What would Jesse Solomon do (if you were a hot model in his proximity)? Evidence from the lanky “Summer House” star, during his sophomore season on the show, suggests that he would shower you with flattery and over-the-top declarations of romantic feelings, press forward with a committed relationship, get his toe sucked during a 37-minute off-camera hang with two women, and all the while vent to your shared friend group about all the “red flags” you’ve displayed. And if you have a problem with any of it? Well, he was only joking. Baddies beware, because this was the fate of Lexi Wood, the latest ingenue on season 9 of the Bravo show.

We have watched model and Instagram star Lexi’s arrival — and the couple’s PDA-heavy, turbulent insta-relationship — at first with exhausted irritation, then undiluted annoyance, and ultimately fascination. Lexi’s baby-voiced flirtation and eagerness to jump into things with Jesse before she had solidified social connections with the rest of the house didn’t endear her to the audience. And Jesse, after a low-key first season, seemed transparently determined to make his mark with a splashy relationship. It all came off as a little too calculated and, simultaneously, a little too foolish, to get invested in. But the wreckage left by their short-lived relationship has, against our will, riveted us. We are ready to rubberneck at the flaming trail of destruction. Among the casualties: Ciara’s chill summer, Lexi’s friendships with the other summer house guests, and Jesse’s nice-guy halo.

In this episode, we discuss everything that unsettled us about Jesse’s courtship of Lexi and how he has handled the fallout of their relationship, as well as how Lexi approached her first season and her fling with Jesse. We also dig into Ciara’s reluctant role in the Jesse-Lexi drama (please leave this woman in peace!!). Plus, we discuss breast milk flavor profiles and Paige’s sparse revelations about the Craig breakup at the end of the finale. Hope you enjoy! xo

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