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! 💫

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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. 

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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. 

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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.

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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.

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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.

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