Big Brother 27: Tyler Crispen reflects on Rachel’s exit, says he’s not responsible

Rachel Reilly's surprised departure is one of the hottest topics of Big Brother season 27. The veteran reality player, known for her strong gameplay and status as an icon within the franchise, was sent packing in a “White Locust” twist-adjacent elimination that had fans questioning what they’d just seen.

The fan reaction and reactions from other houseguests were shocked, and others blamed Tyler Crispen, also a returnee from the brother season of the show, who was in the house as the drama was going down.

Tyler from Seasons 20 and 22 has been a fan favorite, often praised her strategy and her ability to keep a cool head under pressure. But a whole lot of speculation online swirled that he might have played a part in tilting the result when Rachel suddenly dropped out. Tyler has fought back by speaking out and setting the record straight.

Aside from providing a look back on what went down in the house, his voice-over reinforces the notion that the game is always changing and that nobody is ever truly safe in the Big Brother house.

Tyler Crispen breaks silence on Rachel’s controversial exit from Big Brother 27

Tyler’s eyewitness account — “Please don’t blame me”

When questioned about Rachel's removal, Tyler Crispen did not mince words. He claimed that the incident happened so abruptly that even people inside the house were taken aback and unsure of what had happened. He said he was as taken aback by Rachel's eviction as everyone else watching at home, calling it "the biggest episode of the season." Tyler clarified that he was not involved in making the choice, saying,

"I was literally there watching it happen live." "Please don't blame me," he begged again, highlighting his annoyance at being unjustly associated with Rachel's demise.

For Tyler, the reason Rachel left was more about Big Brother's utterly unpredictable nature than it was about strategy. He is aware that unexpected turns are ingrained in the franchise's DNA, having experienced his fair share of twists.

However, he wanted to emphasize that this was one of those cases where the result was determined by fate rather than gameplay. His frank story demonstrates that not all stunning evictions are the result of a master manipulating a puppet; occasionally, the game itself takes over.

Defending integrity amid fan reactions

The grumbling Rachel left behind was soon heard not just at the house but also by fans, who took to social media with their own complaints and theories. And when others said that Tyler could have at least been a source of influence, many blamed him for sitting idly by as Rachel was unfairly put on blast.

Tyler's allegations of powerlessness and being just another horrified onlooker directly conflicted with that story. By recusing himself from the ruling, he drew attention to how important fairness is, not just in the game but also in the assessment of players’ behavior outside the game. He focused compassionately on the ways Rachel Reilley had mattered to the season rather than looking at her departure as a potential strategic gain.

His status as a player who prefers a dose of the honest truth as well as the actual play was only augmented by a rejection of something he didn't earn. Lastly, Tyler's response was a reminder to the viewers: Big Brother loves blindsides but that doesn't mean they always come from the houseguests.

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