Alberto Cowboy, a BBB veteran, startled his housemates by choking while drinking water in the house kitchen on the night of February 7, 2026. He received medical attention and revealed that the issue, related to glottis sensitivity, had already occurred in 2007 during his participation in BBB 7. Despite the episode, Cowboy won the final of the Anjo Prova against Ana Paula Renault.
On the night of Saturday, February 7, 2026, during BBB 26, Alberto Cowboy, known as Cowboy and a veteran from BBB 7, fell ill in the house kitchen while awaiting the final of the Anjo Prova, which he was to compete in against Ana Paula Renault. The brother choked while drinking water, struggling to breathe, which caused concern among his housemates. They tried to assist and called the medical team, who attended to him in the confessional.
After treatment, Cowboy reassured the participants. “I’m fine. Sorry for the scare, everyone, but I’m fine! Let me explain… I have a very sensitive glottis; this happened in 2007 here in the same way, but in the pool. I choke for no reason and the glottis closes. When I’m about to pass out, it opens. It’s a mess; there’s nothing to do about it,” he explained to the brothers.
The incident went viral on social media, with some of the public criticizing Globo's production for an alleged delay in intervention. However, some viewers reported that Cowboy initially refused help from Marcelo, the show's doctor, indicating he could handle the situation. He described feeling his “throat close,” a recurring issue in his family.
Minutes after the scare, Cowboy returned and won the Anjo Prova, securing immunity and the power to send Milena Moreira and Juliano to the monstro punishment, where they will remain connected by a bracelet. The production confirmed he was fine, and the episode highlighted health challenges in confinement realities.
