Ep 25. Hayley & Britani

Hayley & Britani is the twenty-fifth episode of the ninth season of Catfish: The TV Show. This episode follows Hayley and Britani, two young women who met online and began a relationship. However, despite talking to each other for over a year, they never actually met in person.

When Hayley first messaged Britani, she quickly realized that they had a lot in common. They were both from small towns and loved animals, so they began talking every day. Over time, their conversations became more intimate, and they fell in love. They would make plans to meet, but something always seemed to come up, and they were never able to follow through.

Britani was hesitant to video chat with Hayley, claiming that her phone was broken and that she was too busy with work to find the time. Hayley was willing to wait, convinced that their love was real and that they would eventually meet. However, as time went on, Hayley began to suspect that something was off. She became suspicious that Britani had been lying to her about her job and lifestyle.

Unable to get answers from Britani, Hayley reached out to Nev and Kamie for help. The Catfish team started digging into Britani's online presence and quickly found some red flags. They discovered that Britani had multiple social media accounts with different names and pictures. They also found that she had a criminal record and had served jail time.

When the Catfish team confronted Britani with their findings, she was defensive and tried to deny everything. However, as Nev and Kamie pressed her for the truth, she eventually came clean. Britani confessed that she had been living a double life and had been using Hayley for emotional support while dating someone else in real life.

Hayley was devastated by the news but grateful for the closure. She was able to move on with her life and start to heal from the pain of being lied to. The Catfish team helped her realize that she deserved someone who would be honest with her and treat her with respect.

The episode ends with Hayley reflecting on her experience and thanking Nev and Kamie for their help. She encourages others to be cautious when meeting people online and emphasizes the importance of trusting your intuition. This episode serves as a reminder that not everyone online is who they claim to be, and it's crucial to be vigilant when forming relationships on the internet.