[s8e1] Red & Jalissa -

In the season 8 premiere of Catfish: The TV Show , hosts Nev Schulman and Kamie Crawford help a woman named investigate her six-year online relationship with Jalissa , who claims to have a circle of celebrity friends. The investigation leads them to Los Angeles, where they uncover a deception involving Ashley Taylor , a repeat offender in the series. Episode Summary

: The episode introduced one of the show's most infamous repeat offenders. Ashley later appeared in the same season (Episode 10, "Gemini & Myranda") for an intervention. Community Reception [S8E1] Red & Jalissa

The episode is often discussed by fans for its shocking deception and Ashley's later appearances on reality TV programs like My 600-lb Life . That's one of my favorite episodes! In the season 8 premiere of Catfish: The

: The "Jalissa" persona was revealed to be Ashley Taylor, who admitted to maintaining over 3,000 fake profiles . Ashley later appeared in the same season (Episode

: Red had been in contact with "Jalissa" and their social circle for six years before seeking help.