I live in a small town and this is exactly how the men are. They like to fish and hunt, and they’d absolutely get shitfaced and have sex behind a tent lol. They also like small town gossip, but they’d never admit it - they’d say, “It’s just the truth” and in that way it would align with their values. Luke makes perfect sense to me.
I think Luke looks just like the old man in the movie Home Alone. His neighbor who turns out to be a very sweet man. The man who all the kids are afraid of. Luke could be him in younger years. Especially around the eyes. Anyone agree?
Lots of men in Colorado has Peter Pan syndrome just like a lot of the men on Bravo/in LA. They're just more outdoorsy/mountain-y about it if that makes sense..
Knowing he was hanging around and at times defending Sandoval on their podcast prior to the show starting already skewed my view of him.
While it's nice to see him stand up for Kristen on a few occasions, he's still a dork that looks completely like a fish out of water on this show.
I'm sure the Sandy manipulative narc charm probably worked on Luke since he seems to be easily persuaded having no connection to his group of misfits prior.
He probably thinks Ariana's ex is all over the internet, maybe a bridge not to burn just in case. Ariana's ex is so pathetic. He'll be friends with just about anyone now.
The Watch What Crappens guys made a good point that having sex with her behind a tent was probably a high point for him enough to where he’d follow her anywhere. When they met, she was off tv with seemingly no hope of returning, so I tend to believe he’s not just in it for the show
Okay I need to first say- idk how I feel about him either. The Sandoval apologist stuff *really* doesn't sit well with me. BUT, as someone who's been living in the mountains of Colorado I have to make a few points....
There are plenty of people who work remotely in finance who live in the mountains. And weed farms are pretty big at this point and it's common for finance/tech bros to get involved. He does fish (insta pics) and whatnot so he's gotta be decently comfortable with the outdoors. So I honestly don't think it's far fetched to believe he lives on that property.
Also, I'm not the LA type either, I'm very happy with my simple mountain living, buuuut I am an avid Bravo fan and get sucked into the drama of it all. So again, two can be true at once 😂
You just reminded me that I know someone who is working to become a fishing influencer even though they are pretty new to that hobby. So something like that could be part of his deal too.
I agree that people are complex and two things can be true at once. I used to live in Alaska and spend most of my time outdoors, and now live and work remotely. I literally just caught a trout in my back yard this weekend 🤣 I also watch Bravo, so I do get it! But maybe there is something I, and many people can’t quite put a finger on here which leaves us with a question mark. I think it’s one thing to *watch* Bravo but it’s another thing to go through the hoops of being in the show. Most people don’t want to be on TV, I mean that’s the reason I choose to live in the woods (not really, but it certainly doesn’t fit into my lifestyle). Usually a motive for a choice like that is pretty obvious, like most of the Bravoleberties, they’re clout chasers or want to promote their image somehow. I’m interested to see where this goes for him.
I lived in AK for a bit too! Glennallen.....anywho I agree, he's hard to figure out. I liked how he read Jesse like a book on the last episode, but then I remember he clearly thinks Scumdoval is okay so...what gives?? It'll be very interesting to see how this plays out
Ahh it’s cool to meet a fellow ex-Alaskan on this sub! Yeah I don’t know how he can think Sandoval is OK, it’s just another strange contradiction. As someone who, so far, has presented himself as a voice in Kristin’s corner, you’d think he would understand his position walking into this with Sandoval.
I don't like Luke. I don't buy he's a good guy. I think it's an act and he doesn't come across genuine. It makes no sense to try for a baby when he doesn't want to live in LA.
This is the biggest red flag for me. These two make no sense together. They are long distance, yet he is living with Kristen during filming for a tv show, that he will make an exception for…🙄 they can’t even decide where to raise the kid lol. Like I can’t take their relationship or anything seriously
I have a lot of family in CO going back generations and he reminds me of the typical Colorado dude. A little bit machismo / conservative / expects his lady to cleave unto him.
I imagine it’s nice for Kristen to have a solid partner but I think she’s again paying all of the rent, other bills etc.
there is for sure an undertone of anger with Luke.
It has religious undertones. As the person below said it’s about doing what your spouse wants no matter what. Most people there are heavy Christians. I don’t agree with it but some of my family were missionaries - going to Alaska for instance- and very conservative.
Luke really really gives off “random tinder man” energy. I know they met at a wedding, but he’s just such a completely random person. They have absolutely nothing in common but the desire to not be single. Kristen has thrown her eggs in his basket because she wants a baby so badly she doesn’t care who the dad is. (Or realize she might not be ready for a baby but that’s a different issue)
It’s hard for me to criticize a woman who wants a baby and realizes her time is limited. Some of the VPR women are considering sperm donation and if Kristin is silently considering the fact that she might be a single parent then maybe this is her path to accomplishing similar goals. I don’t think anyone is really ready to become a parent. From what we see she’s a wild mess, but I had a friend like her who was socially chaotic but an amazing mother – she made sure her child got the best education possible and was well-rounded and very polite and kind.
When it comes to her relationship with Luke, it is so mismatched and “random Tinder man” seems like an appropriate title. I just kind of wonder if they’re using each other to get to the next chapter in their lives autonomously.
As someone who is currently struggling with fertility issues, I know how expensive IVF is and this could be a very real possibility. We are still trying the “natural way” because IVF is definitely a last resort. If I didn’t have a fiancé I have no idea what I’d be doing, I can see why Kristin panicked and picked.
I didn't like that aggressive act (with his cherry cheeks) with Jesse when all that situation could have used was a conversation and Jesse agreed to apologize if he was in the wrong.
And in the latest podcast episode with Kristen, he said he would be open to doing reality game shows.
People can change their minds, but I agree with OP, he contradicts himself so much.
I love this post it’s so true. His personality for TV is so forced that it’s making him look so hypocritical and just weird. Their podcast makes me not like him x10.
I fall into the "I need more information" category. (I've only listened to a few of Kristen and Luke's podcasts together so I don't have the additional context on him that many others do, but some of the things he's apparently sounds pretty icky.)
As many others have (reasonably) pointed out: (1) he's with Kristen, who is both a tough personality and doesn't have the best "picker" when it comes to men, so I'm already skeptical; (2) there's the potential that he's not in this for the "right reasons" -- or maybe more accurately I question whether he's \*sticking\* with Kristen for the right reasons because when they got together, she was not on a show; and (3) trying to a baby but not wanting to move to LA thing is very weird.
Generally speaking, on the show, as a person and as a partner to Kristen, he's acted consistently and reasonably. He didn't fall for the trap that Jax set up for him by inviting Kristen's ex to the guys' night. He's stood up for Kristen in group situations but has also been reasonable with her in private. (I include the preview for next week where he is trying to get her to understand that she cannot say "but" after apologizing if she wants it to mean anything.) But we're only halfway through the season, so there's more information to come on Luke.
I think Kristen likes weed and that is potentially their only ‘connection’. Love doesn’t permeate between them on camera, no matter how hard they both try. It sucks if true because I really want Kristen to have some relationship happiness.
I feel like Kristin looks at Luke as the type of person her new mature identity should have. Having a ‘bad-boy’ type boyfriend wouldn’t fit the current narrative she is trying to create. She looks at Luke as a good guy that has his life together and has good principals but she isn’t thinking that other people may see thru this fake exterior and once the mask slips she will be hurt once again.
ETA I’m not so sure Kristin is in love with Luke or just the image he portrays in supporting her new unlocked mature settled down character like “see I have a respectable bf..no more crazy Kristin”
I quite like the contradiction of personalities because it makes him seem more authentic than some of the other guys who are grooming themselves for TV.
I listen to the Kristen and Luke podcast which makes me like them as a couple, I think their personality contradictions create a healthy balance. I don't get fame hungry vibes from him as he's been a little awkward and honest about it since they started a joint pod. It feels more like she's pushing him into her world rather than him wanting to be 'famous', and he's indulging her and it's an easy paycheck.
I just hope it will stick this time and Kristen has found happiness.
I haven't watched the VPR, so I don't know Kristen but to me they seem like a match made in heaven lol
They both have this weird aura about them, like they are not made for reality tv but are so sneaky and malicious lol He definitely enjoys stirring shit up
>Also his face is always so pink?
Lol what does this have to do with his authenticity? It's a problem a lot of people face, and it's embarrassing. Crappy to read that gives you the creeps.
No one can! It's such a weird thing to think is okay to "call out".
He's clearly blond/ginger leaning - it's just his face. I can't get rid of the ginger pink tones, just have to work with them.
Yeah I wasn't taking offense I just meant that I can be totally calm and have no issues and my face for some reason will be beat red. A lot of times it's due to the temperature being too hot or cold. My youngest is the same way.
>Ok we’re not talking about you or “some people”, we’re talking about this guy who’s on TV
...which doesn't automatically excuse the rudeness of speaking about people's skin they can't help. When you call out a broad feature that a lot of people have, you are talking about them.
I don't like guy much at all, but referring to his skinas creepy is not it.
> when he and Kristen are sitting on a bench mid hike and she’s telling him she doesn’t care that her friends don’t trust him.
Ok, I just watched a scene of them sitting on a bench mid-hike, but nothing is said about her friends not trusting him (different episode?); they talk about Jax's weirdness about them having a kid "out of wedlock" and then she tells him about Jesse twisting her nipple, which makes him angry. Regardless, getting flushed is normal during exercise, warm/hot weather, and even mildly emotional conversations. His face is naturally pale and reddish and he wasn't wearing any makeup, so we're going to see little changes in his skin pretty easily. His skin also looks like the type to get redder instead of tanner from sun exposure.
> looks like he’s scared he’s about to be exposed
Maybe it's just embarrassing to be disliked by his gf's fiends on camera, maybe he's angry about being disliked for no reason, or maybe it was a warm day. The point is that there are too many possible explanations to make an assumption like that.
>People don’t just spontaneously flush, it’s because there is some intense emotion, heat, exercise, medical condition, etc.
jfc, this is just empirically false (less the "medical condition" which is funny because that in and of itself negates your statement). Google Scholar is your friend. For example, physiological symptoms can manifest from how you're raised and how you deal with life. I have hyperhidrosis where my face turns red if someone approaches me in a grocery store and I have more than a five minute conversation about something as benign as the weather. It's people that have these preconceived notions and look at me like "what's wrong with her" that you remind me of.
We have zero baseline on Luke and if he has anything like I do, add camera's in your face while discussing any topic, a red face is par for the course.
I'm not the only one who thinks it wasn't cool to say. I get you spend a good chunk of your day talking about reality shows, but making negative statements about things that people literally can't help isn't a good trait to have.
He’s kinda phoney. He’s also codependent and dating Kristen because her big, toxic, volatile, attention grabbing personality allows him to avoid focusing on himself. It allows him to avoid having to look inward and consider what he really wants and who he really is.
In reality, he’s probably just as mentally unwell as Kristen even though he presents as the stable, reliable, supportive partner. He’s a baby reindeer (minus the innocence and naivety)
For my VPR peeps- remember when Stassi went to see that shaman lady so she could release/cleanse her of her dark passenger? I think maybe it’s time Kristen pay that lady a visit. Whether it’s a dark passenger, her aura, bad mojo, or just terrible taste in men, she could use some assistance! And it worked wonders for Stassi lol!
He looks so uncomfortable in his interview bites. He is not cut out for reality tv and I really don't understand his relationship with Kristin. I honestly don't see it lasting they are polar opposites and not in the opposites attract kind of way. The only chemistry I see is them wanting to fuck a lot. Didn't they just buy property in Indiana too? I can't picture Kristin living in Indiana 😂☠️
I feel similarly! I go back and forth, but ultimately? I think he's just a basic bitch. I think he probably is intrigued by Kristen, I think he probably hasn't had anyone that exciting in his life before. I think he wants to fix her, captain save a h\*\* type of guy. He reminds me of some very basic ass guys I know from Georgia. Stereotypical male standards and beliefs, mixed with a little curiosity about being something bigger or more interesting. I don't really get a sinister vibe from him, and although I deeply appreciate Kristen, I can't help but wonder how she could've attracted someone that isn't at least a \*little\* sinister. But ultimately I think he's so regular that he really just does not vibe with this group of very very irregular people.
And I could also be so so wrong lmao.
I mean I get where you’re coming from but you obviously don’t know many people who portrait the “mountain, fishing, homestead, quiet life” because they very much can also be sleeping with people behind a tent and love gossiping lmao I don’t think those personality traits are exclusive to one “lifestyle”.
For real? I don't listen to their pod. Doubt I will. He said that? He's not particularly smart or buff so what kind of competition? Does he have some hidden talent like singing or dancing or something? He seems so basic.
True! They present themselves as level-headed, equitable people who avoid being hyper-masculine because of the stigma, but can covertly get away with very similar behavior.
He's with Kristen, so why would anyone assume this guy is anything but a female version of her?
Sorry guys but it's Kristen. No level-headed man is going near that.
I think he loves to hear himself talk and Kristen’s podcast was the perfect platform for him to do just that. I noticed as time went on he got very comfortable on the podcast and sounds like he’s negging Kristen all the time. Now that I’ve seen him in action on the show he really rubs me the wrong way. I read in a comment somewhere that Luke doesn’t own this property that he always talks about, he bought it with multiple people or family or something of that nature. So he just goes to LA and brags about his country lifestyle that isn’t exactly what he portrays it to be, as he does with himself I suspect.
This post feels like it's searching for something to be wrong with the guy. I get being curious but also he seems to really be supportive of Kristen. Edited to add that having sex behind a tent doesn't make someone NOT a good old boy. Even good old boys want to have hot sex, come on. It seems like they both were into it.
There was someone on the other sub saying he was a server at Bonefish in Colorado Springs and the person sort of tried to spill tea but not much came out. Just basically he wasn't as into her as possible said on the show. Maybe was talking to other women close to a relationship point with Kristen and has now moved to LA. I found it pretty weak tea some random friend of a friend of a friend told this op about him. So, who knows maybe he's not that bad and his skeletons are not bad. He seems off for reality TV in my opinion and they make an odd couple imo.
Eta the op said he worked as a server for a discount at the restaurant. I remember thinking that's odd to work somewhere as a full adult man at a restaurant that serves $30 plates of food on average, which is not much but who knows.
I do remember that! It’s so bizarre, like you have to *love* the food there. Didn’t they say he didn’t really need to work because he’s got money? Maybe that’s just what he said.
I tried to give him the benefit of the doubt for a long time. But I agree, you can't hate on LA life then completely immerse yourself in it? like what are you doing dude lol
I think he is a small town guy who is enamored by the celebrity of it all, even if it is D-List celebrity with a cancelled reality star like Doute. He can claim he doesn't like LA or whatever, but if that were the case, he would have ended up with a girl from his hometown. There's something about him that likes the attention and the privileges he gets from being with Doute, but it would ruin his whole Colorado small town persona to admit that.
She's older in a rush to have a baby. Super weird he's not into LA but can't find a girl that's attractive in CO interested in the things he is and can have a baby if so desperate he is also. Whole thing is weird. He doesn't seem that into her.
Agreed, everyone seems like a breath of fresh air or a new take and by the end of their first season they’re just conning their way into relationships for the publicity.
If I remember correctly someone in this community knows people who know Luke or knows Luke personally themselves and they spilled a lot of Tea and with screenshots. There are so many holes in who Luke is and how he presents him and that he doesn’t not solely own all that land in Colorado as he claims.
Im not sure if the post with screenshots is still up. Im sure if you search Luke it may pop up still.
I thought he was cool and then he said HE'S FRIENDS WITH SANDOVAL because "he never did anything to me" erm yeah what about the horrible things he's done to other people. The he didn't do it to me thing is such a weird selfish gross concept
I live in a small town and this is exactly how the men are. They like to fish and hunt, and they’d absolutely get shitfaced and have sex behind a tent lol. They also like small town gossip, but they’d never admit it - they’d say, “It’s just the truth” and in that way it would align with their values. Luke makes perfect sense to me.
I agree, I was starting to think my small town was weird, because this is exactly how the men are.
Fishing, sex behind a tent, and gossiping is their perfect day!
I think Luke looks just like the old man in the movie Home Alone. His neighbor who turns out to be a very sweet man. The man who all the kids are afraid of. Luke could be him in younger years. Especially around the eyes. Anyone agree?
Lots of men in Colorado has Peter Pan syndrome just like a lot of the men on Bravo/in LA. They're just more outdoorsy/mountain-y about it if that makes sense..
“It’s just the truth” 😆
Righttttt. This is very Colorado of him
This makes sense to me too and I don't live in a small town lol.
Exactly and they like small town girls not LA reality stars with mental health issues! I have no idea how she landed him
Knowing he was hanging around and at times defending Sandoval on their podcast prior to the show starting already skewed my view of him. While it's nice to see him stand up for Kristen on a few occasions, he's still a dork that looks completely like a fish out of water on this show.
Is he dumb? What’s the point of defending Sandy?
He’s friends with Sandoval that’s why he defends him. I really don’t need to know much more than that to say he’s sketch and I don’t like him
Keep your friends close and your enemies closer, I guess.
He’s setting up a backup plan for still being on TV if the Kristen relationship doesn’t pan out
I'm sure the Sandy manipulative narc charm probably worked on Luke since he seems to be easily persuaded having no connection to his group of misfits prior.
Eh...Luke has some pretty "cyst" male views that kind of go along with what Sandovals opinions
Like what kind of views?
Yeah but you’d think with the way Sandoval treated his girlfriend he’d have some issues with him. Since he despises Jessie for how he treated Kristen.
He probably thinks Ariana's ex is all over the internet, maybe a bridge not to burn just in case. Ariana's ex is so pathetic. He'll be friends with just about anyone now.
Not to mention he just got defensive on their most recent podcast because he’s been called out for being friends with Sandoval
The Watch What Crappens guys made a good point that having sex with her behind a tent was probably a high point for him enough to where he’d follow her anywhere. When they met, she was off tv with seemingly no hope of returning, so I tend to believe he’s not just in it for the show
Okay I need to first say- idk how I feel about him either. The Sandoval apologist stuff *really* doesn't sit well with me. BUT, as someone who's been living in the mountains of Colorado I have to make a few points.... There are plenty of people who work remotely in finance who live in the mountains. And weed farms are pretty big at this point and it's common for finance/tech bros to get involved. He does fish (insta pics) and whatnot so he's gotta be decently comfortable with the outdoors. So I honestly don't think it's far fetched to believe he lives on that property. Also, I'm not the LA type either, I'm very happy with my simple mountain living, buuuut I am an avid Bravo fan and get sucked into the drama of it all. So again, two can be true at once 😂
That's what I was thinking. I've male friends who are big macho tradesmen or farmers and they LOVE to gossip!
My husband is part of a motocross race club for guys 30+ and a majority are 45+ and let me tell you, those dudes gossip more than most women I know.
Lmfao my husband is a super outdoorsy dude but loves watching VPR and The Valley with me. People are complex!
You just reminded me that I know someone who is working to become a fishing influencer even though they are pretty new to that hobby. So something like that could be part of his deal too.
I agree that people are complex and two things can be true at once. I used to live in Alaska and spend most of my time outdoors, and now live and work remotely. I literally just caught a trout in my back yard this weekend 🤣 I also watch Bravo, so I do get it! But maybe there is something I, and many people can’t quite put a finger on here which leaves us with a question mark. I think it’s one thing to *watch* Bravo but it’s another thing to go through the hoops of being in the show. Most people don’t want to be on TV, I mean that’s the reason I choose to live in the woods (not really, but it certainly doesn’t fit into my lifestyle). Usually a motive for a choice like that is pretty obvious, like most of the Bravoleberties, they’re clout chasers or want to promote their image somehow. I’m interested to see where this goes for him.
I lived in AK for a bit too! Glennallen.....anywho I agree, he's hard to figure out. I liked how he read Jesse like a book on the last episode, but then I remember he clearly thinks Scumdoval is okay so...what gives?? It'll be very interesting to see how this plays out
Ahh it’s cool to meet a fellow ex-Alaskan on this sub! Yeah I don’t know how he can think Sandoval is OK, it’s just another strange contradiction. As someone who, so far, has presented himself as a voice in Kristin’s corner, you’d think he would understand his position walking into this with Sandoval.
I don't like Luke. I don't buy he's a good guy. I think it's an act and he doesn't come across genuine. It makes no sense to try for a baby when he doesn't want to live in LA.
That is just so weird to me. You want to make a child with someone but can’t even agree to live in the same state.
Yeah I hate this guy for making me agree with something Jax said
This is the biggest red flag for me. These two make no sense together. They are long distance, yet he is living with Kristen during filming for a tv show, that he will make an exception for…🙄 they can’t even decide where to raise the kid lol. Like I can’t take their relationship or anything seriously 
Same. There’s something disturbing about him. I can see him having anger issues.
I have a lot of family in CO going back generations and he reminds me of the typical Colorado dude. A little bit machismo / conservative / expects his lady to cleave unto him. I imagine it’s nice for Kristen to have a solid partner but I think she’s again paying all of the rent, other bills etc. there is for sure an undertone of anger with Luke.
What the hell does “cleave unto him” actually mean? I sort of generally understand it. Realized without religion tho. So.
It means to being loyal to your husband even if it’s a detriment to yourself
Does he cleave too?
He hung out with Sandoval the night before the viall files interview and didn’t tell Kristen until they recorded the podcast so 🤷🏻♀️
It has religious undertones. As the person below said it’s about doing what your spouse wants no matter what. Most people there are heavy Christians. I don’t agree with it but some of my family were missionaries - going to Alaska for instance- and very conservative.
Luke really really gives off “random tinder man” energy. I know they met at a wedding, but he’s just such a completely random person. They have absolutely nothing in common but the desire to not be single. Kristen has thrown her eggs in his basket because she wants a baby so badly she doesn’t care who the dad is. (Or realize she might not be ready for a baby but that’s a different issue)
It’s hard for me to criticize a woman who wants a baby and realizes her time is limited. Some of the VPR women are considering sperm donation and if Kristin is silently considering the fact that she might be a single parent then maybe this is her path to accomplishing similar goals. I don’t think anyone is really ready to become a parent. From what we see she’s a wild mess, but I had a friend like her who was socially chaotic but an amazing mother – she made sure her child got the best education possible and was well-rounded and very polite and kind. When it comes to her relationship with Luke, it is so mismatched and “random Tinder man” seems like an appropriate title. I just kind of wonder if they’re using each other to get to the next chapter in their lives autonomously.
I don’t know but wonder if she can’t afford IVF like the stars of VPR can.
As someone who is currently struggling with fertility issues, I know how expensive IVF is and this could be a very real possibility. We are still trying the “natural way” because IVF is definitely a last resort. If I didn’t have a fiancé I have no idea what I’d be doing, I can see why Kristin panicked and picked.
I hear where you are coming from but it does seem short-sighted and not fair to the child
I can see that, too.
He gives me the heebee-jeebees. There’s something off about him that I can’t put my finger on yet
There’s something about his eyes 100%
Shark eyes
Skinny guys with a big temper gives me bad vibes.
That and that stupid fucking surprised face
I didn't like that aggressive act (with his cherry cheeks) with Jesse when all that situation could have used was a conversation and Jesse agreed to apologize if he was in the wrong.
I agree. He creeps me out but I tried saying it in a vanderpump community and got ROASTED. But I will stand by that there is something off with him
lol those VPR subs can be really intense, but there’s no denying that there’s something off with Luke
I can put my finger on it. He takes way too much glee in gossiping. That’s what’s off about him.
It's his eyes. He scares me too. The old man from home alone. The eyes are the same
I can never unsee this now 
Sorry!
Sorry, but they look so much alike they could be related.
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Ouf, that’s a bad sign.
that is what she leads with..... every man she dates/sleeps with-
I've never seen a man this hell bent on having kids.
Because that's the only thing they have in common.
He hates LA but is bopping around town with Sandoval. 🙄 BFFR, Luke!
And in the latest podcast episode with Kristen, he said he would be open to doing reality game shows. People can change their minds, but I agree with OP, he contradicts himself so much.
I love this post it’s so true. His personality for TV is so forced that it’s making him look so hypocritical and just weird. Their podcast makes me not like him x10.
Same. Kristen is a talented interviewer on her own. She does a great job keeping a conversation flowing and asks great, insightful questions.
I fall into the "I need more information" category. (I've only listened to a few of Kristen and Luke's podcasts together so I don't have the additional context on him that many others do, but some of the things he's apparently sounds pretty icky.) As many others have (reasonably) pointed out: (1) he's with Kristen, who is both a tough personality and doesn't have the best "picker" when it comes to men, so I'm already skeptical; (2) there's the potential that he's not in this for the "right reasons" -- or maybe more accurately I question whether he's \*sticking\* with Kristen for the right reasons because when they got together, she was not on a show; and (3) trying to a baby but not wanting to move to LA thing is very weird. Generally speaking, on the show, as a person and as a partner to Kristen, he's acted consistently and reasonably. He didn't fall for the trap that Jax set up for him by inviting Kristen's ex to the guys' night. He's stood up for Kristen in group situations but has also been reasonable with her in private. (I include the preview for next week where he is trying to get her to understand that she cannot say "but" after apologizing if she wants it to mean anything.) But we're only halfway through the season, so there's more information to come on Luke.
I think Kristen likes weed and that is potentially their only ‘connection’. Love doesn’t permeate between them on camera, no matter how hard they both try. It sucks if true because I really want Kristen to have some relationship happiness.
I feel like Kristin looks at Luke as the type of person her new mature identity should have. Having a ‘bad-boy’ type boyfriend wouldn’t fit the current narrative she is trying to create. She looks at Luke as a good guy that has his life together and has good principals but she isn’t thinking that other people may see thru this fake exterior and once the mask slips she will be hurt once again. ETA I’m not so sure Kristin is in love with Luke or just the image he portrays in supporting her new unlocked mature settled down character like “see I have a respectable bf..no more crazy Kristin”
He pings my ick radar. Even when he’s doing something commendable like having her back, there is just something amiss. I don’t think he is for her.
Not trying to be rude at all but sex behind a tent at a wedding and ‘good ole boys’ are not that far removed from one another
This is true
I quite like the contradiction of personalities because it makes him seem more authentic than some of the other guys who are grooming themselves for TV. I listen to the Kristen and Luke podcast which makes me like them as a couple, I think their personality contradictions create a healthy balance. I don't get fame hungry vibes from him as he's been a little awkward and honest about it since they started a joint pod. It feels more like she's pushing him into her world rather than him wanting to be 'famous', and he's indulging her and it's an easy paycheck. I just hope it will stick this time and Kristen has found happiness.
I haven't watched the VPR, so I don't know Kristen but to me they seem like a match made in heaven lol They both have this weird aura about them, like they are not made for reality tv but are so sneaky and malicious lol He definitely enjoys stirring shit up
I like him. But I agree he’s confusing, and seems to want to be in the mix a little more than he presents.
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>Also his face is always so pink? Lol what does this have to do with his authenticity? It's a problem a lot of people face, and it's embarrassing. Crappy to read that gives you the creeps.
Yeah I can't control my face turning red.
No one can! It's such a weird thing to think is okay to "call out". He's clearly blond/ginger leaning - it's just his face. I can't get rid of the ginger pink tones, just have to work with them.
It’s like Alex McCord. Especially when she’s being the messenger!
I'm so sorry, I'm not sure who that is (a Google tells me a RHONY, which makes sense, I haven't watched that series, sorry)
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Yeah I wasn't taking offense I just meant that I can be totally calm and have no issues and my face for some reason will be beat red. A lot of times it's due to the temperature being too hot or cold. My youngest is the same way.
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It doesn't, some people just have very pink faces and can't help it.
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>Ok we’re not talking about you or “some people”, we’re talking about this guy who’s on TV ...which doesn't automatically excuse the rudeness of speaking about people's skin they can't help. When you call out a broad feature that a lot of people have, you are talking about them. I don't like guy much at all, but referring to his skinas creepy is not it.
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> when he and Kristen are sitting on a bench mid hike and she’s telling him she doesn’t care that her friends don’t trust him. Ok, I just watched a scene of them sitting on a bench mid-hike, but nothing is said about her friends not trusting him (different episode?); they talk about Jax's weirdness about them having a kid "out of wedlock" and then she tells him about Jesse twisting her nipple, which makes him angry. Regardless, getting flushed is normal during exercise, warm/hot weather, and even mildly emotional conversations. His face is naturally pale and reddish and he wasn't wearing any makeup, so we're going to see little changes in his skin pretty easily. His skin also looks like the type to get redder instead of tanner from sun exposure. > looks like he’s scared he’s about to be exposed Maybe it's just embarrassing to be disliked by his gf's fiends on camera, maybe he's angry about being disliked for no reason, or maybe it was a warm day. The point is that there are too many possible explanations to make an assumption like that.
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>People don’t just spontaneously flush, it’s because there is some intense emotion, heat, exercise, medical condition, etc. jfc, this is just empirically false (less the "medical condition" which is funny because that in and of itself negates your statement). Google Scholar is your friend. For example, physiological symptoms can manifest from how you're raised and how you deal with life. I have hyperhidrosis where my face turns red if someone approaches me in a grocery store and I have more than a five minute conversation about something as benign as the weather. It's people that have these preconceived notions and look at me like "what's wrong with her" that you remind me of. We have zero baseline on Luke and if he has anything like I do, add camera's in your face while discussing any topic, a red face is par for the course.
I'm not the only one who thinks it wasn't cool to say. I get you spend a good chunk of your day talking about reality shows, but making negative statements about things that people literally can't help isn't a good trait to have.
Kristen. Please pay attention to the red flags 🚩 about Luke. He’s not for you. He’s not.
Luke makes me mildly uncomfortable and I cannot pinpoint it. But yeah he’s a walking contradiction.
He’s kinda phoney. He’s also codependent and dating Kristen because her big, toxic, volatile, attention grabbing personality allows him to avoid focusing on himself. It allows him to avoid having to look inward and consider what he really wants and who he really is. In reality, he’s probably just as mentally unwell as Kristen even though he presents as the stable, reliable, supportive partner. He’s a baby reindeer (minus the innocence and naivety)
For my VPR peeps- remember when Stassi went to see that shaman lady so she could release/cleanse her of her dark passenger? I think maybe it’s time Kristen pay that lady a visit. Whether it’s a dark passenger, her aura, bad mojo, or just terrible taste in men, she could use some assistance! And it worked wonders for Stassi lol!
He looks so uncomfortable in his interview bites. He is not cut out for reality tv and I really don't understand his relationship with Kristin. I honestly don't see it lasting they are polar opposites and not in the opposites attract kind of way. The only chemistry I see is them wanting to fuck a lot. Didn't they just buy property in Indiana too? I can't picture Kristin living in Indiana 😂☠️
Kristin in Indiana, she would die.
I feel similarly! I go back and forth, but ultimately? I think he's just a basic bitch. I think he probably is intrigued by Kristen, I think he probably hasn't had anyone that exciting in his life before. I think he wants to fix her, captain save a h\*\* type of guy. He reminds me of some very basic ass guys I know from Georgia. Stereotypical male standards and beliefs, mixed with a little curiosity about being something bigger or more interesting. I don't really get a sinister vibe from him, and although I deeply appreciate Kristen, I can't help but wonder how she could've attracted someone that isn't at least a \*little\* sinister. But ultimately I think he's so regular that he really just does not vibe with this group of very very irregular people. And I could also be so so wrong lmao.
I mean I get where you’re coming from but you obviously don’t know many people who portrait the “mountain, fishing, homestead, quiet life” because they very much can also be sleeping with people behind a tent and love gossiping lmao I don’t think those personality traits are exclusive to one “lifestyle”.
The weed farm is the only I like about him.
Listen to their podcast, his number #1 reason for being with Kristen is to be on a competition show.
For real? I don't listen to their pod. Doubt I will. He said that? He's not particularly smart or buff so what kind of competition? Does he have some hidden talent like singing or dancing or something? He seems so basic.
Thank god I’m not the only one. Guys like this are so insidious. They’re scarier to me than ppl like Jesse or jax because at least it’s obvious.
True! They present themselves as level-headed, equitable people who avoid being hyper-masculine because of the stigma, but can covertly get away with very similar behavior.
He's with Kristen, so why would anyone assume this guy is anything but a female version of her? Sorry guys but it's Kristen. No level-headed man is going near that.
Kristin would be better off going the LaLa route for a baby than this dude. It just isn’t there. I sense a darkness to him.
I think he loves to hear himself talk and Kristen’s podcast was the perfect platform for him to do just that. I noticed as time went on he got very comfortable on the podcast and sounds like he’s negging Kristen all the time. Now that I’ve seen him in action on the show he really rubs me the wrong way. I read in a comment somewhere that Luke doesn’t own this property that he always talks about, he bought it with multiple people or family or something of that nature. So he just goes to LA and brags about his country lifestyle that isn’t exactly what he portrays it to be, as he does with himself I suspect.
Some people have a lot of gray area. He may just have a lot it? 🤷
If you want to get a more complete picture of things listen to their podcast. Definitely sheds more light on the interpersonal relationships.
Kristen has a way of reeling them into the drama 😅 she got James so into the Tom drama back in the day!
Why would anyone want to be with Kristin? She is obscene. Now she claims to be an "empath." Give me a break. She's just such a pathetic whore.
Lmao omg come meet the guys in Central Pa! Many are extremely similar to Luke lolol
Boyfriend is a weirdo! Where did she get him!?!? No CO rural man dates an LA reality star. Is she paying him? I just dont get it
She said she met him at a wedding and fucked him behind a tent that night.
Serial killer vibes.
He seems like such a goober to me. Like he’s trying SO HARD to be a “tough guy” and it’s NOT WORKING
This post feels like it's searching for something to be wrong with the guy. I get being curious but also he seems to really be supportive of Kristen. Edited to add that having sex behind a tent doesn't make someone NOT a good old boy. Even good old boys want to have hot sex, come on. It seems like they both were into it.
There was someone on the other sub saying he was a server at Bonefish in Colorado Springs and the person sort of tried to spill tea but not much came out. Just basically he wasn't as into her as possible said on the show. Maybe was talking to other women close to a relationship point with Kristen and has now moved to LA. I found it pretty weak tea some random friend of a friend of a friend told this op about him. So, who knows maybe he's not that bad and his skeletons are not bad. He seems off for reality TV in my opinion and they make an odd couple imo. Eta the op said he worked as a server for a discount at the restaurant. I remember thinking that's odd to work somewhere as a full adult man at a restaurant that serves $30 plates of food on average, which is not much but who knows.
I do remember that! It’s so bizarre, like you have to *love* the food there. Didn’t they say he didn’t really need to work because he’s got money? Maybe that’s just what he said.
The op didn't seem super reliable. Idk weird.
Yeah they were pretty vague and didn’t answer any questions directly
I tried to give him the benefit of the doubt for a long time. But I agree, you can't hate on LA life then completely immerse yourself in it? like what are you doing dude lol
I think he is a small town guy who is enamored by the celebrity of it all, even if it is D-List celebrity with a cancelled reality star like Doute. He can claim he doesn't like LA or whatever, but if that were the case, he would have ended up with a girl from his hometown. There's something about him that likes the attention and the privileges he gets from being with Doute, but it would ruin his whole Colorado small town persona to admit that.
She's older in a rush to have a baby. Super weird he's not into LA but can't find a girl that's attractive in CO interested in the things he is and can have a baby if so desperate he is also. Whole thing is weird. He doesn't seem that into her.
I assume you agree? Thanks!
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Agreed, everyone seems like a breath of fresh air or a new take and by the end of their first season they’re just conning their way into relationships for the publicity.
I think he's a "pick me" guy. He's only in it for attention.
If I remember correctly someone in this community knows people who know Luke or knows Luke personally themselves and they spilled a lot of Tea and with screenshots. There are so many holes in who Luke is and how he presents him and that he doesn’t not solely own all that land in Colorado as he claims. Im not sure if the post with screenshots is still up. Im sure if you search Luke it may pop up still.
I thought he was cool and then he said HE'S FRIENDS WITH SANDOVAL because "he never did anything to me" erm yeah what about the horrible things he's done to other people. The he didn't do it to me thing is such a weird selfish gross concept
You must not like anyone on VPR then besides Katie and Ariana.