If you watched Too Hot To Handle season 5, you deff would agree that Megan, AKA Megatron, was the sweetheart of the szn. She got her heart broken not once but twice (Louis and then Alex, ouch). But then our gal enhanced the journey life sent her and learnt *everything* she could on the retreat.
From not being able to talk to mum to snoring boys. From life post-show to her current ‘ship status. Learn how Megan changed after the retreat in Too Hot To Handle season 5 in the interview below.
Scroll down to read our exclusive interview with Too Hot To Handle season 5’s Megan Thomson…
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Cosmo: How did it feel watching yourself on TV? Do you think you are the same person IRL?
Megan Thomson: There were days when I genuinely forgot that I had filmed for one of the biggest reality TV shows in the world, and then I would remember and think to myself – this is a big deal!
The only way I can describe it is like watching your best friend on TV, but it is the old you! It was upsetting to watch when I cried, and I just wanted to give myself a hug. Some of my one-liners, I think, “Gosh, did you really say that?” But that is my personality. I think, watching back, I seem a bit ditsy, but I definitely have my head screwed on.
I would definitely say I am the same person in real life. Everyone has said how lovely I’ve come across and that I stayed true to myself, which was the main thing for me. When I was at the retreat, after finding out it was Too Hot To Handle season 5, I made a pact with myself to stay true to myself, even if it meant being single for the majority of the retreat and the risk Lana could send me home, at least there would be no regrets. The main thing for me was that I made my family proud, which I definitely did.
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Cosmo: What is the best and the worst thing about being on Too Hot To Handle season 5?
Megan Thomson: The best thing was meeting people that you probably would never have crossed paths with in the outside world. The cast is from all over the world, and I recently met up with a lot of them in LA which was super fun. Also, it was filmed in Turks and Caicos, and it was amazing to be in the Caribbean for weeks, a place I would’ve probably never had the opportunity to go to.
The worst thing was definitely not being able to talk to my mum – we were not allowed to use our phones. But as I tell my mum everything, I wish I could’ve filled her in on the gossip as it was happening, but she had to wait until the show was released to see how crazy my summer in Turks and Caicos really was. Also, the boys’ snoring was ridiculous. I’m not going to name names but thank God for earplugs being available.
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Cosmo: In the very beginning of Too Hot To Handle season 5, who did you think would make a good couple?
Megan Thomson: In the very beginning, I did wonder whether Hannah and Dre would get together. Hannah is a ball of energy, as is Dre, and I think they had such good banter between them. They bounce off each other. Hannah loves to make people laugh and has such a fun sense of humour, as did Dre. But then he became the detective, and I learnt that Hannah liked to break the rules, so that was never going to happen.
Cosmo: What did you learn about the opposite gender during Too Hot To Handle season 5?
Megan Thomson: As I said previously, boys snore REALLY BAD. Having to share toilets was also an issue. I am comfortable, but going in after one of the boys had been in there… You can imagine. Also, most of the guys took longer to shower and get ready than the girls.
Other than that, it was nice to see the boys opening up – guys usually hide their emotions in general, and seeing progression throughout the retreat was nice… I am an emotional girl, and learning that guys have insecurities too/how they act is a reflection of past experiences/trauma definitely opened my eyes once we left the retreat. How a guy acts towards you is often not a reflection of you but can be whatever is going on in their head at the time.
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Cosmo: Do you feel like you healed during the retreat or changed in a way? If so, how? What did you bring in your new relationships after Too Hot To Handle season 5?
Megan Thomson: Too Hot To Handle season 5 was a once-in-a-lifetime experience. I made sure to work on myself as much as I could whilst I was in the retreat, as I had been put in the retreat for a reason. The workshops were absolutely incredible – and the viewers see a shorter version. The experts help you dive deep into why you are a certain way, which is scary. I was sharing thoughts and feelings that I hadn’t even spoken to my mum (who is my best friend) and closest friends about. I am a massive oversharer, and I now feel more confident in expressing my true feelings about any situation in life.
I also feel like I grew a bit of a backbone. I never used to stick up for myself or stand up for my beliefs in relationships and friendships, but now I feel like I can. I definitely feel stronger.
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Cosmo: How has your relationship status changed since the end of Too Hot To Handle season 5?
Megan Thomson: I am now in a very happy relationship which I am going to keep offline for the time being. I feel so settled, which is lovely, and he has been super supportive. I feel so lucky.
Since the retreat, I also moved out of my family home – and I’m a dog mama to a miniature Pomeranian. Life is good!!
Cosmo: Did you get close to any other contestant after Too Hot To Handle season 5? Who do you keep in touch with?
Megan Thomson: I feel like we were very lucky with our cast, as we did get on so well. I am especially close to all of the girls. The hardest thing is the time difference, so we have to plan FaceTime calls which can be difficult as everyone has super busy schedules!
Psst, do you want to know which couples are still together after Too Hot To Handle season 5? Here’s all we know.