Big Brother couple stays together after 16 years

A look at Mikey Dalton and Grace Adams Short, the show’s only couple still married after 16 years as Big Brother prepares a 25th anniversary run.

Only Big Brother couple remains together after 16 years

Mikey Dalton and Grace Adams-Short met on the seventh series of Big Brother in 2006. They became engaged four months after leaving the house and married in 2009. Today they are parents to four children Georgina, Stephen, Allegra, and Atticus. They stand as the show’s only couple to stay married after 16 years, a fact that stands out as the series heads into ITV’s 25th anniversary and a new look for the franchise.

The couple has spoken about wanting to share their story with their children and possibly let them watch the older episodes in the future. The revival comes as the network leans into nostalgia while trying to refresh the format for a new audience. Their longevity is contrasted with more volatile show romances and headlines, highlighting a longer, private arc behind the public spectacle.

The story of Mikey and Grace offers a rare counterpoint to the fast pace of reality TV, where many relationships falter on or off screen. Longevity here is less a ratings gimmick and more a reminder that real life can outlast the camera. As Big Brother returns with a fresh look, the couple’s enduring partnership invites viewers to consider how couples navigate fame, family, and privacy when the spotlight never fully switches off. The revival packages nostalgia with a question: can a modern audience embrace a relationship narrative that plays out over years rather than episodes?

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The next season will test whether long term love can survive the glare of a return to a familiar format.