What's the Reality?

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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AD and Ollie are back on What’s The Reality, and for the first time as Mr. and Mrs. Sutherland! The newlyweds open up about how grounded and connected they feel in this new chapter as a married couple, and share what it’s been like preparing for parenthood.

Ollie also addresses the rumors and speculation surrounding him and their relationship, reflects on Perfect Match and owning his mistakes, and talks candidly about navigating online negativity while staying focused on growth.

Together, AD and Ollie look back on their journey...the highs, the bumps, and everything in between. It’s heartfelt, honest, and an episode you won’t want to miss.

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Love Is Blind’s KB returns to What’s The Reality to clear the air and open up about everything she didn’t get to share during her last conversation with AD.

KB reflects on what it was like watching herself back this season and gets real about the pressure of not wanting to be portrayed as the “angry Black woman,” while navigating a relationship with a partner who often acted differently off camera.

For the first time, KB opens up about her and Edmond’s real arguments, what led to her saying no at the altar, and how that moment became one of self-love...choosing herself instead of trying to fix someone else. 

Plus, KB sets the record straight on a few things on behalf of Edmond and shares where life has taken her since filming wrapped.

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Love Is Blind’s Ali and Madison join the podcast for some honest girl chat about their journeys on Season 9! The two open up about unseen moments and surprise connections from the pods that viewers never got to see.

Madison gets vulnerable about living with her eye condition and what it was like opening up about something so personal in the pods and reflects about her time with Joe. Meanwhile, Ali shares what really went down on her wedding day with Anton and how she feels looking back on it now.

Plus, Ali and Madison share their unfiltered thoughts on the reunion, the biggest surprises from watching it all back, and what life looks like for them today.

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Love Is Blind’s Sparkle Megan joins AD fresh off the Reunion this week with some major life updates! Megan opens up for the first time post reunion about becoming a mom and shares all about her new partner, Paul. She and AD dive into where things stand with Jordan today and reflect on what led up to their breakup. Plus, Megan finally reveals the story behind her “Sparkle” nickname and what it means to her now. Then, just in time for Halloween, Freddie returns with one of his famous ghost stories and trust us, this one will give you chills.

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Love Is Blind’s Monica Davis joins AD this week for a heartfelt and honest conversation. Monica opens up about life after the show, sharing updates on her IVF journey, the challenges she’s faced along the way, and how she continues to stay strong through it all. She also gives an update on her relationship and life today, reflects on her time during Season 7, and shares where things stand with Stephen now. Plus, AD and Monica deep dive into Love Is Blind Season 9, and the ladies don't hold back, giving their real, unfiltered thoughts on the new cast, the connections, and all the drama.

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