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Taylor Hale and Joseph Abdin - Big Brother, Season 24

Big Brother Season 24 in 2022

Current Status: Split

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Taylor Hale and Joseph Abdin had a mutual crush on each other in the Big Brother house, but they never acted on their feelings.

During the show's "festival" twist, Taylor and Joseph were separated in the house and then Taylor was wrongly led to believe Joseph had betrayed her and thrown their "Leftovers" alliance under the bus to save himself.

Joseph was then voted out of the Big Brother house and was unable to say goodbye to Taylor or share his side of the story.

Taylor, feeling heartbroken and disappointed, had a showmance with Monte Taylor later in the season.

Taylor told the press that had she known the truth about Joseph and how he never let her down, she probably wouldn't have gotten involved with Monte at all.

Taylor became the first Black female to win a regular season of Big Brother in September. She won a total of $800,000 because fans also voted her to be "America's Favorite Houseguest."

Once Taylor and Joseph reunited outside of the Big Brother house, they were inseparable but claimed they wanted to take their time in getting to know each other.

The pair traveled to Disney and went on a cruise, but they said they didn't want to rush into putting a label on their playful and fun dynamic.

"I'm hopeful that whether we're friends or something more, we're going to be deeply, deeply connected forever now," Taylor told People in September.

But then in early November, Taylor and Joseph confirmed they were in a romantic relationship.

"My connection with Joseph has been undeniable, and I knew from the moment he kissed me on finale night that we'd find a way to be together," Taylor told People at the time.

"His heart is bigger than the galaxy, and now we have the privilege of sharing our hearts with each other. I love him so much -- I'm the happiest I've ever been."

And Joseph also gushed of the Big Brother winner, "From the moment I saw Taylor, I knew she was something special."

"Our spark started within the show and we decided to wait until after the game," he continued. "Since then, we have only gotten closer and confirmed what we already knew."

Joseph said of the personal stylist and former Miss Michigan USA at the time, "She is a remarkable woman that I am so grateful to call mine. She may have won Big Brother, but I won so much more."

Taylor and Joseph officially became boyfriend and girlfriend on November 1. They celebrated their one-month dating anniversary in December with a sexy photo shoot.

"Time is flying and I am so grateful to have her by my side. It feels like yesterday when I asked her to be mine," Joseph told Us Weekly, adding, "We have shared so many laughs and experiences in such a short time, and I'm looking forward to a lifetime of it with her."

And Taylor boasted of her boyfriend in December, "The way Joseph loves me is unlike any relationship I've been in."

"Love feels different when you're with the person you're supposed to be with," she gushed of the attorney and fitness enthusiast. "Every moment with Joseph is a delight. He has my heart forever."

However in April 2023, Taylor announced the couple had called it quits on their relationship after six months of dating.

"Joseph and I have made the decision to love and support one another as best friends going forward," Taylor wrote in a statement via Instagram Stories, which Joseph reposted on his own account.

"We recognize what's best for both of our futures at this time. This decision was made with lots of love, care, and acknowledgment of how special our relationship is to the both of us."

Taylor went on to thank fans for supporting and rooting for the couple while they were together.

"We want to thank you for the love and support you've shown us while we navigated our relationship from friends, to lovers, and now back to friends," she continued in her statement.

"We've seen every message about how watching an interracial relationship form impacted you, in spite of the ongoing harassment, and we're touched by how our love has inspired you."

Taylor decided to break up with Joseph after careful thought and consideration, according to Us Weekly.

One of the main reasons for the split, reportedly, was Joseph's need to stay in his home state of Florida for professional reasons.

Taylor, however, couldn't picture herself living there long-term.