SPOILER ALERT! This article contains events from the Big Brother 28 live feeds that have yet to be aired on the television episodes. Please don't read ahead if you prefer not to know competition winners and nominees ahead of time.This year's edition of Love IslandUSA will be coming to an end this Sunday. But, if you're looking for something to fill that summer reality romance hole in your heart, Big Brother 28 is already taking care of that for you, courtesy of two of the season's new houseguests.The live feeds for the 2026 edition of the iconic CBS reality show kicked off on the evening of July 10. And, while fans had only been watching two days of episodes up to that point, the houseguests had already been on their fourth day out of this 87-day marathon of a game. Suffice it to say, there was a lot of catching up to do. And one of the biggest takeaways is the relationship between contestants Lyric Medeiros and Rome Seymour, which has already seemingly developed into a full-fledged showmance. Find out more below about Lyric and Rome's Big Brothe 28 showmance, including what they had to say about the subject in the preseason.
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Seemingly, it's Lyric and Rome! When the live feeds went up on July 10, fans got to see the two of them chatting very intimately and privately. During their conversation, Rome had said Haley Thogmartin was flirting with him, but he declined her advances. As the chat went along, looking at their body language, it was clear there was some tension in the air. We even got a peek at a peck, as Rome kissed Lyric on the cheek at one point before heading off into the kitchen to join the rest of the house.But the true kicker came later in the night (or very early in the morning for those of us on the East Coast). The feeds caught the two of them together in one of the twin-size bunk beds, continuing their intense discussion. There was even talk about whether or not the two of them would be able to make their newfound relationship work outside of the house (considering he's in Florida and she's in Hawaii, it would be the longest of long-distance). And we even bore witness to them kissing, a shocking prospect considering that even some of the most successful showmances in Big Brother history did not move that fast that soon.
Who is Lyric Medeiros on Big Brother 28?
Lyric Medeiros on 'Big Brother 28'Evan Mulling/CBS
Lyric Medeiros is a 25-year-old living in Honolulu, Hawaii. Her day job is an attorney working in eviction law, a career she accelerated to a supernatural pace, becoming the younget person in Hawaii to pass the bar. At night, however, she's a performer at a luau, showcasing her vocal chops. Her singing talent runs in the family, as her father is Glenn Medeiros, who made it big in the '80s and '90s, most prominently with his chart-topping cover of "Nothing's Gonna Change My Love for You." Lyric brought her vocal talents to American Idol in 2023, where she was eliminated in the Hollywood rounds.Related: 1987 Love Ballad Made Singer a Global Star — Now His Daughter Is Competing on 'Big Brother'
Who is Rome Seymour on Big Brother 28?
Rome Seymour on 'Big Brother 28'Evan Mulling/CBS
Rome Seymour is a 28-year-old from Traverse City, Michigan, currently living in Delray Beach, Florida. Rome was a standout tennis player in his youth, at one point one of the best in northern Michigan. He attempted to go pro before ultimately pivoting to pickleball, which he currently coaches professionally.
Considering how core showmances are to the lifeblood of Big Brother (the show will continually boast that it has more successful marriages than The Bachelor), it's understandable that the single houseguests were asked before the season if they would be interested in coupling up while in the house. And that includes Lyric and Rome proper."I'm absolutely open to a showmance, but if it doesn't affect my game," Lyric says in her interview. "Because I know watching Big Brother, if you're in a showmance, sometimes it can mean a huge target. So if this gorgeous man is not going to ruin my game, we can work something out!"Rome was similarly surefire in his response, saying, "I am open to a showmance. I've been single for a long time now, and it's hard finding love in the real world. So why not do it in the house?"Related: 'Big Brother 28's First HoH Has Chosen the First Nominees — See Who's on the Block
How are fans reacting to Rome and Lyric on the live feeds?
Again, considering live feed watchers had to catch up on four days of action, there were a lot of blanks that needed to be filled in upon seeing Rome and Lyric canoodling. When did they start showing interest in one another (interestingly, we saw Ashley Trail, rather than Lyric, thirsting after Rome in the premiere episode)? Did we witness the first time they had kissed? Have other houseguests been taking notice of them growing closer?At the moment, however, the fan reaction to Lyric and Rome (or "Lyme," as some fans have dubbed them) has been one of shock and snark. Again, it cannot be said enough. These people have been in the house for four days. Even devout couples like Rachel Reilly and Brendon Villegas or Jeff Schroeder and Jordan Lloyd, who fell head over heels for each other while competing against one another, had at least a week of slow-playing flirtation before moving into swapping spit. The consensus among fans is that things are moving between the two at a supernatural and historic pace.And, of course, that invites plenty of comparisons to Love Island (heck, I even fell victim to that myself in the intro to this article). Plenty of posts across social media have poked fun at the couple, asking when they were going to announce they're "closed off." Who knows, if Big Brother producers are inspired enough, maybe the two will win a Luxury Competition and get a chance to visit the new "BB Hideaway"!
Who is most at risk in the first Big Brother 28 eviction?
Luckily for Lyric and Rome, at the moment, neither one seems in danger of becoming the first person evicted from Big Brother 28. Head of Household Dee Valladares did not put either one of them up in her first set of nominations. And even if one of them were to wind up on the block by eviction night, the Survivor winner has made it clear that her number one target this week is Mallory Aurichio (who is a close ally of Lyric's). So it looks like "Lyme" is set to continue and deepen their relationship for at least another week!
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