No kissing is allowed. Yeah, the contestants didn't like this rule . It costs $3,000 per smooch. No kiss is worth that muchunless it's Jake Gyllenhaal. @netflix - Twitter
No sex, either. Kelz isn't the only one surprised to hear that sex is off the table. It costs a whopping $20,000. You can buy a Honda Civic with that money, just sayin'. @netflix - Twitter
In fact, no sexual act of any type is permitted. That includes any under-the-sheets shenanigans. Francesca and Harry's middle of the night hookup cost them $6,000 . Not worth it, IMHO. Netflix
That means, you guessed it, no masturbating. The no sex rule would be much easier with a little bit of self gratification, but nope . The men take this rule particularly hard. A producer told People there were staff members dedicated to monitoring breathing patterns to ensure no one broke this rule. What?! @netflix - Twitter
But showering together is okay...? Kelz and Francesca showered together and don't lose any money. Their naked bodies were in the same place. Shouldn't that count against them somehow?! @strongblacklead - Twitter
Cameras film you at all times. Producers even have night vision to ensure no one breaks the rules. But camera crews didn't set foot in the private areas to encourage the cast to speak openly. The producers relied on hidden cameras to capture the actionor lack thereof. Netflix
Mics can hear you at all timeseven in the bathroom. There is some semblance of privacyafter all, the toilets don't have cameras. But they DO have microphones. Even when producers aren't filming, they're listening. Netflix
What Lana says, goes. If you think Alexa is creepy and overbearing, wait til you meet Lana . The cone-shaped robot watches the cast's every move. Her purple glow is gorgeous, but other than that she just takes everyone's money. The only one who seems to like her is Matthew. @toohottohandletv - Instagram
You have 12 hours before the rules are instated. When the singles all arrive in their bathing suits (except, well, Matthew), they aren't told about the no-fraternizing policy. They are given 12 hours together before the rules become the law of the land. @netflix - Twitter
There is only one exception to the kissing rule. Early on, the show introduces a watch the singles wear that turns green when they're allowed to kiss. The catch: It only lights up if a genuine connection is formed. Netflix
You can be sent home at any time. If the producersI mean, Lanadoesnt think you're progressing on your journey of self-acceptance, then you get the boot. All that trash talking didn't turn out well, did it, Haley ? @netflix - Twitter
There is a secret suite you have to be invited to. If Lana sees a genuine connection, you could get invited to the suite for some overnight privacy. Sharron and Rhonda and Harry and Francesca are the only ones who make the cut. Netflix
But the rules still apply in the private overnight. Will the couples take full advantage of the overnight alone time? Or will they focus on forming a deeper connection? It's the ultimate test. Netflix
You can earn back some of the money that was lost. Toward the end of the series, Francesca and Harry get the keys to the suite again. If they don't touch at all, they can earn back the money they lost. I won't spoil it, but this is a must-watch! @francescafarago - Instagram
The producers decide who gets the money. We realized quite early on that everyone was learning, and if they werent learningfor example, Haleythen they would naturally be asked to leave because they werent progressing in the retreat, series producer Louise Peet told People . So when it got to the final episode, it was an absolute no-brainer for us to share it amongst the group . @toohotohandletv - Instagram
All the contestants have to share a room. There are a limited number of beds and they are all in the same room . Meaning people had to bunk up in beds together, starting as early as night one. @netflix - Twitter
Cuddling is allowed. Since there are more contestants than beds, and they arent California kings, people can cuddle . But thats the extent of the sexual intimacy allowed. @toohottohandlenetflix - Instagram
You can sleep on the floor. David didnt like that he had to share a room, let alone a bed. "To be put in that environment, where youre sharing a room and a bed with a bunch of other people, that was a big shock for me," David told Cosmopolitan . "On a couple of nights, I just needed a bit more space, so I ended up just putting myself on the floor and just snoozing on the floor, like completely spread eagle." Netflix
Coupling up isn't mandatory. Unlike other reality dating shows, you dont have to be in a relationship to stay through the end. Its more about personal growth. @chloeveitchofficial - Instagram
You have to participate in growth exercises. The first one involves bondage. Then the men tackle their fears. Then the women look at their vaginas. And then they all washed away the labels thrust upon them. Netflix
Only two drinks are allowed per night. The producers are the ones to dole them out. So they were very much, believe it or not, looking out for us during this whole thing. They didnt want us to look bad, cast member Bryce said on Hollywood Raw with Dax Holt and Adam Glyn . Maybe Bachelor In Paradise should take note here . Netflix
New cast members can arrive at any time. Like Love Island, the group you start with is not always the one you end with. New hotties come in, including these three that showed up on a yacht . That is one hell of an entrance. @toohottohandlenetflix - Instagram
You don't have to apply for the show. Youre never going to believe this (*said with sarcasm*). People were cast based on their Instagram feed . The criteria: "sexy, sexed up, and charismatic," according to this Netflix deep dive . Some did apply, but not all. imrhondapaul - Instagram
You have to answer some pretty personal questions. During the interview process, potential cast members were asked how much they got off . This surprisingly didnt raise any red flags for the contestants. They only knew the show involved a month in the sun, a cash prize, and dating. @netflix - Twitter
Being on TV shows in the past isn't a deal breaker. If Matthew looks familiar to you, it might be because he was on Americas Next Top Model in 2014 . He also appeared in New Girl, The Young and the Restless, and Freeform's Stitchers, and self-published a children's book . Amanda Edwards - Getty Images
It's okay if you were on another reality dating show, too. The naughty little possum Harry *won* New Zealands Heartbreak Island with his then-girlfriend. (They broke up the day the finale aired.) The prize? A whopping $100,000 split between them. The premise, according to IMDb , sounds strangely similar to Too Hot To Handle: "Heartbreak Island will set hearts racing and temperatures rising when a group of single guys and girls put everything on the line in a bid to find their perfect match and be in with the chance of winning $100,000." TVNZ
In fact, being an actor seems to be a plus. Sharron is an actor and was in a little old film called Creed II . Yes, he was in the same room as Michael B. Jordan. Sharron also appeared on the reality show Love & Hip Hop. @sharrontownsendofficial - Instagram
And being a director helps, too. Bryce is a director. According to his IMDb page , he's directed three short films and one feature film called Counterfeiters. He also writes, stars in, and edits his films. A true do-it-yourself-er. @brycehirschberg - Instagram
The narrator can comment on anything she wants. Comedian Desiree Burch serves as the show's witty narrator. According to her website , she has been on countless radio shows, stand-up specials on cable TV, and acts in experimental theater. destheray - Instagram
You have to travel to Mexico to film. The luxurious villa is located in Los Ranchos in the Punta Mita community. The estate, called Casa Tau, features 16 bathrooms, 12 bedrooms, a personal chef, and accommodates up to 30 people. You can even rent itthat's if you have $13,000+ lying around . Netflix
You can't meet other cast members before filming. Extreme measures were taken by producers to ensure no one had the same flight , a mutual layover, or came into contact with another person on the show. Each cast member was given a handler, and they were isolated at the resort for three days before filming began. Netflix
Devices are off-limits. The "serial swipers" definitely didnt have access to Tinder on the show. All devices were confiscated , so most of their time was spent flirting, sunbathing, and working out. @strongblacklead - Twitter
And forget about leaving the villa. The contestants arent allowed to leave the resort . Tbh, who would want to? Netflix
You have to give it up for the real star of the show: Lana. Do you want to know how producers decided on her name? Well, spell it backward and then you have your answer. Netflix
Producers decide what Lana says. Lanas voice was engineered by Netflix , but what she said was dictated by producers. The producers would speak and Lana would project it. You can't buy Lana, either. Netflix created her and she went through several prototypes before the cone design was chosen. Netflix
Contestants don't have to stay together after filming. Rhonda told Womens Health that she and Sharron are no longer together, but remain close. "We are the best of friends; we still do talk, as far as helping each other out, talking to each other, and things like that." She cites the distance as the main factor. (He lives in New Jersey and she's in Georgia.) @toohottohandlenetflix - Instagram
But you can if you want to! The show filmed back in April 2019, so it's amazing that Francesca and Harry are still together. The couple has matching lightning bolt tattoos on their fingers and have spent their quarantine by going on virtual walks on FaceTime, Francesca told Womens Health . @harryjowsey - Instagram
Not all relationships from the show have to be romantic. Essex beauty Chloe and Irish hottie Nicole found a different kind of love: one of friendship . They were nearly inseparable throughout the series, and this best friends challenge they took proves why. Who would have thought a reality dating show could be so wholesome? @chloeveitchofficial - Instagram
Prepare for season two. Though its not confirmed yet, the series producer did tell People she has some ideas for a second season. Not to mention Netflix renewed its two other popular reality series, The Circle and Love Is Blind , so it's only time before Too Hot To Handle is back on our screens. Netflix