HGTV’s 30 Year Age Gap Couple Goes Viral Over “I Like Your Banana” Clip – Fans React
A House Hunters episode featuring 52 year old Sara and 22 year old Jack went viral after Sara’s cheeky “I like your banana” remark . Fans reacted to their whirlwind romance instant cohabitation and plans for Jack’s MMA career .
Viral Moment “I Like Your Banana”
The July 26 House Hunters episode titled “Cougar Needs a Den for Her Cub” introduced viewers to Sara 52 and Jack 22 whose 30 year age difference instantly caught attention . During a lighthearted kitchen scene as the couple prepared fruit together Sara quipped “I like your banana” Jack giggled and the moment quickly became a viral hit .
HGTV’s TikTok post of the clip racked up over 40000 likes and 1300+ comments pushing the episode into trending territory .
Fast Paced Romance and Unconventional Living
Sara and Jack’s romance unfolded at lightning speed . They moved in together on the same day as their first date after meeting by chance at a storage facility where Sara worked . Jack came in to complain about ants in his unit sparking an immediate connection .
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During their televised house hunt in Sacramento California Jack revealed his dream of becoming a professional MMA fighter prompting them to look for a property with space for a home gym. Their realtor Mengo Lor called them a “very unique couple” and added “I guess love sees no age .”
Public Reaction Intrigue Skepticism and Spoofs
The couple’s unusual pairing split audiences . Some expressed disbelief “This is NOT the House Hunters I grew up with” while others were amused by the episode’s surreal vibe .
TikTok creator Madison Humphrey spoofed Sara’s compliment about Jack’s strength earning HGTV’s cheeky seal of approval “Stood up and applauded 👏” The parody fueled even more conversation around the couple’s dynamic .
Sara’s Persona “Beauty Is Ageless”
Sara known on Instagram as @supermodelsaramarie is a former model with features in FHM and Maxim. In the episode she’s portrayed as a realtor with ambitions to join shows like Selling Sunset or Selling the OC. Confident in her image Sara stated .
“Beauty is ageless Pamela Anderson is still working Jenny McCarthy is still working And Sara Marie is still working”
At the time of filming the pair had been dating for eight months. Jack brushed off criticism “I don’t care if anyone judges us—they can go focus on their own relationship .” Sara added “There is a 30 year age difference between us but we don’t feel it .”
Closing Thoughts
This House Hunters installment broke away from the show’s typically calm real estate focus delivering a romance more reminiscent of high energy reality TV . Between the rapid courtship bold age gap MMA ambitions and a viral fruit pun Sara and Jack turned a niche HGTV moment into a full blown cultural talking point .
Whether fans see it as authentic love or playful spectacle one thing is certain the couple succeeded in making their mark far beyond the housing market .