# Survivor veterans on Big Brother 28 > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/survivor-veterans-on-big-brother-28 > Updated: 2026-09-25T19:47:49.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. The presence of ‘Survivor’ veterans in ‘Big Brother 28’ sparked debate among reality television personalities. Initially, winner Rachel Reilly expressed support for Dee Valladares and Rick Devens, stating she wanted them to ‘steamroll’ the competition to encourage more aggressive play in future seasons. However, other legends like Danielle Reyes and Britney Haynes expressed reservations about the crossover players dominating ‘Big Brother territory.’ Following her eviction at the Final Four stage, Dee Valladares addressed conspiracy theories suggesting the season was rigged in favor of returning icons. Valladares clarified that her status as a ‘reality icon’ acted as both an advantage and a target. She attributed her exit to difficulties with mental and puzzle-based challenges. With Valladares eliminated, the competition has progressed to the final three contestants: Drew Campbell, Rick Devens, and Taylor Brown. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-25: Dee Valladares addresses 'Big Brother' rigging claims after eviction Following her eviction from 'Big Brother' 28, Dee Valladares addressed rigging allegations and discussed how her struggle with mental challenges prevented her from making history as a dual 'Survivor' and 'Big B 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dee-valladares-addresses-big-brother-rigging-claims-after-eviction ### 2026-08-27: Rachel Reilly backs Survivor veterans to dominate Big Brother 28 Big Brother legend Rachel Reilly is rooting for Survivor veterans Dee Valladares and Rick Devens to dominate Big Brother 28, aiming to push future contestants to play more aggressively. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rachel-reilly-backs-survivor-veterans-to-dominate-big-brother-28 --- Cite as: Survivor veterans on Big Brother 28. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/survivor-veterans-on-big-brother-28