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'Summer House' And The Freedom Finale
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'Summer House' And The Freedom Finale

How Lexi and Jesse's messy relationship and messier breakup became the centerpiece of season 9 — and Paige and Craig's ending became the epilogue.
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What would Jesse Solomon do (if you were a hot model in his proximity)? Evidence from the lanky “Summer House” star, during his sophomore season on the show, suggests that he would shower you with flattery and over-the-top declarations of romantic feelings, press forward with a committed relationship, get his toe sucked during a 37-minute off-camera hang with two women, and all the while vent to your shared friend group about all the “red flags” you’ve displayed. And if you have a problem with any of it? Well, he was only joking. Baddies beware, because this was the fate of Lexi Wood, the latest ingenue on season 9 of the Bravo show.

We have watched model and Instagram star Lexi’s arrival — and the couple’s PDA-heavy, turbulent insta-relationship — at first with exhausted irritation, then undiluted annoyance, and ultimately fascination. Lexi’s baby-voiced flirtation and eagerness to jump into things with Jesse before she had solidified social connections with the r…

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