Why did Flavia Laos Urbina and Joao Coronel split? ‘THTH’ star reveals she ‘needs time to meet next boyfriend’
TKCA 1ZZ, TURKS & CAICOS ISLANDS: 'Too Hot to Handle' Season 6 contestant Flavia Laos Urbina entered the retreat midway through the season to shake things up. Despite giving all the men a chance, she quickly realized her strongest connection was with Joao Coronel.
Their relationship seemed solid until the final episode when Joao ended things with a song he wrote and performed for Flavia, asking if their time was up. This breakup came after Flavia showed interest in Jalen Olomu-Brown, another late arrival, causing Joao to struggle with trust issues.
Talking of their split, Joao said, "Flavia and I have been rock solid since day three but this was the most mature, respectful and honest way this could've ended."
"I knew I wasn't gonna be able to talk it out and be honest. That's why I sang a breakup song — really I'm sorry about that. From now on, I will look at the person in the eyes and I will not run away from disappointment," he added.
In a recent Instagram Q&A session, Flavia was asked what she learned from her time on the Netflix dating show.
"Just kidding, mmm friendship I have really cool friends that will have my back no matter what. Also I have to take my time to meet my next boyfriend/husband/dad of my children so I don't get the wrong one," she wrote in her Instagram Story.
'THTH' Season 6 star Flavia Laos Urbina finds sharing her time with someone 'super-complicated'
Currently, Flavia Laos Urbina remains single, despite her appearance on 'Too Hot to Handle' Season 6 in search of love. In an interview with ABC in Spain in June 2024, Flavia revealed that she finds the idea of investing her time in a romantic relationship to be incredibly complex and challenging.
"I am single and dedicating myself more to myself and my work, which really takes up my entire day. So now, sharing my time with someone is super complicated. But I still don't close the doors, right? You never know," she told the media outlet.
'THTH' Season 6 star Flavia Laos Urbina felt hurt by Joao Coronel's breakup song
At first, Flavia Laos Urbina was deeply wounded by Joao's choice to end their relationship through a song, feeling hurt and betrayed. However, as time passed, Flavia was able to gain a deeper understanding of Joao's perspective and eventually came to terms with his decision.
The Netflix star realized that sometimes relationships come to an end for various reasons, and she found peace in accepting the situation and moving forward.
“I do want to have you in my life after this because I think we understand each other and we do get along," she told her former flame on the dating show.
Who is 'Too Hot to Handle' Season 6 star Joao Coronel dating now?
Based on Joao Coronel's Instagram activity, it appears that he is currently not in a romantic relationship. While some celebrities choose to keep their personal lives private until after a reality show season concludes, with the show now over, it seems that Joao is still flying solo.
Flavia and Joao built a strong connection in the initial episodes of the Netflix dating show, but the challenges of maintaining a long-distance relationship and adjusting to life outside of the show may have contributed to their eventual split.