What's the Reality?
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!
Episodes
To get you ready for Season 9 of Love Is Blind, AD is sharing her favorite moments from the podcast on this week's episode! With so many unforgettable guests from the franchise, narrowing it down wasn’t easy but these picks are packed with laughs, tea, and a few tears. Plus, AD gives listeners a personal update you won’t want to miss.
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This week on What’s The Reality, Sarover from Love Is Blind UK is back with AD for an honest chat about love, heartbreak, and finding her confidence again. She opens up about the red flags she missed with Kal, why she felt like “an experiment within the experiment,” and how her family and community helped her heal. Sarover also reflects on the reunion, where things stand with Kal today, and what’s next for her. Plus, she and AD giv...
On this episode of The Nikki & Brie Show, the twins get real about what it means to become “that girl” and how it evolves with every decade. From hustle culture in their 20s to embracing confidence, boundaries, and self-worth in their 40s, Nikki and Brie reflect on redefining success, glow-ups, and stepping into your power—at any age. It’s inspiring, relatable, and full of that signature twin energy. Listen to this full episode and...
They’re baackkkk! Sandy and Rachel join AD for a girl talk episode overflowing with tea, laughs, and major reveals. From love and life updates to unpacking all the Perfect Match aftermath, nothing is off limits. The girls also share their hot takes on the Love Island reunion, and react to some of the craziest dating stories sent in by listeners. It’s unfiltered girl talk, juicy confessions, and the ultimate reality check you didn’t...
AD is joined by the ladies of Love Is Blind UK Season 2, Sarover, Ashleigh, Bardha, and Katisha, to break down all the drama and the season’s shocking ending. Meg and Kieran, the only surviving couple, also drop in to share their journey through the experiment and what life looks like now as newlyweds. And later, AD sits down with her girl Juliette Porter from Perfect Match and Siesta Key for a fun, unfiltered conversation about re...
On this episode of What’s The Reality, AD is joined by Love Is Blind UK S1 and Perfect Match star Freddie Powell. Freddie opens up about his journey through reality TV, from what Love Is Blind taught him about relationships to why Perfect Match reminded him not to take life too seriously. He shares his honest thoughts on Madison, how their relationship played out after the show, and what it’s really like navigating dating when peop...
Sandy is back on What’s The Reality with AD, and now that all episodes of Perfect Match have dropped, nothing is off limits. From navigating her connection with Louis and the aftermath, to sharing how she and AD became fast friends, to spilling BTS drama fans never saw, Sandy is setting the record straight. She opens up about questioning intentions, the pressures of reality TV, and surprise, Sandy’s mom even makes a guest appearanc...
This week on What’s The Reality, AD sits down with Perfect Match and Bachelor Nation icon Rachel Recchia and trust us, she is NOT holding back. Rachel dishes on swapping roses for Netflix drama, the infamous kissing challenge, and the truth about her and Clayton. Grab your popcorn because this one’s spilling over with tea.
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Nick Lachey joins AD to talk all things Love Is Blind, The Ultimatum, and of course the new season of Perfect Match! Plus, Nick opens up about what he has learned about love and marriage along the way. He opens up about the three pillars of his relationship with Vanessa, why Love Is Blind resonates so deeply, and how the shows continue to challenge and inspire them as a couple.
They get into funny BTS moments (The Kissing Challenge,...
Love Is Blind’s Alexa and Brennon join AD to talk parenthood, marriage, and the real-life changes that come with both. The Season 3 couple opens up about their emotional fertility journey and how becoming parents has impacted their relationship in unexpected ways. They also get candid about public scrutiny, common misconceptions about them as a couple, and share their thoughts on Matt and Colleen’s divorce.
Honest, emotional, and fu...
Love Is Blind’s Brett and Tiffany Brown join AD on this week's episode for a heartwarming, hilarious, and unfiltered chat you don’t want to miss.
Tune in for all the vibes, from life updates (yes, Brett’s new hair gets its moment) to why they believe their Love Is Blind season was actually successful. The couple reflects on Tiffany’s infamous nap in the pods, shares thoughtful advice for future LIB pairs, and opens up about the big...
Love Is Blind’s Taylor Krause joins AD to talk about her marriage to Garrett, life after the pods, and the pressure of living a relationship in the spotlight. From funny behind-the-scenes stories to the emotional work of building a real marriage, Taylor doesn’t hold back. Taylor gets real about love, growth, and showing up authentically—on and off camera.
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On this episode of What’s The Reality, AD sits down with two standout couples from The Ultimatum: Queer Love Season 2, AJ & Britney and Dayna & Magan, for an unfiltered conversation about love, growth, and everything that went down on (and off) camera.
Fresh off the reunion, they’re spilling the tea on the experiment, opening up about the challenges of trusting the process, and sharing where their relationships really stand now. Fro...
On this episode of What’s The Reality, AD sits down with Mal Wright from The Ultimatum: Queer Love Season 1 to catch up on life, reflect on her experience during the show, and share her unfiltered thoughts on Season 2, which she helped cast!
It’s raw, real, and just the right amount of messy. Trust us, you’re gonna want to tune in.
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AD is joined by relationship expert Sabrina Zohar to unpack the most jaw-dropping, head-scratching, and emotional moments from Love Is Blind. From red flags to real connections, Sabrina brings her expert insight to the drama, the decisions, and what it all says about modern dating. You absolutely don’t want to miss this episode!
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On this episode of What’s The Reality, AD sits down with the last couple standing from Love Is Blind Season 6, Amy and Johnny, to talk all about life after the pods. From pod nerves to real-world marriage, the duo opens up about their journey from strangers in a social experiment to full-on life partners. They're sharing sweet moments, unexpected challenges, and the biggest surprises that came after the cameras stopped rolling.
Love Is Blind’s Lydia Arleen shares a major life update with AD this week on What's The Reality.
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Love Is Blind's Marshall Glaze and The Ultimatum's Sandy Gallagher sit down with AD for an unfiltered and powerful conversation about life after reality TV. Sandy gets real about navigating the “villain” label, and Marshall opens up about his post-show mental health battles and what healing has looked like.
Plus, the group dives into their top dating icks and how reality TV can shape—often unfairly—how the world sees you. It’s an ep...
From Pageants to Podcasts: Kamie Crawford Tells All
TV host, podcast powerhouse, and certified queen Kamie Crawford pulls up for an honest, hilarious convo with AD that dives into everything from viral dating trends to giving women of color the mic—and the spotlight—they deserve.
Kamie gets real about her super low-key (and Wizard Kelly-coded) relationship, how she protects her peace, and the magic of creating space for stories that ...
Love is Blind's Ashley Adionser Breaks Her Silence
In her first-ever sit-down interview since announcing her divorce from Tyler, Ashley opens up to AD about the deception and heartbreak that unraveled behind closed doors and the reality she’s kept hidden—until now.
This isn’t the love story you thought you knew.
Ashley is reclaiming her voice, sharing her truth, and it’s time the world hears it.
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