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Big Brother Alums and Amazing Race Winners Claire Rehfuss, Derek Xiao Split After Four Years

Their joint Instagram statement called the breakup non-dramatic, requesting privacy.

Overview

  • The pair announced the split via a signed joint Instagram Stories post on Sept. 20, 2025.
  • They wrote that nothing dramatic happened and that they realized they want different things.
  • The statement said they still care for each other, will remain friends, and asked for space and grace to avoid speculation.
  • Rehfuss, 29, and Xiao, 28, met on Big Brother 23 in 2021, finishing eighth and tenth, respectively.
  • They later won The Amazing Race 34 together and a $1 million prize, with outlets including TMZ and Parade amplifying their breakup post.