Zae’s eviction follows Kelley’s win in the BB Blockbuster competition, leaving Amy and Rachel with a stronger position in the house

Big Brother Season 27 began with huge stakes and even more room for rookie mistakes. This season's rookies are acclimating to new surroundings from Day 1, with returning icon Rachel Reilly energizing the game and headline-making twists like the "mystery accomplice.

Zae Frederich became the first person eliminated from “ Big Brother 27 ” during the Thursday, July 17, episode of the CBS series. He was evicted by a vote of 9-5. Zae’s fellow Burger Boys alliance member Zach Cornell broke down in tears after the results were revealed.

Each week, Big Brother host Julie Chen Moonves will weigh in on the latest events inside the house. This week, she reacts to Rachel's clash with Zae, Vince's HOH woes, and more.

So what happened during the "Big Brother" episode July 17? Here's what to know. Caution: Spoilers ahead! The episode started after the veto ceremony, in which Jimmy Heagerty called out Keanu Soto. Vince Panaro also nominated Kelley for eviction following Ashley Hollis' veto win.

Big Brother 27's Zae Frederich used a slur on the live feed and quickly backtracked, sparking controversy among fans and social media users

GlobalTV.com He took on the Red Queen and as she predicted, he was beheaded…well…in the Big Brother game of course. Isaiah “Zae” Frederich, the 23-year-old salesman, didn’t meet his quota and was the first person to be evicted this season.

It’s eviction day in the Big Brother house, and last night’s events were nothing short of explosive. Isaiah "Zae" Frederich, the ever-charming social powerhouse, discovered that Rachel Reilly had been orchestrating a master plan to get him out of the game. Buckle up, because here’s how it all unfolded.