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Published on December 8, 2021 10:00AM ESTThis winter, Bravo's keeping you hot under the collar with the sixth season of Summer House. After spending last summer quarantined together, the housemates are back on their New York grind during the week and Hamptons shenanigans on the weekend. We've got some returning favorites, three new could-be favorites, as well as guest appearances from Southern Charm's Craig Conover and Austen Kroll. Not to mention there are three new, as-yet-announced housemates who are bound to heat things up even further. Check out the cast's bios and photos before lathering on the sunscreen for the new season.
Summer House premieres Monday, Jan. 17 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on Bravo.
After living in Georgia her entire life, Ciara is trying it out in the Big City while applying for her New York nursing license. Still, she finds herself homesick. She's been dating a few different guys in New York, but when a love interest from her past visits the house, she's faced with a difficult decision.
Winter House alum Andrea is new to the Hamptons but no stranger to this group of friends. Andrea is excited to spend the summer with Paige, but she may have other plans and with someone he considered a close friend. Though he's known to be a player, Andrea is determined more than ever to find the right girl to bring home to Italy.
A business-savvy Summer House OG, Lindsay finds herself at a major crossroads in her life. Friend-zoned by Austen in Vermont, Lindsay continued to date Jason in the city until she was overcome by a personal drama. Now she doesn't know if she wants to continue things with Jason or date around for the summer. However, Lindsay's "Hot Hubbs Summer" behavior might be getting a little too hot for some of the roommates.
Born in Hong Kong, Alex moved to the U.S. as a kid, and has lived in New York since he was 12. A fitness instructor by trade, Alex's priorities include eating healthy, working out, and looking good, but will he be able to keep up with this hard-partying crew?
Fiery and opinionated native New Yorker Paige stirred it up with long-term crush Craig Conover in Vermont and hoped to pick things up with him in the Hamptons. However, Paige soon learns that past-fling Andrea will also be joining the house and she's eager to see if their chemistry is still as hot as before. And when she learns that Craig might be hooking up with a well-known celebrity, she's out to prove that she has plenty of options of her own.
Luke's finally over Ciara and wants to have a summer of fun and romance. No stranger to love-triangles, Luke finds himself getting pulled in different directions and stumbling into his fair share of trouble.
Feeling overworked and out of control of her life, Danielle quit her corporate job to take a big risk, both financially and personally. Although she and boyfriend Robert are still going strong, they've been finding it hard to put their relationship first. This summer could be make-or-break for them.
Originally from Pittsburgh, Carl is a charismatic young professional living in New York. He may have had a difficult summer last year, but now Carl feels he's become his best self. His career is thriving and he's prioritizing his physical and mental health. Excited to explore a whole new world of sober dating with hopes of settling down, Carl has multiple potential love connections throughout the summer, but will he fall in love or fall apart?
Amanda is driven, outspoken, and creative. She keeps busy by working, raising a litter of puppies, and doing everything and anything but wedding planning. With only a few weeks until her big day, Amanda's pre-wedding glow is dulled by her and Kyle's continuous fighting. She is soon faced with the toughest decision of her life, to walk down the aisle or walk away for good.
Last summer, Kyle and Amanda were doing better than ever. But living and working together for the past year has taken its toll and the two have hit their lowest point yet. As the last summer before he ties the knot, Kyle is determined to go big or go home. With many of the housemates already doubting their wedding will even happen, Kyle is forced to get his priorities in check or he could end up going home alone.
Mya is a restaurant consultant and runs a cookie business on the side, so she likes to keep things sweet. But after breaking up with her long-term fiancé during quarantine, Mya joins her friend Paige for a summer she'll never forget. She is taking her time to find her next man and wants to have fun and let loose. What better place than Summer House?
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