Carly Lawrence and Joey Joy from Too Hot To Handle are dating after the show and recently got matching tattoos, but some fans are convinced that they're faking their love in order to gain fame and money. While Carly and Joey are currently lovey-dovey (they are all over each other's Instagrams lately), their romance just isn't ringing true for a lot of THTH viewers. No one disputes that they got along well during the show, but Carly didn't seem to have the same head over heels vibe with Joey that she initially had with Chase DeMoor. Chase plays a pivotal role in this fake romance fan theory, so there is a lot to unpack here.

Too Hot To Handle pits attractive and frisky cast members against their own libidos. If they get cozy with other cast members, the cash prize decreases. Of course, that didn't stop the season 2 cast members from kissing and a whole lot more. Melinda Melrose and Marvin Anthony went all the way and that tryst had a $2o,ooo price tag!

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Some cast members had more self-control than others, but Carly did kiss Chase twice on the show, and she seemed crushed when his head was turned by Tabitha Clifft, who didn't even really want him. Chase did get a taste of his own medicine later in the show and it hurt him, but he's still widely perceived as one of the top Too Hot To Handle season 2 villains.

Chase DeMoor Has Been Planting Seeds

Chase De Moor on Too Hot To Handle

Successful TikTok star Chase loves to stir the pot. He created some ripples when he stated that Carly "calls me every day" during a June 30 interview with AZ Central. Ultimate bad boy Chase didn't stop there, saying, "We talk all the time. I think she's actually going to come out here to Arizona, and we're going to hang out." Just days later, on July 2, Joey posted a clip and him and Carly, as seen below. Carly commented on the post with, "Why we so cute."

What's Up With Chase And Carly?

Chase DeMoor on Too Hot To Handle

After Joey posted his video, which hinted at a strong bond between him and Carly, there was soon IG confirmation that they were a thing. On July 13, Joey added another post of him and Carly, with the caption, "She made me a sandwich this morning so I guess I’ll keep her." Since Carly and Joey have been showcasing their love, where does the notorious Chase fit in? If he was talking to Carly every day as he claims, did Joey know about it? In the AZ Central interview we previously referenced, Chase remarked that there were no hard feelings after the show, but added, "That's not to say there's nothing in the future for Carly and I." See Joey's post below:

Fans are reacting to this online. They've begun to think Joey and Carly are in a sham romance due to the supposed bond between Chase and Carly. At Reddit, someone commented, "I knew they weren't real. I remember Chloe asking in the mini reunion show (Extra Hot Ep. 3) if Carly and Joey are dating and they can't answer straight. Also, the way Carly fled to Joey so they could take some photos and get tattoos when they probably haven't even talked in a while." Clearly, Too Hot To Handle fans are having doubts about Carly and Joey's love. Chase, who may just be a troublemaker, is probably enjoying the controversy.

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Sources: AZ CentralReddit, Joey Joy/Instagram

Too Hot To Handle season 2 is now streaming on Netflix.