The on-screen romance between Colin Ridley and Holly Young was one of the most talked-about storylines of this year's Big Brother reboot. Now, with the cameras long since switched off, fans are desperate to know: is the couple's flame still burning brightly outside the famous house?
Social Media Clues Fuel Speculation
While the pair have not made an official, hard-launch declaration, their social media activity tells a compelling story. They continue to follow each other on Instagram and appear in each other's posts. Earlier this month, Colin shared a particularly telling clip on TikTok that sent fans into a frenzy.
The video showed Colin relaxed in the passenger seat of a car. The camera then panned to reveal Holly behind the wheel, before Colin leaned over to give her a sweet, spontaneous peck on the cheek. 'It’s 2025. Passenger princesses are so last year,' Colin humorously captioned the moment.
The clip was flooded with supportive comments from followers. One fan wrote, 'Aww this is so cute. She didn't even know u were filming,' while another excitedly declared, 'YASSSS COLIN!!! Bagged a baddie.'
From Showmance To Real Romance
Speculation about the nature of their bond was a central theme inside the Big Brother house, with other housemates often confronting them about their constant closeness. Following her eviction, fellow contestant Michael Downes publicly labelled Holly as 'fake' and claimed the entire romance was for show, predicting it wouldn't 'last until halfway down the eviction runway.'
However, Holly has vehemently denied these accusations. In a recent conversation with Pedestrian, she confirmed she and Colin are 'definitely' still together. 'We are just enjoying the time together out of the house without so many eyes on us,' she explained. 'We were constantly under the microscope... It’s super refreshing.'
She emphasised to Daily Mail that their connection was entirely genuine, stating: 'Absolutely not. There was no briefing, no suggestion from producers... It was just twelve completely different personalities thrown together.'
Family Approval Seals The Deal
Adding a heartwarming layer to the story, Colin's mother Vanessa has given her full blessing to the relationship. Speaking to a publication, she expressed her happiness and surprise at her son's openness. 'I’m glad he has gone for what he has wanted, gone after a lovely woman,' she said. 'Normally, he is quite reserved and shy. Something about Holly has brought that out of him.'
This family endorsement, combined with their candid social media moments and Holly's own confirmations, strongly suggests that what began as a captivating Big Brother showmance has successfully transitioned into a real-world romance. For now, the couple appear to be focused on nurturing their relationship away from the intense scrutiny of the reality TV spotlight.
