
Back to the Beach with Kristin and Stephen Ep. 211: “Don’t Hate the Game”
Apr 11, 2023
Kristin reveals her embarrassing fiesta moment when tequila-fueled chaos ensued. Stephen reminisces about his first kiss with Lauren Conrad, adding a dose of nostalgia. The duo reflects on how producers skillfully crafted drama around pivotal incidents. Kristin confesses to a drunken kiss with Jeff, clarifying its context amidst Jessica's crush. They also poke fun at MTV's storytelling tactics and the behind-the-scenes staging that shaped their friendships. In the end, Kristin grades the episode harshly while Stephen finds its entertaining value.
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Fiesta Fueled By Tequila
- Kristin and Alex H. hosted the fiesta and handled most of the tequila, which led to chaotic, heavily drunken behavior on camera.
- Kristin says she was one of the drunkest she has ever been and recalls people thinking they were on ecstasy due to lollipops and behavior.
Kiss With Jeff And Apology
- Kristin admits she kissed Jeff while hammered and didn't remember it later, and she says she felt really bad about it.
- She insists the moment wasn't during the height of Jessica's crush and that she apologized to Jessica afterward.
MTV Amplified Small Moments
- Stephen and Kristin explain MTV amplified and stretched moments, using small incidents to create long-running storylines.
- They note producers prompted scenes and engineered reactions to fit a manufactured narrative.


