Ana Paula Renault, one of the most explosive and memorable participants in the history of Big Brother Brasil, is back to the reality show. This Wednesday, January 14, 2026, the confirmation of the journalist from Minas Gerais as a Veteran on BBB 26 generated immediate reactions, especially from Renan Oliveira, a former participant who received a slap from her in one of the most memorable altercations on the show. Therefore, he used social media to comment on the announcement, posting an old photo of the two together with the caption “I woke up to this news”. This fact brings back a turbulent chapter from the 2016 edition, when the sister was expelled after assaulting the model, interrupting a trajectory that had placed her as a public favorite.
The controversy happened during a party inside the house, when an argument between Adélia and Ana Paula escalated. Meanwhile, Renan tried to contain the confusion, holding the sister, who reacted by slapping him twice in the face. As a direct result of the assault, the show’s production decided on Ana Paula’s immediate expulsion. However, despite the violent episode, her legacy on the reality show is undeniable, mainly thanks to the catchphrase “Look at her!”, shouted upon returning to the house after a fake eviction that eliminated her with 74% of the votes. Thus, her return in 2026 promises to rekindle old feuds and bring her explosive temper back to the confinement.
The legacy of an iconic sister
Before the expulsion, Ana Paula Renault had already marked her time on BBB 16 with intense clashes and an unmistakable personality. Her triumphant return after the fake eviction, accompanied by the famous shout “Look at her!”, became one of the most viral moments in the reality show’s history, turning into a meme and part of popular vocabulary. Furthermore, she always placed herself at the center of the narratives, alternating between furious allies and rivals irritated by her strategies. Therefore, her confirmation as a Veteran for this 2026 season is a sure bet for ratings and social media discussion, promising to shake up the game from day one.
The announcement of the Veterans, which includes other familiar faces, puts Ana Paula back on the country’s biggest reality show, almost a decade after the incident with Renan. His reaction on social media shows that the past has not been completely forgotten, fueling expectations about a possible reunion or new feuds inside the house. Thus, fans of the show can expect a lot of drama, strategy, and, of course, the possibility of new catchphrases entering history. With the premiere approaching, one thing is certain: the BBB 26 house will not be a quiet place.
