Love In Reality (Ricky Valero)

After three couples said I do, and three couples didn’t we gave the return of the Love is Blind UK crew for the reunion. There was plenty of drama, tea and couples who split up and an introduction to some new ones. I recap everything that went down in the reunion. 

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Welcome back to another episode of the Love in Reality Podcast. In today's episode, I am joined by Makenzie to discuss the Love is Blind Season 6 Reunion. We share our thoughts on all the drama that went down and even some post-show tea.

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Nick Thompson was on season 2 of Love is Blind. In his time on the show, he found love and got married to Danielle Ruhl. The couple has since divorced on the show, but Thompson has found a meaningful impact on his time on the show with the opening of the UCAN foundation, which will help cast members that were on Reality TV Shows. We spoke about his foundation, his time on the show and 

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Check out more details about the UCAN Foundation here: https://www.ucanfoundation.org/

On this week's episode of the Love in Reality Podcast, I break down episode 5 of Vanderpump Villa and The Valley and introduce the cast of the upcoming "Challenge-like" series, which will debut in 2025.

New episodes of The Valley debut on Bravo on Tuesdays and are available on Peacock the following day.

New episodes of Vanderpump Villa hit Hulu on Mondays.

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Welcome to another episode of the Love in Reality Podcast. On today's episode, we have a HUGE one for you. First, I break down episode 5 of The Goat, where we have a double elimination. Next, I share my thoughts on the Vanderpump Villa Reunion. Last, I sat down with Grace Cottrell of Vanderpump Villa to talk about her time on the show.

0:00-11:55: The Goat Ep5

11:55 - Vanderpump Villa Recap

24:34 - Grace Cottrell Interview

A brand new reality TV show has arrived on Netflix called The Trust: A Game of Greed. Today, I break down everything that happened in episodes 5-7.

Host: Brooke Baldwin

Synopsis: Eleven strangers are given a quarter of a million dollars to split evenly. Will they take their fair share? Or will the allure of more money cause them to vote each other out to keep more for themselves? It’s the ultimate test of human nature, as greed and mistrust threaten to destroy even the strongest of relationships.

* Batch 1 (episodes 1-4) airing 1/10 

* Batch 2 (episodes 5-7) airing 1/17 

* Batch 3 (episode 8) airing 1/24

Season 8 of Love is Blind has come and gone and now we are here to recap everything that went down in the reunion. Lots of drama, tea and huge reveals unfolded tonight and we recap the good, bad and ugly of it all. I am joined by my good friend Kit to recap all the goods.

Temptation Island has returned for its fifth season. I break down everything that happened in the fourth episode of the latest season. 

I will be recapping each episode as the season progresses. Let me know what you think of the series in the comments.

Temptation Island airs weekly on Wednesday at 9 PM ET and is available on Peacock the following day.

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It is WEDDDDDDDDING TIME for our couples of Love is Blind UK. Who said yes? Who said no? I recap everything that happened in the final two episodes, including sharing some new information about a reunion, tea about more engagements, and season two.

Ricky and Matthew are back to break down The Traitors Season 3 Episode 10 along with the latest in the world of Vanderpump Rules with Season 1, Episode 7

Temptation Island has returned for its fifth season. I break down everything that happened in this week's episode, which is the Final Bonfire Part One

I will be recapping each episode as the season progresses. Let me know what you think of the series in the comments.

Temptation Island airs weekly on Wednesday at 9 PM ET and is available on Peacock the following day.

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I sat down with Nick, or as most of you know him, Big Daddy Nick, who recently appeared on Perfect Match, but also was on Netflix's The Circle Season 3. We talked about his experience on Perfect Match, some of the funny moments on the show and more.

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Netflix released a brand new reality TV show, Surviving Paradise. I break down my thoughts on the series and share whether or not you should check it out.

Twelve contestants believe they're about to live it up for a summer at a beautiful villa, if they excel in challenges and secure strong alliances, they'll have a chance to compete for a $100,000 cash prize

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I am back with episode two of Love in Reality. Today, I sit down with Perfect Match, Abbey Humphreys. 

Abbey Humphreys broke into the Netflix reality world with Twentysomething: Austin. However, recently we saw her on the Netflix reality series Perfect Match. I had the pleasure of sitting down and chatting with Abbey about her time on the show, the backlash that can be harmful to the people on the show, and what’s ahead for her. 

You can watch Abbey on both Perfect Match and Twentysomethings: Austin on Netflix. 

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Welcome to another episode of the Love in Reality Podcast. This week, we have a jam-packed episode for you. We break down episodes seven through nine of Perfect Match Season 2 and share my recap of The Goat Episode 8.

Perfect Match Season 2 episodes 7-9 are streaming on Netflix.

The Goat episodes 1-8 are streaming on Prime Video

Opening 0:00-0:50

Perfect Match S2 Ep7*9 Recap: 1:04-28:15

The Goat Ep8 Recap: 28:15-end

Race to Survive: New Zealand Ep3 Exit Interview: 32:31-end

Temptation Island has returned for its fifth season. I break down everything that happened in the eighth episode of the latest season. 

I will be recapping each episode as the season progresses. Let me know what you think of the series in the comments.

Temptation Island airs weekly on Wednesday at 9 PM ET and is available on Peacock the following day.

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The Love is Blind Season 7 reunion has come and gone, and I break down my thoughts on what happened. On top of that, we get some new information about some couples that weren't shown, two ladies from the show who are in relationships, and more.

Love is Blind Season 5 is right around the corner, and we got the first look at the singles in a recent piece that came out, and I want to share my thoughts on the ladies of Love is Blind Season 5, even predicting who I think will get proposed to.

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Starting September 22, new episodes of Love Is Blind will roll out each Friday across 10 episodes, following the couples’ journey for love:

• Week 1 (Friday, September 22): Episodes 1-4 
• Week 2 (Friday, September 29): Episodes 5-7 
• Week 3 (Friday, October 6): Episodes 8-9 
• Week 4 (Friday, October 13): Episode 10 (weddings) 

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On this episode of the Love in Reality Podcast, I break down episodes 7 & 8 of the newest season of The Ultimatum: Queer Love. I share all my thoughts on everything that went down in the seven and eighth episodes. 

Netflix is releasing the episodes as follows: 

* Week 1(Wednesday, May 24th): Episodes 1-4

* Week 2 (Wednesday, May 31st): Episodes 5-8

* Week 3 (Wednesday, June 7th): Episodes 9-10

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The crew at Oppenheim Group is back for season 2 of Selling The OC, which will be released on Netflix on September 8, 2023. I share my thoughts on the season and my top 3 realtors on the show.

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Welcome to another episode of the Love in Reality Podcast. I had the chance to sit down with Jordan from Season 6 of The Circle. We dissected his strategy, the infamous chat with QT, and the online backlash. This was an insightful look at how he approached the game, the deal with Myles, and watching it back. 

Season 6 of The Circle is streaming on Netflix now.

On this week's Love in Reality Podcast, I recap the first five episodes of Season 2 of The Mole. The competition show returned on Netflix on Friday, and the episodes were wild, with lots of money and a few people coming and going.

You can also hear my recap of the season finale of The Goat Season 1, where we crowned our first-ever Goat. At the end of the episode, you can check out my interviews with Joe Amabile, Jill Carin, and Jason Smith, who talk about their time on The Goat.

The Mole Ep 1-5 Recap: 0:00-27:30

The Goat Finale Recap: 28:30-36:15

The Goat Exit Interviews: 36:15-end

Temptation Island has returned for its fifth season. I break down everything that happened in the fourth episode of the latest season. 

I will be recapping each episode as the season progresses. Let me know what you think of the series in the comments.

Temptation Island airs weekly on Wednesday at 9 PM ET and is available on Peacock the following day.

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Love is Blind Danielle Ruhl joins me this week on the Love in Reality Podcast. 

The world got to know Danielle Ruhl on the Netflix Reality Show Love is Blind. She was on the 2nd season of the series that featured her finding love and getting married to Nick. Since the show, Ruhl has spearheaded Mental Health awareness, weight loss and the unfortunate divorce. 

Ruhl is honest and open about her experience on Love is Blind, the infamous moment in Mexico on the show and how that triggered her Mental Health journey post-show and she even talks about her divorce. This is a powerful and moving interview that you don't want to miss. 

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Today, I am continuing my coverage of The Traitors by recapping everything that went down in episode 10. I break down everything that happened in this week's episode.

Plot: Twenty-one contestants arrive at a castle in the Scottish Highlands with hopes of winning a share of the $250,000 prize. The players are referred to as the "Faithful" but among them are the "Traitors" – a group of contestants selected by the host, whose goal is to eliminate the Faithfuls and claim the prize for themselves. Should the Faithful contestants eliminate all the Traitors, they will share the prize fund, but if any Traitors make it to the end, they steal the money.

The first three episodes dropped on Jan. 12 Friday, with new weekly episodes coming on Thursdays at 9 PM EST. 

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I am back with another episode of Love in Reality. Today, I sit down with Love is Blind Season 4 Brandie Bowman. 

Brandie tried to find love on the latest season of the Netflix reality show Love is Blind. The season was based in Seattle, and while Brandie experienced the pods, she didn’t quite find herself on the show. I sat down to talk to her about the pods, her experience, and finding love after the show. 

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Ricky and Matthew are back to break down The Traitors Season 3 Episode 9 along with the latest in the world of Vanderpump Rules with Season 1, Episode 6.

Squid Game: The Challenge has kicked off on Netflix with five episodes. Today, I breakdown my running thoughts on episodes 8-9.

PREMIERES GLOBALLY ON NOVEMBER 22 ON NETFLIX

New Episodes Premiering Weekly, Through December 6th

Format: 10 episodes

Synopsis: 456 real players will enter the competition show in pursuit of a life-changing reward of USD $4.56 million. As they compete through a series of games inspired by the original show - plus surprising new additions - their strategies, alliances, and character will be put to the test while competitors are eliminated around them.

Temptation Island has returned for its fifth season. I break down everything that happened in the eighth episode of the latest season. 

I will be recapping each episode as the season progresses. Let me know what you think of the series in the comments.

Temptation Island airs weekly on Wednesday at 9 PM ET and is available on Peacock the following day.

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Izzy Fairthorne broke onto the reality TV scene in the Netflix series Too Hot To Handle. Now, Fairthorne returned to the reality show land by coming on Perfect Match. I sat down with Izzy to discuss her experience on the show, finding love in reality, and what's ahead for her. 

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The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On is returning for a second season. I share my thoughts on each of the new couples previewing what is ahead in the upcoming season. 

Premiere Date: Wednesday, August 23, 2023

Synopsis: Five different couples, on the verge of marriage. One partner is ready to get married, the other isn’t quite as sure. An ultimatum is issued - and in just over eight weeks, they must commit to marriage, or move on. In the meantime, each will choose a new potential partner from one of the other couples, in a life-changing opportunity to get a glimpse of two different possible futures.

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Welcome to another episode of the Love in Reality Podcast. This week’s episode features a recap of The Traitors Season 3, Ep7. We continue our dive into the world of Vanderpump Rules with Season 1, Ep 4.

The Traitors Recap 0:00-23:04

Vanderpump Rules Ep4 - 23:04-end show

On this week's episode of the Love in Reality Podcast Ricky breaks down episode 7 of Vanderpump Villa and The Valley and shares what you can expect from the show in the near future.

New episodes of The Valley debut on Bravo on Tuesdays and are available on Peacock the following day.

New episodes of Vanderpump Villa hit Hulu on Mondays.

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I am continuing my coverage of The Traitors by recapping everything that went down in episode 6. Who was murdered in plain sight? Did the group add to the pot? And did they eliminate a traitor?

Plot: Twenty-one contestants arrive at a castle in the Scottish Highlands with hopes of winning a share of the $250,000 prize. The players are referred to as the "Faithful" but among them are the "Traitors" – a group of contestants selected by the host, whose goal is to eliminate the Faithfuls and claim the prize for themselves. Should the Faithful contestants eliminate all the Traitors, they will share the prize fund, but if any Traitors make it to the end, they steal the money.

The first three episodes dropped on Jan. 12 Friday, with new weekly episodes coming on Thursdays at 9 PM EST. 

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Squid Game: The Challenge has kicked off on Netflix with five episodes. Today, I breakdown my running thoughts on episodes 1-3.

PREMIERES GLOBALLY ON NOVEMBER 22 ON NETFLIX

New Episodes Premiering Weekly, Through December 6th

Format: 10 episodes

Synopsis:  456 real players will enter the competition show in pursuit of a life-changing reward of USD $4.56 million. As they compete through a series of games inspired by the original show - plus surprising new additions - their strategies, alliances, and character will be put to the test while competitors are eliminated around them.

The fifth season of Temptation Island is on the verge of coming to an end. In episode eight, we saw what went down with Hall coming to the girl's villa to talk to Kaitlin. We had the chance to catch up with Kaitlin to discuss her thoughts about what went down.

Temptation Island airs weekly on Wednesday at 9 PM ET and is available on Peacock the following day.

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Alert, Alert, Alert, I had the pleasure of chatting with Brandon, a.k.a Olivia from Season 6 of The Circle. In this interview, he shares some pivotal details we didn’t see about the Super Secret Influencer, his relationship with Kyle, and the big win. You won’t want to miss this incredible chat. 

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The wedding bells are ringing for our couples in Love is Blind Season 8. I recap everything that happened in the finale + I share my interview with Love is Blind Season 8 Monica.

Temptation Island has returned for its fifth season. I break down everything that happened in the first episode of the latest season. 

I will be recapping each episode as the season progresses. Let me know what you think of the series in the comments.

Temptation Island airs weekly on Wednesday at 9 PM ET and is available on Peacock the following day.

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On this week's Love in Reality Podcast episode, I recap the final three episodes of Too Hot to Handle Season 6. We had a big breakup, a couple became official, and we crowned our winners. Plus, Love is Blind is returning but this time in the UK for the first time. The cast was released and I go over their pictures and bios.

On this episode of the Love in Reality Podcast, I break down episode 9 of the newest season of The Ultimatum: Queer Love. I share all my thoughts on everything that went down in the ninth episode. 

Netflix is releasing the episodes as follows: 

* Week 1(Wednesday, May 24th): Episodes 1-4

* Week 2 (Wednesday, May 31st): Episodes 5-8

* Week 3 (Wednesday, June 7th): Episodes 9-10

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On this episode of the Love in Reality Podcast, I break down episodes 5 & 6 of the newest season of The Ultimatum: Queer Love. I share all my thoughts on everything that went down in the fifth and sixth episodes. 

Netflix is releasing the episodes as follows: 

* Week 1(Wednesday, May 24th): Episodes 1-4

* Week 2 (Wednesday, May 31st): Episodes 5-8

* Week 3 (Wednesday, June 7th): Episodes 9-10

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In this episode of the Love in Reality Podcast, I break down episodes 9-12 of The Circle Season 6. With the new season debuting on Netflix, I will be covering the show weekly on YouTube and all podcast platforms. 

* Starting April 17, new episodes of The Circle will roll out each Wednesday, with different phases of the competition featured across 13, 1 hour-long episodes:

  * Week 1 (Wednesday, April 17): Episodes 1-4

  * Week 2 (Wednesday, April 24): Episodes 5-8

  * Week 3 (Wednesday, May 1): Episodes 9-12

  * Week 4 (Wednesday, May 8): Finale Episode

* Synopsis: New city. New twists. Same game. Catfish, connections and chaos await as new influencers enter the chat and compete for a huge cash prize.

Love is Blind Season 4 has come to an with our weddings. Who said yes? Who said? I break down everything that happened in the episode and what I think about what went down.

Welcome to another episode of the Love in Reality Podcast. This week’s episode features a recap of The Traitors Season 3, Ep6. We continue our dive into the world of Vanderpump Rules with Season 1, Ep 3.

The Traitors Recap: 0:00-27:42

Vanderpump Rules: 27:43-end

In today’s episode, I am going to take a look at episodes 9-11 of Love is Blind Season 4. As the couples inch closer to the big day, I recap the episodes, share my thoughts on what went down in the three episodes, and share my predictions of who I think will say yes at the altar. 

Format: Starting March 24th, new episodes of Love Is Blind will roll out each Friday across 12 episodes, following the couples’ journey for love:

*Week 1 (Friday, March 24): Episodes 1-5

*Week 2 (Friday, March 31): Episodes 6-8

*Week 3 (Friday, April 7): Episodes 9-11

*Week 4 (Friday, April 14): Episode 12

Welcome to another episode of the Love in Reality Podcast. This week’s episode features a recap of The Traitors Season 3, Ep7. We continue our dive into the world of Vanderpump Rules with Season 1, Ep 4.

The Traitors Recap 0:00-19:37

Vanderpump Rules Ep4 - 19:37-end show

Welcome to another episode of the Love in Reality Podcast. I am joined by Makenzie to talk about the second episode of The Valley. We also talk the cast of two upcoming reality shows in The Goat and House of Villains Season 2.

The Valley airs Tuesdays at 9 p.m. ET/PT. Episodes will stream the next day on Peacock.

The cast includes couples: Jax Taylor and Brittany Cartwright, Kristen Doute and Luke Broderick, Danny and Nia Booko, Jesse and Michelle Lally, and Jason and Janet Caperna.

On today’s episode, I am going to take a look at the first five episode of Love is Blind Season 4. The new series just kicked on Netflix today and I wanted to share with you my thoughts on the Pods, the engagements and ranking my favorite couples before they head home.

Format: Starting March 24th, new episodes of Love Is Blind will roll out each Friday across 12 episodes, following the couples’ journey for love:

*Week 1 (Friday, March 24): Episodes 1-5

*Week 2 (Friday, March 31): Episodes 6-8

*Week 3 (Friday, April 7): Episodes 9-11

*Week 4 (Friday, April 14): Episode 12

My goodness, what a wild journey we went on throughout the last two episodes of The Ultimatum. Who got engaged? Who broke up? I recap everything that happened, including what went down during the reunion. 

Welcome to another episode of the Love in Reality Podcast. In today’s episode, I break down episodes 1-3 of the Prime Video Reality series The GOAT. The series is filled with drama, fun, and chaos. Make sure to check out my interview with cast members Joey Sasso and Lauren Speed-Hamilton at the end of the recap. 

14 reality superstars move into GOAT Manor to face off in a brand new, hilarious competition show, hosted by Daniel Tosh. They will compete in over 20 challenges, earning and breaking one another's trust as they battle it out for $200k…and the title of Greatest Of All Time.

The first three episodes drop on May 9th and will shift to a weekly format after.

Episode 1-3 Breakdown 0:00-23:00

Joey Sasso and Lauren Speed-Hamilton Interview - 23:00-End

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Temptation Island has returned for its fifth season. I break down everything that happened in the second episode of the latest season. 

I will be recapping each episode as the season progresses. Let me know what you think of the series in the comments.

Temptation Island airs weekly on Wednesday at 9 PM ET and is available on Peacock the following day.

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A brand new reality TV show has arrived on Netflix called The Trust: A Game of Greed. Today, I break down everything that happened in episodes 3-4.

Host: Brooke Baldwin

Synopsis: Eleven strangers are given a quarter of a million dollars to split evenly. Will they take their fair share? Or will the allure of more money cause them to vote each other out to keep more for themselves? It’s the ultimate test of human nature, as greed and mistrust threaten to destroy even the strongest of relationships.

* Batch 1 (episodes 1-4) airing 1/10 

* Batch 2 (episodes 5-7) airing 1/17 

* Batch 3 (episode 8) airing 1/24

Aleeza Ben Shalom is the host of the upcoming Netflix series Jewish Matchmaking. In our chat, I talked to her about how she got into matchmaking, how did the deal with Netflix come about, and much more. 

Synopsis: A new series from the producers of Indian Matchmaking, Jewish Matchmaking features singles in the US and Israel as they turn their dating life over to a top Jewish matchmaker. Will using the traditional practice of shidduchim dating help them find their soulmate in today’s world?

Jewish Matchmaking hits Netflix on May 3, 2023.

In this week of the Love in Reality Podcast, I take a look at Temptation Island Season 5, who is on the show, the singles, the couples, and a breakdown of what is ahead. I also take a look at the upcoming summer slate of reality shows you should check out.

On this episode of the Love in Reality Podcast, I break down episodes 3 & 4 of the newest season of The Ultimatum: Queer Love. I share all my thoughts on everything that went down in the third and fourth episodes. 

Netflix is releasing the episodes as follows: 

* Week 1(Wednesday, May 24th): Episodes 1-4

* Week 2 (Wednesday, May 31st): Episodes 5-8

* Week 3 (Wednesday, June 7th): Episodes 9-10

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On this episode of the Love in Reality Podcast, I break down episode 10 of the newest season of The Ultimatum: Queer Love. I share all my thoughts on everything that went down in the The Reunion episode. 

Netflix is releasing the episodes as follows: 

* Week 1(Wednesday, May 24th): Episodes 1-4

* Week 2 (Wednesday, May 31st): Episodes 5-8

* Week 3 (Wednesday, June 7th): Episodes 9-10

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We have reached the season finale of The Traitors, Season 2. I will break down everything that happened in the final episode, including my thoughts on who won the show. The episode will end with me sharing my interview with cast member Peter Weber.

The interview starts at 13:15

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Our favorite Reality TV series is back on Netflix with Season 5 of Love Is Blind. In today's episode, I break down everything that went down in the reunion.

Each week I will be sharing my thoughts on everything that goes down with new episodes dropping on release day along with the following Tuesday. 

Format: Starting September 22, new episodes of Love Is Blind will roll out each Friday across 10 episodes, following the couples’ journey for love:

Week 1 (Friday, September 22): Episodes 1-4 

Week 2 (Friday, September 29): Episodes 5-7 

Week 3 (Friday, October 6): Episodes 8-9 

Week 4 (Friday, October 13): Episode 10 (weddings) 

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Temptation Island has returned for its fifth season. I break down everything that happened in this week's episode, which is the Reunion.

I will be recapping each episode as the season progresses. Let me know what you think of the series in the comments.

Temptation Island airs weekly on Wednesday at 9 PM ET and is available on Peacock the following day.

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We have PLENTY to discuss from episodes 6-8 of season 3 of The Ultimatum! Let’s dive into everything that happened and make predictions for the future. 

Welcome to another episode of the Love in Reality Podcast. In this episode, I recap the final two episodes of The Mole. The Mole is revealed, a winner is picked, and a mini-reunion. Also, The Bachelorette has returned with Jenn Tran trying to find her love and I recap everything that happened in the first episode.

Vanderpump Villa is a brand new reality TV series airing weekly on Hulu. I had the chance to catch up with cast member Caroline Byl to talk about her time on the show. We talked about her background, how she got cast, some tea about the show and what we can expect from the second half of the season. 

New episodes of Vanderpump Villa hit Hulu on Mondays.

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Folks, we have reached batch three of Love is Blind Season 6. This was a wild two episodes filled with plenty of drama at the BBQ. A couple breaks up, mixing and mingling causes an uproar and weddings are right around the corner.

Format: Starting February 14, new episodes of Love Is Blind will roll out each Wednesday across 12 episodes as these singles embark on their journey of romance and self-discovery:

○ Week 1 (Wednesday, February 14): Episodes 1-6

○ Week 2 (Wednesday, February 21): Episodes 7-9

○ Week 3 (Wednesday, February 28): Episodes 10-11

○ Week 4 (Wednesday, March 6): Episode 12 (finale)

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We have the debut season of Love is Blind: UK, which arrived on Netflix on August 7. The first four episodes saw our couples looking for love in hopes of getting engaged and moving to the next stage of the process. I recap everything that went down, including who got engaged and some of my favorite and least favorite characters. 

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In today’s episode, I am going to take a look at episodes 5-8 of Love is Blind Season 4. As the couples inch closer to the big day, I recap the episodes, share my thoughts on what went down in the three episodes and share my predictions of who I think will say yes at the altar. 

 In today’s episode, I break down what is ahead for us reality heads as we shift into the first quarter of the New Year. I like to call this the calm before the storm type of scenario as starting the middle of the month and going for quite a few weeks, we have a loaded slate of reality TV that will keep us busy for months. 

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We have the return of our favorite love-based reality show, Love is Blind. Season 7 is here and is following singles in Washington, d.c. Can these singles find love? Will there be much drama? I recap everything that happened in the first six episodes. 

Today, I am continuing my coverage of The Traitors by recapping everything that went down in episode 4. Who was murdered in plain sight? Did the group add to the pot? And did they eliminate a traitor?

Plot: Twenty-one contestants arrive at a castle in the Scottish Highlands with hopes of winning a share of the $250,000 prize. The players are referred to as the "Faithful" but among them are the "Traitors" – a group of contestants selected by the host, whose goal is to eliminate the Faithfuls and claim the prize for themselves. Should the Faithful contestants eliminate all the Traitors, they will share the prize fund, but if any Traitors make it to the end, they steal the money.

The first three episodes dropped on Jan. 12 Friday, with new weekly episodes coming on Thursdays at 9 PM EST. 

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Welcome to another episode of the Love in Reality Podcast. We have a jam-packed episode for you this week, breaking down episodes four through six of Perfect Match Season 2, The Goat Episode 7, and an exit interview with the person who was eliminated from episode 3 of Race To Survive: New Zealand. 

Perfect Match Season 2 episodes 1-6 are streaming on Netflix.

The Goat episodes 1-7 are streaming on Prime Video

Race to Survive: New Zealand airs Mondays on USA and is available on Peacock the following day. 

Opening 0:00-0:50

Perfect Match S2 Ep7*9 Recap: 1:04-28:15

The Goat Ep8 Recap: 28:15-end

Race to Survive: New Zealand Ep3 Exit Interview: 32:31-end

Our favorite Reality TV series is back on Netflix with Season 5 of Love Is Blind. In today's episode, I break down everything that went down in episodes 3 and 4.

Each week I will be sharing my thoughts on everything that goes down with new episodes dropping on release day along with the following Tuesday.

Format: Starting September 22, new episodes of Love Is Blind will roll out each Friday across 10 episodes, following the couples’ journey for love:

• Week 1 (Friday, September 22): Epsiodes 1-4 
• Week 2 (Friday, September 29): Episodes 5-7 
• Week 3 (Friday, October 6): Episodes 8-9 
• Week 4 (Friday, October 13): Episode 10 (weddings) 

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Love is Blind: UK has arrived with our second batch of episodes as we dig deeper into getting to know the couples. We have a couple swap, couples getting frisky in Greece, and the meeting of everyone that gets dicey. 

Love is Blind Season 7 has continued to be entertaining on and off the screen. In this week's episode, we saw some couples fighting, leading to breakups. I recap everything that went down in this week's episode, along with giving my final wedding predictions. I also share with you an update about who is rumored to be in Season 3 of Perfect Match.

Our favorite Reality TV series is back on Netflix with Season 5 of Love Is Blind. In today's episode, I break down everything that went down in episodes 5 and 6.

Each week I will be sharing my thoughts on everything that goes down with new episodes dropping on release day along with the following Tuesday.

Format: Starting September 22, new episodes of Love Is Blind will roll out each Friday across 10 episodes, following the couples’ journey for love:

Week 1 (Friday, September 22): Epsiodes 1-4 

Week 2 (Friday, September 29): Episodes 5-7 

Week 3 (Friday, October 6): Episodes 8-9 

Week 4 (Friday, October 13): Episode 10 (weddings) 

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Our favorite Reality TV series is back on Netflix with Season 5 of Love Is Blind. In today's episode, I break down everything that went down in episodes 8 & 9.

Each week I will be sharing my thoughts on everything that goes down with new episodes dropping on release day along with the following Tuesday.

Format: Starting September 22, new episodes of Love Is Blind will roll out each Friday across ten episodes, following the couples’ journey for love:

Week 1 (Friday, September 22): Episodes 1-4 

Week 2 (Friday, September 29): Episodes 5-7 

Week 3 (Friday, October 6): Episodes 8-9 

Week 4 (Friday, October 13): Episode 10 (weddings) 

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We followed the singles of Washington D.C. in season 7 of the popular Netflix reality series Love is Blind. One of the contestants on the show was a former football player and real estate agent, Nick Dorka. While the experiment didn't lead to wedding bells, Dorka didn't see the entire journey as waste. I had the pleasure of chatting with Dorka about his time on the show, Hannah, the reunion, and more. 

The second batch of Love is Blind Season 7 has been released and we had some WILD things unfold. I recap everything that went down and let you know my thoughts on who will or won't be saying I do at the altar.

Starting October 2, new episodes of Love Is Blind will roll out each Wednesday across 12 episodes, as these singles embark on their journey of romance and self-discovery:

* Week 1 (Wednesday, October 2): Episodes 1-6

* Week 2 (Wednesday, October 9): Episodes 7-9

* Week 3 (Wednesday, October 16): Episodes 10-11

* Week 4 (Wednesday, October 23): Episode 12 (finale)

* Week 5 (Wednesday, October 30): Reunion Episode (6pm PT/9pm ET)

In the year's final episode, I share a montage of my favorite interview clips from 2023. From interviews with Love is Blind Season 4 to The Ultimatum: Marry or Move on to Perfect Match and many more. It's been one incredible year of reality TV, and I can't wait for 2024.

The clips include interviews with Love is Blind S4 Bret, Micah, Paul, and Jackie. Perfect Match Joey Sasso, Francesca, Izzy, The Ultimatum's Roxanne and Antonio, Temptation Island host Mark Walberg, and so many more.

WE ARE BACK!!!!! Love is Blind has returned for its 8th season featuring singles from Minnesota looking for love. I break down everything that happened in the pods and my thoughts on the love triangles, engagements, and what is ahead for the couples.

The release schedule is as follows: 

● Week 1 (2/14/2025): Episodes 1-6 

● Week 2 ( 2/21/2025): Episodes 7-9 

● Week 3 ( 2/28/2025): Episodes 10-11 

● Week 4 ( 3/7/2025): Episode 12 (finale) 

Welcome to another episode of the Love in Reality Podcast. Christmas is upon us for Reality TV lovers, with Love is Blind Season 8 returning on Valentine’s Day. I am here to break down the singles from Minnesota and predict who will get engaged and who will say I do. 

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This week Leah joins me from the Positively Uncensored Podcast to break down all things Love is Blind Season 5. From Lydia/Milton to Uche/Aayliah to the Reunion, we touch on the entire season. We also share some shows we are watching and some that we intend to cover in the future. 

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Today, I am continuing my coverage of The Traitors by recapping everything that went down in episode 8. I breakdown who the traitors killed, who was banished, and everything in between.

Plot: Twenty-one contestants arrive at a castle in the Scottish Highlands with hopes of winning a share of the $250,000 prize. The players are referred to as the "Faithful" but among them are the "Traitors" – a group of contestants selected by the host, whose goal is to eliminate the Faithfuls and claim the prize for themselves. Should the Faithful contestants eliminate all the Traitors, they will share the prize fund, but if any Traitors make it to the end, they steal the money.

The first three episodes dropped on Jan. 12 Friday, with new weekly episodes coming on Thursdays at 9 PM EST. 

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Today I am kicking off my coverage of the Traitors. We had three explosive episodes premiere of the series, and I broke down everything that went down and who was eliminated. 

Plot: Twenty-one contestants arrive at a castle in the Scottish Highlands with hopes of winning a share of the $250,000 prize. The players are referred to as the "Faithful" but among them are the "Traitors" – a group of contestants selected by the host, whose goal is to eliminate the Faithfuls and claim the prize for themselves. Should the Faithful contestants eliminate all the Traitors, they will share the prize fund, but if any Traitors make it to the end, they steal the money.

The first three episodes dropped on Jan. 12 Friday, with new weekly episodes coming on Thursdays at 9 PM EST. 

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On this episode of the Love in Reality Podcast, we take a stab at casting season 2 of Perfect Match. The hit Netflix reality show was recently renewed for a season 2, and we grab people from all of their reality shows to cast the perfect show.

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I am continuing my coverage of season 2 of The Traitors with breaking down episode 9. This was yet another wild and crazy episode with a battle between Phaedra and Peter.

Also, at the 17:41 minute mark, you can listen to my interview with Kevin Kreider, who found himself on the murder list of the traitors. We spoke about being murdered, his gameplay and more.

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The Trust: A Game of Greed recently came to a conclusion with five people walking away with a good amount of cash. Mama Jay was one of the most vocal members of this cast and delivered some of the best parts of the show. I sat down with Jay to talk about her time on the show, the stuff we didn't see, Karma for Lindsey and so much more. 

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Love is Blind Season 4 has kicked off on Netflix. I sat down with Jackie, Irina, Micah, Tiffany and Chelsea who talked about their experience on the show.

Format: Starting March 24th, new episodes of Love Is Blind will roll out each Friday across 12 episodes, following the couples’ journey for love:

*Week 1 (Friday, March 24): Episodes 1-5

*Week 2 (Friday, March 31): Episodes 6-8

*Week 3 (Friday, April 7): Episodes 9-11

*Week 4 (Friday, April 14): Episode 12

A brand new reality TV show has arrived on Netflix called The Trust: A Game of Greed. Today, I break down everything that happened in the season finale, including who walked away with a share of the prize.

Host: Brooke Baldwin

Synopsis: Eleven strangers are given a quarter of a million dollars to split evenly. Will they take their fair share? Or will the allure of more money cause them to vote each other out to keep more for themselves? It’s the ultimate test of human nature, as greed and mistrust threaten to destroy even the strongest of relationships.

* Batch 1 (episodes 1-4) airing 1/10 

* Batch 2 (episodes 5-7) airing 1/17 

* Batch 3 (episode 8) airing 1/24

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Welcome to another episode of the Love in Realtiy Podcast. I am joined by Makenzie to talk the season premiere of the Bravo series, The Valley. We share our thoughts on everything that went down. 

The Valley airs Tuesday’s at 9 p.m. ET/PT. Episodes will stream next day on Peacock.

Cast includes couples: Jax Taylor & Brittany Cartwright, Kristen Doute & Luke Broderick, Danny & Nia Booko, Jesse & Michelle Lally, Jason & Janet Caperna.

Today I have a special interview to share with you as Love is Blind Season 5 cast member Chris Fox joins the Love in Reality TV Podcast. We talked about his time on his show, the fallout from the reunion and what he is up to now. 

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The popular Netflix series The Ultimatum Marry or Move On has returned for its second season with new couples looking to get or give the marriage proposal from their significant other or they are going to move on. Two of the people on the show were Antonio and Brian. 

Antonio found himself giving The Ultimatum to his significant other, Roxanne, while Brian was on the receiving end from his partner Lisa. I had the chance to catch up with Antonio and Brian to talk about their experience on the show. 

The first eight episodes of The Ultimatum Marry or Move On are available on Netflix right now with the final two episodes airing on August 30, 2023.

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On this week's episode of the Love in Reality Podcast, Makenzie joins me to break down episode 6 of Vanderpump Villa and The Valley and talk about a brand new show on MAX named The Never Ever Mets.

New episodes of The Valley debut on Bravo on Tuesdays and are available on Peacock the following day.

New episodes of Vanderpump Villa hit Hulu on Mondays.

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Love is Blind Season 5 is right around the corner, and we got the first look at the singles in a recent piece that came out, and I want to share my thoughts on the men of Love is Blind Season 5, even predicting who I think will get proposed to.

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Starting September 22, new episodes of Love Is Blind will roll out each Friday across 10 episodes, following the couples’ journey for love:

• Week 1 (Friday, September 22): Episodes 1-4 
• Week 2 (Friday, September 29): Episodes 5-7 
• Week 3 (Friday, October 6): Episodes 8-9 
• Week 4 (Friday, October 13): Episode 10 (weddings) 

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Temptation Island has returned for its fifth season. I break down everything that happened in this week's episode, which is the Final Bonfire Part One.

I will be recapping each episode as the season progresses. Let me know what you think of the series in the comments.

Temptation Island airs weekly on Wednesday at 9 PM ET and is available on Peacock the following day.

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On this week's Love in Reality Podcast episode, I break down two returning shows. First, on Netflix, I recap season 6 of Too Hot to Handle, which featured some new twists and turns, including some returning cast to the villa. On CBS, we had the return of Big Brother 26, which will be the summer of AI, and I share my thoughts on the two-episode premiere.

On this week's episode of the Love in Reality Podcast, I break down everything that happened in episode 6 of The Goat. I also share my interview with Goat cast members CJ Franco, Joe Amabile and Alyssa Edwards.

The Goat Ep 6 Recap - 0:00-10:46

CJ Franco, Joe Amabile and Alyssa Edwards Interview - 10:46 to End

Welcome to another episode of the Love in Reality Podcast. This week’s episode features a recap of The Traitors Season 3, Ep4. We also kick off a brand new series, the Reality TV Rewind, where we go back and watch Vandepump Rules for the first time ever. 

The Traitors Recap: 0:00 - 30:56

Vanderpump Rules: 31:00-end

On today's episode of the Love in Reality Podcast, I recap the latest episode of The Goat along with sharing my interview with the two people eliminated from USA's Race to Survive: New Zealand.

Welcome to another episode of the Love in Reality Podcast. This week’s episode features a recap of The Traitors Season 3, Ep5. We continue our dive into the world of Vanderpump Rules with Season 1, Ep 2.

The Traitors Recap: 0:00-21:29

Vanderpump Rules: 21:30-end

In this episode of the Love in Reality Podcast, I break down the season finale of The Circle Season 6. With the new season debuting on Netflix, I will be covering the show weekly on YouTube and all podcast platforms. 

* Starting April 17, new episodes of The Circle will roll out each Wednesday, with different phases of the competition featured across 13, 1 hour-long episodes:

 * Week 1 (Wednesday, April 17): Episodes 1-4

 * Week 2 (Wednesday, April 24): Episodes 5-8

 * Week 3 (Wednesday, May 1): Episodes 9-12

 * Week 4 (Wednesday, May 8): Finale Episode

* Synopsis: New city. New twists. Same game. Catfish, connections and chaos await as new influencers enter the chat and compete for a huge cash prize

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