Johnny Bananas and Dee Valladares’ showmance is rubbing one forged member the fallacious means.
Through the Wednesday, August 6, episode of The Problem: Vets and New Threats, contestant Will Gagnon had a tough time seeing the MTV vet and Survivor winner getting cozy in between challenges.
“I’m single, however Dee and I used to hook up so it’s a little bit onerous to see Bananas and Dee, however Dee and I have been by no means courting,” Will shared. “It was extra of a hook up state of affairs so you bought to maneuver on. We’re not right here for a love story. We’re right here to win The Problem.”
However because the forged headed out to dinner for meals and drinks, Will’s phrases have been put to the take a look at as Johnny and Dee bought a little bit too shut for some folks’s consolation.
“Normally showmances are a foul thought,” Johnny shared together with his costar. “However I believe this can be a good thought.”
After Will noticed some sparks fly, he bought right into a car and began punching the again of a seat. When he bought again dwelling to the mansion, he confessed to additionally punching a wall.
Johnny Bananas and Dee Valladares MTV/YouTube
“I punched the f*** out of the wall as a result of my coronary heart’s on my sleeve,” the Are You the One? alum mentioned whereas revealing his bloody damage. “I connected with Dee. Now, Dee is with Johnny.”
Through the episode, Dee seemed to be unbothered by Will’s habits. As an alternative, she was centered on having enjoyable with a Problem veteran.
“Will is being a little bit bit aggressive and actually I’m dwelling for it,” she mentioned. “I believe it’s hilarious. I by no means mentioned or did something for Will to consider we’re collectively. … I’m enjoying my very own recreation. I bought to make my very own strikes.”
Earlier than the season kicked off on July 30, Johnny admitted that he could discover himself in a showmance this season.

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Throughout an unique interview with Us Weekly, Johnny teased what followers can anticipate from him in season 41.
“[Dee] and I vibed straight away,” he informed Us on July 29. “It isn’t the primary time I met her. We’d met beforehand on the finale get together for season 40, and we sort of hit it off there. Then we’ve mutual mates. We sort of talked earlier than about working collectively, and we have been there, after which we confirmed up, and we have been each sort of within the single state of affairs.”
Whereas Johnny wouldn’t spill too many particulars about the place they stand immediately, he playfully teased: “Greater than mates. Lower than lovers.”
The Problem: Vets and New Threats airs on MTV Wednesdays at 8 p.m. ET.