Devyn Simone | |
|---|---|
| Born | Devyn Simone Sims February 6, 1988 Kansas City, Missouri, U.S. |
| Other name | Devyn Lock |
| Occupations | Television host, matchmaker, media personality |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Spouse |
Adam Lock (m. 2023) |
| Website | devynsimone |
Devyn Simone Lock (née Sims; born February 6, 1988) is an American television host, matchmaker, and media personality. She first appeared as a cast member on MTV's reality series The Real World: Brooklyn (2009)[1] and later competed on The Challenge: Battle of the Seasons (2012) and The Challenge: Free Agents (2014).
Early life and education
editSimone was born in Kansas City, Missouri.[2] 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.[3]
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[4] recognizing her achievement.[2]
Career
editTelevision
editSimone made her television debut on MTV's The Real World: Brooklyn in 2009.[1] During the season, she adopted a Yorkshire Terrier puppy named Brooklyn, which she raised after the show.[5]
She later competed on The Challenge: Battle of the Seasons (2012) and The Challenge: Free Agents (2014), reaching the finals in both seasons.[6]
In 2015, she co-created and co-hosted TLC’s Love at First Swipe with Clinton Kelly.[7][8] 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.[9][10] The podcast won the Overall Reality Podcast Award at the 11th Annual American Reality Television Awards.[11]
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.[12]
In 2022, she appeared in the six-part documentary The Challenge: Untold History.[13] Entertainment Weekly ranked her among the top 50 contestants in the history of the franchise.[14]
She has guest-hosted The Wendy Williams Show (2021),[15][16] appeared on E! Daily Pop, and contributed as a commentator to Access Hollywood.[17] She has also appeared on Today with Hoda & Jenna.[18][19] In 2023, she worked as a matchmaker on Roku's Match Me in Miami.[20] She has also been featured as a dating expert on The Real Housewives of New York City[21][22] and Black Ink Crew: Chicago.
Matchmaking and media work
editSimone works as a professional matchmaker and dating coach.[23][24] She has appeared as a relationship expert on programs including Good Morning America,[25] Today (NBC),[26][27][28] CNN,[29] CBS News,[30][31] MSNBC, and Access Hollywood.[17] She has also been a guest expert on Tamron Hall,[32][33] Sherri,[34] and Daily Blast Live.[35] In 2023, Tinder named her its Resident Relationship Expert.[36][37]
Personal life
editSimone lives in New York City. In July 2022, Simone announced her engagement to Adam Lock.[38] The couple married on June 24, 2023, in Kansas City, Missouri, in a ceremony officiated by television personality Clinton Kelly.[39][40][41]
References
edit- ^ a b "Unreal world! Our critic gets a peek at MTV's Brooklyn reality show • Brooklyn Paper". www.brooklynpaper.com. 2008-12-01.
- ^ a b "Biography page for Devyn Simone at mtv.com". www.mtv.com. Archived from the original on 2008-12-14.
- ^ Pflaum, Nadia (2009-01-07). "Meet Devyn Simone of MTV's "Real World: Brooklyn"". The Pitch.
- ^ "Kansas City - File #: 050145". clerk.kcmo.gov.
- ^ "Devyn Updates 'RW: Brooklyn' Fans On The Cast's Adopted Dog [Video]". MTV. Archived from the original on 2022-11-21.
- ^ Couden, Matt (2021-11-27). "The Challenge: Devyn Simone said she's considered returning to compete, shares idea she gave producers". Monsters and Critics. Retrieved 2025-10-07.
- ^ "Love at First Swipe: Clinton Kelly, Devyn Simone Help Women Find Love Online". People.com. Retrieved 2025-10-07.
- ^ "'Challenge' Standout Devyn Simone Is TV's Next Great Dating Guru". MTV News. Archived from the original on 2015-04-01.
- ^ "Part I: Unpacking 'The Challenge: Untold History'". Retrieved 2025-10-07.
- ^ "Part II: Unpacking 'The Challenge: Untold History' - MTV's Official Challenge Podcast". Retrieved 2025-10-07.
- ^ "11th Annual American Reality TV Awards". 2023-12-19.
- ^ Couden, Matt (2021-12-28). "The Challenge fans have chosen all-time favorite Challenge moment".
- ^ Longeretta, Emily (2022-06-02). "MTV Sets Six-Part 'Challenge' Docuseries, More Than 30 Vets to Appear". Variety.
- ^ "Ranking the 50 best players ever on MTV's 'The Challenge'". Ew.com. Retrieved 2025-10-07.
- ^ Nelson, Daryl (2019-01-30). "Wendy Williams Reportedly Not Clear on Return, Quite Clear She'll Say Little About Her Health, Husband". Atlanta Black Star.
- ^ "Is 'The Wendy Williams Show' better off without Wendy?". 2021-11-02.
- ^ a b "Dating Fact OR Fiction Shawn Mendes Has His Eye On a Fellow Celebrity". Access Hollywood. Retrieved 2025-10-07.
- ^ "Spice Girls reunite for Victoria Beckham's 50th birthday". Today.com. Retrieved 2025-10-07.
- ^ "Devyn Simone lays down the law on these relationship dilemmas". Today.com. Retrieved 2025-10-07.
- ^ Funcheon, Deirdra (2023-06-08). "Miami dating show premieres on the Roku Channel". Retrieved 2025-10-07.
- ^ "The Real Housewives". Bravo. 2020-10-28.
- ^ "Exclusive | 'RHONY' star Sonja Morgan details what she's looking for in a man". 2021-07-06.
- ^ "Here's why New Yorkers should be dipping back into the dating pool". 2024-01-25.
- ^ "Why the subway should be your next New York City date spot". 2024-01-24.
- ^ "Tips to strengthen communication in your relationship". Good Morning America. Retrieved 2025-10-07.
- ^ "My Boyfriend of 5 Years Avoids Marriage Talk: What Should I Do?". Today.com. Retrieved 2025-10-07.
- ^ "Willie Geist and Wife Christina Spar Over Communication Style". Today.com. Retrieved 2025-10-07.
- ^ "Can I Ask the Person I'm Dating If They're Seeing Other People?". Today.com. Retrieved 2025-10-07.
- ^ "CNN Transcript - Devyn Simone Valentine's Day appearance". CNN.
- ^ "Looking For Love: Expert Tips To Succeed In Online Dating". Cbs News. 2017-02-12.
- ^ "Are you in a situationship? Sweethearts candy takes advantage of "decision fatigue"". Cbs News. 2024-02-13.
- ^ Tamron Hall Show (2019-10-31). Here Are the Red Flags With Online Dating – via YouTube.
- ^ "Tamron Hall Show". Retrieved 2025-10-07.
- ^ "Talk It Out Panel & Devyn Simone". Retrieved 2025-10-07.
- ^ Daily Blast LIVE (2021-03-15). DBL Access – via YouTube.
- ^ "Passport Your Way to Love this Summer with Tinder's Guide for Dating Beyond Your Neighborhood". Tinder Newsroom. Retrieved 2025-10-07.
- ^ Jr, Kenneth J. Williams. "Introverts Unite: Devyn Simone's Guide To Finding Love On Tinder". Forbes. Retrieved 2025-10-07.
- ^ "'Challenge' Vet Devyn Simone's Engagement Announcement Fittingly Featured An MTV Reference". MTV News. Archived from the original on 2015-10-14.
- ^ "'Real World: Brooklyn' Star Devyn Simone Marries in Kansas City with Clinton Kelly as Officiant!". People.com. Retrieved 2025-10-07.
- ^ Campbell, Jen (2023-07-11). "An Exclusive Look at Devyn Simone's Timelessly Elegant Rooftop Wedding!!".
- ^ Girls, I. B. T. (2023-09-08). "Devyn Simone's Historic Rooftop Wedding in Downtown Kansas City - Inspired By This".
