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Big Brother’ Contestant Vince Panaro Faces Fallout After Girlfriend’s Absence and Reported Breakup

His season-long closeness with Morgan Pope fueled backlash, with a tabloid claiming he learned of a split onstage.

Overview

  • Kelsey, Vince Panaro’s girlfriend since 2018, was not shown in his family video and did not attend the live finale, after fans had earlier noticed she unfollowed him on social media.
  • The U.S. Sun quotes Kelsey saying she is “done” following his on-camera behavior, a claim not corroborated by the show or additional outlets.
  • The U.S. Sun also reports he was told of the breakup on the finale stage by other contestants, citing an unnamed insider and no network confirmation.
  • Panaro has defended his conduct, telling interviewers he viewed Morgan as a trusted friend and believed he stayed within the boundaries of his relationship.
  • Live-feed footage throughout the season showed frequent cuddling and bed-sharing between Panaro and Morgan, drawing “cheatmance” criticism from viewers and some housemates.