BBB 26 already has its first flirting vibe revealed. The teacher from Pernambuco, Maxiane, from the Pipoca group, admitted during a conversation in the early hours of this Tuesday (January 13, 2026) that she has a crush on the actor Henri Castelli, her fellow confinement mate in the TV Globo reality show’s cabin. Amid chats with the sisters Marciele and Jordana, she confessed her desire to kiss the actor and not be left “dry” in the experience, while also expressing curiosity about her crush’s relationship status. The revelation stands out for being one of the first explicit flirtations in this 2026 edition, signaling that relationships could be a central axis of the show’s narrative.
As a result of the intimacy of confinement, Maxiane explained that she feels “butterflies in her stomach” with the unprecedented situations in the house, but that, nonetheless, she intends to live the emotional experience. “He’s just my crush, we’re just chatting,” she said, trying to downplay it, but not hiding her interest. On the other hand, the statement generates expectation, since Henri Castelli has not publicly confirmed any romantic relationship before entering the show. Thus, the teacher’s interest could inaugurate a new dynamic in the game or even the first romantic pair of the season.
The details of the conversation and the impact on the game
In practice, the conversation happened in a relaxed manner in the bedroom, a classic setting for confessions on Big Brother Brasil. Maxiane was direct to the point, without beating around the bush, which demonstrates either a transparent game strategy or simply a genuine desire. Furthermore, the fact that she verbalized the goal of “kissing on the mouth” sets a public goal that fans and other participants will now follow. However, everything will depend on Henri’s reciprocity, whose reactions are still an unknown inside Brazil’s most watched house.
Therefore, this first romantic spark in BBB 26 has everything it takes to heat up debates on social media and influence strategies within the game. Maxiane’s trajectory, which began with this bold revelation, will be closely watched. After all, alliances and romances are often decisive for staying or being eliminated in the reality show. The question that remains is: will Henri Castelli reciprocate the sister’s interest? The unfolding of this story promises to shake up the coming weeks of the show.
