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Ashley is brought to a tropical island where her six ex-boyfriends await her. The host explains the rules: the last ex standing, who wins Ashley back over, will win $250,000. Every five days, Ashley will eliminate one ex. The final contestant will have to decide whether to split the prize with Ashley or steal it all. The exes immediately start competing for Ashley's attention, performing tasks for her and trying to impress her.
After a few days of observation, Ashley starts forming opinions about her ex-boyfriends. She feels a romantic connection with Mitchell and flirts with others, while some, like Jake, play hard to get. As the first elimination approaches on Day 5, Ashley expresses difficulty in making a decision but has an idea of who to send home. Ultimately, Jake is eliminated, as Ashley perceives him as not trustworthy regarding the prize money. The remaining five exes realize the seriousness of the competition.
To aid in her next elimination decision, Ashley devises challenges for the boys. These include a race and a fire-starting competition. While some like Danny and Mitchell impress her with their helpfulness and charm, others struggle. A key challenge is announced where the winner gets a special date night with Ashley and crucial alone time. Gary wins this challenge, enjoying a luxurious night with Ashley while the other boys stress about the upcoming elimination on Day 10. Despite his efforts to connect with Ashley, Mitchell is surprisingly eliminated, leaving the remaining exes confused and rethinking their strategies.
Following Mitchell's elimination, the remaining ex-boyfriends try new tactics to win Ashley over. Danny's frequent 'dumb comments' create tension but also spark conversations. Ashley questions Danny's sincerity and her ability to trust him. A new "puzzle relay" challenge is introduced, offering immunity to the winner. Danny, despite earlier setbacks, strategically wins this challenge by resting while building the puzzle pieces, outsmarting his competitors. He then has the option to add $50,000 to the prize pool or keep it for himself. Danny secretly chooses to keep the $50,000, fearing a target on his back if the others knew.
At the Day 15 elimination, Danny keeps his winnings a secret. Ashley commends Danny for winning immunity and his entertaining presence, but then makes a surprising choice. Instead of eliminating one of the others based on performance or recent interactions, Ashley eliminates Logan, further adding to the emotional toll on the remaining contestants. The mood in camp severely drops with Logan's departure, leaving Ashley feeling she made a wrong choice.
With only three exes left, Danny struggles to regain Ashley's favor after his previous remarks. He attempts to cheer her up, even making a 'little Logan' figure. Derrick, observing Danny's interactions, relies on Danny talking himself into trouble and creates distance, hoping it benefits him. Danny even tries emotional manipulation by sharing a personal story about his mom to gain sympathy and trust. This strategy seems to work, as Ashley starts to feel a connection with him despite his flaws.
Another immunity challenge is set for Day 20, where contestants must stand on platforms in the water. Ashley participates this time. After enduring over an hour on the platforms and facing boat-induced waves, Danny wins the challenge, pushing the others to their limits. Danny celebrates his second victory. Derrick, meanwhile, vows that no matter what, Ashley should leave with a substantial amount of money, emphasizing his loyalty and friendship, a stark contrast to Danny's more tactical approach.
Before the final decision, a treasure hunt is announced, where an additional $50,000 can be added to the prize pool. Derrick and Danny successfully find the treasure, increasing the potential prize to $300,000. Ashley then faces her toughest decision. After emotional speeches from both Danny and Derrick about their journey and their feelings, Ashley chooses Derrick. She cites trust and respect as her primary reasons, despite Danny's entertainment value. Derrick then faces the final decision: smash Ashley's heart to take all $300,000 or throw the hammer in the fire and split the money. Derrick chooses to split the money, resulting in both Ashley and Derrick winning $150,000 each. Danny, who had secretly kept the $50,000 prize from an earlier challenge, walks away with his winnings.