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Rachel Reilly Talks Big Brother Comeback

Rachel Reilly Talks Big Brother Comeback

Rachel Reilly Talks Big Brother Comeback

Rachel Reilly. Photo: CBS.

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By John Powell – GlobalTV.com

The Red Queen has made her return to Big Brother. Season 13 winner Rachel Reilly was revealed to be this season’s returning player on last night’s premiere.

Reilly spoke to Global TV about her chance to become Big Brother’s first two-time winner.

Global TV: How do you feel about returning to play again?

Rachel Reilly: I didn’t pack lightly. I packed history, strategy and a bold red lip stick! It feels amazing to be returning to the Big Brother house but I’m also really nervous. I honestly have to say, my stomach is in knots and I have no idea what to expect. I haven’t played this game since season 13. Look, I’m no stranger to reality TV. I’ve been doing this for the past 15 years but to come back to Big Brother, I guess you can take the girl out of the Big Brother house but you can’t take the Big Brother out of the girl! So, I’ve been returning for a lot of guest appearances since 2011 when I last won big brother and now I think is the best time as any. My kids are a little bit more grown and I don’t know I’m here to win that $750,000 in this economy, why not?

Rachel Reilly during Big Brother 13. Photo: Cliff Lipson/CBS.

Global TV: How will it be leaving your family behind?

Rachel Reilly: It’s going to be really hard for me to be cut off from the world this time. I am leaving my daughter, Adora, who’s nine-years-old and my little baby Adler, who is four, with my husband of 12 years Brendon, who I met in 2010 on Big Brother. This is going to be really challenging for me this time. I’ve never left my family this long and being a mom, being a little bit older and more mature, moving in with a bunch of kids? I’m a little nervous. I love Big Brother! I love the game and I come to win! I’m here to play! Bring it on!

Global TV: What do you think the other houseguests will react to your return?

Rachel Reilly: I think the other houseguests are going to freak out when they see me entering the house! They thought that they came here to be the stars of Big Brother and they have another shocker coming because I’m here! I think they’re going to be upset and I think they’re going to be excited. I’m sure I’m going to have people that love me, people that hate me and people that love to hate me. I don’t know. I’m going to use it to my advantage. If they hate me then they can see themselves out the front door hopefully on my HoH! The houseguests should feel terrified.

I have played so many of these reality TV games but not only that I have played by some of the best competitive gamers in all of history of reality television. Look, I played with Cirie Fields (Survivor). I’ve played with Janelle Pierzina (Big Brother). I’ve played with Britney Haynes (Big Brother). I have played with queens on one show or another and I have learned from them and they’re all my friends so at the end of the day they should be terrified when they see me.

Global TV: What are you looking most forward to?

Rachel Reilly: I’m most looking forward to competitions. Those are my favorite things about Big Brother. I love the competitions! I’m most looking forward to winning HoH and getting to have some iconic HoH lines when I win and kick some people out of the house. I’m really looking forward to that! I’m really looking forward to making great TV I am dreading being away from my family. It is part of my heart being torn away. But again, $750,000 is on the line! I’m here to play Big Brother. This is my dynasty. I’m the queen and I’m part of the royal family of Big Brother. I’m here to play the game and I’m here to make great, good TV!

Global TV: How will you be playing differently?

Rachel Reilly: So this time around, I have to really focus on my social game. I’m not known for a social game. Shocker to everyone that’s watching! I think that I’ve always had Brendan playing Big Brother with me, but look, I’ve played other shows without Brenden. So, this isn’t going to be the hardest part but the hardest part for me is going to be controlling my feistiness because she comes out and she comes out loud!

Global TV: Are you excited to have the chance to be a two-time winner?

Rachel Reilly: To win a second time, I think that that’s my goal. That’s why I’m here, right? I came to win $750,000 convincing a group of people that have never been on reality TV to vote for someone that has won multiple reality TV shows, not just one. I’ve won numerous reality TV shows. I think there lies the greatest challenge of all. If I pull this off then can I finally be labelled a good Big Brother player, please?

Check out the next episode on Global TV. It will be another 90-minute episode on Sunday, July 13th at 8:00-9:30 PM, ET/PT.

Note that the series will air Wednesdays (8:00-9:30 PM, ET/delayed PT) expanded from its regular 60-minute episodes, followed by hour-long shows on Thursdays – featuring live evictions – and Sundays (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/delayed PT).

On Fridays, watch Big Brother: Unlocked as three BB All-Stars offer never-before-seen broadcast footage from the house, exclusive interviews, surprise guest appearances and unprecedented behind-the-scenes access. Former Houseguests share firsthand insight and expertise as they analyze gameplay, assess the competition and give their insider’s perspective every other Friday starting Friday, July 25 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT).

Return here all season long for interviews, spoilers and live feed updates all season long.

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