Who Won Big Brother 2011? Alum Rachel Reilly beat the odds and took home the coveted $500,000 prize after winning the final head of household battle and picking fellow housemate Porsche Briggs to go face-to-face before the jury composed of seven previously evicted house guests for the Big Brother crown on Wednesday night (September 14).

2011 Big Brother Season 13 Double Trouble Cast (Bios, PHOTOS)

Rachel received 4 votes against Porsche’s 3. Despite entering the competition as a veteran with her fiancé/ally Brendon Villegas, who was evicted twice during this season, Rachel stood out as a vicious competitor. She earned that prize. Rachel couldn’t be happier.

Rachel said, “It’s crazy: Last summer I met my fiancé, this summer I won Big Brother! This has changed my life. We get to start our future together. We get to have a dream wedding. And Brendon is a grad student so … ”

BB contestant Jeff Schroeder took home a $25,000 prize after being voted by the fans as their favorite house guest. “Double Trouble” was a great season. Congratulations to Rachel and Jeff!!