Bachelor Happy Hour - Amber Desiree on Parenting, Love, and ‘Perfect Match’ | Happy Hour

Episode Date: July 29, 2026

Today on “Happy Hour,” we have “Love Is Blind” and “Perfect Match” star Amber Desiree! AD is here to catch us up on her life and spill a little behind-the-scenes tea. She tells us all about her experience on both shows and dishes on why she thinks she and Ollie weren’t chosen as the perfect match. Was there something going on that we didn’t know about? We also catch up on married life, parenthood, and reminiscing on Amber and Ollie meeting. Plus, AD tells us how she got onto “Perfect Match,” revealing just how close she was to not joining the show. Tune in now to hear all this and more, and be sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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this week because it's so bonkers, so stupid. Such incredibly bad politics, we have to talk about it. Come for the hot takes, stay for the sanity. Listen to Off the Cup on the IHeart Radio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. Hello, everyone, and welcome back to Bachelor Happy Hour. I'm Rachel. And I'm Charity. And today we have Love is Blind and Perfect Match alum, A.D. welcome to the podcast we all thanks for having me these are my girls I can't know literally I am so excited

to have you AD because Charity and I have both been on your podcast and you have interviewed us but I am so excited to have you today and give your full story to the Bachelor audience those who do not know AD she was the star of love is blind and perfect match let Rachel

of them. Hello. No, we are so excited. On perfect match, Rachel, please don't put that in me. First of all, A.D. birthed me into the Netflix universe.

Let that be known. And we will get all into perfect match because I still have so much to say. But let's go back to the beginning. Yes. Love is blind. Love is blind. Walk us through.

Is it blind? Walk us through how this came to your desk. What made you say yes? Yeah. The full story. Oh, my gosh. It's actually kind of chaotic. So I was like semi-freshly broken up with my ex at the time.

But I worked, we kind of worked together still. And so my bio had my job description in the bio. And casting agents reached out and they called the job. And he answered. Oh, my God. Hey, we're such and such from. love is blind. We would love to talk to AD and see if she's interested.

He goes, no, she's in a relationship. He thought it was so funny. He's like, she's in a relationship. She would never do that. We weren't. So then he calls me and he's like, you won't believe what just happened. Oh, my God. And I told them you weren't interested.

I said, what? How'd you watch? He's like, I told them you were in a relationship. I was like, now, why the hell would you do that? I was like, give me her number right now. And literally, five minutes later, I got phone with him. I called him. I was like, hey, this is 80.

I heard you were looking for me. Yeah, girl, we were, but we heard you're in a relationship. I'm like, I'm not. That was just my ex being funny and being weird. And then it just snowballed there. Yeah, I just kept going from interview to interview. And next thing you know, I'm being flown out to L.A. And now I'm in a pod.

And yeah. Wait, so did you ever watch the show? Like, were you familiar with the bases of the show and like the process? Yeah. Okay. So you were like intrigued. You were like, this is perfect for me because I'm like, I feel like watching it. I'm like, I'll always commend people who can go on that because I'm like, I do feel like it's a very obviously like crazy environment and we can talk about it.

But I'm like curious. I've always been like very marriage minded and very optimistic. I'm a huge optimist. So I'm like, you know what? Why can't, why won't this work for me? Like, I've seen it work. People that are still married from season one, season two. Like, people are still married and I'm like, this is going to work for me.

I knew in my soul, y'all. I was like, I'm going to be married. I'm literally going to find my husband on love is blind. You did manifest because your husband did come from love is blind. Yeah. Come on now. Let's talk about it. I want to talk about it.

to get into perfect match because you guys shared this in common. What was it like dating behind that screen? Because I know you and I see how you flirt. And I cannot imagine how it is with a wall in between. Yeah, I really can. Oh, interesting. Once you get, because there's no cameras, like no cameramen in the pods. Like there's, you know, they're tucked away.

And they're like camouflaged very, very well unless you're like hyper focused on it. But like you really, it really is just you. And so the first day you're dating, speed dating, like 15 men, I believe, like for five minutes back to back to back. So you really got to give your all. Wow. Get like, hey, this is my elevator pitch of, you know, and you start to hear certain things. You're like, yeah, like, this is the longest five minute date of my life. And then you hear a certain voice and you're like, hold up.

I like this. Let me like see what this voice is talking about. So then you start falling for the voices and then you start to hear a little bit of personality. And I really just was, I'm such a giggly person. So I think they really were just loving that I was so giggly and like bubbly and just I really trust the process. And you could tell. Like I was like, this is going to work for me.

And I was just, I had no fear really. I was just like, it's just me in here. What's going to happen? And I just went fully. And did you feel like obviously when you start. started the process from the first initial like, I guess speed dating round where you like, I don't know like if this is meant for me. Like did you still have that level of op? She was like, no. I was like, yeah. I knew. I was like because the pre show stuff is so intense,

like the applications. I'm sure you guys know like the applications and the interviews. I'm like surely these people are professionals. At this point, we were going into my season, which was season six. So I'm like, surely they've matched. There's someone here that matched my criteria and I matched theirs. I just had to be patient. And I was just like, surely. But then it's like the bullshitters get through, you know?

So it's like no matter how much they match your criteria and how much, like there are people that lie on their application. There's people that just say whatever just to get through the door, which was very obvious in my case. and I'm going in hopeful, happy, and innocent, and then you have people have different intentions. So again, I did my best. We'll just leave it at that. I did my best. Me and Charity know that all too well.

So when you're in the pods, in those initial first days, did you feel multiple connections or were you kind of zeroed in? Because I feel like in perfect match, you went in and you knew exactly what you wanted. I had a few connections on Love is Blind. Again, I am so open and I just trusted the process. And when I finally matched and, like, connected with people that were also open to the process, then I found myself having, like, five and six dates a day, like, to the point where I was like,

I can't do this, y'all. I would go in and be like, hey, I don't want to date you anymore. And, like, to the point your producers had to pull me aside, I was like, hey, AD, can you stop breaking up with people? people. They're all in love behind the wall. I was like, I don't want to go on any more dates. Can we please stop? And they were like, like by the third date that I had broken off with, they were like, hey, can you just like really get to know them and stop breaking up with people? I'm screaming. I'm screaming. She's like, this is not it. I know. I know. They're like just some time. I was like, no, I don't want to do this.

Oh, my goodness. Okay. Well, let's talk about after. So like as you were going through the experience of love is blind and walking away from that experience, in your mind, did you ever think, okay, I want to do another dating show, did perfect match just kind of fall in your lap? Like, were you prepared? Because obviously it's a, I mean, we all saw it. Crazy experience. And I'm sure like after that there's a journey. There's a time period where you're like, okay, let me just reacclimate back to like my normal or, you know, process what I just experienced. and what I went through. So how was that like time frame for you? Oh my gosh. It was, I needed a lot of processing because, you know, with filming, it happened,

you know, a year before it comes out. Like so I, in that time, I did a lot of like self development and healing and therapy and I was, I was okay. The internet was not okay. The internet was a very,

very harsh, mean place. And I, like I said earlier, I am optimist, so I never thought, like, I don't deserve love or love is never going to find me or blah, blah, blah. Like, I was just like, that just doesn't it. It sucked, but I know my person is out here. But the internet made me want to bury myself in like some hole somewhere.

So when perfect match, when people reach out to me for perfect match, I was like, absolutely not. No way. No way am I going to put myself through that. And I turned down perfect match, I think, three times. Oh, wow. I don't think I knew that. A few times. And one of my really good friends here in LA, I told him that I turned it down.

And he was like, no, you didn't. And I said, no, yes, I did. And he said, give me your phone. And he took my phone. And he opened the email. And he said, hey, actually, can we set up a time to talk? I would love to reconsider. Sins it.

I get a call the next morning like, hey, AD, would love to have you if this is what you want to do. And I'm just like, I said no casting. Get straight to Tulum tomorrow. Straight to Tulum. When you were talking to the producers, did you tell them this is what I want in a man? And for me to show up, you better have that man there. Because I know you came in and you were focused. Yes.

I said I need a grown man. I need a grown man. I know. I don't want to. They were like, what about features? I said, big black. Give me. I'm going to scream.

Literally big and black. Love it. Was all this season out when we filmed? I can't remember. Yeah, I think it was only out for a few weeks, girl. Like a few weeks and he was on the plane. Oh, wow. Period. Had you watched it? He was a quick turnaround. Very quick. No, I saw clips. I did see clips, but I never watched. I still to this day, I have not watched his full season. Wait. I did go back and watch. That's so funny. I thought it was a great season.

I know. I'm like, I did love his season. Sweet, Freddie. I had to watch that. I had, when we were in Tulum, I called my mom and my sisters, and I said, y'all, I just matched with this guy, Ollie, watch the show and tell me if I should keep dating him. And they watch and they're like, he's okay. And I was like, okay. Okay. Okay.

So I wasn't there. But day one, you walk in. Uh-huh. You and Sandy. Yes. In the smoke, in the jungle. You see Ali. You start talking.

Uh-huh. What were the feelings? Did you know right away? I know. Did I know he was the one? No, but I knew he was the one that was going to be the one in that villain. Mm-hmm. Because you were open to the process.

Even once I got in there, you guys were locked in, but you were still kind of like, I'll go on dates. I'll see what's out there. Yeah, yeah. Were you still open or did you know it was Ollie? I knew it was him. I knew regardless of who was out there, I was always going to come back to him. I would always be like, yeah, like, I want to go on dates. I'm open. I'm open. He's like, shut up. No, you're not. But I loved watching you flirt. Yeah, thank you. I'm pretty good at it.

What was that? No, you really are. Like, if I had a man, I was terrified. I'm like, please. No, literally. It's the eye contact. It's the eye contact. Like, it just. Which is why I do want to ask about, like, being in that environment, obviously, it's very drastically different than like love is blind like when you guys see everyone after the fact that you've already matched with your person but it's like this is a little bit more of a I mean safe to say competitive environment where you kind of have to like be on your own but it's like yeah it's like claim what's yours and yeah yeah best of luck to you so like how you're going home right so how was that like you seemed very like comfortable in that is that fair to say I think because one there

was like the age ranges were all over the place I mean from as young is what, 23, I don't know, to like 36, I think, 35 or 15? I don't know. So the age ranges were very different. And I do like when I saw like Louis come in, I'm like he's 12. Like what are we doing here? Like what is actually happening? Like I, by the time Ollie came and I was like very deflated. I was like, fuck. Like I'm really either going to have to just play this game to stay in the house or I'm going to have to go. He walks in, I was like, not only is he gorgeous, a grown man, like, so strong, so hot. And I was like, thank you, God.

I was going to have to just peace out. There was no, really no other option for me. And even if there were 12 other men that were big, tall, you know, statuesque men, I still, like, I don't know, there was something about the way we zeroed in on each other that I'm just like, oh, my God. Like, it felt different than I'm just here for a show. I was like, wait a minute. Like, why did he be lining towards me one?

And why am I, like, getting nervous? Like, I remember he walked in. I was like, oh, my God, Molly. Like, it was so awkward, so weird, but he's just so hot. I love this so much. I love. Yeah, it's watching your love story play out. So this is a podcast about video games.

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You will never make me feel bad for being a Black girl, for being a Black American girl, ever. Therapy for Black Girls is bringing it all to the mic. Listen to Therapy for Black Girls on the IHeart Radio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcast. What was the difference between your experience on Love is Blind and Perfect Match? Was Perfect Match more conducive for a relationship to blossom? I don't know if it was more conducive, but it was more conducive. It was just more fun. And I think love is blind, there's so much pressure to get married and find your person

and get engaged where it's like, perfect match is like, find your person, have fun doing it and see where it goes. Where it's like, love is blind. It's like, you need to get engaged in 10 days. I'm like, okay. And then you need to get married three weeks later. You're like, it's, it is like so much pressure where you can just be hot and fun and see where where it goes on perfect match.

And that was like, that was my bread and butter. Just have fun. Yeah. Well, speaking of obviously you guys having fun, I think it's very obvious that as viewers, we can see that. And like we, as we all know, editing plays a big role in how these shows and, you know, the relationships are perceived. So between your experience with both love is blind and perfect match,

how do you feel like the difference with like editing, if you can speak to that was, yeah, was. Yeah. was different. You know, I, because Connecticut, they created both shows. So I'm very aware of the way they edit now. And I know they're only going to show or put up what you do and say. There is a level of, you know, TV, the TV outlet. But for the most part, if you don't do it and you don't say it, it's not going to be on the show.

So I think for me, everything that I did and said, that's what I did. There were some timelines that were kind of mixed up, which I mentioned before, and a lot of things that were kind of like weird. But for the most part, I feel like I was portrayed how I presented myself. So I don't have an issue. I've never been the bad, good edit kind of girl because, like I said, I'm only going to give them what I want the world to see. I mean, for the most part, I think it was okay, but to each their own edit, I guess. Yeah, yeah, yeah. So we watched you guys fall in love.

We watched you get forcibly removed from our villa. We watched you come back to the villa. And everyone in the house was like, this is our couple. They're going to run away with this. I remember being in the boardroom and I said if they don't get married, I don't know what I would do with myself. And then we do not hear your name. when they say perfect match, what was going through your brain?

Because I could not believe it. A girl, I figured as much. I figured. I figured. And, you know, it was a scheme set up by Todd. Hello, a scheme set up by Todd. His hands was all on it. That was, I swear that they just didn't count our votes and they just decided.

No. We don't really get to. to talk to the people that don't come into the villa. So when they did come in, it was at the boys party or the girls party and they just kind of saw everybody hooking up and being a mess. So they don't really get to see what me and Ollie's relationship

was like outside of the drama or outside of people hooking up or being a mess. So I don't really, I don't get a fuck if they think I'm the perfect match or thought I was. I sat there was like, I don't really want to plead my case. I don't know any of you. I barely like you people. So like, why am I sitting here trying to tell you,

that like you don't like me. What am I doing? I don't care. So I was actually kind of glad that they didn't vote because it just showed, it just played out in real life. So I was like, what? I couldn't care less. Me and Ollie, we went to Paris after.

Like, I don't care. We don't need. Hello. I don't need a trip. We figured it out. We're good. We're married with a baby now. Hello.

Hello. Yes. And you said it you went to Paris, married. And it all happened. Like so quick, but honestly, like, I'm like, I wish we got to see it all. Like, you know, I wish the cameras technically, I know it never stopped rolling. But like in our, for what we as viewers saw. So obviously, you guys announced your engagement at the reunion.

How let talk talk me through the engagement. Did you know it was coming? Like, like what? Yeah, it was coming. Did I think it was coming that soon? No. So by then I was on my. second trip to London visiting him post show.

And I getting spotted everywhere. They're just in public. They do not care. I was like, no. I was like they were. That's my perfect match. Yeah. Living life and in love.

Careful. Like we had to reach out to PR and we're like, hey, we, they were like your only, like, you guys can hang out and be seen together. But the only rule is like, don't hold hands or don't like be hugging. Be loving. Yeah. We were like, okay, we didn't do any of that. Pictures in Paris.

Pictures in London. Pictures in Mexico. pictures everywhere. And we had to call Pari, and we were like, listen, we are doing our best. She's like, girl, there's nothing you can do at that point. So then that's where I think behind the scenes like Ollie and like production and everybody started being like, well, what are we doing? And he was like, I want to marry her.

Like, I want to make her my wife. And they concocted this whole thing to make me think we were doing perfect match promo. And like, Ali's like, yeah, I'm coming. to L.A. so we can do this promo. I'm like, that's so weird that you're coming here for promo. Like, that's so weird, but my brain could not connect the pieces. Connected. Yeah. What? I'm like, we don't even have lines, honey. I was like, no one sends us our scripts. Like, we don't even have anything to practice. He's like, yeah, I think it's going to be like really chill. Like, so I'm thinking, well, if it's going to be chill, if no one cares, then I don't

care. Then, like, I think two nights before the engagement, I'm ripping off my nails. like I am just stripping myself and he's looking like and I'm like he's like I'm like well where are we filming he's like I think on a beach I was like okay I'm just gonna wear like a cute tank top and maybe some like cut off shorts he's like he's like please don't do that you'll be in white yeah he's a please let me assist the one top yes like this is going to be the first time the world tees us together like doing this like you might want to like do something nicer And I was like, okay.

So I ended up doing my nails. And you know how like that feeling of irritation when your man is being weird before. Like, yes. And you're just like, you're pissing me off more than. Just tell me. Yeah. Or just like, let's get to the point. Right.

And like literally the producer, she's like, okay, AD, these are your lines. Like, you know, perfect match for a little. And like, she made me say like one time. And she's like, okay, I think we got it. And I was like, this is so. weird. One take wonder. And he's like, I'm really that good.

To reality shows, I'm done. She was like, I'm a professional. And then they like cut. And then that's when you see him like bring me up the hill of the Sandy Hill. And I'm like, Ali, what is happening? What the fuck is going on? And then. Oh, my God.

Yeah, he did so. He did so good. It was so beautiful. I'm so glad we got to watch it as viewers. But can you establish the timeline for us? Did they tell you this was going to air at Love is Blind? You were going to be able to announce your pregnancy. How did that timeline go?

No. So I didn't know. I didn't know anything about the Love is Blind part. I think what I can remember, we just had our engagement. And it was just supposed to be like some kind of display. And I believe the executive producers reached out. like, hey, can we play this at the end of the love is blind reunion? And I was like, oh, okay, yeah, why not?

So I think that's how that came about. And then I think was the pregnancy at the end of perfect match or? No, it was before because didn't we do it like during press, we like talked about it? Yeah, I don't remember the timeline exactly of how they pieced it all together. But all I know is, once we got engaged, I was in a world. win. And I couldn't wear my ring for too long. Like it was just a mess. But yeah, it was really nice to have that moment and to be able to do that on Love is Blind. And then that Alex Warren song, what is it called? Is it ordinary? Yes. That's kind of like our little thing. I don't know.

It was such a beautiful time. Oh, I am in awe of you guys. Like, you know how much. I'm like, I really am. Mom and Dad, I look up to you guys. Truly. How was it like, nurturing and like building y'all's relationship obviously once y'all were done filming so like obviously get engaged and there's so much still more to like you know experience and learn and continue to nurture so how was that time together without like the cameras for y'all it was beautiful but it was short and um it's still we're still to to this day nurturing our relationship because we've still only been together for like two years at this point. And we have a baby. So we're starting to like, I think once we were starting to learn each other for who we were as individuals, then we had to

learn each other for who we were as a married couple. And now we're trying to learn each other for who we are as parents. So I think as soon as we hit the like, oh, I think I know who you are. It's like, wait, now I'm a wife. Oh, I think I know who you are. Wait, now I'm a mom. And I don't even know if I am. So we are in this constant cycle of rediscovering who we are and falling in love with each other. again and learning new corks and seeing new things. And now we live together and we have a baby. And now I'm watching him not only as my husband, but a father. And I'm just like, what?

Like, who is this, like, who is this man that I met at a random villa in Mexico? And now you're my baby daddy. No, it's crazy. The first perfect match, baby. Yeah. What was it like? So you guys had your wedding and the birth of your beautiful. baby girl what are you comfortable sharing what was the birth process like what's it been like post

baby how is it with her oh i can still remember um yeah because it's still very fresh um pregnancy was beautiful pregnancy was beautiful and um i'm going to say this with a disclaimer because i feel like when people say pregnancy is beautiful it is not it was just the fact that I was able to do what my body was meant to do. For me, like, was the most beautiful thing. Like, I went through everything. I felt it all. I had the morning sickness.

I had the pains, the aches. Like, I had it all. And I just lived in it. Like, I didn't want to complain any of it away because I knew how much of a blessing it was. So I just lived in it. I went through all of it. And I just, like, Polly was such a huge, huge support.

Like, he just, I don't know, he does this thing where he gets, when he gets nervous, y'all he just stops talking so i don't think he talked to me for like six months he's like whatever you need yeah let me know you know you know so attentive to you yeah and then um i was kind of like in like pre-labor for about two days before i delivered her and that was some shit y'all i thought i was going to be like some strong warrior like don't need any kind of meds uh-uh you're like give it to me quick now don't ask any more questions And then she came out and she's just been my human.

Like, oh. She is literally my heartbeat outside of my body, like my world. And she's just blooming so perfectly. She's growing. She is just and she looks just like her daddy. That is her twin, y'all. Oh, my goodness. Yeah, yeah, yeah.

Like, it's so funny how much, like, she looks like him. She acts like Mommy, like she's such a diva. Like, she knows how many she wants. She's going to get it every single time. Like, there's no if, ends or butts about it. But that is, they are, like, their best friend as well. Like, such a daddy's girl. I absolutely love it.

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Yeah. Good and bad. So how has that been? It's been one hell of a transition. Like I said, we're only a few months in. And then we're still in this continual cycle of getting to know each other. So we had to put a pause. on the, you know, flirty, fun, sexy, going out couple.

Okay, now we got to be parents right now. Like, she needs us. We got to be parents. So I think it's strength in, like, our partnership is so strong because everything we do is for the good of our daughter. Like, that is, we work hard for her. We partner and parent together hard for her. And we still love each other.

Obviously, we're still, like, so passionately in love with each other. but right now she needs us more than we need to like go on. Like right now she needs us more than I need a new bag. Like right now she's our priority. And to have a partner that like just ebbs and flows with what the household needs is the key to success. And he's so patient. He's so patient. Like such a good quality.

Hello. Girl. So patient. And like in so many ways. because like your body is changing, you're changing mentally. And there's things that we're just like, we would have naturally done that we just don't do anymore or like things that we have naturally said that we just right now.

And he said even just like last night, he was just like, things are different and that's okay. And I'm just like, no, that's so beautiful to hear. He's so good. So good. But I do have a village. I do have a lot of help. Like I think the people around me are so supportive.

I've been able to work and bring her with me. Like, every time I go to, like, I get invited to these, like, PR things. I'm like, yeah, that's fine. My plus one is my daughter. I love that. Bye. No, that actually is so cute. No, no, no.

I can't. My plus one. And if she can't come, I'm probably not going to go. Because I just, I feel so lucky and so blessed and fortunate that I'm not in a nine to five. And I can, like, create the life. and the freedom that I want. And I want to be able to bring my daughter. I want her to see the things.

I want her to experience it. And because like, what's the point? If I'm not going to tag her along, I might as well just be sitting behind a desk and typing away. What's the point? So I just, I'm so fortunate. And she loves it.

She soaks it up. And she's just like waving to everybody. Oh. Speaking of work, AD, you are the face, like, of Netflix reality. You are the podcast host. For what's the reality? What has that been like having to manage that balance being a host and a mother? Easier than I thought.

Easier than I thought. Three months postpartum, I was on a plane to Atlanta with my baby to film Love is Blind Reunion to help do that, you know, interview thing, which I thought was so cool. And then I came back to film my podcast. And my team is so accommodating. You guys, they built a nursery in the back so I can bring her. Like, bring room out, nursery in. Oh my gosh.

That's so wonderful. No, truly. So, and, you know, there's never a time where I'm like, it's either her or. Like, it's her end. And I think everyone around me has kind of fallen in line. Like, if she's first, everything else has to come after. And I think a lot of people around me are realizing, like, I'm not budging on that. So it's been easier than I thought.

I'm just, if it's not her, I'm not doing it. I'm not silly. I absolutely love that. Like, I think it's such a blessing. Like, you know, it's like you said, we're so fortunate to not have to have like a traditional nine to five, like the beauty that like you just have a team around you that sees you and your daughter and your family and like wants to support you in that. I'm like, you know, in America, we're going through.

a lot. Like to have that is it's such a lux, it's a luxury truly. So I'm, I'm so happy for you. Like, really. Yes. Thank you. Before we transition, I just want to ask, what is next for you? I know people hate this question. Would you do more reality TV? More babies? What can we expect next? No more babies. She's like, quick. No, right now I'm not to focus on babies. I am just wanting to give her all of me.

And I don't have the time to be pregnant and focused on a running around baby. No, she's getting everything I have right now. Every extra minute is going to her. And we can discuss this in, you know, 10 years if we haven't. But right now, right now it's her. Something so exciting. I just signed with a literary agent. And I am working on publishing a little.

book and I am so excited. We are in negotiations right now with publishers and editors and trying to get me the best deal and trying to get the people the best stories. So right now I'm working on that which has been kind of stressful but so exciting y'all. This book has been on my heart since 2016. So the fact that it's coming to fruition is like a dream and the fact that I'll have something tangible for my daughter to be like what mommy, you know, went through or she has questions or if I'm not around, she can flip to page 35 and see what mommy would do or what mommy would say. So I'm leaving that as a legacy and reality TV, I would love to do like more like maybe game shows, not like challenge shows or anything because I'm not that athletic anymore. I just

want to like be on like, is it cake or something? Like I'm still pushing for. you both on traders. Yeah, I'm like, Amy, you would actually, you would do good. No, actually I love that. I'm like,

let's form an alliance. We'll be traders together. I don't care. Okay. I'm like, on everybody. Okay. Like,

y'all have no idea what's coming. That would be so to you. But yeah. So I'm like, whoever's listening, support this dream of ours. We're manifesting it today. Yes.

And congratulations, A.D. Just add author to the list of amazing accomplishments. You are so wonderful and we are both so lucky to know you and have you here. Thank you. Yes. Okay. We are going to do a little bit of a game, if that's cool with you.

We love a little quick game. So it's reality TV, rapid fire. We're going to give you some rapid fire questions, all about dating and reality TV. So you just have to like choose. Easy enough. Okay. I'll do the first one. Love is blind or perfect match?

Perfect match. I knew it. Pods or paradise? Ooh, paradise. Yeah. Biggest green flag. Kindness. Biggest red flag?

Um, ooh, biggest red flag. There's so many. Like, my feeling my front has opened up. Biggest red flag. Biggest red flag.

Damn, y'all. We'll come back. We'll come back to it. Okay. Okay. Okay. Okay. One reality dating show you'd love to appear on as a guest mentor.

Ooh, I would love to show up on Love is Blind as a mentor. I think that would be fun. Okay. Yeah. I love that. You and Ollie, like guys and girls pods. Yeah. Give little tea.

I love that. Yeah. The best relationship advice you've ever received. Probably from my mom. And, I mean, she's told me a lot. lot of things, but I think, listen to your heart. I think as women, we battle and we think that our brain knows it all. And really, it's your heart.

Follow, follow, follow your heart. That's good. Okay, the most overrated dating trend right now. What are the people doing? I don't know. We both don't know. That is the trend. They ain't doing enough.

So that's the most. Not here we go. Listening to gurus on TikTok, that'll single and lonely for the rest of your life. And you listen to somebody telling you you don't need a man. Okay. Come on now. Come on, come on, come on. Come on.

I can get behind that. I truly can. The one thing that fans always assume about you that's completely wrong. They assume that I care and I don't. They truly need to care. I really. If it's not about what's happening in this house, I don't care. I don't care.

I love that. Yep. Okay. If Netflix called tomorrow for another reality show, what kind would actually tempt you to say yes? Again, something fun. Is it cake? I'm on it. Because I can always.

Is it cake? No, I'm like, I'm going to go watch this. No, I'm like, this is it. I'm like, I haven't seen enough of it, so I got to go and then tune in. Every day, 80s on her phone with like, Is It's a Cake updates. That's her FYP. No, literally, it's changed my brain chemistry because then people in real life are doing it. I'm like, I don't know if it's cake.

I don't know. That is hilarious. We have an inside joke where it's like if somebody's like fake or phony or weird would be like, okay, well, you're cake, so it doesn't even matter. Is it cake? We just start calling people cake. I don't know. I love that.

Okay, we're not going to let you off the hook. We've got to go back to the red flag. So hopefully you have. That's right. I forgot. I would say someone that's never been in love, huge red flag. Okay.

At this stage. Yeah. That's good. Yeah. Yeah. Very true. I love that. These are all good.

I know. Adi, thank you for making my dreams come true and coming on this podcast. I am so lucky to know you. and I'm so happy for you in all of your accomplishments. Thank you everyone else for joining us on Bachelor Happy Hour. And, AD, where can people find you if they're not already following you? If you're not following me, you can find me on Instagram, Amber Desiree, or TikTok, it's Amber Desiree. And what's the reality every Wednesday on YouTube or wherever you find your podcast?

And we love that. I am overdue to come back. So very soon. Maybe post-wedding will come. You know I love that couch. I said, that's a couch I want to sit on forever. So I will be back. You're grabbing your name on the back.

No, literally, reserved for Charney Lawson. That's me. Girl, I need the unedited of that. No, listen, I'm like, if that ever got released out of the world, I'm done for. All of us is done. I am done for it. So next time, it will be me and Dot, And then Ollie has to be there.

That's the deal. That is the deal. That is the deal. I'm so grateful for you guys. You guys are so fun. So, so fun. No, we love you. Thank you for having me.

This has been so fun. Thank you. We love you. And as always, to our listeners, make sure you are keeping up with us at Bachelor Happy Hour and at Bachelor Nation.

Make sure you rate, reviews, subscribe wherever you listen to your podcast and we'll see you guys soon. Bye. Bye. I'm Mangachatia Shatikula, and I'm back with a new season

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