After twelve grueling hours of competition, Eva Pacheco emerged victorious at the endurance leader challenge on Big Brother Brasil 25, held on the morning of February 14, 2025. The contest, which required contestants to collect coins and continuously press a button, saw Eva outlast her only remaining competitor, Thamiris Maia, sealing her victory as the leader of the week.
The dramatic endurance challenge kicked off with certain rules, enforced by presenter Tadeu Schmidt, stating no contestant could leave the area before the challenge officially began. Regrettably, three participants were disqualified early on. João Gabriel and João Pedro both made trips to the bathroom, and Renata was caught applying eye drops, resulting in their immediate removal from the competition. Tadeu highlighted their actions with clarity, stating, "Atenção, João Gabriel, João Pedro e Renata! Vocês, a partir de agora, estão na Xepa como consequência da eliminação da prova." This pronouncement set the stage for the rest of the competition, thickening the atmosphere of tension and expectation.
Once the challenge began, the format tested both physical endurance and mental acuity. Contestants were required to keep their hands on the button and make swift runs to collect coins within specific time frames. Failure to gather the coins within the allocated time or removing one’s hand from the button resulted in elimination—a fate sealed for several participants throughout the event.
The elimination sequence unfolded dramatically, with the first to step down being Delma, who failed to adhere to the rules just after the challenge commenced, sending her directly to the Xepa. Following her lead, Aline found herself unable to continue due to fatigue and missed the chance to participate in the following Prova do Anjo. Maike made the strategic choice to eliminate fellow contestant Diego Hypolito, ensuring he would face the Paredão—an outcome no one desires, as it directly jeopardizes their chance of remaining in the game.
The impact of these early exits reverberated throughout the house as tensions escalated among remaining contestants. Daniele Hypolito was also eliminated and can no longer receive immunity, adding another layer of strategy for the remaining players. Other eliminations continued to follow, with notable moments including Mateus, who was distracted by gnat and unwittingly lifted his hand from the button, leading to his own elimination amid his disbelief, exclaiming, "Não acredito que isso aconteceu!"
After nearly half the competitors had been eliminated, it came down to Eva and Thamiris, who had both shown remarkable resilience throughout the grueling hours. Their competition was not merely about physical endurance, but also about managing mental pressure and strategizing their moves carefully. It culminated dramatically when Thamiris, overwhelmed by the stress of the challenge, pulled her hand from the button, allowing Eva to be crowned the week’s leader.
With her win, Eva expressed relief and joy, stating, "A vitória minha foi muito esperada!" This title now grants her the power to assign housemates to various privileges and responsibilities, marking her as one of the key players moving forward in the game. Nevertheless, her victory does not come without challenges—due to the earlier disqualifications, Eva finds herself unable to bring all her allies, Renata, João Gabriel, and João Pedro, to her VIP room, jeopardizing her social strategy for the week.
The aftermath of this endurance challenge has set the stage for the upcoming dynamics within the house, with newfound tensions and alliances forming as everyone re-evaluates their strategies post-victory. Eva’s win not only secures her leadership but also raises questions about the fragile relationships among contestants as they navigate the complex social environment of Big Brother Brasil 25.