Imagine parting with $6,000 for a simple kiss with a desirable stranger. This might sound irrational to many, but not if you’re a participant on Netflix’s raucous reality dating show, Too Hot To Handle. This tantalizing TV spectacle rounds up a bunch of good-looking singles, renowned for their commitment-phobia and high libido, onto a paradisiacal island under the guise of an epic summer bash. The twist, however, is the challenge these singles face: a bombshell revelation that prohibits any kind of intimate interaction, or they risk depleting the prize money.
The singles are supervised by Lana, a robot shaped like a cone, which deducts from the prize money whenever a contestant breaks the rules. With an ascending penalty system based on the intensity of the sexual act, the remaining prize money, at the end of the season, is awarded to the two contestants showing the most growth. The question arises: which contestants caused the maximum financial drain across the first four seasons? Let’s examine the top 5 rule-violators.
Izzy Fairthorne: A $37K spending spree in Season 3
In Season 3, the prize pot for Too Hot To Handle was elevated from $100,000 to a whopping $200,000, an increase Izzy Fairthorne seemingly took advantage of. Her inaugural rule-breaking event involved her friend, Georgia Hassarati, costing them $3,000. Soon after, a kiss with Robert ‘Truth’ DuVaun further depleted the prize pool by $6,000. Late arrival Jackson Mawhinney quickly made his mark, forming a connection with Izzy that cost the group $22,000. Before the season’s end, the duo had cost the group an additional $6,000, raising Izzy’s expenditure to a staggering $37,000.
Nick Kici: Depleting the prize pool by $41K
Nick Kici’s indiscretions came at a hefty cost of $41,000. His rule-breaking moments, all with Jawahir Khalifa, started with a $3,000 kiss. Post this incident, the robo-guardian Lana began doubling the penalties. Nick and Jawahir found themselves indulging in a heavy petting session one night, which saw $32,000 wiped from the prize money. An additional $6,000 was deducted the following morning when they decided to share another kiss.
Jawahir Khalifa: A hefty $44K in rule infringements
Jawahir Khalifa, predominantly enticed by Nick, racked up a slightly higher tally than him. The first penalty of Season 4 was charged to Jawahir and Seb Melrose for a $3,000 kiss. After becoming involved with Nick, another $3,000 kiss ensued. Their ensuing lustful night and morning caused a combined drain of $38,000, bringing Jawahir’s total to an eye-watering $44,000.
Kayla Richart and Seb Melrose: A tie at the second place
Lovebirds Kayla Richart and Seb Melrose, who remain a couple till today, were guilty of repeatedly draining the prize pool during Season 4. Individual and joint indiscretions accounted for a total loss of $71,000 each. Their hefty fines included a $6,000 kiss, a $12,000 penalty for shower kisses and intimate moments, and a staggering $50,000 fine for going all the way while in the shower.
Holly Scarfone and Nathan Soan: The most rule infringements in show history
The crown for the biggest rule-breakers across all seasons goes to Holly Scarfone and Nathan Soan, who caused a shocking loss of $141,000 in Season 3. Their inability to keep their hands off each other led to a single evening cost of $30,000 for kisses. A botched attempt to trick Lana with a kiss using shorts as a barrier didn’t help, leading to a $6,000 penalty. A failed test led to a $57,000 loss for two kisses, and a subsequent suite stay saw them go all the way, resulting in the remaining $36,000 being wiped out. Despite their disastrous track record, they managed to regain some control, winning back some money, but still ended the season with the highest rule-breaking record in the show’s history.
With Season 5 of Too Hot To Handle now streaming on Netflix, we’re left wondering if this season’s contestants will show more restraint or if we’ll witness a contestant surpass Holly and Nathan’s remarkable rule-breaking spree.
