‘Big Brother’ star Rachel Reilly killed by dinosaur in season 28 premiere
The 'Big Brother' Season 28 premiere features a shock death for returning star Rachel Reilly and a tribute to late contestant Mickey Lee.
📍 How it ended
Rachel Reilly made a surprise return in a volcano stunt. Following this, she broke her silence regarding the event.
Epilogue added 42d ago, after coverage quieted.
Quick answers
What happened to Rachel Reilly in the Season 28 premiere?
According to Entertainment Weekly, she was killed by a dinosaur.
Who is Mickey Lee and why was she mentioned?
Mickey Lee was a former 'Big Brother' contestant who died at age 35; the show aired an "In loving memory" tribute to her during the Season 28 premiere.
Which 'Survivor' winner joined the cast of Season 28?
Dee Valladares was revealed as the final player for the season.
🌍 How it travelled
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The brief
The premiere of 'Big Brother' Season 28 included the death of star Rachel Reilly, who was killed by a dinosaur. The episode also featured Rachel Reilly breaking her silence following a surprise return in a volcano stunt. Coverage from Entertainment Weekly, CBS News, People.com, and E!
News emphasizes the show's tribute to former contestant Mickey Lee, who died at age 35. Reports from Yahoo and E! News note that this tribute occurred approximately six to seven months after her death.
Viewers are now tracking the Season 28 houseguests, including 'Survivor' winner Dee Valladares and other returning faces. Coverage from Gold Derby and Yahoo focuses on the first HOH results and the identity of the final mystery houseguest.
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Coverage (20)
- ‘Big Brother’ pays tribute to Mickey Lee after contestant died at age 35: ‘In loving memory’ Entertainment Weekly · 45d ago broke it first
- How Big Brother Honored Mickey Lee 7 Months After Her Death Yahoo · 45d ago
- How Big Brother Paid Tribute to Mickey Lee 7 Months After Her Death E! News · 45d ago
- “Big Brother” honors late contestant Mickey Lee with onscreen tribute after her death at age 35 Yahoo · 45d ago
- ‘Big Brother’ Pays Tribute to Former Contestant Mickey Lee 6 Months After Her Death at 35 People.com · 45d ago
- "Big Brother" honors former contestant Mickey Lee after her death at 35: "In loving memory" CBS News · 45d ago
- ‘Big Brother’ Pays Tribute To Mickey Lee During Season 28 Premiere Deadline · 45d ago
- ‘Big Brother 28’ spoilers: Who is the 17th houseguest, and what is the significance of Dec. 20, 2023? Gold Derby · 45d ago
- Who is on the new season of Big Brother? Season 28 cast in photos Milwaukee Journal Sentinel · 45d ago
- ‘Big Brother 28’ spoilers: First HOH crowned, noms locked in Yahoo · 45d ago
- “Survivor” winner Dee Valladares officially revealed as final “Big Brother” season 28 player Yahoo · 45d ago
- Big Brother’s Rachel Reilly Breaks Her Silence After Making Surprise Return in Volcano Stunt Yahoo · 45d ago
- Why Fans Are Convinced That Dee Valladares Is the Other ‘Survivor’ Alum Joining BB28 Yahoo · 45d ago
- 'Big Brother' adds more familiar faces. See photos of Season 28 houseguests USA Today · 45d ago
- It’s Time to Meet the ‘Big Brother’ Season 28 Housemates Competing for the $750K Prize Pot Yahoo · 45d ago
- ‘Big Brother 28’ premiere recap: Angela Murray, Rick Devens, and Salina EsTitties enter the ‘BB’ house with 13 reality competition newbies Gold Derby · 45d ago
- Meet the Contestants on ‘Big Brother’ Season 28 People.com · 45d ago
- How to Watch ‘Big Brother 28’ Online Variety · 45d ago
- Big Brother 28 Spoilers: Who Won First HOH And The Final Mystery Houseguest's Identity Yahoo · 45d ago
- ‘Big Brother’ star Rachel Reilly killed by dinosaur in season 28 premiere Entertainment Weekly · 45d ago broke it first
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