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Lyric

Episode 9 Rank3of 15

Lyric accepted the pawn plan after mixed safety messaging from Kamu and remained nominated with her existing influence profile. The result left Lyric ranked 3 of 15 with a Total Power Score of 13.

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Lyric

Power Rating By Episode

13Episode 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

Lyric’s Position After Episode 9

The immediate picture for Lyric centered on this: Lyric accepted the pawn plan after mixed safety messaging from Kamu and remained nominated with her existing influence profile.

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 3 of 15 with a Total Power Score of 13.

Rank and Score Movement: Rank 2 → Rank 3; Total Power Score 13 → 13.

Clearest Response: Lyric accepted the pawn plan after mixed safety messaging from Kamu and remained nominated with her existing influence profile.

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Current Power

These are the clearest and most consequential examples supporting Lyric’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 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 PowerLyric accepted the pawn plan after mixed safety messaging from Kamu and remained nominated with her existing influence profile.That response supports the rating. The episode did not show the same influence reaching beyond the people named here.
Relationships and InformationLyric ↔ Kamu 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

Lyric ↔ Kamu · Relationship to Watch

Lyric’s clearest relationship path ran through Kamu. Its value appeared in a specific choice: Lyric accepted the pawn plan after mixed safety messaging from Kamu and remained nominated with her existing influence profile. The episode did not show Lyric’s bond with Kamu producing wider control.

Most Significant Alliance or Group

Sirens · Confirmed strong duo

For Lyric, the pair retained a strong bond. For Lyric in Episode 9, wider effectiveness still depended on whether that protection changed decisions outside the pair.

04

Power Shifts

Lyric’s Total Power Score Holds at 13

Total Power Score: 13 → 13

Why: Lyric accepted the pawn plan after mixed safety messaging from Kamu and remained nominated with her existing influence profile.

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 3, and Informational Power 3.

Why It Matters: No new response was repeated strongly enough to move a rating, so Lyric remained at 13.

05

Position Analysis

Where Lyric Stands After Episode 9

At this cutoff, Referent Power and Informational Power stood out most in Lyric’s score. The clearest example came through this exchange: Lyric accepted the pawn plan after mixed safety messaging from Kamu and remained nominated with her existing influence profile.

Bottom Line: Lyric could still use several forms of influence (Legitimate 2, Reward 2, Expert 2, Referent 3, and Informational 3). The influence was real at this cutoff, though the next choice could expose its limit. The relationship’s value depends on whether Kamu 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 Kamu for one clear commitment before the next decision.

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

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What the Rating Means

Referent Power and Informational Power stood above the other parts of Lyric’s Episode 9 profile. In Lyric’s game, the practical evidence involved 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
17 of 174%3 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

Can Lyric turn the named relationship into a vote, protection, or useful warning?

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