Dramatic Exit Stirs Controversy in 'Big Brother' House: Who's the Hero, Who's the Zero?
In a surprising twist during the latest live eviction on September 4, former Big Brother winner Rachel Reilly was evicted from the Big Brother 27 house. This departure, however, was not through a traditional vote but due to the "White Locust Resort" challenge twist.
The "White Locust Resort" challenge, a maze-based competition tied to a "safety chain" game, saw Rachel Reilly and fellow houseguest Mickey Lee go head-to-head. Despite her dominance in the house this season, Rachel failed to complete the maze within her allotted time of 1 minute and 30 seconds, leading to her eviction.
The eviction has sparked controversy among fans, with some questioning its fairness. Rachel had evaded nomination for eight straight weeks and was seen outplaying the newbies, making her eviction during the "White Locust Resort" challenge a surprising turn of events.
One fan expressed disappointment, stating, "Rachel Reilly has been a force to reckon with this season, and her eviction during the 'White Locust Resort' challenge feels like a cheap shot."
The "White Locust Resort" challenge has also been criticized for breaking the rules by pulling the rug out from under a player who was dominating the season. Some believe it was a feeble and unnecessary attempt to spark controversy.
The current season of Big Brother now has eight houseguests, with both Rachel Reilly and Mickey Lee evicted. As for Rachel, it is predicted that she will remain in the jury house and self-proclaim herself as the Queen of the Jury house.
The live feeds went dark for nearly two days during the "White Locust Resort" challenge, adding to the mystery and speculation surrounding Rachel's eviction.
The current season of Big Brother concludes on Sunday, September 28 with a live two-hour finale on CBS. With eight houseguests left in the game, the race to the finale is heating up. Will there be more surprises in store before the season ends?
Meanwhile, a rumor suggests that Rachel Reilly may walk out of the jury house, adding another dramatic complication to the season. Only time will tell if this speculation holds true.
In the meantime, fans will have to tune in to see how the game unfolds in the remaining weeks of Big Brother 27.