They may have grown incredibly close to one another on the show.
But Big Brother Australia‘s Sophie Budack, 25, has yet to be pictured with her boyfriend Chad Hurst, 27, since arriving in Sydney ahead of the live finale this week.
Fuelling rumours the lovebirds have called it quits, Sophie was spotted without Chad on Saturday as she spent time with evicted housemate Sarah McDougal, 19, and a group of friends at a Sydney park.
Big Brother finalist Sophie Budack, 25, (left) was all smiles and she and evicted housemate Sarah McDougal, 19, (right) cosied up to a cute dog at Sydney park on Saturday – while Chad Hurst was nowhere to be seen
Sophie and Sarah appeared to be in good spirits after they came across someone walking their dog through the park.
Joined by Sarah’s boyfriend Nathan Hargrave, the two women were seen giggling and cooing as they cuddled and fawned over the chocolate-coloured pooch.
At one stage, former gymnast Sophie crouched down and picked up the dog, while a delighted-looking Sophie proceeded to lovingly stroke its fur.
Puppy love! Sophie and Sarah appeared to be in good spirits after they came across someone walking their dog through the park
Not afraid to do the heavy lifting! At one stage, former gymnast Sophie crouched down and picked up the dog
Sophie looked typically stylish for the wintry outing, showing off her slender frame in a skin-tight maroon skivvy and boyfriend jeans.
The brunette completed her look with a pair of white sneakers, black acetate sunglasses and a black beanie.
Showcasing her flawless complexion, Sophie appeared to wear minimal makeup and allowed her chestnut tresses to fall in loose curls by her shoulders.
Joined by Sarah’s boyfriend Nathan Hargrave (far right), the two women were seen giggling and cooing as they cuddled and fawned over the chocolate-coloured pooch
Smitten! A delighted-looking Sophie was seen lovingly stroking the dog’s fur
Stylish: Sophie looked typically stylish for the wintry outing, showing off her slender frame in a skin-tight maroon skivvy and boyfriend jeans
Meanwhile, Sarah wrapped up from the cold in a blue denim jacket layered over a black mini-dress.
She wrapped a brown-and-white checked scarf around her neck and topped off the look by sweeping her blonde locks into a messy topknot.
The reality TV stars were also seen mingling with friends while sitting in a circle on the grass.
Fashionable: The brunette completed her look with black acetate sunglasses and a black beanie
Casual: Meanwhile, Sarah wrapped up from the cold in a blue denim jacket layered over a black mini-dress
According to onlookers, the group even played a few rounds of the popular children’s game Duck, Duck, Goose.
The sighting came a day before Sophie and Chad reunited for the first time on television following their stint on the house during an appearance on Sunrise.
Despite being located in the same city, Sophie and Chad appeared via video chat from separate locations.
Glowing: Showcasing her flawless complexion, Sophie appeared to wear minimal makeup and allowed her chestnut tresses to fall in loose curls by her shoulders
Off-duty style: Sarah wrapped a brown-and-white checked scarf around her neck and topped off the look by sweeping her blonde locks into a messy topknot
The finalists have been living at separate hotels in Sydney prior to Wednesday’s finale, except for Sydney-based Chad who is currently living at his Bondi apartment.
Speaking to Daily Mail Australia, a Big Brother insider claimed Sophie and Chad were instructed to ‘keep their distance’ ahead of Wednesday night’s grand finale, in hopes of catching their highly anticipated reunion on camera.
Sophie has previously denied claims her flirty romance with Chad was over.
Taking a load off: The reality TV stars were also seen mingling with friends while sitting in a circle on the grass
Wine not? Sophie’s friend was seen carrying a bottle of sparkling wine to the public meet-up
Earlier this month, Sophie insisted the pair ‘are still close’ and talk to each other daily, despite her former housemate Angela Clancy telling media otherwise.
Sophie explained she was looking forward to reuniting with Chad when they film the show’s grand finale.
The Darwin-based beauty said she couldn’t understand why Angela, 38, was talking to the media on the couple’s behalf.
Cheers! The group were sen enjoying a picnic, complete with sparkling wine and a fruit platter
Congratulations! Sarah appeared to have been given a bouquet of flowers, as a festive-looking bunch of blooms sat on her lap throughout the picnic
Competitive: According to onlookers, the group even played a few rounds of the popular children’s game Duck, Duck, Goose
Sophie added: ‘I’m not too sure why Angela is making comments to be honest’.
‘We haven’t spoke to her since the show finished,’ she added.
Previously speaking to Daily Mail Australia, a friend of the couple said the reason Sophie and Chad haven’t seen each other was due to COVID-19 restrictions.
‘She is still very invested in the relationship and feels like they’re a team,’ the source said.
Socially distancing? The finalists have been living at separate hotels in Sydney prior to Wednesday’s finale, except for Sydney-based Chad who is currently living at his Bondi apartment
‘She is still very invested in the relationship and feels like they’re a team’: Previously speaking to Daily Mail Australia, a friend of the couple said the reason Sophie and Chad (pictured on the show) haven’t seen each other was due to COVID-19 restrictions