After months of appearing inseparable, “Big Brother” Season 26 stars Makensy Jo Manbeck and Matt Hardeman may have quietly called it quits. Fans noticed the couple unfollowed each other on Instagram this week, fueling speculation that their post-show romance has ended. This is the second story this week of a “Big Brother” couple unfollowing each other. The move comes less than a year after their relationship went public, marking a surprising twist for one of the franchise’s most talked-about recent couples.
Matt and Makensy Unfollow Each Other on Instagram
It looks like love might not have lasted long outside the “Big Brother” house for Season 26 stars Makensy Jo Manbeck and Matt Hardeman. TMZ reports the two have unfollowed each other on Instagram, signaling a potential breakup. A quick look at their accounts shows neither appears in the other’s “following” list anymore.
Fans quickly noticed the change, with many commenting on their sudden social media silence. It’s a sharp turn for the once-smitten pair who went public just months ago. In December, Makensy shared a photodump captioned, “In case the soft launches weren’t enough, here’s a hard launch.” Matt responded with, “My biggest blessing and worth every bit of the wait … Excited for the future we get to build together Makensy Jo.”
Entertainment Now reached out to both Makensy and Matt for comment, but neither has responded.
Their “Big Brother” Season 26 Journey
Makensy and Matt’s connection began in the “Big Brother” house, where their chemistry sparked one of the season’s most talked-about showmances.
Though short-lived on-screen, it quickly became a storyline fans rooted for. Matt’s game came to an abrupt end when he was unexpectedly evicted midseason, while Makensy proved to be one of the strongest competitors of the year, ultimately finishing as runner-up.
Inside the house, their relationship balanced strategy and emotion — a rare feat in the high-pressure environment of “Big Brother.” Matt’s early exit didn’t stop fans from hoping they’d reunite after filming, and that wish came true not long after the finale aired.
From Showmance to Real Romance
Once cameras stopped rolling, Makensy and Matt made their relationship official, confirming months of fan speculation. Their posts painted a picture of a happy, grounded couple navigating post-show life together.
However, as with many reality TV romances, the transition to the real world may have brought challenges. The recent unfollowing hints the pair may have called it quits, though neither has addressed the situation publicly.
Until one of them breaks their silence, “Big Brother” fans are left wondering what really happened between Makensy and Matt — a once-promising duo whose showmance might now be just another chapter in the franchise’s long list of love stories gone cold.
