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What’s The Reality is your all-access backstage pass into the wild and unpredictable world of your favorite TV personalities and influencers.
Hosted by Amber Desiree (AD) from Love Is Blind and Perfect Match, every episode dives deep into love, relationships, breakups, makeups, and all the drama you didn’t see on screen.
From unfiltered interviews with your favorite reality stars and celebrities to pop culture hot takes, AD and her guests keep it real, fun, and unfiltered. Whether you’re a diehard fan or just love a little tea, this is where reality TV spills over into real life.
New Episodes drop every Wednesday!
Hosted by Amber Desiree (AD) from Love Is Blind and Perfect Match, every episode dives deep into love, relationships, breakups, makeups, and all the drama you didn’t see on screen.
From unfiltered interviews with your favorite reality stars and celebrities to pop culture hot takes, AD and her guests keep it real, fun, and unfiltered. Whether you’re a diehard fan or just love a little tea, this is where reality TV spills over into real life.
New Episodes drop every Wednesday!
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Justin Sylvester, Television Host and the King of all things Pop Culture, joins AD on this week’s episode of What’s The Reality.
He breaks down all the latest reality TV drama, from the Summer House scandal involving Amanda, West, and Ciara, to the chaos surrounding Mormon Wives and The Bachelorette.
Justin also reflects on his start in reality TV on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, including the powerful moment he came out on the show, and how that experience shaped his journey.
Plus, he opens up about his incredible career as a television host and what it really takes to prepare for those major red carpet moments, including the Oscars.
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The moment you’ve been waiting for! AD is sitting down with one of the most loved couples in Love Is Blind history, Vic and Christine. They share updates on life after the show, open up about their experience in the pods, reveal what really happened with the Malibu getaway, and give their take on all the reunion drama. This is a love that radiates through the episode. You don't want to miss it!
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Jess and Haramol join AD on this week’s episode to share their beautiful and unexpected Love Is Blind love story.
The two open up about the spark they felt from the very beginning, with Jess knowing he would always be an important person in her life. Haramol reflects on the pressure he felt during the experiment and why he ultimately made the difficult decision to leave, not wanting to hurt anyone.
But their story didn’t end there...The two reveal how they reconnected after filming, even with Haramol being friendzoned for a bit, and how they eventually found their way back to each other.
Jess also walks through her Love Is Blind journey, and together they discuss what it was like watching everything unfold on screen, as well as their experience at the reunion.
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Bri and Connor sit down with AD for their first interview as a couple and they’re opening up like never before.
From navigating online backlash to redefining their relationship after Love Is Blind, the two share how they’ve grown, both individually and together. They get real about their differences and how learning to understand each other has ultimately strengthened their relationship.
They walk through their Love Is Blind journey, revisiting the highs and lows of the experiment, including the Chris situation, and share their thoughts on the reunion and what surprised them most that night.
You don't want to miss this honest, funny and revealing conversation.
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Fresh off the reunion, Love Is Blind Season 10’s Jordan joins AD for a candid conversation following the shocking announcement that he and Amber are divorcing. He opens up about what really happened after the wedding, walking through how their relationship ultimately led to the difficult decision to separate.
Jordan also shares how nervous he was heading into the reunion, his thoughts on everything that went down, and what it was like reliving the experience on screen. He reflects on the whirlwind year since filming wrapped and how much life has changed since the show.
From the highs of the pods to the reality of life after the experiment, Jordan looks back on his full Love Is Blind journey and where he stands now following the unexpected split.
This is one conversation you don't want to miss.
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One of Love Is Blind’s ultimate success stories is on the pod!
Zack and Bliss from Season 4 join AD for a candid conversation about life after the pods. They talk about married life, parenthood and the exciting news that baby number two is on the way. They open up about how becoming parents has changed their relationship, what keeps their marriage strong, and share behind the scenes secrets from their own unconventional love story on the show.
Of course, they don’t hold back when it comes to breaking down Love Is Blind Season 10. Zack, Bliss and AD recap all of season 10, including the weddings! From the strongest pod connections to the biggest red flags, they unpack the couples’ journeys, including their honest reactions to the “I do’s” (and the “I don’ts”).
It’s a mix of real life marriage insight, franchise tea, and advice from a couple who’s actually made it work. You won’t want to miss this one.
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One of your favorite married couples is back on What’s The Reality — and they are not holding back.
Daniel and Taylor from Season 8 join AD to catch us up on married life and give their unfiltered take on Love Is Blind Season 10 (Episodes 1–9). Having been through the experiment themselves, they reveal the specific conversations they listen for to determine which couples are actually solid… and which ones are headed for trouble.
The three former cast members break down the most dramatic moments of the season, including their unfiltered thoughts on all the Chris and Jess chaos. Plus, Daniel and Taylor make their predictions for who actually makes it down the aisle… and let’s just say, they called it.
If you’re caught up on Episodes 1–9 (spoiler alert!) this recap is full of sharp insight, real talk, and plenty of tea.
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Two of your favorites from the newest season of Love Is Blind Season 10 are here to discuss episodes 1-6. Keya and Tyler sit down with AD to unpack their journey in the pods, what vulnerability truly means, the truth behind that epic love triangle, and the power of choosing yourself.The two break down the complicated dynamic with Kevan, including Tyler’s infamous “redo” moment and the emotional push that made her reconsider walking away. Keya opens up about how powerful it felt to choose herself in the end and how shocked she was by how deeply that moment resonated with viewers.They also reflect on being the last two Black women in the pods and why it was so important to be intentional about not allowing themselves to be pitted against each other on camera.A real, honest conversation about growth, sisterhood, and standing in your power. Follow What's The Reality on Socials!Instagram: @whatstherealitypodTikTok: @whatstherealitypodFollow AD: @amberdesiree Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
AD sits down with the one and only Ashley Darby from The Real Housewives of Potomac for a candid, fun, and heartfelt conversation. They bond over motherhood, navigating reality TV as Black women, and Ashley’s love for Love Is Blind.Ashley opens up about her journey on Season 10 of Potomac, her on-again, off-again relationship, her shocking confession to Charisse, and Ashley sets the record straight on rumors with Kyle Richards’ ex Mauricio.Plus, get ready to laugh as they play a guess that Real Housewife game and react to Love Is Blind Season 10 taglines.All the tea, laughs, and real talk. Welcome back AD! Follow What's The Reality on Socials!Instagram: @whatstherealitypodTikTok: @whatstherealitypodFollow AD: @amberdesiree Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Welcome to a *very* special episode of What’s The Reality called Star Crossed!Today, Giannina and Blake are stepping into their matchmaker era, pairing stars from different reality shows who they genuinely think could hit it off. And honestly… they might be onto something.For this episode, they’ve matched fan-favorite Jordan Keltner from Love Is Blind Season 9 with the incredible Genevieve Parisi from The Bachelor and Bachelor in Paradise. Two iconic singles. Our very own Romeo and Juliet.Jordan and Genevieve will be asking each other questions, playing games, and really getting to know each other on a deeper level, all to see if there’s real chemistry and actual sparks.The big question is: will they feel the connection and decide to take it into the real world with a date?You’ll have to stay tuned to find out. Let’s get into it! 💫 Follow What's The Reality on Socials!Instagram: @whatstherealitypodTikTok: @whatstherealitypodFollow AD: @amberdesiree Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Zack Wickham from Bravo’s The Valley joins the podcast with guest hosts Giannina Gibelli and Blake Horstmann for a wild and unfiltered conversation about life on reality TV. Zack breaks down what it’s really like filming the hit Bravo series, his relationship, and experiencing the chaos of BravoCon as a Bravolebrity. He also shares why being yourself and owning your truth is the key to surviving reality TV, and gives his honest, no-holds-barred opinions on the Vanderpump Rules reboot. Follow What's The Reality on Socials!Instagram: @whatstherealitypodTikTok: @whatstherealitypodFollow AD: @amberdesiree Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Giannina and Blake are back as guest hosts for a powerful and honest episode of What’s The Reality featuring Love is Blind's Colleen Reed. For the first time, Colleen opens up about her divorce from Matt, reflecting on their relationship, her experience on Love Is Blind, and the moments that ultimately led to their split. She shares what it was like navigating such a personal chapter of her life in the public eye and how that experience has shaped where she is today. Colleen also talks about the unexpected strength she’s found in her friendship with Alexa from her season, revealing how the two have supported each other through their respective breakups and leaned on one another during a challenging time. Plus, looking ahead, Colleen gets candid about what’s next for her and things take a fun turn when Giannina and Blake put her in the hot seat with a game that encourages her to shoot her shot. Yes, she actually DMs a crush live on the episode. Honest, emotional, and hopeful, this is a must-listen conversation about heartbreak, healing, and putting yourself back out there. Follow What's The Reality on Socials!Instagram: @whatstherealitypodTikTok: @whatstherealitypodFollow AD: @amberdesiree Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Introducing your guest hosts! Giannina and Blake are stepping in while AD is on maternity leave, and whenever you put a mic in front of them, you never know what’s in store.The couple dives into their unique reality TV love story and shares unfiltered thoughts on how their respective shows, Love Is Blind and The Bachelor franchise, have evolved since their seasons aired. Plus, Blake publicly shares his take on Taylor Frankie Paul being named the next Bachelorette for the very first time.Giannina and Blake also open up about navigating life as parents, planning their upcoming wedding, and absolutely tear each other to shreds in a hilarious game of Relationship Roast.Funny, honest, and packed with hot takes, this guest-hosted episode is one you don’t want to miss. Follow What's The Reality on Socials!Instagram: @whatstherealitypodTikTok: @whatstherealitypodFollow AD: @amberdesiree Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Pastor Cal joins What’s The Reality for an honest and reflective conversation about his journey as one of the most recognizable experts on Married at First Sight. He opens up about how he found his way to the show, what first drew him to the experiment, and why the realness of watching people evolve in relationships kept him invested season after season. Pastor Cal also shares his broader career as a relationship expert and how he and his wife, Wendy, work together to coach couples.The two felt called to help others avoid the common pitfalls of marriage. Faith, he explains, is the foundation of everything they do. Follow What's The Reality on Socials!Instagram: @whatstherealitypodTikTok: @whatstherealitypodFollow AD: @amberdesiree Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
What a wild, chaotic, and unforgettable year it’s been here at What’s The Reality! From surprise matchmaking and jaw-dropping life announcements to incredible guests keeping it real and totally unfiltered, this year truly had it all. Let’s take a look back at some of AD’s favorite moments from the podcast! Follow What's The Reality on Socials!Instagram: @whatstherealitypodTikTok: @whatstherealitypodFollow AD: @amberdesiree Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
The Bachelor’s Grant Ellis joins AD on What’s The Reality to open up about his journey on The Bachelor, the added pressure that comes with being a person of color in a leading role, and what’s next for him now that the show has aired. Grant also shares his thoughts on Taylor Frankie Paul being named the new Bachelorette and what that means for the franchise.Later, Grant’s best friend JD Slajchert joins the conversation as the two talk about a cause that’s deeply personal to them and how they’re using their platforms to raise awareness and make a difference for those impacted by Sickle Cell disease.Plus, AD’s best friend and Love Is Blind Season 6 sister Amber stops by with her husband Tanner. The couple talks marriage, Amber’s Love Is Blind journey, and clears up lingering timeline questions about their relationship. Follow What's The Reality on Socials!Instagram: @whatstherealitypodTikTok: @whatstherealitypodFollow AD: @amberdesiree Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Love Is Blind Season 8's Meg and Mason join What’s The Reality to break down one of the most unconventional and chaotic love stories the show has ever seen. After getting caught in a messy pod love triangle, the two actually broke up in the pods...only to find their way back to each other later.Meg opens up about why choosing herself was the turning point that ultimately made Mason fall even harder for her, and they both reflect on whether they think they could’ve survived the experiment had they continued on as a couple after the pods.Meg and Mason give listeners a real look into their relationship today and how they rebuilt trust, what life is like as a couple outside the experiment, and what their future together looks like.Plus, they weigh in on Joey and Sara’s relationship, share their unfiltered thoughts on the newest season of Love Is Blind, and reveal the moments that shocked them the most.This is one you don’t want to miss. Follow What's The Reality on Socials!Instagram: @whatstherealitypodTikTok: @whatstherealitypodFollow AD: @amberdesiree Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Married at First Sight’s first-ever mother–daughter duo, Belynda and Jalyn, join AD for a chat about their unprecedented journey on Season 19. They share how they both ended up being cast and why they ultimately decided to take this leap together. If the experiment taught them anything, it’s that nothing can break their bond. Belynda opens up about her relationship with Chad, including his struggles with production and how those moments revealed the way he truly treats people. She reflects on the difficult realization that she had spent her whole life trying to move away from relationships like that and how the experiment brought that truth into focus. Jalyn gets vulnerable about her marriage to Josh, revealing a secret about their relationship and speaking candidly about their recent split, which left her shocked and heartbroken. It’s raw, honest, and the perfect deep dive into one of the most unique chapters in MAFS history. Follow What's The Reality on Socials!Instagram: @whatstherealitypodTikTok: @whatstherealitypodFollow AD: @amberdesiree Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Married at First Sight’s Brittany joins AD on What’s The Reality to reflect on her emotional journey through Season 19. She opens up about her rocky marriage with Will, how their drastically different communication styles and personalities created unexpected challenges.Brittany reveals the full story behind the shocking call she received from Will on the morning of Decision Day which left her completely blindsided. She walks us through how things ultimately ended, what viewers didn’t see, and how she felt seeing it all play out at the reunion.Brittany also shares where life has taken her since filming wrapped, what she’s learned, and what she hopes for in this next chapter. Follow What's The Reality on Socials!Instagram: @whatstherealitypodTikTok: @whatstherealitypodFollow AD: @amberdesiree Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
AD and Ollie are back on What’s The Reality, and for the first time as Mr. and Mrs. Sutherland! The newlyweds open up about how grounded and connected they feel in this new chapter as a married couple, and share what it’s been like preparing for parenthood.Ollie also addresses the rumors and speculation surrounding him and their relationship, reflects on Perfect Match and owning his mistakes, and talks candidly about navigating online negativity while staying focused on growth.Together, AD and Ollie look back on their journey...the highs, the bumps, and everything in between. It’s heartfelt, honest, and an episode you won’t want to miss. Follow What's The Reality on Socials!Instagram: @whatstherealitypodTikTok: @whatstherealitypodFollow AD: @amberdesiree Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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