Julie Chen Moonves discusses Rachel Reilly’s shocking exit from Big Brother 27 

Julie Chen Moonves weighed in on Rachel Reilly’s shocking Big Brother 27 exit during her weekly Entertainment Weekly chat. Reilly, a fan favorite from seasons 12 and 13, had returned as a veteran but found herself blindsided by the hamster wheel challenge. Her send-off stunned both fans and houseguests since she was thriving socially instead of leaning on her old reputation as a comp beast. The twist came when she jumped into a maze challenge of her own choice, showing her fearless streak but paying the price for it. Chen Moonves praised Reilly's decision to compete rather than play it safe.

The host emphasized that Reilly's allies selected her for the challenge because they believed in her abilities, creating a different dynamic than her previous seasons, where she felt constant pressure to prove herself. Despite the elimination from Big Brother, Chen Moonves called Reilly "more of a legend than ever" for showcasing her improved social gameplay. The interview also covered other houseguests, including Will's emotional goodbye, Keanu's competition dominance, and Vince's risky alliance strategy with both Lauren and Morgan.

Julie Chen Moonves discusses recent events from Big Brother 27, including Rachel’s departure

Chen Moonves explained that Reilly couldn't resist volunteering for the maze challenge due to her competitive nature. She described the veteran player as "the opposite of a floater" who always plays aggressively.

The host noted that Reilly's allies chose her because they believed she could succeed. This support differed from her previous seasons, where she felt pressure to constantly prove doubters wrong. Chen Moonves praised Reilly for demonstrating excellent social gameplay this season. She emphasized that the elimination doesn't diminish Reilly's legendary status in Big Brother history.

The host expressed how Will's tearful pre-vote speech touched her heart. His emotional moment revealed the genuine bonds formed between houseguests despite their differences. Chen Moonves noted that Will often complained about having little in common with other contestants. He frequently criticized what he called "mind-numbing detailed conversations" with fellow players.

However, his departure speech showed that he ultimately loved all his housemates. The host found it touching to witness these authentic connections despite surface-level disagreements. Chen Moonves believes Keanu can maintain his winning streak until the finale night despite being the house's primary target. She compared his situation to previous underdog winners like Taylor, Rachel, and Josh.

The Big Brother host acknowledged that contestants without season-long alliance support can still claim victory. Keanu's impressive competition resume gives him strong arguments for deserving the win.

His ability to win crucial challenges while facing constant elimination threats demonstrates the kind of gameplay that can succeed in Big Brother's final stages.

What does Julie Chen Moonves think about Vince’s strategy?

The Big Brother host addressed Vince's dangerous game of convincing both Lauren and Morgan that they're his top allies. Chen Moonves suggested this strategy could backfire if he's forced to choose sides. She described Vince as "too clever to get blood on his hands" and skilled at having others do his dirty work. His ability to tell people what they want to hear while appearing innocent has served him well.

However, the risk of creating angry jury members could ultimately damage his chances if this deception is exposed before the finale. Chen Moonves defended Rachel Reilly's elimination as consistent with her competitive character while celebrating her growth as a social player. The host's insights reveal how veteran players adapt their strategies when returning to the game after many years.

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Big Brother 27 airs on CBS and streams on Paramount+.

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