“Big Brother 27” houseguest Rylie Jeffries is smitten with his costar Katherine Woodman, but not everyone finds their showmance charming.

Katherine has kissed and expressed romantic interest in Rylie, but many fans take issue with the way Rylie repeatedly asks her to do things until she agrees, such as sleeping in the same bed as him. Some viewers have described Rylie’s behavior as creepy and controlling.

Amid the backlash, Rylie’s mother, Michelle Jeffries, spoke up in defense of her son.

“He’s not some obsessive stalker-type person, like everyone is saying,” she told TMZ on Wednesday, August 20. “He’s got a great heart and wears it on his sleeve.”

Michelle also noted that Rylie’s devotion to Katherine — he’s already expressed a desire to marry her — is likely due to the isolation

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