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11 lesbian & sapphic reality dating shows & where to watch them
If lesbian reality TV shows are going to do one thing, it's entertain. The chaos, the drama, the romance and, let's be honest, the spiciness of sapphic content just cannot be surpassed.It's why shows like The Ultimatum: Queer Love and (back in the day) A Shot at Love with Tila Tequila (even if that one aged like milk) had such a pop culture impact. And yet, there aren't enough of them, if you ask us.But there are a few, and they are all worth a binge. Some of these may be a rewatch, while others, particularly those from across the globe, may have slid under your radar. But if youre craving some more lesbian and sapphic reality dating competition, weve got you covered. Here are 11 must-see shows and where you can watch them right now. I Kissed a GirlI Kissed a Girl is the UKs first-ever dating reality show that focuses solely on WLW, and what a way to kick things off. The show, which is hosted by Dannii Minogue, was a spin-off of the popular gay version, I Kissed a Boy. The way it worked is that a group of lesbians and women all stay in an Italian country home together where theyre introduced with a kiss and expected to form romantic connections. Naturally, lesbian chaos ensues.Where to watch: HuluLove Trip: ParisIf Love Trip: Paris flew under your radar, we don't blame you; it was marketed like the straightest thing ever, and yet, the queerness was everywhere. The show focuses on four women heading to the City of Love to find, well, love with the residents there. But heres the tea: only one of them is straight, and theres even trans representation. Mon Dieu!Where to watch: Prime Video12 Dates of Christmas (season 2)We love lesbian drama as much as the next gal, but sometimes you want something a little sweeter, and that's where 12 Days of Christmas comes in, specifically its second season. Set in the winter with the holiday spirit all around, three singles, one gay, one straight, and one sapphic enter the house in search of their perfect partner. Its all very Hallmark holiday movie coded, not that were complaining. Where to watch: Apple TVThe Bi LifeRuPauls Drag Race favorite and finalist Courtney Act got into the hosting gig with this series that focuses on a group of bisexual singles living together and dating one another. This one differs in that the emphasis is more about dating and building camaraderie rather than avoiding elimination. But its a unique and rare depiction of bisexuality that were always happy to have more of on our screensWhere to watch: Hayu Are You The One? (season 8)Are You The Ones queer season is absolutely legendary and with good reason. Its chaotic and funny and romantic and oh-so-steamy. When they went back to the straight formula the following season, it was for one reason only: they couldn't handle us! The show, for the uninitiated, sees a group of singles entering a house having already been secretly matched by matchmakers. Their job is to date around and try to figure out who their person is, and if everyone successfully solves the puzzle, they all win a cash prize. This series has all the upheaval, heartache, and makeouts of the other shows, with the added bonus of puzzle solving. Where to watch: HuluThe Ultimatum: Queer LoveChances are youve heard your friends talking about this series, which sees sapphic couples where one partner wants to be married, and the other is not ready embarking on an experiment that sees them splitting up and repartnering with other castmates for a trial marriage before recoupling and deciding if they want to get engaged or split up for good. As you can imagine, this creates opportunities for both major breakthroughs and a major breakup. It's truly compelling TV.Where to watch: Netflix Love ALLwaysLove ALLways is in the same vein as the A Shot at Love series, in that it centers around pansexual TikToker Lexi Paloma looking for love with the help of two relationship gurus, Spicy Mari and Anthony Recenello, and a house full of suitors of various genders. Meanwhile, the contestants also, ahem, mix and mingle.Where to watch: Prime VideoTo Get HerAnother groundbreaking show, To Get Her is South Koreas first-ever lesbian dating reality series. In it, seven single queer women move in together in order to get to know one another, date, and form romantic connections. There has been some controversy surrounding the show, including the eviction of the cast, but it's still a chapter in global sapphic representation worth checking out. Where to watch: Daily MotionComing Out for LoveFilmmaker Nicole Conn (Claire of the Moon, A Perfect Ending) created this series thats hosted by out actress and model Jessica Clark and sees 16 women moving into a house in Palm Springs to vie for the heart of Amber Whittington (aka Ambers Closet). A classic set up and a ton of fun. Where to watch: Comingoutforlove.comPrincess CharmingPrincess Charming is another global entry on the list, this time from Germany. This series focuses on one queer woman, aka the princess, who is looking for love and the cast who are vying for her affection. It's your standard Bachelorette-style show, but sapphic. Tonally, this leans less into the chaos and more into offering audiences an authentic look at WLW. Where to Watch: RTL+Love on the Spectrum U.S.Not only is this show the most wholesome and sweet series on this list, but it might be the most wholesome and sweet show to have existed, period. Unlike the others weve chosen, it isnt a competition, but rather a docu series which follows adults on the autism spectrum dating and seeking out love, some for the first time ever. Among them are some queer folks navigating romance and identity. This series will absolutely capture your heart and have you cheering for these brave and generous souls who opened up their lives and journeys to allow us to witness them and cheer them on. We can have nice things sometimes!Where to watch: Netflix
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