Mickey Lee from ‘Big Brother 27’ responds to Rachel Reilly’s dismissal.

Rachel Riley’s Elimination Sparks Outrage

The shocking ousting of Season 13 winners from Season 27 has left “Big Brother” fans fuming.

After Mickey Lee’s eviction last Thursday, the live feed went dark for an entire day. When it finally resumed, viewers saw Riley, 40, eliminated through a safety chain competition instead of a standard vote.

In a recent interview, Lee, 35, expressed his dismay over the fans’ “anger” regarding Riley’s elimination, which will be showcased in an episode airing Tuesday.

“I think they misjudged my girl,” Lee remarked. “I’ve heard she deserved better in the competition. Honestly, I think she should’ve had the chance to vote.”

Lee added, “But I guess they expect the unexpected from the show—they really mean it.”

Despite having a rocky relationship with Riley during the season, Lee softened his tone in the interview, insisting, “Rachel and I had our ups and downs, but I love that woman. She’s exceptional.”

Lee also touched on his dynamic with Morgan Pope, mentioning a playful social media post about blocking the 33-year-old gamer.

“When I said that, it was all in good fun. I don’t actually care about the distractions,” Lee explained.

“Yes, I blocked her. It’s just to remove things I don’t want to see. If you’re trying to stay true to someone, but keep being told you’re stuck in your own head, it feels like you’re just going around in circles,” he added.

Addressing the speculation around his connection with Pope, Lee said, “I’m honestly surprised it got this big. I mean, people are going to speculate, especially when they’re watching from home.”

Lee reflected on the boundaries in Pope’s relationship with Vince Panalo, who has a girlfriend outside the house. “Every relationship is unique, so I can’t really comment on what they understood before he came on,” he noted.

If he were to get involved with Vince, however, “I don’t think I would actually want to see that,” Lee admitted, suggesting that perspective can often change things.