November 15th 2024.
Grace Adams-Short and Mikey Dalton captured the hearts of the nation when they appeared on the 2006 series of Big Brother. It's hard to believe that it's been almost two decades since they first found love in the infamous house. And they certainly weren't the first couple to do so. We've seen others like Chantelle Houghton and Preston, and more recently, Jordan Sangha and Henry Southan, also find romance in the most unexpected place.
But perhaps the most surprising love story to come out of Big Brother was in 2024 when Nathan King and Rosie Williams defied all odds and grew close, despite their polar opposite political beliefs and upbringings. It just goes to show, the wonders of the BB house never cease!
But what may surprise you even more is the current status of Grace and Mikey's relationship, 18 years after the show. So let's take a trip down memory lane and catch up with everything they've been up to since series 7.
Back in 2006, Grace and Mikey first crossed paths in the Big Brother house when she was 20 and he was 23. Their series was one for the books, with the iconic Nikki Grahame and Pete Bennett also competing. As we all know, Pete emerged victorious and took home the cash prize, while Grace had a bit of a rocky time inside the house. Who could forget the time she threw a glass of water at fellow contestant Suzie Verrico for putting her up for eviction, earning her the title of most hated housemate?
But just months after the social experiment ended, Grace and Mikey announced their engagement, proving to everyone that their love was real and they were in it for the long run. And while some may have doubted them, they have proved all the naysayers wrong.
Prior to their rise to fame, Grace was a dance teacher from London and Mikey worked in software in Liverpool. But after their stint on Big Brother, their lives took a major turn. Grace went on to sell her own firm for millions, while also setting up performing schools across the country. Mikey, on the other hand, became a property developer in addition to his work in advertising.
But with fame came its own set of challenges. Grace admitted that being a reality star did her no favors in the teaching environment, as her students would often mock her for her Big Brother fame. But she's learned to take it in stride and maintain her professionalism.
In 2009, Grace and Mikey tied the knot in a beautiful ceremony in Plymouth. And even 17 years later, they still remember their time in the Big Brother house fondly. During an appearance on This Morning, Grace shared, "I didn't have any idea that I was going to meet my life partner, my husband, absolutely not. We just thought it was going to be a fun summer. I was 20 years old; it was kind of like a gap year!" Mikey added that it was love at first sight for him, saying, "I was lusting after her; I still remember the outfit you wore going in and the boots and everything. I was lovestruck when I saw her!"
And their love story continues to grow, as they are now proud parents to four children. Their first, Georgina, was born in 2012, followed by their son Spencer in 2015. Then in 2018, they welcomed daughter Allegra Portia, and most recently, in 2022, they had their fourth child, Atticus.
It's safe to say that Grace and Mikey have built a beautiful life together, filled with love, success, and a growing family. And they continue to be a reminder that love can truly be found in the most unexpected places. We can't wait to see what the future holds for this iconic Big Brother couple.
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