Overview

• On August 6, Yasmin Pettet revealed that her 11-year-old cat Miaow Miaow died of cancer while she was isolated in the villa and that her family withheld the news until after the August 4 finale.
• She has paused most social media engagement to process her grief, explaining that she needs time for herself and thanking followers for their sympathy.
• Supporters have flooded her Instagram with condolences, recalling how frequently she spoke about Miaow Miaow during her time on the show.
• Some viewers have theorized that her tears behind host Maya Jama in the finale were connected to the private loss she could not disclose at the time.
• After placing third with partner Jamie Rhodes, Pettet plans to focus on post-show life and to introduce each other to their families outside the villa.