10 Reality TV Couples That Had Messy Public Breakups And 10 That Are Still Together

Things between Tom Sandoval and Ariana Madix seemed totally fine until the biggest news broke recently that the two called it quits following Madix finding an alleged sexual video of costar Raquel Leviss on her then-boyfriend’s phone. It’s alleged that the two had a secret affair for months. The two have been in a long-term relationship for nearly a decade, first getting together on Vanderpump Rules. 

Ronnie and Sam’s relationship woes were captured on Jersey Shore heavily. From emotional breakdowns to yelling and combative arguments, it was clear that these two were toxic from the jump. The estranged exes dated on and off for four years, officially ending their relationship in August 2014. 

Chrishell Stause and Justin Hartley seemed to have the perfect relationship, as the Selling Sunset star gushed about her partner often. However, things were not great when Hartley texted Stause on camera that they were getting divorced. They married in 2017 after knowing each other for four years, then divorced in 2021. 

Lisa Hochstein was crazy about Lenny. However, The Real Housewives of Miami couple displayed signs of trouble in paradise and a devasting surprise divorce in the current season. Lisa claims she was blindsided by Lenny’s decision to divorce, and the two haven’t gotten along since the messy divorce. Lisa has moved on to Jody Glidden amid the divorce, and good for her! 

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Camille Meyer solidified her spot on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills after viewers got to see the end of her marriage. Camille and Kelsey ultimately ended their relationship after she accused him of cheating with his now-wife, Kayte Walsh. Camille married David Meyer in 2018 and has happily moved on. 

If you’re a Love is Blind fan, then you would know that Giannina Gibelli and Damian Powers showed early signs that it wouldn’t work out, from their petty bickering to random arguments. It all played out on the show and on Love After the Altar. Giannina has moved on to date The Bachelor’s Blake Horstmann, and they recently celebrated their one-year anniversary. The two met on Paramount Plus’ All-Star Shore featuring different reality personalities from Love Island USA to Geordie Shore. 

Tamra Judge and Simon Barney’s divorce played out on The Real Housewives of Orange County and ended up being a brutal battle. Barney made accusations about her parenting style. They divorced in 2011, and she is happily married to Eddie Judge now. They got married in 2013.

Unfortunately, the winners of Love Island USA Season 4 did not make it after Zeta Morrison revealed that Timmy Pandolfi’s whole composure changed towards her after they took the win home. She also said that his family advised him to pair up with the “dark-skinned” because “America loves that,” in an hour-long podcast with Murad Merali. The red flags began right after they left the villa. Timmy insists that the two agreed to put on a front in order to win the show. 

Zay Wilson and Rae Williams went on Netflix’s The Ultimatum to decide whether to get married or be done with each other. Both had a deep love for each other, but Rae’s constant problems with Zay were his anger and constant going out and then not coming home very late, mostly not until dawn. Zay’s problem with Rae was the inability to express her emotions in the relationship. The couple had a huge fight after he came home late, so much so that she kicked him out of the apartment after he grabbed her. 

Love is Blind viewers are happy to know that Lauren Speed-Hamilton and Cameron Hamilton celebrated their four-year anniversary in November 2022. The couple attends award shows and travels together often, which is all they wanted to do, as they expressed on the show. They are living their best life, and their romance story will always be the franchise’s fan favorites. The two are actively trying to conceive. 

Molly-Mae and Tommy Fury’s relationship played out on Love Island UK Season 5. One of the most attractive couples, the pro boxer and creative director of PrettyLittleThing, had challenges in the villa like every islander. From Fury grafting towards Maura Higgins to Molly-Mae and Maura becoming best friends. The reality TV couple recently welcomed a baby girl and are planning a Disney-themed wedding. 

Emily and Cam didn’t have the smoothest relationship on Netflix’s hottest show, Too Hot To Handle. The two seemingly beat the public odds by maintaining a relationship since the show ended. Emily and Cam recently hit a rough patch after Cam was unfaithful to her during her vacation in Thailand earlier last year; however, the two have moved passed it. They met on Too Hot To Handle Season 2 and have been together ever since. 

Though Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi rarely posts her husband, Jionni LaValle, on social media, the two are still going strong. After meeting on Jersey Shore at a nightclub in 2010, the couple experienced trial and tribulations. However, they seemed to always come back to each other. They got married in 2014 and have three children together. 

No one ever thought Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt would make it from The Hills, but they welcomed their second boy in December 2022. The two haven’t got the best cut on the show starring Lauren Conrad, and their relationship caused woes in their friendships. In The Hills: New Beginnings, viewers get an insight into their relationship and the two struggling to conceive. The couple’s vulnerability from being dead broke to staying afloat and spending money wisely was documented in After Shock: Heidi & Spencer in 2013. They are obsessed with each other, and Spencer has proven to be super supportive. 

It’s safe to say Paige Turley and Finn Tapp deserved that Love Island win during Season 5 of the series. Finn came in and had his sights on one person: Paige! Their romance has continued to stay strong and steady. In January, they celebrated their three-year anniversary! The 2020 winners are head over heels for each other still.

After dramatic breakdowns and arguments during Summer House in the earlier seasons, everyone is shocked to know that Amanda and Kyle are considered the strongest couple in the house. The two found a groove and were able to work through the past, which is essential in any reality TV couple. The couple wed in 2021. 

Clinton Moxam and Uche Nwosu were told they were not a perfect match on MTV’s Are You The One Season 6 but continued their relationship on the show, and after, not caring! Well, lucky they did because though they might have been a “perfect match” on the show, they are IRL. They did long-distance for the longest and eventually moved in together. The couple tied the knot on September 4, 2021, living happily ever after.