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21-05-2025
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'The Ultimatum: Queer Love' season one cast — where are they now?
Photo by Simone Thompson/Netflix 'The Ultimatum: Queer Love' season one cast — where are they now? When Netflix premiered The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On in 2022, viewers watched straight couples face a tricky question: 'Will you marry me, or walk away?' In 2023, the streamer spun off a bold new experiment in The Ultimatum: Queer Love, which featured five LGBTQ+ duos who swapped partners for 'trial marriages,' then reunited to decide if they'd commit forever or call it quits. Over ten drama‑packed episodes, one partner issued an ultimatum—marry or move on—and the candidates moved in with someone else, blurring lines of romance, identity, and self‑growth. After a fiery reunion special, only one pair stayed engaged. Now that Netflix has announced season 2, let's catch up with the original cast—where they started on camera, what happened behind the scenes, and where their love stands today. Yoly, haunted by her feelings for Xander, still accepted Mal's wedding proposal. However, continued rumblings about trust and honesty unraveled their bond. Their finale 'I do' rang hollow, and both acknowledged they'd rather be friends than spouses. Eventually, even that fizzled. See on Instagram Yoly dove into a 'dating me' era—solo cooking videos, dog‑mom adventures, and, in November 2023, soft-launched her new partner, Domenick Flores, whom she still dates as of May 2025. See on Instagram Her Instagram is a tapestry of travel vlogs, Pilates classes, and sunset kisses with her new love. See on Instagram Mal, ever the romantic, forged an unbreakable 'family' friendship with Lexi, FaceTiming her daily. See on Instagram She's deeply involved in community organizing, streaming self-care tips, and introducing us to her new girlfriend, Sammy Picone. See on Instagram Tiff, an LGBTQ+ coach hopeful, asked Mildred, a devoted mother and Zumba instructor, for marriage, despite repeated blowups over communication and Tiff's role in Mildred's son's life. Their trial pairing with other partners only magnified tensions, and a revealing reunion unveiled an alleged domestic dispute, culminating in Tiff's dramatic exit. No vows, no healing—just headlines. See on Instagram Tiff harnessed the drama into creative ventures, including co-hosting the Fweebs Podcast, launching Cameo shout-outs, and speaking at Pride events coast to coast. They're single, thrifting vintage looks, leveling up in web design studies, and advocating for domestic violence awareness. Their Instagram is a mix of motivational reels and cameo appearances. See on Instagram After losing their dog, Shylo, they introduced us all to their new dog, Bucket, a few months ago. See on Instagram Mildred retreated from the spotlight after social‑media backlash, resurfacing only for Zumba livestreams and occasional 'healing through dance' posts. Although Mildred hasn't returned to mainstream platforms, she's reportedly attending local fitness classes and focusing on her son—proof that stepping away can be part of one's own ultimatum to survive and thrive. She told Netflix Tudum that she's not ready for anything serious and enjoys being single. See on Instagram Vanessa, a fierce influencer, and Xander, a Hawaii‑based PT and coach, were the only couple to say no on their Ultimatum Day. Vanessa's fear of losing herself clashed with Xander's desire for partnership. Even though they had a sweet moment together during the reunion that seemed as though they'd continue in friendship, the two have slowly become more estranged. See on Instagram Vanessa, who was dubbed the villain on the season, decamped to L.A., embracing a 'solo era' of European backpacking, luxury brand collabs, and living her best life. See on Instagram It appears that she is currently single, despite some rumored relationships over the years. See on Instagram Xander, meanwhile, stayed in Hawaii. She launched her physical-therapy practice, studied to be a yoga instructor, and even weighed out a move to San Diego before deciding to stay put. See on Instagram In a photo collage reconnecting with the cast from the show, she said she would do it all over again just to be where she is now. Lexi, the confident content creator, laid down the law with Rae, a soft‑spoken software engineer, demanding a yes‑or‑no answer about marriage. In their trial marriage, Rae's chemistry with Vanessa sparked jealousy, but ultimately, Rae proposed to Lexi in a candlelit finale. Lexi tearfully accepted, vowing to build a future together. Yet fans cringed as Lexi's micromanaging clashed with Rae's need for emotional space, setting the stage for a rocky reunion. By reunion day, the engagement ring had already been shelved. Lexi shifted gears post‑show into full‑time influencing, partnering with wellness brands, sharing weight‑lifting clips, and launching a relationship with photographer Kristin Zancanelli (a.k.a. 'Zanc'), whom she engaged in March 2024. Lexi's content now celebrates queer love with floral ring selfies and workout duets. See on Instagram Rae, meanwhile, traded Orange County for Los Angeles and doubled down on personal empowerment. Why is her drink order always better than mine 😩 #fyp #funny #happyhour #drinks #couple The former fiancée boasts a thriving career as a software engineer, globe‑trotting TikToks, and weekly therapy sessions to unlearn people‑pleasing patterns. She's now in a relationship with talent manager Caitlin Kearney. See on Instagram Sam, an optimistic social worker, confronted Aussie, a nonbinary artist wrestling with past trauma, demanding a ring or a breakup. Their trial marriages tested Aussie's boundaries, as well as Aussie's journey through gender identity exploration, and anchored their bond. In a surprise finale, Aussie accepted Sam's proposal, promising to heal and grow together. Photo by Simone Thompson/Netflix They remain the only couple from Season 1 to still be engaged, prioritizing their personal journeys over wedding plans. See on Instagram On Instagram, Sam shares Aussie's leather‑punk lookbooks and wellness check‑ins, while Aussie chronicles nights out in Loewe boots and gender‑euphoric fashion experiments. Aussie credits Sam for allowing them to explore their identity, and in return, has coached Sam through family‑origin work and somatic therapy. See on Instagram Although they haven't set a date, they've locked down one detail: only Tiff and Vanessa get wedding invites. - YouTube Sam and Aussie's continued engagement proved that sometimes a bold ultimatum can blossom into a true partnership. The rest have scattered into new relationships, careers, and creative projects—each writing their own happily‑ever‑after, whether single, partnered, or soulfully solo. With season 2 on the horizon, six new queer couples will test love's boundaries all over again. Will Netflix's next batch finally produce a second success story? Or will more hearts be broken on the path to marriage? One thing's certain: we'll be here, popcorn at the ready, to track every ring, breakup, and soft‑launch in the queer love multiverse.
The Sun
15-05-2025
- General
- The Sun
I was so fed up of pulling out weeds in my garden – a £6 buy stopped them growing in the first place & improves my soil
A GARDENING expert has revealed how to drastically reduce the time spent trying to get rid of weeds. Pollyanna Wilkinson shared her must-try tips for thriving borders without hours of work. 3 3 Wilkinson spoke about managing weeds with Jojo Barr in an episode of their podcast The Ins & Outs. The conversation began when listener Tiff complained about the amount of time spent working on her garden. 'We recently bought a house and have inherited a large garden with well-established borders and a south-facing garden next to a field,' Tiff said. 'The garden brings me endless joy and I love nothing more than filling my house with lots of gorgeous flowers all year round, very lucky. 'However, all my husband and I seem to do is weed and repeat. 'Any top tips for keeping weeds at bay, is wood chip any good or is it just a matter of keeping on hoeing?' Wilkinson said all of her clients hate weeding but it's impossible to avoid the tedious task. She revealed there are two effective ways to minimise how often it must be done. New borders will have more weeds than 'very established' ones because of the way weeds germinate. 1. Fill your borders 'The number one thing I say is just to make sure there are enough plants in your borders so the weeds don't have enough space to thrive,' she said. 'It drives me wild, you just can't get rid of it' pro gardener reveals the nightmare weed every UK home is at risk of 'A lot of people make the mistake of having quite gappy borders and then basically you've just got a soil bed sat there waiting for weeds to seed into them 'You can also look at having plenty of ground cover as well. 'It's about choosing the right plants, you're not just choosing things that are rising out of the soil and the soil beneath is bare. 'Make sure you've got things like hardy geraniums or grasses or oh my gosh so many different things pachysandras, vincas and all sorts of ground covers to basically drown them out.' 2. Add mulch Wilkinson said the next step is having a 'nice, thick layer of mulch' to suppress the weeds by stopping the seeds from getting light. She advised against using wood chips in favour of using a material that's finely ground. 'I prefer to use something like mushroom compost as a mulch, or basically anything really nice and fine,' she said. 'We don't want the big chunky like play bark that you put in a kid's play area on your borders, that's not the dream. 'Think how long that's going to take to break down and add anything to the soil as well." Mushroom compost can be purchased from garden centres and online. Nick Hamilton owner of Barnsdale Gardens has shared his favourite plants and flowers you should consider adding to your garden, borders and pots. Tricyrtis A spectacular plant that gives a real exotic feel to any garden with its orchid-like, spotted flowers giving the impression that this plant should be tender but it is 'as tough as old boots!'. Penstemon I love this plants genus of because most will flower all summer and autumn. They'll grow in sun or semi-shade in a well drained soil and produce a non-stop display of tubular flowers in an array of colours and colour combination to suit all tastes. Luzula sylvatica 'Marginata' With the evergreen leaves edged with yellow it's great asset is that it will grow in sun or shade in any type of soil and is great as groundcover in the hardest spot to fill - dry shade. Eryngium x zabelii 'Big Blue' A stunning, nectar-rich plant that will feed the beneficial insects in your garden. Leave the flowerheads once they have turned brown because they look stunning with winter frost and snow, extending the plant's interest period. Sarcococca hookeriana 'Winter Gem' If you need winter scent then look no further than this compact, evergreen shrub. The scent is stunning and the evergreen leaves create an excellent backdrop for the summer flowers. Cornus sanguinea 'Anny's Winter Orange' A dwarf version of 'Midwinter Fire' the very colourful stems create a stunning winter display, particularly on sunny days. Rosa 'Noisette Carnee' A very well-behaved climbing rose that is perfect for training over an arch, pergola or gazebo. The small, 'noisette' flowers are blush-pink and produce the most amazing clove scent constantly from June to November. Sanguisorba hakusanensis 'Lilac Squirrel' I've never seen a squirrel with a drooping, shaggy lilac tail, but this variety will give your garden an unusual and different look throughout summer. It does need a moisture retentive soil but will grow in sun or semi-shade. Woodland Horticulture Mushroom Compost 60 Litres, for example, is £5.99 from Tates of Sussex Garden Centres. As for what mulch does, it "suppressed weeds, improves the soil, and helps with moisture level"s so there's a myriad of reasons to use it.". Wilkinson said many people use a membrane fabric to suppress weeds but they aren't a good option for plant borders because of how they rot. 'When you're trying to dig plants, if you're trying to put bulbs in a border it's an absolute nightmare,' she said. 'So, no I would much rather you do a nice thick layer of mulch than this cutting out of holes and putting things in.' 3
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
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DIA to take its final, viral '7 Mile + Livernois' dance party outside this weekend
A simple dance party at the Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA) turned into Detroit's biggest event of the winter season. When word got out, a follow-up event in March drew record numbers. This weekend, one final bash is taking place – and it's so big that they're taking it outside. On Friday, May 9, another dance party will be held on the DIA museum grounds from 6:30-9:30 p.m. to commemorate the closing of Detroit artist Tiff Massey's historic '7 Mile + Livernois' exhibition. Detroit-based DJs KESSWA and Donavan Glover will provide sounds for the evening. '7 Mile + Livernois' is an installation featuring sculptures commissioned by the DIA and is a vibrant, inclusive peek into Detroit's artistic ecosystem. February's dance party, in association with Massey's show, drew over 1,700 attendees to the DIA in a massive flex of multigenerational, cross-cultural community support. 'It was honestly the most incredible crowd I've ever seen at an art museum anywhere,' Katie Pfohl, DIA Associate Curator of Contemporary Art, said ahead of the March event. 'The whole city turned out for the set. It was just … it was amazing. I moved here from New Orleans, and so I've worked with a lot of musicians as artists in my own curatorial past. Tiff is also so connected to the city's music scene, and as we were talking about programming for the show, it just seemed like such a natural fit, for an exhibition that is really about celebrating the city's culture of creative expression, to invite musicians from the city to activate the museum. 'It's an incredibly fun, powerful event, but there's also such an interesting throughline in the evolution of some of the city's musical forms. The histories of the automotive industry and factories, music production, and artists like Tiff working with metalsmithing, they feel to me like an intrinsic part of the show, not just a program that we're doing on the side. It's an intrinsic part of Tiff's vision for the project, and her aspiration to really showcase and celebrate the city's creative work.' 'It's one thing to put on an exhibition,' said Pfohl, 'and it's something else to really invite people in to have a conversation with it. People were there, dancing in Rivera Court, but they were also seeing the exhibition and talking with their friends about it and having an incredible time. For me, it's really feeling the art merge with the music to activate a whole vibe. I'm not trying to get all cheesy about it, but it was really special the last time, and I just can't wait to feel that energy in the museum again.' The energy was definitely felt again: More than 2,500 revelers showed up for the March party, with lines stretching out the museum's front doors, down the steps, across the lawn, and all the way out to the street as people waited in freezing rain and snow to get in on the action. Popular now: 12-year-old Oxford girl stuns in school shooting drama at Detroit Public Theatre DIA board vice chair Marsha Battle Philpot expressed awe and gratitude at the size and vibe of the crowd in March. "I was unprepared for the extraordinary outpouring of people that visited not just the exhibit," she said, "but came to the DIA, so many of them for the very first time. We have a generation or even two here in Detroit, in particular, that had not had the advantage of doing field trips to the DIA because of the budget issues in the school systems. For many, this was their first foray in here, and that was astonishing to see their wonderful reactions. "The crowd itself was overwhelming. It was shoulder to shoulder, and it was such a wonderful thing. I thought that Diego Rivera might be smiling down at us to see this many human beings congregated beneath his beautiful work in the courtyard. I think that was a real measure of how Tiff's work has impacted the museum, not just because of the work itself, but what she has brought to bear in engaging the community here with the DIA, which has been really extraordinary." DIA chief operating officer Elliott Broom said the museum is 'thrilled' with the exhibition and all the interest generated around it. 'The exhibition has surpassed 200,000 in attendance, which is quite a feat for our museum,' said Broom, 'and the feedback from the visitors has been overwhelmingly positive. To celebrate the close of the exhibition, we really wanted to do something special, and so – weather dependent – we're going to move the party outside onto the front plaza of the museum. That is something that we have only reserved in the past for Fash Bash. 'The idea is that the guests will be able to dance on the plaza, and we'll have, of course, bars set up if people want to drink, and some light snacks will be available for purchase. But the aim is to do this closing party in a very special way, outside, in open air, which also gives us a chance to welcome a few more visitors. We're guesstimating that we will hit that 2,500 mark, but I wouldn't be surprised if we crest 3,000.' Broom said that, in addition to the outdoor party, Kresge Court will be open with music and an extra bar to serve overflow or host guests seeking a break from dancing. The museum, he said, also has a rain plan that moves the party back indoors. 'It's been incredible to see momentum build around this show, right up through its finish on May 11,' Pfohl told the Free Press this week. 'Tiff's work has truly brought the city into the museum, creating a citywide celebration of Detroit and its story that will continue to shape the DIA long after this exhibition closes.' Admission to Friday's 6:30 p.m. party is free with museum general admission at the Detroit Institute of Arts, 5200 Woodward Ave. General museum admission is free for residents of Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties. Non-resident entry is $20 for adults, $10 for seniors and college students, and $8 for children ages 6 – 17. At press time, advanced registration for the event was at capacity. For more information, visit Contact Free Press arts and culture reporter Duante Beddingfield at dbeddingfield@ This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Last DIA dance party to be held outdoors this weekend
Yahoo
21-03-2025
- Entertainment
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Gov. Gretchen Whitmer visits Detroit Institute of Arts to view Tiff Massey exhibition
A Detroit artist received official state recognition Thursday when Michigan governor Gretchen Whitmer visited the Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA) to tour Tiff Massey's '7 Mile + Livernois' exhibition. 'I've heard so many wonderful things about Tiff's work,' Whitmer said, 'and I just wanted to come and see it for myself. And I feel really lucky that I got to actually spend time with the artist. That's a unique thing, no? To have one of Detroit's own showing at the DIA. And I know it's really inspired a lot of people in the city, but certainly to have the opportunity to actually talk to the artist and understand and ask questions. It's really unique, and I feel really lucky to be here.' Massey called the experience 'an honor.' 'That you came and took the time out of governing all the people of Michigan, and no telling what else you're doing, to come and see what I've been working on. I'm honored. I'm honored for you to be here to see it.' Whitmer spoke glowingly of her affection for the DIA. 'You know, as someone who loves and appreciates the arts but doesn't have an artistic bone in her body,' she said, 'I love coming to DIA. It's a special place, and to get to spend time with this incredible artist — it's humbling. I have a great deal of respect for the work that she does. She's incredibly talented, recognized around the world, and we're really lucky that she's right here with us.' The pair spent about half an hour wandering the exhibit together and whispering together like old friends about the works on the walls and floors. 'We were mostly just talking about the ins and outs of the work,' said Massey. 'Things that are printed on the wall, (but also) things that a lot of people can't read about. There's a lot of press and things surrounding the exhibition, so I just wanted to talk about some of the other details, and just my personal experience of being aske to represent Detroit, and a lot of other representations: Black women, queer women, boss women, Detroit, 7 Mile. It's just a great opportunity.' DIA director Salvador Salort-Pons, traveling internationally on museum business, was unable to attend the event, but sent DIA board vice chair Marsha Battle Philpot as a proxy to represent the museum. 'We are beyond honored that the governor has come here in order to look at the relationship of this work,' said Philpot, 'not only to Detroit, but to the entire state of Michigan, and how inspiring this is to others in the arts throughout the state, and for those who wish to enjoy the arts, even if they are not artists.' In an official statement, Salort-Pons wrote, 'We thank Tiff for entrusting the DIA with this exhibition, and for the extraordinary dedication and creativity she brought to her work on this transformational show.' Katie Pfohl, DIA Associate Curator of Contemporary Art, commemorated the occasion with words of admiration for the governor's interest. 'It was such an honor to host the governor at the DIA,' Pfohl said, 'and to see such an incredible force in local and national politics so visibly support the arts at a time when they're under threat. Her embrace of the show and Tiff's message was an extraordinary affirmation of the arts' importance to this city.' The city of Detroit, and the art world writ large, are eagerly awaiting to learn what's next for Massey after such an explosive and prominent exhibition. 'The sky is the limit,' she said. 'There's no cap on that. I'm working on some permanent … situations outside that people can experience for a lifetime. I'm really into, as you can see, space and interactive works and things like that. I do have a philanthropic arm. It is really, high-key, about the community and the future of artists in Detroit and Michigan – where can we get access to actually seeing works like these on a regular basis, or access to studios that can actually jumpstart careers in multiple areas? 'I just don't understand why people say we don't have room for the arts when everything that we're looking at is designed by someone. We just need to tap more into that. So I'm definitely going to use my time on this earth to try to, you know, make it pop.' Gov. Whitmer expressed fondness for the piece Massey was commissioned by the museum to create as a response to late artist Donald Judd's 'Stack.' Last year, Massey told the Free Press that 'Stack' was 'a piece that I remember when I was a kid, it was installed on the contemporary walls. I wanted to climb it. So I was like, 'Let's go, I'm going to make my own 'Stack.'' Of Massey's response piece, Whitmer said the story touched her heart. 'It reminds me of growing up,' she said. 'It reminds me of my best friend, Ursula. It's powerful to see it next to a piece that actually inspired Tiff as a young person when her mom brought her here.' Whitmer said the exhibition is just one representation of Michigan's strong arts workforce. 'We want to deliver a Michigan that appeals to all people,' she said, 'and where every person can find a path to be successful in this state. The arts (are) an important part of that. It is about quality of life. It is about a well-rounded education. It is about a statement of who we are, and it's about learning and education. I'm hopeful that we can continue to expand on what we have been able to do in Michigan. It is not just an extracurricular — it's a fundamental part of robust education and a robust life.' Tiff Massey's '7 Mile + Livernois' is on display through May 11, 2025. For more information, visit Contact Free Press arts and culture reporter Duante Beddingfield at dbeddingfield@ This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Gov. Whitmer visits DIA to see Tiff Massey's '7 Mile + Livernois' show
Yahoo
06-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
DIA's massive dance party last month was like no other. Now it's happening again.
A simple dance party at the Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA) turned into Detroit's biggest event of the winter season — and if you missed it, there's another happening this weekend. Friday, March 7, another dance party will be held in the museum's Rivera Court from 6:30-8:30 p.m., in conjunction with Detroit artist Tiff Massey's historic '7 Mile + Livernois' exhibition. '7 Mile + Livernois' is an installation featuring sculptures commissioned by the DIA, and is a vibrant, inclusive peek into Detroit's artistic ecosystem. February's dance party event in association with Massey's show drew over 1,700 attendees to the DIA in a massive flex of multigenerational, cross-cultural community support. 'It was honestly the most incredible crowd I've ever seen at an art museum anywhere,' said Katie Pfohl, DIA Associate Curator of Contemporary Art. 'The whole city turned out for the set. It was just … it was amazing. I moved here from New Orleans, and so I've worked with a lot of musicians as artists in my own curatorial past. Tiff is also so connected to the city's music scene, and as we were talking about programming for the show, it just seemed like such a natural fit, for an exhibition that is really about celebrating the city's culture of creative expression, to invite musicians from the city to activate the museum. 'It's an incredibly fun, powerful event, but there's also such an interesting throughline in the evolution of some of the city's musical forms. The histories of the automotive industry and factories, music production, and artists like Tiff working with metalsmithing, they feel to me like an intrinsic part of the show, not just a program that we're doing on the side. It's an intrinsic part of Tiff's vision for the project, and her aspiration to really showcase and celebrate the city's creative work.' Also this weekend: 'Young and the Restless' star Victoria Rowell heads to Detroit in 'Jason's Lyric: Live' Also this weekend: Detroit Public Theatre's 'Confederates' examines struggles of Black women in America The spectacularly named DJ Problematic Black Hottie will serve up tunes during the March 7 event, and during a May 9 dance party celebrating the exhibition's closing, DJ Kesswa, a favorite of Pfohl's, will preside. 'I think that it's one thing to put on an exhibition,' said Pfohl, 'and it's something else to really invite people in to have a conversation with it. People were there, dancing in Rivera Court, but they were also seeing the exhibition and talking with their friends about it and having an incredible time. For me, it's really feeling the art merge with the music to activate a whole vibe. I'm not trying to get all cheesy about it, but it was really special the last time, and I just can't wait to feel that energy in the museum again.' Pfohl's advice for people who didn't make it last time? 'Come early,' she said. 'Bring your friends. It ends at 8:30 p.m., but the museum will remain open till nine o'clock. We want to make sure there's enough time for people to experience everything.' Admission to Friday's 6:30 p.m. party is free with museum general admission at the Detroit Institute of Arts, 5200 Woodward Ave. General museum admission is free for residents of Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties. Non-resident entry is $20 for adults, $10 for seniors and college students, and $8 for children ages 6 – 17. Contact Free Press arts and culture reporter Duante Beddingfield at dbeddingfield@ This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: DIA to hold another dance party in Rivera Court on March 7
