Big Brother 26's Rubina Bernabe I can see her and her showmance partner Tucker Des Lauriers continuing their romance after the show.
“I'm a little hopeful given that it's been four years since I've been with anyone,” Rubina, 35, exclusively told me. Us weekly on Friday, October 11, one day after his eviction. “And for this to happen on the show, as reluctantly as it did with me, I think it makes sense that we try to make it work outside.”
Tucker, 30, and Rubina connected on the Big Brother house from the beginning. As time passed, their friendly and flirtatious banter turned into a romance. However, Tucker became a target after winning multiple competitions. Tucker was the sixth person ejected and did not serve on the jury. in its ultimate Big Brother Moments, Tucker shared a passionate kiss with Rubina before heading out the door.
Rubina isn't the only one who wants to pursue a hookup after the season ends. Following Tucker's elimination, he echoed similar sentiments to Us.
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“I am at that age where I am looking for a life partner and I am always afraid of taking that risk. All my friends know that I don't go out looking for those things; I go out to be with my friends and wait for that fairy tale when two paths cross,” Tucker said exclusively. Us in August. “This is a very beautiful and charming feeling. And I hope it goes where we both want it to go.”
While Rubina initially thought her game was in danger after losing her closest ally, she managed to stay in the game and formed a trio alliance with Kimo Apaka and T'kor Clottey.
“To be honest, playing the game after Tucker left was difficult,” Rubina admitted. “But at the end of the day, I knew what was best for my game. So it was a blessing and a curse, but above all a blessing.”
Rubina not only outplayed Tucker, but also T'Kor, 23, and Kimo, 36. Before her eviction on Thursday, October 10, Rubina threw Makensy “MJ” Manbeckwho won the ultimate veto power, to maintain it Cam Sullivan-Brown. (The last time all the women made it to ultimate was in Big Brother 6which aired in 2005.
While MJ, 22, toyed with the idea of the final three being all women, she ultimately ousted Rubina. The decision cemented that she, Cam, 25, and Chelsie Baham It arrives at the final night on Sunday, October 13.
“I wanted to see a three-way women's ultimate and obviously that was up to MJ, but I can't say I was surprised,” Rubina said. “If she had a 3 ultimate with [Cam and Chelsie] It makes sense that he has stayed loyal to that.”
Despite being disappointed with MJ's decision, Rubina shared that everything was “fine” between them. MJ even praised Rubina for her stellar social game in her farewell message that “surprised” the waiter.
“I really wasn't sure I did it,” Rubina confessed. “I was just there trying to be my most authentic self and if that served as a good social game, I'm grateful.”
He Big Brother 26 The ultimate will air on CBS on Sunday, October 13 at 9 pm ET.