Recap: Summer House Season 9, Episode 7
On March 26, viewers tuned in to Episode 7 of Summer House Season 9, titled Toeing the Line. This installment focused on pivotal developments, including Kyle and Craig confronting their ongoing feud, Paige revealing her relationship woes to Ciara, and Jesse facing scrutiny from Amanda and Craig regarding his feelings for both Ciara and Lexi.
Jesse’s Complicated Feelings
The narrative around Jesse has been particularly intriguing, as he has demonstrated romantic interest in Lexi while simultaneously expressing feelings for Ciara. In this episode, Jesse made it clear to Amanda and Craig that, although he holds affection for Ciara, their friendship has been complicated due to her previous relationship with his friend, West. This history has hindered their ability to connect on a deeper level.
Amanda pressed him on whether he would consider dating Ciara if given the opportunity. Jesse responded affirmatively, praising her for her kind heart and beauty. The fans of Summer House took to social media platform X to voice their thoughts on his remarks about Ciara. Reactions varied dramatically, with some interpreting his comments as potential grounds for future romance, while others criticized Jesse for pursuing someone who had previously dated his close friend.
“Jesse is so tone deaf. Like bro practice emotional awareness and read the room…,” a fan stated.
“I wouldn’t mind seeing West absolutely crushed over a Jesse and Ciara fling,”commented another user.
“Jesse is diabolical giving Lexi reassurance while actively debating if he wants to go for Ciara or not,”added another fan.
“Jesse was asked if he would date Ciara, and he said, ‘would I date Ciara? I’m a heterosexual male, yes.’ His first serve,”wrote one viewer.
Mixed Responses from Viewers
The audience’s reactions to Jesse’s admission about his feelings for Ciara were highly polarized. While some fans were supportive of a potential pairing, others urged for better options for Ciara, highlighting her desirability.
“I do not want Ciara with Jesse or Carl or the pool boy. I want better for her dammit. Like does she understand she is a 10!?”an X user lamented.
“Ciara and Jesse would have been low-key cute af. I am toxic,”joked another.
“Amanda has completely planted the seed in Jesse’s head about Ciara, and now there’s no turning back. Lexi is going to quit her first season, lmao,”commented a fan.
“So the seeds are being planted that in two summers or less we will see Jesse and Ciara as a thing, right?”asked another user.
Jesse’s Future Relationships
During his discussion with Amanda and Craig, Jesse candidly noted that when he encounters attractive women at parties, he feels compelled to connect with them. Amanda challenged him on whether he wanted to change his casual dating approach. Jesse acknowledged that he envisions a time when he would wish to settle down and be in a committed relationship.
He shared that he had recently enjoyed a meaningful conversation with Ciara, which Amanda interpreted as a sign they might soon date. Jesse concurred, revealing he had previously hesitated in pursuing her because of her past relationship with West.
As a lighthearted moment during their conversation, Amanda inquired whom Jesse would save in a fire, Lexi or Ciara. To which Jesse humorously replied, “They’re both so tiny, I’m throwing both over my shoulders.” When pressed about the possibility of dating Ciara, he confidently identified himself as a “heterosexual male”who would certainly be open to the idea.
Catch new episodes of Summer House Season 9 every Wednesday at 9 PM ET on Bravo.