Netflix truly blessed us with this show. 😭
Netflix truly did something when it introduced the Too Hot to Handle franchise way back in April 2020. For those of you who need a refresher, the competition series follows a group of gorgeous singles who describe themselves as having trouble forming meaningful relationships and provides them with the opportunity to take a different approach to dating...by offering them $100,000 prize so long as they restrict themselves from pretty much all sexual contact, including kissing (ya know, so they can get to know each other without knowing each other). The more the group breaks the rules, the more the prize money gets reduced. Yes, it's bonkers, and yes, it's led to a *ton* of house chaos lol.
Amid the strict house rules, a buncha reality show romances have actually formed among competitors of the past five seasons, with many going the distance IRL even once their journey in the villa wraps. But exactly how many are currently still together, you ask? Welp, that's where we come in. Ahead, every single Too Hot to Handle couple that's still thriving. Let's get into it!
1
Francesca Farago and Harry Jowsey
Season: 1
Relationship Status: Broken Up
Once filming for their initial season wrapped, the couple stayed together for around eight months until they ultimately split. They later reconciled and even got engaged with a Ring Pop in May 2020. Theeeeen, in June of that year, it was announced that the duo had broken up again, with the two briefly being linked in May 2021 and then ending things for good soon after.
2
Rhonda Paul and Sharron Townsend
Season: 1
Relationship Status: Broken Up
These two made things ~relationship official~ while on the island, but ultimately ended things once they got off it. That! Said!!! Rhonda and Sharron still remain friends, which we're obsessed with. ❤️
3
Lydia Clyma and David Birtwistle
Season: 1
Relationship Status: Broken Up
David and Lydia’s time together didn't last long since Lydia entered the season towards the end of the retreat, and by April 2020, David confirmed they were no longer in a relationship. “Lydia and I have got such a beautiful relationship,” he said at the time. “She holds a special place in my heart.”
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4
Nicole O'Brien and Bryce Hirschberg
Season: 1
Relationship Status: Broken Up
These two actually connected after the show wrapped filming, meaning they officially began dating in the ~real world~. However, the physical distance between them simply became too much to maintain, and they ultimately called it quits.
5
Emily Miller and Cam Holmes
Season: 2
Relationship Status: Still Together!
Emily and Cam hit things off almost instantly and developed a relationship throughout their time on season 2 of Too Hot to Handle. In the time since filming wrapped, they've faced a number of hardships (and have even briefly broken up), but the couple is currently together in 2024!
In fact, they celebrated the birth of their first bb in June—a truly bittersweet feat since two years prior, Emily announced she'd been hospitalized with an ectopic pregnancy, where doctors removed her fallopian tube.
Truly love that these two have come out on the other side!
6
Melinda Melrose and Marvin Anthony
Season: 2
Relationship Status: Broken Up
The season 2 couple confirmed during the July 2021 reunion that they'd broken up after a heated fight led to them canceling a trip to Mexico together.
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7
Carly Lawrence and Joey Joy
Season: 2
Relationship Status: Broken Up
Carly and Joey connected quickly in the villa but didn't choose to pursue a relationship until their season ended. While they didn't outright announce the beginning of their romance, fans were quick to clock them visiting each other and appearing on socials together, which added fuel to the rumor mill. However, by the fall of 2021, Carly seemingly broke things off after alleging that Joey cheated on her and almost immediately moved on after getting dumped by her. Yiiiikes.
8
Christina Carmela and Robert Van Tromp
Season: 2
Relationship Status: Broken Up
Christina and Robert established their connection early on during Too Hot To Handle season 2, and even wound up dating IRL once their time on the island wrapped. However, a few short months after the release of their season, the two called it quits.
9
Holly Scarfone and Nathan Soan Mngomezulu
Season: 3
Relationship Status: Broken Up
During the Too Hot to Handle season 3 reunion, Holly and Nathan announced they were no longer together and made it seem as though their split was due to the pandemic and living on totally different continents, which fair!
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10
Beaux Raymond and Harry Johnson
Season: 3
Relationship Status: Broken Up
Despite being the literal winners of the season 3 prize money, the duo couldn’t maintain their 'ship once they left the island and revealed they'd split at their reunion. *Le sigh*
11
Izzy Fairthorne and Jackson Mawhinney
Season: 3
Relationship Status: Broken Up
Izzy hadn't had a ton of luck on her journey until Jackson swooped in with a late entry and won her over. Despite having made a connection, however, things didn't last long and the two revealed that in the time between the series wrapped and the reunion filmed, they'd broken up.
12
Brianna Giscombe and Obi Nnadi
Season: 3
Relationship Status: Broken Up
Brianna and Obi formed a bond early on in their season, but as is the case with a buncha other alums from the show, they didn't last long due to the massive distance between them.
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13
Kayla Richart and Seb Melrose
Season: 4
Relationship Status: Still Together!
Kayla and Seb were quick to make a connection during Too Hot To Handle season 4. And unlike...well, pretty much every other couple, these two fell in love all the while managing to adhere to Lana's rules. And, yes, they totally stuck it out together through the end, even becoming their season's runner-ups.
Cue: fans being truly shocked when, during their reunion, the duo revealed that they'd decided to split due to the distance between them. However, the breakup luckily didn't last long because they eventually got back together and are still going strong in 2024!
14
Jawahir Khalifa and Nick Kici
Season: 4
Relationship Status: Broken Up
After winning all the prize money in season 4, Jawahir and Nick returned to London where they legit even moved in together! However, their 'ship seems to have lasted right up until their series premiere, since after just a few months, Jawahir decided to end their relationship.
15
Brittan Byrd and James Pendergrass
Season: 4
Relationship Status: Broken Up
Though they had a rocky start during their time on the island, Brittan and James overcame their trust issues and ended season 5 as a couple. Then at their reunion, they made the bombshell revelation that they'd broken up, gotten back together, and subsequently made the decision to move to Los Angeles to be closer to one another. Sadly, though, in the end, they parted ways.
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16
Elys Hutchinson and Alex Snell
Season: 5
Relationship Status: Broken Up
The season 5 winners *did* stay together for six months after the show wrapped filming, however, the two have since parted ways.
17
Christine Obanor and Louis Russell
Season: 5
Relationship Status: Broken Up
Unfortunately, the couple broke up shortly after season 5 aired, and afterward, Christine shared a sweet Instagram tribute dedicated to her time with Louis.
