Big Brother Stars Welcome First Child
Elsa Rae and Marcus John, who met on the reality show, announced the birth of their son, Marley.
Big Brother stars Elsa Rae and Marcus John have announced the birth of their first child, a baby boy named Marley Isaac Mark John. The couple shared the news on Instagram on Saturday, posting photos from the hospital.
Rae, 22, and John, 23, revealed they were expecting in March, approximately six months after they met on the reality television show. Their announcement included a photo of a sonogram and baby clothing. They told the Daily Mail they were excited but nervous about becoming first-time parents and called the pregnancy "the best surprise ever."
Rae and John met during Season 25 of Big Brother, which premiered in September of the previous year. They developed a relationship inside the house, and have remained together since the series concluded in November.
Rae, originally from Essex, previously had a public relationship with internet personality Ed Matthews. Matthews, 23, appeared in Louis Theroux's Netflix documentary "Inside The Manosphere" and has a significant social media following. He and his associates are known for viral stunts and content associated with misogynistic views. Rae and Matthews ended their three-year relationship in July of the prior year, with allegations of infidelity on his part following her decision to participate in Big Brother.