As Big Brother prepares to celebrate its 25th anniversary, we take a look back at the only couple from the show who are still together – Mikey Dalton and Grace Adams-Short
The new series of Big Brother is just around the corner, as ITV prepares for its third season, 25 years after it first aired on Channel 4. There have been a number of relationships formed throughout the years, but only one couple remain together.
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Mikey Dalton, 42, and Grace Adams-Short, 39 met on the show 19 years ago, and are still going strong to this day. The pair took part in the iconic seventh series of the fly on the wall reality show alongside Nikki Grahame andPete Bennett.
The pair quickly fell in love in the chaotic house, with Mikey popping the all important question just four months after leaving. They tied the knot in 2009, and are now parents to four children. They welcomed their first child Georgina in 2012, and welcomed their first son Spencer three years later. It comes after Big Brother confirms its return to ITV with a ‘new look’.
Grace and Mikey fell in love on the show in 2006
The couple are also parents to six year old Allegra, and son Atticus who they welcomed in 2022. The couple often speak about how they hope to show their children their series of Big Brother one day, so they can see where their parents met and fell in love.
Grace and Mikey are parents to four children(Image: Grace Adams-Short/Instagram)
“I didn’t have any idea that I was going to meet my life partner, my husband, absolutely not. We just thought it was going to be a fun summer. I was 20 years old, it was kind of like a gap year!” Grace said during an interview with This Morning in 2023.
It wasn’t love at first sight for Mikey, but in fact, lust at first sight, he later admitted. “I was lusting after her, I still remember the outfit you wore going in and the boots and everything. I was lovestruck when I seen her!”
Speaking on their fast engagement to local Plymouth newspaper, The Herald at the time of their nuptials, 23-year-old Grace said: “We got engaged after four months, which may sound quick but we got to know each other so fast on the show, so it felt right for us.”
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The pair tied the knot three years after meeting on the reality show(Image: Grace Adams-Short/Instagram)
The most recent romance in the civilian Big Brother house was in 2023, between Jordan Sangha and Henry Southan. Fans were rooting for the pair to get together in the house and were left absolutely gutted when they revealed they had split earlier this year.
Taking to Instagram to release a statement, Henry wrote: “After a lot of thought, Jordan and I have decided to go our separate ways. “It’s incredible sad, and we’re both hurting, but we know it’s the right step. We’re so grateful for the love and support you’ve shown us – thank you.” Henry added: “Please give us some space as we figure things out privately.”
Jordan also shared his own statement as he sadly wrote: “An unfortunate announcement. After many times, memories, and precious experience, Henry and I have parted ways.
“I want to than everyone who has supported us. We will always remain close friends. Cheers x.”
Elsewhere, earlier this year, former Love Island star Chris Hughes and JoJo Siwa formed an extremely close friendship earlier this year in the Celebrity Big Brother house. Shortly after leaving, JoJo revealed she had split with her partner Kath Ebbs, and it wasn’t long before she and Chris became official.
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