Large Brother couple Nicole Franzel and Victor Arroyo are making ready to welcome their second baby.
Franzel, 33, took to Instagram on Sunday, August 24, to disclose that she is pregnant. Sharing a carousel of cute snaps that captured Arroyo, 34, and the pair's son, Arrow, 4, cuddling as much as each other on a picnic rug, the fact TV alum detailed her pleased information within the caption.
“We're PREGNANT 🥹!! Reward Jesus!! A HUGE thanks to those that have been praying alongside us for this miracle,” Franzel, who appeared on 2014's Large Brother season 16 and went on to win season 18 in 2016, wrote. “3 years in ready and God mentioned it's time 🥰🤍 our little household is rising!!”
Franzel and Arroyo, who met throughout season 18 of the fact collection, fashioned a friendship that later blossomed into romance away from the Large Brother home. (It wasn't the top of their actuality TV fascination, nevertheless, as they competed as a pair in season 31 of The Wonderful Race in 2019.)
Arroyo, who was seen gently cradling Franzel's bump in one of many carousel's photographs, shared her put up by way of his personal Instagram account proper after Franzel's went dwell.
The shoot additionally included a candy second the place Arrow grabbed onto a shirt with the phrase “Brother” written throughout the entrance.
Franzel's being pregnant announcement comes only one month after she and Arroyo, who married in March 2021, solely spoke to Us Weekly about how their friendship developed into one thing extra. “I assumed she was actually cute, however I didn't see us being collectively,” Arroyo instructed Us on July 17. “Even after we bought off the present, I'd attain out to her and examine in. And it was simply, like, tremendous pals.”
Franzel additionally spoke about their life in Michigan, the place she spent her childhood. “I grew up [there]. We're nonetheless in the identical city the place I at all times lived,” she instructed Us. “I'm tremendous near my household. I like the seasons. I like the nation life. I like rural life. We did purchase a home with 10 acres, and we actually have a rescue farm in our yard.”
Reflecting on the important thing elements to marital bliss, Arroyo instructed Us that open communication is essential. “Categorical your emotions,” he mentioned on the time. “Say, ‘Thanks for doing that factor. I actually recognize that you simply did that for me' and likewise the ‘I didn't like what you probably did there and I need to speak about it.' That's essential.”
As for what the longer term holds exterior of extending their household, the duo haven't dominated out one other actuality TV stint.
“Survivor!” Arroyo instructed Us in the course of the interview. “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 sturdy.”
Nicole's most well-liked actuality TV present, nevertheless? “Mine could be [The] 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 assume that might be an issue, however it will be a lot enjoyable.”
