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19 times Netflix reality stars were more chaotic than seasoned vets
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19 times Netflix reality stars were more chaotic than seasoned vets

Early on, Netflix's unscripted stars were still finding their footing in the reality TV landscape. Now, these personalities are captivating audiences and proving they can deliver memorable moments with the best of them.

 
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Jessica from 'Love Is Blind'

Jessica from 'Love Is Blind'
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This queen gave her dog wine on national television and had us all side-eyeing her very messy love triangle (or was it square?). The "I'm 34" and "Mark is 24" conversations were just the tip of the chaotic iceberg. 

 
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Shake from 'Love Is Blind'

Shake from 'Love Is Blind'
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He treated the pods like a shallow dating app, made some truly wild comments about his partner not giving him an "animalistic" attraction, and then doubled down at the reunion like a supervillain. The audacity was off the charts. It's probably why he was on Season 1 of House of Villains.

 
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Francesca from 'Too Hot To Handle'

Francesca from 'Too Hot To Handle'
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Lana's rules? Those were merely suggestions for Francesca, who seemed to thrive on breaking them and stirring the pot, all while racking up fines and leaving a trail of bewildered exes across multiple shows. 

 
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Bartise from 'Love Is Blind' and 'Perfect Match'

Bartise from 'Love Is Blind' and 'Perfect Match'
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Bartise from Love Is Blind famously told his partner, Nancy, that he was more attracted to another contestant and then proceeded to make questionable decisions across two different reality shows. His confidence often far outweighed his self-awareness. 

 
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Irene from 'Love Is Blind'

Irene from 'Love Is Blind'
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Irene's short-lived engagement to Zack was a masterclass in uncomfortable interactions and mean-girl energy, especially considering her friendship with Micah. The pod tears felt very different once they were face-to-face. 

 
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Bryce from 'Too Hot To Handle'

Bryce from 'Too Hot To Handle'
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Living on his boat, talking about his boat, and making decisions as questionable as his boat parties: Bryce was a one-man chaos machine who seemed utterly oblivious to the rules or social cues. 

 
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Shake from 'The Mole'

Shake from 'The Mole'
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Not to be confused with Shake from Love Is Blind, this contestant's gameplay on The Mole was so erratically terrible that he almost convinced everyone he had to be the Mole through sheer incompetence. His attempts at sabotage were often just ... confusing. 

 
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Mama Carol (John Franklin) from 'The Circle'

Mama Carol (John Franklin) from 'The Circle'
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This catfish played the sweet, innocent mom card while expertly manipulating his way through the game, causing an absurd amount of chaos when his real identity was almost blown. His commitment to the character, though, was hilariously intense. 

 
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Taylor from 'The Circle'

Taylor from 'The Circle'
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While playing as "Tolu," Taylor formed a "sisterhood" alliance with another player, and they weren't afraid to play dirty and call people out with savage precision. Taylor's directness as Tolu caused pure, unfiltered chaos for her competitors ... and viewers. 

 
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Davina from 'Selling Sunset'

Davina from 'Selling Sunset'
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Davina's legendary attempt to sell that $75 million house with unwavering (and some might say delusional) confidence still echoes in the Hollywood Hills. She had a knack for saying the wrong thing at the most inopportune moments. 

 
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Shaina from 'Love Is Blind'

Shaina from 'Love Is Blind'
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The squinting, the crop tops, the intense religious conflict with Kyle, and her lingering feelings for Shayne made her journey a whirlwind of chaotic energy. 

 
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Kevin from 'Bling Empire'

Kevin from 'Bling Empire'
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Thrown into a world of unbelievable wealth, Kevin's often bewildered reactions, sometimes questionable dating choices, and attempts to fit in created many hilariously chaotic moments on Netflix's Bling Empire. He carried that energy with him to Peacock's The Traitors, too!

 
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Damian from 'Love Is Blind' and 'After The Altar'

Damian from 'Love Is Blind' and 'After The Altar'
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After saying "I do ... not" at the altar, Damian then brought another woman (Francesca, hello again!) to an anniversary party for the couples that did get married. The sheer nerve was a special kind of messy that we still can't get over. 

 
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April from 'The Ultimatum'

April from 'The Ultimatum'
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April's singular focus on getting engaged to Jake, complete with sneaking through his phone, made for a truly wild and often uncomfortable ride. 

 
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Colby from 'The Ultimatum'

Colby from 'The Ultimatum'
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Colby proposed to someone else during his trial marriage, then re-proposed to his original partner, Madlyn, and they announced their pregnancy at the reunion. Talk about a speed run of chaotic life decisions!

 
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Khat from 'The Circle'

Khat from 'The Circle'
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Khat entered The Cirlce playing hard and wasn't afraid to make bold, pot-stirring moves, turning alliances on their heads. Her intensity was palpable ... even through a screen. 

 
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Chase from 'Too Hot To Handle'

Chase from 'Too Hot To Handle'
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Mr. "Alpha Male" often found himself in the middle of drama, whether it was breaking rules or getting into petty squabbles. His self-perception and actual impact were usually hilariously misaligned. 

 
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Chelsea from 'Selling Sunset'

Chelsea from 'Selling Sunset'
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Never afraid to speak her mind or jump into a brewing office feud, Chelsea quickly established herself as a pot-stirrer who could give even the OG agents a run for their money in the drama department. 

 
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Jeramey from 'Love Is Blind'

Jeramey from 'Love Is Blind'
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The now-infamous jet ski picture, the late-night "location sharing" with Sarah Ann until 5 a.m., and the subsequent gaslighting attempts provided a truly chaotic storyline that had viewers yelling at their screens again and again. 

Jacquez Printup

Jacquez Printup has been writing about all things entertainment, including reality TV, pop culture, and celebrity news, since his time as a student at Ohio University. Since graduating, he's continued binging seasons of "Vanderpump Rules" and “Big Brother” and talking about them online. His writing has been featured in publications like ScreenRant, Yahoo, RealityTea, Yardbarker, and in the popular television series "The Real Housewives of Atlanta

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