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TAR31: Rachel Reilly & Elissa Slater (Sisters/Big Brother)
« on: April 05, 2019, 03:45:35 PM »



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Rachel Reilly and Elissa Slater (Sisters)

Previous seasons: Big Brother 12, winner of Big Brother 13, The Amazing Race 20 and The Amazing Race: All-Stars (Rachel); Big Brother 15 (Elissa)

Rachel Reilly
Age: 34
Hometown: Van Nuys, California
Current occupations: Student, PT tech, yoga teacher, entrepreneur, casting, mom, entertainment, and blogger.

Three words to describe you:
Loyal, fierce/competitive, and courageous.

What excites you most about traveling?
This is my third Race and my first two I did with Brendon, my husband. It was really fun to race with him but this Race is really exciting because I get to do this with my sister. Growing up, Elissa and I moved a lot. I think I went to three middle schools and two high schools. Moving and only having your sister as a constant made us super close, then we went to college, got married, and didn't live together anymore. We still love to do everything together. Elissa was on Big Brother after I was, we got engaged the same weekend, we got married the same year, and we had babies together! So for us, doing the Race together is a dream come true! SISTER BONDING!

Who do you think will be your biggest competition: Racers, Houseguests, or Castaways?
I think the biggest threats are the Racers. The Race teams know what to expect and even though I have raced twice, my partner has never raced so this will be totally new to her. It's probably good to have a new set of eyes on something I feel so confident about, but I also hope that she listens to me because after all, I've done this twice before and NEVER BEEN ELIMINATED. This also adds pressure on both of us, but I mean, I'm Rachel Reilly, I've won two reality shows. I've got this in the bag ;)

Elissa Slater
Age: 32
Hometown: Las Vegas
Current occupation: Founder, CEO Drop Method® app

Three words to describe you:
Go-getter, focused, and determined.

What excites you most about traveling?
Seeing the world—especially with my sister, meeting new people and cultures, realizing the infinite possibilities of our world.

Who do you think will be your biggest competition: Racers, Houseguests, or Castaways?
Definitely the Racers.
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Re: TAR31: Rachel Reilly & Elissa Slater (Sisters/Big Brother)
« Reply #1 on: April 05, 2019, 04:54:30 PM »
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Re: TAR31: Rachel Reilly & Elissa Slater (Sisters/Big Brother)
« Reply #2 on: April 05, 2019, 06:38:57 PM »
Hoping there's a little less crying and whining from Rachel, the third time round!

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« Reply #3 on: April 05, 2019, 06:39:22 PM »
Biography

Rachel Reilly
Age: 34
Instagram: @rachelereillyvillegas
Hometown: Van Nuys, California
Current occupations: Student, PT tech, yoga teacher, entrepreneur, casting, mom, entertainment, and blogger.   

Three words to describe you:
Loyal, fierce/competitive, and courageous.

Favorite hobbies: Hiking, camping, and art.

What is the accomplishment you are most proud of?
My education, becoming a mom, and winning Big Brother!

What scares you most about traveling?
Missing my daughter.

What excites you most about traveling?
This is my third Race and my first two I did with Brendon, my husband. It was really fun to race with him but this Race is really exciting because I get to do this with my sister. Growing up, Elissa and I moved a lot. I think I went to three middle schools and two high schools. Moving and only having your sister as a constant made us super close, then we went to college, got married, and didn't live together anymore. We still love to do everything together. Elissa was on Big Brother after I was, we got engaged the same weekend, we got married the same year, and we had babies together! So for us, doing the Race together is a dream come true! SISTER BONDING!

What country and place would you most like to visit and why?
Africa Safari again. It’s amazing, I mean who gets to do that? But excited for everywhere.

What do you hope to accomplish by running the Race with your partner (other than winning one million bucks)?
Bonding time and building memories. Time with my sister is so valuable since we are both so busy with life. This is an opportunity to make some memories as sisters! We didn't get to do BB together so this will be really fun and exciting! We get to make memories, go on a crazy adventure and try to make better lives for our families.

Who do you think will be your biggest competition: Racers, Houseguests, or Castaways?
I think the biggest threats are the Racers. The Race teams know what to expect and even though I have raced twice, my partner has never raced so this will be totally new to her. It's probably good to have a new set of eyes on something I feel so confident about, but I also hope that she listens to me because after all, I've done this twice before and NEVER BEEN ELIMINATED. This also adds pressure on both of us, but I mean I'm Rachel Reilly, I've won two reality shows. I’ve got this in the bag ;)

Do you think Big Brother prepared you for The Amazing Race? Do you think you learned anything on BB that will help you on the Race?
I think being on The Amazing Race prepared me more for this than Big Brother. The Amazing Race isn't usually as strategic with the other Racers, but I think since we have Racers, Houseguests, and Castaways we are going to really see more of a social game being played. I am totally prepared to make alliances on this race and use my race experience and my BB experience.

Elissa Slater
Age: 32
Instagram: @ELISSERCISE
Twitter: @ELISSAREILLYS
Hometown: Las Vegas
Current occupation: Founder, CEO Drop Method® App

Describe what you do:
Rachel and I recently launched a comprehensive fitness and nutrition app, Drop Method®. We are the most comprehensive app on the market and offer everything you need to drop weight, stress, and excuses! Programs designed by specialists and nutrition products designed by a team of physicians and chemists (Rachel and myself)! We have all your needs in one convenient app to help you finally reach your goals and maintain them—permanently! We have a meal delivery program specifically designed for weight loss with the drop method meal programs that delivers all across North America (some small cities may not have service available).

Three words to describe you: Go-getter, focused, and determined.

Favorite hobbies: Yoga, tennis, travel, and making a difference!

What is the accomplishment you are most proud of?
My children and graduating college Summa Cum Laude, Presidential Scholar. Also, proud of working on my Masters and the Drop Method® App is HUGE. Obviously being on Big Brother and The Amazing Race are once in a lifetime opportunities.

What scares you most about traveling?
Diseases and flying. Also safety of food, activities, and travel.

What excites you most about traveling?
Seeing the world—especially with my sister, meeting new people and cultures, realizing the infinite possibilities of our world.

What country and place would you most like to visit and why?
Africa—to see all the animals.

What do you hope to accomplish by running the Race with your partner (other than winning one million bucks)?
I hope to overcome my fear of flying!

Who do you think will be your biggest competition: Racers, Houseguests, or Castaways?
Definitely the Racers.

Do you think Big Brother prepared you for The Amazing Race? Do you think you learned anything on BB that will help you on the Race?
I think we learned that the Big Brother casts are groups of pathological liars and never under any circumstances to trust any of them. Actually, literally, so don’t trust Big Brother Houseguests ever, ever, except me. You can trust me with your health in particular. 

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Re: TAR31: Rachel Reilly & Elissa Slater (Sisters/Big Brother)
« Reply #4 on: April 05, 2019, 06:56:35 PM »
Omg queens <3 hope they go far


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Re: TAR31: Rachel Reilly & Elissa Slater (Sisters/Big Brother)
« Reply #5 on: April 05, 2019, 06:59:02 PM »
So excited! I've always wanted to see them Race together after watching Elissa on BB. And Rachel is definitely a TAR All-Star. I even consider her more of a TAR All-Star than a BB All-Star, tbh hehe

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« Reply #6 on: April 05, 2019, 07:00:49 PM »
Elissa deserves this after getting bullied and stepped on on bb15 Reilly’s FTW

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Re: TAR31: Rachel Reilly & Elissa Slater (Sisters/Big Brother)
« Reply #7 on: April 06, 2019, 10:29:39 AM »
It sure makes up for their conspicuous absence from that The Price Is Right special three years ago.

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Re: TAR31: Rachel Reilly & Elissa Slater (Sisters/Big Brother)
« Reply #8 on: April 06, 2019, 02:03:10 PM »
Will be quite interesting to see how Rachel is with her sister instead of Brendon.

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Re: TAR31: Rachel Reilly & Elissa Slater (Sisters/Big Brother)
« Reply #9 on: April 06, 2019, 08:41:35 PM »
I don't watch BB so I'm wondering if Elissa has a strong enough personality to keep Rachel in check
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Re: TAR31: Rachel Reilly & Elissa Slater (Sisters/Big Brother)
« Reply #10 on: April 07, 2019, 03:05:08 PM »
E single-handedly fended off an entire alliance of bigots on BB15, so...

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« Reply #11 on: April 10, 2019, 05:36:21 PM »
I don't watch BB so I'm wondering if Elissa has a strong enough personality to keep Rachel in check
If Elissa could hold her own against the racists on BB15, I think handling Rachel would be a vacation in comparison

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« Reply #12 on: April 10, 2019, 11:15:06 PM »
Plus they've obviously known each other their whole lives. I think TAR20 was like a little more than a year since Brendon and Rachel met on BB12. It should be a much different dynamic with the sisters.

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« Reply #13 on: April 11, 2019, 03:09:47 PM »
Plus they've obviously known each other their whole lives. I think TAR20 was like a little more than a year since Brendon and Rachel met on BB12. It should be a much different dynamic with the sisters.
And Elissa seems to be relatively calmer than Rachel, which also helps matters. Back on TAR20, Brendon wasn't exactly a patient person, and when you combine that with Rachel being over the top/loud, then it's understandable how the two would clash at times

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« Reply #14 on: April 11, 2019, 03:11:57 PM »
Plus they've obviously known each other their whole lives. I think TAR20 was like a little more than a year since Brendon and Rachel met on BB12. It should be a much different dynamic with the sisters.
And Elissa seems to be relatively calmer than Rachel, which also helps matters. Back on TAR20, Brendon wasn't exactly a patient person, and when you combine that with Rachel being over the top/loud, then it's understandable how the two would clash at times
That's true. Elissa's super mellow
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Re: TAR31: Rachel Reilly & Elissa Slater (Sisters/Big Brother)
« Reply #15 on: April 12, 2019, 08:57:51 AM »
I just watched TAR20 and am towards the end of TAR24.

I could see a difference in the relationship of Brenchel in both seasons.  I agree the newness of the relationship was a factor in TAR20.  Both of them were much better with each other in TAR24. By that time they were married and much more comfortable in their relationship.

It will be interesting to see Rachel with a different partner. 

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« Reply #16 on: April 12, 2019, 09:09:28 AM »
In TAR24, Rachel held herself together almost the entire race, even with the whole alliance against her. Up until that boots Detour at Final 4.

I think she'll be fine this time :)

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« Reply #17 on: April 12, 2019, 11:21:24 AM »
So glad that BB13's winner and BB15's star get to race on a season without the unwatchability of either TAR20 or TAR24, the two worst ever.

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« Reply #18 on: April 12, 2019, 01:11:22 PM »
In TAR24, Rachel held herself together almost the entire race, even with the whole alliance against her. Up until that boots Detour at Final 4.

I think she'll be fine this time :)
That's true, because now that you mention it, she was pretty calm during that nightclub Detour in Malaysia, and I did love the moment where she and Brendon, who were clearly racing for last against Luke and Margie, were constantly encouraging Luke to complete the Detour

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Re: TAR31: Rachel Reilly & Elissa Slater (Sisters/Big Brother)
« Reply #19 on: April 20, 2019, 11:46:29 AM »
Biography


Do you think Big Brother prepared you for The Amazing Race? Do you think you learned anything on BB that will help you on the Race?
I think we learned that the Big Brother casts are groups of pathological liars and never under any circumstances to trust any of them. Actually, literally, so don’t trust Big Brother Houseguests ever, ever, except me. You can trust me with your health in particular.

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« Reply #20 on: April 20, 2019, 07:42:42 PM »
Biography


Do you think Big Brother prepared you for The Amazing Race? Do you think you learned anything on BB that will help you on the Race?
I think we learned that the Big Brother casts are groups of pathological liars and never under any circumstances to trust any of them. Actually, literally, so don’t trust Big Brother Houseguests ever, ever, except me. You can trust me with your health in particular.

 :lol: :lol:
It true bb15 had a toxic cast except for Elissa, Helen and Candice

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« Reply #21 on: May 30, 2019, 01:51:38 AM »
Speaking of their original seasons, I was thinking about people who weren't big fans of the Reillys so I have this list:

People friendly with or worked with Rachel & Elissa on TAR20/24 and BB12/13/15
  • Bopper/Mark
  • Nary/Jamie
  • Kerri/Stacy
  • Janelle/Britney
  • Helen
  • Candice
  • Jeff/Jordan
And anti-Reilly in same period:
  • Vanessa/Ralph
  • Art/JJ
  • Dave/Connor
  • Caroline/Jen
  • All BB15 racists
  • The remaining teams on TAR31

I think I trust the judgement of the 1st group much more than the ones in the 2nd group.

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« Reply #22 on: May 30, 2019, 02:34:53 AM »
Speaking of their original seasons, I was thinking about people who weren't big fans of the Reillys so I have this list:

People friendly with or worked with Rachel & Elissa on TAR20/24 and BB12/13/15
  • Bopper/Mark
  • Nary/Jamie
  • Kerri/Stacy
  • Jessica/John (?)
  • Janelle/Britney
  • Helen
  • Candice
  • Jeff/Jordan
And anti-Reilly in same period:
  • Vanessa/Ralph
  • Art/JJ
  • Dave/Connor
  • Caroline/Jen
  • All BB15 racists
  • The remaining teams on TAR31

I think I trust the judgement of the 1st group much more than the ones in the 2nd group.

I don't remember Colin & Christie said they don't like the Reillys.
Also, you have missed Corinne & Eliza

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« Reply #23 on: May 30, 2019, 03:33:56 AM »
Ah, I meant "most of" the teams remaining on TAR31 hehe

And I didn't include Corinne & Eliza since they're friends now post-Race I guess lol

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« Reply #24 on: June 02, 2019, 02:55:51 PM »
Speaking of their original seasons, I was thinking about people who weren't big fans of the Reillys so I have this list:

People friendly with or worked with Rachel & Elissa on TAR20/24 and BB12/13/15
  • Bopper/Mark
  • Nary/Jamie
  • Kerri/Stacy
  • Janelle/Britney
  • Helen
  • Candice
  • Jeff/Jordan
And anti-Reilly in same period:
  • Vanessa/Ralph
  • Art/JJ
  • Dave/Connor
  • Caroline/Jen
  • All BB15 racists
  • The remaining teams on TAR31

I think I trust the judgement of the 1st group much more than the ones in the 2nd group.
One slight modification with the 1st group. Jordan and Rachel got into some conflict post BB13, because when Jeff & Jordan got that offer to appear on Marriage Boot Camp, Rachel reportedly said stuff about how the only reason J/J got that gig was because she & Brendon declined it. And as you can imagine, Jordan didn't take too kindly to those comments, especially since she was never trying to make a career out of reality TV the way Rachel has.