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'Too Hot to Handle': Accusations fly as fans blame producers of enabling Louis Russell's reckless behavior

'Too Hot to Handle' Season 6 fans slam producers for bringing back Louis Russell who cost the group 18K in one night

TKCA 1ZZ, TURKS & CAICOS ISLANDS: 'Too Hot To Handle' has extended an invitation to two former cast members to return to the retreat for the first time. Despite spending much of his season with 'Perfect Match' Season 2 winner Christine Obanor, Louis Russell from 'Too Hot To Handle' Season 5 appears to have forgotten about the 6'1" beauty.

With model Katherine LaPrell, Louis had more luck—sparks flew almost instantly. While Louis entertained us, he unfortunately didn't set a positive example for the other members of the ensemble.

On X, fans are questioning the producer's decision, with one writing, "Putting Louis in the private suite and bad Lana in the mix WHAT ARE YOU DOINGGGG." Another fan complained, "Louis needs to be banished for 24h like Bri was he spent 18k in one night."

One fan wrote, "Louis just proving he didn’t learn shit from last season. Just the same cycle repeating itself. Pack it up bro." Another added, "Convinced #toohottohandle brought on Louis as a plant this season for drama and he's getting paid every time he rule breaks because there's no way you're telling me they brought that man back legit thinking he all of a sudden turned into the virgin Mary and would "set an example"."

Another fan said, "Idk Louis is lowkey so annoying & predictable. Every season he picks the American girl over the British one and then things go so wrong. Like he needs to realize he has a type and is attracted to ppl who don’t mesh well w him. He himself is also a major." One fan wrote, "Louis Russel won’t change much."

'Too Hot to Handle' Season 6 couple Louis Russell and Katherine LaPrell sent to private suite to test connection

Louie fell for Katherine immediately, unable to take his eyes off her stunning beauty. Their frequent and intense kissing led to a significant loss in the reward fund.

Lana seemed poised to eliminate the mischievous competitors but took an unexpected turn. She sent Katherine and Louis to the private suite for the evening, reminding Louis of his previous visit there with Christine from the previous season

Lana kept her plan to penalize Louis if he gave in to his physical cravings a secret from the rest of the cast. However, there was more to it. In the private suite, Bad Lana awaited Katherine and Louis, offering them a tempting array of physical pleasures for a happy hour.

As usual, the stars waited in suspense as the events of the previous night remained a secret. However, Katherine's inability to maintain her restraint for even a single night hindered Louis's progress throughout the retreat.

Lana tests Louis Russell and Katherine LaPrell's relationship by sending in 'Too Hot to Handle' Season 6 newbie

Lana introduced two more cast members to the retreat following Louis and Katherine's success in the private suite. Based on the cast photo selection, the new arrivals chose their dates.

Cristian Lager, a newcomer, meets Katherine, while her partner Louis is banished for the duration of their date, rather than waiting expectantly at the villa with the other cast members. Katherine ultimately decided to go back to Louis and invite him back into the villa, but not before choosing to prolong her rendezvous with Cristian.

Are Louis Russell and Katherine LaPrell still together in 'Too Hot to Handle' Season 6?

Although Katherine and Cristian's date didn't spark romance, it wasn't a wasted opportunity. While she genuinely enjoyed her time with Louis, Katherine realized she was seeking a deeper, more meaningful connection beyond just a physical relationship.

She was eager to pursue this with Louis, but it seems things didn’t pan out as expected. In the teaser tape, Katherine and Charlie Jeer appear to be unusually close. As Charlie and Katherine flirted, he remarked, "We look hot together."

Katherine then proclaimed that she wanted to find out whether he was serious, saying that "this could change everything." And as if that wasn't enough of a warning, the teaser switched to Lucy Syed crying. The noticeable shift suggests that Katherine and Charlie might be growing closer.

Netflix is now streaming episodes 1-4 of 'Too Hot to Handle' from Season 6, with new episodes being released every Friday.