Edilson Capetinha, a 55-year-old former soccer player, was expelled from Big Brother Brasil 26 on February 14 after assaulting Leandro Rocha, known as Boneco. On February 27, he posted a video on social media apologizing for his behavior on the Globo reality show and thanking fans for their support.
Edilson Capetinha, 55, was expelled from BBB 26 on February 14, 2026, following a heated argument with participant Leandro Rocha, known as Boneco. During the incident, Capetinha placed his hand on Rocha's face, resulting in his immediate removal from the Globo program.
In a video posted on Instagram on February 27, Capetinha spoke publicly for the first time since the expulsion. He thanked fans, friends, family, and his team, noting that he felt 'special' due to the affection shown. 'I played with my heart,' he said, explaining that he joined the reality show to reveal who he is beyond the soccer fields.
Capetinha acknowledged his mistakes and apologized for words spoken on the show. 'We get it right and we get it wrong, but the most important thing is that people got to know the real me,' he stated in the video. 'I went in there also for that, so people could know Edílson da Silva Ferreira. I think it was good.' He expressed happiness over the support and emphasized that the experience allowed viewers to see his true self.
BBB 26, Globo's reality show, continues without Capetinha, whose participation lasted just over two weeks.
