Ep 6. Michael & Chanelle

In Catfish: The TV Show season 5 episode 6, titled "Michael & Chanelle," co-hosts Nev Schulman and Max Joseph receive an email from a woman named Chanelle, who is concerned that her supposed online boyfriend, Michael, may not be who he claims to be. Chanelle met Michael on a dating website and, despite never hearing his voice or seeing him on video chat, the two have been in constant communication for over a year.

Chanelle explains that Michael has given her multiple excuses for why they can't meet in person, including being in the military and traveling for work. However, she recently discovered that the photos Michael sent her are actually of a male model named Adem Guzel. Chanelle is now unsure if Michael is the real person behind the profile or if he is catfishing her.

Nev and Max decide to help Chanelle uncover the truth and arrange a meeting with Michael. However, things take an unexpected turn when Chanelle reveals that she actually has a boyfriend, named Ryan, who she has been dating for several months. Ryan is unaware of Chanelle's online relationship with Michael and she is conflicted about whether to come clean about her infidelity.

As Nev and Max delve deeper into the case, they discover that Michael may not be the only one hiding something. Chanelle's behavior becomes increasingly suspicious and it is revealed that she has been lying about several aspects of her life, including her job and her living situation. The co-hosts are left wondering if Chanelle is actually the one catfishing Michael or if there is another explanation for her deception.

Throughout the episode, Nev and Max work tirelessly to uncover the truth about Michael and Chanelle's relationship, but the situation becomes more complicated with each revelation. As the story unfolds, viewers are taken on an emotional roller coaster, filled with unexpected twists and turns.

In the end, the truth is finally revealed, and Chanelle and Michael confront each other face-to-face. With the help of Nev and Max, the two are able to have an honest conversation about their feelings and the lies that were told. Though the outcome may not have been what either of them expected, they are both able to find closure and move forward with their lives.