Ep 1. Welcome to Ex on the Beach

The show Ex On The Beach (US) season 1 episode 1 is titled "Welcome to Ex on the Beach." The episode begins with ten single men and women arriving at a luxurious villa in Hawaii ready to find love and have a good time. Little do they know, their exes will be joining them on the beach too. Each of them has been told they are starring in a new dating show, but they soon realize that their exes will be joining them in paradise, leading to the ultimate test of their relationships.

The first arrival is college student and fitness model Angela Babicz, who is looking to have fun with a new group of people after breaking up with her long-term boyfriend. Next up is Alicia Wright, a bartender from Hollywood who claims to have no qualms about rekindling old flames. Cameron Armstrong, a self-proclaimed bad boy from Atlanta, Georgia, arrives next, ready to stir up some drama. Cheyenne Parker, a makeup artist from Oakland, California, is the fourth person to arrive, hoping to find love in a new place.

The fifth person to arrive is former basketball player Chase McNary, who is tired of being known as the runner-up on season 12 of The Bachelorette and is looking for love in a more unconventional place. Lexi Marsella, a model and business owner from New York, is the sixth person to arrive and is hoping to have some fun with a new group of people. Mark Jansen, a construction worker from Grand Island, New York, is the seventh person to arrive and is looking for something real with someone new.

The eighth person to arrive is Taylor Selfridge, a reality television personality from Columbus, Ohio, who is ready to have some fun and shake things up. The ninth arrival is former Bad Girls Club star Adriana Mora, who is ready to bring her fiery personality to the beach. Finally, the tenth person to arrive is former Amazing Race contestant Tor’i Brooks, who is ready to show off his charming personality and have some fun.

The contestants are excited to meet one another and start their journey to find love on the beach, but things quickly take a turn when their exes begin arriving. The first ex to show up is Cory Ziegler, who is Adriana's ex and brings drama with him from the start. Next is Jasmine Goode, who used to date both Chase and Tor’i. She reveals that she's hoping to rekindle things with one of them during her time on the beach.

The arrival of Nicole Ramos, Angela's ex, brings up old feelings and new tensions. Angela is confronted with the reality of seeing her ex for the first time in months. Meanwhile, Cheyenne's ex, Murray Swanby, arrives hoping to win her back and mend their broken relationship.

The tensions and drama rise as the contestants realize they are going to be sharing the beach with their exes, leading to questions and doubts about the future of their relationships. The episode ends on a cliffhanger, leaving viewers on the edge of their seats and wondering what will happen next.

Overall, "Welcome to Ex on the Beach" sets the stage for what is sure to be a dramatic and exciting season filled with unexpected twists and turns. The contestants are interesting and diverse, and their relationships with their exes add an extra layer of drama and tension to the established reality dating show formula. Viewers will be eager to see how the relationships play out and which unexpected twists and turns will arise on the beach.