Vitória Strada has triumphed as the new leader of Big Brother Brasil 25 after successfully winning the seventh leadership competition on February 27, demonstrating impressive concentration and agility throughout the challenge.
With a staggering score of 862,000 points, Vitória claimed leadership and the accompanying perks, including the authority to choose which contestants would enjoy the exclusive VIP status and those who would be relegated to the Xepa division, which features limited food options.
The leadership competition demanded quick reflexes from the participants, who had to navigate through a treadmill set within a cabin, skillfully pressing buttons corresponding to oversized cell phones displaying various products with their respective scores. The contestants had to act swiftly, aiming to accumulate points before the offers disappeared.
Following her victory, Vitória made strategic choices for the week. She selected Thamiris and Diego Hypolito to join her VIP group, allowing them to indulge in enhanced living conditions and gourmet food for the upcoming week. "We’ve been through so much here, but we dreamed of this moment," she said to explain her choice of Thamiris, before acknowledging Diego's supportive role during the competition by bringing him along as well.
Vinícius, who had secured immunity by completing tasks from the Quarto do Desafio the previous day, automatically joined the VIP group.
Meanwhile, those who were not chosen for the VIP group found themselves experiencing the Xepa division, featuring severe dietary restrictions. Those relegated include Maike, Aline, Vilma, João Pedro, João Gabriel, Renata, Eva, Delma, Camilla, Gracyanne, Daniele Hypolito, and Guilherme. Notably, this marked the first time Diego Hypolito was invited to the VIP group, ending his streak of six consecutive weeks outside the privilege.
Reactions toward Vitória's decisions came swiftly. Many viewers expressed disappointment over the exclusion of other contestants like Camilla and Gracyanne from the VIP list. Some viewers took to social media platforms to voice their concerns, perceiving her choice of Thamiris right after tensions between her and Camilla, who is Thamiris’s sister, as controversial.
"Why wasn’t Guilherme invited? He supported Vitória during the last elimination round!" several fans questioned online, indicating the competitive and sometimes volatile atmosphere among the housemates.
A unique twist following the leadership competition involved the dynamic instigated by Vinícius, who had managed to veto two contestants, Maike and Vilma, from participating. This maneuver not only ensured his immunity for the week but also added intrigue about the strategies other contestants would employ moving forward.
The house dynamics are expected to fluctuate as Vitória also faces the responsibility to select five participants who will remain "Na Mira do Líder" (in the leader’s sight). This decision, set to be made on February 28, 2025, could heavily influence future nominations and allegiances within the house, positioning her at the center of strategic discussions.
Such pivotal choices and interactions contribute significantly to the game’s tension, impacting how contestants align themselves as they navigate alliances and rivalries. While some may view Vitória’s selections as strategic moves based on prior relationships, many are left wondering how they will reshape the atmosphere of camaraderie and competition as the reality show progresses.
This latest leadership win and the resulting changes pose not just challenges but also opportunities as the cast moves closer to the consequential phases of the competition where emotions run high and every decision could lead to elimination.