Podcast
What's the Reality?
Hosted by And Love Media · EN
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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Jimmy Sotos Thought Nick Lachey Was a Bombshell, Drops a Diss Track & Opens Up About his Post-Villa Depression
5d ago00:47:53Summary readyJimmy 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 is safe! Follow What's The Reality on Socials! Instagram: @whatstherealitypod TikTok: @whatstherealitypod Follow AD: @amberdesiree Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
SummarySophie & Alison Reveal What REALLY Happened After Perfect Match!
2w ago01:25:37Summary readyPerfect 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 an update on where things stand with Jimmy today, shares her thoughts on the finale drama, and reveals the surprising confrontations that happened after filming wrapped. Follow What's The Reality on Socials! Instagram: @whatstherealitypod TikTok: @whatstherealitypod Follow AD: @amberdesiree Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
SummaryFrom Perfect Match to Married: Marissa George Tells All
3w ago00:40:09Summary readyMarissa 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 unfiltered thoughts on that wild Perfect Match finale. Follow What's The Reality on Socials! Instagram: @whatstherealitypod TikTok: @whatstherealitypod Follow AD: @amberdesiree Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
SummaryPerfect Match’s Ally Lewber Tells Her Side of the Story
4w ago00:50:18Summary readyThis 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
SummaryPerfect Match's Alison and Nick: BTS Drama and Million Dollar Secrets
May 2101:00:45Summary readyToday’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 million, navigating going from a reality competition show to a dating show back to back, and what happened after the cameras stopped rolling. Follow What's The Reality on Socials! Instagram: @whatstherealitypod TikTok: @whatstherealitypod Follow AD: @amberdesiree Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
SummaryPerfect Match Is BACK & It’s MESSY: Sandy & AD Share Their Season 4 Hot Takes
May 1401:12:37Summary readyPerfect 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. Tune in for an honest, funny, and unfiltered breakdown from two best friends who aren’t afraid to tell it like it is. Follow What's The Reality on Socials! Instagram: @whatstherealitypod TikTok: @whatstherealitypod Follow AD: @amberdesiree Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
SummaryTemptation Island’s Sydney McGregor: Reunion Drama, Mikey & Xzavier, and What You Didn’t See
Apr 2900:51:47Summary readyTemptation 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 herself, and how that impacted her journey. She also gives an update on her relationship with Xzavier and where things stand today 👀 Follow What's The Reality on Socials! Instagram: @whatstherealitypod TikTok: @whatstherealitypod Follow AD: @amberdesiree Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
SummaryMark L. Walberg on Being Temptation Island’s Unofficial Therapist
Apr 2200:57:40Summary readyMark 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 both Temptation Island and reality TV as a whole have changed over the years. Mark and AD also dive into generational differences in dating, love, and sexuality, with Mark reflecting on how much he’s learned from younger generations and how he approaches giving advice without judgment. Plus, Mark drops some of his wisdom while answering some of YOUR RELATIONSHIP QUESTIONS! You don't want to miss this one. Follow What's The Reality on Socials! Instagram: @whatstherealitypod TikTok: @whatstherealitypod Follow AD: @amberdesiree Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
SummaryThe Bachelorette's Charity & Dotun Talk Representation, Double Standards & The Future of The Bachelor Franchise
Apr 1501:09:02Summary readyThe 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 received compared to other couples. Despite making history, they haven’t always been given the same recognition and they don’t shy away from addressing the biases that still exist within the franchise and its audience. They also weigh in on the Taylor Frankie Paul headlines and the current chaos surrounding the Bachelor franchise, asking the bigger question: where does the franchise go from here? This is an honest, unfiltered, and important conversation you don’t want to miss. Follow What's The Reality on Socials! Instagram: @whatstherealitypod TikTok: @whatstherealitypod Follow AD: @amberdesiree Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
SummarySummer House Scandal and Bachelorette & Mormon Wives Chaos w/ Justin Sylvester
Apr 800:54:47Summary readyJustin 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. Follow What's The Reality on Socials! Instagram: @whatstherealitypod TikTok: @whatstherealitypod Follow 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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