'Big Brother' Season 22: Who is Cristie LaRatta? Cody gets emotional about his girlfriend's cancer battle
Cody Calafiore has been playing a smart game in the house of 'Big Brother'. With only five people left in the house, the competition is getting tougher. However, amid the tasks and strategy planning, the players do take some time off to remember their dear ones. Throughout the show, Cody has talked about his girlfriend, Cristie LaRatta.
When Cody first appeared on the show during Big Brother 16, he was a single man. Coming back to the show, he admitted a lot had changed. In the latest episode(October 14) Cody opened up about Cristie's cancer battle. He admitted their world came to standstill after he found out she had cancer. However, they managed to get past this together. Cody further added that she went through her last round of chemo just weeks before he entered the house. This is not the first time Cody has spoken about her. There have been times on the show when he has looked at her pictures and admitted that he misses her.
At the same time, there have been a number of times when viewers have watched him talk about her. With a relationship so strong, here's everything you need to know about her.
1. They met at a bar but didn't speak for months after that
The two met at a bar and even though Cody thought they had something special, Cristie seemed to have her doubts. Cody allegedly sent her a Facebook message but she ignored it, as reported by Bustle. However, he did not give up and messaged her again. This time, she replied and the rest was history.
2. They have been dating for five years
Starting their conversation on Facebook was just the start of their relationship, The pair managed to form a bond that was unbreakable and has been dating each for five years.
3. They love to dress up for Halloween
The pair do not miss making "couple goals" as they make sure they look their best when it comes to Halloween. Cody has often shared pictures of them together as they took on Halloween with their different looks.
4. Cristie likes to keep things private
For those of you who would love to see her profile, we have bad news for you. Unlike Cody, Cristie keeps her account private. However, Cody has a lot of pictures of them together on his page and there is no doubt that the pair looks like a perfect couple.
'Big Brother' Season 22 airs on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays at 8 pm ET on CBS.
