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The Big Brother 26 showmance between Makensy Manbeck and Matt Hardeman is still strong.

Big Brother fans met Makensy and Matt during the Summer 2024 season.

A quick friendship blossomed between Matt and Makensy, but it was cut short when he got evicted on Day 10.

Matt drew the ire of Angela Murray, the first Head of Household on BB26, and she worked to send him home early.

While Makensy was sad that Matt had been evicted, he would continue to express his feelings for her on social media from home.

A romantic relationship between Makensy and Matt didn’t begin until after the season. That’s when they tried things out and later became social media official.

Regarding the final results from BB26, Makensy finished as the runner-up to the winner, Chelsie Baham. Cam Sullivan-Brown, the third part of their strong alliance, finished in third place.

A big anniversary for Makensy and...

Julie Chen Moonves dropped a new Big Brother 27 tease.

But what does it all mean?

Recently, Big Brother teased the new season, and fans got excited about a possible early start.

Big Brother fans want the show to air in the summer. It has been difficult for some fans to keep up with the show during the fall months.

Now, we have a new tease from host Julie Chen Moonves.

Could this early publicity mean that CBS and producers will move the premiere date back into June?

Julie Chen Moonves shares an exciting Big Brother post

A new Big Brother 27 tease has fans buzzing. Julie left several new images on Instagram, possibly indicating early production has begun.

“The cards are back! The wardrobe is back! We’ll see what’s coming next...

It’s a baby girl for Brittany Hoopes.

The Big Brother 24 alum shared a fun baby bump photo of herself posing in the flowers with her husband.

Brittany played Big Brother in 2022, where she was close to fellow houseguest Michael Bruner.

In a season with many strong duos, Brittany and Michael stayed close until he got sent packing on Day 65.

Brittany, a hypnotherapist from Austin, Texas, made it a few more weeks in the house.

Brittany finished fourth on Big Brother 24, falling three days short of finale night. Taylor Hale won BB24, with Monte Taylor finishing second, and Matt Turner in third.

A baby girl for Brittany Hoopes

“Baby Girl is in bloom!

A new Big Brother 27 tease has fans excited about the possibilities.

It’s almost summertime. That means a new season of Big Brother on CBS.

Details about BB27 have been scarce, limited to only teasers from the host and showrunners.

Host Julie Chen Moonves loves teasing Big Brother fans on social media.

Julie will randomly drop photos or images about the show, leading fans to create social media buzz about a new season.

But now the show has dropped an intriguing tease, leading some fans to hope it could return sooner than usual.

A tease for Big Brother 27

“Charli, the queen of summer, knows best. it’s about to be a Bb summer,” reads a new social media post.

The folks running the Big Brother page used singer Charli Xcx to reference Brat Summer.

Charlie Xcx coined the term “brat summer.” The term was also referenced on the Big Brother Live Feeds last year.

Big Brother alum Tommy Bracco just got married.

The former houseguest tied the knot this weekend, and fellow alums are celebrating on social media.

Tommy got engaged to Joey Macli in May 2023.

Roughly two years later, the couple is now married.

Big Brother fans met Tommy when he was on the BB21 cast.

Tommy was on the season featuring fellow players Nicole Anthony and Ovi Kabir, two people who attended the big wedding.

Holly Allen celebrates the big day with the happy couple

Big Brother 21 runner-up Holly Allen shared a great picture on social media.

“Guys, don’t freak out. But… It’S Happening!!!” Holly wrote.

As shown below, she snapped a great photo from the wedding.

Tommy and Joey got married. Pic credit: @joeymacli/Instagram

Below is another photo shared on Instagram. This one features the happy couple (center) on the big day. They look great in their black tuxes.

That’s a wrap on The Amazing Race Season 38.

The upcoming season of the show just finished filming.

Producers introduced a fun new twist for TAR38, with each team having at least one Big Brother alum.

Many former houseguests have appeared on the show before, and two Big Brother showmances have won the $1 million prize.

Jessica Graf and Cody Nickson from BB19 won it, and a few years later, Claire Rehfuss and Derek Xiao from BB23 did the same.

The Amazing Race 38 gave Big Brother alums another chance to claim the enormous cash prize.

TAR38 is a special season of The Amazing Race

There were 13 teams of Big Brother alums and their loved ones in the latest season.

The players included three former winners: Chelsie Baham from BB26, Jag Bains from BB25, and Taylor Hale from BB23.

Additional players included Angela Murray, Tucker Des Lauriers, and Rubina Bernabe from BB...

Big Brother alum Jessica Nickson is pregnant again.

The four-time mom is expecting another baby and revealed some ultrasound photos online.

Big Brother fans met Jessica Graf when she was on the BB19 cast.

The Summer 2017 season featured Cody Nickson, Paul Abrahamian, Josh Martinez, and Christmas Abbott.

Jessica and Cody struck up a showmance that continued after the season ended.

The couple even went on The Amazing Race and won the $1 million prize that season.

Jessica and Cody later got married and already have four kids. That’s in addition to Cody’s daughter from an earlier relationship.

Now, they will have an even bigger family with this latest announcement.

Jessica Nickson is having a baby!

“Baby Girl #5!!!!! Coming October 2025...

The TAR38 cast has reached Italy.

New spoilers show that the Big Brother alums left on The Amazing Race 38 have reached the final four of the season.

Filming continues for the upcoming season of The Amazing Race, which is projected to air on CBS in the fall of 2025.

A season of the show is also airing on Wednesday nights this spring, but producers are already filming new content for next year.

The TAR38 cast features 14 Big Brother alums, each hoping to land the $1 million prize.

It’s even more than the $750,000 prize for a Big Brother winner.

Regarding Big Brother winners, three of them are reportedly on the TAR38 cast.

Two Big Brother teams have won past seasons of the show, with BB19’s Cody Nickson and Jessica Graf doing it first. Claire Rehfuss and Derek Xiao from BB23 won it a few years later.

Who is on The Amazing...

The Amazing Race 38 cast may have been revealed.

Some new rumors present a full Tar 38 cast list.

As previously reported by Monsters and Critics, Big Brother has taken over a new season of The Amazing Race.

Each team features a Big Brother alum and one of their loved ones, except for a team featuring two former houseguests.

This is a huge crossover for the reality competition shows, but Big Brother alums have had past success on The Amazing Race.

Cody Nickson and Jessica Graf from BB19 won The Amazing Race 30.

Derek Xiao and Claire Rehfuss from BB23 won The Amazing Race 34 a few years later.

Who from Big Brother is on The Amazing Race 38 cast?

An interesting graphic was shared online today that showcases the 13 teams rumored to be on Tar 38.

Many names have been mentioned on social media over the past few weeks as possible racers.

Now it seems the names have been confirmed,...

The cast for The Amazing Race 38 has been sequestered.

As previously reported by Monsters and Critics, Tar 38 features a Big Brother alum on each team.

Details are scarce, but the new season features a former Big Brother houseguest teamed up with a loved one on each team.

This is a huge crossover between Big Brother and The Amazing Race and a risky one for CBS.

Many Big Brother alums have found success with The Amazing Race, with two teams of former houseguests winning the $1 million prize.

Cody Nickson and Jessica Graf from BB19 won The Amazing Race 30. Derek Xiao and Claire Rehfuss from BB23 won The Amazing Race 34.

A sequestered cast and online rumors about The Amazing Race 38

“The #TAR38 cast, which will feature Big Brother players and loved ones, leaves for sequester today. I’m actually a little more excited than I thought I would be, but everyone’s expectations are different!

The Big Brother showmance between Matt Hardeman and Makensy Manbeck is still evolving. And this past week, they celebrated their first Valentine’s Day together.

Matt and Makensy spent a short time together in the Big Brother house, yet it still had a lasting impact on each of them.

After they left the Big Brother house, Makensy and Matt explored if they wanted to be more than just friends.

Their relationship went public shortly after their Big Brother exits, confirming their feelings were real.

As noted, Matt got evicted on Day 10 of Big Brother 26, forcing them to put a pin in any possible relationship.

Makensy made it to Day 90 and finished as the Big Brother 26 runner-up. She was reunited with Matt on finale night.

Makensy and Matt from Big Brother 26 celebrate Valentine’s Day together

“You are my everything! happy valentine’s,” Makensy captioned an Instagram post.

The post featured many couple’s photos,...

Some exciting rumors reveal that an upcoming season of The Amazing Race will serve as a Big Brother crossover.

Big Brother alums have played The Amazing Race before, but this new season will reportedly have a former houseguest on each team.

The producers have seen former houseguests succeed in the race, leading to a push to add even more for a future season.

Jessica Graf and Cody Nickson from Big Brother 19 won a season of The Amazing Race.

Several years later, Derek Xiao and Claire Rehfuss from Big Brother 23 also won The Amazing Race.

Big Brother legends Rachel Reilly, Nicole Franzel, Britney Haynes, and Janelle Pierzina have also appeared on The Amazing Race.

That $1 million prize is a great incentive to get more people on the show. It has reportedly worked.

Big Brother alums take over The Amazing Race 38

“The Amazing Race 38 cast is rumored to be teams made up...

Big Brother fans can watch former houseguests on a range of shows this winter, giving everyone replacement shows for Reindeer Games.

As previously reported by Monsters and Critics, Big Brother: Reindeer Games 2024 was canceled. The show could return in 2025 but has been shelved for now.

Reindeer Games debuted in 2023 and featured 12 former houseguests. Nine former players competed for a nice cash prize; three were co-hosts.

Unfortunately, a new season of The Amazing Race (debuting in 2025) lacks Big Brother alums.

Many teams of Big Brother houseguests have competed in seasons of The Amazing Race, and two couples have won. Jessica Graf and Cody Nickson from BB19 won The Amazing Race 30; Claire Rehfuss and Derek Xiao from BB23 won The Amazing Race 34.

Big Brother 27 casting has also begun, so fans who want to compete can apply for the Summer 2025 season.

Big Brother alums head to Scotland for The Traitors 3

A new season...

Among several reality TV shows, Big Brother has remained a fan favorite. The show is known for bringing together a group of houseguests to live in isolation while competing for a grand cash prize.

While not everyone takes home the grand prize, the contestants are sure to leave a lasting impact and capture viewers’ hearts with their unique personalities and charm. Beyond winning over fans, some contestants even find love within the house, leading to memorable romances throughout the show’s history.

While not every Big Brother romance has stood the test of time, a few couples have defied the odds, building lasting relationships that continue to thrive long after the cameras stopped rolling.

Derek Xiao & Claire Rehfuss – Season 23

Meeting on Big Brother Season 23, Derek Xiao and Clair Rehfuss surprised fans after they revealed their relationships just weeks after the season came to an end with Xavier Prather taking home the grand prize.

Evicted Big Brother 26 houseguest Rubina Bernabe revealed that she wants to continue her relationship with Tucker Des Lauriers after the show. Four place finished Rubina, a 35-year-old event bartender from Los Angeles, CA, and Tucker, a 30-year-old marketing and sales executive originally from Boston, Ma, but currently living in Brooklyn, NY, secretly began a showmance in the early weeks of Big Brother 26. However, they eventually revealed their relationship to their fellow houseguests. Tucker was evicted during week 6, but he expressed that he'd like to continue their romance outside of the show.

Rubina shared that she'd like to continue her Big Brother 26 showmance with Tucker in the real world.

In an interview with EW, Rubina shared that she'd like to continue her Big Brother 26 showmance with Tucker in the real world. When asked what her future with Tucker looked like outside of the house, Rubina responded, "Oh my gosh, how was...

Warning! This Article Contains Spoilers About Big Brother 26!As she heads to the jury house, evicted Big Brother 26 houseguest Leah Peters hinted at a potential showmance with Quinn Martin. Throughout Big Brother 26, Quinn had a crush on Leah, but she thought of him as a friend. When their fellow houseguests tried to intervene by playing a game in which they wanted Leah to kiss Quinn, she told everyone that it wasn't her style, and she reserves her kisses.

However, later, when Quinn asked Leah if she didn't want to kiss him at all, or if it was because, strategically, it wasn't a good idea, Leah told him that it was probably the second reason. In the Diary Room, Leah even confessed that she thought that she might have a crush on Quinn. When she was evicted, Leah told host Julie Chen Moonves that she couldn't wait to see Quinn in the jury house.

Congratulations to Haleigh Broucher and Alex Caruso!

The Big Brother alum got engaged to the NBA player and she shared it all on social media.

Haleigh was part of the Big Brother 20 cast, playing the game during the Summer of 2018.

She had a strong alliance, but they turned on themselves as the Level Six alliance (the other side of the house) planted seeds of doubt.

Tyler Crispen, Angela Rummans, and Kaycee Clark led the Level Six alliance, with Kaycee beating out Tyler to become the Big Brother 20 winner on finale night.

Haleigh finished in seventh place that summer, but she was an interesting player and should get invited back for a second chance.

A Big Brother alum gets engaged to an NBA player

“Forever kind of love...

February has been a busy month for Big Brother alums.

Weddings, engagements, and babies have highlighted the lives of former houseguests.

And that’s in addition to three Big Brother legends appearing on a new season of The Traitors.

It’s also worth noting that Jessica Graf and Cody Nickson had another baby in January. The Big Brother 19 showmance has four kids together now.

Christmas Abbott and Memphis Garrett from BB22 are also still going strong.

Bayleigh Dayton from BB20 and BB21 also gave birth in January. She is still married to Chris “Swaggy C” Williams.

Big Brother houseguests making news in February

February has already begun strongly for former Big Brother houseguests.

Big Brother 22 winner Cody Calafiore just got married. After a lavish ceremony, Cody is married to his longtime girlfriend, Cristie Laratta.

Many reality TV folks shared their support, and some shared wedding videos online.

That’s not...

A notable showmance was featured on the Summer 2017 season of Big Brother.

Jessica Graf, a VIP concierge from Los Angeles, and Cody Nickson, a construction sales representative from Texas, hit it off quickly.

There was romance in the air that season, as three relationships developed as alliances formed within the cast.

In addition to Jessica and Cody, Elena Davis and Mark Jansen also developed a relationship in the house.

They weren’t the only ones, as Raven Walton and Matt Clines also got close. This was also the summer where Paul Abrahamian from Big Brother 18 returned.

Would any of those relationships last once the cast stepped off the stage on finale night? Only one.

Jessica and Cody bond on Big Brother

In a relatively short period, Jessica and Cody became more interested in spending time with each other than the rest of the BB19 cast.

On Day 23, Cody got evicted,...

Reality TV icon Cirie Fields wants to compete on The Amazing Race with her son Jared. Cirie and Jared proved to be a strong team on Big Brother 25, with their mutual respect and trust. Cirie is a master of reality television, and it would be incredible to see her and Jared compete on The Amazing Race.

Big Brother season 25 houseguest, Snake in the Grass co-winner, The Traitors season 1 winner, and four-time Survivor player and legend Cirie Fields is a reality television icon, but she still has aspirations to compete on another show with her son and fellow Big Brother 25 contestant Jared Fields. Cirie and Jared joined Big Brother season 25 as one of the biggest twists, when they secretly played alongside each other and mother and son. Jared placed 11th and Cirie came in 5th, but they were able to keep their secret from everyone but Izzy Gleicher, who immediately recognized Jared,...

Big Brother Reindeer Games will feature nine Big Brother legends, including one Big Brother 25 houseguest. Fans are hoping for Cameron Hardin, America's Favorite Houseguest, to compete on the show. Big Brother Reindeer Games is focused on competition wins rather than the social game, giving players with strong competition skills a better chance of winning.

Big Brother Reindeer Games will feature nine Big Brother legends as contestants, including one Big Brother 25 houseguest, and fans want America's Favorite Houseguest, Cameron Hardin, to compete on the show. Host Julie Chen Moonves announced that the new six-episode competition show, Big Brother Reindeer Games, will premiere on December 11. Instead of Julie hosting, Big Brother icons Jordan Lloyd, Derek Xiao, and Tiffany Mitchell will serve as "Santa's Elves," guiding players through the show. In each episode, the contestants will play in three competitions that will culminate in "Santa's Showdown," which determines which player will be eliminated.

Two fan-favorite Big Brother 25 contestants, Matt Klotz and Cirie Fields, will be making their soap opera debuts on The Bold and the Beautiful. Cirie will play Dr. Martin, a surgical director who consults with her colleagues about a patient, while Matt will play James, an employee of Forrester Creations. The Bold and the Beautiful has a long history of featuring Big Brother houseguests, and it's exciting to see Matt and Cirie take on these new roles.

Fan-favorite Big Brother 25 houseguests, Matt Klotz and Cirie Fields, will be guest starring on The Bold and the Beautiful, carrying on the tradition of contestants from the iconic reality competition show appearing on the beloved soap opera. Matt made history on Big Brother 25 as the first deaf person ever to play the game. He was the runner-up to winner Jag Bains. Survivor legend and The Traitors season 1 winner Cirie placed fifth on Big Brother...

Big Brother season 19’s Cody Nickson denied rumors that he will be returning to the hit competition show. Cody competed inside the famous house in 2017. During his time on Big Brother, he met and fell in love with his now-wife Jessica Graf. Despite being hated by the rest of the house, the Big Brother showmance went on to get married and have three kids together.

With Big Brother 25 right around the corner, there have been rumors that it will include returning houseguests in one way or another. Cody’s name has repeatedly been thrown around in these rumors as a past player that's reportedly been asked back for the new season. In one of his daily Instagram Q&As, Cody shut down these rumors of a potential return to Big Brother.

A fan asked if the claims were true that he and/or Jessica were returning to Big Brother. In his response,...

Former Big Brother star Cody Nickson admitted that The Challenge: USA actually rejected him for the upcoming season. Cody competed on Big Brother season 19 in 2017. He and his now-wife Jessica Graf were seen as the biggest threats in the house. Despite the entire house going against the duo, Cody continued to prove his strength as he continued to fight for his life in the game. Although he did not take home the win that season, Cody was voted America's Favorite Player.

With The Challenge: USA season 2 right around the corner, many speculations have been circling regarding which former Big Brother players will be competing. One former houseguest that will not be on the new season is Cody. In Cody's recent Instagram Q&a, a fan asked, "You said in your live you were rejected for The Challenge USA this season! R u sad?" Cody admitted he is not sad that the show ultimately turned him down.

Big Brother 19 winner Josh Martinez had one of the most unexpected victories in 2017 when he won the 500,000 grand prize over frontrunner Paul Abrahamian, and he now explains why he wants to play the game again. At 23-years-old, Josh was the youngest player in the season 19 house. He had a big personality and clashed with some of the houseguests. However, when he teamed up with Paul and Christmas Abbott, his chances of winning became more real. Throughout Big Brother 19, Josh won three Head of Household (Hoh) competitions and one Power of Veto. He beat Paul in a 5-4 vote, which made it the second season in a row that Paul was the runner-up. Josh has since competed on five seasons of The Challenge.

On the God 101 podcast, hosted by Big Brother host Julie Chen Moonves, The Challenge's Josh Martinez revealed that he would love to return to the game.

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Showmances on Big Brother have more longevity than those from actual dating shows, including Netflix’s Love Is Blind. Even the Big Brother couples that eventually split up are together for much longer than those on Love Is Blind. Though the two shows have different goals, one being competing for money and the other finding love, Big Brother has managed to achieve both over the years.

The relationships from Big Brother and Love Is Blind both form in a similar timeframe. Even Big Brother 20’s Tyler Crispen and Angela Rummans, who ended their engagement, stayed together for an impressive four years. Chris “Swaggy C” Williams and Bayleigh Dayton from Big Brother 20 got engaged after only weeks of knowing each other, got married, and welcomed their first child in 2022. Christmas Abbott and Memphis Garrett, who met during a Big Brother: All-Stars season, have since tied the knot. These relationships are a...

Cody Nickson and Jessica Graf now have some company. Derek Xiao and Claire Rehfuss won “The Amazing Race 34” on Wednesday, becoming the second “Big Brother” team to claim the 1 million prize on its fellow CBS reality show.

After moving into first place during the drive to the Roadblock in Nashville, the couple, who met last summer on “Big Brother 23,” never relinquished their lead. They beat long-lost twins Emily Bushnell and Molly Sinert and married couple Luis Colon and Michelle Burgos.

See ‘The Amazing Racer 34’ finale recap

Not counting Season 31’s reality showdown that pitted “Race,” “Big Brother” and “Survivor” stars against each other, Derek and Claire were the fourth “Big Brother” pair to race around the world. Alison Irwin raced with her then-boyfriend Donny Patrick, who was not a “Big Brother” houseguest,” in Season 5, coming in 10th place. Jordan Lloyd and Jeff Schroeder finished seventh in Season 16. Brendon Villegas and...

In the past few seasons of The Amazing Race, teams who previously competed on Big Brother have found success in the race around the world. Both reality competition shows air on CBS, making them a perfect fit for certain contestants to swap between the two. Certain popular Big Brother houseguests like Rachel Reilly, Janelle Pierzina, Cody Nickson, and Jessica Graf have competed on The Amazing Race. Likewise, contestants from The Amazing Race, like Jeff Schroeder and Jackie Ibarra, later became houseguests on Big Brother. Currently, on The Amazing Race season 34, fans are rooting for Claire Rehfuss and Derek Xiao from Big Brother season 23.

Typically, teams comprised of at least one former Big Brother contestant are extremely successful on The Amazing Race due to their experience and social strategy. The best examples of this are Cody and Jessica, who met inside the Big Brother house and went on to win The Amazing Race...

Can Derek Xiao and Claire Rehfuss follow in Cody Nickson and Jessica Graf‘s footsteps? The couple is just one leg away from becoming the second “Big Brother” team to win “The Amazing Race.”

Derek and Claire, who started dating in the “Big Brother 23” jury house last summer, booked their final three spot on “The Amazing Race 34” last week by winning the penultimate leg in Iceland — their fourth first-place finish of the season. They will vie for the 1 million in Nashville against married couple Luis Colon and Michelle Burgos and long-lost twins Emily Bushnell and Molly Sinert.

See ‘The Amazing Race’s’ Aubrey and David on taking the penalty: ‘I don’t think we would’ve changed anything’

The pair is the fourth “Big Brother” couple to compete on a regular season of “The Amazing Race”. Alison Irwin raced with her then-boyfriend Donny Patrick, who was not a “Big Brother...

For many reasons, couple Derek Xiao and Claire Rehfuss have easily become the best Big Brother team to appear on The Amazing Race over the years. As a way to find new viewers, The Amazing Race has made a habit of casting contestants from fellow CBS reality show Big Brother, with varying success. Some have been eliminated early on, while others have won it all. Nonetheless, there is more to being the best than simply race placement. Likability and engaging screen time are just as integral as pure strength and overall finish.

When The Amazing Race 34 cast was announced, dating couple Derek and Claire from Big Brother 23 as one of the 12 teams vying for the million-dollar prize. They became the eighth Big Brother team to compete and could be the best of them all, thanks to their charming team chemistry, fierce competitive spirit, and hilarious moments throughout this season. While the season isn't over yet,...

Big Brother alum Cody Calafiore is engaged to his girlfriend of seven years, Cristie Laratta. Cody first appeared on Big Brother 16 in 2014, during which he placed second. He returned in 2020 for Big Brother 22: All-Stars. This time Cody was crowned the winner by a unanimous vote. Cody and Cristie have been dating since 2015. After meeting in a bar, he messaged her on Facebook, but she ignored him for several months. After Cody tried sending another message, Cristie answered, and they have been together ever since. They have already weathered a difficult storm together, as Cristie was diagnosed with stage 2 Hodgkin's lymphoma in 2016, and went through six months of chemotherapy. Cody was by Cristie's side through all of it, and she is now in remission. Cody often shares pictures of his and Cristie's life together on social media, and they have a beautiful relationship.

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Should there be another Big Brother: All-Stars season, fans already know which past players they would want to compete. So far, there have been two All-Star seasons in the history of the show. The first was Big Brother season 7 in 2006. Then, during the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020, the production brought back another cast of former players for the show's second All-Star season.

The most recent All-Star season consisted of some fan-favorite past players as well as some houseguests that fans did not like at all. Big Brother season 16 runner-up Cody Calafiore ultimately took home the then half-a-million-dollar grand prize, becoming the second All-Star season winner. Although the season aired two years ago, Big Brother fans in the Reddit thread started by u/Justin32526jshx are already discussing which players they would like to see make a return to the house for a third All-Star season, some of which already won the game before.

Matt Turner is making big moves on Big Brother 24. Pic credit: CBS

Big Brother 24 spoilers about the Week 8 Power of Veto just came out on the live feeds.

On Saturday (August 27), the BB24 cast played in the latest Veto Competition, determining who would be leading the Veto Meeting that takes place on Monday (August 29).

Back at the Double Eviction, it was Joseph Abdin and Jasmine Davis who got evicted. They were both caught in numerous lies about their alliances and how they played the game, leading to unanimous votes from inside the house and from the backyard.

Then, Matt Turner won the overnight Hoh Competition, putting him in a powerful position right after the two groups reunited under one roof. Turner had the chance to re-shape the game how he wanted it to look at the final seven.

Turner had to host a Nomination Ceremony on Friday (August 26), forcing him...

Will a “Big Brother” showmance win “The Amazing Race” again? “Big Brother 23” alums Derek Xiao and Claire Rehfuss are among the 12 new teams competing on “The Amazing Race 34.”

The new cast, announced Wednesday, also includes long-lost twins, ballroom dancers, military brothers and a pair of former Rams cheerleaders. That’s not the only NFL connection, though, because former New York Jets and Buffalo Bills coach Rex Ryan is also in the cast. Now an ESPN analyst, he is racing with his golf buddy Tim Mann. Meet the cast in the gallery above or click here.

Xiao and Rehfuss started dating in the “Big Brother” jury house last summer after getting evicted in 10th and eighth place, respectively, both victims of the Cookout alliance. Not counting Season 31 of “The Amazing Race” — which pitted alums of “Race,” “Big Brother” and “Survivor” against each other — they are the fourth “Big Brother” couple to...

A new member has joined the Big Brother family.  Jessica Graf and husband Cody Nickson welcomed their third child together, a baby girl named Atlas Nickson, on July 16. The reality stars shared the exciting news with their fans on Instagram, writing, "Welcome to the world, @AtlasNickson. 07.16.22. 6lb 1oz," alongside a picture of themselves smiling as Jessica holds the baby in the delivery room. "From the second we met, we've always said we wanted a big family. On Saturday morning, we were fortunate enough to add another healthy baby girl to that dream," the pair shared in a statement to US Weekly. "Atlas Ruby Nickson, welcome to the big world, baby....

Expect the unexpected has become the catchphrase for Big Brother — but occasionally, host Julie Chen Moonves likes to use it to describe herself.

Case in point: Shortly after her husband Leslie Moonves stepped down as CEO of CBS Corp. in 2018, the Big Brother host surprised everyone by using her married name to sign off from the Sept. 13 episode. “I made the change on the fly on a live show in the spur of the moment,” Chen Moonves recalls to Deadline. “I didn’t tell anybody. I was like toying with it and I remember my heart racing while I thought, ‘am I gonna do it?’ It just became a moment.”

Even her husband was surprised by his wife’s sudden about face on camera, particularly since she had been using her maiden name on Big Brother since 2000. “I think he was just like, what happened?” she recalls. “When I married my husband,...

This Big Brother house is getting a new House Guest.  Reality stars Jessica Graf and Cody Nickson announced on Instagram on Monday, Feb. 28, that they'll be expecting a "Nickson addition" in August 2022.  "A lot of you have already guessed it and it's nice to not have to hide it anymore," Jessica wrote in the post. "We prayed for you & now we can't wait to meet you."  Cody and Jessica weren't easily convinced by the news at first. In a video posted to Cody's Instagram, he documented the moment after the pregnancy test where they went back and forth on whether it was true.  "So do you believe it or...

Jessica Graf and Cody Nickson have a big reason to celebrate once again. The Amazing Race winners and Big Brother fan-favorites welcomed their second child into the world this week. According to the couple's announcement post, Carter York Nickson was born on Monday, Oct. 5, weighing in at "7lbs 2oz 19.5 inches." The couple's baby girl—who was originally expected to arrive by Oct. 15—joins older sister Maverick, 1. Cody also has an eight-year-old daughter named Paisley from a previous relationship. It's a big announcement for a couple who first fell in love in the summer of 2017 while competing as total strangers on season 19 of Big Brother. The pair would tie...

Depending on how you feel about showmances on “Big Brother,” one of the good/bad things about an all-stars installment is that most of these houseguests are older (you can debate whether they’re “wiser”) and probably married with kids or in a long-standing relationship (sometimes with people they had met in the house), which means there’s less of a chance of a showmance blooming.

There hasn’t been one (yet) on Season 22 — though some are trying to make Da’Vonne Rogers and David Alexander a thing, but it’s fetch — but let’s look back at some of the most memorable showmances in “Big Brother” history, some of whom are still together.

See ‘Big Brother 22’: Meet the all-stars

Jordan Lloyd and Jeff Schroeder

Seasons: 11, 13

America fell in love with Jeff and Jordan as we watched them get to know each other, flirt, and date all while competing as...

With rumors swirling that “Big Brother 22” will be cast entirely with veteran players, we’re left pondering who from our favorite seasons could come back and what aspects do we consider worthy of a return? Do we bring them back for their likeability or because we love the drama they bring to the house? Have they won before and we want to see how they match up against other winners? Or was their time cut short and we think they deserve a second chance? There are many reasons why a player should come back — and now that we’ve all had our own experience with what it’s like to live a quarantined life, perhaps we’ll appreciate this season even more.

Scroll through the photo gallery above to find out which 12 females we’d most like to see play again and then sound off about any others you’d prefer to watch instead.

With rumors swirling that “Big Brother 22” will be cast entirely with veteran players, we’re left pondering who from our favorite seasons could come back and what aspects do we consider worthy of a return? Do we bring them back for their likeability or because we love the drama they bring to the house? Have they won before and we want to see how they match up against other winners? Or was their time cut short and we think they deserve a second chance? There are many reasons why a player should come back — and now that we’ve all had our own experience with what it’s like to live a quarantined life, perhaps we’ll appreciate this season even more.

With these considerations in mind we’ve assembled two lists — one of the 12 men that should return to the game and this one of the 12 women we’d like to see back.

Update: Drumroll, please! Big Brother stars Jessica Graf and Cody Nickson are expecting a baby girl.  The expectant parents shared the news in a YouTube video on Wednesday. For the gender reveal, the couple let off a smoke cannon of pink powder. Check out Jessica and Cody's reaction below! ______ This special house is only getting bigger!  On Wednesday morning, Big Brother's Jessica Graf and Cody Nickson had some big news to share. As it turns out, they are expecting their second child.  "Finally! As you guys know, Cody and I have been wanting to have all our kids pretty close in age so we were determined to get pregnant this year. A...

Jackson Michie and Holly Allen finished 1-2 on “Big Brother 21,” and now they’re hope to both finish at No. 1 on “The Amazing Race.”

“I’m not going to lie. I am going to shoot my shot on ‘The Amazing Race,'” Michie told Wbbj 7, a local station in his native Tennessee. “I’m planting the seed. I’m gonna try and reach out as much as I can for ‘The Amazing Race’ because we love to travel and we love to compete, so why not put both together?”

Added Allen: “I would do that in a heartbeat. I would love it.”

See ‘Big Brother 21’ winner Jackson says he’s ‘very, very not racist,’ will take ‘complete ownership of my mistakes’

The couple, whose showmance is still going strong in the real world, will have to wait a bit to go trekking around the world. Season 32 of “The Amazing Race...

Hey, fellow Big Brother fans. We've got some more Big Brother alumni news for you guys in this article. You remember Jessica Graf and Cody Nickson from the 19th season of Big Brother, right? They graced our TV screens during the summer of 2017 with their intense showmance that absolutely flourished outside of the house. We recently reported that they got hitched way back in October 2018. Jessica was also preggers at the time. Well, now her new baby has finally arrived, and it's a new baby girl according to the folks over at Us Weekly who got the exclusive! They reported this back on March 20, 2019. So, we're a little in getting this news out to you guys. But hey,better late than never,right? Anyways, Us Weekly is reporting that Jessica gave birth to her new baby girl on Sunday, March 17, 2019. Jessica and Cody made the announcement on Jessica's podcast which is titled,...

Hey, fellow Big Brother fans. We've got more details on this story about Big Brother season 19 Mark Jansen and Elena Davies' break up. We recently reported Mark's side of the story. During his story, he said he really wanted to start a family and life with Elena in Texas. However, he got really down, claiming that Elena would constantly say negative things about their relationship. He felt like nothing he did would work. He stated, "I was happy when she was happy. With that mindset and perspective, hearing constantly that it's not a fairy tale and I'm far from Prince Charming, it's just a gut shot. Clearly, nothing's working." Well, Elena definitely isn't saying she isn't to blame for their break up. However,she is saying that she really did love Mark, and that it was actually him that dumped her! She's totally broken up about it too. According...

Jessica Graf and Cody Nickson have welcomed their first child! Nickson announced the happy news on Graf’s podcast, “Now What?!”, earlier this week, excitedly sharing that their daughter, Maverick Nickson, entered the world on St. Patrick’s Day. Nickson has a 7-year-old daughter, Paisley, from a previous relationship. Maverick’s entrance to the world wasn’t completely smooth sailing, in fact, Graf...

Cody Nickson and Jessica Graf have a lot to celebrate.  The Amazing Race and Big Brother stars announced on their PodcastOne and Direct Message podcast Now What?! that they just welcomed a baby girl named Maverick Nickson. She even has her own Instagram account already! Maverick was born on March 17 and weighs 6 pounds, 7 ounces and is 18 1/2 inches long and they "couldn't be happier." Nickson explained on their podcast that his wife had to have an emergency C-section because the new mom had "not been feeling good" for a bit and her blood pressure was extremely high.  "So, sure enough after all the prep and everything, 15 minutes later...

Hey, Big Brother fans. We've got some sad alumni news to share with you guys today. You guys remember Mark Jansen and Elena Davies from season 19, right? Mark was the huge, muscle bound guy and Elena was the funny radio chick with an attitude. Their season premiered back in the summer of 2017, which was the season that houseguest Josh Martinez handed returning Big Brother player Paul Abrahamian his second straight, final two loss. Oh my gosh. That was such a big deal at the time. Anyways,the folks over at E!Online are reporting that Mark and Elena have indeed split up. They say Mark actually talked about their break up on a podcast show he hosts on Youtube called, "Find Your Fortitude." E!Online went on to say that Mark definitely looked quite distraught when he tried to explain he and Elena's break up. They even said that he looked...

Big Brother Season 19 star couple Mark Jansen and Elena Davies have gone their separate ways. The reality TV show is known for its plot twists (hello Anthony Scaramucci not actually being a houseguest?!), drama, some controversies and more. It's also home to a fair share of showmances. Some stand the test of time—see Jessica Graf and Cody Nickson's wedding and their upcoming baby—whereas others do not. Jansen opened up about the split on his podcast Find Your Fortitude, which he posted on YouTube. He looked visibly distraught and uncomfortable while discussing his breakup. At some points, Jansen seemed on the verge of tears. "I didn't move to Texas to hang out or...

Hey, fellow Big Brother fans. We're back at you with another new alumni report. This is for all of you Jessica Graf and Cody Nickson fans out there. As most of you are aware, Jessica and Cody competed in the 19th season of Big Brother back in the summer of 2017. They were the only ones who would stand up to returning vet Paul Abrahamian and his minions. However in the end, Paul's influence proved to be too much, and it ended up driving Jessica and Cody out of the house. But not before these two fell madly in love with each other. Their romance and partnership continued outside of the house. They won the 30th season of The Amazing Race which translated into a $1 million dollar payday! Then this past October 2018, they got married. Jessica was pregnant by then ,and she's now expecting to give birth to their new, baby...