If Love Island is the cocktail, Sneaky Links: Dating After Dark is the shot of tequila you regret—but lowkey can’t stop ordering. Netflix’s boldest new reality dating experiment dropped its first season on May 21, and it’s already giving fans the messy, sexy chaos they didn’t know they needed.

Set inside a retro-glam motel with serious retro vibes, Sneaky Links flips the script on traditional dating shows. Instead of fresh-faced strangers meeting for the first time, contestants are reunited with their “sneaky links”—aka the people they’ve been secretly hooking up with but never made it official. It’s hot, awkward, and giving every shade of “Oh no, not him again.”

Whether you’re watching for the late-night hookups, the emotional explosions, or just here for the vibes, let’s break down the full cast of Sneaky Links: Dating After Dark—and yes, we’ve got their Instagram handles, too.

Where is Sneaky Links filmed?

Before we get into the cast, here is a quick shoutout to the location: the show was filmed in Scottsdale, Arizona, with the Hotel Adeline moonlighting as the Sneaky Links Motel. This real-life boutique hotel brings the perfect mix of vintage Americana and swanky poolside glam, giving the whole show a dreamy but unpolished edge that separates it from the usual villa format.

Now, let’s get into the drama-makers themselves.

Meet the Original Sneaky Links: Dating After Dark Cast

These are the first 12 contestants who checked into the motel, not knowing they’d be bunking down with their past flings:

Angelique

  • Age: 30
  • Occupation: Law student
  • Location: San Francisco, CA
  • Sneaky Link: Travis
  • Instagram: @angelique_wx

Avery

  • Age: 26
  • Occupation: Tech recruiter
  • Location: Nashville, TN
  • Sneaky Link: Colt
  • Instagram: @averywadbrook

Brandon

  • Age: 27
  • Occupation: Nightclub owner
  • Locations: Los Angeles, CA / Atlanta, GA
  • Sneaky Link: Nicole S.
  • Instagram: @brandonlimeres

Colt

  • Age: 32
  • Occupation: Sales consultant / Model
  • Location: Nashville, TN
  • Sneaky Link: Avery
  • Instagram: @coltfason

Kyle

  • Age: 29
  • Occupation: Photographer
  • Locations: Los Angeles, CA / New York, NY
  • Sneaky Link: Zoe
  • Instagram: @xbykyle

Logan

  • Age: 30
  • Occupation: Personal trainer / Armed security
  • Sneaky Link: Nicole V.
  • Instagram: @thenomadprince

Manny

  • Age: 26
  • Occupation: Travel nurse
  • Location: Houston, TX
  • Sneaky Link: Samira
  • Instagram: @mannythecolombian

Nicole S.

  • Age: 28
  • Occupation: Marketing director
  • Sneaky Link: Brandon
  • Instagram: @nicolekserrano (currently deactivated)

Nicole V.

  • Age: 28
  • Occupation: Training director
  • Location: Washington, D.C.
  • Sneaky Link: Logan
  • Instagram: @nicolevinsonn

Samira

  • Age: 24
  • Occupation: Sales / Social media management
  • Location: Houston, TX
  • Sneaky Link: Manny
  • Instagram: @samiravaalentina

Travis

  • Age: 31
  • Occupation: Account executive
  • Location: San Francisco, CA
  • Sneaky Link: Angelique
  • Instagram: @takecaretrav

Zoe

  • Age: 29
  • Occupation: Fashion brand owner / Materials researcher
  • Location: New York, NY
  • Sneaky Link: Kyle
  • Instagram: @imyournewcrush

Meet the Late Arrivals

Because what’s a good party without unexpected guests? These six bombshells arrived later in the season to shake things up—and in some cases, blow things up:

Corinthian

  • Age: 33
  • Occupation: Fitness and business coach
  • Location: Atlanta, GA
  • Instagram: @iamcorinthian

David

  • Age: 27
  • Occupation: Content creator / Musician
  • Location: Austin, TX
  • Instagram: @onlyferris

Jacie

  • Age: 26
  • Occupation: Bartender
  • Location: Florida
  • Instagram: @jacieallain

Justin

  • Age: 27
  • Occupation: Professional basketball player
  • Locations: California / Greece
  • Instagram: @bustinjriggs

Kelsey

  • Age: 25
  • Occupation: Fashion website manager / Model
  • Location: Nashville, TN
  • Instagram: @kelsey.tomlin

Lulu

  • Age: 23
  • Occupation: Playboy bunny / Model
  • Location: Atlanta, GA
  • Instagram: @theluluwilliams

Final Thoughts on the Sneaky Links Cast

From bartenders and fashionistas to fitness coaches and traveling nurses, the cast of Sneaky Links: Dating After Dark brings a fresh and fiery energy to Netflix’s reality TV universe. And with so many links, vibes, and emotional rollercoasters, this crew is guaranteed to keep us guessing (and gossiping) all season long.

Whether you’re into the emotional slow burns, the sneaky smirks across the pool, or the explosive showdowns over landline phone hookups, Sneaky Links delivers. The cast? Chaotic in the best way. The drama? Delicious. And the setting? Just vintage enough to feel cool without trying too hard.

Catch Sneaky Links: Dating After Dark on Netflix now—and remember, your sneaky link might just be someone else’s main character.

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