Rachel Reilly Net Worth

What is Rachel Reilly's net worth?

Rachel Reilly is a television personality, reality competition champion, casting producer, and media figure who has a net worth of $1.5 million. That is a combined net worth with her husband, fellow reality star Brendon Villegas.

Rachel Reilly is best known for her appearances on multiple seasons of "Big Brother" and "The Amazing Race." A fiery, outspoken competitor with a flair for drama and gameplay, she has earned a reputation as one of the most iconic houseguests in the show's history. After debuting on season 12 of "Big Brother" in 2010, she returned and won season 13, later competing in several other high-profile reality shows and ultimately returning as a surprise houseguest for season 27 in 2025. Outside of competition, Reilly has built a family with fellow reality star Brendon Villegas, with whom she has two children, and she has found success behind the scenes as a casting producer in the reality TV industry.

Early Life and Background

Rachel Eileen Reilly was born on October 16, 1983. Though she first came to fame in her late 20s, little has been publicly documented about her early years prior to reality TV stardom. She holds a background in chemistry and attended Western Carolina University, later earning a master's degree in chemistry from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

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Reality TV Career

"Big Brother"

Reilly entered the reality television world on season 12 of "Big Brother" in 2010, quickly gaining attention for her competitive spirit, emotional outbursts, and showmance with fellow contestant Brendon Villegas. She placed ninth that season but returned in season 13, where she played a strategic and physically strong game, ultimately winning the $500,000 grand prize.

In 2025, she returned to the franchise as the surprise 17th houseguest on season 27, marking her third time competing on the show. At 41, she was among the oldest contestants in the house but immediately made her presence felt with her confident gameplay and her memorable introduction referencing her marriage and past win.

"The Amazing Race"

Rachel and Brendon competed together on season 20 of "The Amazing Race" in 2012 as an engaged couple, finishing in third place. They returned for season 24 in 2014, again finishing in third. Rachel later returned for season 31 in 2019, this time competing with her sister, Elissa Slater, and the duo finished in seventh place.

Other Appearances

Rachel has also competed on:

• "Celebrity Fear Factor" (2018), where she and Brendon won
• "Snake in the Grass" (2022), sharing a $100,000 prize
• "Worst Cooks in America" (2025), finishing in eighth place
• "The Traitors" season 1 (2023), where she was a prominent early boot

Her long track record of reality competition success has made her a fan favorite among longtime viewers of the genre.

Work in Casting

Beyond her on-screen appearances, Reilly has carved out a career behind the scenes as a casting producer. She has worked on high-profile shows such as "The Golden Bachelor" and "The Floor," helping select contestants for a new generation of reality TV. Her experience as a former contestant brings a unique perspective to the casting process.

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Personal Life

Rachel met Brendon Villegas during season 12 of "Big Brother." Their relationship blossomed quickly, and they became engaged on Valentine's Day in 2011. The couple married on September 8, 2012, in a ceremony that was televised. They have two children: a daughter, Adora, born in April 2016, and a son, Adler, born in November 2020.

The family currently resides outside Birmingham, Alabama. Rachel has spoken openly about balancing motherhood with her competitive television career, stating that while she's highly driven in challenges, she's more collaborative than competitive in family life.

Real Estate

In 2021. Rachel and Brandon paid $360,000 for a home in Hoover, Alabama. Today, this home is worth around $500,000.

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