In the ever-dramatic world of *Big Brother Australia*, the spotlight has shifted from one steamy showmance to another, but this time, fans are drawing the line. With Holly Young’s eviction putting an abrupt end to her sizzling romance with Colin Ridley, the Network 10 reboot has zeroed in on Coco Beby and Bruce Dunne’s non-stop lip-locking sessions. And let’s just say, viewers are not here for it—demanding producers pump the brakes on the endless PDA parade.
For the first chunk of the season, Holly and Colin’s over-the-top affection dominated the airwaves, sparking heated arguments and even contributing to Jane Marshall-Doherty’s explosive exit. But since Holly bid farewell to the Dreamworld house, Coco and Bruce—who’d been simmering with subtle chemistry in the shadows—have stepped up as the new romantic leads. As the finale looms, the blonde power couple finally sealed the deal with their first kiss, kicking off a series of sneaky smooches away from prying eyes.
They think they’re being sly, but their housemates aren’t buying it. On Thursday’s episode, Conor Maysey straight-up confronted Coco about her isolation with Bruce, hinting that their “platonic” vibes have escalated way beyond cuddles. It’s a classic *Big Brother* twist: romance brewing under the radar, ready to explode.
Yet, while a little love in the house can be entertaining, fans are fed up with how much screen time Coco and Bruce’s makeout marathons are hogging. Social media is buzzing with complaints about the “showmance” overload, with many slamming the edit for prioritizing smooches over strategy and drama. But the real tea? Viewers are roasting Coco for her blatant hypocrisy.
Flashback to earlier in the season: Coco pulled Holly and Colin aside, preaching about toning down the PDA for the sake of the kids watching at home. “I’ve got three kids at home, my three kids don’t want to see you macking on every episode too, you know what I mean?” she lectured. “Maybe chill out on the macking on, just ’cos you know, there [are] children at home watching the show, my children especially because their mum’s on it.”
Fast-forward to now, and Coco’s doing exactly what she condemned—locking lips with Bruce left and right. Fans are calling her out loud and clear: “Pot, meet kettle!” The backlash has escalated to full-on outrage, with viewers issuing an ultimatum to producers: “STOP IT RIGHT NOW!” or risk losing the audience’s interest in the show’s core chaos.
And here’s the cherry on top—if Coco ever uncovers why Bruce gave her just one point back in Week One, all bets are off. That revelation could shatter their budding romance and send shockwaves through the house. As *Big Brother Australia* hurtles toward its climax, one thing’s certain: the fans’ fury might just force a rewrite of the script.