Opinion: Summer House’s Jesse Solomon Is Giving Me the Ick

Jesse Solomon on WWHL
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As you readers know, I am a big fan of Summer House. I love the best friend vibes mixed with a raging house party every weekend. But if you’ve been reading my stuff, you also know I have always been wishy-washy about Jesse Solomon. Currently, Season 9 is killing me with Jesse’s Playboy storyline. I hate how Jesse is acting. Between the gross toe-sucking foursome thing, the flirting with Ciara Miller, and leading Lexi Wood on it isn’t a great look. What happened to the caliber of men like Andrea Denver, who brought the women coffee in the morning? He was such quality guy that I find myself wishing Jesse had a song about how to be a gentleman.  

Jesse Solomon got his toe sucked during Imrul Hassan’s Summer House threesome

The jury is still out for me when it comes to Imrul Hassan. I do believe he is part of a sexual revolution. But I also think he is coming off a bit like a misogynistic one-night-stand lover. I watched as Jesse decided to crash Imrul’s threesome after a night of partying. While chowing down on pizza rolls in the kitchen, Jesse announced, “I’m gonna check out the chicks that Imrul has over.” The move felt weird. It was more than likely that Imrul was engaging in sexual activities and wouldn’t want to be disturbed. 

37 minutes later, Jesse leaves the bedroom, saying, “It was so good. Anyway, it was so good to see you guys.” Naturally, there was no footage since Imrul had started covering his camera with a towel. But Jesse told his version to West Wilson. He shared, “Imrul had two chicks in his bed, and I go in there,” the 32-year-old recounted. “So, then I sat like I wouldn’t f*ck. They were like, ‘Get in, Jesse!’ And I put my toes where their faces were so I wasn’t getting involved.” 

Jesse Solomon admits feelings for Ciara Miller

The whole story had me wondering why he would shove a foot in a woman’s face, especially after partying barefoot all day. As a viewer, I couldn’t help but feel that Jesse and Imrul were disrespectful. In fact, producers stumped Jesse by reminding him he went into the room with socks on and then played audio of him saying, “And I’m hard.” I genuinely don’t know what Jesse was thinking when he announced to Ciara that he had feelings for her. Each episode has shown the duo growing closer. The blossoming love connection would be welcomed if he hadn’t already committed to Lexi. 

I don’t love how Jesse acts like he can’t keep it in his pants due to so many hot women at the parties. It leads me to believe his feelings for Lexi might not be as genuine as he is making them out to be. While chatting during the party, Jesse asked the nurse, “Why didn’t you just give me a chance?” Ciara didn’t mince her words as she fired back, “Why didn’t you try?” It was then Jesse confessed that West had “called dibs.” After a bit more chat, Jesse then said, “So you’re saying don’t let Lexi stop me from you?” before kissing Ciara’s hand. C’mon dude! 

Jesse Solomon should check himself on Summer House Season 9

I’d be livid if I were Lexi watching this interaction. The entire party showed Jesse flirting with party guests and even asking the guys of the house in relationships how they stopped themselves from ogling the pretty ladies all around them. Later in the evening, after having a long bonding session on the couch with Ciara, he decided to finally call Lexi. Fans learned that even amid all his flirting, he has been in constant contact with the model. 

Perhaps the worst thing Jesse shared was when he told Lexi he had masturbated before the party but left out he did so as to not be tempted by all the hot women around. He then burped into the phone. When it comes to Jesse, it’s like I’m watching a completely new person this season who is constantly giving me the ick. Get it together, Solomon!   

Summer House is available to stream on Peacock.

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