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81. Love Island USA S7 Ep 15-20 | Love Island UK S12 Ep 8-15

Things are getting chaotic on Love Island USA, and the producers might be taking it too far with their new Casa Amor antics. Why are people who’ve only been in the villa for 24 hours making major dumping decisions? Megan Thee Stallion gave us everything we wanted in her episode, but otherwise, it’s been rough. Huda remains hard to watch and refuses to take accountability, and we’re still unsure what to make of Olandria and Taylor’s connection. Will Nic and Cierra survive Casa? Are there any real connections left in this villa? We’re also asking where Nic and Olandria actually went — are the producers trying to set them up? Ace seems to think he’s running the place, and he and Chelley are clearly faking it. Taylor might turn his head in Casa, and we can’t help but wonder if Jeremiah and Iris had an actual love story brewing. As always, we share our thoughts on the new Casa boys and girls and make predictions for what happens when everyone reunites.
Over on Love Island UK, the men are garbage and the women are mean — it’s a bleak combo. Yasmin is wonderfully weird, and while Toni might not be our real-life bestie, her chaotic American energy is exactly what this villa needs.
We also weigh in on the recent cast drop for the next season of Perfect Match Season 3.
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80. Love Island USA S7 Ep 9-14 | Love Island UK S12 Ep 1-7 | Bravo’s Love Hotel Finale

We’re here to discuss all of this past week’s drama on Love Island USA — and it sure was dramatic! Nic is growing on us, and his connection with Cierra feels promising, but we’re not convinced it’ll last. Huda and Jeremiah continue to suck the life out of the villa, even after their separation, and Iris might not be the solution. We’re mourning Jalen’s exit, confused by Austin and Amaya’s vibe, and annoyed that Charlie was the one sent home after America’s vote. Paige’s mysterious challenge disappearance finally makes sense, and Olandria’s secret room moment had all the boys lining up. Taylor’s time in the villa should probably be over, we’re not sold on Ace and Chelley, and yes — one former islander is headed to The Traitors. Oh, and we now know where one cast member stands politically... and it was a surprise.
 
Over on Love Island UK Season 12, episodes 1 through 7 are showing early promise. We talk about the major differences between the USA and UK versions, and how the UK still struggles with pacing, casting, and overall show culture. That said, this season is already more watchable than the last. The addition of the first American in the UK villa adds a fun twist, and we break down who we’re enjoying and who we’d gladly see dumped. New show structures are bringing some much-needed spice, but the toxic masculinity among the men remains a glaring issue.
 
Lastly, we check in on the latest relationship updates following Bravo’s Love Hotel. We also hear from host Joel, who’s already sharing casting ideas for next season.
 
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79. Love Island USA S7 Ep 2-8 | Bravo’s Love Hotel Ep 7

We’re deep into episodes 2 through 8 of Love Island USA Season 7, and this might be the worst group of guys the show could have cast. Nic kissing two women within an hour has sparked a lot of conversation, but we’re not sure it’s actually that serious. Belle-A has built a solid fan base, and her time on the show might not be over. This season is leaning heavily into purity culture, and the women are often being made to feel small. Ace started strong but is quickly losing favor. Amaya’s bold personality is out of control, and Austin is tough to understand given the MAGA and racist behavior he exhibited on social media before the villa. Taylor and Olandria seem to be keeping each other around until something better comes along. The situation between Huda and Jeremiah is spiraling. Such a mess, and we’re here to talk about it all!
 
Over on episode 7 of Bravo’s Love Hotel, we’re watching to see who might actually leave with a relationship and who’s just there to hang out. Hear about what we think about the latest conflict between Shannon and Earl the Pearl.
 
Finally, some quick updates including news across Bachelor Nation, the Love Is Blind universe, and more. And rumors are already swirling about the next cast for The Traitors. We’ll be keeping an eye on it all.
 
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78. Love Island USA S7 Premiere | Bravo’s Love Hotel Ep 5-6

We’re back in the villa for Love Island USA Season 7! Ariana has finally found her Love Island voice, and we are here for it. The cast? The verdict’s still out. There are already whispers, and receipts, about known Trumpers among them, and this season seems like it’s trying really hard to recreate the success of Season 6. Chelley and Ace seem destined to be together, but are we the only ones wondering if they hooked up before the show, or just met briefly?
The girls calling each other best friends after literally four hours feels a little much, and the “traditional family values” vibes are giving gender-role-heavy throwbacks we didn’t ask for. The cast skews very young, and everyone seems to be playing it way too safe in these early days. Also, the tongue. So much tongue. We’ll be watching closely to see who actually makes it past the first coupling.
Additionally, Mary shares some special news! Also, we talk about Iain Stirling stepping back from narrating Love Island UK, and the unfolding Temptation Island drama between Taylor and Ashley.
We also give our thoughts on the two most recent episodes of Bravo’s Love Hotel, which continues to delight and entertain us at every step!
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77. Cheat: Unfinished Business S1 Ep 6-9 | Bravo’s Love Hotel Ep 4

We finished Cheat: Unfinished Business on Netflix and loved every bit of it. We’re breaking down where all the couples ended up, what surprised us in the final episodes, and even sharing some more recent updates that have come out since the show aired.
 
Over on Bravo’s Love Hotel, we have a new favorite couple and some thoughts (again) about casting. Specifically, who we wish Bravo had picked instead of Shannon Beador—because there were definitely better options.
 
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76. The Bachelor Cancelled? | Cheat: Unfinished Business S1 Ep1-5 | Bravo’s Love Hotel Ep3

The Bachelor not being renewed on ABC is huge news, and we’re diving into what that means for the future of the franchise. We also talk about the rumored cast for Bachelor in Paradise. Plus, what’s going on with Jenn and Sasha? In Love Island UK news, we cover the latest wave of relationship breakups and surprise reunions.
 
We also started Cheat: Unfinished Business on Netflix—a dating show that’s surprisingly refreshing. It’s not trying to traumatize people for once! With real dating advice, useful couples therapy, and a format that actually feels thoughtful, we’re breaking down each couple’s journey and making our predictions for how it will all end.
 
Bravo’s Love Hotel continues to charm us. Every week it gets better. It’s the perfect mix of lighthearted fun with just enough romance and drama to keep things interesting.
 
And finally, we’re looking ahead to our summer schedule, including the very exciting announcement of the official start date for Love Island USA!
 
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75. Battle Camp S1 Ep 6-10 | Bravo’s Love Hotel Ep 2

In Bachelor Nation news, we’re sharing our thoughts on the possibility of Rachel Recchia and Blake Moynes as a couple. Bachelor in Paradise filming has kicked off, and we’re breaking down the rumored cast members hitting the beach, plus what we’ve heard about their new location in Costa Rica. Also: why Gabby Windey continues to be an icon, and why we’re still not on board with Wells Adams.
Battle Camp remains deeply flawed but undeniably fun to watch. We talk through its chances for another season, our ongoing horror at the intelligence levels on display, and why this show is basically Survivor lite.
Meanwhile, Bravo’s Love Hotel is pleasantly surprising us. The pacing feels good, the tone has levity, and these women are incredibly open about their lives—something that makes the show way more enjoyable than we expected.
And while we can’t watch Pop the Balloon anymore (the casting, the vibes, the energy… we’re officially out), we share a little bit about the new Netflix dating show we’re starting, and—as always—we go on a few tangents, this time about music festival culture.
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74. Battle Camp S1 Ep 1-5 | Bravo’s Love Hotel Ep 1 | Pop the Balloon Ep 3

We’re diving into the latest reality TV chaos, starting with a news update—Tayshia Adams and Luke Gulbranson have officially broken up. Plus, Ariana Madix opens up about her future and how her views on marriage and kids are evolving post-Scandoval.
 
Then we head to Battle Camp on Netflix, which is giving us plenty to talk about. We share our favorite players, the ones driving us up the wall, and our take on whether the game is actually rigged. We also talk about the world’s most embarrassing spelling bee, our thoughts on the host, and how Irina from Love Is Blind continues to show her truest colors (and it’s not doing her any favors).
 
Over on Bravo’s Love Hotel, we’re asking the big questions—should they have cast a different housewife instead of Shannon? Will any real love stories come out of this? And the off-camera drama between the host and a housewife is giving us some behind-the-scenes tea. We also discuss how this show fits into Bravo’s long history of documenting/exploiting substance abuse.
 
Pop the Balloon somehow keeps getting worse. The casting is surprisingly conservative, the format isn’t delivering, and maybe we’ve decided that watching speed dating just isn’t actually fun?
 
As always, we close with some Bravo tangents, especially Summer House updates, because how could we not?
 
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73. Reality Dating Show News/Updates + Pop the Balloon

We’re back with a roundup of all the latest reality dating TV news, starting with the announcement of our new Golden Bachelor! We also discuss the sad news about former Golden Gerry’s cancer diagnosis. Meanwhile, Bachelor in Paradise is shaking things up with a brand-new bartender and a fresh location—we’ve got all the details. Plus, Kelley Flanagan and Peter Weber were spotted together again, and Caila Quinn’s husband is caught up in a cheating scandal that started on Reddit.  
 
Over in the Love Is Blind universe, we’ve entered full Wife Swap territory with Ben and Monica now officially dating and we speculate on when we’ll get the next season.
 
We also discuss the dating rumors between Love Undercover’’s Lloyd Jones and Love Island UK’’s Ella Thomas and catch up on where theLove Island All Stars couples have landed post-show. And we talk about the details of Whitney and Lochan’s recent breakup. Finally in the Love Island universe, Love Island USA is expanding the franchise with Love Island: Beyond the Villa, and we’re breaking down everything we know so far.  
 
And finally, we share our initial thoughts on Netflix’s newest dating experiment Pop the Balloon, which might just be the messiest show they’ve ever dropped.
 
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72. Bachelor Nation News + Updates

We’re giving all of our hottest takes on the latest Bachelor Nation buzz, starting with Juliana outing both her and Grant’s political leanings—and who else in the franchise seems to be on the same page. We break down Juliana finally watching the *Bachelor* finale and choosing to come for Litia instead of Grant (??), and share our thoughts on Kaitlyn Bristowe’s recent comments about her breakup with Jason Tartick, plus the rumors swirling about who he’s dating now.  
 
We also get into Zac Clark’s powerful work in addiction recovery, why we’re rooting so hard for Katie Thurston as she navigates a stage 4 cancer diagnosis, Rachael Kirkconnell’s surprising new friend group. Brendan and Serene’s soft-launch into coupledom, and a quick update on Jenn Tran’s life lately.
 
Plus, a few updates from the latest Temptation Island season, and as always, a grab bag of random topics: our feelings about Alex Cooper, whether people *actually* don’t know who Monica Lewinsky is anymore, what’s up with those Obama divorce rumors, and a passionate discussion about Asian noodle soups as a love language.
 
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