‘I’m not going to apologize…’ Big Brother’s Rylie Jeffries breaks silence after shock eviction… CBS bosses secretly ‘prepare’ him for explosive live finale as controversial bull rider plots emotional return, faces his housemates, and teases a showdown that could change everything… - suong
Posted September 29, 2025
REALITY TV villain Rylie Jeffries will refuse to fully apologize for his controversial behavior inside the Big Brother house, the U.S. Sun can exclusively reveal.
The big bosses at CBS have reportedly “prepared” the professional bull rider for what’s to come, so he’s ready to properly address his polarizing performance on season 27.
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Rylie Jeffries moments after his eviction from Big BrotherCredit: CBS
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Rylie Jeffries has a heart-to-heart with co-star Mickey LeeCredit: CBS
After Rylie, 27, was evicted from Big Brother in late August, he has maintained a low profile and has barely been heard from since.
CBS canceled all of his exit interviews, which they have not done for any other contestant this year, and he immediately fled Los Angeles to be with his family in Oklahoma.
At the time, The U.S. Sun was told that he “needed space to process” everything, as the mass backlash about him was apparently a shock.
However, an insider has now revealed that Rylie has been “doing amazing” recently and is in a “much better headspace.”
"He's willing to take on his critics and haters head-on. He plans on coming off as empathetic and understanding while still maintaining that he is a good guy.
“His goal is to show that, in his character, he respects women and cares deeply about Katherine.
“He's an emotional, heartfelt guy. He does not plan on full-on apologizing but wants to come off as understanding.”
The source added that “CBS had a talk with him and essentially media trained him to prepare for what's to come."
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Rylie Jeffries of the CBS series Big Brother
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Rylie cuddles up to Katherine Woodman inside of the Big Brother houseCredit: CBS
Despite some fans’ hoping that Rylie would not be invited back to Sunday's finale, The U.S. Sun previously reported that the polarizing star will indeed be part of the last episode.
“The plan is for Rylie to attend the finale. He has been asked back, and he plans to go. Katherine plans on going too.
“They will address Rylie’s comments and behavior at the finale and get his response to the backlash,” a source insisted.
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Rylie became the most buzzed-about contestant of the season when he got into a hot and heavy showmance with Katherine Woodman just days after moving into the house.
Big Brother villain Rylie Jeffries breaks silence after he was slammed for ‘scary’ treatment of Katherine Woodman
While their in-house relationship was celebrated by their fellow contestants, the reaction from the general public was much more negative.
The Oklahoma native was accused of being “creepy,” “aggressive,” and even “crossing the line” with his behavior toward Katherine.
At one point in the season, Rylie vowed that he and Katherine would be married outside of the Big Brother house, whether she “liked it or not.”
Viewer concern got so intense that at one point, fans begged production to “step in” to “protect” Katherine from the professional bull rider.
However, Katherine and Rylie have seemingly worked things out, as she has been in Oklahoma with the rancher all week.
A source close to the couple told The U.S. Sun that they are "very much back together."
“They finally reunited after weeks of processing emotions. Katherine has been really eager to see him and wanting to make things work but Rylie needed time.
"He's doing a lot better now and was so excited to see Katherine. I know he appreciated how she had his back in the house after he got evicted and how she had his back with the public too.
“After a bumpy few weeks, it's safe to say they have found their stride outside of the show. I wouldn't say they're boyfriend/girlfriend yet but it's heading in that direction.
“But they are very much together and are excited to both go to the finale,” the insider spilled.
The two-hour season 27 finale of Big Brother airs on Sunday, September 28th at 8:30 pm EST on CBS.
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Katherine Woodman and Rylie Jeffries on Big Brother's season 27Credit: CBS
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The couple shared a lot of intimate moments together inside the BB houseCredit: CBS
‘Is Ellie ok?’ Strictly fans left heartbroken as show’s first ever Down syndrome contestant breaks down on live TV and has to be comforted by pros — after admitting doctors once told her parents she would “never walk or...- suong
Strictly fans have voiced their concerns for Ellie Goldstein as the 'upset' star appeared to be comforted by professional dancers on the first live show.
The model, 23, is paired in this year's competition with pro
Vito Coppola and is already a favourite with fans.
She is the show's first ever contestant with Down syndrome and on Saturday night performed a cha-cha-cha to Yes, And? by Ariana Grande
- earning 17 points.
But later on in the show as host Claudia Winkleman spoke to a La Voix and Aljaž Škorjanec about their routine, Ellie appeared to get upset.
She was supported by professional dancers Dianne Buswell, Karen Hauer and contestant Harry Aikines-Aryeetey who put their arms around her and looked to be quietly speaking to her.
Those watching at home noticed the moment and penned on X: 'I've noticed Ellie looking uncomfortable. Also noticed her being supported by other dancers.',
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Strictly fans have voiced their concerns for Ellie Goldstein as the 'upset' star appeared to be comforted by professional dancers on the first live show
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She is the show's first ever contestant with Down syndrome and on Saturday night performed a cha-cha-cha to Yes, And? by Ariana Grande - earning 17 points
'Ellie looks a bit upset so it's lovely to see Harry and Karen comforting her #Strictly #StrictlyComeDancing.',
'Watching #Strictly last night, I noticed that Ellie appeared upset, and was being comforted/reassured by Karen and, I think, Harry?.',
'Is Ellie ok? #strictly.'
After the live show she took to Instagram however to share a positive message to say she'd had an 'amazing day'.
It comes after last week
Ellie declared she wants to be an inspiration to other people with disabilities after becoming the show's first ever contestant with Down syndrome.
She said the competition would give her opportunity to show 'what she was capable of'.
When Ellie was born, doctors said that she would 'never walk or talk', and one nurse devastatingly suggested that her parents might want to 'leave her' at the hospital.
But she has defied all expectations going on to model for Vogue and star in CBBC's Malory Towers, before signing up for Strictly.
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But later on in the show as host Claudia Winkleman spoke to a La Voix and Aljaž Škorjanec about their routine, Ellie appeared to get upset
Those watching at home noticed the moment and penned on X: 'I've noticed Ellie looking uncomfortable. Also noticed her being supported by other dancers'
Ahead of Saturday's first live show Ellie said: 'Being the first contestant with Down syndrome in the main Strictly series gives me the chance to show everyone who I am, what I've achieved, and what I'm capable of'.
'I hope I can be an inspiration to others watching at home – and most of all, I hope I make people smile and feel happy when they see me dancing!'.
Gucci hired Ellie for its Unconventional Beauty adverts, landing her the cover of Italian Vogue in 2020.
She has graced the covers of numerous magazines, including Elle and Glamour, featured in promotions for Gucci Beauty, Adidas, TK Maxx, Body Shop, Boots, Spotify, Victoria's Secret and Sports Direct, and even hung in the National Portrait Gallery in London on two occasions.
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The model, 23, is paired in this year's competition with pro Vito Coppola and is already a favourite with fans
Ellie has been flown to Sweden, Italy and Germany for photoshoots, and has just strutted her stuff on the catwalk at London Fashion Week.
When Mattel launched its first Barbie with Down's syndrome, the company hired the star to help promote the doll.
'I've done so much modelling and I love it,' she previously told Daily Mail.
'And I adored doing the Barbie job — it was great to finally see a doll that looked like me.'
