Ava said several things about Rachel around the time of Rachel's elimination from Big Brother 27:
- Ava called Rachel a "b*tch" and criticized her gameplay, notably saying Rachel should not have "yanked" her hand during the White Locust competition. Ava said she was not going to be "yanked around on national television" and called Rachel's behavior "rude" and said Rachel "played herself".
- Ava appeared to have a different feeling about their supposed final two alliance, even reacting negatively to Rachel grabbing her arm to discuss strategy. Ava showed frustration and did not pick Rachel first in the competition, which led to Rachel's elimination.
- After Rachel’s eviction, Ava made some nasty comments about Rachel on live feeds, which caused backlash from fans.
- In an interview, Ava stated that Rachel got on her nerves, implying there were personal as well as strategic reasons for her choice during the competition.
- Despite the tension, Ava also acknowledged Rachel as a "great lady" and said they have a "good relationship," though they haven't talked since Rachel went to the jury.
Overall, Ava’s comments reflect a complex mix of criticism, frustration, and a somewhat ambivalent acknowledgment of their relationship. Ava criticized Rachel’s approach in the game and showed irritation about physical contact during strategy discussion, but also expressed some respect for Rachel as a player.
