and pitched Devens, but no target reversal or protection commitment followed before the cutoff. The episode did not show Jason’s bond with Devens producing wider control.

Most Significant Alliance or Group

Relationships Remain, but No Group Acts Together

For Jason, jason still had relationships to work with, but Episode 9 did not show a new alliance changing a major choice.

04

Power Shifts

Jason’s Total Power Score Holds at 11

Total Power Score: 11 → 11

Why: Jason recognized the backdoor danger and pitched Devens, but no target reversal or protection commitment followed before the cutoff.

What Changed: No individual power rating changed.

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

Why It Matters: No new response was repeated strongly enough to move a rating, so Jason remained at 11.

05

Position Analysis

Where Jason Stands After Episode 9

At this cutoff, Legitimate Power, Reward Power, Expert Power, Referent Power, and Informational Power stood out most in Jason’s score. The clearest example came through this exchange: Jason recognized the backdoor danger and pitched Devens, but no target reversal or protection commitment followed before the cutoff.

Bottom Line: Jason could still use several forms of influence (Legitimate 2, Reward 2, Expert 2, Referent 2, and Informational 2). The influence was real at this cutoff, though the next choice could expose its limit. The relationship’s value depends on whether Devens changes a vote, nomination, protection, or information choice.

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 Devens for one clear commitment before the next decision.

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

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What the Rating Means

Legitimate Power, Reward Power, Expert Power, Referent Power, and Informational Power stood above the other parts of Jason’s Episode 9 profile. In Jason’s game, the practical evidence involved Jason’s official authority or accepted commitments, benefits or protection Jason could offer, advice or judgment other players accepted, 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
111 of 173%10 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 Jason?

Why It Matters: What Devens does next will reveal whether the relationship reaches beyond conversation.