Emotional key ceremony in episode 5 of Bravo’s Love Hotel

Set against the exclusive backdrop of Grand Velas Boutique Los Cabos and Mar del Cabo, episode 5 of Bravo’s Love Hotel took us on an emotional rollercoaster of heartfelt reunions and unexpected decisions.

What was in the letter Shannon gave Earl at the end of the last episode?

Photo by Grand Velas Boutique Los Cabos

Shannon delivered one of the episode’s most touching moments when she surprised Earl with news that left him speechless: after years apart, she managed to locate his former stepson, the child he lost contact with when he was just eleven.

Through tears and a heartfelt celebration at Roca Bar with the entire cast, Shannon shared that she simply wanted to do something meaningful for Earl, even if their romance had faded. However, this gesture set the tone for a crucial decision made later that night.

Key Ceremony: Who had to check out?

Though the four women were seated on a white couch by Mar del Cabo’s pool, surrounded by glowing candles and flowering bougainvillea vines, which added a romantic touch to the evening, the key ceremony turned into a moment of high tension. Especially when Jay made the emotional decision to leave the experience, feeling he’d found friendship but not love.

While his exit left everyone feeling a little heartbroken, Luann, Gizelle, and Shannon reaffirmed their connections with Phil, James, and Earl. Ashley, caught between reason and emotion, chose to give her key to Ralph. The group’s extra key went to Wale, still holding out hope he might win Ashley’s heart.

New faces under the sun of Los Cabos

A fresh round of potential matches arrived, but only three were allowed to stay. Mark, from the original group of singles, returned thanks to Shannon—but according to Luann, he didn’t go the “extra mile” to secure his place. She chose Mitch, a 65-year-old retired psychotherapist from California, while Gizelle picked Theo, a 49-year-old Oral Surgeon from New York.

Meanwhile, Ashley tried to open up to Wale about their current standing. Sitting by the fire pit under a star-filled sky, she began a sincere conversation about her uncertainty around motherhood, one that ended in tears.

Could this be the end of their connection?