Rachel Reilly, Danielle Reyes, and Britney Haynes speaking about Big Brother
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Rachel Reilly Wants 'Survivor' Legends To Dominate 'Big Brother 28'

The reality icon teamed up with Britney Haynes and Danielle Reyes to dish on the CBS show's milestone 1,000th episode and current house drama.

By Nina BrooksPublished Updated 2 min read

Reality television icon Rachel Reilly is making her desires for the future of CBS's flagship series loud and clear. Marking the monumental 1,000th episode of *Big Brother*, the Season 13 champion joined forces with fellow legends Danielle Reyes and Britney Haynes to reflect on the show's legacy and dish on the current season's house drama. During a conversation with **, Reilly admitted she wants to see veterans from *Survivor* step into the infamous house for *Big Brother 28* and completely steamroll the competition. The franchise veteran expressed enthusiasm for seeing castaways bring their raw, survivalist competitive instincts into the climate-controlled walls of the studio set. ## Why Does Rachel Reilly Want Survivor Alum On Big Brother? According to the report, Reilly believes that players trained in the harsh conditions of *Survivor* carry a distinct tactical edge. She highlighted that former island castaways often operate with a relentless, aggressive playstyle that could shatter predictable alliance structures. In her eyes, watching cross-over players take charge would inject fresh chaos into the long-running format. The commentary comes as *Big Brother* celebrates reaching its 1,000th episode, a rare milestone for American reality television. Alongside Reilly, fan-favorite strategist Danielle Reyes and beloved comedic commentator Britney Haynes weighed in on how the social strategy game has shifted over the decades. ## Who Are The Big Brother Legends Speaking Out? Reyes, widely considered one of the greatest strategists to never win the grand prize, brought her seasoned perspective to the discussion regarding the current houseguests. Meanwhile, Haynes, famous for her iconic diary room burns, added her trademark humor while evaluating how today's competitors handle the pressure of constant surveillance. Together, the three reality TV powerhouses looked back at the evolution of the series while giving their take on modern gameplay. Their shared history within the franchise lends significant weight to their opinions on where the competition should head next. While network executives have not announced any official plans for the cast of *Big Brother 28*, Reilly’s call for a full-scale *Survivor* takeover has already set social media ablaze. For fans who love high-stakes reality crossover drama, seeing island castaways tackle power struggles inside the house might just be the ultimate dream season.

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Rachel Reilly, Danielle Reyes, and Britney Haynes speaking about Big Brother
Reilly told us she wants “Survivor” alums Dee Valladares (seen here) and Rick Devens to “steamroll” the season.
Reilly said she thinks if one of the two win the game, there will be “more of an outright battle” between veteran players and newbies in future seasons (Devens is pictured above).
Reilly (seen above on “Big Brother 27”) called out some of the Season 28 newbies for being too loyal to the “Icons.”
“I give them props. You have to give it to the gamer,” Reilly said about Valladares, Devens and Angela Murray.
Reyes (seen here) told us that she’s rooting against the “Survivor” players.

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