Big Brother is a reality TV series that runs every summer. Sixteen houseguests are stuck in a house with no connection to the outside world. There are over 100 cameras and microphones in the house recording 24/7. Every week the houseguests compete in the head of household competition.
The person who wins will be crowned the head of household for the week. This person will usually nominate 2 people for eviction. Except this season and last season the head of household would nominate 3 people for eviction. There will be a veto competition where a total of 6 people will compete. The head of household, the nominees then the other competitors will be picked by random draw. Whoever wins the veto competition will have safety for the week and a chance to take someone off the block or keep the nominations the same.
If the veto winner decides to take someone off the block, the head of household will have to name a replacement nominee. If there are 3 nominees then the nominees will compete in the Big Brother Blockbuster right before the live eviction. The winner of the Blockbuster will be immediately off the block and safe from eviction. During live eviction the houseguests will vote who they want to be evicted; the person with the most votes will immediately be evicted.
Once the first 8 houseguests are evicted, the next houseguests will go to jury. The jury will consist of 8 houseguests. In the finale, these houseguests will vote between the last 2 houseguests for one of them to win the whole show. The winner will win $750,000. Also one player will win $50,000 for winning America’s Favorite Player. People who watch the show can vote online for their favorite player. The one with the most votes wins.
Rachel Reilly was originally on Big Brother season 12, she was the first member of jury and most known for her feuds with other houseguests and her showmance with Brendon Villegas. Rachel returned in season 13 with Brendon and she won. Rachel Reilly and Brendon Villegas have been married for 13 years with 2 kids. This season (season 27) Rachel Reilly made a surprise return to Big Brother. Many people were very excited and shocked by this since she has not been on Big Brother for 14 years. The houseguests felt intimidated by her since she has won before and played twice already. Houseguests began allying with her because they knew she would keep them safe.
During this season there was the “White Locust” twist where houseguests competed in a “knock-out” style game where one person will have 6 minutes and 30 seconds to complete a puzzle, when completed the next person will have to complete the puzzle with a minute less than the original time. Once someone fails to complete the puzzle they will be immediately eliminated from the house without a vote. Rachel failed to complete the puzzle in time and was eliminated. Once this news was announced to the other houseguests they immediately ran outside to see Rachel and say their goodbyes.
Rachel’s closest ally, Ashley Hollis, broke down in tears. Ashley and Rachel have been working together since very early in the game. They would always be shown together and include each other in their alliances. Ashley also knew without Rachel to keep her safe, her game could be in jeopardy. Ashley was not the best at competitions and many people disliked her but Rachel did not. Later, Ashley voiced, “Rachel leaving was insane”. Ashley was not the only one who was shocked, the houseguests knew Rachel has always been a strong competitor so were shocked when it was announced that she had failed to complete the puzzle.
When Rachel Reilly left Big Brother, her husband Brendon voiced his opinion on this. He stated that he was very proud of Rachel playing such a good social game. Although, he was very frustrated by this surprise twist in the game which resulted in Rachel’s elimination. Brendon applauded Rachel’s social game and how she managed to stay off the block the whole season. Brendon also expressed how he will be supporting Rachel in trying to win America’s Favorite Houseguest since she was loved by so many people and as people say is a “Big Brother Icon.” The Big Brother finale is scheduled for Sunday, September 28, 2025, at 8:30 p.m. ET on CBS, stay tuned for who will be crowned season 27 Big Brother winner and America’s Favorite Houseguest.
