Naman Shrestha
TLC’s ‘You, Me & My Ex’ is a reality docuseries that gives us a glimpse into the lives of multiple couples who are too comfortable to stay friends with their exes. The couples stretch the boundaries of modern-day relationships while redefining the norms and breaking the rules to navigate new ways to be a family, with their exes still in the picture. As the show progresses, we discover the advantages and limitations of having one of the exes be the constant third wheel in a relationship.
Apart from the unusual premise of the reality series, what keeps the viewers hooked on it is all the drama that ensues between the couples due to the complications that arise in their unique relationships. The show unfolds mainly in the residences and the nearby areas of all the couples across the country as they try to make their relationships work one way or another. So, it is natural for you to wonder where ‘You, Me & My Ex’ is filmed. Well, allow us to fill you in on all the details!
You, Me & My Ex Filming Locations
‘You, Me & My Ex’ is filmed in Georgia, New York, Illinois, North Carolina, and Florida, specifically in Atlanta, Long Island, Chicago, Jacksonville, and Tampa Bay Area. Principal photography for the inaugural iteration of the show seemingly took place over the summer of 2021. Now, without further ado, let us look at all the specific sites that appear in the TLC show!
Atlanta, Georgia
For shooting the scenes involving Caroline Martin, Alex, and the latter’s ex-boyfriend Stephen, the production team of ‘You, Me & My Ex’ travels to Atlanta, Georgia’s capital city, and primarily sets up camp in their residence. As the trio explores their relationship across the city, you will likely notice some local landmarks in the backdrop of a few scenes. Some are the Georgia Aquarium, the Atlanta Botanical Garden, the National Center for Civil and Human Rights, and the Atlanta Cyclorama & Civil War Museum.
Long Island, New York
Several pivotal sequences for ‘You, Me & My Ex’ are lensed in the densely populated Long Island, where Wendy Waters-Marchica, Jimmy, and Lisa Marchica reside. Although Long Island is not particularly known for tall buildings, there are a few that you might get a glimpse of in some episodes, such as the Stony Brook University Hospital tower, Nassau University Medical Center, and the Alfonse M. D’Amato United States Courthouse.
Chicago, Illinois
Additional portions of ‘You, Me & My Ex,’ especially the ones involving Kayee, Jerry, and Jessica, are taped in and around Chicago. The city is not just home to tall skyscrapers but also many parks and green spaces, some of which seemingly feature in the reality series. Some notable parks in Chicago are Lincoln Park, the Ping Tom Memorial Park in Chinatown, DuSable Park on the Near North Side, and Millennium Park.
Jacksonville, North Carolina
To record the scenes with Loren Kirk, John Kirk, April Kirk, and Roy Farner, the filming unit of ‘You, Me & My Ex’ travels to Jacksonville, a city on the Atlantic Coast in northeastern Florida. You might find its locales a bit familiar because it has hosted the production of several film projects over the years. Moreover, the city has three public golf courses — Rock Creek, Swingin’ Things, and Paradise Point.
Tampa Bay Area, Florida
Danielle Rappahahn, Josh Rappahahn, Jennifer Vasquez, and Chantel Vasquez from ‘You, Me & My Ex’ reside in Florida’s Tampa Bay Area, a metropolitan area surrounding the eponymous bay. The city has many spots for dates, such as beaches, theme parks, zoos, aquariums, and gardens. You might spot some of them in the backdrop of a few scenes, such as Adventure Island, Lowry Park Zoo, and Florida Botanical Gardens.
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