Rome Seymour

Rome tells Drew that Devens has personally guaranteed his safety, the two strategize how to extend that protection to Melody and Lyric, and Rome closes with a direct promise to keep the group covered heading into the have-not twist.

In a conversation with Drew, Rome, who is in a showmance with Lyric, trashes her for volunteering for something, likely tied to the HOH competition, calling her "so fucking stupid" and insisting he would've been picked anyway. Given the timing right after Devens told Rome he's personally safe, it's worth wondering if this is pure venting or Rome quietly distancing himself from her game.

Angela and Lyric trade loyalty promises ahead of the next HOH competition, and Angela gives her blessing on a potential Rome showmance while Lyric insists she won't let it affect her game.

Kamu confronts Rome about Ashley using his name to campaign without permission, the two compare notes on being pulled into the same rumor mill, and agree to vote the same way this eviction, leaning toward keeping Taylor over Yash if it comes down to it.

Rome opens up about why he trusts HOH Dee more than most people in the house, describing her communication style as blunt and no-nonsense, right before the conversation cuts off heading into renom talk.

Rome lays out his voting priorities if things shift, distancing himself from Yash's alleged alliance with Hailey and Chuk while confirming Yash reportedly can't stand Chuk.

Lyric and Rome compare notes on Ashley faking a low-key outfit brand while actually wearing an expensive one, on top of ongoing house-wide suspicion that Ashley is hiding her real profession.

The trio names their core three-person bond "The Love Triangle," complete with a finger-triangle hand sign, and Jason lays out the social cover story behind it.

Rome recaps a solo conversation with HOH Dee where he flagged Hailey as being tied to a "group of three" and pushed a narrative that she's dangerous to keep around, including her rumored showmance with Chuk.

Jason breaks down a name-trail that traces back to Yash, suggesting he's been dropping different houseguests' names to different people to muddy the veto conversation. Lyric spirals a little before Rome shuts the paranoia down.

Barrett reveals Taylor walked in on his alliance pitch to Yash and immediately voiced doubts about Lyric being involved. Devens and Barrett also compare notes on Taylor's vote pledges and lay out a plan to quietly manipulate Kamu's votes.

Dee pulls Rome aside to warn him that Yash is quietly building a six or seven person alliance. She also flags that Hailey and Chuk have been pushing Rome to nominate LaTrice just to get under Dee's skin. Rome counters with intel of his own: he's playing low key, locked in a shield pact with Devens, and names Hailey and Chuk as the house's real orchestrators.