Designed to test speed, strength, and mental agility, the challenge set the tone for what promises to be a season filled with intensity and high stakes. The initial phase, a Block Stacking Challenge, required housemates to replicate a specific pattern using wooden blocks. Only eight contestants advanced: Jason Jae, Thelma Lawson, Bright Morgan, Victory, Tracy, Joanna, Sultana, and Gigi.
From there, the competition escalated with the Goldbar Collection task. Contestants paired up to retrieve as many gold bars as possible within a limited timeframe. Jason Jae continued to show his mettle, moving on to the final round alongside Joanna, Bright Morgan, and Sultana.
The ultimate test came in the form of the Treasure Challenge Box. Contestants were required to unlock a mystery box using only one correct key—a task demanding patience, intuition, and a steady hand. It was Jason Jae who successfully opened the box, securing not just the win but a key strategic edge in the days to come.
As HOH, Jason Jae now holds considerable sway over the house dynamics. In his first move, he selected Doris as his companion in the exclusive HOH lounge—an early hint at emerging alliances. While the full benefits of the title remain under wraps, history has shown that the HOH position can be a game-changer in navigating nominations and influencing house politics.
With 29 housemates vying for supremacy, Jason Jae’s early win places him firmly in the spotlight as one to watch in this tenth anniversary season.