Ep 21. Sheila & Rich Dollaz

In season 7 episode 21 of Catfish: The TV Show, we meet Sheila and Rich Dollaz. Sheila is a young woman from New Jersey who has fallen deep into a relationship with Rich Dollaz, a famous music producer from New York City. The two met through social media and have been communicating for several months. Sheila is convinced that Rich is the love of her life and is excited to finally meet him in person. However, there are some red flags that have made her doubt whether Rich is actually who he says he is.

Max and Nev are called in to help Sheila figure out if she is being catfished. They do some investigating and find out that Rich Dollaz is indeed a real person, but they cannot confirm whether it is actually him talking to Sheila. Rich has a busy schedule and it seems unlikely that he would have the time to dedicate to a serious relationship with someone he met online. Sheila is devastated when she hears this news and becomes convinced that she has been talking to a fake Rich Dollaz.

Max and Nev decide to meet up with Sheila in person and help her confront the person she has been talking to. They all meet at a nearby park and soon a man walks up to them. Sheila is shocked to see that it is indeed Rich Dollaz. Rich explains that he has been talking to Sheila for a while and that he cares about her, but he is not interested in a romantic relationship with her. He admits that he was initially flattered by her attention but that he never intended to lead her on.

Sheila is heartbroken and angry at Rich for leading her on. She had invested so much time and energy into their relationship and now she feels like a fool. Rich apologizes for any hurt he has caused, but Sheila is still very upset.

Max and Nev talk to Rich and try to get him to understand why what he did was so wrong. They explain that online relationships can be just as meaningful as in-person ones and that it is not fair to lead someone on just for attention. Eventually, Rich agrees to meet up with Sheila again and have an honest conversation about their relationship.

In the end, Sheila and Rich meet up and have a heartfelt conversation about their feelings. Sheila expresses how hurt she was by Rich's actions and Rich apologizes for any pain he caused. They both agree to move forward as friends and Sheila is happy to have closure on their relationship.

This episode of Catfish: The TV Show explores the dangers of online relationships and the importance of honesty. It is a cautionary tale for anyone who is tempted to lead someone on for attention or who is unsure about the legitimacy of an online relationship. Max and Nev offer guidance and support to Sheila as she navigates the ups and downs of her relationship with Rich Dollaz.