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Globe and Mail
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Globe and Mail
Love Island watch parties are boosting sports bars – and giving Gen Z a reason to go out
Shouts of amusement and shock, roaring applause and the occasional 'aww' could be heard from inside the Fox & Fiddle pub's location in Toronto's east end. These aren't the sounds of fans watching a Blue Jays game. This is a crowd gathered for the Season 7 finale of the reality dating show Love Island USA. The bar was decked out in pink balloons, plastic tropical flowers and other beach-like decorations evoking the vibe of the famous villa where the islanders lived during the course of the show. Fans at the bar were all rooting for a specific couple to win Love Island USA's US$100,000 cash prize and, of course, true love. During the summer months, professional hockey, basketball and football games that normally pack bars tend to cool down for the off-season. The general manager of Fox & Fiddle's Danforth Avenue location, Nishan Ram, says holding watch parties for Love Island USA boosted revenue for the bar by 28 per cent compared with the week before. It plans to play host to more gatherings for other reality shows, such as The Bachelor and Real Housewives, in the future. Not only are these watch parties good for business – they're also helping to foster community among Gen Z. The cohort born between the mid-1990s and early 2010s has been called the loneliest generation, and in an effort to get away from the screens and back out into the world after COVID lockdowns, turning something seemingly mundane – like watching TV – into an opportunity for face-to-face connection is something many young people value these days. 'For me, it's a social outing during the week that I can tick off that I want to do with my friends,' Jasmine Houston said, snacking on nachos while waiting for the episode to start. 'I'm excited to relate to the reactions from other people because me and my friends don't have the same opinions, so I'm ready to hear my backup cheerleaders supporting me.' Much like a televised professional sports game, these reality shows – especially finale episodes – are too important to miss for fans. 'I think it's a great way to create a community just the same way that sports bars do when they have games on,' says Fi Pasion, who attended the event alone and is visiting from California. 'This is something that girls get to bond over, like I just met these girls,' she says, gesturing to her new friends. This Love Island USA viewing party in Toronto's east end is among many that took place across Canada, including Central Social Hall in Edmonton and Greta Bar in Vancouver. Fox and John, in Toronto's Liberty Village neighbourhood, was one of several bars in the Greater Toronto Area that hosted watch parties for the show. 'For us, it was something we were new to, because we are kind of a sports bar, so when we did take it on, we didn't really expect much,' says Pira Sivanathan, Fox and John's regional manager at the Liberty Village location, which started screening Love Island USA episodes in the middle of the season. The first time the bar hosted a watch party, they filled up 150 seats out of their capacity of 300 seats, and during the finale, Mr. Sivanathan says the venue was 90-per-cent full. 'We've done viewing parties before. It was kind of one and done, but we were able to see that there was more traction and demand for it. Absolutely, we do think it's a good opportunity for us to generate additional revenue.' But nights like these are not just about Love Island USA. For some, this experience is redefining the meaning of a homebody's night out. 'After episodes, we'd call each other and give a quick debrief, and we thought it'd be fun to come to a bar with other people and have live reactions to what's going on in one of our favourite shows,' said Oyinda Oke, who was in attendance at Fox & Fiddle. On the other side of the country, one Vancouver-based content creator plans to open a bar dedicated to nights like this, where people who enjoy pop-culture moments like red carpets, awards shows and reality TV can congregate over shared interests. 'Me and my sister and my friends would watch Taylor Swift's The Era's Tour or reality shows or award shows at home, and I've always thought, 'Why don't we have something where we could go to the bars to watch this like the men with sports bars?'' says 26-year-old Kelsey Exley. Ms. Exley is in the process of finding a location for her new bar, Basic Public House, but, in the meantime, she says she will host pop-up events for the remainder of the summer, including an MTV Video Music Awards watch party.
The Sun
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Huge all-star reality show renewed for a fourth season before the third has even aired – but there's a twist
BEFORE the third series has even aired on Netflix, the streaming service has given the green light to a fourth instalment. It's a fan-favourite dating show that has starred celebrities made by famous on other Netflix shows. 1 Now we can reveal The Perfect Match will be getting a shake-up - with producers casting influencers alongside TV stars. A source told The Sun: 'Perfect Match has been a huge hit for Netflix by bringing together all-stars casts from its own dating shows like Love Is Blind, Too Hot To Handle and The Ultimatum, as well as other hit reality shows like Love Island and The Bachelor. "It's not been officially announced yet but bosses have already greenlit a fourth season, before season three starts streaming in August. "The show films almost a year in advance, but for season four they are planning to mix things up. "Rather than just being a cast of reality stars, they will also be casting content creators, YouTubers and TikTok stars. "They wants to capitalise on the success of Inside, which features internet superstars The Sidemen, so season 4 will cast the net wider. Internet stars are basically the new reality stars.' The Sun has contacted a rep for Netflix for comment. The idea behind The Perfect Match is to bring single Netflix stars together to find love. Couples who prove their compatibility gain the power to make or break other matches in this strategic and seductive dating competition.
Yahoo
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Cierra Leaves ‘Love Island USA' Due to a ‘Personal Situation' Amid Backlash Over Resurfaced Post
'Love Island USA' casually dropped a bombshell during this season's 30th episode, revealing Cierra Ortega is no longer appearing on the reality competition dating show. The show's narrator, Iain Stirling, confirmed via voiceover that Cierra 'left the villa due to a personal situation' and therefore Nic Vansteenberg, who she had been in an exclusive couple with for several episodes, was now 'officially single.' No reason was given for Cierra's departure other than it being for 'personal' reasons. The show cut to a conversation between Nic and fellow contestant Ace Greene, with Nic sharing confusion and disappointment now that Cierra is now longer in the villa. Nic said he was unsure what he will do next. Cierra was an original contestant and had been on the show from the start of the season. More from Variety Ariana Madix and Iain Stirling on 'Love Island USA' Season 7 Surprises, Heart-Rate Challenge Aftermath and Toxic Fans: 'To Be Cringe Is to Be Free' Jeremiah Brown on His 'Love Island USA' Romance With Huda Mustafa and Ace Greene's Clique Voting Him Off: 'That's Some Bulls--!' Ariana Madix on the Character She Creates for 'Love Island USA,' the Power of Female Rage and Saying Goodbye to 'Vanderpump Rules' Cierra's abrupt exit from 'Love Island USA' came amid an avalanche of backlash against her on social media after an alleged social media post from her past resurfaced online in which she used racist language. Fans were calling for Cierra's removal in the wake of the offensive post resurfacing. Another original contestant, Yulissa Escobar, was kicked off the show after two episodes for using racial slurs in old podcast clips that resurfaced online. 'In those clips, I used a word I never should've used, a racial slur,' Escobar wrote on her Instagram account in an apology post after her removal. 'I used it ignorantly, not fully understanding the weight, history, or pain behind it. I wasn't trying to be offensive or harmful, but I recognize now that intention doesn't excuse impact. And the impact of that word is real. It's tied to generations of trauma, and it is not mine to use.' She continued: 'At the time, I was speaking casually in conversation, not thinking deeply or critically about what I was saying. But that doesn't take away from how wrong it was. The truth is, I didn't know better then, but I do now. I've taken the time to reflect, to learn, and to grow from that moment.' 'Love Island USA' only has one more week of episodes until the winners are announced. Best of Variety Oscars 2026: George Clooney, Jennifer Lopez, Julia Roberts, Wagner Moura and More Among Early Contenders to Watch New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week 'Harry Potter' TV Show Cast Guide: Who's Who in Hogwarts?
Yahoo
06-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘Bachelor in Paradise' Season 10: Release date, cast, how to watch and more
Bachelor in Paradise is finally back on the beach for Season 10 of the steamy summer Bachelor spinoff. After taking a break last year, the franchise's fun and flirty summer series returns with some new twists. This year, we won't just get fan-favorites from The Bachelor and The Bachelorette, we're also going to get more time with some of the Golden Bachelor contestants. Bachelor Nation also teased that this season will introduce new 'challenges' — and I don't think they just mean navigating the age gap in their contestant pool! Jesse Palmer is returning to host BIP 10, Wells Adams is back as everyone's favorite bartender/unofficial therapist and this year he'll have some help in the form of Bachelor Nation royalty Hannah Brown. Hannah will be helping out with 'Paradise Relations' from the all-new "Champagne Lounge." The Bachelor in Paradise Season 10 cast includes Zoe McGrady, Jonathon Johnson, Hakeem Moulton, Alexe Godin, Bailey Brown, Dale Moss, Justin Glaze and of course, we can't forget the Goldens, like Leslie Fhima and Gary Levingston. Are you ready to watch? Here's everything you need to know about how to keep up with all the action on the beach in Costa Rica during Bachelor in Paradise this summer. In past seasons, Bachelor in Paradise has gathered past competitors from both The Bachelor and The Bachelorette and brought them to a beach house in paradise — this year paradise is in Costa Rica. There, contestants are free to mingle and fall in love as they please. This season, contestants won't just be pulled from The Bachelor and The Bachelorette, but also from the franchise's Golden spinoffs: The Golden Bachelor and The Golden Bachelorette. Bachelor in Paradise Season 10 premieres Monday, July 7, 2025 at 8 p.m. ET. New episodes will drop every Monday at 8 p.m. ET all summer long. Episodes will be available to stream the day after they air on Hulu. Can you watch Bachelor in Paradise online? Do you need ABC to watch Bachelor in Paradise live? Where is Bachelor in Paradise streaming? Don't worry, we've got you covered. While the decades-old franchise may have been on the air long before people started cutting their cable cords, there are plenty of ways to watch the crossover Bachelor spinoff in 2025. To watch new episodes of Bachelor in Paradise live on Monday nights, you'll need access to ABC. You can tune into ABC with the help of a digital antenna (in select areas), or with a live TV streaming subscription such as DirecTV or Hulu's live TV tier. If you don't mind waiting an extra day, you can stream new episodes of Bachelor in Paradise the morning after they air with Hulu's most basic, ad-supported tier — just stay away from spoilers! From and Alexe Godin (The Bachelor 29) Bailey Brown (The Bachelor 29) Brian Autz (The Bachelorette 21) Dale Moss (The Bachelorette 16) Hakeem Moulton (The Bachelorette 21) Jonathon Johnson (The Bachelorette 21) Jeremy Simon (The Bachelorette 21) Jess Edwards (The Bachelor 28) Justin Glaze (The Bachelorette 17 and Bachelor in Paradise 8) Kyle Howard (The Bachelorette 17) Lexi Young (The Bachelor 28) Ricky Marinez (The Bachelorette 21) Sam McKinney (The Bachelorette 21) Spencer Conley (The Bachelorette 21) Zoe McGrady (The Bachelor 29) From and April Kirkwood (The Golden Bachelor 1) Charles 'CK' King (Golden Bachelorette 1) Gary Levingston (Golden Bachelorette 1) Jack Lencioni (Golden Bachelorette 1) Kim Buike (Golden Bachelorette 1) Keith Gordon (Golden Bachelorette 1) Kathy Swarts (The Golden Bachelor 1) Leslie Fhima (Golden Bachelor 1) Natascha Hardee (The Golden Bachelor 1) Ralph 'RJ' Johnson (Golden Bachelorette 1)
Yahoo
05-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘Bachelor in Paradise' Season 10: Release date, cast, how to watch and more
Bachelor in Paradise is finally back on the beach for Season 10 of the steamy summer Bachelor spinoff. After taking a break last year, the franchise's fun and flirty summer series returns with some new twists. This year, we won't just get fan-favorites from The Bachelor and The Bachelorette, we're also going to get more time with some of the Golden Bachelor contestants. Bachelor Nation also teased that this season will introduce new 'challenges' — and I don't think they just mean navigating the age gap in their contestant pool! Jesse Palmer is returning to host BIP 10, Wells Adams is back as everyone's favorite bartender/unofficial therapist and this year he'll have some help in the form of Bachelor Nation royalty Hannah Brown. Hannah will be helping out with 'Paradise Relations' from the all-new "Champagne Lounge." The Bachelor in Paradise Season 10 cast includes Zoe McGrady, Jonathon Johnson, Hakeem Moulton, Alexe Godin, Bailey Brown, Dale Moss, Justin Glaze and of course, we can't forget the Goldens, like Leslie Fhima and Gary Levingston. Are you ready to watch? Here's everything you need to know about how to keep up with all the action on the beach in Costa Rica during Bachelor in Paradise this summer. In past seasons, Bachelor in Paradise has gathered past competitors from both The Bachelor and The Bachelorette and brought them to a beach house in paradise — this year paradise is in Costa Rica. There, contestants are free to mingle and fall in love as they please. This season, contestants won't just be pulled from The Bachelor and The Bachelorette, but also from the franchise's Golden spinoffs: The Golden Bachelor and The Golden Bachelorette. Bachelor in Paradise Season 10 premieres Monday, July 7, 2025 at 8 p.m. ET. New episodes will drop every Monday at 8 p.m. ET all summer long. Episodes will be available to stream the day after they air on Hulu. Can you watch Bachelor in Paradise online? Do you need ABC to watch Bachelor in Paradise live? Where is Bachelor in Paradise streaming? Don't worry, we've got you covered. While the decades-old franchise may have been on the air long before people started cutting their cable cords, there are plenty of ways to watch the crossover Bachelor spinoff in 2025. To watch new episodes of Bachelor in Paradise live on Monday nights, you'll need access to ABC. You can tune into ABC with the help of a digital antenna (in select areas), or with a live TV streaming subscription such as DirecTV or Hulu's live TV tier. If you don't mind waiting an extra day, you can stream new episodes of Bachelor in Paradise the morning after they air with Hulu's most basic, ad-supported tier — just stay away from spoilers! From and Alexe Godin (The Bachelor 29) Bailey Brown (The Bachelor 29) Brian Autz (The Bachelorette 21) Dale Moss (The Bachelorette 16) Hakeem Moulton (The Bachelorette 21) Jonathon Johnson (The Bachelorette 21) Jeremy Simon (The Bachelorette 21) Jess Edwards (The Bachelor 28) Justin Glaze (The Bachelorette 17 and Bachelor in Paradise 8) Kyle Howard (The Bachelorette 17) Lexi Young (The Bachelor 28) Ricky Marinez (The Bachelorette 21) Sam McKinney (The Bachelorette 21) Spencer Conley (The Bachelorette 21) Zoe McGrady (The Bachelor 29) From and April Kirkwood (The Golden Bachelor 1) Charles 'CK' King (Golden Bachelorette 1) Gary Levingston (Golden Bachelorette 1) Jack Lencioni (Golden Bachelorette 1) Kim Buike (Golden Bachelorette 1) Keith Gordon (Golden Bachelorette 1) Kathy Swarts (The Golden Bachelor 1) Leslie Fhima (Golden Bachelor 1) Natascha Hardee (The Golden Bachelor 1) Ralph 'RJ' Johnson (Golden Bachelorette 1)
