Big Brother 13 winner and runner-up on Big Brother 12, Rachel Reilly, officially checked into the Hotel Mystère house as the surprise 17th player.
Her dramatic entrance included her signature catchphrase:
“Floaters grab a life vest. Reality royalty has officially arrived.”
Premiere Night Recap
Following the lights-out kidnapping of Julie Chen Moonves and theft of the HOH relic by “The Mastermind,” houseguests were split into two teams:
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One group (including Rachel) searched for Julie.
The other hunted the HOH relic.
Zach rescued Julie and earned $10,000, while Jimmy found the HOH relic and picked competitors for the first HOH contest. Vince ultimately claimed the inaugural HOH title.
Why Rachel?
Show clues and fan theories pointed to her before the premiere, and former houseguest Joseph Abdin may have inadvertently leaked her identity ahead of time.
An exclusive clip from EW shows the cast stunned by her arrival, aligning with words from Julie Chen Moonves—describing the mystery guest as “epic” and “polarizing”
Rachel Reilly has indeed arrived as the 17th houseguest, injecting major nostalgia and drama into the season. Her presence—backed by iconic quotes, pre-premiere leaks, and shock from the cast—confirms she’s the mystery twist CBS teased.
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