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Ashley Benson: The finale is legit life or death

Just when you thought things couldn’t get worse for Miss Hanna following her hit and run in the “Pretty Little Liars” mid-season finale, she became A’s target du jour — enduring cupcake binges, bestie betrayals and emotionally decimating the boy who loves her. But all of that only fuels her to take down the group’s omnipresent opponent in Monday’s season finale.

To find out what fans can expect, I caught up with Ashley Benson when she was in NYC to find out what fans can expect from the finale, if she’s Team Caleb or Team Lucas and what it’s like getting it on in a tent … with 50 people watching.

PopWrap: I have to tell you, just when you thought this season couldn’t get any better … we meet Caleb!

Ashley Benson: I love it, I love it, I love it! When they told me that Hanna was getting a new boyfriend, I said, “screen test!” [laughs] I met with a couple guys but then Tyler walked in and I knew he was the one. He’s amazing.

PW: But I’m kinda bummed with how things ended with them — that can’t be it, right?

Ashley: It better not be! I’m upset also! Let’s just say that I’m pulling for them to keep going in season two.

PW: Can you understand her feeling betrayed or do you think she’s overreacting?

Ashley: Oh, I totally get it. She fell for him – Hanna gave everything to him. If you know what I mean [laughs].

PW: Let’s talk about it — what was it like filming that sex scene?

Ashley: It was awkward. Like, really awkward. We were filming in the tent, which is in itself like, “whaaat?” – but then there were like 50 crew guys all around while I’m trying to have an intimate moment! It’s no fun … but I got to kiss him for hours and hours and hours, so I can’t complain. My job sucks … literally! [laughs]

PW: The finale also sees Lucas return — what do you say to fans who are Team Lucas?

Ashley: Lukey! Little Lukey – he’s a doll but I’m Team Caleb. I hope they can be friends and I think they’re so good together, but I want Hanna with Caleb!

PW: Speaking of Teams, you know I’m Team Hanna, but I kind of felt bad for Jenna with the slap. Is that wrong of me?

Ashley: Oh, come on! That’s terrible. Don’t feel bad for Jenna, she deserved that.

PW: Obviously she’s going to factor into the finale in a big way — what can you tease about it?

Ashley: It’s insane! Fans are seriously going to die! You’ll get very close to knowing who A is but the last two minutes are going to make fans lose your minds because the girls are put in a lot of danger. We’re talking legit life or death here.”

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“Pretty Little Liars” airs Mondays at 8pm on ABC Family

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