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Netflix’s ‘Cheat: Unfinished Business’ Divides Viewers with Emotional Confrontations

The reality series, hosted by Amanda Holden and Paul C. Brunson, explores infidelity and reconciliation but faces criticism for its formulaic approach.

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Overview

  • Netflix released all nine episodes of 'Cheat: Unfinished Business' on April 30, 2025, featuring eight former couples confronting past infidelity at a Spanish retreat.
  • Hosted by Amanda Holden and relationship expert Paul C. Brunson, the show combines therapy sessions and intense nightly discussions in the 'Reckoning Room.'
  • Biggs Chris, a former Love Island contestant, confessed to cheating on his ex Rebecca Gormley during the first episode, sparking emotional fallout.
  • Critics have largely panned the series as derivative and lacking genuine drama, though Brunson’s relationship insights have been noted as a highlight.
  • Amanda Holden has described the Reckoning Room confrontations as raw and intense, likening them to the drama of Game of Thrones.