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➤ ARE YOU THE ONE?, from p.24
the show went on and became more comfortable
with their respective identities. Jonathan
Monroe, who matched up with Basit, initially
expressed hesitation with dating nonbinary
people but became noticeably more willing to
express himself as he grew closer to Basit. The
turning point for Jonathan appeared to be during
a queer prom when he and Basit applied
makeup together and subsequently watched
their budding connection blossom.
The show also made strides spotlighting the
unique health needs of trans folks. Kai Wes, a
nonbinary person, discussed undergoing top
surgery and was seen taking testosterone shots.
During those injections, he was surrounded by
castmates who offered him emotional support.
More and more couples found their perfect
matches as the season went on, but a yearning
for love eventually turned into a desperate
game of strategy as time ran out. That pressure
coincided with booze-fueled moments of jealousy
and frustration, leading to bitter divides
that, at times, threw the future of the season
in jeopardy.
There was also heartbreak. One contestant,
Max Gentile, was especially devastated — distraught,
even — after it was revealed that the
man he had been seeing for weeks, Justin
Palm, was not his match. Max appeared to be
on the verge of ditching the show entirely before
he rebounded and matched up with Kari Snow
in the end.
Even in the fi nal episode, one couple’s failed
trip to the truth booth left the remaining stragglers
wondering whether they would be able to
escape Hawaii as winners or losers. The lingering
unmatched contestants put their feelings
aside, huddled, and discussed their compatibility
in a last-ditch effort to salvage the season.
➤ HELLO PANDA FESTIVAL, from p.24
across six giant heated tent areas. The festival
will showcase nightly music from local and international
acts from different genres including
dance, Latin, pop, and hip-hop.
“Citi Field is a place where people from all
walks of life come together and share an amazing
experience,” said Heather Collamore, vice
president of Metropolitan Hospitality at Citi
Field. “The Hello Panda Festival is a unique
event that promotes cultural exchange while
delighting the child in all of us.”
Hello Panda is open seven days a week from
5 to 10 p.m., December 6 to January 26. CPAA
also plans to produce the event in Vernon, New
Jersey, from October 18 to February 2, 2020
and at the World Vacation Hotel in upstate
Catskill from October 25 to March 22.
Tickets go on sale September 12. Ticket prices
range from $22 to $28. For more information,
visit hellopandafest.com or follow @hellopandafest
on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.
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