13 Most Popular Too Hot To Handle Girls Ranked By Instagram Followers
Summary Too Hot To Handle features gorgeous singles vying for love and money, but the catch is they must resist temptation to win the $100,000 prize.
The reality TV show showcases popular female influencers like Francesca Farago and Georgia Hassarati who became stars post-filming.
From Elys Hutchinson to Francesca Farago, each season introduces captivating women who gain significant social media followings.
Too Hot To Handle season 5 dropped in July 2023, and it's time to share information about the most popular female influencers from the show. Excitingly, Too Hot To Handle season 6 should be on the way, presumably adding popular cast members to the mix. As one of the best reality TV shows, THTH features several gorgeous (yet romantically challenged) singles, who quickly become Instagram sensations when they re-enter the real world and escape Lana's constant surveillance. THTH has showcased women who became significant social media stars through its five seasons.
Each THTH season has introduced one woman who attracts the most attention, though there's often another woman whom many men in the house seek out. Francesca Farago commanded attention during THTH season 1 due to her smoldering good looks, while Emily Miller pulled ahead to become the breakout star of the second season. Perfect Match season 1 winner Georgia Hassarati immediately had all the guys fawning over her during THTH season 3, while season 4 showed newcomer Kayla Richart commanding the most attention. All these famous women now have significant online followings post-filming.
13 Elys Hutchinson
424K Followers
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Elys Hutchinson is the most popular cast member from THTH season 5. Known for her honesty and confidence on the show, Elys revealed she's accustomed to male attention but struggles to maintain it. Despite initial attraction to Hunter LoNigro, Elys's interest is due to a lack of connection. However, she explored her chemistry with Alex Snell on the show. Due to her growth and ability to show restraint, Elys was crowned one of the winners of THTH season 5 alongside Dre Woodard.
Elys juggles roles as a model and ski instructor, showcasing her versatility and passion for both pursuits. She exploded in popularity on her Instagram after the show, where Elys shares glimpses of her modeling career, personal life, and travels. Elys is now dating season 3 alum Nathan Soam Mngomezulu. The pair model and enjoy life together, most recently traveling to Tulum, Mexico.
12 Lydia Clyma
469K Followers
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Lydia was known for her connection with David Birtwistle on THTH season 1, but she's carved out a space for herself in the mental health field since her time on the reality TV series. The actress and model hailing from the UK has delved into various projects. Most importantly, she calls herself a life and dating coach in 2024, which is the main focus of her popular Instagram page, alongside modeling photos of herself.
Lydia's social media presence surged after the show, and she boasts around 469K followers on Instagram. In addition to promoting mental health, Lydia likes to post photos of her travels, most recently to Las Vegas, and her hobby of going to sporting events. Most of the photos on Lydia's page are selfies, but occasionally, she appears out with friends and family.
11 Haley Cureton
476K Followers
Haley Cureton was a controversial cast member on THTH season 1, which likely only led to her popularity online. She stirred up drama on THTH for her refusal to abide by the rules, leading to her departure from the show. However, her close bond with Francesca added an intriguing dynamic to the series, even though it cast Haley as the villain. Despite leaving the show single, Haley and Francesca seemed to maintain a strong friendship initially. Then, they had some online drama where Haley alleged Francesca was being irresponsible during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Despite the drama, Haley remains one of the most popular THTH ladies online. Haley gave birth to a baby boy, Joon Christopher Kim, in January 2024. She appears to enjoy motherhood, showing off her matching outfits with the baby whenever she has the chance. The father of her baby is Yung Kim, a music producer, and engineer. The couple is still happily together today.
10 Rhonda Paul
741K Followers
THTH season 1 contestant Rhonda Paul rose to fame when she connected with Sharron Townsend in the inaugural season. She also publicized being a single mother on the show, marking a departure from many reality TV shows. Rhonda has remained active on social media, boasting 741K followers on Instagram post-show. She posts about anything from advertising her business to funny reels and everything in between.
After her split from Sharron, Rhonda initially focused on her business PureLuXX, a beauty bar in Atlanta specializing in hair services and jewelry sales. Now, however, she has an Amazon store called Rhonda's Inspired Living, where she advertises home items she uses as an influencer. Since the show, she has concentrated on her multiple revenue streams and caring for her son, Amari DeAndre. She appears to be single since her time on the show.
9 Holly Scarfone
800K Followers
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Holly Scarfone was not the most sought-after Too Hot To Handle season 3 woman, though she did earn a lot of screen time. Holly and her onscreen partner Nathan were an infamous couple, as they loved spending money and had little regard for their fellow cast members. While Holly and Nathan were passionate onscreen, they broke up, and in 2022, Holly was spotted with Scott Disick, ex-partner of Kourtney Kardashian.
Their appearances together sparked dating rumors, given Scott's history of dating younger women. While Holly and Nathan parted ways after the show, Scott has been linked to several young women, including models and influencers. However, their relationship was casual, and the pair haven't been spotted together since 2022. Holly's popularity has earned her 800K Instagram followers. "I thought this was Kylie Jenner hahaha," one fan wrote on one of Holly's Instagram posts. "Anyone else keeps mistaking her for Kylie Jenner? Lol," another commenter remarked. Holly is now rumored to be on Perfect Match season 2.
8 Kayla Richart
852K Followers
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Kayla Richart and Sebastian Melrose were the runners-up on THTH season 4, known for their passionate relationship despite breaking several rules. The bombshell was the most desired woman in the house during THTH season 4, but she was claimed by Seb early on. The pair's post-show journey included a split due to long-distance, but they eventually got back together. Kayla and Seb are still thriving in 2024. Both are active in modeling and influencing, hinting at a promising future akin to other successful couples from the show.
Unsurprisingly, Kayla's popularity on the show translated to an explosion of followers online. Kayla immediately had four of the five original cast members declaring her their "number one" woman in the villa. Kayla has around 852K followers on Instagram. "You carried season 4," one commenter noted on Kayla's Instagram. "So happy for you. She has been here since 12k," another fan said, referencing Kayla's social media growth.
7 Melinda Melrose
1M Followers
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Melinda Melrose was undoubtedly one of the most popular figures on THTH. While she chose Marvin Anthony for the show, the two had difficulty maintaining a long-distance relationship, with Marvin living in France. After the show, however, Melinda reconnected with another cast member from the show, Peter Vigilante. Initially, Melinda and Peter's romance seemed doomed on the show, as Melinda chose Marvin over Peter. Melinda's swift reconnection with Peter was shocking, but they began dating in July 2021.
Unfortunately, Melinda and Peter broke up shortly after making their relationship public but seemed to remain cordial. Today, Melinda is focused on her modeling career, posting frequently for her impressive 1 million followers. In addition to modeling, Melinda also boasts of being a television host. Since she's shorter than most traditional runway models, she started her own runway, where she shows off her skills.
6 Carly Lawrence
1.1M Followers
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Carly Lawrence and Love Island's Bennett Sipes tied the knot in 2022. According to People, the pair planned a Las Vegas wedding but later decided to do a ceremony at True Love Wedding Chapel in Los Angeles, surrounded by friends and fellow influencers. Before marrying Bennett, Carly dated Joey Joy before their breakup due to cheating. Bennett and Carly made their relationship Instagram official on Christmas in 2022.
Before wedding bliss, Carly from Too Hot To Handle season 2 caught the attention of several men in the house and subsequently cracked a million Instagram followers. The Canadian bombshell currently boasts 1.2 million Instagram followers. The bombshell blonde still appears to be close to her fellow cast members, including her best friend, Nathan Webb. Carly loves modeling online and earning money through numerous advertisements.
5 Georgia Hassarati
1.5M Followers
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Georgia was the most popular woman on Too Hot To Handle season 3, and the Australian beauty shot up to 1.4M followers after winning Perfect Match with Dom Gabriel. Georgia had the men in the THTH house falling all over her, though nobody particularly caught her eye. After appearing on Perfect Match, Georgia was linked to THTH season 1 cast member Harry Jowsey, but the pair confirmed their split in May 2023.
While Georgia was undoubtedly popular after THTH season 3, her fame skyrocketed after the fallout from Perfect Match and dating Harry. Dom and Georgia barely dated after winning Perfect Match season 1. Despite their initial connection, they broke up shortly after filming due to distance and alleged overlapping relationships, with Dom publicly exposing Georgia's relationship with Harry. Georgia later found love with Jesse Baer. All the drama only added to her online popularity.
4 Chloe Veitch
2M Followers
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When it came to dating in the house, the star power of Francesca outshined all the gorgeous THTH season 1 women, but season 1 cast member Chloe Veitch quickly became a fan-favorite Netflix reality TV star due to her fun personality. Despite some rule-breaking, Chloe emerged as a finalist on THTH and claimed a share of the grand prize.
Following THTH, Chloe starred in The Circle season 2, hoping to win, but found love instead. She hit it off with Mitchell Eason on the show, leading to an eight-month relationship after the series ended. Mitchell and Chloe reunited for Perfect Match season 1, where Chloe faced a dilemma between Mitchell and Love Is Blind alum Shayne Jansen. Ultimately, she chose Mitchell, only to find the same problems were still in their relationship.
Chloe later confirmed a relationship with hockey player Ivan Lodnia but was single as of June 2023. Her appearance on multiple Netflix shows further propelled her to Instagram fame. Chloe has since amassed around 2 million Instagram followers, where she keeps users updated on her daily life and posts modeling shots. Her latest TV show, Ex on the Beach, began airing in March 2024.
3 Emily Miller
2M Followers
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Cam Holmes and Emily Miller emerged as the breakout stars of THTH season 2, surprising everyone when they stayed together. Despite their initial player mentalities, the British couple formed a strong bond on the show. Since then, their social media following has skyrocketed, with Emily boasting 2 million Instagram followers and Cam close behind with 1.4 million.
During the show, Emily and Cam were one of the first couples to hook up and struggled to keep their hands off each other despite breaking several rules. While Emily realized early on that she had real feelings for Cam, he had to overcome a wandering eye. Due to her relationship with Cam and stunning beauty, Emily was unsurprisingly the breakout star of THTH season 2. Emily and Cam are still together despite some rough patches, and Emily and Cam have earned a lot of praise for their relationship.
2 Flavia Laos Urbina
5M Followers
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THTH season 4's Flavia Laos Urbina was a late addition to the show. Known for her surprising connection with Creed McKinnon, the Peruvian native has moved on since filming wrapped. With 5 million Instagram followers, the Peruvian actress commands attention online. She's also now dating singer Austin Palao. Flavia and Austin share photos and videos together on social media.
The couple has enjoyed romantic travels and even released a song together called "Estar Contigo." Despite fan speculation about her motives on the show, Flavia remains a popular figure, with many fans liking her despite their suspicions. Creed was much more unlikable than Flavia, so regardless of whether she was trying to attract fame, she was eternally more angelic than the villain Creed. Attractive and confident, Flavia turned heads on THTH and was no stranger to the spotlight, making her a natural star.
1 Francesca Farago
6.1M Followers
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Many THTH contestants have gained social media followings, but none have seen the success of season 1 star Francesca. The Canadian bombshell already had a social media presence before the show, though she now has 6.2 million followers on Instagram, courtesy of her renewed popularity from Perfect Match season 1. Viewers were enthralled with Francesca and Harry’s drama on THTH season 1, and Francesca remains the most-followed series star. “THIS WOMAN WILL BE MY DEATH,” one fan page wrote about Francesca in a modeling photo on her Instagram page.
Unlike some reality stars, Francesca's star power has only grown since leaving Too Hot To Handle. Her engagement to TikTok star Jesse Sullivan only propelled stories and online followers about the reality TV villain. Most recently, Francesca announced she was pregnant with twins. Regardless of what Francesca does next, she can be assured her millions of fans will be following her every move.
Too Hot To Handle can be streamed on Netflix.
Sources: Kayla Richart/Instagram, Holly Scarfone/Instagram, Georgia Hassarati/Instagram, Carly Lawrence/Instagram, Chloe Veitch/Instagram, Emily Miller/Instagram, Flavia Laos Urbina /Instagram, Francesca Farago/Instagram, People, Melinda Melrose/Instagram, Elys Hutchinson/Instagram, Lydia Clyma/Instagram, Haley Cureton/Instagram, Rhonda Paul/Instagram

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