The Chenbot also teases what her own time travel means moving forward. Big Brother host Julie Chen Moonves reacts to Rachel Reilly velociraptor attack (exclusive) The Chenbot also teases what her own time travel means moving forward. By Dalton Ross :maxbytes(150000):stripicc()/DaltonRossauthorphoto2e15b12006e2438a99fb06db6d682421.jpg) Dalton Ross is a writer and editor with over 25 years experience covering TV and the entertainment industry. Survivor is kind of his thing. EW's editorial guidelines July 10, 2026 8:48 a.m.

The Chenbot also teases what her own time travel means moving forward.

Big Brother host Julie Chen Moonves reacts to Rachel Reilly velociraptor attack (exclusive)

The Chenbot also teases what her own time travel means moving forward.

By Dalton Ross

Dalton Ross is a writer and editor with over 25 years experience covering TV and the entertainment industry. *Survivor* is kind of his thing.

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July 10, 2026 8:48 a.m. ET

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Rachel Reilly and a velociraptor on ‘Big Brother’ season 28. Credit:

- 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’s replacement?

*Each week, *Big Brother *host **Julie Chen Moonves** will weigh in exclusively with ** on 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 **franchise legend being attacked by a dinosaur**, and her own time-traveling adventure.*

Julie Chen Moonves on ‘Bg Brother’ season 28.

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**: Before we get into everything else, Julie: How are you holding up in the aftermath of ****BB legend Rachel Reilly**** being pushed by a velociraptor into a volcano to her fiery death?**

**JULIE CHEN MOONVES: **Rachel Reilly, RIP. Only the good die young. But then again… 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 Angela for celebrating her demise. Although one must always expect the unexpected in the BB World, in Rachel Reilly’s world, you should always expect her to somehow get the last laugh!

Rachel Reilly’s remains on ‘Big Brother’ season 28.

**What do you make of Rome, Chuk, and Jason winning their respective comps, and which newbies stood out to you on day 1?**

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…. As for the standouts this season for me right now: Jason, Ashley and LaTrice. **

Barrett Pfeiffer, Yash Patel and Drew Campbell on ‘Big Brother’ season 28.

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**I know it’s super early, but what do you think of Rick and Angela so far, and the way the newbies reacted to their arrivals?**

I am wondering if Angela will be this season’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’t seem to know too much about who he is.

‘Big Brother’ star Rachel Reilly killed by dinosaur in season 28 premiere

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**Finally, you took control after that prehistoric tragedy and did some time traveling yourself to find Rachel’s replacement, going to Dec. 20, 2023, which also happens to be the same date as the *****Survivor 45* finale****. What can you say about your trip back in time?**

I can say you need to make sure to tune in to *BB Unlocked* Friday night, and, of course, this Sunday’s supersized 90 minute episode to find answers!

Rick Devens; Angela Murray on ‘Big Brother’ season 28.

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