RYLIE has confirmed her relationship with Katherine on the live finale, gushing that she’s the “kindest woman” – despite some fans voicing backlash online.
On the Big Brother live finale, Rylie didn’t hold back, sharing his feelings for Katherine in front of millions of viewers.
Rylie and Katherine confirmed their relationship on the live finale[/caption]
Rylie gushed that she’s the “sweetest-hearted woman I’ve ever met in my life”[/caption]
The pair continued to hang out after they were evicted[/caption]
He insisted their bond has grown stronger since leaving the house.
Despite a handful of critics, Rylie remained unapologetic, praising Katherine as the “kindest woman” and making it clear she’s proud of their relationship.
When asked about their relationship status, Katherine beamed a huge smile from ear to ear and confirmed: “Well, it stands at a really good place, we are together and having fun, just hanging out visiting him, and it was great.”
Rylie added: “Yeah, I mean, we’ve been kicking it. She’s literally the most beautiful, kind-hearted, sweetest-hearted woman I’ve ever met in my life.
“It’s been nothing but a blessing and an honour to just be able to experience it and inside the house as well, you know and have all of that, so yeah, it’s been really great.”
Fans were quick to react on social media, with some expressing surprise at the revelation.
Taking to X, one fan wrote: “WHAT DO YOU MEAN KATHERINE AND RYLIE ARE TOGETHER???? I CANNOT DEAL WITH THIS RIGHT NOW.”
Another added: “Wow. Rylie and Katherine. You got me. You made me scared for your relationship. You are together and wow. I’m just mad you played everyone #BB27.”
A third penned: “i still can’t believe katherine and rylie are together like huh?”
CONFIRMING THEIR RELATIONSHIP
The U.S. Sun revealed Rylie has reunited with Katherine at his Oklahoma ranch and the two are ‘very much together’ following their controversial season.
The reality stars were at the center of drama during season 27 when many viewers perceived the bull rider’s behavior as “creepy” and insisted it “crossed the line.”
Since both of the lovebirds were evicted from the game in the middle of the season, they had been taking time apart to process the aftermath and backlash from their time on Big Brother.
However, a source close to the pair has told The U.S. Sun that Katherine, 23, has been “in Oklahoma with Rylie all week.”
“They finally reunited after weeks of processing emotions. Katherine has been really eager to see him and wanting to make things work but Rylie needed time.
“He’s doing a lot better now and was so excited to see Katherine. I know he appreciated how she had his back in the house after he got evicted and how she had his back with the public too.
“After a bumpy few weeks, it’s safe to say they have found their stride outside of the show. I wouldn’t say they’re boyfriend/girlfriend yet but it’s heading in that direction.
“But they are very much together,” the insider spilled.
THEIR TIME ON THE SHOW
Rylie and Katherine became the most buzzed-about contestants of the season when they got into a hot and heavy showmance just days after moving into the house.
While their in-house relationship was celebrated by their fellow contestants, the reaction from the general public was much more negative.
The Oklahoma native was accused of being “creepy,” “aggressive,” and even “crossing the line” with his behavior toward Katherine.
At one point in the season, Rylie vowed he and Katherine would be married outside of the Big Brother house, whether she “liked it or not.”
Fan outrage got so intense that at one point, viewers begged production to “step in” to “protect” Katherine from the professional bull rider.
WHAT HAPPENED AFTER THEY WERE EVICTED?
Following their eviction from Big Brother, it appeared the romance between Rylie and Katherine was done as he “needed space” from her to process the tumultuous response from viewers.
All of the outside noise apparently became “overwhelming” for both Rylie and Katherine following their reentry into the outside world.
So much so, it had negatively impacted their relationship.
According to an insider, they were “barely speaking at all” in the weeks after their eviction.
At the time in early September, “They still haven’t seen each other [in person].
“They talked here and there after the show, but it was very weird, very awkward.”
They continued: “The response to everything was overwhelming for both of them, and they didn’t know how to handle it.
“It drew a wedge between them. Rylie pulled away. Katherine didn’t want to push him. And now it’s basically done.
“They’ll see each other are the finale, which they’re both extremely nervous about.
“Both for how the audience and fans will be, and seeing each other.
“Rylie is trying to get back to his normal life by bull riding and going to local rodeos and forgetting all of this Hollywood drama.”
Rylie faced a public backlash after being accused of being “creepy” and “aggressive”[/caption]
Fans are shocked as Rylie said he “needed space” from her[/caption]
But an insider revealed that they “wanted to make things work”[/caption]
