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'Too Hot to Handle' Season 6: Viewers compare Joao Coronel to a circus character for dumping Flavia

'Too Hot to Handle' Season 6 fans criticized Joao Coronel for ending his relationship with Flavia Laos Urbina using a 'breakup song'

TKCA 1ZZ, TURKS & CAICOS ISLANDS: 'Too Hot To Handle' Season 6 aired three more episodes on Friday, August 2, 2024. While the season concluded on a joyful note, it didn't mark the beginning of the journey for one particular pair.

After Flavia Laos Urbina admitted her attraction to Jalen Olomu Brown, Joao Coronel surprised the audience with his reaction. Their conversation on their date ended in a cliffhanger at the end of episode 9. During their date, Joao stunned Flavia by performing a breakup song.

Fans of the series took to social media to voice their opinions, criticizing Joao's decision to end his relationship with Flavia. They scrutinized his strategy and condemned his choice to perform a breakup song.

On X, one fan wrote, "Joao's being kind of ridiculous about this? She didn't even kiss Jalen and explained to him WHY her head was turned a little bit and took accountability for her own old patterns. Wtf is wrong with him? He's been literally head over heels for her the whole time."

Another fan added, "Girl not f*****g Joao breaking up with Flavia OVER A SONG ON THE GUITAR, if i was her i would make out w Jalen right in front of that 16 year old looking boy."

One fan noted, "Nah Joao is wild by ending things with flavia with a song if someone did that he might see that guitar in his neck." Another fan wrote, "Joao doesn’t really need to think about this whole Flavia situation, if you leave her, you might win the biggest fumble of the year yet. She has grown a lot since last season, he should appreciate that."

One fan sighed, "Flavia out here being open , emotional about what's going on inside her head and how she wants to change her mindset and be with joao and he said "yeah no thanks" lmfaooo he's a child baby girl you're a better off."

Another quipped, "Joao is a clown. Flavia is out of his league first and foremost, but did he think he was gonna advance his music career with this song or….? Because no sir."

What happened between Flavia Laos Urbina and Joao Coronel on 'Too Hot to Handle' Season 6?

Flavia and Joao seemed rock-solid until Jalen arrived with his chiseled physique. Initially brought in to test Brianna "Bri" Balram's commitment to DeMari Davis, but he distracted Flavia.

After Bri rejected Jalen's advances, he turned his attention to Flavia, who was briefly swayed. Although they didn’t break any of Lana's rules, their conversations led Flavia to reassess her feelings for Joao and whether she wanted to continue their relationship.

It took one of Lana's signature workshops to clear Flavia's mind, during which she realized she was sabotaging herself by running from a great relationship with Joao. She candidly shared her internal struggles and her newfound desire to make things work with him, but this honesty made Joao feel uneasy.

He questioned whether their relationship could succeed in the real world if her feelings could be so easily swayed during the retreat. Ultimately, he decided to end their relationship and delivered the news to Flavia with a breakup song during their date.

This created tension between them, which was later resolved when Joao apologized for not considering how his anti-romantic serenade would affect Flavia. They ended their relationship on good terms and agreed to remain friends.

Flavia Laos Urbina and Joao Coronel remain friends after 'Too Hot to Handle' Season 6

PEOPLE can confirm that Joao and Flavia remained separated after filming concluded. Although they are no longer a couple, they consider each other close friends and maintain a presence in each other's lives without the strain or commitment of a romantic relationship.

Jalen Olomu Brown wished to pursue Flavia Laos Urbina in 'Too Hot to Handle' Season 6

Joao and Flavia's relationship hit a snag when 'Too Hot to Handle' newcomer Jalen began pursuing Flavia in episode 8, anticipating that she might end things with Joao. As he saw Flavia's attention shifting away from Joao, he realized he had a chance to drive a wedge between them.

Flavia found herself falling for Jalen, leading her to question her relationship with Joao. Joao, aware of her dilemma, felt hurt and betrayed. By the end of episode 8, he had lost trust in their relationship and was uncertain about their future.

Stream 'Too Hot to Handle' Season 6 on Netflix now.