A fan favourite is heading back to Los Angeles, and longtime viewers are already celebrating. Reality star Rachel Reilly, best known for her iconic run on Big Brother, is returning to The Bold and the Beautiful for the first time in more than a decade. Her comeback airs Thursday, November 13 and Friday, November 14, marking a milestone moment in her connection with the CBS soap.

Rachel Reilly Steps Back Into the Spotlight

Rachel first appeared on Bold and Beautiful in 2010 as Rachel the Bikini Bar waitress. While many Big Brother alumni pop in for only one cameo, she became a recurring novelty, returning in 2011, 2013, and 2014. These upcoming episodes will be her thirtieth and thirty first appearances, making her one of the most frequent reality crossovers the soap has ever featured.

Speaking to TV Insider, Rachel explained her excitement. She said she hoped Big Brother would once again open the door for another episode. Her wish came true. She added that she has always adored the soap because she grew up watching it with her nana. For Rachel, the show feels like home.

A Very Different Job for Rachel

This time Rachel will not be delivering drinks or serving beachside cocktails. Instead, she arrives in Bill Spencer’s orbit as an energy healer and spiritual cleanser. Bill, Katie, and Liam will all share scenes with her as she works to cleanse the emotional fallout that Luna’s recent drama created for the Spencer family.

Rachel joked that in her imagination she has been promoted many times and might even buy the Bikini Bar one day with all the tips she has earned. But for now, she is bringing a new mystical flair to the world of Spencer Publications.

Reality Legend With a Love for Daytime

Despite her long list of competition shows including Big Brother, The Amazing Race, and The Traitors, Rachel admitted she holds a deep affection for soap operas. She loves their heightened emotions, their theatrical style, and the freedom to be bold.

She added that after years of intense competitions, the glamorous world of scripted daytime drama feels especially appealing. The physical challenges of reality shows take a serious toll, and she sees soaps as a welcome shift toward character driven storytelling.

Rachel’s husband, Brendon Villegas, also made several appearances on the soap in past years, once even sharing the screen with Thorne. Their joint cameos became a fun tradition for fans of both daytime and reality television.

What This Means for the Spencer Storyline

Rachel’s spiritual cleansing arrives just as the Spencer family tries to steady itself after Luna’s turmoil. Bill, Katie, and Liam may not believe in energy healing, but they are desperate for calm. Rachel’s return promises a mix of humour, heart, and much needed reprieve for the family, even if only for a moment.

Her comeback also continues Bold and Beautiful’s long tradition of blending two popular entertainment worlds. For fans who enjoy both, it is a nostalgic and joyful return.