Zae’s eviction follows Kelley’s win in the BB Blockbuster competition, leaving Amy and Rachel with a stronger position in the house

Big Brother Season 27 began with huge stakes and even more room for rookie mistakes. This season's rookies are acclimating to new surroundings from Day 1, with returning icon Rachel Reilly energizing the game and headline-making twists like the "mystery accomplice.

So what happened during the "Big Brother" episode July 17? Here's what to know. Caution: Spoilers ahead! The episode started after the veto ceremony, in which Jimmy Heagerty called out Keanu Soto. Vince Panaro also nominated Kelley for eviction following Ashley Hollis' veto win.

Zae Frederich became the first person eliminated from “ Big Brother 27 ” during the Thursday, July 17, episode of the CBS series. He was evicted by a vote of 9-5. Zae’s fellow Burger Boys alliance member Zach Cornell broke down in tears after the results were revealed.

Big Brother 27's Zae Frederich used a slur on the live feed and quickly backtracked, sparking controversy among fans and social media users

As previously mentioned, Zae used the slur during a game of chess, saying “Oh, shit, I’m a fucking [R-word].” He then corrected himself saying, “Damn, I shouldn’t say that word.” Keanu responded, “No, you shouldn’t.”

GlobalTV.com He took on the Red Queen and as she predicted, he was beheaded…well…in the Big Brother game of course. Isaiah “Zae” Frederich, the 23-year-old salesman, didn’t meet his quota and was the first person to be evicted this season.