James Zinkand and Chelsia Hart were among the contestants of Big Brother 9 who humored (or disgusted) viewers with their sexual urges and sneaky make-out sessions.  While both declared their feelings for each other and assured each other that they would continue their love affair even after the show, they seem to have a change of heart now that cameras aren't following their every move anymore.

At present, James and Chelsia have decided to put a hold on their romance and just remain friends.

“We care about each other a lot.  He's an amazing person and we will be life-long friends,” Chelsia said of housemate James.

James seems to be on the same page with Chelsia, although he's not closing any doors.

“I think we'll be friends, but on a romance level, I don't think there's anything that can stop what's about to happen.  I'm about to go again and I think her parents thought she was more a goody good girl than we saw on the show, and I think that kind of shocked them. They have small town values and small town views.  I think they're kind of blown away with how she acted. I love her for who she is, but her parents have that view.  I think it took them for a shock,” James said.

So what's next for James and Chelsia?  While a showbiz career remains to be an option, Chelsia is not really certain about her future plans as of this moment.  However, she does confirm that she's going back to school

“I believe education is huge,” Chelsia, who studies at the University of Northern Iowa, said.  “I can't give up on that now.”

James, on the other hand, has decided to fulfill his current mission: biking around the world with just $100.  Although obviously, he is now $25,000 richer after the public voted him as "America's Favorite Juror."

“I'm about to get back on my bicycle and start traveling again.  At the same time, I'm in talks with CBS to do Housecalls.  We'll see what happens.  I'm under contract to CBS for a year, so whatever they say I gotta do, I gotta do,” he said.



-Kris De Leon, BuddyTV Staff Columnist
Source: globegazette.com, realitynewsonline.com
(Image courtesy of CBS)