Warning! This article contains SPOILERS for The Ultimatum: Queer Love season 1 episodes 1-4.
The Ultimatum: Queer Love season 1 is off to a dramatic start, but no cast member appears to have messed up their love life quite like Rae Williams. Netflix released the first four episodes of the season on Wednesday, May 24. The 27-year-old Rae entered the show with a woman who was ready to marry her, but she might end the show heartbroken. She made bad choices which may have consequences.
Rae joined The Ultimatum: Queer Love season 1 alongside her longtime girlfriend Lexi Goldberg, after Lexi issued her a marriage ultimatum. Mal Wright also received an ultimatum from her partner Yoly Rojas, while Vanessa Papa received one from her partner, Xander Boger. Lexi and Mal became a new couple during the show, while Yoly partnered with Xander, and Rae chose Vanessa. Tiff Der and Mildred Woody switched partners with Sam Mark and Aussie Chau, after Mildred and Sam issued ultimatums to their original partners. While all cast members are dealing with a lot of growth and discovery, Rae might’ve made the wrong choice with her actions.
8 Vanessa Flirted With Lexi First
Rae chose to be with Vanessa during The Ultimatum: Queer Love season 1. However, she ignored a major red flag, which was the fact that Vanessa had previously gone on dates with (and flirted with) her ex. As per the show’s premise, cast members are encouraged to explore romantic connections with each other,
Vanessa likely would have chosen Lexi if the latter woman hadn’t been grossed out by Vanessa. Rae then went on to be intimate with Vanessa, even though Vanessa probably would have happily hooked up with her ex. Meanwhile, Vanessa frequently brought Lexi up, such as while getting her nipples pierced. It almost seemed like Vanessa hooked up with Rae to make Lexi jealous.
7 Lexi Warned Vanessa About Imploding Her Life
Rae chose to proceed with dating Vanessa (and moving in with her), even after Lexi issued a warning to the group. Lexi, who took the show very seriously, clearly stated her concerns to Vanessa, Rae, and their fellow cast members. “You’re not going to be able to give anything to anyone in this process,” Lexi told Vanessa, before accusing her of gaslighting. “You have this power in your hands to blow up a portion of my life because you don’t have anything to lose in your life,” she added. She was referencing what Vanessa could potentially do with Rae, since she didn’t appear very concerned about her future with Xander.
6 Lexi Warned Rae About Vanessa
Not only did Lexi call out Vanessa, but she also warned Rae after she chose Vanessa, and when she left with her during The Ultimatum: Queer Love season 1. They wanted to start their trial relationship. Lexi made it clear that what happened during the trial relationships would have a serious and real impact on their future together.
Meanwhile, Rae and Lexi both had their phones during the process, and stayed in contact with each other while they were living with new people. However, Rae still chose to betray Lexi by getting intimate with Vanessa. Rae could have still explored if she wanted a future with Lexi, a new shot with Vanessa, or the chance to be single, without crossing that major boundary.
5 Vanessa Doesn’t Take The Show Seriously
While the cast members on The Ultimatum: Queer Love season 1 are supposed to decide if they’re able to marry their partners, or if they should split up, Vanessa made it clear that she did not take the show seriously. Vanessa admitted to season 1 star Lexi that she wasn’t able to date anyone seriously. She just wasn’t looking for an intense connection.
That admission greatly upset Lexi, and also affected Yoly. Both of them believed that Vanessa was someone who wasn’t able to give anything to anyone else during the show. Despite Vanessa admitting that she didn’t want to be serious with anyone, and wasn’t interested in finding out if marriage was for her, Rae chose to become physical with her.
4 Vanessa Pushed Rae’s Personal Boundaries
Once Vanessa and Rae started picking at each other, it was clear that Vanessa pushed boundaries. Vanessa was thrilled to be living with Rae, and excitedly spoke about things, such as wearing lingerie. She joked about being intimate, and seeing each other naked. Rae appeared far more uncomfortable and reserved.
Vanessa seemed to forget that she had a long term relationship with Xander on the line, but Rae seemed more aware of how her actions could ruin things with Lexi. However, Vanessa seemed to take real pleasure in taunting. She played up the fact that she could have a big role in deciding Lexi and Rae’s future. She even gleefully brought up Lexi, while asking Rae to accompany her to the nipple piercing appointment.
3 Rae Felt Guilty About Vanessa Hookup
One of the biggest reasons why Rae shouldn’t have hooked up with Vanessa is because she felt very guilty afterward. After the hook-up, Vanessa was grinning and happy. She later admitted to Lexi that she had no romantic feelings for Rae, though she considered her a friend. She’d enjoyed the time with her.
Rae’s reaction to the intimacy was very different. While Vanessa was joyful, Rae appeared stricken and remorseful. It was clear that Rae regretted what she had done with Vanessa almost immediately. She told Vanessa that she had confessed everything to Lexi, and that she now felt terrible, as she considered how it would impact her future.
2 Rae Could Have Ruined Her Future With Lexi
Rae’s rash decision to get intimate with Vanessa on The Ultimatum: Queer Love could have massive implications in terms of her future. While confronting Vanessa, Lexi made it clear that she wasn’t upset about Rae being physical with somebody else. However, she was unhappy about who Rae had been physical with, as she didn’t understand why Rae would be intimate with Vanessa.
Rae also revealed to Vanessa that Lexi had said she would tell her whole family about the betrayal. Therefore, it would likely be very difficult for Rae to be forgiven by Lexi and her family. Lexi admitted that she didn’t think that they were loving actions. The behavior seemed unworthy of a person that she might marry.
1 Lexi Will Get Closer To Mal
Before Rae and Vanessa hooked up, Lexi and Mal were flirting hard, as the two women had strong chemistry. However, Lexi made it clear that she didn’t want to cross any physical lines. However, Mal wanted to. Meanwhile, Xander and Yoly had also hooked up.
Since Rae and Vanessa had sex, Lexi might reconsider things. Rae cheating on Lexi, and Lexi pulling away from Rae, will ultimately only make Lexi closer to Mal. New episodes of The Ultimatum: Queer Love season 1 will reveal if Lexi and Rae can work things out, or if the two women leave the show single, or with other cast members.
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