Big Brother 26’s Rubina Bernabe Reveals If She Wants To Pursue A Relationship With Tucker Des Lauriers After The Show

Evicted Big Brother 26 houseguest Rubina Bernabe revealed that she wants to continue her relationship with Tucker Des Lauriers after the show. Four place finished Rubina, a 35-year-old event bartender from Los Angeles, CA, and Tucker, a 30-year-old marketing and sales executive originally from Boston, MA, but currently living in Brooklyn, NY, secretly began a showmance in the early weeks of Big Brother 26. However, they eventually revealed their relationship to their fellow houseguests. Tucker was evicted during week 6, but he expressed that he’d like to continue their romance outside of the show.

In an interview with EW, Rubina shared that she’d like to continue her Big Brother 26 showmance with Tucker in the real world. When asked what her future with Tucker looked like outside of the house, Rubina responded, “Oh my gosh, how was I not mentally prepared for this question? As far as a future with Tucker, I’m 35. I feel lucky to have even met someone at this point who I actually truly connect with.”

Rubina added, “I am kind of hoping that it goes further than just inside the house. We live on different coasts, but I think I’m willing to make it work if he’s willing to.”

Oh my gosh, how was I not mentally prepared for this question? As far as a future with Tucker, I’m 35. I feel lucky to have even met someone at this point who I actually truly connect with. I am kind of hoping that it goes further than just inside the house. We live on different coasts, but I think I’m willing to make it work if he’s willing to.

What Rubina & Tucker’s Showmance Means For Their Post-Big Brother Life

Rubina & Tucker Are Perfect For Each Other

Rubina and Tucker have similar personalities, as they’re both loud, funny, and have hearts of gold. They really do seem perfect for each other, and it would be wonderful to see their romance thrive in the real world. They’ve both expressed that they’re at an age at which they’re looking to settle down, so their showmance could definitely lead to something serious. Although they live on different coasts, the fact that Rubina said that she’s willing to try to make their relationship work is a great sign that it could really happen.

Our Take On Rubina & Tucker’s Relationship

Big Brother Has Led To More Successful Relationships Than The Bachelor

Unlike the reality dating series The Bachelor, which has only led to one successful marriage between a lead and his first choice, Big Brother has several happily married couples. They include Jessica Graf and Cody Nickson from Big Brother 19, Jordan Lloyd and Jeff Schroeder from seasons 11 and 13, Rachel Reilly and Brendon Villegas from seasons 12 and 13, Daniele Donato and Dominic Briones from season 13, Nicole Franzel and Victor Arroyo from season 18 (who became a couple after the show), and Bayleigh Dayton and Chris “Swaggy C” Williams from season 20. All of these couples have children.

There are also two Big Brother couples who are still dating, including America Lopez and Cory Wurtenberger from season 25, and season 23’s Derek Xiao and Claire Rehfuss, who began their relationship in the jury house. With all of these successful relationships, Rubina and Tucker’s showmance could also definitely transfer to the real world. And Rubina and Tucker aren’t the only potential couple from their season. Quinn Martin and Leah Peters have admitted to having crushes on each other, while Makensy Manbeck and Matt Hardeman began the season with a flirtmance before Matt was evicted in week 1.

Big Brother 26‘s Rubina and Tucker had a short-lived showmance before they were separated by his eviction, but it could certainly lead to a lasting relationship. It’ll be thrilling to see their reunion during the October 13 finale. Hopefully, Rubina and Tucker’s romance will blossom into a full-blown relationship and true love.

Source: EW, Big Brother/Instagram

Big Brother is a reality game show that is based on a Dutch series of the same name. Each season, contestants, known as HouseGuests, live in the same house and compete for upwards of $500,000. Contestants are constantly monitored by cameras placed throughout the house and are voted out each week in an eviction. Julie Chen Moonves has hosted the series since 2000.

Release Date

July 5, 2000

Seasons

25

Writers

John de Mol

Directors

Mark W. Roden , Quinn Saunders

Showrunner

Allison Grodner

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