{"id":2496453,"date":"2026-07-10T13:47:07","date_gmt":"2026-07-10T13:47:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2496453"},"modified":"2026-07-10T13:47:07","modified_gmt":"2026-07-10T13:47:07","slug":"big-brother-host-julie-chen-moonves-reacts-to-rachel-reilly-velociraptor-attack-exclusive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/big-brother-host-julie-chen-moonves-reacts-to-rachel-reilly-velociraptor-attack-exclusive\/","title":{"rendered":"\u201cBig Brother\u201d host Julie Chen Moonves reacts to Rachel Reilly velociraptor attack (exclusive)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div data-article-body=\"true\" data-body-type=\"bodyblocks\">\n<h3 class=\"mb-4 text-lg font-bold\">Key Points<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"mb-4\">\n<li class=\"ml-4 safari:ml-6 list-disc\">\n<div>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Julie Chen Moonves shares her thoughts on that wild <em>Big Brother <\/em>premiere, including Rachel Reilly perishing in a volcano.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 safari:ml-6 list-disc\">\n<div>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The host weighs in on how reality all-stars Rick Devens and Angela Murray are integrating into the game.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 safari:ml-6 list-disc\">\n<div>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Plus, what can the Chenbot say about her own time travel to find Rachel&#8217;s replacement?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><em>Each week,\u00a0<\/em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Big Brother;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;link&quot;,&quot;yLinkElementType&quot;:&quot;article_link&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/ew.com\/big-brother\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Big Brother<\/a>\u00a0<em>host\u00a0<\/em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Julie Chen Moonves;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;link&quot;,&quot;yLinkElementType&quot;:&quot;article_link&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/ew.com\/julie-chen-moonves-addresses-long-term-future-big-brother-host-11766994\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Julie Chen Moonves<\/em><\/a><em>\u00a0will weigh in exclusively with\u00a0<\/em>Entertainment Weekly<em>\u00a0on the latest events inside the house. This week, she reacts to premiere night shenanigans, including her thoughts on the new cast, how Rick and Angela are integrating into the house, a <\/em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:franchise legend being attacked by a dinosaur;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;link&quot;,&quot;yLinkElementType&quot;:&quot;article_link&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/ew.com\/big-brother-rachel-reilly-killed-by-dinosaur-season-28-premiere-12015864\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><em>franchise legend being attacked by a dinosaur<\/em><\/a><em>, and her own time-traveling adventure.<\/em><\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-0 size-full\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-3 right-3 rounded-full bg-primary p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-primary\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"flex-none size-4 -scale-x-100 text-primary lg:size-6 [&amp;_path]:fill-current\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M3.1 3.1V11h1.8V6.314l5.392 5.393 1.415-1.414L6.313 4.9H11V3.1zm17.8 17.8V13h-1.8v4.686l-5.393-5.393-1.415 1.414 5.393 5.393H13v1.8z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed bottom-0 left-0 right-0 top-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-primary hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p><i>Julie Chen Moonves on &#8216;Bg Brother&#8217; season 28<br \/>Credit: Matthew Taplinger\/cbs<\/i><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: Before we get into everything else, Julie: How are you holding up in the aftermath of <\/strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:BB legend Rachel Reilly;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;link&quot;,&quot;yLinkElementType&quot;:&quot;article_link&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/ew.com\/big-brother-star-rachel-reilly-addresses-controversial-exit-11807019\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>BB legend Rachel Reilly<\/strong><\/a><strong> being pushed by a velociraptor into a volcano to her fiery death?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>JULIE CHEN MOONVES: <\/strong>Rachel Reilly, RIP. Only the good die young. But then again\u2026 knowing Rachel Reilly, she probably has made the lava her minions, faked her own death, had Brendon in the dinosaur suit, and is coming back for revenge on <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Angela;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;link&quot;,&quot;yLinkElementType&quot;:&quot;article_link&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/ew.com\/big-brother-angela-murray-eviction-interview-next-reality-show-8719367\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Angela<\/a> for celebrating her demise. Although one must always expect the unexpected in the BB World, in Rachel Reilly&#8217;s world, you should always expect her to somehow get the last laugh!<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Rachel Reilly's remains on 'Big Brother' season 28Credit: cbs\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/lo\/mysterio\/api\/2de9cc1aeb0d8737de48f176cac30ef22b203e822552802476f1abd86407fcf1\/lightyear_networkapi\/resizefill_w960;quality_80;format_webp\/https:%2F%2Fmedia.zenfs.com%2Fen%2Fentertainment_weekly_785%2F135202fe3603a243820a61994e84dc9b\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-0 size-full\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-3 right-3 rounded-full bg-primary p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-primary\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"flex-none size-4 -scale-x-100 text-primary lg:size-6 [&amp;_path]:fill-current\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M3.1 3.1V11h1.8V6.314l5.392 5.393 1.415-1.414L6.313 4.9H11V3.1zm17.8 17.8V13h-1.8v4.686l-5.393-5.393-1.415 1.414 5.393 5.393H13v1.8z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed bottom-0 left-0 right-0 top-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-primary hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p><i>Rachel Reilly&#8217;s remains on &#8216;Big Brother&#8217; season 28<br \/>Credit: cbs<\/i><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>What do you make of Rome, Chuk, and Jason winning their respective comps, and which newbies stood out to you on day 1?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">I thought it was interesting it was all men who won. Although Rome won the balancing competition, Kamu looked like he had it buttoned up at one point. Hmmmmm\u2026. As for the standouts this season for me right now: Jason, Ashley and LaTrice.\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Barrett Pfeiffer, Yash Patel and Drew Campbell on 'Big Brother' season 28Credit: Matthew Taplinger\/cbs\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/lo\/mysterio\/api\/ec7a6b649ddb1894242f6b725acb55f27bc4448ad7bff2f3d42ca94d77b8f28e\/lightyear_networkapi\/resizefill_w960;quality_80;format_webp\/https:%2F%2Fmedia.zenfs.com%2Fen%2Fentertainment_weekly_785%2F2d7e8d17de212ff05da0411f1b99c52c\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-0 size-full\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-3 right-3 rounded-full bg-primary p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-primary\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"flex-none size-4 -scale-x-100 text-primary lg:size-6 [&amp;_path]:fill-current\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M3.1 3.1V11h1.8V6.314l5.392 5.393 1.415-1.414L6.313 4.9H11V3.1zm17.8 17.8V13h-1.8v4.686l-5.393-5.393-1.415 1.414 5.393 5.393H13v1.8z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed bottom-0 left-0 right-0 top-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-primary hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p><i>Barrett Pfeiffer, Yash Patel and Drew Campbell on &#8216;Big Brother&#8217; season 28<br \/>Credit: Matthew Taplinger\/cbs<\/i><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>I know it&#8217;s super early, but what do you think of Rick and Angela so far, and the way the newbies reacted to their arrivals?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">I am wondering if Angela will be this season&#8217;s version of who Rachel Reilly was last year: the Queen. She was definitely received like a rock star surprising their fans. As for Rick\/Devens, the only person I saw freaking out was Angela. She is clearly a fan. But the others didn&#8217;t seem to know too much about who he is. \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>Finally, you took control after that prehistoric tragedy and did some time traveling yourself to find Rachel&#8217;s replacement, going to Dec. 20, 2023, which also happens to be the same date as the <\/strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Survivor 45;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;link&quot;,&quot;yLinkElementType&quot;:&quot;article_link&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/ew.com\/survivor-45-dee-valladares-winner-tribal-council-breakdown-interview-8419010\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><em>Survivor 45<\/em><\/strong><\/a><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:finale;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;link&quot;,&quot;yLinkElementType&quot;:&quot;article_link&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/ew.com\/survivor-45-dee-valladares-winner-tribal-council-breakdown-interview-8419010\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><strong> finale<\/strong><\/a><strong>. What can you say about your trip back in time?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">I can say you need to make sure to tune in to <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:BB Unlocked;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;link&quot;,&quot;yLinkElementType&quot;:&quot;article_link&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/ew.com\/big-brother-unlocked-announces-hosting-shakeup-new-game-twist-12009744\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><em>BB Unlocked<\/em><\/a> Friday night, and, of course, this Sunday&#8217;s supersized 90 minute episode to find answers!\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Rick Devens; Angela Murray on 'Big Brother' season 28Credit: Evan Mulling\/cbs\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/lo\/mysterio\/api\/1b81c73685a9b7f7cd0177acc83aa818349d3cfc70f2e2def45d6336851a1041\/lightyear_networkapi\/resizefill_w960;quality_80;format_webp\/https:%2F%2Fmedia.zenfs.com%2Fen%2Fentertainment_weekly_785%2Fd25c869dc2b9ccb7f570527c326b464a\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-0 size-full\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-3 right-3 rounded-full bg-primary p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-primary\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"flex-none size-4 -scale-x-100 text-primary lg:size-6 [&amp;_path]:fill-current\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M3.1 3.1V11h1.8V6.314l5.392 5.393 1.415-1.414L6.313 4.9H11V3.1zm17.8 17.8V13h-1.8v4.686l-5.393-5.393-1.415 1.414 5.393 5.393H13v1.8z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed bottom-0 left-0 right-0 top-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-primary hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p><i>Rick Devens; Angela Murray on &#8216;Big Brother&#8217; season 28<br \/>Credit: Evan Mulling\/cbs<\/i><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong><em>Want to be kept up with all things Survivor? Dig deep and sign up for Entertainment Weekly&#8217;s <\/em><\/strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:free Survivor Weekly newsletter;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;link&quot;,&quot;yLinkElementType&quot;:&quot;article_link&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/ew.com\/survivor-weekly-newsletter-11805993\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><em>free Survivor Weekly newsletter<\/em><\/strong><\/a><strong><em> to have all the latest news, interviews, and commentary sent right to your inbox.\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Read the original article on <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Entertainment Weekly;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;link&quot;,&quot;yLinkElementType&quot;:&quot;article_link&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/ew.com\/big-brother-host-julie-chen-moonves-reacts-rachel-reilly-velociraptor-attack-exclusive-12015894\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Entertainment Weekly<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.yahoo.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Key Points Julie Chen Moonves shares her thoughts on that wild Big Brother premiere, including Rachel Reilly perishing in a volcano. The host weighs in on how reality all-stars Rick Devens and Angela Murray are integrating into the game. Plus, what can the Chenbot say about her own time travel to find Rachel&#8217;s replacement? 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