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Yahoo
a day ago
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- 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?
Cosmopolitan
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Cosmopolitan
Where ‘The Ultimatum: Queer Love' Season 1 Cast Are Now
The Ultimatum: Queer Love season 2 is currently airing on Netflix, with a new batch of couples putting their relationship to the test to figure out whether they're ready to settle down, call it quits for good, or move on with someone new. It's been two years since season one first aired on the streaming site and had us all well and truly hooked, and almost four years since the show was filmed. With the new season underway, we couldn't help but wonder where the likes of Lexi and Rae or Tiff and Mildred are now. From career changes to new relationships and an engagement, here's where the cast of The Ultimatum: Queer Love season 1 are now. Despite Rae exploring a connection with Vanessa (ahem, Finger Gate) during their trial married, she ultimately chose to return to Lexi. Still, throughout the season, Lexi often dominated the dynamic, frequently overshadowing Rae. They were still together by the time the reunion came around and were even planning their wedding. However, they called things off shortly after the reunion aired. Lexi is now in a relationship with Lil Z, who she refers to as her "wife" and the couple often share very loved up pictures on their social media — many of which have us wondering if we're interrupting something. The pair hard launched their relationship in 2023 and later got engaged. In terms of work, Lexi seems to have stepped away from consulting for an international taxi firm and has moved into lifestyle content creation. As for Rae, she's currently working as a software engineer and also appears to be in a new relationship with a talent manager named Caitlin. On 22nd May, Rae shared a montage of videos and images of the couple, with the caption: "The butterfly effect is real because what if I was never issued an Ultimatum." Tiff and Mildred had a pretty tumultuous relationship while on the show, marked by conflict and weekly breakups. While Tiff proposed to Mildred during the finale, things didn't last. At the reunion, it was revealed that Tiff and Mildred had broken off their engagement after a domestic dispute that led to Mildred's arrest. Following the show, Tiff went on to host the Fweebs Podcast alongside Karina Gonzalez. Tiff's Instagram bio states that they are a "Narcissistic Abuse Coach" and followers can access coaching sessions via a link. Tiff hosts and attends lost of Pride events in the US and has recently been making videos commenting on the new season of The Ultimatum. After the show, Mildred continued her work as a Zumba instructor, but has since stepped away from social media. Although turbulent, Sam and Aussie's story ended with a proposal in the finale. Fans will be happy to hear that the duo are still together. It's not yet known whether they've tied the knot yet, but Sam posted a picture of their proposal on 18th June with a very lengthy caption, where she stated: "And no I won't be commenting on our marriage status because it really doesn't matter whether or not you know. The exception is if we know you personally lol I don't really follow traditions anyways, but I will say it's funny that the Ultimatum actually helped me care less about marriage than I did before we started the journey." The pair advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and mental health on their respective Instagram accounts, sharing lots of advice videos with the hope of providing more representation as queer Asians. They are also the only surviving couple of season one, so they should be quite proud. Xander and Vanessa were the only couple to part ways on Ultimatum Day, a decision that aligned with Vanessa's father's insight that she wasn't ready for marriage - she just didn't want to lose Xander. Following the show, Vanessa debuted her new girlfriend. She also moved to Los Angeles. She has kept the identity of her partner private, although she does appear in some of her Instagram posts and the pair seem very smitten. As for Xander, they still live in Hawaii but mentioned they were considering a move to Los Angeles or San Diego, where The Ultimatum: Queer Love was filmed. Xander appears to be on good terms with Mal, who they posted a pic with last year June, writing: "Thanks for an amazing excuse to go see people I love @netflix" with some heart-eye emojis. At the moment, Xander doesn't appear to be in a relationship, or at least a public one, and is focusing on their career as a Physical Therapist and Mind and Body Coach. Despite Yoly tearfully accepting Mal's proposal in the finale, the pair broke up soon after filming as old issues resurfaced and Yoly's lingering feelings for Xander became clear. Xander and Yoly's relationship fizzled, however. The pair remained single for some time after the show, but Yoly is now in a relationship with a content creator named appears in many of Mal's Instagram posts and things seem to be going well for them. When it comes to work, Yoly founded Lovers and Friends Chicago, which is a community for 30+ lesbians and queer allies. She also spends a lot of her time travelling and creating content. Mal is in a new relationship with dancer Sammy Picone, and the fans approve, calling them an "awesome match". In February, Mal shared a carousel of pics and videos with Sammy alongside the caption: "It's quite simple. I love you." Sammy commented: "*zoomies activate* Baby I adore you. Thank goodness the universe persistently nudged us into each others' orbit." Asides from their relationship, Mal is a mental health advocate, producer and makes fashion and lifestyle content. The Ultimatum: Queer Love season two is currently streaming on Netflix.
Cosmopolitan
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Cosmopolitan
Where all The Ultimatum: Queer Love season 1 cast are now four years on from filming
The Ultimatum: Queer Love season two is currently airing on Netflix, with a new batch of couples putting their relationship to the test to figure out whether they're ready to settle down, call it quits for good, or move on with someone new. It's been two years since season one first aired on the streaming site and had us all well and truly hooked, and almost four years since the show was filmed. With the new season underway, we couldn't help but wonder where the likes of Lexi and Rae or Tiff and Mildred are now. From career changes to new relationships and an engagement, here's where the cast of The Ultimatum: Queer Love season one are now. Despite Rae exploring a connection with Vanessa (ahem, Finger Gate) during their trial married, she ultimately chose to return to Lexi. Still, throughout the season, Lexi often dominated the dynamic, frequently overshadowing Rae. They were still together by the time the reunion came around and were even planning their wedding. However, they called things off shortly after the reunion aired. Lexi is now in a relationship with Lil Z, who she refers to as her "wife" and the couple often share very loved up pictures on their social media - many of which have us wondering if we're interrupting something. The pair hard launched their relationship in 2023 and later got engaged. In terms of work, Lexi seems to have stepped away from consulting for an international taxi firm and has moved into lifestyle content creation. As for Rae, she's currently working as a software engineer and also appears to be in a new relationship with a talent manager named Caitlin. On 22nd May, Rae shared a montage of videos and images of the couple, with the caption: "The butterfly effect is real because what if I was never issued an Ultimatum". Tiff and Mildred had a pretty tumultuous relationship while on the show, marked by conflict and weekly breakups. While Tiff proposed to Mildred during the finale, things didn't last. At the reunion, it was revealed that Tiff and Mildred had broken off their engagement after a domestic dispute that led to Mildred's arrest. Following the show, Tiff went on to host the Fweebs Podcast alongside Karina Gonzalez. Tiff's Instagram bio states that they are a "Narcissistic Abuse Coach" and followers can access coaching sessions via a link. Tiff hosts and attends lost of Pride events in the US and has recently been making videos commenting on the new season of The Ultimatum. After the show, Mildred continued her work as a Zumba instructor, but has since stepped away from social media. Although turbulent, Sam and Aussie's story ended with a proposal in the finale. Fans will be happy to hear that the duo are still together. It's not yet known whether they've tied the knot yet, but Sam posted a picture of their proposal on 18th June with a very lengthy caption, where she stated: "And no I won't be commenting on our marriage status because it really doesn't matter whether or not you know. The exception is if we know you personally lol I don't really follow traditions anyways, but I will say it's funny that the Ultimatum actually helped me care less about marriage than I did before we started the journey." The pair advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and mental health on their respective Instagram accounts, sharing lots of advice videos with the hope of providing more representation as queer Asians. They are also the only surviving couple of season one, so they should be quite proud. Xander and Vanessa were the only couple to part ways on Ultimatum Day, a decision that aligned with Vanessa's father's insight that she wasn't ready for marriage - she just didn't want to lose Xander. Following the show, Vanessa debuted her new girlfriend. She also moved to Los Angeles. She has kept the identity of her partner private, although she does appear in some of her Instagram posts and the pair seem very smitten. As for Xander, they still live in Hawaii but mentioned they were considering a move to Los Angeles or San Diego, where The Ultimatum: Queer Love was filmed. Xander appears to be on good terms with Mal, who they posted a pic with last year June, writing: "Thanks for an amazing excuse to go see people I love @netflix" with some heart-eye emojis. At the moment, Xander doesn't appear to be in a relationship, or at least a public one, and is focusing on their career as a Physical Therapist and Mind and Body Coach. Despite Yoly tearfully accepting Mal's proposal in the finale, the pair broke up soon after filming as old issues resurfaced and Yoly's lingering feelings for Xander became clear. Xander and Yoly's relationship fizzled, however. The pair remained single for some time after the show, but Yoly is now in a relationship with a content creator named appears in many of Mal's Instagram posts and things seem to be going well for them. When it comes to work, Yoly founded Lovers and Friends Chicago, which is a community for 30+ lesbians and queer allies. She also spends a lot of her time travelling and creating content. Mal is in a new relationship with dancer Sammy Picone, and the fans approve, calling them an "awesome match". In February, Mal shared a carousel of pics and videos with Sammy alongside the caption: "It's quite simple. I love you." Sammy commented: "*zoomies activate* Baby I adore you. Thank goodness the universe persistently nudged us into each others' orbit." Asides from their relationship, Mal is a mental health advocate, producer and makes fashion and lifestyle content. The Ultimatum: Queer Love season two is currently streaming on Netflix.
USA Today
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
'The Ultimatum: Queer Love' Season 2 is here: How to watch, trailer, cast
Love me, or love me not? In Netflix's "The Ultimatum: Queer Love" Season 2, getting married is not that simple. One partner gives the other an ultimatum that could change the course of their relationship forever. Throughout the show, six couples participate in a dating experiment that will help them decide if they want to tie the knot. This year's participants have been together as long as ten years and as little as 1.5 years. "Over eight weeks, the couples temporarily split up, enter into a trial marriage with someone else, and then reunite to make a life-changing decision," Netflix says. "With a new perspective (and the experience of living with a new spouse), the participants unpack the baggage that's holding them back and attempt to discover if the person they started the journey with is actually right for them." Here's how to watch the drama unfold on "The Ultimatum: Queer Love" Season 2. Television: A Netflix show looks back on the 'poop cruise': Here's what happened When and where to watch 'The Ultimatum: Queer Love' Season 2 "The Ultimatum: Queer Love" Season 2 premiered on Netflix on June 25. The first seven episodes are currently available on the streaming platform. The last three episodes will be released on July 2. 'The Ultimatum: Queer Love' Season 2 episode list 'The Ultimatum: Queer Love' Season 2 trailer 'The Ultimatum: Queer Love' Season 2 cast Taylor Ardrey is a news reporter for USA TODAY. You can reach her at tardrey@
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
