by Gina Scarpa

This season on Big Brother, one of the biggest hot button issues was the relationship between Rachel Reilly and Brendon Villegas.  While some fans sided with Team Brachel, others felt that Rachel was rude to her fellow houseguests while Brendon did her dirty work long after she left the game.  Whatever your opinion of them, there's no denying that the pair made good television and competed hard in crucial competitions.  This past week, Brendon was evicted from the house, joining his girlfriend in the jury house.  Today, he spoke to RealityWanted in an exclusive interview about life, love, and the Big Brother house.

Q. Gina, RealityWanted: What made you want to try out for Big Brother?

A. Brendon: It was a once in a lifetime opportunity and I also thought it would be a nice break before I begin my 5 year plunge into my PHD.

Q. Gina, RealityWanted: What was it about Rachel that drew you to her?
A. Brendon: It was her intelligence - that was a huge part for me. She also has an unparallel fire in her spirit, which ultimately sealed the deal for me.

Q. Gina, RealityWanted: You were accused repeatedly this season of playing Rachel's game instead of your own. What is your response to that?
A. Brendon: Rachel and I had the same game... we were playing together. Therefore, I think it would be more accurate to say that we were playing together.

Q. Gina, RealityWanted: You seemed on better terms with people late in the game. What happened? Were there reconciliations?
A. Brendon: No, I just figured since I was going to be in the house I better get along with everyone the best I could. It was already bad enough not having Rachel in the house.

Q. Gina, RealityWanted: Do you feel like you were misunderstood this season? What do you wish people knew about you?

A. Brendon: I guess I would want people to know that I'm a really nice guy. I might have come off as a jerk when I was trying to take a bullet for Rachel, but that was all strategy. I wanted her to be able to stay longer in the game.

Q. Gina, RealityWanted: What do you feel was your best move in the game?
A. Brendon: Easy. Falling in love with Rachel... best move I ever made inside the house.

Q. Gina, RealityWanted: What do you think the future holds for you and Rachel?
A. Brendon: I think a lot of fireworks, a lot of growing, and lots more competition to come.

Q. Gina, RealityWanted: Who is the most dangerous player still in the house?
A. Brendon: At this point, I would have to say Britney is the most dangerous. She is playing everyone's emotions and despite all her lies, she still continues to be successful in the house.

Find out who becomes HOH on Big Brother, tonight at 8/7c on CBS.

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