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A year and a half after the debut of Winter House, Bravo’s Summer House has inspired an all-new series based out of Massachusetts, Summer House: Martha’s Vineyard.
In a similar format to its predecessors, the reality series will follow a group of friends, including Jasmine Ellis Cooper, Silas Cooper, Amir Lancaster, Jordan Emanuel, Preston Mitchum, Bria Fleming, Alex Tyree, Shanice Henderson, Jason Lyke, Summer Marie Thomas, and Nicholas “Nick” Arrington, as they vacation on the island of Martha’s Vineyard.
“If you don’t know, Black excellence is Martha’s Vineyard, and Martha’s Vineyard is Black excellence,” it is declared in the trailer.
In a press release from Bravo, the network teases “beach parties, decadent dinners, and summer hookups,” noting that viewers will see tons of drama play out.
“For more than 100 years, Black vacationers have flocked to Martha’s Vineyard, an island south of Cape Cod, Massachusetts, and one of the first beach destinations where African Americans could vacation and purchase a property. Known for its natural beauty with pristine beaches, romantic sailboats, colorful gingerbread cottages, and cultural identity, this summertime sanctuary has become a favorite escape for the rich, famous, and politically connected,” the network stated.
As the group, who has known each other for years, does their best to enjoy their time together, partaking in cultural experiences and embarking on other adventures, they’ll also be navigating through their challenges.
Jasmine Ellis Cooper and Silas Cooper, 32, of New York
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Jasmine, born in the Midwest and raised in Atlanta, wrote the 2023 film Barely Made, according to IMDb, and is known for her quirky humor.
Before moving into the summer house, Jasmine worked with Jordan, Shanice, and Bria as Playboy Club bunnies and previously lived with Jason.
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Jasmine’s husband, Silas, is a first-generation Liberian American and Ivy League graduate who has been a part of several prestigious fraternities and organizations in recent years. He currently works a finance job and is also an officer in the Army Reserve.
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Amir Lancaster, 26, of Austin, Texas
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Unlike most of the cast, Amir is visiting Martha’s Vineyard for the very first time. And, for that very reason, the real estate mogul, who has Black and Lebanese roots, hopes to learn more about Black history during his visit.
Also, during his time on the island, per Bravo, Amir “falls hard for a housemate.”
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Jordan Emanuel, 31, of New York
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Former Playboy model Jordan, who made history as the fourth Black Playmate of the Year after posing for the men’s magazine after college, has quite the busy life. Not only does she run a nonprofit organization, she also hosts a podcast and DJs — all while putting in work on a swimwear collection.
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Preston Mitchum, 37, of Washington, D.C.
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Described as an attorney, social butterfly, and Black queer activist, Preston has a full schedule, which includes acting as an adjunct professor and contributing to cable news shows.
While Preston enjoys reuniting with former fraternity brother Silas, he had to learn to live away from his partner Donald, who he’s been dating for two years.
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Bria Fleming, 27, of Germany
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Bria entered the summer house fresh off a move from New York to Germany, where her boyfriend resides. She’s a fashionista who works hard to maintain her lifestyle, despite her skeptics.
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Alex Tyree, 33, of New York
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Alex comes into the summer house as a fraternity brother of Nick. He’s the child of a preacher and is a champion of meditation and journaling. In the house, Alex is determined to keep it real as he hunts for a romantic partner, all while being faced with the advances of a co-star.
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Shanice Henderson, 31, of Phoenix, Arizona
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Party girl Shanice is ready to settle down and find her future husband after a painful split from her former partner. However, she’s not willing to date just anyone and hopes to find a man who is both athletic and tall.
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Jason Lyke, 33, of New York
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Jason works for a top airline as a senior flight attendant who frequently deals with celebrity clients. He likes to party but is also an entrepreneur with skin care and beard oil projects. He hails from Chicago, and although he’s known as the counselor for the group, he doesn’t always steer clear of the drama.
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Summer Marie Thomas, 28, of Los Angeles
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Like Amir, this is production coordinator Summer’s first time at Martha’s Vineyard — and she’s ready to flirt.
Summer comes from a Jamaican family but grew up in Pasadena, California. She has a passion for writing and first met Jasmine at Sundance in 2019.
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Nick Arrington, 37, of New York
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Nick is a fashion aficionado who works not only as a sports brand manager but also as a wedding stylist. He hopes to find his future wife at Martha’s Vineyard, but he has some high standards, including dueling skin care routines.
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At the end of last month, Bravo released the official trailer for season one.
“This is our first summer with our friends since getting married,” Jasmine reveals as the trailer begins.
And, right away, the series’ cast proclaims their excitement and intentions to party hard.
“I wanna dance, I wanna twerk, I wanna drop it like it’s hot, I wanna have a drink, I want a shot, rinse repeat,” Jordan declares.
“I’m ready to turn up and get lit,” agrees Shanice.
As they enjoy nights out at local bars and nights in at their pool, the ladies in the house can’t help but take note of Amir, describing him as sexy and saying his body is “built to the gods.”
One person who isn’t taking note of the male cast members’ good looks? Jasmine, whose friends say she’s “very different” as “married Jasmine” than she was when she was single.
“As long as you bring her home before 3 a.m. That’s it,” Silas directs as the girls plan a night out.
“Do you think you’re controlling?” Nick later asks Silas.
Jasmine and Silas’ relationship continues to be a hot topic throughout the trailer, as Summer suggests Silas is overbearing.
“He was like, ‘Were there men where you guys were dancing,’” Summer recalls.
“You knew what I meant by that,” Silas replies.
But he also seems upset about Jasmine’s relationship with former roommate Jason.
“Sometimes men can be intimidated by friendships with men and women,” Jason states.
Then, while out with the guys, Silas warns Jason, “Nice guys do finish last.”
“I will f-ck you up if you disrespect me,” he replies.
Noticing the tension, Jasmine confirms in a cast confessional, “Friendship and marriage are gonna butt heads.”
A number of rifts break out between the women and the men of the show throughout the sneak peek, one of which results in Preston seemingly threatening to leave the house.
“I’m done. If he doesn’t go, I’m done,” he states after Amir says he has “no problem handling business.”
As the clip ends, Jasmine and Silas are seen discussing their relationship.
“This marriage thing is hard. No one said it was easy,” he notes.
“Everything in me is telling me to check out,” she replies.
Summer House: Martha’s Vineyard season one premieres on Sunday, May 7, at 9/8c on Bravo.
