By John Powell – GlobalTV.com

Survivor’s Rick Devens is this week’s new Head of Household and he has a lot to think about especially after what happened during the HoH competition.

When the live feeds returned early Friday morning, Devens was walking around with the HoH key around his neck.

All of the houseguests were dressed in outfits as if they had stepped out of the Old West.

Speaking to Barrett in one of the bedrooms Devens promised he wasn’t going to put up the same people who were just on the block last week.

When he received his HoH room Devens got pictures of his family, his cats.

“They are hard to get photos of. Cats are elusive creatures,” he joked to the rest of the houseguests.

For his music, he got The Who and a lot of snacks including pickles.

As for a photo of him and his wife, he said: “Yes, I am a lucky guy.”

LaTrice stayed behind with Angela as everyone else left.

“And it begins again,” joked LaTrice.

She mentioned how Devens said that Dee set a precedent for Head of Household.

“I am wondering what he means by that. Will he be nominating the first people who were out of the competition?” asked LaTrice.

“No, I don’t believe so,” answered Angela.

LaTrice is worried because she was third out of the HoH competition. It was Chuck, Rome, LaTrice and Barrett.

Angela told LaTrice not to worry. She doesn’t think Devens is thinking that way.

After rustling up some dinner, Devens met with LaTrice to set her mind at ease.

“Whatever you decide I understand,” said LaTrice. “I am going to be candid with you, some people are playing f—–g hard. At that point it becomes quite irritating because everyone knows what you are doing. Everyone sees what you are doing and it becomes a lot. I don’t know if you know who I am talking about.”

“I think I do,” said Devens as he ate.

“Your partner,” said LaTrice.

“That’s who I thought you were talking about,” Devens responded.

He told LaTrice when they were in the final two of the HoH competition they made a deal with Hayley and he cannot put her up.
“She’s the reason I got to the end. She made that clutch shot,” said Devens reassuring LaTrice that he is aware of what is going on and she isn’t alone in her perceptions.

“I appreciate you sharing that information because we haven’t talked strategically,” he also said.

LaTrice said that her, Rome, Dee, Devens and Angela could move ahead together really well.

“I think we have so many different strengths,” said LaTrice trying to convince Devens that she would be an asset to him going forward.

When LaTrice left the HoH room, Devens said he has the best wife in the world.

“How am I so freaking lucky?” he asked to nobody in particular.

Kamu entered the HoH room claiming he was looking for everyone else but they must be spread out in the house.

Devens told him he wants his HoH to be a collaborative thing.

“The only thing I have been thinking of is I am telling everyone that Hayley and I made a deal during the HoH competition as the final two and we aren’t putting each other up. Hayley is off the board,” said Devens.

Devens also said he doesn’t want to put up Yash or Taylor either.

“I don’t like that Melody was throwing your name out yesterday in front of everyone. She called you out today,” said Kamu.

“Yeah, in a situation where she thought she was going to take me out of HoH,” said Devens.

“For me, that is an easy decision,” said Kamu.

“In my mind, that is who my target is,” said Devens who would feel bad nominating Lyric as she is a have-not this week but still a consideration.

Devens knows that Rome is going to come in and ask that he protect Lyric but Devens is only interested in protecting Rome.

“I don’t want to take that shot right now especially when I want Melody out,” said Devens.

Kamu says he thinks Lyric is the glue who holds those allies together.

“That’s true,” said Devens agreeing.

Devens met with Rome. Rome admitted he threw the HoH competition.

“I thought you did,” said Devens.

Davens said they don’t have much to discuss and he wants to make things quick because Rome is safe.

Rome had an offer for Devens. He revealed the Four Seasons alliance of himself, Melody, Lyric and Drew.

“One of the things we talked about is offering numbers for you,” said Rome. “If you are willing to keep those other three safe. I know you are cool with me and cool with Drew but then you have two women votes which is huge.”

“We want to open our borders and bring you into the alliance,” said Rome.

“Can we talk about Melody for a hot second? You saw her tonight in the HoH competition. Not only was she throwing my name out yesterday tonight she literally called me out to go against her in the HoH,” said Devens.

Devens says that when everyone thought partners would eliminate each other she wanted to be paired with Devens but when everyone discovered it was you are playing as a team she left Devens and paired up with Drew instead.

Rome found that interesting.

Devens told Rome he has given Hayley immunity as they were the final two. Rome told Devens that Melody is expendable and always has been.

“I think Drew has a little crush on her,” said Rome of Melody.

Next was Dee. They hugged and celebrated.

“I’ve got you!” said Devens to Dee commenting that so far Survivor is dominating this season of Big Brother.

Dee guessed that Rome just offered Devens a deal. Devens confirmed that he did.

Dee knows that Devens made a deal with Hayley but they weren’t coming after her anyways.

“I tried to throw it to her. I was trying to get her to win,” Devens admitted.

Devens then repeated what Rome said to him just minutes ago that if he doesn’t put up Rome, Jason or Lyric he won’t put up him if he wins HoH.

“He is fine with me putting up LaTrice and Melody,” said Devens.

“Even LaTrice? Wow!” said Dee.

“He did offer your name,” said Devens to Dee.

“Is he stupid?” asked Dee.

“His biggest target was Chuck,” said Devens mentioning that they aren’t getting rid of Chuck.

“If I want Melody out, I can put up LaTrice and…? I think we could use this week to being Yash in,” said Devens.

Dee said that she thinks this week they should focus on people who they can make deals with.

“Rome is smart. He has people protecting him. If they don’t leave we are f—-d,” said Dee.

“If we want Melody gone we can make this deal with Rome,” suggested Devens.

Devens thinks they can bring Yash over if they tell him other people are pitching his name.

“I don’t know if that will work though as Yash desperately wants to be one of the boys,” said Devens.

“Yeah, Melody with LaTrice on the block but I need someone else. Maybe Mallory, The Pipe Queen?” asked Devens.

“Mallory again though?” said Dee.

“She has it out for you like openly,” warned Devens.

“Then, put her up,” laughed Dee.

“I thought that might change things,” laughed Devens.

“I trust you,” said Dee.

Angela was next to speak to Devens. Angela warned Devens about Rome. She advised him not to tell him too much.

“Here is what I am thinking, if we don’t get him out now we are doomed because he has half the house. We just lost Ashley. If we backdoor him he only has six votes. More of us would vote him out. If he wins in the arena it doesn’t matter because there is already a divide,” said Angela.

Devens says that wasn’t in his plan but he is willing to consider that move.

“I love where you are coming from,” said an excited Devens.

Angela doesn’t want Devens to put up Mallory and is pissed that Rome suggested that.

“I would break them. I would put Jason up. I would put Melody up. Put her ass up. I am so sick of her,” said Angela.

“She was going to be my target,” said Devens.

“I wouldn’t. She’s weak. Rome is the snake. We take his head off and they will scramble,” said Angela.

Big Brother Season 28 airs new episodes three nights a week on Global TV. Sundays at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT, Wednesdays at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT (which run for 90 minutes), and Thursdays at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT for live evictions.