Podcast

What's the Reality?

Relationships, Society & Culture

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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#25
Episodes
93
Releases
Twice a week
Typical length
51 min
On air since
2025
Latest episode
1 day ago

Episodes

93 episodes, newest first

  1. Love is Blind Season 11: Episodes 9-11 Recap with Chelsea!

    Episode 92

    Show notes

    Love Is Blind Season 6's Chelsea Blackwell has reunited with AD to break down all the drama from Season 11, and she is NOT holding back!

    For the first time since her own season, Chelsea is watching Love Is Blind from start to finish, and it's bringing back ALL the emotions! She gets candid about reliving her own experience while sharing her unfiltered thoughts on the Boston cast.

    From Rob putting Michaella in an uncomfortable position with his breakdown to Aneha and Cam's tense conversations and Wilson's failure to understand Wilnie's expectations, Chelsea and AD have a LOT to unpack!

    Plus, Chelsea weighs in on Blake's friends grilling Erika, why she's still rooting for them, and what this season's couples could have done differently in the pods.

    And with the weddings approaching, AD and Chelsea make a BOLD prediction: Will ANYONE actually say yes at the altar?! 👀💍

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    35 min
  2. Love Is Blind Season 11’s Jax & Stew: The Pods, THAT Reveal & Unfinished Business?

    Episode 91

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    Love Is Blind Season 11’s Jax and Stew are joining AD to share BOTH sides of their story, and there’s a lot more to their connection than what viewers saw on screen!

    Stew opens up about the public’s perception of him, the meaningful pod conversations that never aired, and why he was completely blindsided when Jax decided not to go to Mexico.

    Jax sets the record straight on rumors about her intentions for joining the show, reveals why she panicked after the reveal, and clears up a few things about why she decided to leave and what happened after.

    Plus, where do things stand between Jax and Stew TODAY? 👀

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    1 hr 10 min
  3. Love is Blind Season 11: Episodes 6-8 Recap with Keya and Jess!

    Episode 90

    Show notes

    It's a Love Is Blind girls' chat! 💕 Season 10's Keya and Jess are joining AD to break down ALL the drama from Love Is Blind Boston!

    The ladies are holding NOTHING back as they dive into episodes 6–8, sharing their unfiltered opinions on the couples, the biggest red flags, and the moments that had them screaming at their screens!

    Plus, they're making their predictions on which couples will make it down the aisle, who should call it quits, and whether love really is blind this season!

    Nothing is off-limits when these three get together, so grab your wine and get ready for some HOT takes! 🍷🔥

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    1 hr 1 min
  4. Love Is Blind’s Malaine Reveals Why the Pods Were Not For Her!

    Episode 89

    Show notes

    Love Is Blind Season 11’s Malaine joins AD to set the record straight on her experience in the pods, her love triangles, and why she ultimately walked away from the experiment!

    She opens up about her connections with Cam and Wilson, why neither was her first choice, and the surprising connection that almost made her leave the experiment even earlier!

    Plus, Malaine shares why she left without saying goodbye to Wilson, where things stand with the guys today, and why she now realizes Love Is Blind might not be for her. She also opens up about her journey as a breast cancer survivor and why advocacy is so important to her. ❤️

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    45 min
  5. Love is Blind Season 11: Episodes 1-5 Recap with Joe and Jordan!

    Episode 88

    Show notes

    Love Is Blind Season 9's Joe and Jordan are here on What’s The Reality to catch up with AD and share their unfiltered thoughts on the new season!

    First, the guys give us an update on life after the pods and talk about their bromance that developed after their season. Then, they dive into all the Season 11 drama, and let’s just say they have opinions!

    From Sarah’s hot mic moment and Benita’s fiery personality to the awkward reveal between Jax and Stew, Joe and Jordan aren't holding back! Plus, they weigh in on which couples they think will actually make it to the altar.

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    36 min
  6. The Pods Are OPEN AGAIN! AD Reacts to the Love Is Blind Season 11 Cast + Favorite LIB Moments!

    Episode 87

    Show notes

    The pods are officially OPEN! ❤️ We’re kicking off Love Is Blind Season 11 here at What’s The Reality, and AD is ready to dive in!

    AD goes through the new Season 11 cast photos and taglines, sharing her semi-unfiltered first impressions along the way. Plus, we’re taking a trip down Love Is Blind memory lane and revisiting some of our all time favorite moments from the pod to get you hyped for a brand new season!

    New cast, new love stories, and hopefully plenty of drama. Let the pods open! 💍

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    36 min
  7. The Traitors: New Blood Secrets with Kim and Madeline!

    Episode 86

    Show notes

    The Traitors: New Blood Secrets with Kim and Madeline!

    Being the first ones banished or murdered from the Traitors Castle is every player's worst nightmare and special guests Kim & Madeline are here to spill what it really feels like to leave first on The Traitors: New Blood!

    AD sits down with Kim and Madeline to digest their raw feelings about being early targets, their experience in the castle and some BTS secrets that never made it to air. Plus, the two discuss their predictions for the rest of the season.

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    34 min
  8. From the WTR Vault: The Call Came from the Inside with Love is Blind's Marissa & Alex

    Episode 85

    Show notes

    Thank you to our show sponsors Old Navy and @amika

    Hope you enjoy this throwback episode! In honor of Love is Blind Season 11 coming out next month, enjoy one of our first Love is Blind episodes ever released! Originally aired 03/05/25

    Marissa and Alex from Love is Blind Season 7 join AD to spill behind-the-scenes secrets from their season, give their unfiltered takes on Love Is Blind Season 8, and reveal what really went down when the cameras weren't rolling. But beyond the LIB drama, the women dive deep into their shared experience of being Black women on reality TV—the challenges, the stereotypes, and the unspoken pressures they’ve faced. From love to identity to the impact of public perception, this is a raw and powerful discussion you don't want to miss.

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    1 hr 4 min
  9. AD Answers YOUR Questions! Motherhood, Misconceptions & What's Next

    Episode 84

    Show notes

    Welcome to the very first installment of Ask AD on What's The Reality! You asked, and AD is delivering, opening up like never before in a candid, unfiltered Q&A session focused on motherhood, clearing up public misconceptions, and learning how to protect her peace while living in the spotlight.

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    26 min
  10. MAFS Men Tell All: Nick on His Traumatic Marriage & Shawn on Regrets and Growth

    Episode 83

    Show notes

    Two interviews, one big episode! The men of Married at First Sight Season 20 are here.

    First up, Nick talks with AD and opens up about his experience with reality TV and what made Married at First Sight different from anything he had done before. He gets candid about his marriage to Courteney, how the experience impacted him after filming wrapped, and his reaction to the reunion.

    Then, Shawn is in the hot seat! He answers for some of the things he said and did during the season, clears up some of the biggest questions surrounding his marriage, and gets honest about the regrets he has looking back. Plus, he shares what he learned from the experience and how it has changed him since leaving the show.

    It’s the MAFS men like you’ve never heard them before.

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    1 hr 27 min
  11. Married At First Sight’s BelléJolie: Mecca's Disrespect, Almost Saying No & Getting Back to Bellé

    Episode 82

    Show notes

    Married At First Sight’s BelléJolie sits down with AD on What's The Reality to set the record straight on her marriage to Mecca, opening up about the disrespect, the moments she lost her voice, and what it took to get back to Bellé! ✨

    BelléJolie reveals the truth behind her altar reaction, breaks down why she refused to kiss Mecca at the wedding, and explains why she believes his comments about her attractiveness were purely calculated acts of retaliation for feeling rejected. Plus, what happened after decision day and her thoughts on that explosive reunion. BelléJolie is ready to talk about it all.

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    1 hr 11 min
  12. Married At First Sight: Marissa & Caitlin Expose the Truth After That Shocking Reunion!

    Episode 81

    Show notes

    Married At First Sight’s Marissa and Caitlin are sitting down post-reunion to set the record straight, clear the air, and back up the truth with real receipts! 🧾💥

    From missing honeymoon context to post-show drama, the ladies spill on everything the cameras missed, including that SHOCKING reunion.

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    1 hr 5 min
  13. INTRODUCING A NEW PODCAST FROM &Love Media: LOVE IN SESSION 🤍

    Episode 80

    Show notes

    Meet Love in Session, a new weekly podcast from Married at First Sight Experts Paul C. Brunson and Dr. Lisa Paz.

    You know those questions you have about everyone else’s relationships that somehow make you think about your own? That’s where Love in Session begins.

    Each week, Dr. Lisa and Paul unpack the conversations we’re all having—or avoiding—about love, dating, intimacy, friendship, family, communication, boundaries, identity, and everything in between. With candid conversations, expert insight, public figures, and real stories from listeners, they’re asking the questions that help us better understand ourselves and the people we love.

    Listen to Love in Session now wherever you get your podcasts, and watch on YouTube.

    The best relationships start with even better questions. Have a relationship question you want Paul and Lisa to answer? Want to join the show anonymously and get expert advice on your own relationship dilemma? Submit your question HERE!

    Produced by And Love Media in association with SOAR Productions.

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    1 min
  14. From the WTR Vault: Pastor Cal’s Shocking Exit From Married at First Sight

    Episode 79

    Show notes

    Hope you enjoy this throwback episode! Originally aired 01/07/26

    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.

    Plus, Pastor Cal reflects on some of his favorite moments and couples from the show, who he wishes he could rematch, and makes a big announcement about stepping away from Married at First Sight and what’s next in his journey.

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    39 min
  15. "It’s The Year Of Messy" — The Circle's Courtney Revolution Spills Reality TV & Pop Culture Tea

    Episode 78

    Show notes

    On this episode of What’s The Reality, AD sits down with The Circle fan favorite and pop culture commentator Courtney Revolution! From his breakout experience on Netflix's The Circle to transitioning into one of the internet's most trusted commentary voices, Courtney breaks down what it really takes to navigate reality fame and social media stardom.

    The two dive headfirst into the biggest headline drops, from the latest messy celebrity breakups and pop culture drama, including the fallout surrounding Jax Taylor and Lori Krebs, Ariana Grande's ongoing headlines and to why 2026 is officially declared "the year of messy."

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    51 min
  16. Sister Chat: AD & Tesh Break Down Married at First Sight Season 20

    Episode 77

    Show notes

    This week’s What’s The Reality is a special one because AD’s sister and best friend, Tesh, is in the studio! As WTR’s resident Married at First Sight expert, Tesh is here to break down Episodes 1–12 of the new season on Peacock with AD and give her unfiltered thoughts on the couples, the new experts, and all the drama.

    Plus, the sisters get personal, talking about their relationship, Tesh’s thoughts on AD becoming a mom and meeting her niece for the first time, and what it was like being a bridesmaid at AD’s Love Is Blind wedding. It’s a little MAFS, a little sister chat, and a whole lot of fun!

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    59 min
  17. Love Is Blind UK’s Katisha Spills on After the Altar Drama

    Episode 76

    Show notes

    On this week's episode of What's The Reality, AD sits down with Katisha from Love Is Blind: UK Season 2 and Love Is Blind: After the Altar to get all the tea from across the pond.

    Katisha opens up about how the experience changed the way she stands up for herself, why she's become more guarded when it comes to dating, and the challenges of navigating life and relationships after reality TV.

    The two also dive into everything that happened after the cameras stopped rolling, from her relationship with Javen and Demola and the moments viewers didn't see from Season 2 to the drama that unfolded during After the Altar. Katisha doesn't hold back as she shares her side of the story and reflects on the lessons she's taken from the experience.

    From behind-the-scenes revelations to powerful conversations about self-worth, healing, and moving forward, this is one episode you won't want to miss.

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    35 min
  18. The Ultimatum's Ashley & Killian: Two Sides, One Messy Breakup

    Episode 75

    Show notes

    On today's episode of What's The Reality, AD is giving both Ashley and Killian the chance to tell their side of one of The Ultimatum's most talked about breakups. In this special He Said, She Said episode, they each reflect on their time on the show, what viewers didn't see, the fallout after filming ended, and where things stand now. Two interviews. Two perspectives. One very messy breakup.

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    1 hr 20 min
  19. Special Bonus Episode: The Ultimatum's Jessica Grace Sits Down with AD Fresh Off the Reunion

    Episode 74

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    In this special BONUS EPISODE of What's The Reality, AD sits down with her close friend and The Ultimatum cast member Jessica Grace fresh off the reunion.

    Jessica opens up about her experience on the show, her proposal to Edris, and what really happened with their relationship after the cameras stopped rolling. She also reflects on their breakup and shares her thoughts on the reunion.

    If you've been following The Ultimatum drama, you won't want to miss this exclusive post reunion conversation.

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    22 min
  20. The Ultimatum's Hayley Tells All: What Happened After the Show & Blake's Arrest

    Episode 73

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    The Ultimatum has been making headlines, and now Hayley is sharing her side of the story.

    Spoiler Alert: If you haven’t finished The Ultimatum finale and reunion yet, save this episode and come back once you’re caught up!

    On this week's episode of What's The Reality, Hayley sits down with AD to open up about her experience on the show, the reunion, and the behind-the-scenes moments viewers never saw.

    She breaks down how she and Blake ended up on The Ultimatum, what really happened during the experiment, those shocking group chat messages, and the drama that continued after filming wrapped.

    Hayley also shares her side of the breakup, the events that led to their final altercation, and what happened the night Blake was arrested.

    Hayley is setting the record straight on everything viewers have been talking about.

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    1 hr 13 min

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