But ultimately, Kassy and Leo left the villa in a relationship.
KASSY: There was a huge shift.
I learned so much from the beginning of the season to Casa.
Kassandra Castillo.Credit: Sara Mally/PEACOCK
I also decided to not repeat my same patterns from relationships in the outside world.
After Casa, I’d had enough and I had self respect, which was the key.
What’s your secret to navigating being in the villa with Leo, Johnnie, and Matia successfully?
Leonardo Dionicio, Kassandra Castillo.Sara Mally/PEACOCK
Talking to anybody else to keep myself occupied from seeing Leo, Johnnie, and Matia.
I had so many things I wanted to say in my head.
In my head, I thought he was going to be alone.
That’s the scenario I was preparing myself for.
Deciding to explore your connection with Johnnie on TV was bold and inspiring.
Were you nervous about doing it publicly?
I was nervous at first because I was still figuring out my feelings.
You choosing to reunite with Leo is a choice that viewers have varying opinions on.
Is there anything you want to say about why you chose to end up with Leo?
I would have been more sad about Leo leaving because I truly loved the guy in that moment.
I liked the version of myself I was with Leo.
I was my best self.
I chose someone who I truly care about and that I can see a future with.
It was different with Johnnie and Leo, but I kept gravitating to him.
I kept hanging out with my best friend.
Do you plan to watch the show back?
There’s no drama in those, but I’m too nervous to watch the rest.
You should see the heart rate challenge.
Yeah, I might watch them because I know those are really fun.
How has it been adjusting to not have cameras around you or mics on all day?
This interview has been edited and condensed for length and clarity.
