Big Brother 27 Houseguest Rylie Jeffries said it was “heartbreaking” to see viewers’ reactions to his behavior toward showmance partner Katherine Woodman upon leaving the house on August 21.

Speaking to Entertainment Weekly a week after his eviction, Rylie, 27, defended his behavior, which many live feed watchers saw as controlling and verbally abusive.

“I understand how things may have come across, but I speak with passion,” he said in the story, published Thursday, August 28. “I love with my whole heart, and maybe that intensity was misunderstood. I would never intentionally disrespect anyone, especially Katherine.”

There were a number of instances shown on the feeds (but not in episodes) that concerned fans, including Rylie becoming upset with Katherine, 23, for not wanting to kiss h

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