The November 14, 2024 episode of House of Villains Season 2 featured The Challenge star Wes Bergmann fabricating a fake immunity note that claimed to override Supervillain powers.
RuPaul's Drag Race contestant Kandy Muse, whose alliance suffered previous losses of Larissa, Richard, and Camilla, won the protective suit-clad Blood Battle challenge, gaining Supervillain status and control of nominations.
After consulting with her chosen House of Villains Season 2 companions Jessie Godderz and Tiffany "New York" Pollard, Muse rejected Bergmann's claim that his note could override her Supervillain powers.
She responded by placing his three closest allies on the Hit List: Safaree Samuels, Victoria Larson, and Larsa Pippen. The Battle Royale saw contestants attempting to trick each other into opening fake blood-filled bags, with Muse defeating Victoria Larson in the final round.
House of Villains Season 2: Wes's fake immunity note shakes up episode 7
In House of Villains Season 2 Episode 7, behind-the-scenes footage revealed Bergmann methodically creating the fake advantage, motivated by concerns about Kandy potentially winning jury votes from eliminated allies.
He aged the paper and carefully crafted believable text. The scheme gained credibility due to Victoria's earlier discovery of an unexpected Knock Blocker, a production plant that made his deception more plausible.
Bergmann approached Muse with detailed claims about the note's powers. He stated the advantage would transfer the Supervillain position to him, despite Muse's challenge victory.
The footage captured him practicing his presentation repeatedly before approaching Muse, showing his calculated approach to gameplay.
Battle Royale Challenge
The House of Villains Season 2 production crew modified the Stronghold with protective plastic covering every surface for the "Blood On Your Hands" Battle Royale challenge. Each contestant received full protective gear as they entered the arena.
Host Joel McHale's explanation of rules proved so complex that production needed to clarify multiple times - players needed to convince others to open blood-filled bags while keeping themselves clean to stay in the game. The contestants faced off in pairs throughout multiple rounds.
Several House of Villains Season 2 contestants fell early in the competition. Larsa Pippen and Teresa Giudice got covered in red liquid, ending their chances. Safaree Samuels tried multiple deceptions before falling to another player's trick.
Tiffany "New York" Pollard displayed manipulation skills yet still ended up splattered. The competition culminated in a final face-off between Victoria Larson and Kandy Muse, with Muse claiming victory.
Kandy's strategic response
After her Battle Royale victory, Muse gathered with her chosen companions Jessie Godderz and Tiffany "New York" Pollard to analyze Bergmann's advantage claim. The group met in the lair's private quarters to examine the note's credibility. Pollard voiced skepticism due to her experience with similar game tricks, while Godderz questioned its authenticity based on previous game mechanics.
Muse weighed her options carefully before the Banishment Ceremony. During private discussions with New York, Muse acknowledged the devastating losses of her House of Villains Season 2 allies: Larissa, Richard, and Camilla. The footage showed her examining house dynamics before deciding on an indirect approach to reduce Bergmann's influence.
At the ceremony, Muse directly addressed the possibility of nominating Bergmann. She stated,
"Today I walked in here and I said, 'Is the spirit of Camilla gonna come in me and act reckless tonight and put Wes up on the Hit List?'"
She then revealed her decision to target his allies instead, avoiding potential immunity complications.
House dynamics and tensions
House of Villains Season 2 Episode 7 also captured the escalating conflict between Victoria Larson and Larsa Pippen. Their friction intensified during house interactions, reaching its peak after Hit List nominations.
Pippen described their relationship as "toxic" when speaking to other contestants. Larson responded with a direct threat, stating "I seriously want to punch her in the f-cking face."
Pippen attempted to mediate between Teresa Giudice and Tiffany Pollard regarding accusations about Luis Ruelas. During their discussion, Pollard attempted reconciliation by telling Giudice,
"Sometimes I do get your show mixed up with Mob Wives. And I love Goodfellas. That's one of my favorite movies!"
The voting patterns from Camilla's previous elimination, which ended 4-2, suggested concealed alliances within the house.
With Safaree, Victoria, and Larsa facing potential elimination, the remaining contestants prepared for next week's crucial vote. The episode marked a non-elimination week, with the final decision on Bergmann's allies' fate to be determined in episode 8.
House of Villains Season 2 Episode 8 is all set to air on November 21, 2024.