Rachel Reilly’s Husband Brendon Villegas Tried to Throw Off ‘Big Brother’ Fans Amid Her Surprise Return as a Contestant

Rachel Reilly was the mystery houseguest introduced during the Big Brother season 27 premiere, which many fans figured out before the episode aired.

For those who don’t know, Rachel previously appeared on seasons 12 and 13 of Big Brother, winning the latter season. She has also competed on three seasons of The Amazing Race.

In an effort to try to throw fans off from the big twist, Rachel‘s husband Brendon Villegas attempted to make people believe that she was actually at home!

Brendon took to Instagram on Thursday (July 10) and shared a message to make fans think that Rachel would be active on social media that evening, which she clearly can’t be since she’s in the Big Brother house now.

Keep reading to find out more…

Rachel and I are going live immediately after the Premiere to talk all things Brenchel and talk about all the best rumor postings of her being on the show. She will be live and in person for all the doubters. 930pm EST sharp!!!” he wrote on Instagram.

Fans weren’t fooled.

One person commented, “This is your first post since 2024 I know you’re lying.” Another said, “Yeah she gonna be live on the television at 9:30pm.”

Well, that live stream obviously did not happen!

Learn all about the big twist that happened on the premiere!

Rachel and Brendon are one of eight couples from the Big Brother house who are still together today. Another fan favorite couple recently broke up!

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