Romance has always found a way to spark within the walls of the Big Brother house, despite it not being a dating show. Over the years, fans have witnessed iconic love stories, from Chantelle Houghton and Preston to Jordan Sangha and Henry Southan. The 2025 season is no exception, delivering its fair share of romantic tension and unexpected twists.
This year, the house has been buzzing with on-again, off-again flirtations between Elsa Rae and Marcus John, as well as the short-lived chemistry between Nancy Nocerino and Cameron Barnes, which ended abruptly with Cameron’s eviction. But the real bombshell came when Feyisola Akintoye dropped a jaw-dropping confession about her feelings for her Big Brother 2025 bestie, Zelah Glasson—despite Zelah being in a committed, long-term relationship outside the house.
During Friday night’s (17 October) episode of Late and Live, hosts AJ Odudu and Will Best aired a clip that sent shockwaves through the fandom. In a candid conversation with housemate Caroline Monk, Feyisola admitted her attraction to Zelah. Caroline, picking up on the chemistry, remarked, “I think you two have got a bit of a love thing going on.” Feyisola responded, “I adore him.” When Caroline clarified, “No, I mean sexual,” Feyisola didn’t shy away, despite reminding her, “He’s got a girlfriend.” Caroline pushed further, saying, “If he didn’t, I think maybe something could have happened,” to which Feyisola confessed, “Oh yeah, if he didn’t have a girlfriend, 100 percent.”
The revelation left viewers reeling, desperate to know how Zelah’s girlfriend, Francesca, would react to Feyisola’s bold admission. Fortunately, Francesca appeared on the Sunday (19 October) episode of Big Brother’s sister show to address the drama head-on—and her response was surprisingly cool-headed.
Taking the situation in stride, Francesca told host Will Best, “If I had to be worried about every time someone had a crush on Zelah, I’d always be worried. You expect it—Zelah’s not only hot, he’s smart, he’s funny. He’s got the whole package.” Her confidence and composure won over fans, proving she’s unfazed by the attention her boyfriend is receiving in the house.
Francesca also pointed out that Feyisola isn’t alone in her admiration. Other housemates, including Nancy and Sam, have openly expressed their attraction to Zelah. At this point, it’s almost easier to list who doesn’t have a crush on him! The Big Brother 2025 house continues to deliver drama, romance, and unexpected twists, keeping viewers glued to their screens as this love-fueled saga unfolds.