Steven Put All His Eggs in the Iris Basket — and Hunt for Love Fans Are Already Divided

In a house built on keeping your options open, Steven Frend just did the unthinkable: he closed the door on everyone else. A new Season 2 preview reveals why the returning star refuses to play the field — and the fanbase is at war over whether he is a romantic genius or speed-walking into heartbreak.

What Steven Just Revealed

According to the new preview, Steven says he is putting all of his focus on one woman: Iris. No juggling, no backup plan, no “let’s see where this goes” with anyone else at the retreat. While everyone else swaps necklaces and tests chemistry, Steven has gone all-in early. That is either the boldest move of the season — or the riskiest.

Michael Ilesanmi — he gave Iris a necklace on night one and is not backing down. (Credit: TLC via TV Insider)

Who Is Iris, the Woman With Two Necklaces?

Meet Iris, the reason for the gamble: a 29-year-old from San Antonio, Texas who wasted no time. On night one, she connected with two returning stars — Michael Ilesanmi and Steven — and walked away with both of their necklaces. That is the Hunt for Love equivalent of being the belle of the ball.

The detail buzzing through the fandom: Iris has a type, and it skews older. According to reports, her ex-boyfriend was 57 — a fact that reframes the whole race. Her suitors are not just competing on charm; they are competing on who can make her feel truly seen.

The Fan Debate: Bold Strategy or Reality-TV Suicide?

Fan reaction has split into two very loud camps.

Team “Smart Move” says focus wins. These shows are chaos engines — spread yourself thin and you end up with nothing. By committing early and openly, Steven is showing Iris exactly what she would get: a man who chooses her, loudly, in front of everyone. In a season of necklace musical chairs, clarity stands out.

Team “He’s Doomed” says Steven is handing his rivals the perfect opening. Michael has already pivoted away from Ericka to zero in on Iris, according to reports. And TV listings for the coming episodes describe Razvan as moving in on Steven’s connection. Going all-in is romantic right up until she starts looking around the room.

Iris with fellow newbies Ericka and Malik — Season 2’s fresh blood. (Credit: TLC via TV Insider)

The Razvan Problem Nobody Can Ignore

Now for the twist hiding in plain sight. Episode listings describe Razvan as moving in on Steven’s connection — and if you have watched even one episode this season, you know exactly who that means.

Razvan already plays to win: the necklace tug-of-war with Ericka and Jamal left him looking genuinely stung, according to reports, and stung men do not retreat quietly. If he sets his sights on Iris, Steven’s one-woman strategy stops being romantic and starts being a numbers game — two or three suitors against one guy. And remember: Iris is the one wearing the necklaces.

Brian — one of Season 2’s new faces, and a side storyline heating up. (Credit: TLC via TV Insider)

What to Watch This Monday

Season 2 is only a few episodes deep and the board is crowded. Beyond the Steven–Iris–Michael triangle: the Jamal–Ericka–Emma mess, Kara’s hot-tub confession about her “spicy content” business to JT, and a slow-burning Chloe–Emma–Brian situation. 90 Day: Hunt for Love airs Monday nights at 8/7c on TLC, with the “Sheet Talking” companion episodes spilling extra tea after each show.

So the question tearing the fanbase in two: is Steven’s gamble the move of a man who knows what he wants — or the opening scene of the season’s messiest heartbreak? And while he and Michael circle each other, is Razvan about to steal the whole game?

Team Steven, Team Michael — or are you secretly Team Razvan? Sound off in the comments.