Brendon or Rachel. One of the two is going home. We knew that going in.

Will the latter's ploy to sacrifice himself for the former pay off? Well ...

It certainly looked like it had a shot in the early going, with everyone hating him.

Picking fights with Ragan and Britney in particular seemed to sway their votes.

In the end, though, it worked counter to what Brendon had hoped for.

Viewing Brendon as an "Early Man" who picks up smaller, weaker players, and who is universally despised in the house and not that good at competitions, the house voted 6-0 to KEEP him and send Rachel packing. That's Big Brother for you.

So farewell, Brenchel. Have fun in the jury house, girl. Your man should be there in six days or so.