“She needs to start winning” Big Brother host Julie Chen Moonves comments on Rachel Reilly’s gameplay 

Big Brother host Julie Chen Moonves delivered a stark assessment of Rachel Reilly's current position in the house during a recent Entertainment Weekly interview. When asked about the Season 13 winner's standing after losing her close ally Amy Bingham, Chen Moonves didn't mince words about what Rachel needs to do next.

"She needs to start winning competitions now to guarantee her safety. Losing Amy may be the first Jenga piece that loosens her footing in the house," the host explained.

Her commentary came after a chaotic week that saw five different houseguests face nomination under Jimmy Heagerty's Head of Household reign.

Rachel's comeback to Big Brother 27 came with a literal twist. She got into the home courtesy to the "Mastermind's Accomplice" twist, which required newcomer Amy to execute hidden quests to unlock Rachel's seat in the game. The two swiftly formed an alliance, but things did not go quite as planned.

Things deteriorated on Big Brother in Week 2 when Rachel was unable to save Amy from eviction. Despite Amy's efforts to mobilise support, the house voted unanimously to remove her. Rachel had suddenly lost her closest companion and the only person functioning as her protection.

This season of Big Brother mixes returning legends with fresh faces, and it's already turning into one of the toughest yet. Rachel’s rocky start shows how even seasoned players can struggle to keep up in today’s game.

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What happened with Rachel Reilly on Big Brother recently?

Jimmy Heagerty's HOH week on Big Brother became one of the messiest in recent memory. He initially targeted Keanu Soto and Kelley Jorgensen, placing Adrian Rocha as a pawn alongside them.

However, multiple power competitions completely derailed his plans. Soto won the Mystery Competitor power, bringing in Season 20 winner Kaycee Clark to compete in the Veto competition on his behalf. Clark dominated the challenge, saving Soto from the block.

Jorgensen then activated her Mystery Veto Power, competing solo in a separate competition and securing her own safety. This forced Jimmy to nominate Amy as a replacement.

The chaos continued when Adrian won the BB Blockbuster puzzle competition, guaranteeing his safety for the week. This left Amy and Will Williams as the final nominees, neither of whom Jimmy originally intended to target.

Houseguests expressed frustration with Jimmy's leadership throughout the week. Even his allies criticized his reluctance to take a decisive stand, with Will calling his nomination strategy a "b-tch-ass move."

Chen Moonves identified Rachel's alliance with Amy as potentially problematic from the start. The host suggested that Amy's association with Rachel transformed her from a non-threatening player into a perceived shield and number for the veteran.Rachel's inability to secure votes for Amy revealed cracks in her social game. Despite her reputation as a strong competitor and strategic player, she couldn't build the coalition needed to protect her closest ally.

The unanimous vote against Amy particularly stung, as even houseguests who seemed supportive ultimately abandoned Rachel's cause. This outcome demonstrated Rachel's limited influence within the current house dynamics.

Her failure to win recent competitions has left her vulnerable. Without HOH or Veto victories to guarantee safety, Rachel must rely on social connections that appear increasingly fragile.

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What to expect next from the competition, according to Julie Chen Moonves?

Julie Chen Moonves didn’t hold back when breaking down Rachel’s current game. She compared her to a Jenga piece, pull the wrong one, and it could all fall apart.

Julie’s focus on competition wins hits home. Rachel’s alone now, with her main ally gone and other houseguests starting to doubt her. The only thing that might keep her safe is winning, fast and often.

Being a Big Brother legend isn’t doing her any favors either. The other players still see her as dangerous, even if she’s on the ropes. If she wants to stay in the game, she’s going to need a mix of clutch wins and smart social moves. The next few weeks will tell us if Rachel’s got another run in her or if her return ends early. Chen Moonves' frank evaluation serves as both warning and roadmap for Rachel's survival in the game.

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Big Brother Season 27 airs Sundays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays at 8 p.m. ET (7 p.m. CT) on CBS, with next‑day full episodes and live feeds available on Paramount+.