It's no secret why three couples managed to do the horizontal tango during the ninth season of "Big Brother,' since a format change required houseguests to compete as couples instead of the previously tried-and-true skirmish involving individuals, which suited Natalie Cunial and Matt McDonald quite nicely. On the first day, Cunial definitely had the male contingent's attention when she said, "I'm a bikini barista, I make coffee while wearing a bikini!" Which prompted McDonald to respond, "I'm not a coffee drinker, but for her, I'd make an exception. Look at her, she's phenomenal!" However, it turned out that McDonald was hip to the physical part of the relationship, while Cunial totally believed she had found a true soulmate in the guesthouse.
Cunial was absolutely devastated when McDonald was evicted from the home near the end of Episode 17, although she managed to stay in competition for a total of 10 weeks, almost making it to the finale. She also had an easier time adjusting to life after "Big Brother," than her so-called soulmate. In 2010, McDonald was arrested for assaulting his pregnant girlfriend and indicted for taking part in a drug ring controlled by "Big Brother" season nine winner Adam Jasinski (via TMZ). "I'm not making excuses for my actions, nor am I saying that my drug addiction was caused from being on a reality show," McDonald blogged while still in prison. "I made bad choices. I chose to go down the wrong path."
If you or someone you know is dealing with domestic abuse, you can call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1−800−799−7233. You can also find more information, resources, and support at their website.
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