In Big Brother 12, Brendon was best known for his showmance with Rachel. Rachel was evicted in week 5 thus making Brendon the odd man out. However, he managed to survive until week 7 where he was voted out in the second round of the Double Eviction in a unanimous 3-0 vote. He placed 6th and was the 4th member of the jury.
He returned with Rachel for Big Brother 13. He and Rachel aligned with the other veteran players. In week 4, both Brendan and Rachel were nominated by HOH Daniele Donato. Brendon won the PoV, but chose to use it on Rachel. Brendon was then evicted in a 5 to 2 vote. However, he returned the next week after receiving the most votes from America to return and defeating Lawon Exum in a sudden death competition. However, in week 6, HOH Danielle named him as the replacement nominee, and he was evicted in a 5 to 1 vote. He placed 9th and was the first member of the jury.
Name: Brendon Villegas Age: 30 Current Residence: Riverside, Calif. Occupation: High School Swim Coach Three adjectives that describe you: Fun, driven, intelligible Favorite activities: Running, basketball, swimming and cycling What do you think will be the most difficult part about living inside the Big Brother house: Privacy Strategy for winning Big Brother: Get girls to like me and turn them against each other
What types of people would you NOT choose to live with you in the house: Mean-spirited, bigots Which past Big Brother cast member did you like most or least: I liked Dr. Will from season 2 .
What are you afraid of: Scorpions What is the accomplishment you are most proud of: Getting a full ride to UCLA for a PhD in Biom. Physics Finish this sentence: "My life's motto is:" To make a large impression on this planet after I'm gone. Is there anything else you want the fans to know about yourself: I'm always up for fun, and I have no problem debating or supporting my beliefs.[1]
Brendon & Rachel's promotion shot for the Amazing Race 24
In late 2011, Brendon and his fianceé, Rachel, went on The Amazing Race. They made it to the final leg and finished in third.[2]
Brendon & Rachel got married on September 8, 2012.[3]
Brendon & Rachel competed on The Amazing Race for a second time as a team of newlyweds. They won three individual legs and became the first team to make it to the final leg twice. However, they ended up crossing the Finish Line in third place again.[4]
Rachel Reilly and Brendon Villegas announced that they are having a baby on an episode of Big Brother 17.
Rachel gave birth to her and Brendon's first child, a daughter named Adora Borealis Villegas[5] on April 8, 2016.[6]
Trivia
Brendon has won the most Power of Veto out of any male houseguest with 6 wins.
Brendon is the only House Guest ever to win the first Power of Veto twice. He won the first POV in season 12 and 13.
Brendon is tied with Dan Gheesling for the most competitions won by a male in multiple seasons with a total 7. Brendon has won 1 Head of Household and 6 Power Of Veto competitions.
In season 12, the first veto competition was a spelling style challenge and Brendon won with the word "understanding." Brendon then won the same type of challenge during season 13 with the same word.
