Vince Panaro’s girlfriend, Kelsey, ended their seven-year relationship while he was still competing on Big Brother season 27. Although they had agreed on certain boundaries before Vince entered the show, his behavior blurred those limits and caused Kelsey pain.
Following Vince’s strong connection with fellow contestant Morgan Pope, Kelsey and Vince mutually decided to take a break to reconsider their future together. Their relationship became increasingly strained during the season due to Vince’s close bond with Morgan.
Vince and Kelsey had been dating since 2018. Prior to joining Big Brother in July 2025, they discussed rules for his conduct on the show, including permission to flirt with other housemates if it helped his game strategy.
Once inside the Big Brother house, Vince developed a strong relationship with Morgan Pope, a fitness model from Los Angeles. Although Vince mentioned Morgan during the show, he did not often discuss their relationship. Morgan described their closeness as natural, noting they were the only contestants from Los Angeles.
Morgan Pope: “We naturally connected as the only contestants from Los Angeles.”
Vince Panaro’s time on Big Brother season 27 tested his long-term relationship with Kelsey, resulting in a temporary breakup due to blurred boundaries and his close friendship with fellow contestant Morgan Pope.