The ninth Paredão of the reality show Big Brother Brasil 25 (BBB 25) unfolded dramatically on the evening of March 18, 2025, as viewers braced for the elimination of one contestant among the trio of Eva Pacheco, Gracyanne Barbosa, and Daniele Hypólito. With the voting process still open, the latest updates from the UOL poll indicated a tight race, leaving the audience in suspense over who would ultimately leave the house.
As of the evening before the elimination, the UOL poll had recorded over 1,518,957 unique votes, revealing that Gracyanne was leading the elimination race, having garnered 52.87% of the votes, while Eva followed closely with 44.84%. Meanwhile, Daniele was trailing significantly with just 2.3%, making her the least likely to be sent home.
The stakes were high for Gracyanne, who had faced considerable backlash and negativity in recent weeks. Internal tensions in the house might have contributed to the mounting pressure, leading to her current standing in the polls. The Paredão, which was formed days earlier, saw Gracyanne nominated by the house leader, Guilherme, who was not eligible for voting himself due to his position.
In the lead-up to the Paredão, Renata had won immunity through a challenge, and João Pedro, the holder of the Anjo (Angel) title, protected his brother João Gabriel. Ultimately, the nominations saw Gracyanne receiving an additional vote from the leader, while Eva Pacheco was voted in by the housemates as well. Daniele was brought in after a tie in voting, where the leader had to make a tough decision.
For the voting dynamics, the show utilizes a dual system: the Voto Único, which allows one vote per CPF, and the Voto da Torcida, where viewers can vote freely without restrictions, each carrying equal weight of 50% in deciding who stays and who goes.
The official voting process would close when host Tadeu Schmidt announced the end of the round, a moment that fans awaited anxiously, as the results would unveil who among the contestants would face elimination. The episode was set to air at 22h25 Brasília time, right after the popular novela on TV Globo.
After the suspense and anticipation, Gracyanne Barbosa was ultimately eliminated from the show with 51.38% of the votes, while Eva garnered 43.6%, and Daniele received just 5.02%. This marked a decisive moment in the game, as Gracyanne had been a strong personality but faced increasing criticism and tensions that hampered her standing within the group.
The latest updates from the UOL Enquete, which gives a sense of who might win the final prize, showed Renata leading with 23.22% of favorable votes, closely followed by Aline at 22.67%, and Vitória Strada at 19.6%. In stark contrast, João Pedro, Joselma, and João Gabriel were at the bottom of the rankings with new lows that prompted speculation about their fate in the game.
The episode served not just as an elimination night but also as a pivotal turning point for the remaining contestants, who would need to adapt their strategies going forward. As alliances shifted and new dynamics formed within the house, viewers watched closely to see how the relationships would morph in the wake of these changes.
In the aftermath of Gracyanne's exit, the show continues with new challenges ahead, and fans are looking forward to what unfolds next, with the next Paredão lurking on the horizon. As the competition heats up in the house, participants are acutely aware they must navigate the turbulent waters of alliances and enmities, all while maintaining their personal game plans.
With one less contestant, the landscape of BBB 25 is sure to create new narratives and strategies for viewers to follow, continuing to engage the audience in this reality show phenomenon that has captivated millions each season. As always, the question remains: who will outlast the rest and claim the coveted title of the winner as the show progresses?
