Temptation Island reunion: 6 major moments from The Viall Files podcast

Netflix's Temptation Island season 1 didn’t have an official reunion, but the cast didn’t leave fans hanging. Many of the show's key players gathered on Nick Viall’s podcast, The Viall Files, to share behind-the-scenes drama, personal updates, and shocking revelations. While the season itself was packed with surprises, the off-camera moments were just as intense.

Nick Viall, a former Bachelor star, has hosted similar reunions in the past. Most of the main cast attended, except for Shanté Glover and Brion Whitley, who had other commitments. The tempters and temptresses were also absent.

From post-show relationships to explosive accusations, the podcast had no shortage of drama. Here are six of the biggest takeaways from the Temptation Island reunion.

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Ashley Moore and Grant Larsen tried dating after the Temptation Island

Ashley and Grant had a messy relationship before, during, and after Temptation Island. They joined the show to test Grant’s loyalty after past infidelities. However, Grant quickly proved he hadn't changed. Ashley, in turn, explores a new connection on the island. By the finale, they left separately.

Surprisingly, the two rekindled their romance post-show. On The Viall Files, Ashley admitted they were on and off for six months. She believed Grant had matured, but old patterns resurfaced. Eventually, she realized he wasn’t who she thought he was.

Their final fallout happened when Netflix released the Temptation Island trailer. Grant allegedly texted Ashley a rude name and later called her during a TikTok live to yell at her.

"He just couldn't stand that I was moving on."

Ashley claimed. Their toxic cycle finally ended, but not without plenty of drama.

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Grant tried to get Natalie back after ending things with Ashley

Ashley wasn’t the only woman Grant pursued after Temptation Island. He also tried reconnecting with Natalie Cruz, with whom he had a bond early in the season. Although he left the island alone, he later reached out to Natalie.

However, Ashley claimed that while they were together, Grant spent months trying to convince her to marry him. But when their relationship ended, he quickly pivoted to Natalie. He even made a ten-minute video professing his love for her.

To make things worse, Ashley alleged that Grant was texting Natalie almost immediately after their breakup. "It was clear he never really knew what he wanted," she said. This confirmed to Ashley that Grant was never serious about their future together.

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Tyler Beshear accused Tayler Byrd of cheating on him

Tyler and Tayler went on Temptation Island hoping to figure out if they were truly compatible. While Tayler wanted Tyler to step up financially and plan for his future, Tyler felt like he had never been single and wanted to explore. When he met Kay Carlson on the island, it was clear his relationship with Tayler was over.

On The Viall Files, Tyler dropped a bombshell—he claimed Tayler had cheated on him with an ex while they were exclusively dating. Tayler denied it but countered with an accusation of her own. According to her, Tyler had actually cheated on her with one of her friends.

"He’s trying to flip the narrative,"

Tayler said. The truth about their relationship remains unclear, but it's obvious they were doomed before they even set foot on the island.

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Tyler claims he didn’t date Kay because of her job

Although Tyler left Temptation Island with Kay, he confessed on The Viall Files that he had already decided not to pursue her in the real world. The reason? Her job.

During their final date, Kay revealed she was an OnlyFans model. Tyler, who admitted to being a jealous person, saw this as a deal-breaker.

"I just knew I couldn't handle that,"

he explained.

However, Kay had a different version of events. She wasn't at the podcast reunion but later posted an hour-long YouTube video refuting Tyler's claims. She insisted she was the one who chose not to pursue the relationship and even revealed that Tyler continued texting her for months after filming. With both sides telling different stories, the real reason behind their split remains a mystery.

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Lino Troisi could have cheated but didn’t

Lino was the only male contestant who stayed loyal during Temptation Island. Fans speculated that he only remained faithful because the temptresses weren’t interested in him. However, on The Viall Files, Lino set the record straight.

"I had options, I just wasn’t interested,"

he clarified. Temptress Mia Jones even cried when he didn't choose her for a date, according to Lino. But he maintained that he was there to work on himself, not to cheat.

He also addressed moments on the show where he seemed to flirt. He insisted these interactions were exaggerated for entertainment.

"I was just being friendly and having fun,"

he said.

His loyalty paid off—he left the island engaged to Alexa Santamaria.

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Lino and Alexa set a date for their wedding

In one of the most surprising Temptation Island moments, Lino proposed to Alexa at the final bonfire. Now, they’re officially planning their wedding.

On The Viall Files, Nick Viall asked if they had set a date, and they confirmed—October 2, 2026, in Italy. Tyler jokingly asked if the cast was invited, but Lino and Alexa laughed without giving a straight answer.

Their love story was a rare bright spot in a season full of betrayals and heartbreak. While other couples were left in chaos, Lino and Alexa walked away with a commitment that seems to be standing the test of time.

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The Temptation Island reunion on The Viall Files provided fans with plenty of shocking updates. Some contestants rekindled old flames, others exposed betrayals, and a few even found lasting love. Whether these revelations changed how viewers see the cast is up for debate, but one thing is certain—the drama didn’t end when the cameras stopped rolling.