Actuality stars Nicole Franzel and Victor Arroyo go approach, approach again.
The duo, who lately opened up about their life collectively in Michigan with their son Arrow, kicked off their romance again in 2018, when the pair met as forged members on the 18th season of Massive Brother. The couple didn’t really start a relationship on the time, however rekindled their friendship on the premiere of Massive Brother season 19.
Since then, it’s been easy crusing for the now household of three. Nicole and Victor have been by way of loads — together with a slew of actuality reveals — collectively, and the highs and lows of life each on- and off-camera has solely made their bond stronger.
From Massive Brother to Superb Race, right here’s a have a look at the connection between Franzel and Arroyo.
September 2017
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Nicole and Victor met once they every first appeared on the 18th season of Massive Brother, though they didn’t start their relationship till after filming had wrapped.
“Every thing got here collectively for the premiere of Massive Brother 19, the place we had been in New York and we simply clicked,” Arroyo instructed ET in September 2017. “From then on, it was, I suppose it was a love story, and now she’s my girlfriend.”
The pair spent a major a part of their early time collectively long-distance, since Nicole lived in Michigan and Victor lived in New Orleans. Victor additionally instructed ET on the time that the couple had been taking their time to see how issues between them would develop.
“So, kinda see how that performs out, nevertheless it’s thrilling. She’s friggin’ superior. Lots of people don’t know her past Massive Brother, however she’s a sweetheart in actual life and I really like her to loss of life,” he stated.
September 2018
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Throughout the season 20 finale of Massive Brother in September 2018, Victor proposed to Nicole, telling her, “Nic, we met within the Massive Brother home over two years in the past. And immediately, I believed you had been essentially the most stunning woman I’ve ever seen, and I fell in love along with your persona.”
“We fashioned a friendship within the Massive Brother home, however our friendship actually blossomed exterior in the actual world,” he continued. “I knew the second that we had that first kiss in New York that I used to be in love with you.”
November 2020
Nicole and Victor had been pressured to postpone their marriage ceremony because of the COVID-19 pandemic, with an preliminary marriage ceremony date of November 2020.
Could 2021
The pair ended up getting married in Could 2021, after saying they had been anticipating their first child collectively in January of the identical 12 months.
“It feels superb! We’ve been ready for this second for thus lengthy and it’s lastly occurred,” the couple solely instructed Us. “All of the stress of getting a marriage is lifted off our shoulders. Now all our consideration is concentrated on having a wholesome and completely satisfied child.”
July 2025
The pair dwell in Michigan with their son, Arrow, however they aren’t against showing on actuality TV once more. In July, they every instructed Us what actuality present they might select to look on if they might.
“Survivor!” Victor answered. “My technique would nonetheless be the identical [as Big Brother]. Simply attempt to win as many competitions as I can, however I’d prefer it for the expertise, to attempt to see if I can do this, dwell on the market and compete and keep mentally robust.”
Nicole added, “Mine can be Traitors as a result of I like video games the place there’s not a lot bodily exercise. After which I feel Dancing With the Stars. That’s very bodily, so I suppose that could possibly be an issue, however it will be so enjoyable.”
August 2025
Nicole introduced she was pregnant with the couple’s second baby through Instagram on August 24.
“We’re PREGNANT !! Reward Jesus!! A HUGE thanks to those that have been praying alongside us for this miracle,” she wrote alongside a carousel of pictures that featured the pair’s first baby, Arrow, 4. “3 years in ready and God stated it’s time … our little household is rising!!”
