Editor’s Note: Spoilers ahead of the Sept. 9 “Big Brother” episode.
Two months ago during the premiere week of “Big Brother” season 27, the Big Brother Mastermind twist brought in and kept a 17th houseguest in the “Big Brother” house.
The Mastermind has returned to the hit CBS reality TV show and this time it helped take out a houseguest.
And not just anyone.
Rachel Reilly.
Reilly, a former “Big Brother” winner and reality TV icon, returned to play for a third time this summer and was putting on a masterclass in gameplay.
She had made it to the jury stage without ever being nominated. But the return of the Mastermind and his start of a “month of mayhem” saw the elimination of one the game’s star players. Her exit, which has caused an uproar on social media since live feeds revealed she was no longer in the house, will air during the Sept. 9 episode.
Here’s what to know about the “Big Brother” episode:
What time does Big Brother come on tonight?
Big Brother’s special Tuesday night episode airs at 7 p.m. Central time.
How long is the Big Brother episode tonight?
Tonight’s “Big Brother” episode is an hour long. It runs from 7 to 8 p.m.
Reilly’s elimination will likely be the entire focus of the episode.
It’s unlikely viewers will find out the Head of Household for the new week, though spoilers indicate through live feeds that Lauren Domingue won her second HOH. She then nominates Ashley Hollis, Morgan Pope and Clifton Williams for eviction.
The veto competition and ceremony have also already occurred but that will be shown during the regular Wednesday episode on Sept. 10.
Was there a Big Brother episode on Sunday?
No, “Big Brother” did not air a Sunday episode because the Video Music Awards on CBS. As a result, fans have had to wait two extra days to see Reilly’s elimination, the fallout from it and the next Head of Household competition and nominations.
How to watch Big Brother tonight
You can watch Big Brother on CBS and Paramount+.
An ad-free Paramount+ Premium plan is $12.99/month after a free trial while a Paramount+ Essential plan is $7.99/month after trial. For a limited time, plans start at $30 for one year. Fubo also offers a free trial.
Watch on Fubo
Did Rachel Reilly leave Big Brother?
Rachel Reilly showed throughout the season why she is a Big Brother legend. She returned on night 1 as a surprise houseguest and despite her threat level had yet to be put on the block as a nominee or as a replacement nominee.
But her time in the house ended in a controversial twist that is set to air on Tuesday, Sept. 9.
After Mickey Lee left the house in a normal vote last Thursday, Sept. 4, Reilly was eliminated based on a competition that fans from “Big Brother Reindeer Games” know all too well. Remember, the Hamster Wheel that took out Danielle Reyes in the spinoff show in December 2023? Based on what viewers have picked up on from the live feeds, the safety chain type of challenge is what takes Reilly out.
Live feeds were down the entire evening on Sept. 4 after Lee was evicted and then for nearly the entire day on Sept. 5 before coming back late that night. When live feeds returned Reilly was gone and her face on the memory wall inside the house was grayed out, signaling her time in the game was over.
In a preview to the shocking challenge, the Mastermind tells the remaining houseguests in the backyard that his monthlong mayhem starts “with a bang.”
He said that his “torturous game,” which is a White Locust theme, will guarantee that one of their chances of winning “Big Brother” ends.
From what live feeders have heard since live feeds have come back on Paramount+ and PlutoTV, Ava Pearl, a former ally of Reilly, was critical in Reilly’s game ending based on who she had lead off the safety chain challenge.
As a result, Reilly is the first member of the jury — something that had everyone’s jaws on the floor — that will help crown the winner later this month.
Rachel Reilly eliminated reactions
Rachel Reilly’s departure from “Big Brother” at the hands of a challenge — not from a vote (the way houseguests are always evicted) — has many former players, including a few past winners, and fans irate.
Rachel Reilly’s husband, Brendon, comments on Rachel’s elimination
Rachel Reilly’s husband, Brendon Villegas, also took to Rachel’s Instagram to share his thoughts.
Reilly and Villegas met on “Big Brother” during season 12 in 2010 and were engaged less than a year later. They returned to the show as part of a “Double Trouble” Twist for season 13. Reilly went on to win the season.
The two got married in September 2012.
Brendon and Rachel also appeared on “The Amazing Race” twice.
Big Brother 27 cast
Here are the houseguests remaining heading into tonight’s episode.
Evicted houseguests:
When is the Big Brother 27 season finale?
The season finale of “Big Brother” 27 is quickly approaching. The finale is set for Sunday, Sept. 28.
The winner will take home the $750,000 grand prize. America’s Favorite Player will also be named.
This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: What time does Big Brother come on tonight? Rachel Reilly’s stunning elimination, how to watch, schedule
Reporting by Christopher Kuhagen, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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