If you were worried Jesse Solomon was going to experience a sophomore slump and phone it in on season 2 of Summer House, I guess you can breathe a deep sigh of relief! Jesse has returned to the Hamptons with a lot of energy (energy that I would categorize as “doing too much” now that I think of it), with most of it directed towards the women in the house.

For the first few episodes, Jesse had been all over newbie Lexi Wood like the sand on the shore. But before I could truly believe Lexi had graciously been chosen to star as Jesse’s next musical muse, I needed the answer to one simple question: was there something going on between Jesse and Ciara? I know, I know, she already dated and berated his very best friend, but does that mean I’m supposed to turn a blind eye to the wayward glances from across the pool chairs and XL hugs? Maybe it’s just wishful thinking that Bed Bug #2 would pull the ultimate traitor move on Bravo’s most thirsty boy, but I’m investigating those Jesse Solomon and Ciara dating rumors on Summer House, just in case.

Jesse And Ciara Summer House Dating Rumors

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During season 8 of Summer House, Jesse and Ciara shared a playful peck after Ciara apologized for calling Jesse a “trash bag” at dinner. The kiss was borderline platonic, given Ciara was down horrifically for Jesse’s best friend, West, during their budding relationship at the time. As Lindsay reminisced during the May 2025 reunion, it was a jokey “kiss and make up” situation directed by forever pot-stirrer, Amanda Batula.

Ciara asked Jesse, “Are you okay? I was mean to you last night,” as the gang was recapping dinner. She eventually apologized for her harsh delivery from the night before when she had told Jesse she’d “never” introduce him to “any of her friends.” LOL, funny how things change one summer later when Ciara later becomes the friend Jesse’s love interest had several question marks about.

Did Ciara and Jesse date on Summer House?

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For a while, the jury was still out because flirty evidence was very much giving yes. From the first weekend in the house, Jesse and Ciara appeared a little hands-on, even in the context of Jesse’s usual OTT showmanship with the rest of the ladies (even Kyle yelled “stop Jesse” at the beach, FFS, when Jesse made yet another charming boob joke). What was the evidence, you may ask? I don’t know that this will hold up in court, but Jesse going back for an extra hug in the season premiere, some casual bicep/thigh touching by Ciara in episode 2, and Jesse going out of his way at the beach in episode 4 to yell “I want to sit next to Ciara” when Lexi was right there were enough for my spidey senses to start tingling.

Things got really juicy in episode 5. When Paige asks Jesse to grab her suitcase, Jesse uses it as an opportunity to get Ciara one-on-one to talk about how fast things are moving Lexi AGAIN. Now, why did it feel like a classic “I’m talking to my crush about my other crush to see if they’ll get jealous” moment?? IYKYK.

While alone, Jesse mentioned loving Ciara’s boobs (k!), and Ciara’s response was to massage Jesse’s shoulders and say how much she loves what a “guy” he is… hmm. Then Jesse jokingly asked Ciara if she had a crush on him. Even though Ciara told Jesse no, she told the producers she’s “never thought about Jesse in that way, BUT…” she enjoyed how “stupid everything is” when they’re “giggling” together and admits she “likes stupid boys.”

In episode 7, at the pirate party (when love was clearly in the air), Jesse admitted (after a big ol’ night of dancing and flirting) that the only reason he didn’t try to date Ciara last summer is that West “called dibs.” Ummmm, this is huge news?! Plus, the rest of the house (Kyle, Amanda, Paige, Craig, etc.) agreed it was a match and tried to push the potential couple together (behind West and Lexi’s back).

Whew, girl, I must agree with Ciara when she admits she’s her own biggest dating opp for sure. But frankly, hooking up with Jesse is the type of chaos I’d have had to stan if she actually wanted to versus, IDK, playing along for pick-me points.

Ciara Updates Her Dating Status With Jesse Solomon After Season 9 of Summer House At The Reunion

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During a panel at Fan Fest in 2024, a moderator asked Ciara, “Would you and Jesse Solomon ever get involved?” after Ciara explained she was done with “dusty” men like West (oh, how I hope, wish, and pray this is actually true). Ciara’s answer wasn’t quite a hard no. She acknowledged there was “enough speculation,” but she couldn’t “do another house romance” because she is “exhausted and needs a break,” even though she “loves Jesse and [thinks] he’s amazing.” On paper, that reads like a no TY, but the way she was giggling and putting the rejection on anything but her feelings about the man says otherwise.

In fact, Ciara ultimately said Jesse was a “trainable” 8/10 instead of a trash bag, which in her world was basically a love letter. With multiple off-camera hangs since season 9 filming wrapped, some delulu fans might have thought a Jiara (sorry) relationship was still a possibility.

But Ciara finally put the conversation to bed (see what I did there) at the reunion. She told Andy Cohen she does not want to “fuck” Jesse, even though she obviously could, and if she had wanted to do it, she would’ve already to “get back at West.”

Did Amanda Batula want Jesse and Ciara to date?

On a March 2025 episode of WWHL, Ciara, and Amanda addressed the previous summer’s “sexual tension you could cut with a knife” (Thanks, Paige) head-on. Amanda told her bestie to her face that she thinks a Ciara/Jesse love connection would be a good idea, and Ciara didn’t do much to shut it down (Jesse would “drink her bath water” if she wanted).

During multiple episodes of season 9 (like while Ciara and Jesse were dropping it low and getting cozy at the pirate party), Amanda seemed pretty damn hype at the prospect of Jesse and Ciara acting on their obvious chemistry. Her scheming with Craig, all while knowing how hard Jesse had been selling Lexi a dream, is a lot of bit yikes, especially considering she kept it up doing press in the fall.

During part one of the reunion on May 28, Lexi expresses as much to Amanda, and Amanda kinda sorta apologizes for being messy at her friend’s expense (Amanda and Lexi were the closest prior to Lexi joining the cast).