Big Brother 28 stars Rome Seymour and Lyric Medeiros are considering taking their relationship to the next level, but a former Houseguest has some important advice before they make any major decisions.
As the couple discusses the possibility of living together after the show, Season 23 alum Claire Rehfuss is urging them to slow down and avoid letting outside expectations influence their romance.
Claire knows what it means to experience love after Big Brother. She began dating fellow Season 23 contestant Derek Xiao after leaving the house. Their relationship lasted four years before they eventually broke up.
During an appearance on The Royal Tea podcast, Claire shared her thoughts on Rome and Lyric’s future, warning them about the dangers of rushing into living together.
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“You do not need to rush moving in together,” Claire advised. She explained that couples who share an intense experience like Big Brother can quickly become dependent on each other, especially because few people truly understand what they went through.
According to Claire, Rome and Lyric should enjoy dating rather than immediately making another major commitment.
Claire Rehfuss Encourages Rome and Lyric to Take Their Time
Claire wasn’t the only former Houseguest who understood the situation. Season 26 contestant Makensy Manbeck also appeared on the podcast and agreed with her advice.
Makensy experienced a similar situation after developing a relationship with Matt Hardeman following their season. The two eventually went their separate ways.
Both Claire and Makensy understand how quickly relationships can develop inside the Big Brother environment, where contestants spend nearly every moment together without the usual distractions of everyday life.
Claire also reflected on the opportunities that followed her relationship with Derek Xiao. The couple competed on The Amazing Race and ultimately won the competition.
She encouraged Rome and Lyric to embrace exciting opportunities that might come their way, including reality television appearances, while remaining cautious about moving in together too soon.
Her suggestion was simple: consider living in the same city, spend time dating, and wait at least a year before sharing a home.
Could Outside Pressure Affect Rome and Lyric’s Relationship?
Leaving the Big Brother house brings a unique set of challenges. Contestants suddenly return to everyday life while facing attention from thousands of viewers who followed their relationships throughout the season.
For couples like Rome and Lyric, that attention can create additional pressure to prove their romance is serious.
Fans may want regular updates, while television opportunities and public appearances can make it difficult to separate personal decisions from public expectations.
Claire’s warning highlights why taking things slowly could help the couple build a stronger relationship outside the house.
Still, not every Big Brother romance ends in heartbreak. Several former Houseguests have turned their showmances into successful marriages, something longtime host Julie Chen Moonves frequently celebrates.
Will Rome and Lyric Take Claire’s Advice?
Despite the warning, there is little reason to assume Rome and Lyric are making a mistake by exploring their future together.
Rome previously spoke with CinemaBlend about his relationship with Lyric after his elimination. At the time, he acknowledged that they had only known each other briefly and said he would appreciate their connection even if she ultimately decided not to continue the romance.
His comments suggested that he understood the uncertainty surrounding relationships formed inside the house.
Whether Rome and Lyric decide to move in together or continue dating separately, the final decision belongs to them.
Claire’s advice is ultimately about giving their relationship enough time to develop naturally, without allowing fans or television producers to dictate their next move.
For now, fans will continue watching to see whether this Season 28 showmance becomes another lasting Big Brother love story.
Do you think Rome and Lyric should move in together, or should they follow Claire’s advice and wait?
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