I enjoy reality TV as much as the next guy. I watch Survivor and Below Deck, and used to really get into Big Brother, American Idol and The Voice in their first few seasons. I don't however, like reality shows based in love and romance. Although I'll dip into almost any show for an episode or two if there's a hot guy, or nude model being painted, but romance and reality just don't go together for me,
Like so many of you however, I have noticed all the social media posts about the guys on season eight of Love Island. I've watched a few episodes of Love Island before, but this 5 or 6 episodes a week stuff is just too much for me. Who can commit to so many episodes, especially with so much of it just flashback and filler. Still, although I'm not jumping on the bandwagon, I did have to take a 'hesitant hop' and checked out the first episode last night.
All the guys on the first episode were hot, with Sean being my initial favorite. Most of the fuss is about Zach and Bryce, and if either or both are gay. I didn't really see any signs last night, although most guys on reality ping my gaydar at one point or another. It was only the first episode however, so I know most of what people are seeing occurred in subsequent shows.
I did recognize Bryce however, from some images I had saved previously. I've been following his modeling career for awhile and had been planning a post prior to this season's Love Island beginning. From the little I saw, his comfort around other men, both gay and straight, may in part stem from his modeling career.
Men in the modeling industry can't be shy, around either women or other men. There's little time for shyness when a quick change is required and Bryce has also worked with Calvin Klein, and been a part of underwear campaigns. When modeling underwear, your junk is in focus and is heavily securitized by many sets of eyes before an image is approved for release.
As far as Zach goes, who knows, given he loves comics, and works in the health care profession, he could be gay, but the bromance might just be for the cameras, with the audience being punked. Time will tell, I may try another episode on the weekend, but until we have some confirmation, I saw the producers are doing a great job of selling a story for ratings. Certainly led me to check it out.
Don't let the door hit ya...
Wow the media really overplayed it's hand with Spencer Pratt. There was no way he was going to become LA's mayor, yet if saw any right wing driven 'news', you'd would have thought it likely. One Republican reality half-wit in office was more than enough.
Truth or Dare...
I started watching this season's Summer House in February and quickly developed a crush on new houseguest, model Ben Waddell. ( posted about Ben's first butt baring just after it aired. (HERE:) I quickly got a little bored and stopped watching after a few episodes. The show seems to be a bit like Groundhog Day, with the same people doing the same things weekend after weekend. There's always a party, a fight, then a night out of drinking.
Some of the cast members have also been on for far too long, (for me especially Carl and Lindsay) that they just seem to be coasting for their pay checks and sponsored posts. They're they, but not really do anything or adding anything new. I started tuning back in again last week after all the new of Amanda and West being a couple.
I was never really a fan of Amanda, she always seemed to dim Kyle's energy and light. Now, Kyle is in his forty's, so it may be time to cut down on all the partying, but she's been on him about it for over a decade. It's beyond repetitive and boring, and he's obviously not going to change until he's ready. I am a huge fan of Ciara, and admit I was initially caught up in her with West. But.. fool me once. It was clear from the start of the season that West had not changed, wanting Ciara, but still not able to be who she needed and deserved. I don't see longevity in his relationship with Amanda, she likes attention, but then is quickly bored.
In returning to the show after a a couple of months off, Ben was starting to show up. He and his Australian accent are still incredibly hot, but he's also been showing other pieces of his personality It's hard to hide on a reality show, and some of Ben's not so sexy sides have shown themselves. His lashing out at Bailey was out of line, especially given his obvious attraction to Amanda. He and Amanda are the ones who first brought up their wedding skinny dip, and his harsh words to Bailey were a wee bit of me thinks he protests too much.
Still, I did enjoy Ben's buck naked dive into the pool during a game of truth or dare. It was especially nice that it was Bailey who dared him to strip down and jump into the pool. She may not have gotten the best of him during their argument, but she certainly got payback, as did we who wanted to see more of Ben's beautiful butt.
Anyone remember when three of the Gigolos went for Manzilians? The waxing, (pubic area, sac and crack) proved easier for some than others. Check out images and the video on the NEXT PAGE HERE:
