The coveted season 6 of the coveted show, Too Hot to Handle, has been making waves on the internet since it premiered on July 19. The much-awaited second installment of the series came out on Friday 26 and sent the internet into a frenzy because of the sudden change in dynamics of the couples and self-discovery workshops.
One such workshop in episode 5, led Katherine and Charlie to have feelings for each other, which resulted in them dumping their respective partners Louis and Lucy, in episode 6. Fans of the show didn't like their move because Louis and Katherine were one of the strongest couples in the Too Hot to Handle villa till episode 5.
Fans flocked to X to take a dig at Katherine for dumping Louis for Charlie, especially because it left Lucy crying while Louis was sent home. One fan said,
"Charlie over Louis? HA HA HA"
"Katherine wasted all that money w Louie just to jump to Charlie?! i would’ve been pissed ngl". Said another.
"Katherine, you are really pissing me off. She a BOP fr!". Wrote one X user.
"What is this? The Katherine show? We have 11 other people who aren't as annoying". Wrote another.
Some fans pointed out events such as Katherine spending money to kiss Louis just to dump him later. One Tweet read,
"And then Katherine spent all that money to not even want to be with Louis".
"Katherine is spending money for screen time not even because she really likes Louis". Read another.
"Yeah, I don’t like Katherine. The blonde guy was asking her questions about herself and she didn’t like him because he didn’t try to kiss her. Then she dropped Louis because he is always trying to touch and doesn’t ask her questions". One user said.
"Not you mad someone not 100% after you jumped ship from Louis, is Katherine ok ?". Said another.
How did Katherine pick a liking for Charlie in episode 5 of Too Hot to Handle season 6?
Too Hot to Handle season 6 episode 5 had the islanders take a workshop to enhance their honesty and bring them closer to their true selves. The contestants were randomly paired so that they return to the villa and implement the teachings of the workshop with their partners.
The contestants were asked to stare in the mirror and try to figure out where they weren't being true to themselves. Katherine broke down as she spoke about her inhibitions, which was attractive to Charlie. In a confessional, he said that he liked women who can be vulnerable and that he had seen a different side to Katherine.
The contestants were then asked to look into each other's eyes and see each other's true selves. When Katherine and Charlie gazed at each other, the emotional connection between them was palpable. Katherine told him that she knew he was going to be in trouble from day 1. Charlie said he just wanted to kiss her.
Come episode 6 of Too Hot to Handle season 6, they both confirmed their liking for each other and decided to convey it to their respective partners before they pursued something of their own.
Lucy teared up when she discovered Charlie wanted to end things with her, while Louis was shocked to hear the news because he thought it was very sudden.
The third installment of Too Hot to Handle season 6 comes out on Friday, August 2, on Netflix.