Big Brother star Rylie Jeffries' mother is defending his relationship with fellow house guest Katherine Woodman amid fan concerns. "He's not some obsessive stalker-type person like everyone is saying," Rylie's mother, Michelle Jeffries, told TMZ on Wednesday, August 20. "He's got a great heart and wears it on his sleeve." The professional bull rider's romance with Katherine has been one of the biggest talking points throughout season 27 of the hit reality TV show.