Tommy Bracco an out and proud contestant from Big Brother 21 took to social media today to discuss a tumor in my spine.The BB21 player wrote, Ive been granted a miracle. For years Ive known I had a tumor in my spine that would eventually have to come out. I waited for the right time, I saw MANY doctors who all gave very different plans (the first doctor told me Im lucky if I dance again which we know now, is not true). It has been a long road; Im not out of the woods, yet but Im gonna be okay.Literally crying tears as I type this, Bracco added. That tumor danced with me on Broadway, got married with me, we traveled the world, went on my honeymoon and even competed on a TV show. And now its given me the greatest gift and thats my family. See on Instagram The reality TV star also wrote, There is no feeling like seeing your army show up for you when you need them. I am the richest man in the world because of my husband, parents, brother, family, and friends. Ill never be able to express how grateful I am to Dr Bilsky and his team for taking on my case and giving me this gift. The doctors and the staff at MSK are angels on Earth doing Gods work!Of course I was scared but I kept reminding myself all along that Gods got me, what was meant for me would be, and that I could handle anything brought my way, Bracco concluded. Im just so glad this was what was on the other side. Now, its time to rest up for a bit, and then Ill be back to dancing in no time. Tommy Bracco on Big Brother 21.CBSBracco made his reality TV debut in 2019 as a contestant on Big Brother 21. At the time, LGBTQ+ fans were thrilled to see an out gay man like Bracco doing so well in the competition.Though he finished in fifth place overall, Bracco was widely considered a charismatic and exciting narrator of the season in his Diary Room confessionals. He was a great competitor, too winning an HOH comp and two Power of Veto comps. See on Instagram Bracco and his partner, Joey Macli, dated for five years, got engaged in May 2023, and tied the knot in April 2025, People reports. Judging by Braccos posts, his husband was by his side the entire time.