Devyn Simone

Devyn Simone
Born
Devyn Simone Sims

(1988-02-06) February 6, 1988 (age 38)
Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.
Other nameDevyn Simone Lock
OccupationsTelevision host, matchmaker, media personality
Years active2009–present
Spouse
Adam Lock
​
(m. 2023)​
Websitedevynsimone.com

Devyn Simone (née Sims; born February 6, 1988) is an American television host, matchmaker, and media personality. She first appeared on MTV's The Real World: Brooklyn (2009) and later competed on The Challenge: Battle of the Seasons (2012) and The Challenge: Free Agents (2014), reaching the finals in both seasons. Her hosting credits include TLC's Love at First Swipe, MTV's The Challenge: Aftermath, and The Challenge: Vets & New Threats special. She is Tinder's Resident Relationship Expert. In 2026, she joined the cast of the sixteenth season of The Real Housewives of New York City as an official friend of the housewives.

Early life and education

Simone was born in Kansas City, Missouri. She graduated from Notre Dame de Sion High School and hosted the radio program Generation Rap on KPRS 103.3 prior to her television career.

She was crowned Miss Missouri Teen 2004 and later won the title of Miss American Teen 2005. That year, the Kansas City, Missouri City Council issued a proclamation recognizing her achievement.

Career

Television

Simone made her television debut on MTV's The Real World: Brooklyn in 2009. During the season, she adopted a Yorkshire Terrier puppy named Brooklyn, which she raised after the show.

She later competed on The Challenge: Battle of the Seasons (2012) and The Challenge: Free Agents (2014), reaching the finals in both seasons.

In 2015, she co-created and co-hosted TLC's Love at First Swipe with Clinton Kelly. She later hosted MTV's The Challenge: Aftermath for several seasons and co-hosted MTV’s Official Challenge Podcast with Tori Deal, Da'Vonne Rogers, and Aneesa Ferreira. The podcast won the Overall Reality Podcast Award at the 11th Annual American Reality Television Awards.

On Free Agents, she staged a mock "funeral" for her wig, a moment later voted as one of the Top 10 Challenge moments of all time in an MTV fan poll.

In 2022, she appeared in the six-part documentary The Challenge: Untold History. Entertainment Weekly ranked her among the top 50 contestants in the history of the franchise.

She has guest-hosted The Wendy Williams Show (2021), appeared on E! Daily Pop, and contributed as a commentator to Access Hollywood. She has also appeared on Today with Hoda & Jenna. In 2023, she worked as a matchmaker on Roku's Match Me in Miami. She has also been featured as a dating expert on Bravo's The Real Housewives of New York City, and Black Ink Crew: Chicago. In 2026, Simone joined the cast of The Real Housewives of New York City for its sixteenth season. She made her official debut in October 2026, appearing as "friend of the housewives".

Matchmaking and media work

Simone works as a professional matchmaker and dating coach. She has appeared as a relationship expert on programs including Good Morning America, Today (NBC), CNN, CBS News, MSNBC, and Access Hollywood. She has also been a guest expert on Tamron Hall, Sherri, and Daily Blast Live. In 2023, Tinder named her its Resident Relationship Expert.

Television

Year Title Role Notes
2009 The Real World: Brooklyn Cast member
2012 The Challenge: Battle of the Seasons Contestant Finalist
2014 The Challenge: Free Agents Contestant Finalist
2015 Love at First Swipe Co-host
2017-2022 The Wendy Williams Show Guest host
2021-2022 The Challenge: Aftermath Host
2022- present Today with Hoda & Jenna Guest Rebranded as Today with Jenna & Friends (2025–2026) and as Today with Jenna & Sheinelle starting in 2026
2022 The Challenge: Untold History Herself Documentary series
2022 Black Ink Crew: Chicago Dating expert
2023 Match Me in Miami Matchmaker Roku series
2025 The Challenge: Vets & New Threats Host Season 41 reunion
2021, 2026 The Real Housewives of New York City Herself Guest: Season 13; Friend of the housewives: Season 16

Personal life

Simone lives in New York City. In July 2022, Simone announced her engagement to Adam Lock. The couple married on June 24, 2023, in Kansas City, Missouri, in a ceremony officiated by television personality Clinton Kelly.

References

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  13. ↑ "Part II: Unpacking 'The Challenge: Untold History' - MTV's Official Challenge Podcast". Retrieved October 7, 2025.
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  32. ↑ "CNN Transcript - Devyn Simone Valentine's Day appearance". CNN.
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  34. ↑ "Are you in a situationship? Sweethearts candy takes advantage of "decision fatigue"". Cbs News. February 13, 2024.
  35. ↑ Tamron Hall Show (October 31, 2019). Here Are the Red Flags With Online Dating – via YouTube.
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  38. ↑ Daily Blast LIVE (March 15, 2021). DBL Access – via YouTube.
  39. ↑ "Passport Your Way to Love this Summer with Tinder's Guide for Dating Beyond Your Neighborhood". Tinder Newsroom. Retrieved October 7, 2025.
  40. ↑ "'Challenge' Vet Devyn Simone's Engagement Announcement Fittingly Featured An MTV Reference". MTV News. Archived from the original on October 14, 2015.
  41. ↑ "'Real World: Brooklyn' Star Devyn Simone Marries in Kansas City with Clinton Kelly as Officiant!". People.com. Retrieved October 7, 2025.
  42. ↑ Campbell, Jen (July 11, 2023). "An Exclusive Look at Devyn Simone's Timelessly Elegant Rooftop Wedding!!".
  43. ↑ Girls, I. B. T. (September 8, 2023). "Devyn Simone's Historic Rooftop Wedding in Downtown Kansas City - Inspired By This".