This Big Brother Winner Is Just As Good At The Game As You Remember, Potentially Even Better

Big Brother 27 brought a legendary winner back into the game for another season and after seeing them play for the first time in over a decade, it’s clear they’ve only gotten better with time. Throughout Big Brother history, returning houseguests have been difficult to wrangle. While some have done exceptionally well returning to the game, others have floundered in the competition.

Big Brother 27 was initially thought to be a season where viewers would only see new houseguests, but in the eleventh hour, rumors began to trickle in that there would be a mystery houseguest joining the game. With someone polarizing coming into the house according to host Julie Chen Moonves, some thought there would be a shocking twist behind the returnee.

Instead, Big Brother 27’s exciting premiere saw a legendary winner enter the game as a full-blown houseguest, returning to play the game for a third time. With the houseguests shocked and the returnee ready to battle, it was clear that the stage was set for an exciting summer, and watching the first episodes of the season having aired, viewers are ready to weigh in.

Rachel Reilly’s Return To Big Brother Has Been Iconic

She’s A Newly Evolved Version Of Herself

Returning to Big Brother for the first time in over a decade, Rachel Reilly’s time on the show so far this season has been iconic. While many have been hopeful to see Rachel return, her time on the show in the past has always been a bit on the dramatic side. Throughout Big Brother 27’s first week, Rachel’s shown she can be iconic and subdued.

After years of watching from the sidelines, Big Brother has become a very different game than what Rachel played during her first seasons on the show. Even so, seeing Rachel crash into the BB house with excitement and enthusiasm has been joyous for fans of the series. Knowing that she’s become a different person through the years, Rachel’s a whole new player.

Rachel’s Strategic Gameplay Has Never Been Her Strong Suit

Her Social Game Cost Her In The Past

Rachel’s time on Big Brother in the past showed off some of the more dramatic sides of her personality. Rachel’s first season, Big Brother 12, may have introduced her to her now-husband Brendon Villegas, but it wasn’t a strong season of gameplay. Rachel was evicted during week 5 after her showmance put a target on her back, and though she was a competitor, it was dramatic.

Returning to Big Brother 13 with Brendon as her fiancé, Rachel was ready to put her game face on. Winning competitions regularly, Rachel showed her competitive prowess once again, but her social game still wasn’t subtle. Rachel was known for fights, drama, and relying on Brendon when she needed a buffer. Instead of moving stealthily, Rachel won after being consistently, catastrophically explosive.

Big Brother 27 Is Seeing A New Side Of Rachel

She’s A Social Queen This Season

Big Brother 27 is showing a whole new side of Rachel, one that could win the game a second time if the other houseguests allow her to get that far. While Rachel is still her boisterous, competitive self, she’s no longer the drama bomb she used to be. Playing for the first time without Brendon in some capacity, Rachel’s become a different version of herself.

Seemingly mellowed out, Rachel’s now able to sit back and listen when necessary. Taking in information and understanding the other read of each room, Rachel seems more socially aware and strategic than she’s ever been. The Big Brother legend has been able to make a whole new name for herself in the difficult game, proving to be a whole new Rachel.