Netflix’s Too Hot To Handle cast who already had their five minutes of fame including Matthew on America’s Next Top Model, Francesca dating Diplo, and Harry winning dating show
With so many reality dating shows on the TV landscape, it’s understandable that there’s a smaller pool of ‘unknown’ talent willing to sign up as contestants.
This appears to be the case for the new Netflix smash-hit Too Hot to Handle, which features a number of faces who have already had their brush with some level of fame.
Case in point: if you think you’ve seen Matthew Smith (nicknamed ‘Jesus’) on the show, it’s because he once competed on America’s Next Top Model, albeit with a very different look.
Look familiar? Netflix’s Too Hot To Handle contestant Matthew Smith (nicknamed ‘Jesus’) once competed on America’s Next Top Model, albeit with a very different look.
Unlike his, ahem, trendy harem pants, long hair and beanie hat – Matthew, 30, was known on the model competition show for having no sense of style, and was thrilled to get advice from host Tyra Banks.
Matthew was part of cycle 21 of ANTM back in 2014, and just like in Too Hot To Handle, was competing for a $100,000 prize, along with a coveted modelling contract with Next Model Management and a photo spread in Nylon magazine.
Despite a promising start in the show, he ended up being placed tenth after being told that he had a lack of facial expressions. Perhaps Matthew spent the interim period between shows working up his new look to add some character.
What he looks like now: Matthew has been nicknamed ‘Jesus’ on the show
Night and Day: Matthew is almost unrecognizable in his ANTM days circa 2014
An old pro: Matthew was part of cycle 21 of ANTM back in 2014, and just like in Too Hot To Handle, was competing for a $100,000 prize
Meanwhile Francesca Farago, who boasted already having over 300,000 followers on Instagram before she joined the show (her follower count is now closer to a million), previously dated Diplo and had a tattoo of the superstar DJ to prove it.
The 25-year-old Canadian model is seen cheering on the musician in an older video, showing how she would follow him around on tour. Diplo has previously been linked to the likes of Kate Hudson and Katy Perry.
She’s also been seen hanging out with controversial playboy Dan Bilzerian,known for his wild parties with a bevvy of beauties on his private yachts.
No wonder she has 300k followers! Francesca Farago used to date superstar DJ Diplo
Rocky road: Francesca didn’t have the easiest time on the show with Harry – but she’s already enjoyed a fame-filled life
Famous ex: Francesca shared videos of herself backstage at Diplo’s concerts cheering him on from the side of the stage
Superstar DJ: Francesca used to date Diplo and enjoy the VIP treatment
Famous: Diplo has previously been romantically linked to Kate Hudson and Katy Perry
However, most impressive is Harry Jowsey – who has already competed and won another dating reality show.
The 23-year-old was crowned the winner of New Zealand dating reality series Heartbreak Island in 2018.
He ran off with the – yes, you guessed it, $100k prize money – and a girlfriend, Georgia Bryers.
He’s done this before: Harry Jowsey was crowned the winner of New Zealand dating reality series Heartbreak Island in 2018.
Expert player: Harry competed in the New Zealand version of Love Island
However, after splitting the cash prize, the couple then split up six months later – prompting Harry to go on the prowl again.
Speaking to The Cleverpreneur podcast, Harry said of his first reality show: ‘It was like a holiday. It was a crazy experience.’