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Season 12 HouseGuest Rachel Reilly was crowned the winner, defeating Porsche Briggs in a 4-3 jury vote. For the second time, Jeff Schroeder, from Big Brother 11, was voted as the season's America's Favorite HouseGuest.
- Overview
- Biography
- Player History - Big Brother 12
- Player History - Big Brother 13
- Post Big Brother
- Trivia
- References
Rachel Eileen Villegas (née Reilly) is the winner of Big Brother 13 (US). She first appeared on
In Big Brother 12 (US), Rachel caused significant drama for her overbearing personality, which led to her getting into verbal fights with her fellow houseguests. When she was nominated against her only ally/showmance Brendon Villegas in Week 5, she was evicted unanimously for being seen as the more significant threat of the duo. She placed 9th and was the first member of the jury. She would cast her jury vote for Lane Elenburg, feeling he had played the best social game.
She returned to the game in Big Brother 13 (US) as part of the dynamic duo twist, being partnered with her then fiancé, now husband, Brendon Villegas. When Brendon was evicted in Week 6, Rachel was in the house for the first time ever without him, and could play the game with less distraction, instead focusing on strategy. Rachel also dominated in competitions; winning 4 Head of Household and 2 Power of Veto competitions. Rachel would ultimately win the game over Porsche Briggs in a close 4-3 jury vote.
Despite her constant irritation to other houseguests and viewers often due to her grating laugh and frequent crying, she and Brendon ("Brenchel") developed a huge fan base. Due to her competition prowess, she is considered one of the greatest physical players in the show's history, having won every endurance competition she has competed in.
Big Brother 12
Name: Rachel Reilly Age: 26 Current Residence: Las Vegas, Nev. Occupation: Chemistry Graduate Student/VIP Cocktail Waitress Three adjectives that describe you: Bubbly, effervescent and adventurous Favorite activities: Painting, working out, doing anything outdoors, watching movies with friends, playing with my dog, getting dressed up and going on dates. What do you think will be the most difficult part about living inside the Big Brother house: Having your entire life televised Strategy for winning Big Brother: I would hustle like I do at work when I get men to buy me champagne. What types of people would you NOT choose to live with you in the house: Negative people - those who don't see the beauty in life and don't understand how fortunate we are to be alive. A recurring theme on Big Brother is "expect the unexpected." How would you handle "the unexpected:" I would welcome it - I'm always expecting the unexpected. My life in Vegas is like a show; I welcome the spice of life. Bring it on! Which past Big Brother cast member did you like most or least: I like Laura the most because she stuck up for what she believed. What are you afraid of: I hate spiders!!!!!! Finish this sentence: "My life's motto is:" Try everything out the world has to offer and always keep a smile on your face. Make the world a better place. Is there anything else you want the fans to know about yourself: I have so many facets to my personality. I'm a model, a cocktail server, a chemist, a student, a charity head... I have life experiences to share.
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•Rachel has appeared in Big Brother 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, OTT, CBB 1, 20 and 25. •She was a contestant on seasons Big Brother 12 (US) and Big Brother 13 (US). Also, after her eviction in season 12, she returned to the house for 24 hours in a "Jury Fury" twist. •She appeared as a punishment by Pandora's Box for Ian Terry in Big Brother 14 (US). •She was seen handing the key to her sister and contestant Elissa Slater on Big Brother 15 (US). •She appeared as a guest commentator on Big Brother 16 (US). She also was a part of the big brother media day game. •On Big Brother 17 (US), she and Brendon announced her pregnancy. •On Big Brother 18 (US), she was in a segment showing her newborn baby, Adora. •She returned in Big Brother: Over The Top to host the Double Eviction Head of Household competition. •She returned to sing a musical number in the premiere HOH competition of Celebrity Big Brother 1 (US) alongside former houseguests Cody Nickson, Jessica Graf, Jessie Godderz, Jodi Rollins, and Paul Abrahamian. •She returned to host the fourth Power of Veto competition of Big Brother 20 (US). •Although she didn't physically appear, she and Jeff Schroeder recorded audio clips for Big Brother 25 (US)'s Week 5 "BB Odd Couples" HOH competition. •Rachel was called to compete on Big Brother 22 (US), but due to her second pregnancy she was unable to participate. It is rumored that production denied her request to let her compete and have her sister Elissa Slater do the competitions as her proxy, similar to Nick & Phil Paquette of Big Brother Canada 4, but this has not been confirmed by production or either Reilly sister. •Rachel appeared on Big Brother Canada 11 to give advice to the Week 9 HOH Ty McDonald, before eventually getting to meet with the other three remaining houseguests as well. •Rachel and Brendon were interviewed for the Big Brother: 25th Anniversary Celebration ahead of Big Brother 25 (US).
Personal Life
•Rachel & Brendon got married on September 8, 2012. •During her first pregnancy, Rachel competed on a Big Brother edition of The Price is Right Primetime Special that aired on May 24, 2016. Rachel and her partner, Lisa, won $3,000 while playing their pricing game. However, Rachel and Lisa failed to make it to the Showcase. •Rachel & Brendon's first child, a daughter named Adora Borealis Villegas, was born on April 8, 2016. •Rachel appeared on the fifth episode of Celebrity Fear Factor. She was partnered with Brendon, and competed against Caleb Reynolds and his brother Blake, Cody Calafiore and Zach Rance, along with Survivor castaways Abi-Maria Gomes and Sierra Dawn Thomas. •On April 17, 2020, Rachel competed in the Big Brother Canada versus Big Brother U.S. mini of Sequester hosted by Audrey Middleton. She originally finished in 18th after being dragged by Jesse Larson, but returned as part of the buyback. She later finished 11th/12th after her tether partner Tiffany Rousso was dragged by Anthony Douglas. •On Mother's Day, May 10, 2020, Rachel and Brendon announced that they were expecting a second child. •On November 11, 2020, Rachel gave birth to the couple's second child, a son named Adler Mateo Villegas. •Rachel joined Jason Guy as the new co-host of his podcast The Secret Alliance, which he used to host with Danielle Reyes, beginning with coverage for Big Brother 23 (US). They were eventually joined by Hannah Chaddha for Big Brother 24 (US). •Rachel competed in the fifth episode of USA's Snake in the Grass alongside Janelle Pierzina and Survivor contestants Cirie Fields and Stephenie LaGrossa. Cirie, Janelle and Rachel shared $100,000 after they correctly identified Stephenie as the "snake". •Rachel competed on the first season of Peacock's The Traitors alongside Cirie, Cody, Brandi Glanville and Ryan Lochte. As a Faithful, she was wrongly suspected of being a Traitor and banished in Episode 8, finishing in 8th place. •Rachel was rumored to be competing on the first season of E!'s House of Villains alongside Omarosa Manigault and Tiffany Pollard, but she ended up dropping from the cast before it began.
The Amazing Race
•In late 2011, Rachel & Brendon competed on the twentieth season of The Amazing Race as an engaged couple and ultimately finished in third place. •In late 2013, Rachel & Brendon competed on the second All-Stars season of The Amazing Race as a team of newlyweds. Brendon & Rachel won three legs and became the first team to make it to the final leg twice. However, Brendon & Rachel finished the race in third place again. •During the summer of 2018, Rachel competed alongside her sister Elissa Slater on the thirty-first season of The Amazing Race alongside fellow Big Brother (U.S.), Survivor, and The Amazing Race contestants in a special "Reality Clash" season. This would be Rachel's third time competing on The Amazing Race and her first time doing it without Brendon. Former Big Brother players Janelle Pierzina & Britney Haynes, and Nicole Franzel & Victor Arroyo also competed on the season. Rachel & Elissa were eliminated from the Race in 7th Place. Rachel managed to set the record for most legs ran by a woman with 32 legs ran across all three of her seasons.
•Rachel has won every endurance competition that she took part in in her Big Brother career.
•Rachel is the only female houseguest in Big Brother 12 (US) to win Head of Household twice. In fact, she won 2 of the 3 HOH's won by a female in that season.
•Rachel is one of twelve houseguests who have played in back-to-back seasons (the others being Janelle Pierzina, Kaysar Ridha, Howie Gordon, James Rhine, Jessie Godderz, Brendon Villegas, Da'Vonne Rogers, James Huling, Paul Abrahamian, David Alexander, and Nicole Anthony).
•Rachel is the third houseguest to win the first HOH and POV of the season, following Rachel Plencner and Janelle Pierzina.
•Rachel shares the record for earliest multiple HOH wins with Jessie Godderz, Loveita Adams, Miesha Tate, and Patrick Côté, having won the first and third HOH competitions on Big Brother 13 (US).
•Rachel is the second of four houseguests to win a season of Big Brother (US) as a returning player, following Mike Malin. They would be followed by Nicole Franzel and Cody Calafiore.
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Sep 16, 2011 · Big Brother crowned its 13th winner this week when Rachel Reilly beat out fellow HG Porsche Briggs in a 4-3 vote for the half-million dollar prize. An exuberant Rachel spoke with me in an interview that showed the rush of the win had not worn off even a day later.
After 75 days of back stabbing drama, Rachel Reilly was crowned the winner with four jury votes compared to Porsche Briggs’ three votes. [table id=16 /] Twist Facts: CBS producers created a unique twist by selecting former House Guests, called “Dynamic Duos” to re-enter the big brother house for a second chance at winning the $500,000.
