The Real Housewives universe collides with luxury romance in Bravo’s Love Hotel, where four iconic Bravolebrities—Luann de Lesseps, Gizelle Bryant, Shannon Beador, and Ashley Darby—trade their diamond-studded drama for a shot at love. Set at the sun-soaked Grand Velas Hotel in Los Cabos, Mexico, the series pits these reality TV legends against a roster of eligible bachelors, blending cringe-worthy dates, poolside meltdowns, and enough rose petals to fill a Vanderpump Rules reunion. Hosted by comedian Joel Kim Booster, the show promises a cocktail of desperation, delusion, and maybe even a genuine connection… if the producers allow it.
With taglines like “Love isn’t free, but this hotel suite is,” Love Hotel leans into Bravo’s signature chaos. Think Bachelor in Paradise meets Housewives confessionals, complete with Gizelle’s side-eye, Shannon’s wine-fueled spirals, and Luann’s cabaret-ready confidence. Will Ashley’s post-divorce glow-up attract a billionaire? Can Shannon survive a date without mentioning David? And will anyone escape without a “mention it all” moment? Strap in for a messy, sunburned quest for love—or at least a good storyline.
Meet the Cast of Bravo’s Love Hotel
1: Joel Kim Booster as Host
Joel Kim Booster, the razor-sharp comedian behind Fire Island and Loot, brings his irreverent wit to Bravo as the show’s resident Cupid. Known for roasting celebrities on The Other Two and Shrill, Booster’s hosting style is equal parts chaotic referee and sympathetic bartender. His quippy one-liners (“If you cry before the first cocktail, you’re legally required to leave Mexico”) and no-BS advice make him the perfect foil for the Housewives’ antics.
Booster, who’s openly gay and Korean-American, has joked that hosting straight women’s dating disasters is “the closest I’ll get to a heterosexual experience.” Off-camera, he’s a vocal advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and Asian representation in comedy. His ability to balance shade with sincerity keeps the drama playful—but don’t expect him to save anyone from themselves.
2: Luann de Lesseps as Self
The Countess herself, Luann de Lesseps (RHONY), swans into Los Cabos with her trademark delusions of grandeur and a cabaret-ready motto: “Money can’t buy you class… but it can buy you a hotter boyfriend.” Fresh off her latest “Cabaret” tour and a rumored fling with a 28-year-old yogi, Luann’s mission is clear: secure a man who can keep up with her glam squad and tolerate her midnight rendition of “Chic, C’est La Vie.”
Luann’s dating strategy? “Elegance is refusal… unless he owns a yacht.” Her confessional zingers (“Darling, if he can’t handle my Pinot Grigio, he can’t handle me”) and unshakable self-confidence will either charm the bachelors or send them fleeing. Off-screen, she’s allegedly already planning a Countess and the Cabo Boy spin-off.
3: Gizelle Bryant as Self
RHOP’s “Messy Queen” Gizelle Bryant arrives with one goal: prove that even a “three-time divorced woman” can snag a man who owns more than one suit. Armed with her signature neon blazers and a PhD in stirring the pot, Gizelle’s idea of romance involves passive-aggressive banter and interrogating bachelors about their credit scores.
Will Gizelle’s “zero-makeup” dates (RHOP fans, you know the meme) scare off suitors? Or will her confessionals (“Honey, if he’s not crying by dessert, I’m not doing my job”) become the show’s MVP? Either way, her alliance with Ashley Darby—and inevitable betrayal—will fuel the drama. Off-screen, she’s promoting her “EveryHue” beauty line and plotting a Reasonably Shady podcast crossover.
4: Shannon Storms Beador as Self
RHOC’s Shannon Beador swaps her “Tres Amigas” tequila for margaritas in Cabo, desperate to find a man who won’t “gaslight” her or steal her chicken salad. Fresh off her DUI scandal and breakup with John Janssen, Shannon’s emotional rollercoaster (“I’m ready for love… or a Xanax!”) is the show’s wildcard.
From tearfully quoting Dr. Moon to interrogating bachelors about their astrological signs, Shannon’s chaos is both tragic and iconic. Her attempts to “manifest a soulmate” include crystal necklaces, CBD gummies, and at least one meltdown over guacamole. Producers are already betting on her “I’m a shell of a person” soundbite going viral.
5: Ashley Darby as Self
Fresh off her divorce from Michael Darby, RHOP’s Ashley Darby is “ready to trade sugar daddy drama for a sugar… baby?” The entrepreneur (Boom Boom Room, Oz) flaunts her post-split glow-up, flirting with bachelors half her age and dropping not-so-subtle hints about her “type” (“Generous. Financially.”).
Ashley’s strategy? Weaponize her pageant smile and “accidentally” lose her swimsuit top. But behind the calculated charm lies a ruthless game plan: secure a Bravo spin-off or a wealthy fiancé, whichever comes first. Her whispered alliances (“Let’s take Luann down first”) and poolside gossip sessions will make her the season’s puppet master—or its most humiliated villain.
