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Devyn Simone
Born
Devyn Simone Sims

(1988-02-06) February 6, 1988 (age 38)
Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.
Other nameDevyn Simone Lock
OccupationsTelevision host, matchmaker, media personality
Years active2009–present
Spouse
Adam Lock
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(m. 2023)​
Websitedevynsimone.com

Devyn Simone (née Sims; born February 6, 1988) is an American television host, matchmaker, and media personality. She first appeared on MTV's The Real World: Brooklyn (2009) and later competed on The Challenge: Battle of the Seasons (2012) and The Challenge: Free Agents (2014), reaching the finals in both seasons.[1] Her hosting credits include TLC's Love at First Swipe,[2] MTV's The Challenge: Aftermath, and The Challenge: Vets & New Threats special.[3] She is Tinder's Resident Relationship Expert.[4] In 2026, she joined the cast of the sixteenth season of The Real Housewives of New York City as an official friend of the housewives.[5]

Early life and education

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Simone was born in Kansas City, Missouri.[6] She graduated from Notre Dame de Sion High School and hosted the radio program Generation Rap on KPRS 103.3 prior to her television career.[7]

She was crowned Miss Missouri Teen 2004 and later won the title of Miss American Teen 2005. That year, the Kansas City, Missouri City Council issued a proclamation[8] recognizing her achievement.[6]

Career

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Television

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Simone made her television debut on MTV's The Real World: Brooklyn in 2009.[1] During the season, she adopted a Yorkshire Terrier puppy named Brooklyn, which she raised after the show.[9]

She later competed on The Challenge: Battle of the Seasons (2012) and The Challenge: Free Agents (2014), reaching the finals in both seasons.[10]

In 2015, she co-created and co-hosted TLC's Love at First Swipe with Clinton Kelly.[11][2] She later hosted MTV's The Challenge: Aftermath for several seasons and co-hosted MTV’s Official Challenge Podcast with Tori Deal, Da'Vonne Rogers, and Aneesa Ferreira.[12][13] The podcast won the Overall Reality Podcast Award at the 11th Annual American Reality Television Awards.[14]

On Free Agents, she staged a mock "funeral" for her wig, a moment later voted as one of the Top 10 Challenge moments of all time in an MTV fan poll.[15]

In 2022, she appeared in the six-part documentary The Challenge: Untold History.[16] Entertainment Weekly ranked her among the top 50 contestants in the history of the franchise.[17]

She has guest-hosted The Wendy Williams Show (2021),[18][19] appeared on E! Daily Pop, and contributed as a commentator to Access Hollywood.[20] She has also appeared on Today with Hoda & Jenna.[21][22] In 2023, she worked as a matchmaker on Roku's Match Me in Miami.[23] She has also been featured as a dating expert on Bravo's The Real Housewives of New York City, and Black Ink Crew: Chicago.[24][25] In 2026, Simone joined the cast of The Real Housewives of New York City for its sixteenth season. She made her official debut in October 2026, appearing as "friend of the housewives".[5]

Matchmaking and media work

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Simone works as a professional matchmaker and dating coach.[26][27] She has appeared as a relationship expert on programs including Good Morning America,[28] Today (NBC),[29][30][31] CNN,[32] CBS News,[33][34] MSNBC, and Access Hollywood.[20] She has also been a guest expert on Tamron Hall,[35][36] Sherri,[37] and Daily Blast Live.[38] In 2023, Tinder named her its Resident Relationship Expert.[39][4]

Television

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Year Title Role Notes
2009 The Real World: Brooklyn Cast member
2012 The Challenge: Battle of the Seasons Contestant Finalist
2014 The Challenge: Free Agents Contestant Finalist
2015 Love at First Swipe Co-host
2017-2022 The Wendy Williams Show Guest host
2021-2022 The Challenge: Aftermath Host
2022- present Today with Hoda & Jenna Guest Rebranded as Today with Jenna & Friends (2025–2026) and as Today with Jenna & Sheinelle starting in 2026
2022 The Challenge: Untold History Herself Documentary series
2022 Black Ink Crew: Chicago Dating expert
2023 Match Me in Miami Matchmaker Roku series
2025 The Challenge: Vets & New Threats Host Season 41 reunion
2021, 2026 The Real Housewives of New York City Herself Guest: Season 13; Friend of the housewives: Season 16

Personal life

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Simone lives in New York City. In July 2022, Simone announced her engagement to Adam Lock.[40] The couple married on June 24, 2023, in Kansas City, Missouri, in a ceremony officiated by television personality Clinton Kelly.[41][42][43]

References

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  1. 1 2 "Unreal world! Our critic gets a peek at MTV's Brooklyn reality show • Brooklyn Paper". www.brooklynpaper.com. December 1, 2008.
  2. 1 2 "'Challenge' Standout Devyn Simone Is TV's Next Great Dating Guru". MTV News. Archived from the original on April 1, 2015.
  3. ↑ "RHONY midseason trailer introduces Real World alum Devyn Simone: 'I was surprised how things played out'".
  4. 1 2 Jr, Kenneth J. Williams. "Introverts Unite: Devyn Simone's Guide To Finding Love On Tinder". Forbes. Retrieved October 7, 2025.
  5. 1 2 Tinoco, Armando (May 29, 2026). "'Real Housewives Of New York City' Adds Devyn Simone To Season 16 Cast". Deadline. Retrieved October 27, 2026.
  6. 1 2 "Biography page for Devyn Simone at mtv.com". www.mtv.com. Archived from the original on December 14, 2008.
  7. ↑ Pflaum, Nadia (January 7, 2009). "Meet Devyn Simone of MTV's "Real World: Brooklyn"". The Pitch.
  8. ↑ "Kansas City - File #: 050145". clerk.kcmo.gov.
  9. ↑ "Devyn Updates 'RW: Brooklyn' Fans On The Cast's Adopted Dog [Video]". MTV. Archived from the original on November 21, 2022.
  10. ↑ Couden, Matt (November 27, 2021). "The Challenge: Devyn Simone said she's considered returning to compete, shares idea she gave producers". Monsters and Critics. Retrieved October 7, 2025.
  11. ↑ "Love at First Swipe: Clinton Kelly, Devyn Simone Help Women Find Love Online". People.com. Retrieved October 7, 2025.
  12. ↑ "Part I: Unpacking 'The Challenge: Untold History'". Retrieved October 7, 2025.
  13. ↑ "Part II: Unpacking 'The Challenge: Untold History' - MTV's Official Challenge Podcast". Retrieved October 7, 2025.
  14. ↑ "11th Annual American Reality TV Awards". December 19, 2023.
  15. ↑ Couden, Matt (December 28, 2021). "The Challenge fans have chosen all-time favorite Challenge moment".
  16. ↑ Longeretta, Emily (June 2, 2022). "MTV Sets Six-Part 'Challenge' Docuseries, More Than 30 Vets to Appear". Variety.
  17. ↑ "Ranking the 50 best players ever on MTV's 'The Challenge'". Ew.com. Retrieved October 7, 2025.
  18. ↑ Nelson, Daryl (January 30, 2019). "Wendy Williams Reportedly Not Clear on Return, Quite Clear She'll Say Little About Her Health, Husband". Atlanta Black Star.
  19. ↑ "Is 'The Wendy Williams Show' better off without Wendy?". November 2, 2021.
  20. 1 2 "Dating Fact OR Fiction Shawn Mendes Has His Eye On a Fellow Celebrity". Access Hollywood. Retrieved October 7, 2025.[dead link]
  21. ↑ "Spice Girls reunite for Victoria Beckham's 50th birthday". Today.com. Retrieved October 7, 2025.
  22. ↑ "Devyn Simone lays down the law on these relationship dilemmas". Today.com. Retrieved October 7, 2025.
  23. ↑ Funcheon, Deirdra (June 8, 2023). "Miami dating show premieres on the Roku Channel". Retrieved October 7, 2025.
  24. ↑ "The Real Housewives". Bravo. October 28, 2020.
  25. ↑ "Exclusive | 'RHONY' star Sonja Morgan details what she's looking for in a man". July 6, 2021.
  26. ↑ "Here's why New Yorkers should be dipping back into the dating pool". January 25, 2024.
  27. ↑ "Why the subway should be your next New York City date spot". January 24, 2024.
  28. ↑ "Tips to strengthen communication in your relationship". Good Morning America. Retrieved October 7, 2025.
  29. ↑ "My Boyfriend of 5 Years Avoids Marriage Talk: What Should I Do?". Today.com. Retrieved October 7, 2025.
  30. ↑ "Willie Geist and Wife Christina Spar Over Communication Style". Today.com. Retrieved October 7, 2025.
  31. ↑ "Can I Ask the Person I'm Dating If They're Seeing Other People?". Today.com. Retrieved October 7, 2025.
  32. ↑ "CNN Transcript - Devyn Simone Valentine's Day appearance". CNN.
  33. ↑ "Looking For Love: Expert Tips To Succeed In Online Dating". Cbs News. February 12, 2017.
  34. ↑ "Are you in a situationship? Sweethearts candy takes advantage of "decision fatigue"". Cbs News. February 13, 2024.
  35. ↑ Tamron Hall Show (October 31, 2019). Here Are the Red Flags With Online Dating – via YouTube.
  36. ↑ "Tamron Hall Show". Retrieved October 7, 2025.
  37. ↑ "Talk It Out Panel & Devyn Simone". Retrieved October 7, 2025.
  38. ↑ Daily Blast LIVE (March 15, 2021). DBL Access – via YouTube.
  39. ↑ "Passport Your Way to Love this Summer with Tinder's Guide for Dating Beyond Your Neighborhood". Tinder Newsroom. Retrieved October 7, 2025.
  40. ↑ "'Challenge' Vet Devyn Simone's Engagement Announcement Fittingly Featured An MTV Reference". MTV News. Archived from the original on October 14, 2015.
  41. ↑ "'Real World: Brooklyn' Star Devyn Simone Marries in Kansas City with Clinton Kelly as Officiant!". People.com. Retrieved October 7, 2025.
  42. ↑ Campbell, Jen (July 11, 2023). "An Exclusive Look at Devyn Simone's Timelessly Elegant Rooftop Wedding!!".
  43. ↑ Girls, I. B. T. (September 8, 2023). "Devyn Simone's Historic Rooftop Wedding in Downtown Kansas City - Inspired By This".
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