What's the Reality?

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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!

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20 episodes
Updated Thursday

Episodes20

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Thursday · 1 hr 19 min
The Ultimatum's Ashley & Killian: Two Sides, One Messy Breakup
On today's episode of What's The Reality, AD is giving both Ashley and Killian the chance to tell their side of one of The Ultimatum's most talked about breakups. In this special He Said, She Said episode, they each reflect on their time on the show, what viewers didn't see, the fallout after filming ended, and where things stand now. Two interviews. Two perspectives. One very messy breakup.
July 23 · 22 min
Special Bonus Episode: The Ultimatum's Jessica Grace Sits Down with AD Fresh Off the Reunion
In this special BONUS EPISODE of What's The Reality, AD sits down with her close friend and The Ultimatum cast member Jessica Grace fresh off the reunion. Jessica opens up about her experience on the show, her proposal to Edris, and what really happened with their relationship after the cameras stopped rolling. She also reflects on their breakup and shares her thoughts on the reunion. If you've been following The Ultimatum drama, you won't want to miss this exclusive post reunion conversation.
July 22 · 1 hr 13 min
The Ultimatum's Hayley Tells All: What Happened After the Show & Blake's Arrest
The Ultimatum has been making headlines, and now Hayley is sharing her side of the story. Spoiler Alert: If you haven’t finished The Ultimatum finale and reunion yet, save this episode and come back once you’re caught up! On this week's episode of What's The Reality, Hayley sits down with AD to open up about her experience on the show, the reunion, and the behind-the-scenes moments viewers never saw. She breaks down how she and Blake ended up on The Ultimatum, what really happened during the
July 15 · 1 hr 5 min
We've Lived It: Zaina & Aria React to the New Season of The Ultimatum
The Ultimatum is back on Netflix, and the girls have thoughts! 👀 ⚠️ Spoiler Alert: If you haven't watched the first drop of episodes yet, come back after you binge! Season 3 stars Aria and Zaina join AD to break down the first batch of episodes from the new season and they do not hold back. From shocking moments and relationship red flags to behind the scenes insights that only former cast members can give, this recap is packed with hot takes and unfiltered opinions. Plus, the ladies catch u
July 8 · 57 min
From Love Is Blind to Perfect Match: Jimmy Presnell Sets the Record Straight!
This week on What’s The Reality, AD reunites with her fellow Love Is Blind Season 6 castmate and friend, Jimmy Presnell! Jimmy reflects on how Love Is Blind changed his life, the viral moments that followed, and the personal growth that came from facing public criticism. He also opens up about his friendship with Chelsea and his infamous glow up post show! Plus, Jimmy dishes on his experience on Perfect Match, his relationship with Ally, what viewers didn't see, and where he stands today, bot
June 24 · 37 min
Inside America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders with Chandi Dayle
Chandi Dayle from America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders season 2 joins AD, your host and fellow former pro cheerleader, for an honest conversation about life after DCC, rediscovering her love of dance, and her unfiltered thoughts on season three! The two bond over their shared experiences in the cheer world as Chandi opens up about the challenges of being a Black woman in dance, the progress she's seen in representation within the DCC organization, and what viewers don't always see
June 17 · 47 min
Jimmy Sotos Thought Nick Lachey Was a Bombshell, Drops a Diss Track & Opens Up About his Post-Villa Depression
Jimmy Sotos joins AD on What’s the Reality? to talk about what really happened on Perfect Match. From not knowing who Nick Lachey was, to falling hard for Alison, to navigating the drama in the villa, Jimmy is sharing the stories viewers didn’t get to see. He opens up about his relationship with Alison, his mental health struggles after the show ended and why he may never get this lucky with a reality TV edit again. Oh…and he also drops a diss track live on the podcast and no one from his cast
June 10 · 1 hr 25 min
Sophie & Alison Reveal What REALLY Happened After Perfect Match!
Perfect Match and Love Is Blind UK’s Sophie is here! She sits down with AD to spill all the tea from the finale and reveal what really happened after the cameras stopped rolling with her and Dave. Sophie opens up about the reality TV backlash she's faced, the moments she wishes viewers had seen, and why she's choosing to stay out of the online drama. Plus, now that the Perfect Match finale has aired, Alison is finally able to share everything. In part two of her conversation with AD, she gives
June 3 · 40 min
From Perfect Match to Married: Marissa George Tells All
Marissa George is back on What’s The Reality, and a lot has changed since the last time. Our girl is married! 💍 Marissa joins AD to break down her whirlwind journey from Perfect Match to marriage and walks us through the timeline that led her to her happily ever after. Marissa also opens up about life after reality TV, why she doesn't pay attention to the outside noise surrounding the show, and what viewers didn't get to see in her relationship with DeMari. Plus, Marissa shares her unfiltere
May 28 · 50 min
Perfect Match’s Ally Lewber Tells Her Side of the Story
This week on What’s The Reality, Ally Lewber joins AD to spill behind-the-scenes tea from Perfect Match, react to that explosive finale, and share life updates post-show. 👀 The two talk about her time on Vanderpump Rules and even dive into astrology as Ally gives listeners a mini reading.
May 21 · 1 hr
Perfect Match's Alison and Nick: BTS Drama and Million Dollar Secrets
Today’s episode of What’s The Reality is absolutely packed with reality TV chaos, tea, and behind-the-scenes secrets from your favorite shows Perfect Match and Million Dollar Secret. First, Alison joins AD to break down episodes 1–7, her relationship with Jimmy Sotos, what REALLY went down in the villa, and the cast members she loved… and maybe didn’t love so much. Then, Nick stops by to talk all things Perfect Match and Million Dollar Secret, including what it’s actually like winning $1 milli
May 14 · 1 hr 12 min
Perfect Match Is BACK & It’s MESSY: Sandy & AD Share Their Season 4 Hot Takes
Perfect Match Season 4 is back and our girls have thoughts! Sandy returns to What’s the Reality to chat with her best friend AD, and who better to break down the first episodes of the new season of Perfect Match than two people who have actually lived it!? Together, AD and Sandy recap Episodes 1–5, sharing their unfiltered opinions on all the couples, drama, and unexpected twists from the season. Nothing is held back as they dive into the connections, the chaos, and everything in between. Tun
April 29 · 51 min
Temptation Island’s Sydney McGregor: Reunion Drama, Mikey & Xzavier, and What You Didn’t See
Temptation Island’s Sydney McGregor joins AD on this week’s episode of What’s The Reality to spill all the Reunion tea and share her side of the story. Sydney opens up about life after the Island and how she and Mikey ultimately found their way back to each other. She also gets real about her feelings toward production, revealing how she felt her and Mikey’s storyline felt heavily influenced. As the only Black woman on the cast, Sydney shares the added pressure she felt in how she presented he
April 22 · 57 min
Mark L. Walberg on Being Temptation Island’s Unofficial Therapist
Mark L. Walberg, Temptation Island’s host with the most, joins AD on this week’s episode of What’s The Reality, bringing stories, wisdom, and a whole lot of perspective from his years in reality TV. AD and Mark dive into Season 2 of Netflix's Temptation Island, with Mark spilling behind-the-scenes secrets and breaking down his honest take on the season and the couples. He shares his journey through the industry, how his role as host has evolved into such a pivotal part of the show, and how bot
April 15 · 1 hr 9 min
The Bachelorette's Charity & Dotun Talk Representation, Double Standards & The Future of The Bachelor Franchise
The Bachelorette’s Charity Lawson and Dotun Olubeko join AD on this week’s episode of What’s The Reality for a raw and powerful conversation. The two share an update on life after the show from wedding plans to navigating a relationship under public scrutiny. Charity reflects on the pressure of being the second Black Bachelorette and what it meant to represent Black women on such a massive platform, while both she and Dotun speak candidly about the lack of support and visibility they’ve receiv
April 8 · 54 min
Summer House Scandal and Bachelorette & Mormon Wives Chaos w/ Justin Sylvester
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, h
April 1 · 57 min
Love Is Blind’s Vic & Christine Spill on Marriage, Malibu & That Messy Reunion
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!
March 25 · 1 hr 7 min
Love Is Blind’s Jess & Haramol: Two Hot Doctors and One Unexpected Love Story
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
March 18 · 1 hr 10 min
Love Is Blind’s Bri & Connor: Inside Their Relationship, Online Backlash & Reunion Drama
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 t
March 12 · 36 min
Love Is Blind’s Jordan Opens Up About His Shocking Split from Amber
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 whirlw

What's the Reality?

The Ultimatum's Ashley & Killian: Two Sides, One Messy Breakup

Special Bonus Episode: The Ultimatum's Jessica Grace Sits Down with AD Fresh Off the Reunion

The Ultimatum's Hayley Tells All: What Happened After the Show & Blake's Arrest

We've Lived It: Zaina & Aria React to the New Season of The Ultimatum

From Love Is Blind to Perfect Match: Jimmy Presnell Sets the Record Straight!

Inside America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders with Chandi Dayle

Jimmy Sotos Thought Nick Lachey Was a Bombshell, Drops a Diss Track & Opens Up About his Post-Villa Depression

Sophie & Alison Reveal What REALLY Happened After Perfect Match!

From Perfect Match to Married: Marissa George Tells All

Perfect Match’s Ally Lewber Tells Her Side of the Story

Perfect Match's Alison and Nick: BTS Drama and Million Dollar Secrets

Perfect Match Is BACK & It’s MESSY: Sandy & AD Share Their Season 4 Hot Takes

Temptation Island’s Sydney McGregor: Reunion Drama, Mikey & Xzavier, and What You Didn’t See

Mark L. Walberg on Being Temptation Island’s Unofficial Therapist

The Bachelorette's Charity & Dotun Talk Representation, Double Standards & The Future of The Bachelor Franchise

Summer House Scandal and Bachelorette & Mormon Wives Chaos w/ Justin Sylvester

Love Is Blind’s Vic & Christine Spill on Marriage, Malibu & That Messy Reunion

Love Is Blind’s Jess & Haramol: Two Hot Doctors and One Unexpected Love Story

Love Is Blind’s Bri & Connor: Inside Their Relationship, Online Backlash & Reunion Drama

Love Is Blind’s Jordan Opens Up About His Shocking Split from Amber