NEED TO KNOW

• Keanu Soto is going to be a dad

• The Big Brother star is expecting his first baby with his girlfriend, Britnee

• Soto is set to appear on the next season of The Challenge

Keanu Soto is going to be a dad!

The reality TV star, who appeared on the 27th season of Big Brother, is expecting his first baby with his girlfriend, Britnee. The two announced their exciting news by sharing a black-and-white video on Instagram.

In the video, Soto was pictured from behind. Britnee could be seen placing a tiny pair of baby boots over his shoulder, as well as a series of sonogram images. He then took his hat off his head and flips it around, showing that it reads “Dad.”

“👼🏽❤️ 1/?/2027,” Soto captioned his post, including “January 2027” written over the clip.

Several of Soto’s former housemates from Big Brother chimed in to help share their congratulations.

“I’m so happy for you guys 🥹 congrats Brit and Keanu! 💙💙💙 See I can keep a secret! part 2,” Kelley Jorgensen wrote.

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“Mazel tov!” said Ava Pearl, while Lauren Domingue wrote, “ahhh congratulations!!!💓💓💓.”

“The best news is finally out!!! Congrats y’all 🍼🚼💛,” added Morgan Pope.

Soto placed fifth on his season of Big Brother. He also won the show’s award for America’s Favorite Houseguest during his time on the show.

The reality star is set to appear in the upcoming season of The Challenge, making his debut on that franchise.

Although Soto doesn’t often share photos of his girlfriend on Instagram, Britnee occasionally shares pictures of the reality TV star and her family. Britnee, who has kids from a previous relationship, recently shared a few photos on her Instagram of Soto and her family spending time together.

“April Recap 📸 the last 2 pictures are the best 🤣,” she wrote in her caption.