Big Brotherhas wrapped up for 2020, and despite its rather underwhelming start it found a very special place in our hearts and we miss it already, ok?

This week, we watched on eagerly to see whether bromance or romance would triumph, and celebrated with Chad Hurst and Sophie Budack as they won the final challenge.

It was all very happy and exciting, and we sat down on our couches last night, ready to see a joyous reunion between the pair, only to be left very confused at the finale when Chad and Sophie seemed weirdly... distant?

Now yes, we didn't get a recap of the months between the last episode ofBig Brotherand the finale, which may explain a little awkwardness.

But some things Just. Don't. Add. Up.

So, I took it upon myself to investigate the validity of said relationship and make an educated guess on whether the Soph and Chad are still together.

Strap in.

The rumours of a "fake relationship"

A few weeks ago, a theory popped up claiming that Chad and Sophie's on-screen romance was really a strategy by Sophie to win the game.

"Producers were desperate for a love story," a source told Woman's Day.

"Sophie is very competitive and wanted to win, so she definitely was playing the part of Chad's love interest for the camera."

The source added: "Most of the scenes where we're shown a 'giddy' Sophie talking about Chad were cleverly edited – she was just talking about most of the hot guys in the house and dating in general."

This rumour was supported by ex-housemate Keiran Davidson, who questioned whether their connection really was genuine in an interview with TV Week.

"The Sophie-Chad dynamic is interesting. It makes me think, 'Is this legitimate or just being played for the audiences and housemates?"

Very interesting...

Their relationship since leaving the house

In an interview withTV Week, Chad revealed that he and Sophie had not seen each other since their last night in theBig Brotherhouse.

When asked how the pair have been adjusting, Chad didn't specifically mention that they were ~romantically~ together, and in my humble opinion, things just seemed a little weird.

"Well, corona went ham on everything, so she got sent back to Northern Territory and I went straight back to Sydney, so we haven't to see each other since the show finished," he started.

"But we call each other with each episode and we've been chatting through messages.

"[The finale] is when I'll see her next. It'll be really good - we deserve it, we can have a good old drink together finally."

Again, very interesting...

The Sydney reunion

In the days following the announcement of the final three housemates, Instagram stories and posts of the cast celebrating were in abundance.

Almost all cast members were spotted out together at karaoke, grabbing lunch and going for walks.