DC ExtraTime: Queer Eye with Karamo

Repost of an ExtraTime story previously posted during Champs vs. Stars, 

updated to include trailer that dropped this past week

BY DC CUEVA                     

■ @DC408Dxtr  @ TW / IG / YT

With the cat out of the bag now of what will go down January 2nd, one of those who we'll be seeing on that Vendettas season is Devin, who we last saw be eliminated in the first Purge on Dirty 30, but earlier this year teamed with his AYTO perfect match Rashida to win AYTO Second Chances in Australia. After original host Ryan Devlin took his leave after the Season 5 collapse and before Terrence J. took over for Season 6, Real World Philadelphia's Karamo Brown hosted that spinoff, bringing us back memories of his time on Season 15 of the reality O.G., his lone Challenge, Inferno II, and him being reality TV's first African-American gay man. And Karamo is the focus of this ExtraTime which takes this story across the cable dial.

Karamo (2nd to left), with fellow QE hosts Bobby Berk,
Antoni Porowski, Jonathan Van Ness & Tan France.

If your mom happens to be an avid reality TV watcher -- which is the case of fellow MTV podcast host Brian Cohen and his mom Sue (@PlainViewSue), then likely her favorite cable channel is Bravo. It was once that snoozy, PBS-style channel airing high-brow programming like fine arts, film and something still on air today in Inside the Actors Studio with James Lipton. But once NBC Universal acquired the channel in 2003, it became home to reality series catering to both the housewives and the gay & lesbian community, led by The Real Housewives franchise.
   The show that helped spur Bravo's rise in cable land was Queer Eye for the Straight Guy, which premiered in summer 2003 and turned Ted Allen, Kyan Douglas, Thom Filicia, Carson Kressley and Jai Rodriguez -- aka the "Fab Five" -- into the channel's first big-name stars. With their passions of fashion, style, grooming, interior design and pop culture, as well as them all being "queer" in being gay, the Fab Five teamed with on a usually straight guy in giving his style, home and ways of life a new makeover. The series became a cultural phenomemon, won an Emmy Award and spawned an female spinoff.
   More than a decade after its Bravo version went off the air, earlier this year Netflix announced a new version of Queer Eye, with a new generation of the Fab Five to bring this hit series to the capital of all of your binge-watching. Karamo was lucky enough to be picked to be part of this new iteration as Jai's old role as the resident culture expert of the Fab Five, focusing not only pop culture but also building relationships and social interaction which has certainly changed since 2003 in us having 2nd relationships with our smartphones. He will be joined by groomer Jonathan Van Ness, fashion lover Tan French, food & wine expert Antoni Porowski and designer Bobby Berk, and this group will call Atlanta home instead of New York.
   Amidst the backdrop of the new America in these tense times and just a few months after fellow pioneer Will & Grace returned to the air, show creator David Collins says of the new Queer Eye, "It’s a new time with a new audience. If the original round was about tolerance, this time it is about acceptance." And given what happened on Karamo's Real World season of having a brush with the police and saying the N-word, he will have a moment to relive that when he and a local police officer will get to discuss relations between the cops and the African-American community.
   In talking to Entertainment Weekly, Collins adds of Karamo, "Karamo is just the epitome of style and taste and class. He’s so charismatic, he pulls you right in, smart as a whip. What’s beautiful about him is, he’s an amazing listener; he stops and really hears what everyone, what the guys are saying to him and then he’s able to really process that and bring it back. It’s really a beautiful gift of his."
   Given his broad TV resume since we first saw him move into that Real World house thirteen years ago, when Netflix announced Queer Eye's return Karamo was no doubt on that shortlist of those who would help to bring this show to a new generation. And given the qualities Collins mentioned in him, no doubt Queer Eye and Karamo Brown are a perfect match... it drops in February on Netflix.

- I AM DC

DC ExtraTime In-Depth: The Many Sides of Asaf

BY DC CUEVA                     

■ @DC408Dxtr  @ TW / IG / YT

Happy Fourth of July from all of us at DCBLOG, and as we are now in between cycles of the MTV Trifecta, we're taking the opportunity to bring you stories from the community of The Challenge & Real World franchise, and Are You The One? before we kick off another cycle of television's most unique reality ecosystem with a new season of the former - Dirty XXX coming up in mid-July, and for which a preview of that season will come your way then… along with our Reality Debrief mid-year review of the first six months of 2017 in reality TV. And as you all enjoy the barbecue and fireworks on this holiday, we begin the countdown to the premiere of that Challenge in two weeks from now with something a bit fun and fresh.

One of the most unique people we've had the opportunity to meet in recent years on MTV is Asaf Goren from Season 4 of Are You The One?, and who we also saw just recently on AYTO Second Chances. In two seasons, we have seen him fall in love with a fellow musician, become one of the ladies men on his season and have a personality all his own. And that came a summer after appearing on a season of one of the staples of the summer television season showcasing what he does best... as well as being spotted just recently with one of the channel's most notable and notorious ladies.

But there is a lot more to this Israeli-born entertainer who we have seen the past two summers and this spring, and in this edition of ExtraTime In-Depth, we'll look at the many facets of this guy who dances, models, even does music and cameos with some of music's best, and the most important fans in his life.

DC SocialPulse: AYTO Second Chances - The Finale

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BY DC CUEVA                     

■ @DC408Dxtr  @ TW / IG / YT

Welcome on back to DCBLOG as we continue along going Inside the MTV Trifecta, as we turn our attention this Sunday of Memorial Day weekend with the final chapter of the latest quest to find love and money, and in this case, finding something more about why ten perfect matches were given a chance to find out why the science made them compatible. It's the last act of Are You The One? Second Chances, taking place down in Melbourne, Australia.
   Last week, the four semifinal matches of Adam & Shanley, Cameron & Mikala, Devin & Rashida and Morgan & Tori were all given their most demanding task yet for the final regular mission of the season: trying to put together an apartment to live in, and relying on going over the edge as well to make sure it all looked perfect. In the end, Devin & Rashida took yet another win to claim their spot in the final, which also saw Cameron & Mikala falter in last place, eventually being eliminated but not before the bombshell dropped by him making the choice to steal during their blind pick. And for Tori & Morgan, they decide to take relationship to another level by going up to the boom boom room.
   For this tenth and final week, it's the finale, and one last chance for the Originals, for Torgan and for the Puppet Masters to prove their worth. This won't come easy as a journey all around the second largest metropolis in the world's only island continent will take them from city to sea and will be tested on how much they have learned about one another as they race to get out of Melbourne. For here, the house will come to terms with their relationships, especially with those who don't finish top dog will have to deal with either losing some or all of their bank. And for the winning couple, they aren't gonna go home without one last test, which will cause concerns for whoever comes out on top.
   Ahead head, one last diary of this cycle at all the action, reaction and interaction of this last AYTO Wednesday, which also includes plenty of laughs and jaw-dropping moments when moments that have been left on the cutting room floor finally get shown for the first time. And after the Pulse on ExtraTime, you'll get a chance to meet the new Team MTV baby as the girl we saw last year get a ton of help from one of this season's finalists finally reveals her new princess. And we'll also let you in on another MTV alum announcing their entry into parenthood.

• As we begin, please note there is explicit language in many of the tweets below, but they are kept uncensored in order to retain the heat of the moment. So if you are mature enough, please read with discretion. :-)
• Plus, if you haven't watched the episode yet, then do not proceed with reading this post. But need not worry...DCBLOG will compile all of these tweets into these posts after every episode so you won't be in the dark of how your favorites saw this all unfold.

Three worthy teams, and one last test... and meeting a baby Princess. It's all ahead on the finale 'Pulse of Are You The One? Second Chances.

DC SocialPulse: AYTO Second Chances - "Over the Edge"

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BY DC CUEVA                     

■ @DC408Dxtr  @ TW / IG / YT

It's Sunday Funday and a notable day in MTV history as The Real World turns 25 years old today. And as you enjoy this Sunday, why not take a moment to catch up on our look at the penultimate episode of Are You The One? Second Chances,
   Last week in Melbourne, the pairs were given the task to throw something they're familiar with from their original AYTO seasons: throwing a party by the beach. For a pair we affectionately call the Originals, Shanley and Adam experienced a roller coaster of emotions that saw them finally get back on track in becoming power couple but dissipated over trying to communicate well enough. For the man they call Big D, he reveals a devious plan with his partner Rashida as the possibility of stealing still looms. And for another perfect match, Cameron & Mikala is further drifting apart.
   This week is the last week before the final, and in a twist of fate, we still have those three couples and Tori & Morgan by way of yet another blind choice. Here, tempers will no doubt flare when the last regular season mission quite literally sends the matches over the edge as they try to earn their spot in the final. For one perfect match, their relationship no doubt hangs on in the edge, while for another, they take their relationship to another level after what has transpired in the past.

All the action, reaction and interaction from this week is ahead here, plus heartache for the first couple of Season 5. And after the diary, a week after Mother's Day we'll share you some moments of Team MTV saying "Thank You Mom."

• As we begin, please note there is explicit language in many of the tweets below, but they are kept uncensored in order to retain the heat of the moment. So if you are mature enough, please read with discretion. :-)
• Plus, if you haven't watched the episode yet, then do not proceed with reading this post. But need not worry...DCBLOG will compile all of these tweets into these posts after every episode so you won't be in the dark of how your favorites saw this all unfold.

After the jump, Week 9 of Are You The One? Second Chances.

DC SocialPulse: AYTO Second Chances - "This or That"

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BY DC CUEVA                     

■ @DC408Dxtr  @ TW / IG / YT

Happy Mother's Day to all of you from DCBLOG, including to my mom. And as we continue along our trip Inside the MTV Trifecta - and following our Pulse of The Challenge Invasion final, we have a treat for you in bringing your some dessert in Week 8 of Are You The One? Second Chances.
   Last week in Melbourne, Australia - and one of those countries where you drive on the left side of the road, the couple drove while blindfolded while their partners had to help them maneuver that steering wheel. In the end, Devin & Rashida establish control with their third mission win, and he helps to give Mike a chance to be Mr. Puppet Master. And the first signs that Mikala & Cameron are not a true perfect match comes to fruition when he tells her that she's boring.
   This week is the penultimate week before the final, and it gives everyone a reason to do something that's been synonymous with the show they got their start with: throw a party, and one taking place right by the beach. For one couple, they endure a roller coaster of emotions that could be the turning point in them finally being able to get back on track. For another perfect match, they grow closer and another begins to drift apart with the potential for a steal looming above. And for the lead member of the power alliance in the house, a plan that could enhance his villain status.
   All the action, reaction and interaction from this week awaits for you here, including one of them taking the mic to clear the air. And then, an ExtraTime AYTO double-shot: first, if you happened to catch daytime TV this past week, you might have spotted someone familiar in the audience of one of its most popular talk shows. Find out who that is, plus the girl who endured the most hate of the show's most controversial season and cast finally breaks her silence... we'll share you her thoughts.

• As we begin, please note there is explicit language in many of the tweets below, but they are kept uncensored in order to retain the heat of the moment. So if you are mature enough, please read with discretion. :-)
• Plus, if you haven't watched the episode yet, then do not proceed with reading this post. But need not worry...DCBLOG will compile all of these tweets into these posts.

Ahead after the jump, the Pulse of Week 8 of Are You The One? Second Chances.

DC SocialPulse: AYTO Second Chances - "Drive Me Crazy"

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BY DC CUEVA                     

■ @DC408Dxtr  @ TW / IG / YT

It's Sunday Funday and as this first weekend of May draws towards towards its conclusion with the MTV Movie & TV Awards taking center stage tonight, we at DCBLOG roll along Inside the MTV Trifecta as we look at week 7 of Are You The One? Second Chances.
   Last week in Australia, the season's second half began with the remaining five couples becoming filmmakers as they were put into a precarious position of having to film and show public displays of affection. For Cameron & Mikala, we saw some more inklings that their seemingly perfect relationship wasn't as perfect as it seemed. For Tori & Morgan, that meant him having to become a robot and her having paranoia of what might happen to them... and as it turned out, their second trip to The Choice proved to be all for naught, as last week's decision turned out to be a Blind Choice.
   This week, the same five couples begin back at square one as the couples turn to an always interesting challenge: having to drive while blindfolded, with the other playing the role of passenger having to help maneuver their way around. A title that seems fitting for one of the guys still remaining in Melbourne gets passed over to the newbie here when he tries to manipulate the other matches. And the latest twist of the tale of the only truth booth match continues, a big mistake could bring their relationship down.
   All the action, reaction and interaction from this week in AYTO land awaits for you here, along with our usual ExtraTime after the diary.

• As we begin, please note there is explicit language in many of the tweets below, but they are kept uncensored in order to retain the heat of the moment. So if you are mature enough, please read with discretion. :-)
• Plus, if you haven't watched the episode yet, then do not proceed with reading this post. But need not worry...DCBLOG will compile all of these tweets into these posts after every episode so you won't be in the dark of how your favorites saw this all unfold.

Driving blindfolded, a "Puppet Master" and a new perfect match... it's all ahead on the 'Pulse of AYTO Second Chances on DCBLOG.

DC SocialPulse: AYTO Second Chances - Episode 6

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BY DC CUEVA                     

■ @DC408Dxtr  @ TW / IG / YT

Welcome back yet again to Inside the MTV Trifecta on DCBLOG, as this week's posts roll along this Saturday night with the 'Pulse of Are You The One? Second Chances, and the second half has begun down in Melbourne, Australia.
   Last week, the couples took to an obstacle course for the most demanding test so far of their relationship where they maneuvered through a mud pit and having to both put together a bicycle and then ride it to the finish line. Not surprisingly, Devin & Rashida took back power couple status as she also let it out there that there could be more to their relationship headed their way. There was also some drama with Mike and Alicia, and most especially with Tori and Morgan, especially when they were put into The Choice, but they shared and stayed.
   This week, the second half of this season begins as the final five couples get ever closer to the big payday. But the matches find themselves in a precarious position when their latest challenge forces them to film all and show some public displays of affection. One of those couples we mentioned above may find themselves at a turning point in their relationship as paranoia hits one of them. And just when you think the surprises get even more crazier... it does down under.
   All the action, reaction and interaction of Episode 6 awaits in this journal, and after the Pulse, as the NFL Draft wraps up tonight we'll look at how an AYTO alum spent time overseas playing a game he loves in a country where the definition of the sport is much different.

• As we begin, please note there is explicit language in many of the tweets below, but they are kept uncensored in order to retain the heat of the moment. So if you are mature enough, please read with discretion. :-)
• Plus, if you haven't watched the episode yet, then do not proceed with reading this post. But need not worry...DCBLOG will compile all of these tweets into these posts after every episode so you won't be in the dark of how your favorites saw this all unfold.

After the jump, the 'Pulse of AYTO Second Chances as the second half begins.

DC SocialPulse: AYTO Second Chances - "End of the Line"

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BY DC CUEVA                     

■ @DC408Dxtr  @ TW / IG / YT

As you wrap up your weekend and a Sunday that saw an exciting El Clasico matchup, welcome on back to DCBLOG and the second of this Sunday doubleheader of the 'Pulse of the MTV Trifecta. Earlier, we brought you the last eliminations and mission from The Challenge Invasion, and now we bring this weekend to an end with Week 5 of Are You The One? Second Chances.
   Last week down in Melbourne, Australia, the house brought us back to that famous Spin the Bottle on AYTO Season 1 when they decided to entertain themselves with a game of strip flip cup. On the game side of things, the couples dealt with strangers in buying them gifts at a local thrift mall, which saw the couple pictured above, Tori & Morgan, retain power couple status in the house. And for the second straight week, there was a steal in The Choice, but this time there was a lot of bad blood in Hayden deciding to steal the $30,000 from the bank of him & Carolina. No wonder why that love triangle has seen a lot in the course of the past four months.
   This week, the couples take to a tricky obstacle course for what's the most-demanding challenge so far down under, which includes a pit full of mud and having to ride a bicycle. Meanwhile, there's concern for one of the three couples who have rotated power couple status in the house, while another tries to prove their affection for their partner. And someone spills a somewhat embarrassing secret about their partner and dreams of something from Fantasyland.
   All the action, reaction and interaction from this week in AYTO land awaits as the spinoff reaches its halfway point. And after the Pulse, if you're thirsty for some tea stick around for ExtraTime as we'll have a follow-up to the latest romantic reality show romance, involving a girl from the most-recent AYTO season and a guy from The Bachelorette...you'll want to check it out.

• As we begin, please note there is explicit language in many of the tweets below, but they are kept uncensored in order to retain the heat of the moment. So if you are mature enough, please read with discretion. :-)
• Plus, if you haven't watched the episode yet, then do not proceed with reading this post. But need not worry...DCBLOG will compile all of these tweets into these posts after every episode so you won't be in the dark of how your favorites saw this all unfold.

After the jump, it's week 5 of AYTO Second Chances as your weekend comes to a close with us at DCBLOG.

DC SocialPulse: AYTO Second Chances - "The Gift of Love"

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BY DC CUEVA                     

■ @DC408Dxtr  @ TW / IG / YT

Happy Easter to all of you from DCBLOG, and we hope you're enjoying this Sunday and family, friends and everyone else. We roll along with our weekend look Inside the MTV Trifecta by looking at Week 4 of Are You The One? - Second Chances. And continuing with the theme of surprise occuring on the first two shows we've covered, this week in Australia - no different.
   Last week, the eight remaining couples were tasked with having the easy job of taking selfies with famous Australian animals, but only if they had to move around dead animals and complete tough tasks before they had to do so. These matches were again put on the spot to overcome past histories, which included that week's winners, Tori & Morgan. And for another Season 4 couple, Francesca and Gio, his relationship with Alicia hampered them a bit, and were then sent into The Choice where, for the first time, The Steal was invoked...and it was her who took the money, with no bad blood between he realized he was not a perfect man.
   This week, with memories harkening back to Spin the Bottle back on AYTO Season 1, things once again reach that level of wild when the house takes part in a game of flip cup, with stripping included. They also have to deal with strangers no less in their latest mission of going all around a Melbourne thrift mall to look for gifts just for them. For Asaf, he tries to take his relationship with Kaylen from just a perfect match level to something new. And for the rocky relationship that is Carolina and Hayden, the house finds something to do with that, which may lead to that happening yet again.

Ahead, all the action, reaction and interaction to this fourth week of AYTO Second Chances as Team AYTO sees this latest chapter unfold, plus some of The Challenge's big names gather in New York City. And after the 'Pulse on ExtraTime, we'll take a look ahead to the return of a reality TV icon to MTV this summer. Clue: brace yourself for plenty of fear.

• As we begin, please note there is explicit language in many of the tweets below, but they are kept uncensored in order to retain the heat of the moment. So if you are mature enough, please read with discretion. :-)
• Plus, if you haven't watched the episode yet, then do not proceed with reading this post. But need not worry...DCBLOG will compile all of these tweets into these posts after every episode so you won't be in the dark of how your favorites saw this all unfold.

After the jump, Episode 4 of Are You The One? Second Chances, Pulse style.

DC SocialPulse: AYTO Second Chances - "Wolf of Match Street"

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BY DC CUEVA                     

■ @DC408Dxtr  @ TW / IG / YT

Welcome back to DCBLOG and our trip Inside the MTV Trifecta as your weekend is now winding down. And after we just saw Sergio Garcia defeat Justin Rose in one of the compelling Masters ever, and Russell Westbrook stamp his place as the NBA's triple double king, it's time for us to bring this Sunday to a close with the Pulse of Week 3 of Are You The One? - Second Chances.
   Last week down under, the nine remaining couples had to rely on each other in one being a caregiver and the other having a cast on, which made for some precarious moments for many, except for the two still fresh from their Caribbean heartbreak: Alicia & Mike and Carolina & Hayden going 1-2 for Season 5. But that wasn't the only think happening for Alicia, as her relationship with Giovanni got to another level, while Nate was once again at the center of girl drama. And in the Choice, Adam & Shanley shared and stayed, as Tori & Devin get into odds over strategy.
   This week, the attention turns to the outdoors as the eight left in Victoria are given the task to take selfies...provided they do plenty of work to take those photos. That includes having to deal with a bunch of dead animals. The dark side of the man me and Andrew Kirk referred to in our 2016 Debrief as "The Wolf" puts a strain on the relationship with his perfect match and the house. Perfect Matches are once again forced to overcome some baggage they've brought with them as they hope for success, which includes what happened fairly recently with another Season 4 couple.
   Ahead, the action, reaction and interaction from Team AYTO to this latest week in Are You The One? land, as well as one's words to their perfect match and thoughts from a key figure this week. And afterwards on ExtraTime, a touching tribute to a BMX legend gone too soon as Challenge host TJ Lavin pays tribute to the late Dave Mirra.

• As we begin, please note there is explicit language in many of the tweets below, but they are kept uncensored in order to retain the heat of the moment. So if you are mature enough, please read with discretion. :-)
• Plus, if you haven't watched the episode yet, then do not proceed with reading this post. But need not worry...DCBLOG will compile all of these tweets into these posts after every episode so you won't be in the dark of how your favorites saw this all unfold.

After the jump, the Pulse of Episode 3 of AYTO: Second Chances.

DC SocialPulse: AYTO Second Chances - "Wound Up In The V"

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BY DC CUEVA                     

■ @DC408Dxtr  @ TW / IG / YT

As you all enjoy this first weekend of April and this Sunday Funday, why not take a break from all of that to join in with us here at DCBLOG as we roll along with our look Inside the MTV Trifecta with Week 2 of Are You The One? - Second Chances.
   Last week, Melbourne, Australia welcomed seven fan favorite couples from AYTO's first four seasons plus three jet-lagged couples straight off the plane from the Caribbean (with a stop in LA for the reunion) as they all began the quest for who is the ultimate perfect match. There was a familiar sight in Devin winning something on these shows, as he and Rashida outlasted all the other couples in their quest to get to the house first. And along with the usual "get to know you", we saw the revealing of the twists to this season including The Choice.
   This week, the nine remaining couples (Derrick & Casandra were eliminated last week) are put to the test when they must figure out how to be a caregiver and to take a cast off of their partners. For one perfect match, one of them snaps when her partner's interest in pretty women distracts him from the game. After the two clicked in the premiere last week, the pot-stirrers of their respective fourth and fifth seasons get upset when one gets to spend time with one of their matches. And what happens when voting strategy gets in the way of those best laid plans?

All the action, reaction and interaction from Team AYTO awaits you on this 'Pulse diary, including some words exchanged between a few of the castmates too. And in the spirit of the biggest event in college sports taking place in the Final Four this weekend, stick around afterwards for ExtraTime as we'll open up the vaults to look at the basketball prowess of one of the Second Chances castmates.

• As we begin, please note there is explicit language in many of the tweets below, but they are kept uncensored in order to retain the heat of the moment. So if you are mature enough, please read with discretion. :-)
• Plus, if you haven't watched the episode yet, then do not proceed with reading this post. But need not worry...DCBLOG will compile all of these tweets into these posts after every episode so you won't be in the dark of how your favorites saw this all unfold.

A visit to the doctor, the Wolf meets a Snake, Originals face the Choice, and March Madness with Team Chocolate... it's all ahead on the 'Pulse of Week 2 of AYTO Second Chances.

DC SocialPulse: AYTO Second Chances - The Premiere

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length, take frequent eye breaks if you're reading this top to bottom. ***

BY DC CUEVA                     

■ @DC408Dxtr  @ TW / IG / YT

It's Sunday night - the end of your weekend and it's time for us to bring you the third and last installment of this week's 'Pulse posts where, so far, we've dissected The Challenge and earlier, Stranded with a Million Dollars. Last week was, of course, that most eventful final act to Season 5 of Are You The One? where that season's cast went into the record book for a most dubious reason: the first cast in the show's history to go 10 weeks without achieving their ultimate goal of lighting all beams at a matchup and gaining their share of the cash jackpot. But now, the focus turns to something new.
   It's Are You The One? - Second Chances, where ten fan favorite perfect matches have arrived not in a tropical paradise, but in the backdrop of one of the world's greatest countries and one of the most renowned cities for a new game that promises to not only bring that great mix of drama and love Are You The One? is known for, but add a whole dynamic to the game that promises to again change the game. From a pair of originals whose biggest moment came three years ago this weekend, to three of those couples who had encountered heartbreak in the Caribbean, and everyone in between, there is a Second Chance coming for everyone in Melbourne, Australia.
   This week, it's the premiere and the ten couples arrive down under as they compete in missions designed to test the strength of their relationship, and it doesn't come easy as each of them try to make their way to the new house, located in the fitting address of 10 Match Road. Almost off the bat, one notorious pot stirrer decides to make a play for last year's most notable player, while the man who singlehandedly turned around his cast into winners makes no hesitation in seeking control of the game. And of course, we have the usual "get to know you" among all of our couples, as well as the revealing of the several twists that promises to again turn this game on its head.
   Coming up, all the action, reaction and interaction from this premiere, the week leading up to it, and more of the aftermath of that chaotic Season 5 finale. And it seems that it's not just about love and money for this entire post, as after the diary on ExtraTime, find out which AYTO original made their MTV return last week... but in the hands of the channel's most popular bromance, Nev & Max.

As we begin, again if you're joining us out for the first time, welcome on in and get comfortable around this site. DCBLOG offers fans of the MTV Trifecta a unique look at Are You The One?, as well as The Challenge and Real World. The 'Pulse is an signature feature offering a look at the other show that takes place concurrent to the madness of what we're seeing on TV: the social media interaction between cast members, alumni and fans. It becomes equal to the big show as they wrap themselves around the communal viewing experience of watching themselves on TV.
   Presented to you here each weekend as part of our weekly set of posts, these exclusive running diaries are specially designed, curated and pieced together by yours truly in real-time - tweet by tweet and uncensored - to bring the hookups, drama, action and all else to you here. This is a service to all of you fans - both those who just want to relive the action, reaction and interaction in real time, or for the many who might not have experienced the buzz at the time of the episodes' ET airing and want to catch up in these diaries, posted to you here after it airs on MTV wherever you are.
   The Pulse is just part of DCBLOG's Trifecta coverage: with episode Wraps, thoughtful & in-depth analysis, and ExtraTime original stories, we take you beyond the drama to cover the people and the stories that take you beyond the hype, the headlines and the hookups. And it's presented by this long-time MTV fan who loves these shows as much as you do, and now covers them on this blog.

Now, the following are the actual tweets of the cast, alumni and fans as we got to see the premiere, along with the buildup to, and the aftermath of, the premiere and of course episodes 1 & 2.
• As we begin, please note there is explicit language in many of the tweets below, but they are kept uncensored in order to retain the heat of the moment. So if you are mature enough, please read with discretion. :-)
• Plus, if you haven't watched the episode yet, then do not proceed with reading this post. But need not worry...DCBLOG will compile all of these tweets into these posts after every episode so you won't be in the dark of how your favorites saw this all unfold.

After the jump, act 1 of Are You The One? - Second Chances.

MTV Trifecta: Countdown to AYTO Second Chances

BY DC CUEVA                     
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It is St. Patrick's Day, the first weekend of NCAA March Madness and, for many of you, Spring Break. And wherever you are, it's likely you'll be enjoying these next few days to party down, watch hoops and bring on the spring. And it's time for us at DCBLOG bring you our look at this week in the MTV Trifecta, where coming up we'll delve into the chaotic final act of Are You The One? Season 5, a can't-miss elimination on The Challenge: Invasion, and Week 4 of Stranded with a Million Dollars. And it's so big and momentous a week we have here, it'll take as many as six posts from now until Wednesday to dissect it all. But first tonight, we kick off this busy weekend with our milestone 400th overall post here on this site, and a look at something brand new.

In our nearly five years covering, documenting and writing on the MTV Trifecta - spanning the majority of these 400 posts since our first one back in spring 2013, a show has emerged onto the scene that has joined a longtime love of The Real World and a new passion of The Challenge to create the affectionate name of the Trifecta. Its name is Are You The One?, and it has brought MTV's signature blend of reality TV into the world of romantic reality dating shows. The result has seen five memorable seasons of this show, many romances spawned during and after the show with epic hook-ups and breakups, and a whole lot of drama that's made it TV's guiltiest guilty pleasure.
   Well, as you probably know, I am one of Are You The One's biggest fans and has had the pleasure of following this journey from the very beginning back in the winter of 2014. And the enormous success of that show, as well as the advice given to MTV by a very good friend of mine who's established himself as a top-notch insider in this profession covering this TV ecosystem, has spawned a new spin-off that will begin in five days from now when Are You The One? - Second Chances debuts. Ten fan favorite couples from each of AYTO's five seasons will be making their MTV returns this coming Wednesday for a second chance at love and cash in a whole new game where it's all about love and all about them. Think, this is their own version of The Challenge.

Coming up, we'll be looking at the couples who will be given a second chance at love, an in-depth look at what happened to each of them on their original seasons (and in some cases, what happened when they made the splash into the world of The Challenge), and what to expect on this game. This features twists aplenty which will make things even more interesting than sending in someone to the Truth Booth or watching some lights go up in the night sky.
   So once again, put your name tag on, get yourself comfortable and join in with us after the jump as we look ahead at Are You The One: Second Chances... the latest saga in our ongoing coverage of the MTV Trifecta on DCBLOG.