The Big Brother house is no stranger to drama, and the latest buzz surrounds housemate Zelah Glasson and his close friendship with fellow contestant Feyisola Akintoye. Recently, an unaired clip from the live stream sent fans into a frenzy, capturing moments of the pair getting cozy—prompting speculation about a potential romance. Now, Zelah’s girlfriend, Francesca, has taken to TikTok to set the record straight, addressing the swirling rumors and comparisons to Celebrity Big Brother’s Chris Hughes and Jojo Siwa.
In the viral clip that sparked the controversy, Zelah was seen whispering in Feyisola’s ear, playfully tweaking her jumper, and resting his hand on her shoulder. Meanwhile, Feyisola was spotted looping her arm around his and placing her hand on his knee as they relaxed together. The chemistry between them was undeniable, leading fans to draw parallels with the iconic Big Brother friendship between Chris Hughes and Jojo Siwa from earlier this year. One user on X exclaimed, “Zelah + Feyisola = Chris Hughes + Jojo Siwa,” while another chimed in, “We haven’t seen a ‘friendship’ like this since Chris & Jojo.”
The speculation intensified when Feyisola opened up about her feelings for Zelah during a conversation with PR pro Caroline Monk. When asked if she had a crush on Zelah, Feyisola admitted, “I adore him.” Caroline pressed further, asking if her feelings were sexual, to which Feyisola replied, “Oh… he’s got a girlfriend.” When questioned about whether she’d pursue Zelah if he were single, Feyisola’s response left room for interpretation, fueling fans’ curiosity.
Francesca, however, is shutting down the rumors with confidence. In a TikTok video set to the song I Don’t Understand, she responded directly to fans’ questions and comments about the situation. When asked, “Are you worried about Feyisola having a crush on Zelah?” Francesca wrote, “Nope, Zelah and Feyisola are just friends.” Another comment pointed out, “Feyisola said she’d go there if he was single,” to which Francesca firmly replied, “Zelah is not single.” When pressed further with, “I understand but she said she would if he was,” Francesca reiterated, “Zelah is not single.” She capped off the video with a clear message: “Zelah has not crossed any of our boundaries, so can we all please chill.”
Fans flooded the comments section of Francesca’s video, sharing a mix of support and skepticism. One viewer questioned, “I get what you’re saying! However, what about the bit where Feyisola said Zelah gets in the bath with her?? Wasn’t that on a live stream or something?” Another fan defended Zelah, stating, “If Feyisola has a crush on Zelah, then that sounds like a Feyisola problem. I don’t think Zelah would ever cheat on his girlfriend, and I think he is totally unaware of Feyisola’s feelings.” A third commenter offered a broader perspective, saying, “I feel like queer people are just more honest about this stuff and acknowledge the fact sometimes we fancy our friends, but it doesn’t mean anything! This is so normal. I fancy loads of my friends who have partners; doesn’t mean I’m gonna suddenly homewreck them.” However, not everyone was convinced, with one user noting, “I think it’s disrespectful on Feyisola’s part personally, but not something to be worried about in your relationship, ya know?”
The comparisons to Chris Hughes and Jojo Siwa’s Celebrity Big Brother dynamic continue to dominate online discussions, with fans dubbing Zelah and Feyisola the “new Chris and JoJo.” While the Big Brother house thrives on emotional connections and playful interactions, Francesca’s firm stance suggests that Zelah’s heart remains with her. As the drama unfolds, viewers are left wondering: is this just a close friendship, or will the Big Brother house stir up more surprises? For now, Francesca’s message is loud and clear—there’s no “whirlwind romance” to see here.