Big Brother stars Elsa Rae, 21, and Marcus John, 22, revealed they will be parents for the first time, confirming their pregnancy in a joint Instagram announcement that included an image of a baby scan, a white baby grow printed with “and then there were three”, and a pale pink pair of baby boots with a small blanket, they captioned the post,

“We've been keeping a little secret.Our bubba due October 2026! We are so very excited.”

The couple first met and began a relationship on the ITV reality series, where their connection deepened week by week, culminating in public declarations of affection before the show concluded, Marcus even made a romantic gesture after the finale by decorating a hotel room with heart balloons and rose petals when he officially asked Elsa to be his girlfriend, moments that played out for viewers and helped spark widespread interest in their real-world romance.

During their time on Big Brother, viewers saw their bond grow strong, with Marcus telling Big Brother, “I'm in love with Elsa,” a line that became one of the most talked about moments of the season, and in turn elevated their relationship beyond the show’s narrative into something that clearly endured once the cameras stopped rolling.

Fans took to social media to celebrate the news, with many commenting on how quickly the couple have moved from housemates to parents-to-be, praising the pair for how they have handled their relationship outside the Big Brother bubble, and recognising that their attachment has stood the test of public scrutiny since they left the ITV show last year.

Their pregnancy announcement has also drawn attention from others linked to the show, with former housemates and other reality stars offering congratulations, as well as long-time followers of Elsa’s journey, who have watched her evolve from Big Brother runner-up into a young couple preparing for parenthood, marking a significant turning point in both their lives.

Elsa Rae’s rise to public attention was shaped in part by her long-term relationship with social media influencer and boxer Ed Matthews, a connection that was highly visible online due to frequent appearances together on TikTok and in livestreams, the pair dated for around four years.

The pair confirmed their split earlier in 2025 when Matthews publicly acknowledged their breakup in July by saying,

“If you don’t think you’re gonna marry that girl, there’s no point wasting years”,

A moment that marked the end of their on-off romance and came just months before Elsa entered the Big Brother house where she later met Marcus John.

While their relationship was once dismissed by some as a “showmance,” their continued commitment and now this impending arrival of a child have shifted the conversation around them, suggesting that what started on reality television has become a lasting partnership as they prepare to welcome their baby later this year. As they celebrate this exciting time, Elsa and Marcus are expected to share more about their journey and how their story unfolds beyond the Big Brother house.

Congragulations to Elsa and Marcus!