Too Hot to Handle (season 1)
| Too Hot to Handle | |
|---|---|
| Season 1 | |
| No. of contestants | 14 |
| Country of origin | United States United Kingdom |
| No. of episodes | 9 |
| Release | |
| Original network | Netflix |
| Original release | 17 April – 8 May 2020 |
| Season chronology | |
The first season of Too Hot to Handle was released 8 episodes to Netflix on April 17th, 2020, and a reunion special in May 8th. The season was presented by a virtual assistant named Lana.
The first season ended with contestants Chloe Veitch, David Birtwistle, Francesca Farago, Harry Jowsey, Kelz Dyke, Lydia Clyma, Nicole O'Brien, Rhonda Paul, Bryce Hirschberg, and Sharron Townsend all being deemed the winners and splitting the remaining $75,000 prize.
Cast[]
| Cast member | Age | Residence | Entered | Exited | Status | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Hirschberg | 29 | Venice, California | Episode 3 | Episode 8 | Winner | [1][2][3] |
| Chloe Veitch | 21 | Essex, England | Episode 1 | Episode 8 | Winner | |
| David Birtwistle | 28 | London, England | Episode 1 | Episode 8 | Winner | |
| Francesca Farago | 27 | Vancouver, Canada | Episode 1 | Episode 8 | Winner | |
| Harry Jowsey | 22 | Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia | Episode 1 | Episode 8 | Winner | |
| Kelechi "Kelz" Dyke | 27 | London, England | Episode 1 | Episode 8 | Winner | |
| Lydia Clyma | 22 | Portsmouth, England | Episode 6 | Episode 8 | Winner | |
| Nicole O'Brien | 23 | County Cork, Ireland | Episode 1 | Episode 8 | Winner | |
| Rhonda Paul | 27 | Atlanta, Georgia, USA | Episode 1 | Episode 8 | Winner | |
| Sharron Townsend | 25 | Camden, New Jersey, USA | Episode 1 | Episode 8 | Winner | |
| Kori Sampson | 23 | Plymouth, England | Episode 6 | Episode 8 | Eliminated | |
| Madison Wyborny | 20 | Los Angeles, California, USA | Episode 6 | Episode 8 | Eliminated | |
| Matthew Smith | 29 | Highlands Ranch, Colorado, USA | Episode 1 | Episode 6 | Walked | |
| Haley Cureton | 20 | Jacksonville, Florida, USA | Episode 1 | Episode 6 | Eliminated |
Other appearances[]
Matthew Smith was a contestant on the twenty-first season of America's Next Top Model.[4] Harry Jowsey was a contestant on the first season of Heartbreak Island in New Zealand.[5] Lydia Clyma was featured on Magaluf Weekender and Sex Clinic.[6] Sharron Townsend appeared on MTV's Undressed in 2017, and he has had minor appearances in Love & Hip Hop and Creed II.[7]
Chloe Veitch later went on to appear on season two of The Circle US in 2021. Harry Jowsey participated in the new reality show of MTV, Match Me If You Can.[8] Francesca Farago appeared on the 27th series of The Only Way Is Essex. She also appeared on the Netflix dating reality Love Is Blind season one special episodes ("After The Altar") as one contestant's new dating partner. Kelz Dyke competed on The Challenge: Spies, Lies & Allies.[9] David Birtwistle appeared on Channel 4 dating show The Love Trap in 2021. Kori Sampson and Lydia Clyma each appeared on an episode of series 2 of Celeb Ex In The City. Chloe Veitch and Nicole O'Brien both took part in Celebrity Ghost Trip as a pair. Chloe is also set to take part in the upcoming series of Celebrity Hunted.
Episodes[]
| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Prize money | Original release date [10] |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | "Love, Sex or Money" | $100,000 | 17 April 2020 |
| 2 | 2 | "When Harry Met Francesca" | $97,000 | 17 April 2020 |
| 3 | 3 | "Revenge Is a Dish Best Served Hot" | $94,000 | 17 April 2020 |
| 4 | 4 | "Two's Company, Three's a ... Threesome" | $94,000 | 17 April 2020 |
| 5 | 5 | "Boys to Men" | $75,000 | 17 April 2020 |
| 6 | 6 | "The Bryce Isn't Right" | $55,000 | 17 April 2020 |
| 7 | 7 | "Sisters over Misters" | $43,000 | 17 April 2020 |
| 8 | 8 | "Lust or Bust" | $75,000 | 17 April 2020 |
| 9 | 9 | "Extra Hot: The Reunion" | - | 8 May 2020 |
After filming[]
| Couples | Still together | Relationship notes |
|---|---|---|
| Francesca Farago & Harry Jowsey | No | Although the couple ended the season together, it was later revealed that they had split for eight months after filming wrapped. The two reconciled shortly after and got engaged during the reunion special. On June 16, 2020, Francesca released a video announcing that the two have broken up. On May 24, 2021 Harry published some photos of the two of them together. In the end, they went their separate ways. [11][12][13] |
| Rhonda Paul & Sharron Townsend | No | Although the two ended the season together, the couple eventually split, citing distance as the demise of their relationship. It was revealed the two still keep in contact, but Rhonda has reconciled with an ex.[14][15] |
| Lydia Clyma & David Birtwistle | No | Entering the show in the sixth episode, Lydia[16] struck up a relationship with David and the two ended the season together. David revealed that they ended their relationship.[17] |
| Nicole O'Brien & Bryce Hirschberg | No | Bryce and Nicole hardly interacted during the show, but they developed a romantic connection in the days after the show wrapped. The two split in May 2020 after attempts at a long-distance relationship failed.[18][19] |
References[]
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- ^ "What you need to know about Netflix's wild social experiment Too Hot to Handle". ew.com. Entertainment Weekly. 17 April 2020. Retrieved 17 April 2020.
- ^ Nicolaou, Elena (16 April 2020). "Here Are the Too Hot to Handle Cast Members' Instagram Handles and Bios". oprahmag.com. The Oprah Magazine. Retrieved 17 April 2020.
- ^ Pearce, Tilly (19 April 2020). "Too Hot To Handle's Jesus was previously on America's Next Top Model and you totally wouldn't recognise him". metro.co.uk. Metro. Retrieved 20 April 2020.
- ^ "Harry Jowsey". tvnz.co.nz. tvnz. Retrieved 20 April 2020.
- ^ Fedich, Justin (19 April 2020). "Too Hot to Handle: Everything to Know About Lydia Clyma From Netflix's Reality Show". ScreenRant. Retrieved 21 April 2020.
- ^ Aye, Walter (19 April 2020). "Too Hot To Handle: Sharron Townsend Appeared on Love & Hip Hop & MTV's Undressed". ScreenRant. Retrieved 23 April 2020.
- ^ Spaulding, Meg (April 17, 2021). "Match Me If You Can: Everything To Know About The Upcoming MTV Show". Screen Rant.
- ^ Sydney Bucksbaum. "MTV announces The Challenge season 37 cast list, theme, and premiere date". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved 15 July 2021.
- ^ Harnick, Chris (10 April 2020). "Too Hot to Handle Tasks Horny Contestants With Keeping Their Hands to Themselves for Money". eonline.com. ENews. Retrieved 10 April 2020.
- ^ Larson, Tara (May 8, 2020). "Where Is The Cast of Too Hot To Handle Now?". Esquire. Retrieved May 8, 2020.
- ^ Farago, Francesa (June 16, 2020). "Our Break Up". YouTube. Retrieved June 16, 2020.
- ^ Bowenbank, Starr. "Francesca Farago and Harry Jowsey From 'Too Hot to Handle' Break Up After a Year of Dating". Cosmopolitan. Cosmopolitan. Retrieved 15 February 2021.
- ^ Larson, Tara (May 8, 2020). "Where Is The Cast of Too Hot To Handle Now?". Esquire. Retrieved May 8, 2020.
- ^ Mackelden, Amy. "Too Hot to Handle's Sharron Townsend and Rhonda Paul's Relationship Is Complicated". Harpers Bazaar. Harpers Bazaar. Retrieved 15 February 2021.
- ^ Anderson, Alana. "Too Hot to Handle star Lydia Clyma reveals she has a son she didn't mention on the show". OK. OK. Retrieved 15 February 2021.
- ^ Nicoloau, Elena (April 23, 2020). "Here's Where the Couples From Netflix Too Hot To Handle Are Now". Oprah. Retrieved May 8, 2020.
- ^ Pasquini, Maria (30 May 2020). "Too Hot to Handle's Bryce Hirschberg and Nicole O'Brien Split After 'Many Failed Attempts to Reunite'". people.com. People. Retrieved 1 June 2020.
- ^ Shenton, Zoe. "Too Hot To Handle's Bryce Hirschberg and Nicole O'Brien split". Cosmopolitan. Cosmopolitan. Retrieved 15 February 2021.
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