“The Bachelorette” stars Kaitlyn Bristowe and Jenn Tran are heading back to our screens, starring in a brand new unscripted series titled “Reality Retreat” for Amazon.
According to Deadline, the series will follow Bristowe, Tran, and several recognizable women reality TV faces, including many Bravo stars, as they gather at a tropical retreat designed to encourage bonding, personal growth, and healing through a series of activities. But will these women leave, finding any progress in themselves, or continue in their old ways?
Kaitlyn Bristowe & Jenn Tran Give Fans a First Look at ‘Reality Retreat’
Former “The Bachelorette” leads Kaitlyn Bristowe and Jenn Tran shared exciting behind-the-scenes photos and videos of their new reality show, “Reality Retreat” for Amazon. Bristowe, who starred in season 11 of the series, and Tran, who was season 21’s leading lady, appeared to have bonded during filming as the series brings together women from across the reality TV world to focus on personal growth, healing, and leaving behind labels and drama that once defined them.
While the exact filming location has not been revealed, the women stayed at a tropical wellness retreat. Bristowe even shared a photo of herself posing in a red swimsuit on a lounge chair by the pool, with a cameraman visible behind her.
Another photo shared by Bristowe showed her and Tran sleeping in the same room, where they took a selfie wearing matching face masks.
The former “Bachelorette” even shared a little more insight into the new Amazon show in her caption. “Real housewives, the valley, selling sunset, AND bachelor nation? Bonded for life @jenntran 😂 I truly believe I manifested being on a show like this.”
She continued, “Women healing together is messy, chaotic, (hilarious), and beautiful. So many powerful conversations and a LOT of growth. Can’t wait for you guys to see it all unfold. Thank you @495productions and @amazon for having me. I had imposter syndrome being a part of this cast.”
In the comment section, Tran shared, “MY SISTER ‼️ I cant wait!!!!! the bed feels cold without you here 😭.”
Tran Shares Video of a Fun-Filled Club Night with Kenya Moore & Brittany Cartwright
Season 21 lead Tran shared more behind-the-scenes photos and videos on Instagram. Tran shared a similar photo to Bristowe, sitting on a lounge chair with a cameraman behind her, overlooking many palm trees and clear sunny skies.
She also included a clip of the series’ stars all dressed in brightly colored dresses, enjoying a fun-filled night out dancing with a camera crew following them. In a jam-packed nightclub, fans can spot “Selling Sunset” star Christine Quinn popping a bottle of champagne next to “Vanderpump Rules” star Brittany Cartwright, who is approached by “The Real Housewives of New Jersey” star Margaret Josephs for a chat.
“The Real Housewives of Atlanta” star Kenya Moore is seen dancing next to Quinn, while Hilaria Baldwin, the wife of Alec Baldwin, can be spotted wearing a floral dress.
Tran shared several solo shots from her retreat stay, including one in which she poses on the beach and another in which she laughs as she holds an ice bucket of champagne. Another snapshot also showed her and Bristowe hugging, seemingly hinting that the two formed a close friendship during filming.
“I can’t believe I didn’t get to make out with anybody on this island 🙂↔️ thank you to @495productions @amazonmgmstudios for a truly unique girls trip!!! What started as a getaway turned into something messy, emotional, healing, unexpected and so far out of my comfort zone 🫢 C’est la vie I guess!!!” She captioned her images.
What to Expect on Amazon’s Unscripted Series ‘Reality Retreat’
While Bristowe and Tran shared photos and videos that made the retreat look fun and carefree, Deadline reported that the series will also explore the more emotional and vulnerable side of the experience, promising plenty of drama.
The eleven reality TV women will arrive at the wellness retreat, which is “designed to challenge their identities, relationships, and personal growth.”
These specific women were chosen because their time on TV, which either made them “icons, villains, and tabloid fixtures.” They will be taken out of their comfort zones, “through intense wellness rituals, unfiltered truth-telling exercises, and emotionally charged confrontations.”
However, some of the women will leave the retreat feeling much more healed than others, forcing them to decide whether they truly want to embrace this new path.
The eleven women starring in the new series include Bristowe, Tran, Cartwright, Moore, Quinn, Josephs, Baldwin, Kim Zolciak, Tamar Braxton, and Julie and Savannah Chrisley. The series will premiere sometime next year.
