Are You The One? Season 9
James Austin "Are You The One?" fans have been on the edge of their seats waiting for some sort of announcement about Season 9. Currently, no release date, or even mention of another season, has been made from the network (via Gizmo Story). Season 8 of the MTV series aired in 2019. It was originally believed that the COVID-19 pandemic may have contributed to the long delay in filming the series. However, shocking new allegations concerning racism and sexual abuse have come to light surrounding the series.
The Daily Beast reports that former contestant Gianna Hammer claims she was given an extra dose of anti-anxiety medication while she was consuming alcohol during her Season 5 of the series. Hammer alleges that she blacked out and was later assaulted by another contestant, without the cast and crew intervening. The reality star also says that one contestant repeatedly used racial slurs and nothing was done about it.
These new allegations could prove to be fatal for "Are You The One?" MTV may be waiting to make a decision about bringing the show back pending the investigation. However, MTV currently has a casting call out looking for singles who have been unlucky in love and are hoping to find the one. "If you are still in search of your perfect match and are willing to do whatever it takes to find them, then we want to hear from you!" the casting call on the network's website once read.