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==Recurring themes== ===Prejudice=== As their experiences on ''The Real World'' were often the first time that cast members encountered people of different races or sexual orientations,<ref>{{cite episode|title=No More Practical Jokes|series=The Real World: Los Angeles|network=MTV|season=2|number=12|airdate=September 9, 1993|url=http://www.hulu.com/watch/228231/the-real-world-no-more-practical-jokes#x-0,vepisode,1,0}}</ref><ref>Two examples are [[The Real World: Los Angeles|Los Angeles]]' Jon Brennan and [[The Real World: New Orleans|2000 New Orleans]]' Julie Stoffer, who indicated that they never interacted with [[African American|black]] people prior to their experiences with the show.</ref> many episodes documented conflict over these issues. [[The Real World: New York|First season]] housemate [[Kevin Powell]] had such arguments with [[Eric Nies]], Julie Gentry, and [[Rebecca Blasband]]. The premiere episode of the [[The Real World: Los Angeles|Los Angeles]] season depicted regional epithets exchanged between Jon Brennan, Dominic Griffin, and Tami Roman. [[The Real World: San Francisco|1994 San Francisco]] housemate [[David "Puck" Rainey]]'s treatment of [[Pedro Zamora]]'s homosexuality was an issue for Zamora.<ref>{{cite episode|series=The Real World: San Francisco|title=Trouble in Paradise|season=3|number=6|network=MTV|airdate=August 4, 1994}}</ref> Flora Alekseyeun, during an argument with her [[The Real World: Miami|Miami]] roommate Cynthia Roberts, dismissed what she referred to as Roberts' "black attitude", and their roommate Melissa Padrón, during a heated exchange with openly gay Dan Renzi, called him a "flamer".<ref>{{cite episode|series=[[The Real World: Miami]]|title=Act Out|season=5|number=12|network=MTV}}</ref> Racism and religious intolerance was a point of contention among [[The Real World: New Orleans|2000 New Orleans]] housemates [[Julie Stoffer]], [[Melissa Howard]] and Jamie Murray on more than one occasion.<ref>{{cite episode|series=[[The Real World: New Orleans]]|title=Race Matters|season=9|number=9|network=MTV|airdate=July 13, 2000}}</ref><ref>{{cite episode|series=The Real World: New Orleans|title=Matt Explores His Options|season=9|number=11|network=MTV|airdate=July 27, 2000}}</ref> The stereotypical views about black people imparted to ''[[The Real World: Back to New York|Back to New York]]''{{'s}} [[Mike Mizanin]] by his uncle offended [[Coral Smith]] and Nicole Mitsch when he related them, and they tried to educate him on African American culture.<ref>{{cite episode|series=[[The Real World: Back to New York]]|title=Conveniently Single|season=10|number=2|network=MTV|airdate=May 25, 2001}}</ref><ref>{{cite episode|series=The Real World: Back to New York|title=Coral vs. Mike|season=10|number=3|network=MTV|airdate=June 1, 2001}}</ref> They were also offended by the fact that [[biracial]] roommate Malik Cooper wore a T-shirt with the image of [[Marcus Garvey]], who was against [[miscegenation]], despite the fact that Cooper was of mixed heritage and by his own admission had never dated a black woman.<ref>{{cite episode|series=The Real World: Back to New York|title=Nicole vs. Malik|season=10|number=7|network=MTV|airdate=June 29, 2001}}</ref> [[The Real World: Philadelphia|Philadelphia]]'s Karamo Brown expressed being "borderline racist" towards White people,<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20110224122922/http://www.mtv.com/shows/realworld-season15/cast_member.jhtml?personalityId=1128 Biography page for Karamo Brown]. Conversely, Brown was harassed by police in one episode, growing upset when his White roommates failed to understand why his experience as a Black man was particularly traumatic. MTV. 2004. Retrieved November 7, 2011.</ref> though he had softened in these feelings by the end of the season.<ref>{{cite episode|series=[[The Real World: Philadelphia]]|title=Losing You|season=15|number=26|network=MTV|airdate=March 1, 2005}}</ref> In the [[The Real World: Denver|Denver]] season, Davis Mallory and Stephen Nichols confronted each other over Mallory's homosexuality and Nichols' race,<ref>{{cite episode|series=[[The Real World: Denver]]|title=Heating Things Up|season=18|number=2|airdate=November 29, 2006|url=http://www.mtv.com/shows/realworld-season18/episode.jhtml?episodeID=104487#moreinfo|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121111145821/http://www.mtv.com/shows/realworld-season18/episode.jhtml?episodeID=104487#moreinfo|url-status=dead|archive-date=November 11, 2012}}</ref> and Mallory later used a racial epithet during a drunken argument with black housemate Tyrie Ballard.<ref name=DenverEpisode4/><ref name=40Greatest>''40 Greatest Reality TV Moments 2''. [[VH1]]. August 10, 2007</ref> During the [[The Real World: Sydney|Sydney]] season, [[Persian people|Persian]] housemate Parisa Montazaran was offended at an anecdote related by housemate Trisha Cummings, in which Cummings described an Asian [[McDonald's]] employee whose command of English was not perfect, though Cummings later insisted that she misworded her anecdote.<ref>{{cite web|date=January 16, 2008|url=http://www.mtv.com/overdrive/?id=1579401&vid=203750|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080118192309/http://www.mtv.com/overdrive/?id=1579401&vid=203750|url-status=dead|archive-date=January 18, 2008|title=Video of ''Escape from Oz: The Real World Sydney Reunion''|work=MTV|access-date=December 19, 2010}}</ref> A similar confrontation occurred during the [[The Real World: Brooklyn|Brooklyn]] season between J.D. Ordoñez and Chet Cannon, after a drunk Ordoñez made offensive statements about [[Immigration|immigrants]], following an incident at a drugstore.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20090115183103/http://www.mtv.com/videos/real-world-brooklyn-ep-2-the-outs-and-ins-of-brooklyn/1602334/playlist.jhtml#series=2211&seriesId=25736&channelId=1 "The Outs And Ins of Brooklyn"]. ''[[The Real World: Brooklyn]]''. Episode 2. MTV. January 14, 2009</ref> [[The Real World: Hollywood|Hollywood]]'s Kimberly Alexander got into an argument with [[Brianna Taylor]], who is African American, and said, "Let's not get [[ghetto]]." When roommate William Gilbert saw this as racist, Alexander explained that Taylor had previously described herself as sometimes behaving "ghetto", and was merely referencing that.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20091121123327/http://www.mtv.com/videos/real-world-hollywood-ep-2-lets-not-get-ghetto/1585753/playlist.jhtml#series=2211&seriesId=24776&channelId=1 "Let's Not Get Ghetto"]. ''The Real World: Hollywood''. Episode 2. MTV; April 23, 2008</ref> During the [[The Real World: Back to New Orleans|2010 New Orleans]] season, tensions escalated between Ryan Leslie and openly gay Preston Roberson-Charles, amid questions about Leslie's own sexuality, and their mutual use of [[homophobic slurs]].<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20100724115754/http://www.mtv.com/videos/real-world-new-orleans-ep-4-superbrawl-2010/1643800/playlist.jhtml "Superbrawl 2010"]; ''[[The Real World: New Orleans (2010)]]''; Episode 4; MTV; July 21, 2010</ref> In addition, Roberson-Charles also drew some homophobic remarks from housemate Ryan Knight.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/videos/real-world-new-orleans-ep-7-buliding-breaking/1645162/playlist.jhtml|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100814131647/http://www.mtv.com/videos/real-world-new-orleans-ep-7-buliding-breaking/1645162/playlist.jhtml|url-status=dead|archive-date=August 14, 2010|title=Video of Episode 7 at MTV.com|website=[[MTV]]|access-date=March 15, 2019}}</ref> During the [[The Real World: San Diego (2011)|2011 San Diego]] season, tensions arose between Frank Sweeney and his male housemates Zach Nichols and Nate Stodghill over Sweeney's [[bisexuality]],<ref>{{cite episode|url=http://www.mtv.com/videos/real-world-san-diego-ep-3-a-pig-walks-into-a-gay-bar/1672417/playlist.jhtml|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111014095126/http://www.mtv.com/videos/real-world-san-diego-ep-3-a-pig-walks-into-a-gay-bar/1672417/playlist.jhtml|url-status=dead|archive-date=October 14, 2011|title=A Pig Walks Into A Gay Bar...|series=The Real World: San Diego|network=MTV|airdate=October 12, 2011|season=26|number=3}}</ref> and Nichols later made what he said he intended to be a humorous remark to [[lesbian]] roommate Sam McGinn that alluded to [[gay bashing]], to which McGinn took exception.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mtv.com/series/all-content?xrs=PPM-18-10caf1c|title=MTV Original TV Shows, Reality TV Shows|website=MTV|access-date=March 15, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite episode|url=http://www.mtv.com/videos/real-world-san-diego-ep-5-over-the-rainbow/1673251/playlist.jhtml|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111028213633/http://www.mtv.com/videos/real-world-san-diego-ep-5-over-the-rainbow/1673251/playlist.jhtml|url-status=dead|archive-date=October 28, 2011|title=Over the Rainbow|series=The Real World: San Diego|network=MTV|airdate=October 19, 2011|season=26|number=5}}</ref> In the ''[[Real World: Go Big or Go Home|Go Big or Go Home]]'' season, Jenna Thomason made homophobic and racist comments toward her roommates, causing tension between her and the rest of the cast.<ref name="GoBigOrGoHomeFinale"/> ===Politics and religion=== [[The Real World: Los Angeles|Los Angeles]] housemate Jon Brennan disagreed with Tami Roman's decision to have an abortion, and argued with castmate Aaron Behle, and Behle's girlfriend, Erin, who were both [[pro-choice]].<ref name=LosAngelesEpisode10>{{cite episode|title=Pro-Choice or Pro-Life?|series=The Real World: Los Angeles|network=MTV|season=2|number=10|airdate=August 26, 1993}}</ref> [[Rachel Campos]], a conservative [[Republican Party of the United States|Republican]] member of the [[The Real World: San Francisco|1994 San Francisco]] cast, clashed with [[Modern liberalism in the United States|liberal]] roommates Mohammed Bilal and Judd Winick.<ref>{{cite episode|title=White Like Me|series=The Real World: San Francisco|network=MTV|season=3|number=3|airdate=July 14, 1994|url=http://www.mtv.com/videos/misc/357662/words.jhtml#id=1607524|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090331111806/http://www.mtv.com/videos/misc/357662/words.jhtml#id=1607524|url-status=dead|archive-date=March 31, 2009}}</ref><ref>{{cite episode|title=Just Friends|series=The Real World: San Francisco|network=MTV|season=3|number=18|airdate=October 27, 1994|url=http://www.mtv.com/videos/misc/358223/putting-up-a-wall.jhtml#id=1607634|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120910113241/http://www.mtv.com/videos/misc/358223/putting-up-a-wall.jhtml%23id=1607634|url-status=dead|archive-date=September 10, 2012}}</ref> [[The Real World: Paris|Paris]] housemates Simon Sherry-Wood and Leah Gillingwater argued over the [[Iraq War]],<ref>{{cite episode|series=The Real World: Paris|title=Episode 18|season=13|number=18|network=MTV|airdate=September 23, 2003}}</ref> and in a subsequent episode, Chris "C.T." Tamburello became confrontational and threatening toward Adam King, referencing the war himself.<ref>{{cite episode|series=The Real World: Paris|title=Episode 19|season=13|number=19|network=MTV|airdate=September 30, 2003}}</ref> Nehemiah Clark, of the [[The Real World: Austin|Austin]] cast, expressed disapproval of [[President of the United States|President]] [[George W. Bush]] and the Iraq War, coming into conflict with Rachel Moyal, who served in [[Iraq]] as a combat medic for the [[United States Army|U.S. Army]].<ref>{{cite episode|title=Love & War|series=The Real World: Austin|network=MTV|season=16|number=5|airdate=July 12, 2005|url=http://www.mtv.com/shows/realworld-season16/episode.jhtml?episodeID=87386|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091021214017/http://www.mtv.com/shows/realworld-season16/episode.jhtml?episodeID=87386|url-status=dead|archive-date=October 21, 2009}}</ref> [[The Real World: Sydney|Sydney]]'s Dunbar Flinn angered Parisa Montazaran and Trisha Cummings with his comments about [[Jesus]] and the [[Bible]].<ref>{{cite episode|title=Whining and Dining|series=The Real World: Sydney|season=19|number=7|network=MTV|airdate=September 12, 2007|url=http://www.mtv.com/shows/real_world/sydney/episode.jhtml?episodeID=124420|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100528163940/http://www.mtv.com/shows/real_world/sydney/episode.jhtml?episodeID=124420|url-status=dead|archive-date=May 28, 2010}}</ref> The [[2008 United States Presidential election]] served to highlight the political differences among the [[The Real World: Brooklyn|Brooklyn]] cast.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/ontv/dyn/real_world_brooklyn/episode/episode.jhtml?episodeId=148950|title=Summary page for Episode 11 of ''The Real World: Brooklyn'' ("Saving a Private Ryan")|publisher=MTV|access-date=December 19, 2010}}{{dead link|date=June 2024|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|date=March 19, 2009|url=http://www.mtv.com/videos/real-world-brooklyn-ep-11-saving-a-private-ryan/1606893/playlist.jhtml|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090322074436/http://www.mtv.com/videos/real-world-brooklyn-ep-11-saving-a-private-ryan/1606893/playlist.jhtml|url-status=dead|archive-date=March 22, 2009|title=Video of Episode 11 of ''The Real World: Brooklyn''|publisher=MTV|access-date=December 19, 2010}}</ref> In the [[The Real World: Washington D.C.|Washington, D.C.]], season premiere, [[atheist]] Ty Ruff got into an argument with Christian roommates Ashley Lindley and Mike Manning.<ref>{{cite web|date=December 30, 2009|url=http://www.mtv.com/videos/real-world-washington-dc-ep-1-looks-can-be-dc-ving/1628228/playlist.jhtml|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100107194831/http://www.mtv.com/videos/real-world-washington-dc-ep-1-looks-can-be-dc-ving/1628228/playlist.jhtml|url-status=dead|archive-date=January 7, 2010|title=Video Episode 1 of ''The Real World: Washington D.C.'' ("Looks Can Be D.C.-ving")|publisher=MTV|access-date=December 19, 2010}}</ref> ===Romance=== Many cast members tried to maintain long-distance relationships that predated their time on the show, though remaining faithful was often a challenge. [[The Real World: Miami|Miami]]'s Flora Alekseyeun attempted to maintain relationships with two boyfriends simultaneously.<ref name=FloraBio>[https://web.archive.org/web/20090825033926/http://www.mtv.com/shows/realworld-season5/cast_member.jhtml?personalityId=1107 Biography page for Flora Alekseyeun]. MTV. 1996. Retrieved November 13, 2011.</ref> [[The Real World: New Orleans|2000 New Orleans]]' Danny Roberts cheated on his boyfriend Paul, who was stationed in the military.<ref name=NewOrleans2000ep12/> During the [[The Real World: Seattle|Seattle]] season, Nathan Blackburn's girlfriend worried about their relationship.<ref name=SleepingInSeattle>{{cite episode|title=Sleeping in Seattle|series=The Real World: Seattle|season=7|number=1|network=MTV|airdate=June 16, 1998|url=http://www.mtv.com/shows/realworld-season7/episode.jhtml?episodeID=47207|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121111152333/http://www.mtv.com/shows/realworld-season7/episode.jhtml?episodeID=47207|url-status=dead|archive-date=November 11, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite episode|title=Mistaken Identity|series=The Real World: Seattle|season=7|number=2|network=MTV|airdate=June 23, 1998|url=http://www.mtv.com/shows/realworld-season7/episode.jhtml?episodeID=47208|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120907085917/http://www.mtv.com/shows/realworld-season7/episode.jhtml?episodeID=47208|url-status=dead|archive-date=September 7, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite episode|title=I Love You, Don't Touch Me.|series=The Real World: Seattle|season=7|number=4|network=MTV|airdate=July 7, 1998|url=http://www.mtv.com/shows/realworld-season7/episode.jhtml?episodeID=47210|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121111152719/http://www.mtv.com/shows/realworld-season7/episode.jhtml?episodeID=47210|url-status=dead|archive-date=November 11, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite episode|title=Birthday Bashes and Romantic Crashes|series=The Real World: Seattle|season=7|number=7|network=MTV|airdate=July 28, 1998|url=http://www.mtv.com/shows/realworld-season7/episode.jhtml?episodeID=47213|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121111152509/http://www.mtv.com/shows/realworld-season7/episode.jhtml?episodeID=47213|url-status=dead|archive-date=November 11, 2012}}</ref> Shauvon Torres departed from the [[The Real World: Sydney|Sydney]] house to reconcile with her ex-fiancé.<ref name=SecondFiddle>{{cite episode|title=Second Fiddle|series=The Real World: Sydney|season=19|number=14|network=MTV|airdate=October 31, 2007|url=http://www.mtv.com/shows/real_world/sydney/episode.jhtml?episodeID=124584|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100528163237/http://www.mtv.com/shows/real_world/sydney/episode.jhtml?episodeID=124584|url-status=dead|archive-date=May 28, 2010}}</ref> Her housemates, Trisha Cummings,<ref>{{cite episode|title=Suddenly Single|series=The Real World: Sydney|season=19|number=3|network=MTV|airdate=August 15, 2007|url=http://www.mtv.com/shows/real_world/sydney/episode.jhtml?episodeID=118437|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100528164707/http://www.mtv.com/shows/real_world/sydney/episode.jhtml?episodeID=118437|url-status=dead|archive-date=May 28, 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite episode|title=Breaking the Girl Code|series=The Real World: Sydney|season=19|number=10|network=MTV|airdate=October 3, 2007|url=http://www.mtv.com/shows/real_world/sydney/episode.jhtml?episodeID=124423|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100528163226/http://www.mtv.com/shows/real_world/sydney/episode.jhtml?episodeID=124423|url-status=dead|archive-date=May 28, 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite episode|title=The Grilled Cheese Incident|series=The Real World: Sydney|season=19|number=11|network=MTV|airdate=October 10, 2007|url=http://www.mtv.com/shows/real_world/sydney/episode.jhtml?episodeID=124425|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100528163944/http://www.mtv.com/shows/real_world/sydney/episode.jhtml?episodeID=124425|url-status=dead|archive-date=May 28, 2010}}</ref> KellyAnne Judd<ref name=SecondFiddle/> and Dunbar Merrin,<ref>{{cite episode|title=Off the Hook|series=The Real World: Sydney|season=19|number=17|network=MTV|airdate=November 21, 2007|url=http://www.mtv.com/shows/real_world/sydney/episode.jhtml?episodeID=124587|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100528163659/http://www.mtv.com/shows/real_world/sydney/episode.jhtml?episodeID=124587|url-status=dead|archive-date=May 28, 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite episode|title=Friends Again|series=The Real World: Sydney|season=19|number=19|network=MTV|airdate=December 5, 2007|url=http://www.mtv.com/shows/real_world/sydney/episode.jhtml?episodeID=124589|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100528163242/http://www.mtv.com/shows/real_world/sydney/episode.jhtml?episodeID=124589|url-status=dead|archive-date=May 28, 2010}}</ref> all flirted, dated or had sex with people other than their significant others back home. [[The Real World: Cancun|Cancun]]'s [[Jonna Mannion]],<ref>{{cite episode|title=The Love Square|series=The Real World: Cancun|season=22|number=9|network=MTV|airdate=August 19, 2009|url=http://www.mtv.com/shows/real_world/cancun/episode.jhtml?episodeID=156734|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100809051221/http://www.mtv.com/shows/real_world/cancun/episode.jhtml?episodeID=156734|url-status=dead|archive-date=August 9, 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite episode|title=Flirting with Disaster|series=The Real World: Cancun|season=22|number=6|network=MTV|airdate=July 29, 2009|url=http://www.mtv.com/shows/real_world/cancun/episode.jhtml?episodeID=156731|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100809064632/http://www.mtv.com/shows/real_world/cancun/episode.jhtml?episodeID=156731|url-status=dead|archive-date=August 9, 2010}}</ref> [[The Real World: Washington D.C.|Washington D.C.]]'s Josh Colón<ref>{{cite episode|title=Cheaters, Beaters and Pavement Eaters|series=The Real World: DC|season=23|number=9|network=MTV|airdate=February 24, 2010|url=http://www.mtv.com/videos/real-world-washington-dc-ep-9-cheaters-beaters-and-pavement-eaters/1632517/playlist.jhtml|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100228143422/http://www.mtv.com/videos/real-world-washington-dc-ep-9-cheaters-beaters-and-pavement-eaters/1632517/playlist.jhtml|url-status=dead|archive-date=February 28, 2010}}</ref> and [[The Real World: Las Vegas (2011)|2011 Las Vegas]]' Nany González severed long-term relationships following suspicions and admissions of infidelity, and in the case of González, after she began a relationship with housemate Adam Royer.<ref>{{cite episode|title=Three Hook Ups and a Breakup|series=The Real World: Las Vegas|season=25|number=10|network=MTV|airdate=March 30, 2011|url=http://www.mtv.com/videos/real-world-las-vegas-ep-4-three-hooks-ups-and-a-break-up/1660964/playlist.jhtml|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110402072754/http://www.mtv.com/videos/real-world-las-vegas-ep-4-three-hooks-ups-and-a-break-up/1660964/playlist.jhtml|url-status=dead|archive-date=April 2, 2011}}</ref> Some cast members developed romantic relationships with their castmates. [[The Real World: San Francisco|1994 San Francisco]] roommates [[Pam Ling]] and [[Judd Winick]] have since married,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=990DEEDB1139F93AA3575AC0A9679C8B63|title=Weddings: vows; Pamela Ling and Judd Winick|access-date=April 12, 2007|first=Debra A.|last=Klein|date=September 9, 2001|work=The New York Times}}</ref><ref>This was mentioned at the end of the 2008 film ''[[Pedro (2008 film)|Pedro]]''.</ref> as have their roommate [[Rachel Campos]] and [[Sean Duffy (Wisconsin)|Sean Duffy]] of the [[The Real World: Boston|Boston]] cast.<ref name=celebritybabies>[http://celebritybabies.people.com/2010/04/16/rachel-campos-duffy-welcomes-daughter-mariavictoria-margarita/ "Rachel Campos-Duffy Welcomes Daughter MariaVictoria Margarita"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110721144409/http://celebritybabies.people.com/2010/04/16/rachel-campos-duffy-welcomes-daughter-mariavictoria-margarita/ |date=July 21, 2011 }}, ''[[People magazine|People]]'' magazine; April 16, 2010</ref> In the [[The Real World: Las Vegas|2002–2003 Las Vegas]] season, [[Trishelle Cannatella]] and [[Steven Hill (model)|Steven Hill]] consummated a romance during the show,<ref>{{cite episode|series=[[The Real World: Las Vegas]]|title=Love Connection|season=12|number=2|airdate=September 24, 2002|network=MTV}}</ref> while their roommates Irulan Wilson and Alton Williams began a relationship<ref>{{cite episode|series=The Real World: Las Vegas|title=Stepping In|season=12|number=9|airdate=November 12, 2002|network=MTV}}</ref> that continued for three years after they moved out of the Las Vegas suite.<ref>Lawrence, Christopher. [http://www.lvrj.com/living/7714532.html "Past rears ugly head during 'Real World' reunion"]. ''[[Las Vegas Review-Journal]]''. May 28, 2007</ref> The [[The Real World: Austin|Austin]] cast spawned two relationships, between Wes Bergmann and Johanna Botta, as well as Danny Jamieson and Melinda Stolp; the latter couple married in August 2008 but divorced in spring 2010.<ref>{{cite web|first=Michael|last=Martin|url=http://www.mm-agency.com/blog/mtv-real-world/danny-melinda-have-a-real-world-wedding-at-castle-hill-near-boston/3319/|title=Danny & Melinda have a Real World Wedding at Castle Hill near Boston|publisher=Michael Martin Agency|date=August 4, 2008|access-date=December 19, 2010}}</ref><ref>Ernst, Amanda. [http://crushable.com/entertainment/real-worlds-melinda-smooches-someone-not-danny/ "Real World's Melinda Smooches Someone – Not Danny"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120312103737/http://crushable.com/entertainment/real-worlds-melinda-smooches-someone-not-danny/ |date=March 12, 2012 }}. Crushable.com. April 6, 2010</ref> [[The Real World: Hollywood|Hollywood]]'s William Gilbert became involved in a relationship with ''[[The Real World: Key West]]'' alumna Janelle Casanave, who made guest appearances in several episodes during that season. However, their relationship ended when Gilbert later became attracted to his roommate Brittni Sherrod.<ref>{{cite episode|series=The Real World: Hollywood|title=Mexi-Loco|season=20|number=12|airdate=July 2, 2008|network=MTV}}</ref><ref name=Reunion>[https://web.archive.org/web/20080828102834/http://www.mtv.com/overdrive/?id=1590314&vid=256510 ''The Real World: Hollywood Reunion'']. MTV. July 12, 2008</ref> [[The Real World: Portland|Portland]] housemates Johnny Reilly and Averey Tressler developed a mutual attraction,<ref>{{cite episode|title=Bondage, Butts, And Burlesque|series=The Real World: Portland|network=MTV|season=28|number=1|airdate=March 27, 2013|url=http://www.mtv.com/videos/real-world-portland-ep-1-bondage-butts-and-burlesque/1704455/playlist.jhtml#series=2211&seriesId=39982&channelId=1|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130331000017/http://www.mtv.com/videos/real-world-portland-ep-1-bondage-butts-and-burlesque/1704455/playlist.jhtml#series=2211&seriesId=39982&channelId=1|url-status=dead|archive-date=March 31, 2013}}</ref> leading to a relationship that they continued for one year after filming ended.<ref name=PortlandReunion>{{cite episode|title=The Real World: Portland Reunion|series=The Real World: Portland|network=MTV|season=28|number=13|airdate=June 13, 2013|url=http://www.mtv.com/videos/real-world-portland-reunion/1708990/playlist.jhtml|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130616162016/http://www.mtv.com/videos/real-world-portland-reunion/1708990/playlist.jhtml|url-status=dead|archive-date=June 16, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Oh no! New Exes??|url=http://stopbeingpolite.com/2013/12/04/oh-no-new-exes/|publisher=Stop Being Polite|date=December 4, 2013|access-date=January 10, 2014}}</ref> ===Sexuality=== The level of sexual experience varies among a given season's cast members. [[The Real World: New York|New York]]'s Julie Gentry,<ref>{{cite episode|series=The Real World: New York|title=This is the True Story...|season=1|number=1|airdate=May 21, 1992|network=MTV}}</ref> [[The Real World: Los Angeles|Los Angeles]]' Jon Brennan<ref name=JonMTVBio>[https://web.archive.org/web/20090904082633/http://www.mtv.com/shows/realworld-season2/cast_member.jhtml?personalityId=1097 Jon: The Real World: Los Angeles]. MTV. 1993. Retrieved November 24, 2011.</ref><ref name=OrlandoSentinel>{{cite news|newspaper=[[Orlando Sentinel]]|title=Teen Faced Realities Of 'The Real World'|first=Susan|last=White|page=E.1|date=July 8, 1993|access-date=November 21, 2010|url=https://www.orlandosentinel.com/1993/07/08/teen-faced-realities-of-the-real-world/}}</ref> and Aaron Behle,<ref name=LosAngelesEpisode10/> [[The Real World: San Francisco|1994 San Francisco]]'s Cory Murphy and [[Rachel Campos]],<ref>''The Real World Diaries''. Pages 142–143</ref> [[The Real World: Seattle|Seattle]]'s Rebecca Lord,<ref name=SleepingInSeattle/> [[The Real World: New Orleans|2000 New Orleans]]' Matt Smith and [[Julie Stoffer]],<ref>{{cite episode|series=The Real World: New Orleans|title=New Orleans Newbies|season=9|number=1|airdate=June 13, 2000|network=MTV|url=http://www.mtv.com/shows/realworld-season9/episode.jhtml?episodeID=48595|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091108103905/http://www.mtv.com/shows/realworld-season9/episode.jhtml?episodeID=48595|url-status=dead|archive-date=November 8, 2009}}</ref><ref>Pierce, Scott D. [https://www.deseret.com/2000/6/2/19560565/unlikely-path-byu-to-mtv "Unlikely path: BYU to MTV"]. ''[[Deseret News]]''. June 2, 2000, Retrieved December 24, 2021</ref><ref>Larsen, Kent. [http://www.mormonstoday.com/000611/P2Julie02.shtml "News about Mormons, Mormonism, and the LDS Church"]. ''Mormons Today''/''[[The Salt Lake Tribune]]''/[[Associated Press]]. June 7, 2000</ref> [[The Real World: Paris|Paris]]' [[Mallory Snyder]],<ref name=MalloryBio>[https://web.archive.org/web/20110629164515/http://www.mtv.com/shows/realworld-season13/cast_member.jhtml?personalityId=1081 The Real World: Paris: Cast: Mallory]. MTV. Retrieved November 13, 2011.</ref> [[The Real World: Austin|Austin]]'s Lacey Buehler,<ref>[http://www.cleveland.com/whateverhappened/plaindealer/index.ssf?/whateverhappened/more/real_world.html "Former Real World' star Lacey Buehler runs Florida salon"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130612122016/http://www.cleveland.com/whateverhappened/plaindealer/index.ssf?/whateverhappened/more/real_world.html |date=June 12, 2013 }}. ''[[The Plain Dealer]]''. July 14, 2008</ref> [[The Real World: Brooklyn|Brooklyn]]'s Chet Cannon<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20101011234141/http://www.mtv.com/shows/real_world/brooklyn/cast_member.jhtml?personalityId=10597 "Real World: Brooklyn: Cast: Chet"]. MTV. 2008. Retrieved November 13, 2011.</ref> and [[The Real World: Atlanta|Atlanta]]'s Meagan Melancon,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thewrap.com/the-real-world-trailer-meet-the-new-roommates-for-facebook-watch-revival-video/|title='The Real World' Trailer: Meet the New Roommates for Facebook Watch Revival (Video)|date=May 30, 2019}}</ref> for example, all stated they were [[virgin]]s during their respective seasons. On the other end of the spectrum was 2000 New Orleans' [[David Broom]],<ref>''[[TV Guide]]''. June 24, 2000</ref> [[The Real World: Cancun|Cancun]]'s Joey Rozmus,<ref name=JoeyBio>[https://web.archive.org/web/20090530050731/http://www.mtv.com/ontv/dyn/rw_cancun/cast_member/cast_member.jhtml?personalityId=11881 Biography page for Joey Rozmus]; mtv.com</ref> and [[The Real World: Las Vegas (2011 season)|2011 Las Vegas]]'s Heather Cooke,<ref>An aggressive player both on the field and in the bedroom, Cooke has been known to be a man eater with frequent bi-curious tendencies -mtv.com</ref> who took pride in their promiscuity with various sexual partners during their respective seasons.<ref>{{cite episode|url=http://www.mtv.com/videos/the-real-world-cancun-ep-4-cancun-casanovas/1615514/playlist.jhtml|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090719080606/http://www.mtv.com/videos/the-real-world-cancun-ep-4-cancun-casanovas/1615514/playlist.jhtml|url-status=dead|archive-date=July 19, 2009|title=Cancun Cassanovas|number=4|series=The Real World: Cancun|publisher=MTV|date=July 15, 2009|access-date=December 19, 2010}}</ref> [[The Real World: Denver|Denver]]'s Jenn Grijalva<ref>In the one-hour season premiere, Grijalva and castmate Brooke LaBarbera made out in a hot tub, and Grijalva was subsequently intimate with castmate Alex Smith and later towards the end of the season had sex with Stephen.{{cite episode|title=3-Way Premiere|series=The Real World: Denver|season=19|number=1|network=MTV|airdate=November 25, 2006|url=http://www.mtv.com/videos/rw-denver-full-episode-ep-1-2/1545851/playlist.jhtml#series=2211&seriesId=20765&channelId=1|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090729034542/http://www.mtv.com/videos/rw-denver-full-episode-ep-1-2/1545851/playlist.jhtml#series=2211&seriesId=20765&channelId=1|url-status=dead|archive-date=July 29, 2009}}</ref> and Alex Smith,<ref>During the season Alex had sexual relations with Both Jenn and Colie.{{cite episode|title=3-Way Premiere|series=The Real World: Denver|season=19|number=1|network=MTV|airdate=November 25, 2006|url=http://www.mtv.com/videos/rw-denver-full-episode-ep-1-2/1545851/playlist.jhtml#series=2211&seriesId=20765&channelId=1|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090729034542/http://www.mtv.com/videos/rw-denver-full-episode-ep-1-2/1545851/playlist.jhtml#series=2211&seriesId=20765&channelId=1|url-status=dead|archive-date=July 29, 2009}}</ref> [[The Real World: Sydney|Sydney]]'s KellyAnne Judd<ref>During the season KellyAnne had sexual relations with [https://web.archive.org/web/20100618124439/http://www.mtv.com/videos/misc/193957/the-busted-condom.jhtml#id=1575470 "Dunbar and Cohutta"]</ref> and Dunbar Flinn,<ref>During the season Dunbar had sexual relations with [http://remotecontrol.mtv.com/2008/09/30/sexposed-the-truth-about-what-went-down-ahem-between-dunbar-and-ashli/ "KellyAnne and Ashli"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130531001503/http://remotecontrol.mtv.com/2008/09/30/sexposed-the-truth-about-what-went-down-ahem-between-dunbar-and-ashli/ |date=May 31, 2013 }}</ref> Cancun's Ayiiia Elizarraras,<ref>She and Emilee Fitzpatrick shared a night of intimacy in [https://archive.today/20130129150045/http://www.mtv.com/videos/the-real-world-cancun-ep-3-i-kissed-a-girl-and-i-liked-it-at-first/1614956/playlist.jhtml Episode 3] of that season, she had a [[menage a trois]] with castmate Jonna Mannion and a coworker Jonna was dating named Pat in [https://web.archive.org/web/20090829232529/http://www.mtv.com/videos/the-real-world-cancun-ep-10-threes-a-crowd/1619089/playlist.jhtml Episode 10], and had sex with Joey Rozmus in the [https://web.archive.org/web/20090913142903/http://www.mtv.com/videos/the-real-world-cancun-ep-12-adios-cancun/1620678/playlist.jhtml season finale].</ref><ref>Lee, Amber. [http://bleacherreport.com/articles/945452-30-hottest-girls-ever-on-real-worldroad-rules-challenges/page/11 "21. Jonna Mannion"]. [[Bleacher Report]]. November 17, 2011</ref> and [[The Real World: Las Vegas (2011)|2011 Las Vegas]]' Nany González<ref>During the season Nany had sexual relations with [http://remotecontrol.mtv.com/2011/06/01/real-world-las-vegas-finale-cooke-nany-hookup/ "Adam, Heather and Cooke"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130530235538/http://remotecontrol.mtv.com/2011/06/01/real-world-las-vegas-finale-cooke-nany-hookup/ |date=May 30, 2013 }}</ref> and Heather Marter<ref>During the season Heather had sexual relations with [http://www.afterellen.com/column/morning-brew/5-6-2011 "Dustin and Nany"]</ref> were sexually intimate with multiple castmates during their respective seasons. More than once, fellow housemates have been involved in pregnancy scares, such as [[Steven Hill (model)|Steven Hill]] and [[Trishelle Cannatella]] during the [[The Real World: Las Vegas|2002–2003 Las Vegas]] season,<ref>{{cite episode|title=Pregnancy Scare|series=The Real World: Las Vegas|season=12|number=14|network=MTV|airdate=December 10, 2002|url=http://www.mtv.com/shows/realworld-season12/episode.jhtml?episodeID=60486|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121111141039/http://www.mtv.com/shows/realworld-season12/episode.jhtml?episodeID=60486|url-status=dead|archive-date=November 11, 2012}}</ref> Cohutta Grindstaff and KellyAnne Judd during the Sydney season,<ref>{{cite episode|title=Praying for a Miracle|series=The Real World: Sydney|season=19|number=20|network=MTV|airdate=December 12, 2007|url=http://www.mtv.com/shows/real_world/sydney/episode.jhtml?episodeID=124590|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100528163247/http://www.mtv.com/shows/real_world/sydney/episode.jhtml?episodeID=124590|url-status=dead|archive-date=May 28, 2010}}</ref> and Leroy Garrett and Naomi Defensor during the 2011 Las Vegas season.<ref>{{cite episode|title=Guys Who Like Girls Who Like Girls Who Like Sex|series=The Real World: Las Vegas|season=25|number=9|network=MTV|airdate=May 4, 2011|url=http://www.mtv.com/shows/real_world/lasvegas/episode.jhtml?episodeID=176657|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110508161636/http://www.mtv.com/shows/real_world/lasvegas/episode.jhtml?episodeID=176657|url-status=dead|archive-date=May 8, 2011}}</ref> [[The Real World: London|London]]'s Sharon Gitau expressed difficulty with relationships, and with being open about this and other aspects of her life with her castmates.<ref>{{cite episode|title=Out of Africa...and Outta Here!|series=The Real World: London|season=4|number=22|network=MTV|airdate=November 15, 1995}}</ref> Overt sexual behavior was minimal during the show's early seasons, relegated mostly to discussion. In subsequent seasons, the level of sexual activity greatly increased, beginning with the [[The Real World: Miami|Miami]] season, which depicted or touched upon activities such as [[exhibitionism]], [[Non-penetrative sex|frottage]], [[voyeurism]], and [[threesome]]s.<ref>{{cite episode|url=http://www.mtv.com/shows/realworld-season5/episode.jhtml?episodeID=42356|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100402192418/http://www.mtv.com/shows/realworld-season5/episode.jhtml?episodeID=42356|url-status=dead|archive-date=April 2, 2010|title=Lies, and Videotape|series=The Real World: Miami|number=17|season=5|network=MTV|airdate=October 30, 1996}}</ref> ===Unrequited love=== Jon Brennan's [[The Real World: Los Angeles|Los Angeles]] roommates speculated that he had developed a crush, or possibly had fallen in love, with Irene Berrera.<ref name=WeddingBellsRing>{{cite episode|series=The Real World: Los Angeles|title=Wedding Bells Ring|season=2|number=12|airdate=September 2, 1993|network=MTV}}</ref> [[The Real World: New Orleans|2000 New Orleans]]' Melissa Howard was attracted to Jamie Murray, who did not reciprocate.<ref>{{cite episode|series=The Real World: New Orleans|title=Hookups and Linkups|season=9|number=5|airdate=June 15, 2000|network=MTV}}</ref> Their roommate Julie Stoffer harbored similar feelings for Matt Smith, who also did not reciprocate.<ref>{{cite episode|series=The Real World: New Orleans|title=The Never Ending Story|season=9|number=22|airdate=October 12, 2000|network=MTV}}</ref><ref>{{cite episode|series=The Real World: New Orleans|title=Cupid Strikes|season=9|number=7|airdate=June 29, 2000|network=MTV}}</ref> [[The Real World: Back to New York|''Back to New York'']]{{'}}s Lori Trespicio developed an attraction for Kevin Dunn, though he only saw her as a [[Friend zone|friend]].<ref>{{cite episode|series=The Real World: Back to New York|title=Get a Nightlife!|season=10|number=4|airdate=January 30, 2001|network=MTV}}</ref> ===Departed housemates=== Many times, housemates have left the ''Real World'' house (and the cast) before production was completed, due to conflicts with other roommates, personal issues, [[homesickness]] or violations of work assignment policies. Replacement roommates would sometimes move in as a result. Housemates who departed over personal conflicts with other housemates include [[The Real World: Los Angeles|Los Angeles]]' [[David Edwards (The Real World)|David Edwards]], [[The Real World: San Francisco|San Francisco]]'s [[David "Puck" Rainey]], [[The Real World: Sydney|Sydney]]'s Trisha Cummings, [[The Real World: New Orleans (2010)|2010 New Orleans]]' Ryan Leslie and [[Real World: Ex-Plosion|Ex-Plosion]]'s Ashley Mitchell, though Rainey, Leslie and Mitchell continued to appear in subsequent episodes following their departures. Housemates who moved out due to personal issues back home include [[The Real World: Hawaii|Hawaii]]'s Justin Deabler,<ref>{{cite episode|series=The Real World: Hawaii|title=Justin Fouls Out|season=8|number=16|airdate=September 28, 1999|network=MTV|url=http://www.mtv.com/shows/realworld-season8/episode.jhtml?episodeID=48074|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100402193838/http://www.mtv.com/shows/realworld-season8/episode.jhtml?episodeID=48074|url-status=dead|archive-date=April 2, 2010}}</ref> Sydney's Shauvon Torres<ref name=SecondFiddle/> and [[The Real World: Portland|Portland]]'s Joi Niemeyer.<ref name=PortlandReunion/> Housemates who moved out due to homesickness include [[The Real World: San Diego|2004 San Diego]]'s [[Frankie Abernathy]]<ref>{{cite episode|series=The Real World: San Diego|title=The End is Near|season=14|number=21|airdate=May 25, 2004|network=MTV|url=http://www.mtv.com/shows/realworld-season14/episode.jhtml?episodeID=68948|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090814224029/http://www.mtv.com/shows/realworld-season14/episode.jhtml?episodeID=68948|url-status=dead|archive-date=August 14, 2009}}</ref><ref>{{cite episode|series=The Real World: San Diego|title=Goodbye Juliet|season=14|number=22|airdate=June 1, 2004|network=MTV|url=http://www.mtv.com/shows/realworld-season14/episode.jhtml?episodeID=68949|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090814230110/http://www.mtv.com/shows/realworld-season14/episode.jhtml?episodeID=68949|url-status=dead|archive-date=August 14, 2009}}</ref> and [[The Real World: DC|Washington D.C.]]'s [[Erika Lauren Wasilewski|Erika Wasilewski]].<ref>{{cite episode|series=[[The Real World: DC]]|url=http://www.mtv.com/videos/real-world-washington-dc-ep-12-white-house-glass-house/1634015/playlist.jhtml|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100322194359/http://www.mtv.com/videos/real-world-washington-dc-ep-12-white-house-glass-house/1634015/playlist.jhtml|url-status=dead|archive-date=March 22, 2010|title=White House, Glass House|network=MTV|number=12|season=23|airdate=March 17, 2010|access-date=December 19, 2010}}</ref> Housemates who were evicted after being fired from group work assignments include [[The Real World: Hollywood|Hollywood]]'s Greg Halstead<ref name=HollywoodEpisode8/> and [[The Real World: Cancun|Cancun]]'s Joey Rozmus,<ref name=CancunEpisode7/> though Rozmus returned by that season's finale.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/videos/misc/433469/a-flirtatious-vibe.jhtml#id=1619765|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090906090453/http://www.mtv.com/videos/misc/433469/a-flirtatious-vibe.jhtml#id=1619765|url-status=dead|archive-date=September 6, 2009|title=Sneak Preview For ''The Real World: Cancun'', Episode 12|publisher=MTV|date=September 2, 2009|access-date=December 19, 2010}}</ref> Housemates who were evicted for either physical altercations or reckless behavior include [[The Real World: Las Vegas (2011)|2011 Las Vegas]]' Adam Royer,<ref>{{cite episode|series=The Real World: Las Vegas (2011)|url=http://www.mtv.com/videos/real-world-las-vegas-ep-6-sexiles-exiles/1661885/playlist.jhtml#series=2211&seriesId=35476&channelId=1|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110416082511/http://www.mtv.com/videos/real-world-las-vegas-ep-6-sexiles-exiles/1661885/playlist.jhtml#series=2211&seriesId=35476&channelId=1|url-status=dead|archive-date=April 16, 2011|title=Sexiles/Exiles|network=MTV|number=6|season=25|airdate=April 13, 2011|access-date=December 19, 2010}}</ref> [[Real World: Go Big or Go Home|''Go Big or Go Home'']]'s Jenna Thomason and Ceejai Jenkins, [[Real World Seattle: Bad Blood|''Bad Blood'']]'s Theo King-Bradley and Peter Romeo and [[The Real World: Atlanta|Atlanta]]'s Clint Wright,<ref>{{cite web|author=Ossad, Jordana|title=Real World Altercation: Should Jenna and Ceejai' Have Been Sent Home?|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/2882860/real-world-altercation-jenna-ceejai/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160520195820/http://www.mtv.com/news/2882860/real-world-altercation-jenna-ceejai/|url-status=dead|archive-date=May 20, 2016|work=[[MTV]]|date=May 19, 2016|access-date=February 7, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=Ossad, Jordana|title=Defining and Understanding Domestic Abuse in The Real World|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/2966355/real-world-emotional-abuse/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161229130713/http://www.mtv.com/news/2966355/real-world-emotional-abuse/|url-status=dead|archive-date=December 29, 2016|work=[[MTV]]|date=December 28, 2017|access-date=February 7, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=Donnelly, Matthew Scott|title=A (not so) Fond Farewell: The 13 Real World Cast Members Who've Been Evicted|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/3137675/real-world-cast-members-evicted/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190831042154/http://www.mtv.com/news/3137675/real-world-cast-members-evicted/|url-status=dead|archive-date=August 31, 2019|work=[[MTV]]|date=August 30, 2019|access-date=August 31, 2019}}</ref> though Royer later returned for that season's twelfth episode.<ref>{{cite episode|series=The Real World: Las Vegas|url=http://www.mtv.com/videos/real-world-las-vegas-ep-12-addicted-to-love/1664470/playlist.jhtml#series=2211&seriesId=35476&channelId=1|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110529002151/http://www.mtv.com/videos/real-world-las-vegas-ep-12-addicted-to-love/1664470/playlist.jhtml#series=2211&seriesId=35476&channelId=1|url-status=dead|archive-date=May 29, 2011|title=Addicted To Love|network=MTV|number=12|season=25|airdate=May 25, 2011|access-date=December 19, 2010}}</ref> Housemates have also departed for other reasons. Irene Barrera moved out of the Los Angeles house when she got married.<ref name=WeddingBellsRing/> [[Irene McGee]] claimed a relapse of [[Lyme disease]] was the reason for her moving out of the [[The Real World: Seattle|Seattle]] house,<ref>{{cite episode|series=The Real World: Seattle|title=Irene Calls It Quits|season=7|number=15|airdate=September 22, 1998|network=MTV|url=http://www.mtv.com/shows/realworld-season7/episode.jhtml?episodeID=47221|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121111152432/http://www.mtv.com/shows/realworld-season7/episode.jhtml?episodeID=47221|url-status=dead|archive-date=November 11, 2012}}</ref> though in a previously unaired<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.televisionwithoutpity.com/show/the-real-world/real-world-reunion-2000.php?page=11|title=Real World Reunion 2000|author=Kim|work=[[Television Without Pity|Televisionwithoutpity.com]]|date=May 23, 2010|access-date=December 26, 2011|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120919165750/http://www.televisionwithoutpity.com/show/the-real-world/real-world-reunion-2000.php?page=11|archive-date=September 19, 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite book|last=Solomon|first=James|title=in the House: The Real World Seattle|publisher=[[MTV|MTV Books]]|date=November 1998|isbn=0-671-02597-X|url-access=registration|url=https://archive.org/details/inhousemtvsrealw00solo}}</ref> interview from her time on the show that aired during the 2000 reunion show, ''The Real World Reunion 2000'', she explained that the main reason was her ethical objections to aspects of the show's production, which she characterized as an inauthentic environment designed to fabricate drama and conflict, and not the social experiment it was portrayed to be. McGee further explained that this was an unhealthy environment for her to live in, and that the stress and manipulation of the production exacerbated her illness.<ref>''The Real World Reunion 2000''. MTV. May 6, 2000</ref><ref>{{Cite podcast| url =https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/no-ones-listening-podcasts/id94797703| archive-url =https://web.archive.org/web/20130703193422/https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/no-ones-listening-podcasts/id94797703| url-status =dead| archive-date =July 3, 2013| title =No One's Listening: Internet Meme Hurricane Irene| website =Nooneslistening.org| publisher =[[iTunes]]| host =Irene McGee| date =August 27, 2011| access-date =December 12, 2011}}</ref> [[Joey Kovar]] moved out of the Hollywood house, fearing a drug and alcohol relapse after spending time in rehab,<ref>{{cite episode|series=The Real World: Hollywood|title=Joey Checks Out|season=20|number=9|airdate=June 11, 2008|network=MTV|url=http://www.mtv.com/shows/real_world/hollywood/episode.jhtml?episodeID=134981|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091123142329/http://www.mtv.com/shows/real_world/hollywood/episode.jhtml?episodeID=134981|url-status=dead|archive-date=November 23, 2009}}</ref> though he returned for that season's finale.<ref>{{cite episode|series=The Real World: Hollywood|title=It's A Wrap|season=20|number=13|airdate=July 9, 2008|network=MTV|url=http://www.mtv.com/shows/real_world/hollywood/episode.jhtml?episodeID=134985|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091111040041/http://www.mtv.com/shows/real_world/hollywood/episode.jhtml?episodeID=134985|url-status=dead|archive-date=November 11, 2009}}</ref> [[The Real World: St. Thomas|St. Thomas']] Brandon Kane was the first cast member ever evicted for failing a random drug test during filming.<ref name=StThomas11/> ''Ex-Plosion''{{'s}} Lauren Ondersma and ''Bad Blood''{{'s}} Tyara Hooks departed after finding out they were pregnant.<ref>{{cite web|author=Donnelly, Matthew Scott|title='Real World' Poll: was Cory's Reaction to Lauren's Pregnancy Understandable?|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/2386915/real-world-ex-plosion-cory-lauren-pregnancy-reaction/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190210012651/http://www.mtv.com/news/2386915/real-world-ex-plosion-cory-lauren-pregnancy-reaction/|url-status=dead|archive-date=February 10, 2019|work=[[MTV]]|date=February 26, 2014|access-date=February 7, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=Donnelly, Matthew Scott|title=Real World Pregnancy: What Should Tyara Do Next Now That She's With Child?|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/2963402/real-world-tyara-pregnant/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161216142032/http://www.mtv.com/news/2963402/real-world-tyara-pregnant/|url-status=dead|archive-date=December 16, 2016|work=[[MTV]]|date=December 14, 2016|access-date=February 7, 2019}}</ref> ===On-screen marriage=== Irene Barrera got married during the [[The Real World: Los Angeles|Los Angeles]] season.<ref name=WeddingBellsRing/> [[Pedro Zamora]] exchanged wedding vows with his boyfriend, Sean Sasser, during the [[The Real World: San Francisco|1994 San Francisco]] season.<ref>{{cite episode|title=Love Rules|series=The Real World: San Francisco|season=3|number=19|airdate=November 3, 1994|network=MTV}}</ref> ===Coping with illness=== [[Pedro Zamora]] lived with [[HIV/AIDS|AIDS]].<ref name=TimePedro/> He succumbed to complications related to the disease on November 11, 1994, hours after the [[The Real World: San Francisco|1994 San Francisco]] season finale aired. [[The Real World: San Diego|2004 San Diego]] housemate [[Frankie Abernathy]] suffered from [[cystic fibrosis]]. She died on July 9, 2007.<ref>{{cite web|date=June 12, 2007|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1562302/20070612/id_0.jhtml|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070614152352/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1562302/20070612/id_0.jhtml|url-status=dead|archive-date=June 14, 2007|title ='Real World: San Diego' Alum Frankie Abernathy Dead At 25|publisher =MTV|access-date=June 12, 2007}}</ref> [[The Real World: Philadelphia|Philadelphia]]'s Sarah Burke,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/shows/realworld-season15/cast_member.jhtml?personalityId=1132|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110224075357/http://www.mtv.com/shows/realworld-season15/cast_member.jhtml?personalityId=1132|url-status=dead|archive-date=February 24, 2011|title=Bio page for Sarah Burke|publisher=MTV|access-date=October 6, 2011}}</ref> [[The Real World: Key West|Key West]]'s Paula Meronek,<ref>{{cite web|date=August 23, 2006|url=http://www.mtv.com/videos/the-real-world-key-west-reunion/1539280/playlist.jhtml|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090730055537/http://www.mtv.com/videos/the-real-world-key-west-reunion/1539280/playlist.jhtml|url-status=dead|archive-date=July 30, 2009|title=The Real World: Key West Reunion|publisher=MTV}}</ref> and [[Real World: Skeletons|Skeletons]]' Violetta Milerman<ref>{{cite episode|title=Sarasota's Finest|url=http://www.mtv.com/shows/real_world_skeletons/real-world-skeletons-ep-8-sarasotas-finest/1733943/playlist/#id=1733943|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150205080702/http://www.mtv.com/shows/real_world_skeletons/real-world-skeletons-ep-8-sarasotas-finest/1733943/playlist/#id=1733943|url-status=dead|archive-date=February 5, 2015|series=Real World: Skeletons|season=30|number=8|network=MTV|airdate=February 3, 2015}}</ref> each suffered from an [[Eating disorders|eating disorder]], [[Anorexia nervosa|anorexia]] and/or [[Bulimia nervosa|bulimia]]. [[The Real World: Denver|Denver]]'s Colie Edison battled [[mononucleosis]].<ref>{{cite episode|url=http://www.mtv.com/videos/rw-denver-full-episode-ep-7/1548577/playlist.jhtml#series=2211&seriesId=20765&channelId=1|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090830042819/http://www.mtv.com/videos/rw-denver-full-episode-ep-7/1548577/playlist.jhtml#series=2211&seriesId=20765&channelId=1|url-status=dead|archive-date=August 30, 2009|series=The Real World: Denver|number=7|title=The Kissing Disease|publisher=MTV|date=December 25, 2006}}</ref> [[The Real World: Cancun|Cancun]]'s Ayiiia Elizarraras had a history of [[drug abuse]] and [[self-harm]]ing,<ref name=AyiiiaBio>[https://web.archive.org/web/20090530051948/http://www.mtv.com/ontv/dyn/rw_cancun/cast_member/cast_member.jhtml?personalityId=11886 Biography page for Ayiiia Elizarraras]. MTV.com</ref> the latter of which manifested during that season's fifth episode. She received treatment for it after filming ended, and recorded a public service announcement on the condition that it aired at the end of that episode.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/ontv/dyn/rw_cancun/episode/episode.jhtml?episodeId=156730|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090726035536/http://www.mtv.com/ontv/dyn/rw_cancun/episode/episode.jhtml?episodeId=156730|url-status=dead|archive-date=July 26, 2009|title=Summary page for ''The Real World: Cancun'', Episode 5 ("Payback, Piglets and Projects")|work=MTV|date=May 19, 2011|access-date=May 23, 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/videos/the-real-world-cancun-ep-5-payback-piglets-and-projects/1616252/playlist.jhtml|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090726035751/http://www.mtv.com/videos/the-real-world-cancun-ep-5-payback-piglets-and-projects/1616252/playlist.jhtml|url-status=dead|archive-date=July 26, 2009|title=Video of "Payback, Piglets and Projects"|work=MTV|date=July 22, 2009|access-date=May 23, 2011}}</ref> [[The Real World: New Orleans (2010)|2010 New Orleans]]' Ryan Leslie suffered from severe [[obsessive compulsive disorder]], which had deleterious effects on his relationship with the rest of the cast.<ref name=RyanBio>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/shows/real_world/neworleans2/cast_member.jhtml?personalityId=14122|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100611043109/http://www.mtv.com/shows/real_world/neworleans2/cast_member.jhtml?personalityId=14122|url-status=dead|archive-date=June 11, 2010|title=Biography page for Ryan Leslie|work=MTV|access-date=May 23, 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/shows/real_world/neworleans2/episode.jhtml?episodeID=170026|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100828060135/http://www.mtv.com/shows/real_world/neworleans2/episode.jhtml?episodeID=170026|url-status=dead|archive-date=August 28, 2010|title=Real World XXIV: New Orleans: Ep. 2409: Fired|publisher=MTV|access-date=November 18, 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite episode|access-date=November 18, 2011|url=http://www.mtv.com/videos/real-world-new-orleans-ep-9-fired/1646117/playlist.jhtml|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100828060325/http://www.mtv.com/videos/real-world-new-orleans-ep-9-fired/1646117/playlist.jhtml|url-status=dead|archive-date=August 28, 2010|series=Real World: New Orleans|season=24|number=9|title=Fired|publisher=MTV|airdate=August 25, 2010}}</ref> One recurring illness with which a number of cast members have dealt is addiction. While cast members sometimes become inebriated in social situations during filming, [[The Real World: Hawaii|Hawaii]]'s Ruthie Alcaide<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/shows/realworld-season8/episode.jhtml?episodeID=48071|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100402182407/http://www.mtv.com/shows/realworld-season8/episode.jhtml?episodeID=48071|url-status=dead|archive-date=April 2, 2010|title=The Real World: Hawaii: Ep. 13: Hasta Pasta, Hawaii|publisher=MTV|date=August 2, 2002|access-date=November 18, 2011}}</ref> and [[The Real World: Hollywood|Hollywood]]'s [[Joey Kovar]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/shows/real_world/hollywood/episode.jhtml?episodeID=134976|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091123142118/http://www.mtv.com/shows/real_world/hollywood/episode.jhtml?episodeID=134976|url-status=dead|archive-date=November 23, 2009|title=Real World: XX: Hollywood: Ep. 2004: Joey's Intervention|publisher=MTV|date=May 7, 2008|access-date=November 18, 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite episode|url=http://www.mtv.com/videos/real-world-hollywood-ep-4-joeys-intervention/1586651/playlist.jhtml|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091120225901/http://www.mtv.com/videos/real-world-hollywood-ep-4-joeys-intervention/1586651/playlist.jhtml|url-status=dead|archive-date=November 20, 2009|title=Joey's Intervention|series=The Real World: Hollywood|network=MTV|airdate=May 7, 2008|season=20|number=4}}</ref> entered treatment programs for drug or alcohol addiction during filming. Other cast members have recounted past troubles with addiction that they had endured prior to filming, including [[The Real World: Chicago|2002 Chicago]]'s Chris Beckman,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/shows/realworld-season11/cast_member.jhtml?personalityId=1064|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111101041808/http://www.mtv.com/shows/realworld-season11/cast_member.jhtml?personalityId=1064|url-status=dead|archive-date=November 1, 2011|title=The Real World: Chicago: Cast: Chris|publisher=MTV|year=2002|access-date=November 18, 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite episode|url=http://www.mtv.com/shows/realworld-season11/cast_member.jhtml?personalityId=1064|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111101041808/http://www.mtv.com/shows/realworld-season11/cast_member.jhtml?personalityId=1064|url-status=dead|archive-date=November 1, 2011|series=The Real World|title=The Gang Gets Their New Job|season=11|number=15|network=MTV|airdate=April 30, 2002}}</ref> Hollywood's [[Brianna Taylor]],<ref>{{cite episode|title=Let's Not Get Ghetto|url=http://www.mtv.com/shows/real_world/hollywood/episode.jhtml?episodeID=134974|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091123142108/http://www.mtv.com/shows/real_world/hollywood/episode.jhtml?episodeID=134974|url-status=dead|archive-date=November 23, 2009|series=The Real World: Hollywood|season=20|number=2|network=MTV|airdate=April 23, 2008}}</ref> 2010 New Orleans' Ryan Knight,<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20100611041049/http://www.mtv.com/shows/real_world/neworleans2/cast_member.jhtml?personalityId=14115 "Real World: New Orleans: Cast: Knight"]. MTV. Retrieved November 13, 2011.</ref><ref>{{cite episode|title=Welcome to New Orleans|url=http://www.mtv.com/shows/real_world/neworleans2/episode.jhtml?episodeID=170018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100706120028/http://www.mtv.com/shows/real_world/neworleans2/episode.jhtml?episodeID=170018|url-status=dead|archive-date=July 6, 2010|series=The Real World: New Orleans|season=24|number=1|network=MTV|airdate=June 30, 2010}}</ref> [[The Real World: St. Thomas|St. Thomas']] Brandon Kane,<ref>{{cite episode|title=Paradise Found|url=http://www.mtv.com/videos/real-world-st-thomas-ep-1-paradise-found/1688520/playlist.jhtml|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120630094939/http://www.mtv.com/videos/real-world-st-thomas-ep-1-paradise-found/1688520/playlist.jhtml|url-status=dead|archive-date=June 30, 2012|series=The Real World: St. Thomas|season=27|number=1|network=MTV|airdate=June 27, 2012}}</ref> and ''Skeletons''{{'}} Madison Walls.<ref>{{cite episode|title=Love and Other Drugs|url=http://www.mtv.com/shows/real_world_skeletons/real-world-skeletons-ep-2-love-and-other-drugs/1733247/playlist/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141226063356/http://www.mtv.com/shows/real_world_skeletons/real-world-skeletons-ep-2-love-and-other-drugs/1733247/playlist/|url-status=dead|archive-date=December 26, 2014|series=Real World: Skeletons|season=30|number=2|network=MTV|airdate=December 23, 2014}}</ref>
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