Temptation Island aired its first season three weeks ago, and the Viall Files podcast just hosted a highly anticipated mini-reunion, revealing six shocking moments from the show. The series took the world by storm after launching a new season at its new home on Netflix. Temptation Island kept viewers on the edge of their seats with its dramatic, gut-wrenching, and heartfelt scenes. However, things really heated up after the show finished airing, as some cast shared new details about their relationships during and after production.

For example, Temptation Island's Ashley Moore revealed that she and Grant Larsen briefly rekindled their relationship after filming before officially calling it quits. Despite the drama that unfolded post-season, Netflix surprisingly did not green-light the series for an official reunion. Fortunately, fans didn't have to wait too long, The Viall Files podcast invited all the couples for an unofficial mini-reunion. Like many reality TV reunions, the special was filled with drama and jaw-dropping moments, shedding new light on the cast experience.

1 Alexa and Lino’s Wedding Date Is Set

The Couple Is Planning A Fall Destination Wedding

During Temptation Island, Alexa Santamaria and Lino Troisi ed the show for different reasons. Lino, in his first serious relationship, questioned whether Alexa was truly the one for him, or if there was someone else out there for him. Meanwhile, Alexa sought independence and wanted to rely less on Lino for her wants and needs. After weeks apart, the couple seemed to achieve their goals, and Lino decided he was ready for the next step.

He proposed to Alexa in the finale, and according to her Instagram (@alexarsantamaria), they are still going strong. During the unofficial mini-reunion, the couple revealed their wedding is set to be October 2, 2026, in Italy. They also shared that the experience helped strengthen their communication, and they feel truly blessed by the journey.

2 Tyler Reveals Why His Previous Marriage Ended (Ex-Wife Responded As Well)

When An Innocent Attraction Turned Into More

On Temptation Island, Tyler revealed during a confessional that he had been married for six years before dating Tayler. At the recent reunion, he shared more details about why his marriage ended. According to Tyler, his ex-wife, wanted to explore an attraction to another woman, so he gave her a "hall " since they had married young. However, she ended up developing feelings for the woman, and Tyler was upset to learn it wasn't just physical. They attempted couple's counseling, but Tyler ultimately checked out of the relationship, leading to their divorce.

Following this revelation, his ex-wife, Amanda, responded with a TikTok video (@amandawhoaa), sharing her side of the story. She claimed she never cheated and had spoken to Tyler about her sexual interests. He fully consented to her pursuing a relationship with a woman, even saying, "a girl being with another girl doesn't count anyway." However, Amanda found out Tyler cheated on her with a close friend of theirs, and, after the divorce, he revealed he had cheated on her several times.

3 Tayler And Tyler's Relationship Was On-And-Off

Their Relationship Was Basically Over Before Filming

Tayler and Tyler's journey on Temptation Island was one of the more intriguing of the season. However, during The Viall Podcast, it was revealed that their relationship was already hanging by a thread. According to Tyler, "When we got the call for the show...we had been on and off again for...two and a half years." Tyler and Tayler had already broken up twice before being cast. In their first break up, Tayler went on a work trip, and Tyler kissed another girl at a bar. The second time, Tyler took home one of Tayler's friends.

However, he claimed that the couple only officially dated for a few months and were emotionally exclusive for the rest of the time they were together. He also claimed Tayler also slept with her ex-boyfriend, which she denied. These revelations explain why it was easy for Tyler to stray and build a connection with Temptation Island's Kay Carlson. Meanwhile, Tayler regained her independence and grew stronger after his infidelity—despite originally ing the show to strengthen their relationship.

4 Tayler’s Addresses Her Comment About Tyler, Sparking Conversation

Tayler itted She Regretted Saying It

One of the most shocking moments of Temptation Island was when Tayler said, "Tyler has b---h tendencies." This clip was later shown to Tyler during a bonfire, pushing him to pursue his connection with Kay more seriously. Tyler itted he wanted to break up with Tayler at that moment, but production convinced him otherwise. During the unofficial reunion, Tayler expressed regret over her words and explained she was emotional after her bonfire that day.

She clarified that her comment referred to Tyler's lack of masculinity, influenced by her "Southern" values. However, some viewers found her explanation outdated, especially in today's more progressive era. One commenter at Nick Viall's The Viall Files YouTube channel said, "It’s sad to me that Tayler’s opening statement here was that Tyler had the high rise, the car, etc and that’s what drew her in. Nothing about his character, just that he was well off financially. It’s important that your partner is also happy."

Tyler felt gaslit and uned, like a "fixer-upper" in her eyes.

This sparked Nick to discuss ing a partner through career highs and lows. Tayler insisted she stood by Tyler, but needed a plan for his future. However, Tyler felt gas-lit and uned, like a "fixer-upper" in her eyes, which shed light on her career in public health. Ultimately, this exposed deeper issues in their relationship that the two couldn't move past.

5 Grant Is Still Not Taking ability

He Continues To Shift Blame

Grant and Ashley's journey was difficult for those rooting for them. Grant constantly wavered between his feelings for Ashley and his attraction to temptress Natalie Cruz. On Temptation Island, the two split, but Ashley later revealed on Netflix's Tudum, that they reconciled for a few months before breaking up for good. However, the drama continued as Grant engaged in a public feud with Ashley, releasing a three-part video to defend himself. He attempted to Ashley and Natalie's TikTok live, and eventually yelled at Ashley to "tell the truth," or he would leak messages between them.

In his third video, Grant seemed to acknowledge how concerning his behavior had been and tried to move on. However, during the unofficial reunion, he took repeated digs at Ashley, claiming he "lost respect for her" after she ed Natalie's TikTok Live, where they joked about her rekindling things with him. Ashley explained that she believed Grant had changed when they got back together, but his reaction as the show aired said otherwise. She claimed when the trailer dropped, Grant told her that she "looked like a h--," and that he "should have f----d Alex too."

Grant denied ing those comments. Despite this, he continued attacking Ashley's character, accusing her of being disloyal and "downplaying" his personal growth while blaming the producers for his behavior on the show. When asked about his "acting out" towards Ashley, he insisted he only lashed out at her during TikTok live and never attacked her character—completely disregarding his three-part video of him doing so. Overall, Grant's inability to take ability fueled the Temptation Island drama, leading even Nick and Tyler to weigh in. Yet, he never clearly apologized for dragging Ashley through a public smear campaign.

6 Ashley Is Rising Above The Drama With Grant

Ashley Confronts Grant But Refuses To Fuel The Drama Any Longer

Despite the constant questioning and bashing of her "loyalty" by Grant, Ashley has repeatedly agreed with him about the events that occurred during their six-month relationship post-filming. However, Ashley claimed her TikToks (@_ashhmoore) about the show were her trying to make light of the show's events, and wasn't engaging with the hate Grant was receiving. Yet, Grant saw things differently, interrupting Ashley at every turn and invalidating her feelings.

On several occasions, she allowed him to speak and even became emotional about their status.

Instead of getting upset, Ashley reminded him that he was lucky that she loved his daughter enough to withhold certain things about their relationship. At one point, Grant wanted to bring up receipts, but Ashley refused to play that "game." She did it when she was wrong, like taking him back, and acknowledged that he had changed. On several occasions, she allowed him to speak and even became emotional about their Temptation Island status because of the show. She said, "When we were allowed to talk about it...I wanted to be able to justify why I would have taken him back."

Unfortunately, it became clear that it wasn't enough for Grant, who had no intention of letting her explain her side without insinuating that she wasn't being truthful. Even when Grant claimed that what he did on social media was no worse than what she had been posting about Temptation Island, Ashley chose not to engage further. Ultimately, Ashley has turned the other cheek, continuing to live her life and post freely on social medias like Instagram (@_ashhmoore). Only time will tell if this marks the true end of their feud.

Temptation Island season 1 is available on Netflix for streaming.

Sources: Ashley Moore/Instagram, Ashley Moore/TikTok, The Viall Files/YouTube, @amandawhoaa/TikTok, Alexar Santamaria, Tudum, The Viall Files/YouTube