Becca Devens, the wife of Big Brother Season 28 winner Rick Devens, has revealed she was diagnosed with breast cancer just weeks after her husband celebrated his reality television victory.

The news came as an unexpected turn for the family, who said doctors caught the cancer early through routine mammograms and that Becca is preparing to undergo a double mastectomy.

Becca and Rick shared the update in a joint Instagram video on Oct. 25, asking fans for prayers and positive thoughts as she prepares for surgery. Becca said she has an MRI scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 27, which is expected to help doctors confirm the cancer's location and guide decisions about treatment.

"Rick won Big Brother, and then we came home and I got diagnosed with breast cancer," Becca said in the video, explaining how the difficult news followed shortly after her husband's win.

Although the couple said they believe surgery may be the only treatment needed, that had not yet been confirmed. Becca said she would share further updates as she learns more about her condition.

Becca Devens is a nurse, mother of two and the wife of reality television personality Rick Devens, who won Big Brother Season 28 in October 2026. Although Rick became widely known through his appearances on Survivor and Big Brother, Becca has also developed a following among fans through her social media presence and support for her husband's television career.

The couple married in 2012 after meeting in 2010. They have two children, Jackson, known as Jack, and Juliet, known as Juju. The family attracted attention during Rick's time on Big Brother, with Becca and the children supporting him from outside the house.

Becca was among the people who encouraged Rick to take part in Big Brother. He previously competed on Survivor, where he became known for his strategic gameplay, and returned to reality television for the show's 28th season.

Becca revealed that her breast cancer was detected early because she kept up with routine mammograms. She used the couple's Instagram video to explain the diagnosis directly to followers before undergoing surgery.

She said she was preparing for a double mastectomy, a procedure in which both breasts are surgically removed. The couple expressed hope that the operation would be sufficient because the cancer had been caught early, but Becca said she still needed an MRI to confirm the extent and location of the disease.

Becca has not publicly disclosed further details about the cancer's type or stage. Becca also asked followers to send "good vibes and prayers" as she prepared for surgery.

Rick joined Becca in the video and thanked people for the support they had sent the family. In a comment responding to the messages, he praised his wife, writing: "Becca's got this." He also described her as the tough one in their family, adding that she was funny, charming and smart.

Their announcement prompted supportive messages from fans and fellow reality television personalities, including contestants from Big Brother and Survivor. Director James Gunn also shared a message of support, according to reports.

The couple reassured followers that their children were doing well and that the family was coping as Becca prepared for the next stage of her treatment.

Rick won Big Brother Season 28 on Oct. 1, 2026, defeating Taylor Brown in a 6-1 jury vote and taking home the show's $750,000 grand prize. He also received $50,000 after being voted America's Favorite Player.

Before competing on Big Brother, Rick appeared on Survivor, becoming a familiar face among fans of competitive reality television. His latest victory was a milestone in his television career, but the couple's announcement has placed the focus on Becca's diagnosis and her upcoming surgery.