25/06/2026 16:53 - Entretenimiento
On Wednesday, June 24, 2026, the nomination plate for Week 18 of Big Brother Argentina's Golden Generation was defined, featuring high-tension moments, unexpected sanctions, and strategic moves that kept participants on the edge of their seats.
Context for international readers: Big Brother Argentina is one of the country's most popular reality shows, broadcast on Telefe (a major Argentine television network). The Golden Generation season features celebrities and public figures competing for a grand prize while living together under constant surveillance.
Andrea del Boca, one of Argentina's most iconic actresses (comparable to a telenovela queen in Latin America), was sanctioned directly by Big Brother at the start of the gala for discussing outside matters. This sent her straight to the nomination plate and prevented her from participating in the voting.
Meanwhile, Emanuel Di Gioia fell for the golden phone trap. Host Santiago del Moro had warned that whoever answered would be automatically nominated, but with a twist: they would then have to choose a fellow contestant without knowing they were actually granting them immunity. Emanuel chose Solange Abraham, who is now saved by this unexpected benefit.
Juan Carlos López, the week's leader, had the power to directly nominate one participant and sent Charlotte Caniggia straight to the plate. Charlotte is the daughter of Claudio Caniggia, a legendary Argentine footballer who played alongside Diego Maradona in the 1990s, making her a well-known figure in Argentine media.
Positive voting first, then negative until Monday, June 29, 2026
After the gala, the nine participants on the Week 18 nomination plate are:
| Participant | Reason |
|---|---|
| Andrea del Boca | Sanctioned for discussing outside matters |
| Emanuel Di Gioia | Answered the golden phone |
| Yisela Yipio Pintos | Nominated by votes |
| Steffany Campanita Pereira | Nominated by votes |
| Nenu López | Nominated by votes |
| Matías Hanssen | Nominated by votes |
| Cinzia Francischiello | Nominated by votes |
| Manuel Ibero | Nominated by votes |
| Charlotte Caniggia | Targeted by Leader JC |
Parallel polls on social media showed an unexpected result. While many expected Charlotte Caniggia to lead positive voting, the public surprised everyone by positioning Manuel Ibero as the favorite.
According to GH Trivia, a user known for reliable testing, the favorites ranking would be:
At the other end, Matías Hanssen, Nenu López, and Campanita appear as the least voted, putting them on shaky ground ahead of elimination.
Viewers can participate by texting GH to 9009, visiting GHGlobal, or scanning the QR code displayed on screen during the Telefe broadcast.
Voting begins with positive votes during the first hours, then switches to negative votes until Monday, June 29, 2026, when the next elimination gala takes place.
Source: Telefe broadcast, June 24, 2026
Alfredo S. Quiroga
