Are Rubina and Tucker Still Together from Big Brother?
No — Rubina Bernabe and Tucker Des Lauriers, who met on Big Brother 26 in summer 2024, announced their breakup on May 13, 2025. The two made the announcement separately through Instagram’s broadcast channels.
Tucker called it a “break,” while Rubina was firmer, saying, “We are no longer together.”
It came as a surprise to many fans, especially since the couple had just been spotted at Coachella in April, posting affectionate photos and joking in captions about how much fun they were having.
That contrast — festival joy in April, breakup statements in May — made the news feel a little heavier for longtime followers of their story.
Who is Rubina Bernabe?
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Rubina is a 35‑year‑old event bartender based in Los Angeles. On Big Brother, she quickly stood out — outspoken, funny, sometimes brash, and very self‑aware. What fans liked was her ability to make even quiet evenings in the house entertaining.
She also had the gameplay chops to back up that personality. Rubina made it to the Final Four, forming strong alliances along the way (notably with T’kor Clottey and Kimo Apaka).
After the show, she admitted she hadn’t expected to fall for anyone in the house — she’d actively said she wanted to avoid a “showmance.” But her connection with Tucker shifted that plan.
A fun bit of trivia: Rubina isn’t totally new to TV. Back in 2023, she popped up on Don’t Forget the Lyrics! and won $10,000. Small in appearance, but it shows a competitive streak that made sense once fans saw her on Big Brother.
Who is Tucker Des Lauriers?
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Tucker, 31, works in marketing and sales. Originally from Boston but based in Brooklyn, he went into Big Brother with a strong start — winning challenges and setting himself up early as a competitor to watch.
In fact, that early dominance might have been his undoing: he was evicted on Day 45 before jury.
What made his exit unusual was what happened later. Despite being out before the jury stage, Tucker became the first pre‑jury contestant to win America’s Favorite Houseguest.
That spoke volumes about his popularity with fans. And during the live finale, he gave Rubina flowers on stage, an unscripted move that drew a lot of attention and kicked their post‑show romance into gear.
Where the Relationship Stood After the Show
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Throughout late 2024, the pair gave several updates to outlets like Us Weekly. In August, Tucker described Rubina as “unapologetically herself” and said he appreciated how supportive she had been.
In October, Rubina told the magazine she felt hopeful about the relationship continuing beyond the season, partly because she hadn’t dated seriously in several years.
By November, both reported that things were “better than ever,” sharing that they’d each met families and friends. At that point, it seemed like the showmance might be one of the rare ones to survive outside the house.
Which is why their May 2025 breakup stung fans a little more than usual: there was evidence they’d really tried. Long distance (she on the West Coast, he on the East) likely played a role, although neither gave specifics beyond asking for “privacy and respect.”
