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Yahoo
19 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Is AJ from 'The Ultimatum: Queer Love' a villain or did she just understand the assignment?
Spoilers for The Ultimatum: Queer Love season 2 episodes 1-3 follow. The first season of The Ultimatum: Queer Love was delightfully chaotic, bingeable, brain-rot TV viewing, and we were seated for every episode (why should the straights have all the fun with The Bachelor?). The first seven episodes of season 2 have just dropped, and the discourse about one messy masc has already started. For the uninitiated, the show features six couples who are all navigating an 'ultimatum' in their relationship by dating other people who are in the same boat. 'One partner is ready for marriage, the other may have doubts," the official synopsis reads. "In just over eight weeks, each couple will either get married, or get out, after they each choose new potential partners in a life-changing opportunity to get a glimpse of two different futures." The first week of the show is dedicated to all of the couples splitting up into 12 singles and then dating each other, and AJ who was the recipient of the ultimatum from her partner Britney, takes full advantage of this, flirting her way through most of the cast. Even though the entire point of the first few episodes is to date around, AJ has faced a backlash both on the show and on social media. The complaints largely boil down to this: AJ is a player who led the other cast members on. — (@) But AJ was just playing the game that the show sets up. They were supposed to date around, and she did. People on the cast are just mad she's better at it than they are. She's a smooth-talking extrovert with big top energy, and a lot of them had hearts in their eyes every time they looked at her. Both Bridget and Marita get angry and confront AJ when they are all deciding who they want to shack up with for a trial relationship, and AJ doesn't pick them. Admittedly, AJ seems a little glib when she's talking directly to the camera in her confessionals, but technically she didn't actually do anything wrong, and even admits to wanting to play the field, hilariously calling herself a 'hoochie daddy without the shorts.' Everyone was quick to label AJ a villain, but she just understood the assignment. You know, the one where they were supposed to date a lot of people. — (@) The internet has also had a lot to say about AJ, accusing her of 'love bombing' and being a 'massive f*ckboy,' and that she's just 'saying bullshit' to get the women to fall for her. Counterpoint: She's just a good flirt! She identifies what a woman is into quickly and uses that to flirt with her. She locked in on the fact that Marita wanted to be romanced, and that being open about sex was important to Bridget. But Bridget did the exact same thing. She supposedly had a connection with AJ, but was also disappointed that Pilar picked Kyle instead of her, before Bridget finally landed on Ashley for her trial marriage, whom she also dated and liked. Sounds like she was dating around and flirting with a lot of people. Why does that sound familiar? And it's not AJ's fault Marita put all her eggs in one basket — it also seems like she just picked the first person who used the word 'romance' on a date. — (@) 'Watching it back, it was kind of crazy to see that, that people thought that I was like, in a way, plotting to get to get with certain people,' AJ recently told PRIDE, 'like I never went around telling people you should choose me, pick me as your number one. The fact that people already had that in their hearts and wanted to go on more dates with me, like I honestly thought that was a little surprising.' Again, admittedly, AJ confessing at the end of episode 3 that she could see herself marrying her brand-spanking new trial partner is wild when you're the one who was afraid to get married. You don't know each other! Britney deserves better. Also, why is no one talking about how Dayna tried to convince Magan that leaving the show because she was uncomfortable was quitting their relationship, and pressured her to stay on? And she seems completely indifferent to the fact that Dayna is struggling with gaining acceptance of her queer identity from her conservative Lebanese family. AJ might be messy, but there are actual villains on this show. This article originally appeared on Pride: Is AJ from 'The Ultimatum: Queer Love' a villain or did she just understand the assignment?
Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Mail
'We're definitely going to do it': Jake Paul confirms he WILL fight in the UK and is targeting a showdown with Anthony Joshua
Jake Paul has revealed he wants his potential fight with Anthony Joshua to take place in the UK, as talks continue to build around a future showdown between the two. The American star has long expressed interest in facing the two-time heavyweight champion, but now says he'd prefer the bout to happen on Joshua's home turf or at Madison Square Garden in New York if not. 'We would love to put on a show in the UK,' Paul said. 'We're definitely going to do it. I'd also love to come back to the UK, maybe for Anthony Joshua or maybe that would be at Madison Square Garden. Who knows, but I'd love to fight in the UK. We'll definitely do an event there.' Paul recently opened up about his ongoing private exchanges with Joshua, including a recent Instagram DM where the pair traded clips and light-hearted digs. 'He DM'd me today, like saying 'lol' to one of my training clips, and then I sent him a "lol" of him getting knocked out,' Paul previously told MailSport. 'I guess we're kind of s*** talking behind the scenes a bit. But I have a lot of love for Anthony Joshua... he's a great guy.' While a fight between the two remains unlikely in the near future, Paul has previously claimed the matchup could happen in 2026 and insists he's confident he could win. 'I want to fight Anthony Joshua because I know that I will beat AJ's a**', Paul said earlier this year. 'He doesn't have a chin, and he has no skill and he's stiff.' Before any Joshua clash can materialise, Paul must first get past former WBC middleweight world champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. on June 28. A dominant win could earn Paul an official world ranking with either the WBC or WBA and move him one step closer to the elite-level bouts he's chasing. Whether it's Joshua in London, Canelo in Las Vegas, or another high-profile name, Paul made one thing clear: he's not just chasing fights... he's chasing global stages.
India Today
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Netflix drops season 2 of The Ultimatum: Queer Love, set in Miami
Netflix has revived its reality dating series The Ultimatum: Queer Love for a second season, this time with the backdrop of lively Miami. The show, which follows queer couples through love, trust, and commitment, premiered its initial seven episodes of Season 2 on Wednesday, June 25. The remaining three episodes will be available on July reported by Palm beach post, the Ultimatum features six queer couples, each at a turning point: one is eager for marriage, and the other isn't. To push their relationship to the limit, participants exchange with members of other couples for a three-week test marriage. After these three weeks, they must decide if they will reconnect with their original partner, start something new, or go out on their season's cast features: AJ & Britney: Five years together, their relationship is strained by AJ's reluctance to take a backseat to Britney's professional & Pilar: Ten years together and Haley is eager to marry, but Pilar remains sceptical of the institution of marriage for reasons rooted in personal and family & Bridget: Kyle desires a lifetime commitment, but Bridget does not see marriage as & Marie: Food truck co-owners, they're trying to determine if love and business can equate to an enduring & Magan: After dating for one and a half years, Dayna is ready for commitment, but Magan is not so & Marita: Ashley believes Marita is inconsistent and lacks emotional substance, but Marita desires more romance in the JoAnna Garcia Swisher is back as host. She defined her job as a celebration of queer love stories and how important and visible they need to be in the mainstream TO WATCHThe second season of The Ultimatum: Queer Love is available to stream on Netflix. The first seven episodes are currently out, and the remaining three will be released on July 2.- EndsTrending Reel
Scottish Sun
3 days ago
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Deontay Wilder to have two comeback fights before eying double header with Anthony Joshua in London and Las Vegas
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) DEONTAY WILDER is set for two confidence-building comeback fights - before eyeing a double header with Anthony Joshua. The former WBC champion returns on Saturday in Kansas against little-known Tyrrell Herndon looking to bounce back after two losses. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 Deontay Wilder returns in Kansas Credit: Instagram 3 Anthony Joshua is still linked Credit: Instagram Nelson Lopez Jr - a former matchmaker for the likes of Oscar de la Hoya and PBC - is promoting Wilder's low-profile return. A three-fight deal is in place between the pair - with Wilder's second comeback fight already pencilled in - before they target a showdown with AJ. Lopez told SunSport: "Yeah listen, we got a tentative deal and we're just going one by one. "We have the next one set up, this one set up, nothing solid for the third one - you know how boxing is, there's no path of how you succeed. "We have to get over this, so anything can happen. We got to get over the next one. Anything can happen. "And then, you know maybe Eddie will sit at the table and see what we can do something with AJ." Wilder was stunned on points against Joseph Parker in December 2024 before he was knocked out in June 2024 by Zhilei Zhang. Both times he blew the chance to fight 35-year-old Joshua - who was knocked out by Daniel Dubois in September and has since had elbow surgery. CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS Promoter Nelson has opened the door to a two-fight with with AJ - in Las Vegas and London - with the possibility of a trilogy. He said: "Maybe we go ahead and lock in a trilogy. You know what I mean, why not? Boxer Jin Sasaki suffers six-week memory loss after brutal KO and cannot remember fight "For both fighters maybe we lock in something we can do guaranteed two fights and if one wins and one wins, we do the third. "I would do it that way. I don't think the fans would be mad at that. "I think either way it would have be amazing fight for both of them and whoever wins the first two then you're crowned the man." Wilder, 39, went through a period of radio silence after his fifth-round stoppage loss to Zhang in Riyadh. He cited personal issues for his absence from the spotlight - and also had secret arm surgery with plans to return to the big time. Lopez said: "Yeah, he's definitely up for these fights. "Our in Kansas slated "Legacy Reloaded" so the first two fights are just leading towards that."
Graziadaily
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Graziadaily
Who Is AJ Odudu's Mystery Fiancé?
Big Brother host AJ Odudu has dropped the shock news that she is engaged. The presenter, 37, shared a photo montage being all loved up with her fiancé, as she showed off the new sparkler on her ring finger. 'Hiya love,' she wrote, followed by a red heart, diamond ring and tearful face emoji. Pals congratulated her on her news, which came as a surprise as AJ hadn't confirmed that she is in a relationship. Fleur East said, 'Ahhhhhh HARD LAUNCH!!!!! Congratulations to you both!!!! So so happy for you,' while Olly Murs remarked, 'Aww buzzing for ya AJ!! Huge congratulations. Love these pics.' AJ – whose full name is Onatejiro Odudu – previously hinted she was in a relationship, when she shared a cryptic Instagram post while on holiday in New York in March 2024. She sparked rumours that she was with someone special when she posted a photo of her foot resting next to another person's trainer-clad foot, with the caption, 'It's very this…' with a heart emoji. Keeping her cards close to her chest, AJ has yet to confirm the identity of her fiancé. AJ hasn't been lucky in love before. 'All my past relationships have gone wrong. Dating apps have failed to deliver. I've had loads of failed relationships. Sometimes I'm just too much for them, other times they are not enough for me – and a couple of times I've been cheated on,' she said. She revealed that three of her exes have cheated on her – one of them with her best friend – which left her 'years of trauma', especially catching them in the act. 'I've been cheated on by three ex-boyfriends... One of them was sleeping with my best friend,' she said. She recalled, 'To walk in on that, I was stunned. Seeing that was crazy. I wasn't hysterical. I didn't burst into tears or anything like that. I just felt in that moment, I need to gather all the information that I can, and I don't want it from him. 'So, I asked her to put her clothes back on and follow me outside and answer all of my questions, how long had this been going on and whatever. And then as soon as that happened, I watched her leave and then I packed all my stuff and got a taxi and left.' AJ added, 'However, I proceeded to have years of tears and years of trauma away from him. It was like this person had, you know, made out that they love me, they see their future with me and it was completely reciprocated. We were, in my mind, building towards a positive future together. He was the most nice and genuine person, fun to be around and someone I wouldn't expect to behave in that way.' In the past, her love life has been the subject of TV documentaries. On Manhunting With My Mum , which aired on W in 2018, the star looked for eligible partners in Nigeria, joined by her mum Florence. AJ Odudu with KC on Manhunting With My Mum ©W Her connection with virgin church-goer KC, who has been saving his virginity for marriage, was short-lived. 'Having dated guys who just couldn't keep it in their trousers, KC's values make him oddly desirable. He's such a nice guy, I genuinely don't believe that he'd ever cheat on me,' she said. 'That's what I want. But the problem is teaching someone and taking someone's virginity. That's too much pressure for me and I don't want to be responsible for it.' In 2019, AJ appeared on Celebrity First Dates Hotel Special , where she was matched with Duke. Despite hailing him a '10 out of 10' and describing the experience as 'so much fun', the pair didn't last. AJ was also linked to her Strictly Come Dancing partner Kai Widdrington when she took part on BBC's dance competition in 2021. Their chemistry on the dancefloor led to rumours that they were more than dance partners. She teased the reports, saying, 'There's a lot of passion, there's a lot of chemistry, there's a lot of romance. It's thrilling! And in practice, I could not look at Kai without bursting out into laughter.' Kai explained, 'If people want to think that, then great... but we were just doing our job, and AJ did a great job.' Shereen Low is a senior news and entertainment writer for Grazia UK, who has covered some of the biggest showbiz news from the past decade.
