11 Reality TV Couples Who Had Once In A Lifetime Chemistry And Still Didn't Up End Together

I think we all know there could be an entire list of Love Island couples who fit this bill...👀

From Love Island to Big Brother and all the way through to The Bachelor, there's plenty of chemistry and sexual tension on worldwide reality TV that was never properly explored. They might've drove the internet "shipping world" wild, but circumstances got in the way.

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But for better or for worse, these are the "ships" who showed that chemistry and still delivered great TV:

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1. Luca Bish and Tasha Amber Ghouri (Love Island UK)

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Before you come at me, I'm totally in love with Tasha and Andrew — they are adorable together. But I would be lying if I didn't say that Tasha and Luca had great chemistry at the beginning of the show. After things escalated between them later on in the season, everyone was wondering if Luca's behavior came from hidden unresolved feelings that he still had for Tasha. And quite honestly, at a certain point, their banter was hot.

2. Jana Kramer and Gleb Savchenko (Dancing With the Stars US)

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There's nothing hotter than a hidden affair behind the scenes. I mean, if there were any doubts toward the chemistry between these two, their performances were very enlightening. After Jana went through a fire in her personal life, the connection with Gleb and their intense chemistry made the audience wonder after every performance.

3. Casey O'Gorman and Lana Jenkins (Love Island UK)

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The only girl who Casey had real feelings for was Lana, and the only guy who Lana had palpable chemistry with was Casey. When Casey came on the island, he seemed like the one who was going to save Lana from Ron's games. In the end, Casey ended up being used by Lana to get back at Ron and was never the same again; he was incapable of having another real connection. It was just sad that when it seemed like they finally had a chance to explore their connection, Lana goes right back to Ron.

4. Janel Parrish and Val Chmerkovskiy (Dancing With the Stars US)

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This was one that made headlines throughout the season. From their undeniable chemistry on stage and their constant proximity behind the scenes, the gossip went wild every week. They were spotted multiple times together, but by the finale, the gossip died down and their relationship was never confirmed.

5. Zack Randall and Frankie Grande (Big Brother US)

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Come on, even their moms were shipping them. Even if nothing ever happened between them, you have to recall how they were giving us one of the most adorable and anticipated ships on reality TV. There's was a lot of conversation about Zach's sexuality back in Season 16 of the show, and it was later in 2020 when he came out as bisexual, admitting that him and Frankie were still in contact.

6. Scott Disick and Khloe Kardashian (Keeping Up With the Kardashians)

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Your chemistry must be off the charts if you have the internet pairing you up with your sister's on-and-off-again boyfriend and children's father. But I have to give it to the internet, there was always something about Scott and Khloe's flirty interactions that added to the way they emotionally supported each other which was really appealing. Maybe they could've actually worked if the attempt wasn't so risky to the relationships with others in their lives.

7. Miguel Vicente and Mafalda Diamond (Big Brother Portugal)

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These two had probably the most palpable and intense sexual chemistry ever seen on Portuguese television. Always on opposite sides of the game, but every break they had, they would take it to flirt and tease each other. Despite being enemies, they were drawn to each other and deep down were able to always see something good in the other. Circumstances of the game pulled them further apart, and eventually, the only way that they were able to interact was by arguing with each other. Unfortunately, it was like every single thing in that game was conspiring against them getting a real chance, but their biggest enemies were themselves, because even if everyone else could see what was going on between them, they were masters in denial.

8. Ron Hall and Tanyel Revan (Love Island UK)

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Ron and Tanyel had the internet shaking with their sexual chemistry disguised by being best friends. They never denied the initial attraction, but as the game moved forward and after seeing the impact that their connection had on Lana, they completely shut down the possibility. But even if they never really gave it a go, it's undeniable how sparks were flying every time they were together.

9. Juliette Feitosa and Rodolffo Matthaus (Big Brother Brazil)

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You know how intense and passionate Brazilian fans can be, and when it came to these two, they had the internet hooked. Even if nothing happened between them inside the Big Brother house, they were definitely feeding the online shippers. After their season was over, it came to life that they had an affair, proving that the chemistry was always there all along.

10. Peter Weber and Madison Prewett (The Bachelor US)

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These two were a mess. They were fan favorites throughout the entire season — the chemistry, the passionate looks, everything seemed to be just perfect, and then Peter gave in to outside pressure and chose to be engaged to Hannah Ann Sluss. But eventually, he realized whom he really wanted was Madison, and he broke his engagement during the season finale. They were bound to fail, because it seemed like everyone who mattered inside of their lives were pushing for things to not work. It was a wild journey with no happy ending.

11. Finally, Tyler Cameron and Hannah Brown (The Bachelorette US)

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I personally think that this is maybe an "in another life" type of love. Their chemistry and intensity was so powerful, but their choices were miserable. From her rejecting him by giving the final rose to another guy, to then realizing that she messed up and being brave enough to ask Tyler for a second chance on live TV was madness. If that wasn't enough, he said yes, but later went to date Gigi Hadid. When you thought there was no coming back from this, Hannah shows up for Tyler when he loses his mother, and becomes one of his emotional pillars. Quarantine hits and they were going through it together. But if initially we thought that this was the moment for them, we later learn that it was actually hell, because during the entire time, her feelings were no longer reciprocated. One wild roller coaster.

Which reality TV couples who didn't end up together do you think gave us the best chemistry? Let me know in the comments!