From Showmance to True Love: 'Big Brother' Couples That Are Still Going Strong
Published July 27 2023, 11:28 a.m. ET
Most Big Brother fans believe showmances are a bad idea, but some houseguests just can't help themselves. Although they don't always work out in the end, there are quite a few that have stood the test of time.
With that said, stick around to find out which Big Brother couples are still together today!
Claire Rehfuss and Derek Xiao
Season 23 houseguests Claire Rehfuss and Derek Xiao fell in love with each other in the jury house, and they've been inseparable ever since. The two later teamed up for Season 34 of The Amazing Race and claimed victory.
Chris "Swaggy C" Williams and Bayleigh Amethyst
Although they only spent 23 days together, Chris "Swaggy C" Williams and Bayleigh Amethyst knew they were meant to be. The couple got engaged on finale night and were later married in secret. After suffering a miscarriage in the Big Brother 20 house, the pair have two kids together.
Jessica Graf and Cody Nickson
Jess and Cody fell hard for each other in Season 19, and though neither won the $500,000 grand prize, the pair made history as the first former Big Brother contestants to win The Amazing Race. Since then, the power couple got married and welcomed four daughters together: Maverick, Carter, Atlas, and Gemma.
Nicole Franzel and Victor Arroyo
The two met while competing in Season 18, but their love story didn't start until after Nicole became the first woman to ever win Big Brother against a man in the final two. Victor proposed during a special appearance on an episode of Season 20, and they were married in March 2021. They welcomed their first child, Victor "Arrow" Arroyo IV, in July 2021.
Nicole and Victor competed in Season 31 of The Amazing Race, finishing in 4th place.
Dominic Briones and Daniele Donato
Season 8 alum Daniele Donato met and formed a strong connection with Dominic Briones during Season 13, which eventually turned romantic. The couple got married in January 2013, and since then, they've welcomed two daughters together: Tennesee and Lux.
Rachel Reilly and Brendon Villegas
We can't forget about Rachel Reilly and Brendon Villegas, the Big Brother power couple known as #Brenchel! The two met during Season 12 and became the first showmance to get married. They have two children together — a daughter named Adora and a son called Adler.
Rachel and Brendon also competed in two seasons of The Amazing Race, finishing in 3rd place on both occasions.
Jeff Schroeder and Jordan Lloyd
And last but not certainly least, let's talk about Jeff Schroeder and Jordan Lloyd. The show's OG couple got together in Season 11 and have been inseparable ever since. Jeff proposed during a special appearance on Season 16, and the pair got married in March 2016. Since then, they've welcomed two sons together: Layton and Lawson.