Over the last 22 seasons of Big Brother, there have been many relationships (or as longtime viewers of the show call it, "showmances") that have been formed inside the house. While most of those showmances were short-lived and sometimes simply just a gameplay strategy, there have been a few players that found true love inside the Big Brother house. In fact, some of those successful relationships went on to build marriages and even families together.
Big Brother has been on air since 2000 when the first season aired. Even though its host Julie Chen Moonves has stuck around for all 22 seasons, much of the show has changed since that first summer. As more seasons came and went, different terminology and words related to the game began to be created by the players and the fans - one of those being "showmance." A showmance is when two players begin to date while competing inside the Big Brother house. Typically, these relationships come to end not long after the season concludes. However, there have also been some successful relationships that were formed inside the house.
Rachel Reilly & Brendon Villegas
One of the most famous couples to come out of Big Brother is season 13 winner Rachel Reilly and her now-husband Brendon Villegas. Following their second go around inside the house, Brendon and Rachel got married and soon started a family together. They welcomed their first daughter, Adora, in 2016, and then made her a big sister when they had their son, Adler, in November of 2020. The family is currently working on their own reality show.
Daniele Donato & Dominic Briones
Despite barely having a showmance during season 13, Dani Donato and Dominic Briones stayed together outside of the Big Brother house. After tying the knot in 2013, the couple enjoyed being newlyweds for nearly five years. Then, in 2018, they welcomed their daughter, Tennessee Autumn, into the world.
Jessica Graf & Cody Nickson
Of the many showmances formed on Big Brother 19, Jessica Graf and Cody Nickson were the only ones to go the distance and get married. While Cody already had a daughter from a previous relationship, he and Jessica went on to have two daughters of their own, Maverick and Carter. They have both previously mentioned that they want to keep growing their family with more kids in the future.
Jordan Llyod & Jeff Schroeder
Jordan Lloyd and Jeff Schroeder are another long-lasting Big Brother couple. They first met during season 11, which Jordan ultimately ended up winning. Just months after getting married, Jordan and Jeff became parents when their first son, Lawson Keith, was born. Two years later, they welcomed their second son, Layton Sarti, into the world.
Nicole Franzel & Victor Arroyo
While Nicole Franzel and Victor Arroyo do not yet have kids of their own, they will soon be adding another baby to the Big Brother family. Nicole is due to have their first child sometime in July of 2021. Just recently, she celebrated her pregnancy with a carnival-themed baby shower. Although the couple has a name picked out for their son, they have yet to reveal it to the fans. Until then, they have been referring to him as "Baby A."