“Big Brother” 27 delivers a seismic shift in gameplay as the White Locust Resort twist unfolds further. The following contains spoilers from a special Tuesday, September 9 episode. Not only did familiar chaos erupt from unexpected eliminations, but newcomer Ava Pearl’s choice to select the first competitor in the safety chain challenge, rather than following Rachel Reilly’s suggestion, sparked an uproar in the house and outside with fans on social media.
Tyler Crispen—the two-time “Big Brother” alum and Season 20 runner-up—makes a memorable return as the Mastermind’s “concierge” overseeing the White Locust Resort challenge. Crispen appears in the backyard setting where he formally welcomes the remaining houseguests to the still-enigmatic “Month of Mayhem.”
Ava Pearl’s First Pick Alters the Game’s Trajectory
Rachel urged Ava to pick her first in the White Locust safety chain challenge. However, Ava, visibly uncomfortable with the physical contact involved, hesitated and instead chose Vince Panaro as her initial pick.
Ava later explained on “Big Brother” live feeds to Kelley Jorgensen that Rachel’s suggestion physical contact made her uncomfortable.
Ava ultimately choses Vince as the first houseguest to go first. After Vince’s safety, Rachel and Morgan are hurt that he would pick Lauren to go next in the safety chain rather than either of them.
Lauren then selects Morgan to compete in the White Locust puzzle next followed by Rachel.
‘Big Brother’ Mastermind Eliminates Rachel & Houseguests React
The return of the enigmatic Mastermind marked the beginning of an unprecedented twist: the challenge, introduced as part of a “Month of Mayhem” storyline.
As a result, Rachel—a veteran player and longstanding fan-favorite—was abruptly eliminated from the game during the live feeds blackout, bypassing any formal eviction or nomination stage. Her departure stunned both viewers and remaining houseguests, provoking strong reactions.
Rachel addresses the house in a final speech before exiting “You are going to have to work to win this game” adding that in order to get her jury vote on finale night, houseguests must “get blood on your hands, because I did, and I’ve done it three times now.”
Many complain the twist undermines the core fairness of “Big Brother”, while others argue it remains the show with the slogan “Expect the unexpected” coined by host, Julie Chen.
Social media exploded with criticism aimed squarely at Ava, as fans accused her of helping orchestrate Rachel’s sudden departure through her safety chain decision. Live feed stream footage revealed Ava was rubbed the wrong way by Rachel’s actions.
Several houseguests voiced frustration over the White Locust twist, noting that Rachel’s eviction stripped them of a crucial chance to strategize and cast votes.
For many, the lack of agency undermined the social core of “Big Brother”, where trust, alliances, and persuasion traditionally dictate outcomes. Instead, a timed challenge determined Rachel’s fate—leaving players uneasy about their own security and resentful of production for bypassing the game’s fundamental process.
What’s Next For The Houseguests
Following the twist, Lauren emerged as Head of Household (HOH), strategically nominating Ashley Hollis, Morgan Pope, and Will Williams—members of the Judges alliance—for eviction.
The next episode of “Big Brother” will air on Wednesday, September 10 with the Power of Veto up for grabs. At the end of tonight’s episode, CBS confirms that Chen will interview Rachel live for a proper exit interview on Thursday night’s eviction episode.
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