On the latest season of Big Brother UK, 21-year-old housemate Elsa confessed her romantic feelings for fellow contestant Marcus. The Essex-based content creator shared her emotions in the diary room before having a serious conversation with Marcus about her insecurities and fears about their connection continuing after the show.
Private Confessions and Shared Doubts
The emotional development unfolded during the October 2025 episodes of the reality series. Elsa first revealed her feelings privately to the cameras, stating simply, “I really like him.” She later sought out Marcus for a one-on-one conversation where she expressed her concerns about how she was being perceived by other housemates and her uncertainty about their budding relationship.
During their talk, Elsa opened up about her insecurities, telling Marcus, “I just feel like I just don’t even know who I am in here. I just feel like everyone just sees me as like, miserable and resting b*tch face.” She also voiced worries about what would happen if she were evicted, suggesting it wouldn’t “make a difference anyway.” Marcus was quick to reassure her, responding that if she were to go home, it would make a “massive” difference for him.
Elsa’s concerns extended to whether their connection would survive in the outside world, questioning if his feelings would last “for like a week” before he might “get close to someone else.” She explained that these insecurities were why she had her “guard up,” admitting she didn’t want to get hurt.
Viewer Reactions to the Growing Romance
The developing relationship between Elsa and Marcus has drawn significant attention from Big Brother viewers, though not all reactions have been positive. Some fans have expressed frustration at seeing a romance blossom so quickly in the Big Brother house, with many drawing comparisons to fellow ITV show Love Island.
On social media platform X, one viewer commented, “I’m gonna HATEEEE if Elsa’s #BBUK journey just becomes a romance with Marcus because she seems so sweet.” Another added, “The romance stuff is so boring!” while others made direct comparisons, writing, “Since when did I put Love Island on, a romance already,” and “I’m not here for the Elsa, Marcus romance THIS ISN’T LOVE ISLAND.”
The pair grew close remarkably quickly, with other housemates noticing their connection within just three days of the series beginning. In scenes that aired earlier in the week, the two were shown getting cozy under the covers in bed, with fellow housemate Caroline observing that they appeared to be “falling in love.”
A Complicated Love Triangle?
In later episodes, Elsa’s confusion about Marcus’s feelings became more apparent when she confided in another housemate, Jenny. During a kitchen conversation, Jenny asked Elsa directly if she was feeling confused about Marcus. When Elsa confirmed she was, Jenny pointed out that “the only two girls in here that are single are you and Nancy, that Marcus would probably go for.”
This conversation revealed that Elsa had originally thought Marcus was drawn to Nancy, leading her to question whether she should be involved with someone in the house if it wasn’t “going to lead anywhere.” The exchange highlighted how quickly relationships can form and shift under the unique conditions of the Big Brother house.
Marcus’s Reassurance and Future Prospects
Throughout their conversations, Marcus has been consistent in reassuring Elsa about his feelings. When she asked if he had any doubts about his feelings for her changing later, he firmly said no and assured her that it wasn’t his “thing.” He explained that he enjoyed her company and believed that would continue after the show ended.
“For me, it’s like we’re in here and, I enjoy your company, and I think that afterwards and outside that would continue,” Marcus told her. He encouraged her to try to get through the next few days with fewer doubts, and the two shared a hug as he attempted to resolve her uncertainties about their connection.
The relationship continues to develop as Big Brother UK Season 22 progresses, with viewers watching to see if this romance will withstand the pressures of the house and potential evictions.
Meet the Housemates
Elsa is a 21-year-old content creator from Essex who describes herself as having a “powerful aura.” She has shared with housemates that she has been able to see dead people since she was three years old, an ability that eventually led her to Christianity. She says she can be “sweet” but if she gets angry she will go “bright red.”
Marcus is a 22-year-old mechanical engineer from Manchester who joined the Royal Navy at 17. He describes himself as a massive “flirt” and says he can’t shake some military traits, such as being unable to leave the house if there’s a crease in his shirt. If he wins the prize money, he plans to pay off his car finance and travel to Australia.
The current season of Big Brother UK features 16 housemates in total, ranging in age from 18 to 60, all competing for the £100,000 prize. The series airs on ITV2 and ITVX from Sunday to Friday each week.
Also Read: Big Brother UK Explains Why There’s No New Episode On Saturday
Credits: dailymail.co.uk
