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Cosmopolitan
3 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
3 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.
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
CBC
08-03-2025
- Politics
- CBC
These novels tapped into the Canadian fear of American invasion. Are there more to come?
U.S. President Donald Trump's "51st state" taunts are far from the first time Canadians have contemplated the idea of an American takeover of Canada. Just take a look at the book Ultimatum by Richard Rohmer. It was the bestselling novel in Canada in 1973, telling a story of the U.S. invading Canada to get at its natural resources. Sound somewhat familiar? Stephen Azzi says that's not the only book to explore the idea over the last century. "All of them are based on the idea that the United States is inherently violent and that the United States covets Canada," said Azzi, a political science professor at Carleton University and former policy officer and intelligence analyst at the Department of National Defence. "I think there's this lingering fear that the Americans really want to take us over." Azzi has taken a look at some of those novels, from the 1960s all the way up to the 21st century. He spoke to Day 6 host Brent Bambury about why the narrative persists. Here's part of that conversation. When you hear the descriptions of these novels, it's amazing how much they mirror our current collective anxiety, which began with this new [U.S.] administration. But let's start with [1973], because that's when those Richard Rohmer books came out. What was going on to prompt so many books that resonated with readers then? There are four that I could identify that come from the same period beginning in 1968. And I think what you have to do is cast your mind back a little earlier in the '60s. You have civil rights protests in the United States, and citizens and police violently attacking peaceful civil rights protesters. You have the war in Vietnam, which is broadcast into Canadian living rooms on the television sets. You have high-profile assassinations of Martin Luther King [and] Robert Kennedy, both in 1968. You have riots in American cities. In 1968 alone, there were riots in more than 100 American cities. You have violence on college campuses in the United States. There's the Kent State shooting in 1970. And then, of course, you have the Watergate scandal. So to Canadians, the United States appears as a violent and corrupt society. Let's just look at those four books in detail. Can you tell us what they are, beginning with the one from 1968? The one in 1968 is written by Bruce Powe, and it's called Killing Ground: The Canadian Civil War. It begins with Quebec declaring independence, and then terrorists target federalists in Quebec. American troops intervene to stabilize the situation and then Canada, the federal government, sends troops to help Quebec repel the American invasion. That's fascinating. This is two years before the October Crisis, right? That's right. People at the time said the plot was preposterous. In many ways it is, but not completely unbelievable. The book sold well. It was 4,000 copies, which is good sales for a first novel for a Canadian. The next book was Ian Adams's The Trudeau Papers. Adams was a journalist who, among other things, had covered Vietnam for Maclean's. In that book, the beginning echoes the movie Doctor Strangelove. There's a misunderstanding between the United States and the Soviet Union. Missiles are launched over Canadian territory. U.S. troops invade Canada to protect U.S. interests, and then a Canadian resistance movement builds up and begins fighting guerrilla warfare against the Americans. And that one was a bestseller. It was on the Toronto Star bestseller list for five weeks. And the other two are Richard Rohmer's books? That's right. Rohmer was a part-time writer. He was also a part-time Air Force Reserve officer, and he was a full-time attorney with a specialization in land development law. His first book was, actually, not a novel. It was called Practice and Procedure Before the Highway Transport Board. And I'll say the novels echo the style of that first book. These are pulp books then. Are there any that, when you read them you think, hey, this person actually has a gift? No, none of these books have any literary pretensions. The interesting thing is that Rohmer's first book is the best-selling book in Canada in 1973, outselling Margaret Atwood and Margaret Lawrence and Mordecai Richler, even though it has absolutely no literary merit. But it spoke to something deep inside of Canadians. Many of these Canadian novels in the '70s had to do with the U.S. wanting our natural resources. This seems to be close to what our prime minister is telling us they want today. How is it that these 50-year-old books seem to echo our current situation? I think they speak to a long-standing concern among Canadians that the United States wants our resources. That's been the reality of the American economy from the beginning of the United States, really — that Canada has resources to provide to the Americans. So I think it's simply a reality that's always existed. For several decades after the period in the '70s, there seems to be a lull in Canadian novels about American invasion. But then in 2010, there's this kind of resurgence. There's Faultline 49. There's a book called The Red Wing Sings. What was happening in 2010 that brought these books back into focus? There are several things happening in the period. There's still resentment towards the United States over the war in Iraq. Again, the United States emerges as a violent place. The United States emerges as a place that doesn't respect the sovereignty of other countries. And then later, the emergence of Donald Trump, of course, fortifies that sense of the Americans. Do you think that there will be another resurgence of this kind of narrative, either in novels or television programs or series, now given what's going on and the animosity between Canada and the United States at present? Yes, absolutely. Our anxieties are perhaps at an all-time high, certainly at the highest level they've been at in the last hundred years, and I certainly expect this to be reflected in the popular culture.
