Vince Panaro has been spotted for the first time since leaving the Big Brother house in exclusive photos obtained by The U.S. Sun.
The reality star was pictured with his girlfriend, Kelsey, as they reunited for the first time since his three months away on the show.
Big Brother contestant Vince Panaro looks solemn as he’s spotted for the first time since leaving the BB27 house[/caption]
Vince Panaro and long-term girlfriend Kelsey are pictured stopping at Sunlife Organics in Calabasas, CA, on September 30, 2025[/caption]
Although the pair spent time together, they are “no longer dating” after she called things off while he was still in the Big Brother house, and they are simply “hashing things out,” according to an insider.
In Vince’s first outing since leaving the BB27 house, he wore his signature beanie, a T-shirt, and black skinny jeans.
He appeared solemn as he ran errands with Kelsey on Tuesday, including heading to Sunlife Organics in Calabasas, CA, and hitting up the bank.
Later in the afternoon, Vince, who is a Los Angeles native, visited a cafe in nearby Malibu with his ex-girlfriend.
Kelsey looked gorgeous in a blue crop top and skintight biker shorts, but kept covered up in a baseball hat and sunglasses.
As the two walked together, they didn’t show any PDA – there was no hand holding or moments of embracing each other.
They appeared on friendly enough terms; however, there were several moments when they were caught having tense conversations.
Neither Vince nor Kelsey appeared to crack much of a smile during their emotional reunion.
Kelsey and Vince reunited after his time in the Big Brother house[/caption]
The pair were seen having several tense conversations[/caption]
Although the pair had a secret reunion, they are ‘no longer dating’[/caption]
It’s the first time Vince, 34, has been seen since his controversial run on Big Brother’s season 27 has come to an end.
Vince began dating Kelsey over seven years ago, but his connection with fellow contestant, Morgan Pope, ultimately caused the demise of their relationship.
OH, BROTHER!
After joining the Big Brother house back in July, Vince immediately grew a close bond with fitness model Morgan.
Kelsey had to watch from home all season, which was three full months, as her boyfriend continued to “cross the line” more and more with Morgan.
Amongst the questionable actions are Vince declaring his love for Morgan, repeatedly sleeping in the same bed as her, crying in her arms, showering next to her, kissing her shoulders, and other touchy-feely behavior.
Their relationship became so strong that in the middle of the season, The U.S. Sun exclusively revealed that Kelsey was “done” with Vince and felt “disrespected” by his behavior.
However, the decision was news to Vince, who found out his relationship came to a screeching halt while he was still on the Big Brother finale stage.
Vince was told that Kelsey broke up with him on the Big Brother stage, and he learned from the other contestants,” an insider who was present at the finale spilled.
Vince grabs a fruit bowl at a cafe in Malibu, CA[/caption]
Vince and Kelsey step out to run errands together in his hometown of Los Angeles, CA[/caption]
Vince wore his signature beanie during their outing[/caption]
It’s the first time Vince has been seen since the Big Brother live finale on Sunday[/caption]
“Like when the lights were still bright and as the cameras were rolling, he was told Kelsey was done.
“Vince hasn’t processed how much his life is about to change, so it hasn’t hit him yet that he lost his girlfriend of 7 years.
“He is in complete denial and as of last night, had not processed any of that,” the source claimed.
Big Brother’s Steamiest Showmances
Contestants are no strangers to hooking up during their months of being sequestered in the Big Brother house. Here are some of the most buzzed-about relationships that have blossomed on screen:
Season 2 (2001): Mike “Boogie” Malin & Krista Stegall (Broke up in 2001)
Season 11 (2009): Jordan Lloyd & Jeff Schroeder (Engaged while filming show. Still married)
Season 12 (2010): Rachel Reilly & Brendon Villegas (Still married and share two kids together)
Season 13 (2011): Daniele Donato & Dominic Briones (Still married after tying-the-knot in 2013)
Season 15 (2013): Amanda Zuckerman & McCrae Olsen (Split in 2014 in a messy social media breakup)
Season 16 (2014): Hayden Voss & Nicole Franzel (Relationship ended after 18 months of dating)
Season 18 (2016): Nicole Franzel & Corey Brooks (Split shortly after the show)
Season 18 (2016): Nicole Franzel & Victor Arroyo (Got together after her split from Corey. Got married in 2021 and share a son together)
Season 19 (2017): Jessica Graf & Cody Nickson (Got married in 2018 and went on to win The Amazing Race together)
Season 20 (2018): Bayleigh Dayton & Swaggy C (Still married)
Season 20 (2018): Angela Rummans & Tyler Crispen (Got engaged but broke up in 2022)
Season 24 (2022): Taylor Hale & Joseph Abdin (No longer dating but became a fan-favorite showmance)
Season 25 (2023): Jared Fields & Blue Kim (Split post show)
Season 27 (2025): Rylie Jeffries & Katherine Woodman (Trying to make things work post-show and following fan backlash)
According to the eyewitness, Vince found out about his relationship crumbling after fellow season 27 contestant, Jimmy Haggerty, spilled the beans to other finalists.
Jimmy, having been voted out pre-jury, was able to connect with the outside world and go back online when the show was still airing, while the finalists and jurors only got their phones back on Sunday night.
“Vince found out on the stage because [Jimmy] was going around telling the others that Kelsey had dumped him.”
Vince should have picked up on the fact that Kelsey might not be thrilled with him when she didn’t show up to the finale on Sunday.
Kelsey was noticeably absent, though the CBS cameras made sure to emphasize showing Vince’s parents, with whom he lives with, in the audience.
Vince has not yet spoken out about the status of his relationship since exiting the house.
Vince Panaro and Morgan Pope of the CBS series Big Brother during the Live Finale Eviction[/caption]
Big Brother fans were shocked as Vince puts his hand under Morgan’s tank top strap[/caption]
Big Brother star Vince Panaro poses with girlfriend Kelsey before joining the show[/caption]
