Just to let everyone know that Fox Reality Channel is having a Paradise Hotel marathon! They will be showing both the first season and the season season this weekend. If you haven’t seen either of the seasons or just want to watch again, now is a great time to see a cult favorite in the reality tv world! Long live Paradise Hotel!

Bookmark It

After watching the Paradise Hotel 2 reunion I can honestly say that I know hardly anything more about the show then before watching the reunion. Only a few interesting things came from the gathering of the past hotel guests so without further adieu here is the Paradise Hotel 2 reunion in a nut shell:

- Mike & Tanya are not dating but still “crushing”
- Zack and Steph are not dating (Thank you Missy for the info!)
- TD and Lauren still hate each other
- Krista is still a virgin
- Everyone else who fought basically made up
- Krista, Mike and Chris were voted most likely to win if played again

Bookmark It

After several weeks, several new guests and several twists and turns, Paradise Hotel 2 finally comes to a close. Tonight the final two couples of TD/Ryan and Stephanie/Zack faced off against the seven judges of Paradise to crown the winner. It all started off with a lengthy recap showing last weeks drama and how all four of those left in the finales were targeted and argued with someone. The next morning Stephanie and TD realized their actions were stupid and once again became friends. It seems this happened throughout the whole season once the hangover wore off.

The seven judges then convened to question the two couples and to see how they should vote. Mike and Krista both targeted TD as they blamed her for their demise the night before. Both got an answer they didn’t expect and that was TD apologizing and basically saying she didn’t push Ryan to vote them out but he agreed with her that was the move to make. James’ comment got a few jaws to drop as he asked Steph if she was “sleeping her way to the top” since she “crushed” with both finalists: Ryan and Zack. The said she didn’t but it just seemed to end up that way. Myrna’s question once again brought up Zack’s mention of why he would be mean to her. He told her it was done to make sure people didn’t believe the two were together. He said they all hated her so he had to hate her to “fit it”, she didn’t like that too much.

The four were then given the chance to say one final statement to all voters. Zack was first and let them all know that he was loyal to everyone he gave his word to and everyone that gave their word was loyal to him. Stephanie was up first and gave a really good reason why people should vote for her and Zack. She let each of them know what she will take back with her and how they changed her since she entered the hotel. TD was next and gave a very tear filled speech as to why she played the game the way she did. She was right as she shouldn’t feel guilty that she is in the finals and that she shouldn’t feel guilty for speaking her mind and I think some of the judges were swayed by this. Ryan was last to go and actually had something to say. He only spoke to Krista and Mike, the two he hurt the most, and let them know he is sorry. He wasn’t asking for their vote but only asking them to forgive him.

That night it was then time to crown the winner and that the judges did. Each were asked to pick the couple they want to see win the grand prize and in a close vote of 4 - 3, Zack and Stephanie were crowned the winners of Paradise Hotel 2. Like the previous season the win came with a twist as TD and Ryan were given the power to crown only one winner between Stephanie and Zack. That winner would receive an envelope containing the prize. Although it seemed they would pick Stephanie, both decided to give Zack the title of winner of Paradise Hotel. He was then shocked with another twist that allowed him to split the money between himself and two others in any amount he chose. He was given $200,000 to either keep or he could split it between one or two other people from the judges and the other final players.

After some deliberation Zack made his chose and decided to split his prize money between both TD and Stephanie. He gave TD $20,000 and then split the remaining between himself and Stephanie evenly. This gave both Stephanie and Zack $90,000 each and also gave them the share in the win. That concludes Paradise Hotel 2 and the drama that came along with it. I was kind of surprised to see Zack win after coming back into the game for a third time and then so generously splitting his money. It was a great run for the show and hopefully it will be back for a third season. If you aren’t done with Paradise Hotel 2 yet you can catch the reunion on Fox Reality. Once I see it I’ll be sure to rehash all that went down!

Now that the shows over and Zack won the game what do you all think? Leave a comment and discuss if Zack deserved to win and if his split was right.

Read the rest and discuss with fellow fans!

Bookmark It

On last weeks episode we were left with a teaser that Raheim, the hotels bad boy, would be returning to the game for a very special reason. This week he did just that and his choices resulted in another double elimination. It all started as the guests were put through another Pandora’s Box. Once again the explosions occurred as this time it seemed Myrna was being targeted. In his question James outed Myrna as having no connection to any of the remaining guys. Another question was then asked about Myrna where she failed to defend herself. When it was her turn to ask a question she turned it around which erupted in an argument with Mikey. She ended up making herself look even worse but that’s what usually happens when Pandora’s Box is brought into play. The last question of the night was then read by a very special guest. Raheim walked through the door to let everyone know he was there and there to “do a job”.

With Raheim there everyone was on their toes. Some where scared, such as TD and Stephanie, while others were excited to see his return. He wanted the night to go well so he told them all to simply party the night away and that they did. James, Stephanie and TD seemed to cling to him right away knowing he would have some sort of power in the game. Myrna and Zack did the opposite and thought if they tried to stay as “outsiders” they would avoid the drama Raheim was sure to bring.

The next morning things changed quickly as everyone tried to get their chance to talk to Raheim. While most were doing that Zack pulled Krista aside to let her know that James, who she trusts, wanted to get Ryan out last round when Zack was immune. She didn’t like this too much and realized then that James was playing the game “too hard” and she felt that was a bad thing to do. Throughout the rest of the episode Krista’s hatred towards James builds but it ultimately helps both him and her in the end.

When it came to discussions with Raheim everyone seemed to patch things up. When he talked to Stephanie she let him know that everything between them was a huge misunderstanding. He seemed to believe her, even though she was telling the truth, and it somewhat assured that Stephanie wouldn’t be going home thanks to Raheim. TD was next up and the conversation was very similar. He told her that he understand why she did what she did and wasn’t upset that she had to make an alliance with the new people to further her in the game.

Next up was a crucial one as Krista pulled Raheim aside to let him know about James. She told him how James would tell her he had to get Raheim out and also mentioned what Zack said about getting out Ryan. He wasn’t happy with the news she just dealt him and pulled both James and Mikey inside. He asked both if they ever wanted him out of the game and both said no. Later Krista told James what she told Raheim and also told him she couldn’t choose him as her roommate. It’s interesting how one person coming back into the game changed several relationships. It almost brought everyone together in a way which I would have never have predicted.

James and Raheim then had a private conversation before the elimination could occur. Here James admitted that he did say he wanted Raheim out at some point but blamed anger and beer. Raheim seemed to understand but then laid it all out. He told James that nobody in the game trusts him anymore and anything he does there really isn’t anyone he can choose that will keep him in the game. James seemed to know this was the case but I don’t really think he knew how bad it was for him, game wise.

When it was time for the elimination to occur everyone wanted to know why Raheim was there and what he would be doing. Amanda then very simply asked Raheim who was most trustworthy and least trustworthy still at Paradise. He chose Mikey to be the most and James to be the least (oh what a shocker! not). The twist the producers probably had in mind then backfired as Amanda revealed that both Mikey and James were safe and were actually given the power to send one person home each. It’s kind of unfair but I guess the twists in Paradise never are. Raheim chose both people who were his friends and it guaranteed that two newbies would be leaving. In the end Mikey sent Aaron home while James chose Myrna to leave. Raheim also left the hotel leaving the game in its final seven. Next week more drama ensues thanks to James and it seems even Mikey is turning on him. Then we get back to normal as a single elimination occurs that declares the final three couples.

Bookmark It

Tonight the twists that made the first season of Paradise Hotel so insane returned. Not only did the casino reward return but the double elimination returned as well. Since we are down to the final hotel guests they have to start leaving more often and that means more twists to come. Tonight was no different as we started off by taking a look at the two sides.

It seems like right now the new people alliance is somewhat falling apart. With Zack now in the game it seems like he wants to sway Chris to his side and with him both Stephanie and TD. Although this is the case it seems that Chris wants Aaron to stay in the loop as well even though Zack does not want Chris in his “clique”. It’s interesting to see how Zack kind of ripped the newbies alliances part by simply telling Chris he wants to work with him. It’s almost like Chris wanted to drop Aaron for awhile now and Zack just gave him that chance.

Myrna was another one who was kind of on the outs of both alliances. She’s liked by all the guys but none of them really want her in the game. Zack believes she’ll just hurt the new guys while the OG’s just want her out for getting Tanya out last round. Myrna wasn’t shown too much this episode other then explaining flashing back to her fights with both Zack and Aaron.

On the originals side it was more of last weeks James and Lauren drama. Nobody from the originals caused any drama this week other then Lauren who everyone now believes is playing all the guys. James and Zack mentioned it at different times how Lauren is trying to get all the guys to like her in order to be safe on all accounts. Little did she know the one guy who she didn’t try to as Amanda would say “cozy up to” would be the one who send her out of Paradise.

It was then time for another envelope to appear and it was to announce the return of the Paradise Hotel Casino. If I remember correctly the casino caused tons of drama last season so I was excited that they brought it back. A game of poker with a “special prize” at the end was played with James taking a win over Zack. Amanda then appeared to let everyone know that she would announce what his prize was at the next elimination, which just happened to be right then and there.

Everyone was then sent down to the pool where the next elimination was to occur. The guys outnumbered the girls this week so that meant one of them would be going home. With his win of the poker tournament, James was told he was safe and was also given first pick. He quickly went to TD and every one’s mouths dropped as they knew this would screw over the newbie alliance. They had it all planned out who would go to who, but with James having immunity and him going to TD everything was very screwed up.

Zack was then up and if he was smart he would have went to either Lauren or Krista since this would have surely sent one of the OGs home. Instead he went to Stephanie, ensuring that either Chris or Aaron would leave. Ryan was up next and went to Lauren as normal while Chris went to Myrna. Mike was next up and went to the only remaining original girl who was open and that was Krista. Aaron was last and was obviously upset. He knew that Chris had made a deal with Zack then and it hit him hard. He walked over to Myrna and probably knew she would send him home.

Amanda then shocked us with another twist to the game as James was allowed to choose who would go home between Aaron and Chris. Usually Myrna would have done this as she was the one with the two guys who chose her. She was going to keep Chris in the game but James had other plans. He quickly told Chris that his time in paradise was over, saving Aaron who thought he was a goner. Chris was then told that he wasn’t leaving empty handed and was allowed to choose a girl to also take out of the running for the grand prize. It was between Myrna, Lauren and Krista. He would have never chose Myrna as she was going to keep him in the game and stuck to his guns to take Lauren out. With this sudden move and the several twists, both sides are down by one. Next week it seems that more twists await as Raheim, the seasons troublemaker, returns for some reason. Amanda did say that Zack would be the last “new” person entering paradise so technically Raheim could return as he is in fact not new to the season. Who knows what “twists” will come from next week but I’m sure it will be just as dramatic as tonight was.

Bookmark It

Last week on Paradise Hotel Tanya left the game, leaving Mikey without his girlfriend and the originals (OGs) in a state of weakness. That drama continued first thing tonight as everyone realized Tanya was gone. Mikey was hit the hardest as Myrna, his new roommate who was the same girl who sent Tanya home, locked him out of his own room. She said she was scared of what he might do or say, but that’s her own fault. The rest of the OGs weren’t happy with the decision of Tanya going either. All said that Myrna was now enemy number one and wanted her out first chance they got.

The next day a new arrival stepped foot into Paradise…. kind of. Zack, who was on the first season of Paradise Hotel, is the new arrival for season 2 and is also the last person entering the game. If you’ve seen the first season you know that Zack is very explosive. He was kicked out for saying he would beat up another guy on the show. Zack also fell in love on the first season. He was on the “Tanya” end of things with Amy as a new guy sent him packing as Myrna sent Tanya packing. I never expected to see anyone from the first season turn up again, besides Toni maybe, and Zack returning will surely stir up the pot.

With the game completely split down the middle it’s obvious that Zack will decide which group moves on to the “grand prize”. He seemed to gravitate more towards the originals, maybe because he was once one himself. He seemed to click well with Mike after reading Tanya’s letter. She let him know how close her and Mike was and it seems like Zack came in with perfect timing. Both he and Mike felt similar feelings on Paradise Hotel so they will obviously have a bond. The question is will that bond turn into some sort of alliance, we shall wait and see.

Since we are getting close to the end the people at Paradise let the guests out on a little trip. The guys were sent on a deep sea fishing trip while the girls got almost everything waxed. Now I can see how fishing is fun but how is waxing a reward? Maybe it’s a girl thing. On the guy’s trip they all let Zack know about the girls. Myrna was the one brought up the most and the OGs continued to work on Zack that she’s one to watch out for.

While the guests were lounging at the pool some interesting things happened. The OGs basically swarmed around Zack, not allowing any of the newbies to talk to him. This could be a plan of attack but it doesn’t seem that way. Zack could easily go and talk to the others himself but he just doesn’t seem to want to. It was then announced that the originals and newbies would split up and each have a separate dinner. I’m not sure if the show wanted Zack to finally have some time with the other group or if it was all planned out before hand. It was interesting to see Myrna put on the spot for once and told she’s very “valley girlish”. Zack told her to not put any makeup on or get dressed up for dinner but she didn’t care to listen. It then turned into a semi-fight so I assume anything between the two was quickly squashed.

After dinner everyone regathered for a good old game of “truth or dare”. That game can never lead to any good and it actually seemed to hurt the OGs a ton. Lauren was asked to pick the person she found most attractive and kiss them. Her and James have been close the entire season but she decided to pick Zack. James didn’t like this too much and retaliated by doing the same to Myrna. Lauren didn’t seem to care, which angered James more. It also set Zack up for a switch to the newbies as he realized he would never be safe with the OGs. It is smart what he’s thinking as Lauren and Krista would never select him over Mikey, James or Ryan. At the very end we saw the start of something new as Zack woke Chris up to tell him that he wants a final four deal with himself, Chris, Stephanie and TD. Should be an interesting next episode as it seems the Paradise Hotel casino is back up. If I remember correctly, that caused some drama last time around so who knows what it will bring this time.

Bookmark It